New American Restaurants near Farmingdale, NJ

“Consistently Excellent as always ! Great food Great service. Menu has something for everyone ! Local items are featured.! Be back soon“

“We had gone to Woodys for years and recently started visiting more frequently. Really enjoy the atmosphere and the food is good. The holiday decor is a whole vibe—the owners and staff really went all out to provide a warm, inviting experience for their customers. We are always greeted warmly and made to feel welcome. I always enjoy the time spent at Woodys, whether with friends or family. The seating options are many as the heated outdoor area is available all year long. Good food+great service+awesome ambiance=a fantastic experience.“

“Amazing. We had our daughter’s sweet 16 last weekend at this venue and can not recommend this place enough! From the planning down to the nights end, the owner and his staff were incredibly attentive and bent over backwards to please! The food was excellent and plentiful, the venue was kept clean, the staff were on top of any soiled dishes and cups on the tables, and the outside area is gorgeous at night with the lights and waterfalls. There were small touches I wasn’t even aware of until the evening of our event. The mocktail bar for the kids had a menu where our daughter’s name was included in the names of all the drinks, flavors of the ice cream were more than the chocolate and vanilla other venues offer, the coffee was amazing, and the staff even helped clean our decorations at the end of the party. Everything I just mentioned and likely much more I’m forgetting at the moment all less expensive than most other venues we considered. Thank you again to Ravi and his staff for an incredible experience!“

“Food , people staff All GREAT!!!!!!!!“

“7-19-2025.. The food was amazing! 7 members of my family today, 6 different dishes..everyone of them outstanding: Cobb Salad (2), Shrimp & Grits, Steak salad, Avocado Toast, Grilled Cheese, Flatbread..Creme Brulee, Blueberry Cheesecake. The service, the atmosphere..all perfect!. Thank you Chef Lou! I ❤️ my town and we are so lucky to call you and The Blend our own!“

“Great dinner as response service class act! Loved appetizers and filet and shrimp special excellent“

“My husband and I only just discovered Origins despite living about 2 miles away. The food and service are amazing! I wish we knew about it sooner but we will definitely be back. We started with yummy crab stuffed portobello mushrooms. My lobster risotto special was delicious, and my husband loved his filet. We finished it off with the most unique and delicious combination of flavors, the pistachio ricotta cake. Can’t wait to go back!“

“My family and I have had the great pleasure of having dinner at 618 in Freehold NJ on several occasions. It has quickly become our favorite restaurant! Everything on their menu is wonderful and we’ve tried so many appetizers, main courses and cocktails at this point. It’s rare to find a cool, comfortable restaurant with so many great cocktails and incredible choices across all menu selections. And, if that is not enough, their staff is truly a dream team. The owners, manager, hostesses and servers ALL go way out of their way to make everyone feel like guests having a special dining experience in their happy home. Dining at 618 is a truly delightful experience—it’s quite simply food and service heaven! The owners and staff ALL really care and it shows. Their kindness and care to our 96 year old dad and us every time we dine there is so beautiful. It lights him and us up so much. To the owners, manager, hostesses and servers, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Dear Ava, Danielle, Chuck, Matt , Chris, Jacob, Leigh, and Christine, and all the staff of 618, each and every one of you are treasures. Thank you for making our dining experiences so special and uplifting.“

“Great food and service. Great drinks in spring and summer and byob in winter. Chef is very accommodating for allergies and other requests. Delicous steaks, lamb, pastas and bread! The sushi bar also serves some delish sushi“

“Well!!!! Can’t say enough GOOD things about the skillet by Sal!! I am aching to try something different because I am just loving the fratta! Brought back memories of my mom!!! Service is ?? great. I have passed the good word and just had to share!!! Btw Leslie is an exceptional waitress!!! Can’t wait to go back. I also had a iced latte today. YUM“

“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.“

“Great food, good service, and I like how it’s a boat themed restaurant“

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

“The staff was stellar! The filet mignon and mashed potatoes were amazing. I enjoyed the asparagus; my boyfriend substituted the Brussels sprouts, and they were also delicious. The bread was warm and crusty, which we loved.

It was our anniversary, and they greeted us with well wishes when they checked in with our reservation. There was a Happy Anniversary card on the table, and as we left, the waitress wished us well again.

We asked for water with no ice, and later when another server refilled our glasses, he confirmed that we wanted no ice — a small detail, but much appreciated.

The atmosphere is rustic and romantically lit. The only small concern was that we were a bit chilly. We were seated by a window, and I believe a vent from the very high ceiling was blowing on us. If you go, you may want to bring a light sweater or scarf.

Overall, it was a wonderful choice for a special occasion.“

“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.“

“My favorite restaurant in this area. Food is great as well as pricing, service and atmosphere. If you haven’t been there yet, give it a try. You will not be disappointed!“

“My granddaughter had her graduation dinner here. It was absolutely fabulous. Lovely atmosphere, fantastic service & the food was amazing. Can’t say enough how great this restaurant is. I would highly recommend this restaurant to family & friends.“

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

“Excellent food n drinks, awesome service!“

“The gluten free empanadas were the best ever!“

“First visit today. Great breakfast and lunch menu. I had an omelet with home fries. Good was excellent. will definitely return!“

“Perfect way to spend my Birthday dinner Year after year! Always perfect service and food/drinks.“

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

“This is one of my favorite lunch spots. It’s so hard to find healthy options. I love that there are many dishes that are not only healthy, but delicious, at the same time. We don’t live in the area, but make the trip for a great lunch a shopping. It’s the perfect spot for a day trip.“

“Excellent food! Friendly service 🥰👍“

“Picked up 4 lobster rolls this afternoon. Incredible! Corn salad was equally amazing.😗“

“Delivered a boat by water there a fee days ago. The Harbor Master. (I forget his name) was very helpful, friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Even as a non member he treated me and my partner kindly as we delivered a boat for someone else.“

“Calgo Gardens is a magical place. Nature, beauty, peace, and tranquility. The gift shop is filled with unique and exciting gift ideas, The tulip tree Cafe offers delicious creative cuisine, the gardens and flowers and statuary are beautiful. The events are such fun! The people who own it and work there are friendly, knowledgeable and accepting. They give so much to their community. It is just a wonderful experience!“

“My husband and I have eaten there many times and have never been disappointed. We went there on Sunday and had a delicious breakfast. Our waitress, Sam, was wonderful. She was pleasant, very sweet, and got our orders completely correct. She was attentive to us, always asking if we needed anything else. She is a very good at her job.“

“Always friendly staff. Bartenders are always so nice. Love the happy hour specials.“

“Fernando at the Brick location was an EXCELLENT server. So pleasant, kind and \nprofessional . Had the Pot Roast was in the mood for comfort food. The mashed potatoes and Pot Roast were absolutely delicious. Everyone loved their meals as well.“

“Had the Tricolore Salad with grilled shrimp today and it was DELICOUS!!!! Dad has the poke bowl and loved it. Service and atmosphere were great!“

“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.“

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

“Great atmosphere, wait on the weekend is over an hour but you can sit in their colorful Adirondack chairs and order drinks and apps while your waiting.“

“Great Lobster and soup was delicious. I highly recommend“

“We went to Brickhouse today and had Brooke as our waitress she was awesome! We had the chili nachos and pretzel for appetizers they were huge and really good! The beer is always ice cold and no matter what you order the food is always great especially the cheesesteak! Highly recommend brickhouse in Neptune Nj“

“A tasteful experience, excellent service ~double thumbs up 👍👍“

“Awesome time always come here to enjoy a night out awesome drinks and great food“

“Great burgers at a great price. Make sure you always look for the burger of the month. It always rotate monthly. Once you order, they bring the food to your table and clean up after you leave. They have 2 types of ketchup: regular and jalapenos. The small fry is very filling for me. I was debating between a regular and small and decided with the small.

Next time I want to try the milkshakes as everyone who ordered there got one and it looked delicious.“

“We stayed here so we could go to Six Flags. Really nice people and great customer service ! The front desk was very accommodating and helpful and the restaurant/ bar personnel were extremely sweet! Not many options to eat but what we had was actually fresh and surprisingly good for a small hotel. Free parking and laundry room were a big plus. Very quiet neighborhood and some weddings were happening while we stayed but I basically heard no noise from guests or was bothered by loud music. Really recommend!“

“Everything was delicious! Lovely Tiffany lamps and plenty of food options on the menu.👍“

“Best lobster roll at the Jersey Shore“

“Loved the burgers! The beer cheese sauce was amazing on the Belly Buster Burger. And our server, Em was fantastic.“

“Atmosphere was beautiful , the food was amazing, and our waitress was so attentive and friendly.“

“Our dinner last night was excellent with good portions. We enjoyed everything that we had from appetizers to dessert. Our waiter was great and took excellent care of us. i would definitely go back again.“

“Everyone is family at Sunsets. Food, view of the river, music and drinks make a great atmosphere watching the Shark River Sunset.“

“When I arrived I wasn't expecting much. I sat at the bar and was greeted promptly. I asked what was good and was told that if I like Sushi that is was really good! So I ordered some. It was fantastic!!

Good food, fast service and great atmosphere! I am definitely coming back!“

“Found this restaurant during restaurant week and what a pleasant surprise! Food was excellent, service excellent and a nice unique atmosphere. Some seating family style which adds to the ambiance. BYOB. Excellent meal and especially the deserts (ended up ordering an extra!) they also had nice live guitar player. Easy parking. I will certainly put this place top of the list going forward!“

“Honestly, the most fire bagel I’ve had. 10 outta 10 recommend.“