48 Best American Restaurants near Middletown

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

“I came here for half-apps at 10PM, and it was a good experience. The food and drinks were good (consistent with food I've had at other locations), and our server, Nick, was attentive and friendly. The space was clean and relatively quiet, perfect for a casual night out with friends.“

“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!“

“Wonderful evening, food was amazing,service was excellent“

“great sandwich selection. delicious and fast service.“

“Jersey diner love. Old school vibe - probably the original decor. The service was super phenomenal. My server on this quiet Thursday morning was polite, attentive, asked if I wanted milk or cream for coffee (milk please, thank you for asking). And the coffee was so good! Not burnt like most places these days. Finally eggs perfect, pork roll just right (it’s jersey thing, you know) and specialty pumpkin pancakes. A treat!!“

“I’ve been about 5 times so far and LOVE Emelio’s! The food is fresh and delicious and the portions generous. Even their simple side salad is something special - delicious, light dressing. And the service is great, which is hard to come by these days. It’s clearly a family-run place where Everyone cares about the quality. Also impeccably clean!“

“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!“

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

“Great service and friendly staff. Good food at affordable prices! Highly recommend.“

“The best dinner ever from apps to dessert! Thanks to our server Alex who made it even more enjoyable! She was great“

“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!“

“It was Awesome! Best Branzino fish I ever had in NJ, the Riesling wine was also good, dessert was excellent and the staff was delightful and attentive, great job guys I give you 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“I am leaving a production catering review. My Kitchen Witch provided catering to a large production crew and security where I work (a large historical building on Wall Street). I couldn't believe how quick and professional that My Kitchen Witch was in set-up, the meals, and the breakdown of their service. The food was excellent, especially the pork carnitas and Mexican street corn! I definitely highly recommend and would love to head to their cafe in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey!“

“The breakfast there was amazing and the bacon pancakes are to die for. That’s how good they were. That was the breakfast my family had“

“Stephanie in the bar area is great! Great service always!“

“breakfast, lunch, or dinner... they have the best sandwiches at the most reasonable prices around“

“Such a lovely, welcoming dining experience. The food is amazing, as is the chef. His specials were made with love and some of the best meals we have ever had. Could not give a higher recommendation.“

“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.“

“My family and I got the chx caesar wrap, wake up burger, teriyaki Cauliflower, plantains, mozzarella sticks, chx fingers, cheesesteak, Mac and cheese and fries with cheese and ranch last night. I woke up thinking about it this morning. We literally LOVED every single thing and can't wait to go back!! I saw all the amazing reviews online and had to give it a try. So glad we did! We are lucky enough to live right up the block. Woohoo!!“

“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.“

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

“D’jeet? We sure did, and it was amazing! We had two of the specials,the swordfish and buttermilk fried chicken. Both were delicious! I recommend making a reservation for the weekend, We stopped in on a Saturday without one, but we were lucky there were outside tables available.“

“Service was absolutely horrible. Had to walk out of diner. Waitress wouldn't bring menus or coffee to us even after asking 3 times. There 22 min with no service. Waitress said they only do one customer at a time. Terrible place don't go there“

“Very nice addition to the Monmouth County food scene . We tried the onion soup (which was supurb) and a couple of the burgers.. The burgers were good but not over the top like some of NYCs best. I look forward to sampling more of the menu in the very near future .“

“Elli’s backyard is a fabulous brunch and dinner spot with EXCELLENT service. We fell in love with the food and atmosphere of the place on New Year’s Day. We had an excellent brunch there and asked if they hosted bigger parties. This weekend we celebrated my 30th birthday there and they couldn’t be more accommodating. We had 25 people and they moved the tables so that we were all sitting together. They also added special touches like a champagne cart (it’s BYOB so we brought our own champagne but they decorated the cart nicely for us and put out pitches of orange juice), chalkboard birthday signs on the table, and bringing our complimentary dessert with a fun firecracker when it was time to sing. They allowed us to bring in additional decorations and cupcakes for dessert. They had 3-4 servers waiting on us who couldn’t have been sweeter. The owner, Patrick, checked in with us throughout our brunch to make sure everything was perfect. The service was above and beyond! And the FOOD! The food was SO delicious! Everyone was SO happy with what they ordered! Delicious menu items that are large portions and creatively plated. They allowed us to take our time and catch up with everyone at our party and did not rush us out. We couldn’t recommend Elli’s backyard more! We thank Patrick and his workers so much for making my birthday extra special! We highly recommend to everyone and can’t wait to come back!“

“good food good music good people!“

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

“I’m giving 5 stars for the food, but really for the excellent service provided by Sean. He provided service for my sister and I that was beyond what was to be expected. He accommodated our sitting outdoors and took care of our every need! He was excellent. I only regret that I can’t give him more stars!“

“We stopped going because the portions where less but the price was increased so we gave it another chance n they definitely improved the portions were wonderful that was equal to the price n i had the goat n it was delicious n my husband had the breakfast combo n he was very happy with the pancake sizes n the delicious eggs“

“Breakfast and lunch....Excellent. Friday night special dinner menu an added bonus. Along with live music...a Must Do! Roger on the guitar! I will be back.“

“Excellent accommodations and first class treatment from check-in thru departure. The front desk displayed tremendous hospitality and the amenities were as promised. Rooms were spacious, beds freshly made and comfortable. When we asked for something extra, we received extra and more. A delightful experience!!“

“I went to the Robinson Ale House on June 29, 2024. Service was excellent. The waitress was wonderful. My husband and I had lunch. I had a T-bone steak special , he had meatloaf. They were excellent. We had key lime pie for dessert. Really good too. We were seated outside on the side because we needed shade. Planning another trip in August. I can’t wait to try the Drunken Clams this time if it’s still on their menu. I hope I get the same waitress. If they still have the T-bone on their daily special I recommend you get that. I had mine medium rare. Quite pricey but well worth it. The rest of the menu is moderately priced. Good generous sized portions. Definitely recommend. 5 stars“

“food was great. service the best. ambience pleasant loved this place.“

“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“

“Had breakfast today at a Perkins in Hazlet and was pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity of the food. Our waiter was pleasant and attentive , the restaurant was clean and comfortable and the ladies rest room was noticeably spotless! Good job Perkins! We'll be back!“

“Went to the Mothers Day Brunch OMG what a delicious brunch !!!“

“We came here for lunch, but ordered from regular menu, not the lhe lunch special or "todays special", that the bill was high.
The restaurant itself is very big, and it's commonly used as a wedding venue and banquet hall.
There are outdoor and indoor sitting areas, and both offer plenty of sittings.
There is a huge bar inside, a d smaller outside.
The restaurant is located right next to Lake Lefferts and has the lake view.
Food.
We had mozzarella sticks, calmary, spicy shrimp.
I had salmon as my entrée.
Mozzarella sticks were great. Personally I don't calmary, I tried, still No-no for me.
Salmon itself was very juicy, perfectly grilled, bit it's sause was too sweet for me, so I didn't enjoy it as I was hoping for.
The restaurant has a very landscaping, pond with lilies and small waterfall in the front.
After you enter on the left side there is a very beautiful passage to a banquet hall.
I would recommend this place due to its beauty and lake front location and willing to give it 1 more try foodwise.
Matawan, New Jersey“

“Our waiter James was amazing. Very personable. The food was delicious. I can’t wait to go back again“

“Great food , excellent staff“

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

“I had a really long day and actually wasn't feeling going put to dinner. Great experience, great staff, fantastic food. For us it was kid friendly and my children were becoming buddies with everyone. we will certainly be back with the whole family!“

“Go there every time we are at sandy hook great food snd service“

“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!“

“Coolest place ever - def check it out.“

“if you want food that doesn't have junky additives, this is your store. Unlike other places that sell rotisserie chickens that are injected with sugary additives, the ones here are organic and have no unhealthy things added. Their bread is fresh. The choices in items are healthy. the only negatives about the store are 1) high prices and 2) some of the produce is old. We buy our produce at farms during seasonal bounty or else we buy it at Foodtown.“

“I hate to leave bad reviews but we have never had an issue till today. It wasn’t busy but the food took forever. My daughter had to take her food Togo. When they brought out the food he told me that he would bring the syrup. I had to ask him 2 times because he forgot. The pancakes were already cold. Never did we get more water. I get it!It happens. I also ordered pancakes to go but we were forgotten we had gotten our check and waited an extra 25 min. The food was good. Just sad todays service isn’t like it has been in the past.“

“Very friendly server Hailey. Prompt with all requests. Made it easy to use our pre purchased coupon as a part of a play package. Delicious empanada appetizer and Poke Bowl entree!!!“