50 Best American Restaurants near Howell

“Brough 4 generations, ages 3-94 to Applebee's to celebrate our 94 year old Korean War vet, on veterans day. I truly thank Applebee's as a corporation for celebrating, our veterans. They had a special menu that our veteran could choose a free meal from. We had great service from Chris, checked on a few times by other team members. The only reason I gave 3 stars for food, was the kids menu. It was just eh, ok. It was a really special day, hope to do it again.“

“I don’t generally go to chain restaurants, but the place I wanted to go locally was not open, so I stopped in here. Well, everything was pretty fairly priced. I found the steak to be somewhat dry internally. They of course, cheat this by covering it with a flavored oil to make it look juicy, but when you cut in, it’s definitely not.“

“Love what you did in support of the young man being harassed with racial slurs! My family and I will be visiting you soon! Thank you!“

“Great local restaurant in Howell“

“Excellent food and service. We enjoyed hot dog, burger, fries, onion rings, and of course rootbeer.“

“And the food is great! Always meet friendly faces there.“

“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.“

“Foodies is an exquisite warm and welcoming unique restaurant experience. The food is always fresh and delicious, and they use the highest quality ingredients in each dish they prepare. . The staff are beyond friendly and doting. It feels like family each and every time we eat in this homey venue. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are always a win at Foodies. The people who are lucky enough to have found Foodies Restaurant know that’s it’s a home away from home and a rare comfortable and inviting place to gather with friends and family.“

“Staff was very friendly. Food was very good. Prices reasonable. First time there and we didn’t know it was cash only or Venmo, but that’s ok. Will definitely be back“

“first time my wife and I were there for breakfast today the best bacon egg and cheese I ever had very clean courteous staff we will be back.“

“I have been there a few times. the brisket is good. the brisket is good.“

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

“excellent service and Delicious food“

“MY HUSBAND AND I HAD THE EARLY BIRD OPTION - GREAT SALAD, THEIR WONDERFUL MEATLOAF AND FOR DESSERT WE HAD ICE CREAM . I HAD COFFEE INCLUDED BUT WE ALSO HAD THEIR CAB OPTION . OUR SERVER WAS BREE (EXCELLENT AND VERY CORDIAL -A GEM ) MEALS WERE SPACED AS WE ALWAYS LIKE - THE STAFF HERE IS WONDERFUL - LIKE A WELL OILED MACHINE - EVERYONE HELPS OUT EACH OTHER - SUCH TEAMWORK I HIS RESTAURANT .“

“Excellent place, owner is amazing and food awesome.“

“Went there with a party of 11. Everyone ordered something different and everyone's meal was excellent. And, the staff was extremely friendly and made everyone feel welcome. Wonderful experience.“

“The food is delicious 😋 The delicious food, the atmosphere and polite waitresses.“

“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!“

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

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

“Being a meat cutter by trade in the Air Force, having a hard time cutting a $45 med/rare filet is hard to swallow. The fact it was served already cut, apparently was the first clue to be prepared, this may take a minute. Flavor was better, but still needed to ask for s&p. Whipped potatoes amazing! French Onion soup as well. Rib appetizer out of this world! Don't buy the chicken nuggets although the presentation basket was a nostalgic touch. Macncheese side was incredible! Recommend the Wood-double Bourbon.“

“I brought a group of 20 seniors here on a Wednesday before a movie at AMC. We were efficiently served our drinks and then our food. Sat in the patio room, which felt like a private room. Bill, Andrea and all the servers very organized, especially as I requested separate checks for our group.
Thank you !“

“Omg food was amazing ... jack was amazing....first time here and definitely will be back again.....“

“My husband and I LOVE River Rock's outdoor dining. We enjoy seeing the boats coming and going while we eat. The Manasquan River is a beautiful sight. Any food items that we have ordered are delicious. Lauren Guenther is one of our favorite servers. She's a sweetheart. She's very friendly, personable, and very focused on what she's doing. We know Lauren from when she served at Carrabba's. She was very special to us back then as she is now. Being local residents, we visit River Rock frequently during the summer and we will ALWAYS request either Lauren or Kelsey Conover because we simply adore them both. River Rock is our outdoor Happy Place during the summer. 💗💗“

“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“

“The Food is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and Sandy and all her Employees are ALL SUCH WONDERFUL PEOPLE. We ALWAYS leave with a Full Belly and Heart.“

“Everything was amazing, the fried chicken has a lot of flavor, juicy, just perfect, the fries were very good not stale or soggy, and the fried Oreos were DELICIOUS!!! Not dry at all perfection, we got the family pack let me tell you get a bang for your buck so much food and so worth it!! Infinity /10 super good and definitely will be ordering again!!“

“Great food and reasonable price!!!“

“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!“

“Very friendly staff and deliciously crafted food. This is no diner. You will get a great small town feel meal that is creative and delicious.“

“Delish. Food ! Great service ! Such a cute spot !“

“Really good chicken fingers.“

“Mindahya, the sweet bartender took care of me. I’m sorry if I’m spelling her name wrong
She was wonderful! Cheerful, kind, professional, happy, & working hard.
Thank you!
My lunch special chicken sandwich was very good
Would prefer it a little hotter next time.
Thank you!“

“staff or employees are nice friendly and knowledgeable. From the servers and food runners to the bartenders. Food is good and you get good portions. Pizza, wraps, burgers, wings, sandwiches pasta highly recommended.“

“the server was really good“

“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!“

“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!“

“Very accommodating great food and staff“

“Roberto’s is a throwback to the “Glory Days” of the diner. I love sitting at the counter chatting with the servers and enjoying the expansive menu of traditional items and the endless seasonal specials. The food is excellent and the vibe is special.“

“I wasn’t sure what to expect here, but I guess I’d call it a not-quite-balabus level steakhouse.
I went with 4 other people and ordered a steak which was okay, tasty but nothing crazy. When your paying their prices, a satisfactory steak just doesn’t cut it.
The design? Meh. And this was before all the competition came around. Now you really gotta up your game.
Not impressed by the ambience.
The service was ok too.
Listen though, I walked out with a full stomach, and that, my friend, always deserves 4 stars.“

“We come every weekend for breakfast and occasionally will come for dinner ,love the 50’and 60s atmosphere, food is always great .“

“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.“

“I had the Cajun chicken sandwich and it was delicious. The bartender Jennifer turned me on to their French fries and just like she said they were also delicious. first time being there I will definitely go back if I find my way up there again great place good food cold beer nice people.“

“Great food and friendly staff!“

“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!“

“I have to give a huge thank you to Brooklyn Bistro for the amazing job they did for my daughters graduation dinner last night. Everything was wonderful. The food was cooked perfectly, the service was absolutely amazing. Thank you Brooklyn Bistro <3“

“They have lots of Vegan options , everything was delicious, the service was quick and friendly , and the place was immaculate.“

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

“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“

“Pretty typical Applebees location with good service. Ordered the dinner for 2 after finding out that they didn’t have the unlimited tenders and boneless wings promotion anymore. Their boneless wings appetizer, burger, and chicken parm were all good.“