Salmon was bad, as well as the Mac and cheese their drink bowl did not have any alcohol in it. It took 30 mins for a server to come and fix our issue. I was not expecting this from the pictures they posted on instagram. The food looks way better on instagram than it taste. Super bland, your better off going to the Experience in Woodbridge which has a better vibe and FOOD.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Kourtnee Ramey
Awful. Shame such a cool atmosphere. Food is bland, and cold and not worth the amount of money you're paying for a dish or appetizer. Went and tried many dishes even the Fil-a tasted like burnt grill and no flavor. Dishes stacked from appetizers sky high during lull time and never cleared even after dinner. I would never spend that kind of money there again. 2 drinks and you're at 50 bucks in the middle of iplay America. HARD PASS
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Carter McKinney
The place was stunning. My party and i took photos for a birthday in the family. The place was empty, service extremely slow and the people working were not really looking to help or anything. Food was bland and extremely expensive. Wouldn’t come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Des KF
Family and friends got together for Easter dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I walked in and was greeted and sat at the bar first. We were served by Angelina, and she was great. I got the vesper martini, and it was tasty. We then moved over to the table, and Enea was our server, and he was good. For my meal, I got the chicken Parmesan with pasta and wanted the thicker pasta, but they did not substitute. I had to add a little salt, but it wasn't too bad. The portion was huge. Everyone else enjoyed their meals. We also finished the meal off with a dessert board, which was very good. We had a really good experience.
james henderson
This past Sunday, my aunt and I went to The Loaded Spoon for the first time. We decided to try out their brunch menu.Atmosphere: The atmosphere was fun and playful with 4 different seating themed options. I had no problem being seated since it wasn't crowded/busy, however it took some time for a waited to come ask me for my drink order.Service: Our waitress was super nice and helpful explaining which items were her favorite.Food: The brunch menu didn't have much of an option to choose from. I chose, The Bear Omelet (based on the show The Bear)and a side of loaded hash browns. The omelet was good but didn't look remotely close to the one on TV. The Loaded hash browns had smokey bacon bits and a cheddar cheese sauce. The hash browns were actually just tator tots.My aunt ordered the chicken and waffles. The breading wasn't crunchy and fell off easily. We weren't show if they used coconut flour or something. My aunt didn't think they cooked the chicken long enough bcuz she found it hard to break apart the chicken. She ended up ordering the open faced garlic steak sandwich medium well. The meal was a skirt steak on top of two toasted garlic toast. The steaks flavor didn't have much the garlic butter but the char was good. That meal was okay.Overall: I think I would have to go during dinner time which seems to provide more options. I also believe that the restaurant is know for their outrageous and oversized milkshakes and cocktails. I'm not a one and done type of foodie, I'll give a restaurant another chance, bcuz sometimes a restaurant could have an off day. I give the brunch service a 3 out of 5 star.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Camron Paige
Booked a reservation for 8:30 just for the kitchen to close at 8:45 they call me at 8:01 to tell me it’s closing at 8:45z I live ninety minutes from this place. Never again
Christina L.
The drinks were good . I liked the vibe of the place . However the food sucked . The meatball appetizer had no flavor at all . The chicken parm was big in size but flavor was not good at all .
caitlyn pidgeon
Great atmosphere! Waitress was super attentive. I couldn’t decide what I wanted so I told her to surprise me and she did and she did not disappoint. Would highly recommend. Even went right to Iplay to play some games afterwords.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael D.
Usually when I temper my expectations I come away impressed. Despite all the glamorous pictures of the atmosphere online, which to be fair made me think it was like a space in an amusement park being next to iPlay America, I was expecting gimmicky food and drinks. Instead what I got mostly matched the atmosphere, which is nicer and looks less convoluted in person: an excellent cocktail, a solid beer pour, and a reasonably good appetizer. All in a restaurant environment that is a modern version of hip and trendy, and that isn't negatively affected by being in an indoor arcade space. Let's Spoon was an expertly-crafted concoction of gin and raspberry jam, lending itself to a slightly thicker-than-average consistency for the cocktail. I would have joked that a spoon in the drink would make the aesthetic, but my friend ordered one after and got a tiny spoon with raspberry jam in her drink. This was definitely on the stronger side, with enough gin to round out the drink and make it feel worthwhile. I can tell it's a good, if not great, cocktail because I was able to happily sip on it. As a cocktail bar, Loaded Spoon is relaxing and markedly better than the average restaurant. I ordered the Thai Chicken Skewers, and this was also better than expected: the Thai chili sauce had prominent flavors, the chicken was barbecued well if not a tad overcooked, and the bread served with it sopped up the wonderful sauce nicely. Now I'm slightly curious about the entrees. Desserts in particular have my attention, as what I saw looked delicious and multi-layered with fresh whipped cream and numerous sweet elements. The milkshakes I saw ordered looked better than competing milkshake menus at other restaurants that do over-the-top milkshakes with cake, etc. on top. All of the desserts looked to be outrageous. This is a higher-end establishment, so do expect to come here for a special occasion or a night out for drinks. The bar has plenty of space, with a couple of benches and seats wrapping around the room. The dining room tables also looked comfortable, and well-constructed like a nicer Atlantic City casino restaurant. A lot of reviews mention the service, and the bartenders were pretty much on top of their game. I appreciate how they provided water as well without having to ask for it. The front desk staff were accommodating enough to questions. All-in-all I had a wonderful time at The Loaded Spoon, which is what matters in a cocktail bar.
Carolyn Melloy
We had a birthday brunch with 7 adults, and they accommodated us with a round table in the back dining room. The food was delicious, the service was sporadic (they forgot the birthday girl’s meal and did not come around often for refills etc.), and the DJ’s ‘club’ music was way too loud for a brunch….the waitress did, however, turn it down to a more appropriate level….twice….because someone turned it up again after the first time.
Tried this for the first time this weekend with my kids. The prices are a bit extreme , especially inside on iPlay , which is supposed to be a family venue. The food was OK. My kids had to order adult size meals because they have a very limited selection for a kids menu. I am not sure why this place is so overly priced out. It does not have a true identity. It is trying too hard to be high end and honestly fails at this attempt. My feeling is that the loaded spoon will not be around by end of 2024. The limited menu and obscene prices will turn away many families. 1/5 stars because I couldn't give 0.
Will DeMuth
Waitress was nice and did her best. The food took forever and was mediocre far better places in Freehold to try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
J Thompson
Came here for girls night! The food and atmosphere were great. Shout out to Angel and Joana for being awesome servers! Request them if u can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Chris G
Food was mediocre at best certainly not worth the money $300 for 2 adults and 2 teens most likely won’t
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Caroline Pierotti
Tara was our waitress and she was great! Food was delicious.Kid-friendliness: Tara made sure the kids food came out quickly.
Salmon was bad, as well as the Mac and cheese their drink bowl did not have any alcohol in it. It took 30 mins for a server to come and fix our issue. I was not expecting this from the pictures they posted on instagram. The food looks way better on instagram than it taste. Super bland, your better off going to the Experience in Woodbridge which has a better vibe and FOOD.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Awful. Shame such a cool atmosphere. Food is bland, and cold and not worth the amount of money you're paying for a dish or appetizer. Went and tried many dishes even the Fil-a tasted like burnt grill and no flavor. Dishes stacked from appetizers sky high during lull time and never cleared even after dinner. I would never spend that kind of money there again. 2 drinks and you're at 50 bucks in the middle of iplay America. HARD PASS
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
The place was stunning. My party and i took photos for a birthday in the family. The place was empty, service extremely slow and the people working were not really looking to help or anything. Food was bland and extremely expensive. Wouldn’t come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Family and friends got together for Easter dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I walked in and was greeted and sat at the bar first. We were served by Angelina, and she was great. I got the vesper martini, and it was tasty. We then moved over to the table, and Enea was our server, and he was good. For my meal, I got the chicken Parmesan with pasta and wanted the thicker pasta, but they did not substitute. I had to add a little salt, but it wasn't too bad. The portion was huge. Everyone else enjoyed their meals. We also finished the meal off with a dessert board, which was very good. We had a really good experience.
This past Sunday, my aunt and I went to The Loaded Spoon for the first time. We decided to try out their brunch menu.Atmosphere: The atmosphere was fun and playful with 4 different seating themed options. I had no problem being seated since it wasn't crowded/busy, however it took some time for a waited to come ask me for my drink order.Service: Our waitress was super nice and helpful explaining which items were her favorite.Food: The brunch menu didn't have much of an option to choose from. I chose, The Bear Omelet (based on the show The Bear)and a side of loaded hash browns. The omelet was good but didn't look remotely close to the one on TV. The Loaded hash browns had smokey bacon bits and a cheddar cheese sauce. The hash browns were actually just tator tots.My aunt ordered the chicken and waffles. The breading wasn't crunchy and fell off easily. We weren't show if they used coconut flour or something. My aunt didn't think they cooked the chicken long enough bcuz she found it hard to break apart the chicken. She ended up ordering the open faced garlic steak sandwich medium well. The meal was a skirt steak on top of two toasted garlic toast. The steaks flavor didn't have much the garlic butter but the char was good. That meal was okay.Overall: I think I would have to go during dinner time which seems to provide more options. I also believe that the restaurant is know for their outrageous and oversized milkshakes and cocktails. I'm not a one and done type of foodie, I'll give a restaurant another chance, bcuz sometimes a restaurant could have an off day. I give the brunch service a 3 out of 5 star.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 3
Booked a reservation for 8:30 just for the kitchen to close at 8:45 they call me at 8:01 to tell me it’s closing at 8:45z I live ninety minutes from this place. Never again
The drinks were good . I liked the vibe of the place . However the food sucked . The meatball appetizer had no flavor at all . The chicken parm was big in size but flavor was not good at all .
Great atmosphere! Waitress was super attentive. I couldn’t decide what I wanted so I told her to surprise me and she did and she did not disappoint. Would highly recommend. Even went right to Iplay to play some games afterwords.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Usually when I temper my expectations I come away impressed. Despite all the glamorous pictures of the atmosphere online, which to be fair made me think it was like a space in an amusement park being next to iPlay America, I was expecting gimmicky food and drinks. Instead what I got mostly matched the atmosphere, which is nicer and looks less convoluted in person: an excellent cocktail, a solid beer pour, and a reasonably good appetizer. All in a restaurant environment that is a modern version of hip and trendy, and that isn't negatively affected by being in an indoor arcade space. Let's Spoon was an expertly-crafted concoction of gin and raspberry jam, lending itself to a slightly thicker-than-average consistency for the cocktail. I would have joked that a spoon in the drink would make the aesthetic, but my friend ordered one after and got a tiny spoon with raspberry jam in her drink. This was definitely on the stronger side, with enough gin to round out the drink and make it feel worthwhile. I can tell it's a good, if not great, cocktail because I was able to happily sip on it. As a cocktail bar, Loaded Spoon is relaxing and markedly better than the average restaurant. I ordered the Thai Chicken Skewers, and this was also better than expected: the Thai chili sauce had prominent flavors, the chicken was barbecued well if not a tad overcooked, and the bread served with it sopped up the wonderful sauce nicely. Now I'm slightly curious about the entrees. Desserts in particular have my attention, as what I saw looked delicious and multi-layered with fresh whipped cream and numerous sweet elements. The milkshakes I saw ordered looked better than competing milkshake menus at other restaurants that do over-the-top milkshakes with cake, etc. on top. All of the desserts looked to be outrageous. This is a higher-end establishment, so do expect to come here for a special occasion or a night out for drinks. The bar has plenty of space, with a couple of benches and seats wrapping around the room. The dining room tables also looked comfortable, and well-constructed like a nicer Atlantic City casino restaurant. A lot of reviews mention the service, and the bartenders were pretty much on top of their game. I appreciate how they provided water as well without having to ask for it. The front desk staff were accommodating enough to questions. All-in-all I had a wonderful time at The Loaded Spoon, which is what matters in a cocktail bar.
We had a birthday brunch with 7 adults, and they accommodated us with a round table in the back dining room. The food was delicious, the service was sporadic (they forgot the birthday girl’s meal and did not come around often for refills etc.), and the DJ’s ‘club’ music was way too loud for a brunch….the waitress did, however, turn it down to a more appropriate level….twice….because someone turned it up again after the first time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
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Tried this for the first time this weekend with my kids. The prices are a bit extreme , especially inside on iPlay , which is supposed to be a family venue. The food was OK. My kids had to order adult size meals because they have a very limited selection for a kids menu. I am not sure why this place is so overly priced out. It does not have a true identity. It is trying too hard to be high end and honestly fails at this attempt. My feeling is that the loaded spoon will not be around by end of 2024. The limited menu and obscene prices will turn away many families. 1/5 stars because I couldn't give 0.
Waitress was nice and did her best. The food took forever and was mediocre far better places in Freehold to try.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Came here for girls night! The food and atmosphere were great. Shout out to Angel and Joana for being awesome servers! Request them if u can.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was mediocre at best certainly not worth the money $300 for 2 adults and 2 teens most likely won’t
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Tara was our waitress and she was great! Food was delicious.Kid-friendliness: Tara made sure the kids food came out quickly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5