My husband and I only just discovered Origins despite living about 2 miles away. The food and service are amazing! I wish we knew about it sooner but we will definitely be back. We started with yummy crab stuffed portobello mushrooms. My lobster risotto special was delicious, and my husband loved his filet. We finished it off with the most unique and delicious combination of flavors, the pistachio ricotta cake. Can’t wait to go back!
Karen Peretz
We have often passed this unassuming restaurant and we finally tried it. Why did we wait so long?!? We went with another local couple and we all agreed that this is one of our new favorites. It’s small with limited seating so I definitely suggest reservations. The food is outstanding! We started with the drunken clams and burrata appetizers which were so good we knew we were going to love the rest. We then received our orders of shrimp and lobster ravioli in a vodka sauce, seafood capellini, and scallops. Loved them so much that our plates were completely clean when they were cleared😁. We ordered tartufo for dessert which is usually basic but this tasted even better than most! I can’t recommend this restaurant enough - it’s a must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike N.
Honestly we were a little skeptical at first just based upon the appearance… it needs a good “pick me up”, some new lights, a fresh coat of paint on the walls, the table cloths were not ironed, and were very wrinkled. It’s a very small place, maybe 25 X 35 at best. The only real negative is they charge you $4 per soda, but they give it to you out of a can. I only know this, because I witnessed the waitress crack them open and pour them… a little steep for a small glass of soda, but the staff are super nice people and very friendly, and the food was really good!!! Beyond our expectations regarding the food. We would go back for sure!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joan Macri
Excellent meal! The tuna is so delicious! My husband had the salmon and loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carolyn Tangreti
Delicious meal. Salads were fresh and great portion. Scallops with risotto cooked perfectly & well seasoned. lobster ravioli was fantastic too. We will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dayboat Sea Scallops
Sam Spader
This place is the definition of a hidden gem! One of those places you've driven by a million times and never even looked at. The food was absolutely delicious. We got Lobster Rav with shrimp in vodka sauce (special) the burrata app (special) and porkchop entree. The service was incredible. He was very attentive and the place inside is absolutely adorable. Definitely recommend!
Dietary restrictions: The menu had symbols to identify if something was gluten free. And there was a handful of options that were!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata Pesto
Jim In Brick
Delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dayboat Sea Scallops
Glenn Culos
I would call Origins a hidden gem. What a great surprise the first time we ate there. I had a lobster risotto on special and there was no shortage of lobster that's for sure. It's only the owner and his wife and it is a very small restaurant with maybe 10 tables. Amazing all around so but I recommend that you call first to make a reservation for the weekends. Unit if they don't pick up just leave a message to get back to you for sure.
Such a great, cozy restaurant! The food is amazing with well thought out flavors. Very intimate service and surroundings. Very limited seating so reservations are a must. BYOB
My husband and I only just discovered Origins despite living about 2 miles away. The food and service are amazing! I wish we knew about it sooner but we will definitely be back. We started with yummy crab stuffed portobello mushrooms. My lobster risotto special was delicious, and my husband loved his filet. We finished it off with the most unique and delicious combination of flavors, the pistachio ricotta cake. Can’t wait to go back!
We have often passed this unassuming restaurant and we finally tried it. Why did we wait so long?!? We went with another local couple and we all agreed that this is one of our new favorites. It’s small with limited seating so I definitely suggest reservations. The food is outstanding! We started with the drunken clams and burrata appetizers which were so good we knew we were going to love the rest. We then received our orders of shrimp and lobster ravioli in a vodka sauce, seafood capellini, and scallops. Loved them so much that our plates were completely clean when they were cleared😁. We ordered tartufo for dessert which is usually basic but this tasted even better than most! I can’t recommend this restaurant enough - it’s a must try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly we were a little skeptical at first just based upon the appearance… it needs a good “pick me up”, some new lights, a fresh coat of paint on the walls, the table cloths were not ironed, and were very wrinkled. It’s a very small place, maybe 25 X 35 at best. The only real negative is they charge you $4 per soda, but they give it to you out of a can. I only know this, because I witnessed the waitress crack them open and pour them… a little steep for a small glass of soda, but the staff are super nice people and very friendly, and the food was really good!!! Beyond our expectations regarding the food. We would go back for sure!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent meal! The tuna is so delicious! My husband had the salmon and loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious meal.
Salads were fresh and great portion.
Scallops with risotto cooked perfectly & well seasoned. lobster ravioli was fantastic too.
We will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dayboat Sea Scallops
This place is the definition of a hidden gem! One of those places you've driven by a million times and never even looked at. The food was absolutely delicious. We got Lobster Rav with shrimp in vodka sauce (special) the burrata app (special) and porkchop entree. The service was incredible. He was very attentive and the place inside is absolutely adorable. Definitely recommend!
Dietary restrictions: The menu had symbols to identify if something was gluten free. And there was a handful of options that were!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata Pesto
Delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dayboat Sea Scallops
I would call Origins a hidden gem. What a great surprise the first time we ate there. I had a lobster risotto on special and there was no shortage of lobster that's for sure. It's only the owner and his wife and it is a very small restaurant with maybe 10 tables. Amazing all around so but I recommend that you call first to make a reservation for the weekends. Unit if they don't pick up just leave a message to get back to you for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tartufo, Roasted Organic Asparagus, Surf and Turf Special, Lobster Risotto
Great food that’s well presented, with a quaint atmosphere. A hidden gem that will make you want to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good byob. The PEI mussels app is outstanding and a must. Our entrees were very good also. Everything is made to order and with fine detail.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sesame Tuna, Dayboat Sea Scallops
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely love everything about this place. Hidden gem around Brick and Pt. Pleasant area. Will definitely back to try their other dishes.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We just had dinner here tonight. A perfect place!! Quiet and intimate and the food was perfect. We would highly recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Calamari with Aji Verde Aoili, Roasted Asparagus
Remember BYOB! But food was fresh!
The restaurant is a lovely gem in a strip mall. The food was on level with a NYC top notch establishment. Every items was well prepared and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wedge Salad, Sesame Tuna, Rack of Lamb, Asparagus Soup
Such a great, cozy restaurant! The food is amazing with well thought out flavors. Very intimate service and surroundings. Very limited seating so reservations are a must. BYOB
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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