New American Restaurants near Allenhurst, NJ

“In early January, my friends and family celebrated my 60th birthday with me at Mister C’s. Kevin the bartender went out of his way to make this happy hour celebration special for me. Karen (hope I got her name right) made sure we had a nice area by the bar to celebrate. It was absolutely lovely! The food and drinks were outstanding! Thank you !“

“Chef Lou and team knocked it out of the park again for our group!! Dinner was perfect, service was excellent!! If you haven’t eaten here you are missing out!! Definitely make a reservation as it is a very popular place!!“

“Delicious meal from start to finish! Don’t skip dessert ?“

“Very friendly server Hailey. Prompt with all requests. Made it easy to use our pre purchased coupon as a part of a play package. Delicious empanada appetizer and Poke Bowl entree!!!“

“Soul Kitchen is amazing! Our students love working with the great staff and always feel welcome and learn great skills and life lessons. The student favorite part of the soul Kitchen experience is of course the delicious food made by Chef Emily and her staff. The Matawan Regional staff and students want to thank Bon Jovi and all his supporters for a great experience and relationship!“

“Great spot in Brielle on the water, easy to find with a decent sized parking lot. Definitely sit outside if it's during the warmer months, they have a large bar and plenty of tables to sit at. Menu is a good size with plenty of options (a lot of which they can make gluten free). Opted for the Mahi wrap which was a good size and flavorful. Chips were also delicious! The Caesar salad was a good portion (be ready to make it yourself as it comes relatively deconstructed). Overall a great experience, this is a great place to visit to be near the water“

“I was here for a show next door at House of Independents. Stopped in, had a really nice pint and a pizza, killed time waiting. Great staff, place was busy. Recommended!“

“My husband and I had breakfast here yesterday. It was our first time at Rise n Shine and we loved it!!! Great food and service. Our new favorite restaurant.“

“The best! Great food and service. They are always taking extra steps to make sure we are satisfied“

“The best breakfast and service locally! Wow. The portions are generous, the food absolutely delicious, biscuits OMG, and the kind staff who are so hard working….this is the absolute best spot!“

“Good eats and super nice owners/staff and customers!!“

“It was Awesome! Best Branzino fish I ever had in NJ, the Riesling wine was also good, dessert was excellent and the staff was delightful and attentive, great job guys I give you 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Awesome food ! If you’re around ‘squan I recommend grabbing a bite here. Yum“

“Went to Salt Creek for early New Year's eve Has a wonderful time prime rib was delicious. Mark was very welcoming just a great evening“

“Excellent food n drinks, awesome service!“

“My sister from Dallas & I ate there 3 times out of 6 nights- fabulous food!“

“I am leaving a production catering review. My Kitchen Witch provided catering to a large production crew and security where I work (a large historical building on Wall Street). I couldn't believe how quick and professional that My Kitchen Witch was in set-up, the meals, and the breakdown of their service. The food was excellent, especially the pork carnitas and Mexican street corn! I definitely highly recommend and would love to head to their cafe in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey!“

“I started with the burrata salad, absolutely exquisite!!! Had the pork chop as my main dish, it was one of the best ever! The boyfriend had the orange and fennel salad, he exclaimed “so delicious” and he enjoyed the fluke for his main meal. Throughly enjoyed our dinner here! Dinner here will absolutely have you leaving with a smile of joy!“

“We have driven passed Capsized Cafe many times, without turning in. Talk about missing the boat! We were looking for a fresh take on breakfast, out, and when we did the Google thing...up popped this eatery.Read many of the glowing reviews and headed over to try it for ourselves. Glad we did. Coupled with great food and super pleasant staff, the atmosphere has that 1950s and '60s eclectic shore coolness.Go there! If not today then go soon.“

“So, we’re from boston and are visiting my son. Not too much to choose from around here in terms of restaurants. But suddenly I see a sign Minas Grill and went in just because of the word grill. It’s Brazilian! My heart is singing! Great coffee, the food is like home cooked. Loved the cheese bread and you can shop here too! Lovely warm people and so helpful! So we’ll be back while we’re here.“

“Just left Klein’s, was my second experience here at the joint and let me tell you what an amazing place. I was served by a really nice woman named Carolyn who was just a pleasure. She couldn’t have been nicer and charismatic she made sure to make a personal connection with me and the party I was accompanying. Another girl Caitlin who also worked was really pleasant. I was fortunate enough to talk to her before eating and she made me and my group laugh and ultimately feel comfortable. Overall great place the food was excellent and Carolyn even shared a bit of knowledge about the trains that pass by which made the entire experience a bit more wholesome. 5 Stars boy oh boy am I full!!“

“This was my first time at Bistro Avon. I had lunch with a friend today. We had the Lobster and Crab Bisque, the Aloha Salad, Tiramisu and coffee. The food was delicious and the service was excellent! I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“fune dining at its best! friendly staff. we just love it“

“If I tell you how wonderful the place, the people, the plates are will you promise not to go? It’s hard enough snagging a reservation without hoards of people trying to book a table after reading justifiably rave reviews. OK, here goes. Agnolotti pasta and sweet potato hush puppies as appetizers to start and oh, what a start it was. Monk fish and a bacon-jam encrusted pork chop, both cooked to perfection, as entrees. Lemon tart and a you-gotta-try-it-once-in-your-life “budino,” for dessert. (Do you know stressed spelled backwards is desserts?) What’s a budino you ask? Adult pudding, whipped by angels, so addictive it must have been created by Satan. Farm to Table, fresh, sustainable, local, tucked away on a side street in Red Bank… and you get to bring your own favorite wine. Don’t go. Don’t tell your friends. Let this gem be all mine.“

“Apple Street Kitchen was the venue for my surprise birthday party this past weekend. Everything about this lovely place was amazing. It was the perfect size for our family and friends, the food was outstanding, each dish delicious, the service was wonderful, the evening was perfect. Many thanks to the wait staff and the chef for a very special and memorable evening, I couldn’t have loved it more.“

“D’jeet? We sure did, and it was amazing! We had two of the specials,the swordfish and buttermilk fried chicken. Both were delicious! I recommend making a reservation for the weekend, We stopped in on a Saturday without one, but we were lucky there were outside tables available.“

“Fabulous atmosphere, our food was perfection. We had margarita, pizza, eggplant, Parm, spaghetti, meatball. San Marzano sauce was fabulous. Would definitely come back again thank you Carly you were a great waitress.“

“The food is amazing! not to mention they also have awesome live music! great overall place to hangout and grab a drink with a bite to eat!“

“Very nice addition to the Monmouth County food scene . We tried the onion soup (which was supurb) and a couple of the burgers.. The burgers were good but not over the top like some of NYCs best. I look forward to sampling more of the menu in the very near future .“

“Food is excellent, staff are wonderful!!!“

“Everything was wonderful---the service, food, the ambience. Highly recommend you check out Homesick for a great experience.“

“I love this place. Great food, people, clean, friendly. Good vibe. Good music.“

“The Diet Gourmet is by far the best Kosher place to go and enjoy an amazing lunch! The staff is amazing and so friendly and attentive towards all of their customers, knowing most on a first name basis. If your in the Long Branch area i highly recommend checking this place out, you won’t regret it!!

Vegetarian options: Everything here is vegetarian and amazing! I definitely recommend trying the Famous Impossible Burger

Kid-friendliness: Best Kid Menu around out of the kosher restaurants. Always has kids channels on TV

Parking: A huge variety of parking at the Elbron Train Station and infront of the restaurant

Dietary restrictions: So many good diet options like the salads and impossible burgers !“

“Good food , great beer selection, great service .“

“Came here twice so far both times was amazing. Service was great food was great. Nice atmosphere decor is great it’s a great hidden gem.“

“Nice experience good food“

“Our waiter James was amazing. Very personable. The food was delicious. I can’t wait to go back again“

“We love this place! The food is so creative, atmosphere is amazing, staff is the best around. Couldn’t have asked for more! Absolutely delishhhh! Can’t wait to go back!“

“Stopped at Val's Tavern because we had a 2 hour gap between a wedding and reception. Service was excellent and so was the food. Our server, Gabby, went above and beyond when we needed some Tylenol. HIGHLY recommend Val's!“

“I highly recommend 801 Craft! From the food to the staff to the atmosphere, dining here is a most enjoyable experience. Eating out can be a challenge for me because of my many food sensitivities and I really appreciate the staff and the chef being willing to accommodate me. The cocktails are tasty as well!“

“Had a wonderful time. Food was excellent.“

“I am so happy to have found such a great place to grab lunch at! They offer so many gluten free options and also understand allergies which is amazing! I work in the area and I was so hungry and wanted something easy. So I went in and got a Greek hummus wrap on GF wrap. It was amazing! I also learned they do catering and all gluten free as well. I can’t wait to go back! The wrap I had was super delicious and fresh. I can’t wait to try more food from here!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten and vegan“

“I ate here but didn't stay here. I don't know if they have lodging or if they had lodging ages ago. Nice pub with a menu better than what you would expect for a pub and tasty. No 5 star restaurant, but when looking for pub food with a TV in view regardless of where you are seated, this is the place.“

“It's really good. The food is fresh. Everything's made in house. The service is okay. Besides my cup having lipstick on it, everything else was pretty on point. I'll definitely be returning because the food is just really well done in the service. It came out “

“So good! I love the Gyro, they let me order just a few slices and the service is amazing. I often only have cash and they don't make me use door dash ect. Definitely calling tomorrow and ripping even better. It's just Good ?

Kid-friendliness: Mac and cheese rocks.“

“Ate here with my family after a day at the beach. We were a loud hungry bunch and the pizza did not disappoint. The pizza was hot and very fresh and the sauce was delicious. It was not greasy and the crust was just the right amount of crunchy. We will definitely be back!! Highly recommend!!!“

“I had a really long day and actually wasn't feeling going put to dinner. Great experience, great staff, fantastic food. For us it was kid friendly and my children were becoming buddies with everyone. we will certainly be back with the whole family!“

“Such a beautiful time and the Halloween decor is amazing along with great food and a wonderful staff (Chris and Mike are awesome ) this made the long ride over truly worth it .“

“Very friendly server Hailey. Prompt with all requests. Made it easy to use our pre purchased coupon as a part of a play package. Delicious empanada appetizer and Poke Bowl entree!!!“