The Columns
601 Ocean Ave, Avon-By-The-Sea
(732) 988-3213
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Nieces wedding was great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Litlle outdated building, Lobby men's room is very small, overall it's a beautiful ocean front restaurant ❣️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great view.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Can sit and watch the ocean waves while enjoying a meal and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A summer staple
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felt very bad energy from the waitress. Did not seem friendly nor pleasant and saw her being pleasant with other patrons. It felt like we were being treated differently as we are Indian. Had to ask for plates, although I realized she gave another table plates without having to ask for them. Ok- fine, we Iet it go. After we paid the waitress rudely commented on how much tip was left in-front of other customers. Last time I checked- you get tipped based on the service provided and also tip is not mandatory. So she was lucky I left anything when I really wanted to leave $0. Made a complaint with management. I would suggest going somewhere else for people of color as establishments with employees like this DO NOT deserve our money. Just plain rude and classless. The food was actually pretty good but the waitress basically ruined our experience.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
The food was great. Beautiful scene, but terrible and unfriendly staff. The waitress thought she deserved more tip, and made that clear when she approached us about it. Felt racially motivated. Not visiting again.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 1
Went to buy lobsters rolls at 1pm on a Sunday to bring back on the beach. Was told I can’t enter the grill room restaurant without an ID to buy food, when I asked what about all the children in the restaurant I was told you only need an ID if over 21. What sense does that make? Was going to buy 4 lobster rolls and spend over $100 here, instead went to Kleins in Belmar. Bouncer was extremely rude, wont be back. Told him I had no interest in buying alcohol at 1pm on a Sunday and wanted to grab food. Used to come here regularly for lunch, wont ever be back. Other locals I told this story too mentioned similar recent experiences with rude bouncers out front on weekend afternoons
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Servers and bartenders could be friendlier but service was fast and efficient enough. Food was mediocre at best. Ordered Rib eye and the seafood Mediterranean pasta. The steak ordered med rare came out med well and the mashed potatoes tasted like they were cooked and held hot for hours. The pasta would have been great if it wasn't sitting in a giant bowl of oil and seafood was way overcooked. Wasn't a white sauce at all. Fun atmosphere with live music. Great outdoor dining. Bathrooms were dirty.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
bartenders were not accommodating at all. ruined the vibe of this place. They have no clue what they are doing. Hire better and friendlier bartenders!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
We had great meals with an ocean view. Wonderful wait staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best place down the shore!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent shore spot. But charging 2.50 for a tiny speck of bread to go along with your meal is nickel and diming to the extreme.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Went during their live music to the bar and it was great! Tuna tacos were incredible, the live music act was awesome, we had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun place for a beer, some grub, and view of the beach! Not many places in Monmouth County offer a view of the beach and plenty of seating. Inside bar is fun (and loud) when music is playing. Bartenders are very welcoming and helpful. I rate the food 3.5/5 only because the menu is limited and many options are bar/pub dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
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