New American Restaurants near Holmdel, NJ

“A nice casual local family spot if you're looking for a decent meal at a reasonable price. The Grandma pie is excellent, especially if well-done. We've also had their garlic knots, zucchini sticks and several different dinners - including some nightly specials. Portions are generous and come out hot. Dinner salads are fresh and served cold. Water and soft drinks are large. Comfortable and clean dining area with booths and tables. Friendly vibe.“

“I was in the Houlihan in brick on Friday afternoon, April 26th. our server, Eric was fantastic. He was very personable very professional very kind and I believe he is an asset to your company. Please please give kudos to Eric and recognize him as he totally deserves it. He also deserves a raise.“

“I highly recommend The Polo Club. My friends and I stopped by for drinks last night and they were amazing! Took a look at the food menu and if we didn’t already have reservations I would absolutely eat here. I will be back again for food AND drinks. The atmosphere is fantastic, the interior is absolutely stunning. Very clean inside and well kept. They have 2 bar areas with ample seating in the front area. The bar in the back is smaller but there is a large sitting area with tables and leather chairs to sit, relax and enjoy outstandingly made drinks. In the center of it all is a large open kitchen where you can watch the team prepare meals. If you’re lucky enough to be there on a Friday or Saturday night and Chris is making your drinks you are in for a treat. He takes drink mixing seriously. Drinks are well balanced and flavorful, no overstuffing of ice and sugary juice mixes here. The staff is extremely attentive. If something isn’t right, they’ll fix it. If you’re looking for something new to try they’re right there with recommendations. Kudos to Chris and Ryan at the back bar you both made the experience wonderful! Excellent job on the blue cheese stuffed olives Ryan, they were outstanding! My friends and I will definitely be back!!Parking: The parking lot is decent sized however going during peak time expect to park a bit further away. Watch for the massive pothole in the 2nd row of parking on the restaurant side of the parking lot. It’s pretty deep and may scrape cars lower to the ground. It’s also quite large you don’t want to trip walking in the darkKid-friendliness: We sat in the bar area my friends had a babysitter but they said children are allowed in the bar area seating. There is also a full restaurant area.“

“A great night at 618! The perfect spot for a girls night. Joe N was awesome and gave us great recommendations with a big smile always. Patti was also a great addition and added some laughter to our night. Will definitely be back soon for a date night with the husband!“

“Energy. Good food. Good people. Great work Nicole, Hilary and the gang. Your warmth and commitment is palpable. The love exudes from the front door to the plate. The food was delicious; lasagne soup, mouthwatering meatloaf and red velvet cake. Thank you for what you do.“

“We were just as surprised as were impressed with the quality of our meals, coffee flights, and service. We recommend everyone come here and you will be back bringing your friends and family. Absolutely recommend asking specifically for Diane she was a treat and made the great experience even better. We are full but already looking forward to our next visit.“

“I recently dined at Drew's Bistro in Keyport and had an exceptional experience. The highlight of the meal was the asparagus and crab bisque, which had a perfect combination of flavors and was incredibly delicious. It truly exceeded my expectations.The char-broiled oysters transported me back to the vibrant streets of New Orleans. The smoky flavor and the perfectly cooked oysters were a real treat. It was a delightful appetizer that left me wanting more.For the main course, I opted for the special of the night, which was swordfish served with mashed potatoes and asparagus, accompanied by a special tartar sauce. The swordfish was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful. The mashed potatoes and asparagus complemented the dish perfectly, and the tartar sauce added a unique twist to the overall flavor profile.I also couldn't resist trying the scallops, and I was pleasantly surprised by the generous portion size. The scallops were seared to perfection and served with a delectable squash risotto. The combination was simply divine.To end the meal on a sweet note, I indulged in the berry bread pudding with a touch of ice cream. The dessert was a perfect balance of flavors, with the sweetness of the berries complementing the richness of the bread pudding. It was a delightful way to wrap up the dining experience.I highly recommend dining at Drew's Bistro. The food is exceptional, with a variety of options that will satisfy any palate. It is advisable to make a reservation, as the restaurant can get busy. Additionally, it is a BYOB establishment, allowing you to bring your favorite drink to accompany your meal. Overall, my experience at Drew's Bistro was outstanding, and I can't wait to return.“

“We had the chef’s tasting menu and the food was delicious. They adjusted dishes due to dietary preferences or restrictions and we really appreciated this. The service was the most personal and professional I’ve ever had and I have eaten at Michelin restaurants before. I highly recommend!Parking: The parking lot can get pretty full but you’ll most likely always find a spot.“

“Forget the fried chicken , forget the name of this place: get the mixed platter. Get the kabobs. Amazing flavor. Some of the best food I've ever eaten, and I eat a LOT of food. Everything we ordered was amazing. And we didn't order any fried chicken“

“I've eaten at the Rise n Shine on occasion and find it's no frills local hometown vibe inviting. I prefer sitting at the counter old school and watching the traffic go by as I enjoy a delicious omlette. The owners are very friendly and welcoming, and the food is excellent.“

“Great place to go get a drink. They have also good snacks, appetizers and food. The place is cozy and the bands that play there on the weekends are great. . The staff is always welcoming with a gentle smile and nice greeting. It is a place to go to!!!“

“This is a great place for dinner! The restaurant is so pretty, so clean and the food is delicious! The meatball appetizer is a must try. The pork chop with rice pilaf and the rigatoni bolognese are perfectly portioned, shareable and full of flavor! Never once reached for the salt and pepper.I love the family feel you get the second you walk through the doors. There are photos of the owners and their kids are on the wall and they are all on the floor, serving customers with a smile. You can definitely tell it’s a place filled with love, a passion for food and most importantly, family. Would definitely recommend to anyone!“

“Fantastic restaurant. As good as the food is and the food is awesome the staff is even better. Danielle and Maria make you feel welcome and like family. I had a surprise bday party there and I can’t say enough how happy everyone left Great food great people great time“

“I had to stop by to write this review! I ordered the honey garlic and the honey buffalo chicken wings for the Super Bowl and boy I wasn’t disappointed!!! It was finger licking good and I was so surprised that we had no left overs and our guest was inquiring about this place because it was so good. The wings were cooked to perfection, not hard or burnt under the sauce just a nice crisp that made everything so enjoyable. The owner was super sweet and the round tray that she put everything in was very professional. I’ll definitely be coming back to try some more food on her menu along with the wings. Thank you so much because of you guys my party was a success! I’ll see you again sooner than later.“

“I literally go here an average of once every seven days. The service and food is always outstanding. This place will never disappoint. Mark was my server last night. He was exceptional and a pleasure. BYOB is always a plus. Definitely a great place. It is always our go to place.“

“I recently tried Maloneys on Main and had their patty melt, which was delicious. The flavors melted together perfectly, creating a satisfying meal. I sat at the bar and paired it with a blond beer, which I don't typically drink, and it was a surprisingly great combination. Overall, Maloneys on Main is a great spot for a tasty meal and drinks.“

“I've had the food from here a couple of times and it's always been great! I especially like the beef ones. I like the guava/cheese and dulce de leche dessert ones too but they're VERY sweet, so if you're not big on sweets don't go for them. I hope they're able to relocate after the mall closes down, I feel bad because they lost their location in Long Branch and now a similar situation is forcing them out of Eatontown. Regardless, I wish them well, the food is delicious and the service is great.“

“I came here for some bar food on Sat night cause I was hungry and the other bar I was at was just too busy to find a seat and eat. Boneless wings were great and priced under $10, but domestic drafts were a little expensive at $5. The bar was very slow for a Sat night and someone was playing terrible rap music on the jukebox. Food and service were great, but music was bad.“

“Apple Street Kitchen is a little, neighborhood gem. It’s slightly off the beaten track. After you discover it, I promise you’ll become a fan for life. They are known for using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. They do try to refresh their menu every season. That way it stays current. Check them out if you’re looking for a cute breakfast or lunch place. They also have outdoor seating in their garden area in the warmer months.“

“Dinner was great and innovative and made Perfectly. Pear Salad very good. Vegetable pasta dish was wonderful. Unique and so creative. Ryan our waiter, checked on us often and so Polite. He knew the menu well. Habe been customer for many years and recommend it often. Great for lunch and dinner is excellent! Thank you!“

“Friendly little dinner. I can see why locals like it. It's convenient, quick, and relatively cheap. Everything was bland though. It still blows me away how easy it is for restaurants like this that can still undercook and underseason home fries. There is nothing special about this place. Just another average dinner. Also, it's cash only. That's not a problem. I'm just letting anyone know who reads this that, that's a thing.“

“Grabbed a drink here before a show at Count Basie. Greeted promptly by the bartender, asked if I wanted another round with great timing, she was friendly and courteous. Pricing was fair. The bar was a bit busy but probably because there was a show that night. Didn't rate the food because I didn't eat here.“

“Never disappoints. We got the Caesar salad, which is always a most, the spaghetti with crab and prosciutto (which was phenomenal), and the tuna entree. All absolutely delicious. The service and atmosphere are always delightful. Great place to dine.“

“Love the farm to table concept and ever changing menu. But...much aroma with not enough substance. Second time we've returned food to kitchen as it was cold. Pork chop is a venerable go to. Lamb shank lacked flavor. This place isn't bad it's just not up to where it could be. And that's a shame because we really want to go more.“

“Are at Nanas for second time in a month on March 30th, and as always everything was fantastic. The veal chop is the best I’ve had, and we waited for this night to see the great George Markey. We sat - again - pretty much right in front of the piano and could still have a conversation while enjoying the music. Hope to be back again May 4th to see him again!“

“Triumph was a great location for our rehearsal dinner! We were able to rent out the space with two pool tables (which entertained the kids and adults for the whole evening) and a dart board. The drinks were served in the space so no one had to leave to go up to the bar and wait, and the food was amazing. The vibes were right in line with us and we are so thankful to all the staff for being so great!“

“We chose to have our rehearsal dinner here and it was the best decision! The wine room was perfect and they had it decorated for Valentine's day which was beautiful. All of our guests are still saying how delicious the food was! Corey was so easy to work with and made sure our night was perfect.“

“Went there for repast after a viewing at Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home up Adelphia Road. About 30 people attended. Buffet ìncluded mixed salad with dressing on the side, pasta salad, hot crisp rolls and butter, seasoned mixed hot vegetables, roasted potatoes, penne with vodka sauce, chicken francaise, sliced roast pork, dessert, and coffee. Other banquet selections are offered on their website.Used plates were cleared promptly and pitchers of water at the tables were refilled as needed. The meal was held in a private room. There is also the restaurant which has musical entertainment and a banquet hall. Plenty of parking.“

“The atmosphere in this cafe is eclectic and comforting, like going back to my childhood and visiting relatives! I was there with a group of friends, and everyone loved their sandwiches. I can say that my BLT was the best I've had in years...if not decades. It's a great place to relax over coffee after the meal, before browsing the the lovely surroundings and the crafty store (The Barn). I'm definitely going back.“

“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.“

“I came here on a Sunday to enjoy a birthday brunch with my family and had a great experience. All the food was delicious, (the pernil tostada is a must have!) and the mimosa pitcher was a great deal for the table. Our waitress was very friendly and did a great job checking in with us during our meal and making sure we had everything we needed. I will definitely be back to enjoy another weekend brunch.“

“We've been looking for a local burger place in the area for takeout and this restaurant was recommended. We were not disappointed. Their burgers are delicious and the onion rings were hot and fresh. My sons don't always finish their burgers but they did this time.“

“Was passing through for work and swung by to grab a bite before heading home. Unassuming from the outside, but a nicely decorated inside. I sat at the bar and got solid, albeit a touch slow, service. Had to wait a while to order after I wasn't ready right away, and again for the check, but the bar tender was solo so definitely will extend some grab. I got the sweet potato and volcano rolls and they were both really good. Fresh, flavorful. Thought the price was good too for the quality. Overall a great experience and I wouldn't hesitate to stop by again!“

“This is my 3rd time coming here and it's was great. The food has always been cooked perfectly, the atmosphere is great for a good time. I love seeing all the goat themes around the restaurant. The service was fantastic as well. Carlos took great care of us and had great recommendations for food. We'll be back “

“Absolutely amazing if I could give more stars I would and OMG their crepes was OMG ?% the best ever!!! Real family kinda place too also another kinda "cheers" kinda place all gen x knows what I mean when I say that - minus the booze lol just really warm and welcoming nice place to meet up with ol buddiesKid-friendliness: Family orientedWheelchair accessibility: Parking for handicap and wheelchair ramp on site“

“One of the best Jamaican restaurants I've visited. We ordered the large oxtail meal + medium jerk chicken + beef patties.First off, the pricing and portions are On. Point. The portions are generous, particularly with the oxtail. Both oxtail and jerk chicken were beautiful seasoned, moist and smokey (jerk chicken). The cabbage definitely had some TLC added in as well! The yellow rice was cooked very well. Extremely impressed with this restaurant and will be back when I'll on town again.“

“This Marriott was exceptionally nice and clean. Check-in was a pleasure. The suite rooms were huge! If I remember the name correctly, Carlos at the front desk offered several great recommendations for local restaurants.I also like the center courtyard. The landscaping was perfect. I would definitely stay here again!!“

“MJ's is great place to go for happy hour. It's also not to be missed during the summer. Their outdoor dining setup is absolutely amazing. Right on the lake, they have plenty of outdoor seating and the background is so nice! The food in and of itself is pretty basic. This is not where the foodies and 5 star eaters go. However, for a nice lunch or happy hour drinks, this place does the trick! Typical bar food, some sushi options and sugary cocktails. The service is always decent and the place is huge so the waits are never very long. They also have banquet halls so you will often see weddings, private parties etc which can be nice if you like to people watch. They also have a DJ on weekend nights which can be nice but annoying if you are just coming for dinner. Not a date spot, but a great spot for a casual hang.“

“Had my husband's surprise 30th birthday here (we've been several times before - it's one of our favorite spots!) and they were amazing from start to finish. Super easy to book, flexible with the menu, and our serve Kelly was on top of it the whole time. She made everything super easy and was so attentive to our decently sized group. Food was brought out promptly and everyone raved about how good it was. Will continue to come here for dinner and will definitely be on the top of our list for parties in the future!“

“We were pleasantly surprised. It has been years since we have been there but it was just as good as I remembered. Seated promptly, service immediately- nice menu and food was very good. We had burrata with butternut squash- such an odd combination but was delicious! Short rib empanada was also very tasty. All four of us were very happy with our entrees. Decided to go at the last minute and glad we did!“

“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!“

“Brunch: 5Dinner: 4Takeout: 3Me and my wife love 26 on the Navesink for brunch. Great food and atmosphere. Their home fries are insane. Great lobster rolls. And love the fried chicken and waffles . Can’t really go wrong with any brunch food.Dinner is good but does not impress as much as their brunch. And it’s hard for me to recommend them for takeout. Portions are sometimes small and disproportionate. We ordered a crispy goat cheese salad that was tiny and came with 1 really small medallion of goat cheese that was 2 bites.“

“We had a nice time celebrating my son's surprise 21st birthday at Grillestone. Jose and staff were all very nice and easy to work with and they even helped pull off the surprise. Since it was a 21st Birthday, I wanted to keep it casual and wanted food that my son enjoys when hanhing out. Jose was accommodating and I ordered all different appetizers as the meal. We had plenty of food and it came out all night long as discussed just needed a little bread in between (lol) and we even had leftovers to take home as well. We had a variety of pizza, fried calamari, avacado toast, wings, mac & cheese, nachos, sliders & fries, quesadilla & Ceasar Salad, Great staff, food, drinks all night long. The only thing missing was the band/ DJ but the weather didn't cooperate that night. Thanks again and we look forward in coming back!!!“

“We have frequented Woody's for years. However, this experience was not as great as usual. To start our waitress seemed not to like us for some reason. Her demeaner with us was stoic while jovial with other tables. Secondly, they made changes to the menu that I don't care for, like the guacamole on the blackened chicken tacos. Just add Baja sauce. Also, the salad lack today's salad expectations. For one, the dressings are thick and processed. They need to be fresh prepared in house. Also, bring back the old recipe for the drunken clams. It was the best around and we've tried many. It's all there at Woody's for a nice casual meal. It just needs to be rejuvenated.“

“Have had enjoyable experiences in past three years....then Saturday, Dec 9, we had a terrible experience.1. Our reservation made on the 9th was acknowledged when we entered. We were told it would be a few minutes while our booth was cleared and to be seated. About ten minutes later a couple sat next to us. The receptionist that told us to wait,told the couple next to us that a booth was available to them. She then told us no booth was available for us.2. We were seated in the back room. Placed our order for two delicious cocktails and one Bavaria pretzel and one Bavaria pretzel to take home; one order for beef stew and one order for chicken piccata.3. The empty 4tables around us were filled and shortly thereafter received their orders.finished and left.4. After 1 hour and a half the waitress,who was busy, came to us and said our orders were given to another table! Also,our beef stew order couldn't be completed because they ran out of beef stew !!In our years going to Huddy's from the strip mall to the new location, we never have experienced such a frustrating and unenjoyable experience. We certainly hope this was an anomaly!!!!Wheelchair accessibility: Easy“

“If you're looking for a new and different dining experience in town, look no further than "Just Restaurant"! This hidden gem (literally hidden behind the BP gas station on Route 9 South in Old Bridge) boasts a fantastic selection of dishes. The food at "Just" is truly delicious and of excellent quality. From the appetizers to the desserts, every course is carefully prepared and presented beautifully. The chefs clearly know what they're doing here. The menu is diverse, offering something for everyone, and the prices are fair. The restaurant has a stylish and modern look, with sophisticated lighting and elegant furnishings. The Owner's invested a lot of time and money creating this warm and inviting atmosphere. Overall, if your are looking for a restaurant that delivers on all fronts, give "Just" a try. My family and I were pleasantly surprised. We will definitely be going back soon.“