The food was 3.5 at best, rating 4. The service was a horrible experience for us. It took close to 45 min to get a menu and be able to actually place an order. Waited another 40-45 minutes for appetizers and the drinks to come. Maybe they were short staffed that day but still not an excuse.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Cowboy Ribeye
Louis S Lusquinos Jr
Had our sons Confirmation Party there everyone was super nice and helpful.Wheelchair accessibility: Happy entrance level with pavement
I have been going to this restaurant with friends and family since they were located in Atlantic Highlands before they moved to Hazlet. Although I still enjoy the food, we don't go there as often anymore because they no longer have their prime rib special on Friday nights as they had for years. I understood them stopping during the pandemic when beef prices were rising so much but was hoping they would bring it back eventually as other restaurants do have it some days. So far, not yet . . . Previous 5 star review: The prime rib is excellent and a great deal on Friday night. Not used to not being able to finish. Had to take the rest home because I couldn't waste it! :)
Karen Selman
First time here . The pasta with butter was awful . My grandkids couldn’t eat it as it was dripping with oil . My scallops with wrapped bacon tasted under cooked my daughter could not eat the shrimp as she said it tasted strange . Spent 200 and will not return . Atmosphere is nice and waitress was nice Nice place but unfortunately we didn’t care for the food.
Robin B.
Omg! So delicious! Staff is so welcoming! Food is incredible! Chef Neil really knows his steaks! Best steakhouse around!
Tony Castro
Eaten there plenty of times with my wife and food is gr8 drinks are gr8 and servers friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suzy Salomon
We were able to score a last minute table for Valentine’s Day dinner and it was fantastic all around- our food was all wonderful, and Tammy was a very attentive and friendly server!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Randy cafiero
My steak was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Faro
We have lived in the area for 20+ years. Unfortunately this place has gone down hill. Every course had problems:Appetizer was clams casino. Clams had a strange undercooked flavor that was unpleasant. It looked as though someone threw the food on the dish. The forks were dunked in the clam sauce and breading.We had French onion soup. The cheese on top was burnt. I understand that it has to go under a broiler to melt the cheese but this cheese was burnt. Most restaurants that I have been to have mastered how to melt the cheese rather than burning it.I ordered the filet mignon. I specifically asked that it be cooked medium. My wife had the shrimp, scallops and lobster fra davalo. The filet mignon was super salty. There was about 3 mouthfuls before I got to the raw part. Raw. Not medium. Raw, inedible.My wife’s dish was puzzling. The scallops were almost raw and the lobster and shrimp were over cooked. I’m not sure how the chef accomplished this feat of ineptitude.The waitress came over and looked at my filet and asked if it was ok. I told her that I could not eat it because it was raw. She stared blankly at me and asked if I wanted to take it home, which I did.I almost forgot, I ordered creamed spinach and the waitress forgot it so it finally came out when we were done eating.This is where they had the opportunity to try to make amends for their mistakes. Maybe offer free drinks, some dessert…something. Nope.Neil Michael’s Steakhouse portrays itself as a mid-range steakhouse but it does not live up to it.There are much better choices and I will be sure to go elsewhere next time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Laura Moe
I was taken to Neil Michael's as a surprise for my birthday. Dinner with friends and family, 13 people in all. We were provided with two servers who couldn't have been nicer. They worked as a team with our drink, appetizer, and food order's.The French onion soup was perfect! Others had the lobster bisque and shrimp cocktail. Our dinners varied between steaks (I had the filet) and seafood. Salad came with your meal, and anything else was ala carte.Not a single mistake was made. Everyone was thrilled with their meal.Definitely have found a new steak house.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Steakhouse Chopped Salad, Grilled Steak, Boneless Ribeye, Lobster Bisque, Chocolate Explosion Cake, Potatoes Au Gratin, Brownie Sundae, French Onion Soup, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail U-7
Great night with excellent food and fantastic service. House made salad dressing is delicious as were all the freah veggies and steak. Love it! Our server Tara was fantastic!! Highly recommended AAAA+
Been he 2 times for special occasions. Food was so good ..Lady were on top of bring food out , cleaning off tables .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin W
It's a bit on the pricey side, but it is definitely worth the experience! The food is great and the wine selection was good. Our server, Angela, was very attentive and knew a lot about the menu. We will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert B.
Wow - what a surprise- we were looking g for a steakhouse this past weekend. Called a few of the popular places but was not able to get reservations. Our friends from Texas were in and we search and came up with Neil Michaels. Let me tell you the food, service, drinks and price were GREAT. I ordered a black and blue cowboy rib-eye. It was chared on the outside and cool in the middle. Perfect, our friends ordered the porterhouse for two and was also cooked to perfection. It is a must try.
Jack W.
This place is fantastic. I was brought there for my 40th and the service was amazing. The waiter took their time explaining all the specials and answered any questions we had. I ordered the 10oz filet which was perfectly cooked and aged wonderfully. For dessert I got the pumpkin cheesecake which I must say is heavenly, light yet deadly since you'll be craving more of this deliciousness. The ambiance is old decor but I really liked it. It reminded you of an old classy place you need to dress up for. I suggest to make reservations, put on nicest button down and blazer and make your way there.
The food was 3.5 at best, rating 4. The service was a horrible experience for us. It took close to 45 min to get a menu and be able to actually place an order. Waited another 40-45 minutes for appetizers and the drinks to come. Maybe they were short staffed that day but still not an excuse.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Cowboy Ribeye
Had our sons Confirmation Party there everyone was super nice and helpful.Wheelchair accessibility: Happy entrance level with pavement
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Steak, Cowboy Ribeye, Boneless Ribeye, Chocolate Explosion Cake
I have been going to this restaurant with friends and family since they were located in Atlantic Highlands before they moved to Hazlet. Although I still enjoy the food, we don't go there as often anymore because they no longer have their prime rib special on Friday nights as they had for years. I understood them stopping during the pandemic when beef prices were rising so much but was hoping they would bring it back eventually as other restaurants do have it some days. So far, not yet . . . Previous 5 star review: The prime rib is excellent and a great deal on Friday night. Not used to not being able to finish. Had to take the rest home because I couldn't waste it! :)
First time here . The pasta with butter was awful . My grandkids couldn’t eat it as it was dripping with oil . My scallops with wrapped bacon tasted under cooked my daughter could not eat the shrimp as she said it tasted strange . Spent 200 and will not return . Atmosphere is nice and waitress was nice Nice place but unfortunately we didn’t care for the food.
Omg! So delicious! Staff is so welcoming! Food is incredible! Chef Neil really knows his steaks! Best steakhouse around!
Eaten there plenty of times with my wife and food is gr8 drinks are gr8 and servers friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were able to score a last minute table for Valentine’s Day dinner and it was fantastic all around- our food was all wonderful, and Tammy was a very attentive and friendly server!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My steak was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We have lived in the area for 20+ years. Unfortunately this place has gone down hill. Every course had problems:Appetizer was clams casino. Clams had a strange undercooked flavor that was unpleasant. It looked as though someone threw the food on the dish. The forks were dunked in the clam sauce and breading.We had French onion soup. The cheese on top was burnt. I understand that it has to go under a broiler to melt the cheese but this cheese was burnt. Most restaurants that I have been to have mastered how to melt the cheese rather than burning it.I ordered the filet mignon. I specifically asked that it be cooked medium. My wife had the shrimp, scallops and lobster fra davalo. The filet mignon was super salty. There was about 3 mouthfuls before I got to the raw part. Raw. Not medium. Raw, inedible.My wife’s dish was puzzling. The scallops were almost raw and the lobster and shrimp were over cooked. I’m not sure how the chef accomplished this feat of ineptitude.The waitress came over and looked at my filet and asked if it was ok. I told her that I could not eat it because it was raw. She stared blankly at me and asked if I wanted to take it home, which I did.I almost forgot, I ordered creamed spinach and the waitress forgot it so it finally came out when we were done eating.This is where they had the opportunity to try to make amends for their mistakes. Maybe offer free drinks, some dessert…something. Nope.Neil Michael’s Steakhouse portrays itself as a mid-range steakhouse but it does not live up to it.There are much better choices and I will be sure to go elsewhere next time.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
I was taken to Neil Michael's as a surprise for my birthday. Dinner with friends and family, 13 people in all. We were provided with two servers who couldn't have been nicer. They worked as a team with our drink, appetizer, and food order's.The French onion soup was perfect! Others had the lobster bisque and shrimp cocktail. Our dinners varied between steaks (I had the filet) and seafood. Salad came with your meal, and anything else was ala carte.Not a single mistake was made. Everyone was thrilled with their meal.Definitely have found a new steak house.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Caesar Salad, Steakhouse Chopped Salad, Grilled Steak, Boneless Ribeye, Lobster Bisque, Chocolate Explosion Cake, Potatoes Au Gratin, Brownie Sundae, French Onion Soup, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail U-7
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Great night with excellent food and fantastic service. House made salad dressing is delicious as were all the freah veggies and steak. Love it! Our server Tara was fantastic!! Highly recommended AAAA+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grilled Steak, Cowboy Ribeye, Boneless Ribeye, Potatoes Au Gratin
Been he 2 times for special occasions. Food was so good ..Lady were on top of bring food out , cleaning off tables .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a bit on the pricey side, but it is definitely worth the experience! The food is great and the wine selection was good. Our server, Angela, was very attentive and knew a lot about the menu. We will definitely go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow - what a surprise- we were looking g for a steakhouse this past weekend. Called a few of the popular places but was not able to get reservations. Our friends from Texas were in and we search and came up with Neil Michaels. Let me tell you the food, service, drinks and price were GREAT. I ordered a black and blue cowboy rib-eye. It was chared on the outside and cool in the middle. Perfect, our friends ordered the porterhouse for two and was also cooked to perfection. It is a must try.
This place is fantastic. I was brought there for my 40th and the service was amazing. The waiter took their time explaining all the specials and answered any questions we had. I ordered the 10oz filet which was perfectly cooked and aged wonderfully. For dessert I got the pumpkin cheesecake which I must say is heavenly, light yet deadly since you'll be craving more of this deliciousness. The ambiance is old decor but I really liked it. It reminded you of an old classy place you need to dress up for. I suggest to make reservations, put on nicest button down and blazer and make your way there.