50 Best American Restaurants near Keyport

“From the moment Drew opened his doors in his original location we quickly became fans. This creative Chef who works magic with food has turned Drew’s Bayshore Bistro into one of the most popular restaurants to eat at. People come from all over to enjoy and will take any time slot available to do so. We have eaten here more times than I can count and have had many group dinners and celebrations. Drew’s new location is beyond beautiful and only a stone’s throw from his prior place. We just love the feel of the new home and the beautiful ambiance. it’s absolutely gorgeous from street view and fits perfectly into Keyport’s historic vibe. The food is also over the top insanely incredible. Oh yes I have favorites. The scallops are perfectly sautéed, tender juicy and was served with pesto risotto. A true explosion of flavor. Broiled oysters are one of the most incredible thing I’ve ever tasted and honestly could eat two portions for my main, but haven’t done that yet as there are so many things to try. Pork chops, steaks, soft shell crabs, voodoo shrimp, homemade ice cream and all his special makes it hard to choose what to order. Incredible list of specials are always offered. Menu changes for seasonal favorites. I feel like a kid in a candy store when I look at the menu. We are very thankful to Drew for sharing his vision and providing all of us with a delectable dinning experience each time we eat here. Five stars are not enough!“

“10 out of 10! Absolutely love this place! Everything is always fresh“

“The French Toast one of the best we’ve had. The senior menu perfect amount of food, and great price. The service was wonderful and friendly. And I’m told the sometimes have scrapple, hoping to catch that next visit.“

“Just a fun place, great prices on drinks and fun people lo hang out with. If you are local Do t kiss it, if you are in the area stop bye you will smile if you are the kind of person that makes their own fun“

“Pasta with Butter was amazing.“

“We just had a surprise dinner party for my son's 21st Birthday under the tent outside. I was so happy with how it all turned out. The manager & event planner were so helpful & accommodating. The service & food was great! Our guests had 4 choices of Entrees on the prefixed menu, which was more than many other places we looked into. We were very happy.“

“The pizza is some of the best around. They have very unique and very tasty choices which you can't get anywhere else.
I'm looking at a few reviews that are showing burnt crusts on the pizzas saying that they are overcooked, evidently those people are clueless on how pizza should be cooked.
Their Sicilian is probably the best around, airy and crispy, and their Italian sausage is fantastic. Try a variety of their shrimp pizzas with either jalapeño, Chipotle or avocado which are all available by the slice. They offer the largest variety of pies by the slice in the area so you can go in and select from a variety of choices without having to order the entire pie.
Do yourself a favor and give them a try.
My only objection is that it's not a place you can go for an evening out with the family but that could be fixed easily by partioning off the back half of the restaurant with either a divider or curtains where you can have a more intimate setting.
Otherwise, the pizzas awesome at a better price than most others pizzerias.“

“My grandson had his 1-year birthday party there in the spacious party room in the back. Three great servers, Michele, April and Frank took care of us. They did a great job, and I am looking forward to coming back. These three deserve a raise.“

“Great service , excellent“

“Soul Kitchen is amazing! Our students love working with the great staff and always feel welcome and learn great skills and life lessons. The student favorite part of the soul Kitchen experience is of course the delicious food made by Chef Emily and her staff. The Matawan Regional staff and students want to thank Bon Jovi and all his supporters for a great experience and relationship!“

“NY Fries was incredibly delicious, loved the Poutine with Pulled Pork BBQ and Cheese Curds. Went to Canada a year ago Jul. where I ate some different types of Poutine. NY Fries does it great. I hope more locations pop up in NJ. I'll be coming back to try more things.“

“I just had the BEST beef gyro! Beef was so tender and tasty and the tzatziki sauce was delicious! I will be back again!“

“Just a damn good down home restaurant with good food good prices and good people .“

“My daughter and I came to Applebees tonight, we had Marina. She was amazing and very on top of everything. She was quick with everything and so sweet. Food was great! Manager was also awesome! Thank you Marina! You are amazing! We appreciate you!“

“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.“

“My husband and I recently had our wedding here and our experience here has always been pleasant.All the employees were very helpful, kind and professional. The managers were very honest and we appreciated them so much. Special thanks to Stephania for running the show and Tara for taking care of me the whole night. I could not have asked for a better venue. Small mishaps did not matter because the staff was on it and had several backup plans. They made my wedding day amazing ♥️.“

“Everything was fantastic as usual. Love going there and love the BYOB.“

“1st time ordering from here. We tried the Cobb Salad to go. Owner ran out of Blue Cheese but asked if we wanted an alternate cheese. Was still delicious! Very fresh and tasty! Portion size was good. Owner was also very friendly. Even though Keansburg is desolate due to the season, this restaurant is still open and it's worth the trip to either eat in or order out from here. I recommend giving them a try if you haven't already.“

“Visited this excellent restaurant for the first time today. Our experience was terrific. The food was delicious, great presentation and the service from our waiter David was outstanding.“

“Such a cute place, such a throwback, with excellent friendly service and great food! My burger and chili dog completely hit the spot and washing it down with their trademark rootbeer was such a treat! Can’t wait to come back!“

“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.“

“My first time was really awesome food and service was terrific, our 2nd time to eat here last night 03-13-2026 oh geez it was awful. The place was packed of huge ppl long table loud conversations wherein these guests are in the same dining area wherein the regular guests like us that wants to relax enjoy our food and least pleasant just to hear normal conversations, but due to these 3 parties of long tables loud guests it made our 2nd time horrible we couldn’t even hear the waitress when she was taking notes for our orders, we were sitting there waiting for our entree’s to be serve took a long time until i asked the girl why is our good taking longtime to be served? We been sitting for 90 minutes when entrees was served idk what was going on last night we came in at 6.30pm waited 20mins for a waitress come over we left the place like 10pm when entrees was served we don’t have the appetite anymore i don’t think we will be going back service wasn’t all that to please guests like us and many more to come back and be regulars“

“Another amazing dinner at Elli’s! The staff is so friendly, the food amazing and the atmosphere is so cozy. Will be back again!“

“We’ve been to Violets on many occasions..it’s our go to place for great food and the staff are phenomenal! I highly recommend Violets and look forward to dining there again soon !“

“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!“

“Was in the mood for a cheeseburger and fries. Did not know what to expect, BUT I got the burger I ever had and the fries were to die for. Will go back and try the rest of the menu.“

“Great hotdogs in Keansburg at the boardwalk. Nothing fancy just cold beer great dogs and crinkle cut fries. A summertime favorite.“

“It was our first time dinning at Kona grill and we loved it. We were treated like valuable guests and our food was brought quick. Everything was delicious. I highly recommend the flight margarita, it was amazing and perfect amount of alcohol. We loved it.“

“Great food, friendly service and beautiful atmosphere.“

“If I tell you how wonderful the place, the people, the plates are will you promise not to go? It’s hard enough snagging a reservation without hoards of people trying to book a table after reading justifiably rave reviews. OK, here goes. Agnolotti pasta and sweet potato hush puppies as appetizers to start and oh, what a start it was. Monk fish and a bacon-jam encrusted pork chop, both cooked to perfection, as entrees. Lemon tart and a you-gotta-try-it-once-in-your-life “budino,” for dessert. (Do you know stressed spelled backwards is desserts?) What’s a budino you ask? Adult pudding, whipped by angels, so addictive it must have been created by Satan. Farm to Table, fresh, sustainable, local, tucked away on a side street in Red Bank… and you get to bring your own favorite wine. Don’t go. Don’t tell your friends. Let this gem be all mine.“

“Staff and management are great! highly recommend“

“Houlihan's is definitely one of my go to dinner or lunch places on a regular basis. I always ask for Colleen as her customer service skills are an A+++. She is pleasant, knowledgeable, and makes great recommendations. Besides the made to order food; the amazing french onion soup, yummy chicken wings, perfect salmon, prime rib sandwich, just like homemade pot roast, just to name a few good foods, Colleen is a main reason why I have been a regular for so many years. A shout out also to Al, one of the managers who is also a staple at the Holmdel Houlihan's. He is a true customer service person and he always greets you with a big smile. As a matter of fact I am going to Houlihan's tonight for dinner and have already requested my favorite waitress Colleen. Now what should I order tonight....mmmmm“

“Stopped by Woodbridge mall today with my girlfriend and decided to stop in to Applebees for lunch. Our server Q was awesome. Fast, energetic, and got everything we needed fast. If you’re at the mall or in nearby vicinities stop in. Food was good and atmosphere was enjoyable.“

“Great food, drinks and great service. great atmosphere.“

“Awesome food! My Maui Sliders were the BEST! Tater Tots with Cheese were so good as well!“

“Got married in Vegas then threw a celebration with family & friends. Couldn’t have been more perfect 💕👍🏻“

“Great food and reasonable price!!!“

“For a hotel, it certainly was refreshing. Traveling a lot you don't always get the best food selection.

With that said, the crispy Brussels sprouts, OH-EM-GEE. Hear me out. They were the best thing I think I've eaten...in well, ever. It wasn't just the whole Brussels sprout itself, it was mostly the outer skins that was coated in seasonings, oil, and crispy. They were SO GOOD!

I definitely recommend the French Onion soup as well, we had that twice. 😋“

“This is the most lovely place!! Our sever Amanda made it especially lovely bc it was my birthday and made it so splendid with a bright little fireworks bottle display! Her warm delightful service brings us back repeatedly. Please ask for her. She will make your experience a very enjoyable one! The drinks are flavorful as is the food. The scenery and views are picturesque. 10:10 do recommend to a friend!“

“Cozy and fun great beers great jukebox music. And never overly crowded ever. Love the entire menu. Great homemade chips. Delicious burghers.“

“We love the Oyster Point Hotel! The bartenders and servers are awesome.. couldn’t be nicer!! But… we miss the wasabi snacks!“

“My husband gave me a birthday party for 16 people and the results were unanimous the Polo Club was terrific. Thank you great staff ,especially Alice and her team you made the party great and everyone left promising to come back“

“Decent sandwiches. There are signs saying that the final prices will be 20% higher than what's listed on the menu so it's not the cheapest option. They told me that they didn't accept Restaurant.com coupons anymore but still honored them anyways.“

“This place is top notch all around. The food is outstanding. The owners and management have it together and clearly know what they're doing. Customer service is very important and it's great here. This place cares about its customers. My husband and I will continue to dine here many times over the years. God bless. 5 stars“

“The food is great and low price 😍“

“Great House Margaritas !!“

“my husband and I have been coming to mjs for years whether it's for a lunch date or dinner with our kids MJS never disappoints. the food is always on point, no matter what we get it is always delicious. a few top favorites chicken Italiano sandwich, their homemade thousand island dressing for salads is out of this world, french dip is the best i've ever had. ahi tuna app to dye for! if ur lucky enough to get Emma as your server or Bartender you will not be disappointed she is always so personable attentive knows the menu really well and makes a mean expresso martini! she treats our kids like gold and keeps them entertained. Mjs is a well oiled machine run by the best manager I've ever seen. Dyan's attention to detail and making the place feel so welcoming and having everything that comes out of the kitchen on point she makes sure the servers and bartenders are very well trained. if she's there working she is always there greeting the guests and helping the staff make sure every guest has an amazing experience.She will also help you throw a sweet party and works with you to keep the price within your budget while giving you the best bang for your buck. she does an amazing job transforming the dining area into a great party space. I've had my son's christening, baby shower, birthday parties here in the dining room each time Dyan has gone above and beyond making sure everything was perfect. whether you are considering having a party or going to dinner or lunch do not pass MJS in Middletown up you will not regret it. & if you want a fun night out- Monday night bingo is always a hit or looking for something to do during NFL Sunday game day head to mjs it is an amazing atmosphere and great specials!“

“We love Seasons. It's our favorite restaurant. I had my family of 4 for my wife's birthday and they put us at a table in the bar and right next to the service bar. It still was very good. I told them it was a birthday and they did a great job recognizing her. I guess next time I'll specifically request a table in the dinning room. I'm the Dir of Catering at the Delta and I always recommend you. Thanks.“

“The food is fresh and authentic, it taste like what we find on the ��.“