Restaurants in Toms River

“Jennifer was fantastic! She is very friendly and knowledgeable about the restaurant. She went over all the new menu items. I ordered a special drink and she went out of her way to see if the bar had the ingredients to make it. She paid a lot of attention to us as appropriate. We appreciated her thoughtfulness and great service. PF Chang has fabulous food we loved everything.”

“Fantastic food and service! Can’t wait to come back, great, friendly atmosphere.”

“I would give them 3 out of 5 stars. since the day they opened, inconsistent with food and drinks. one day the sliders are medium, the next well done. one day your $16 martini is full, the next it's missing the top inch of the drink. one day the pizza is ok, the next time is soup. last time the service was just ok. tonight she was great.”

“Amazing food, great service, it’s truly wonderful what this kitchen does for the community.”

“We love going to Spire every weekend! Everyone is so nice there the girls even know our drinks by heart and have them ready for us even before we order.”

“The best service and food.”

“Hands down the best sushi I've ever had. Everything is top quality and it shows. The owner and staff are amazing.”

“I would Iike to share my favorite 🍣 restaurant. The food is amazing. We go religiously every week and it's exceptional every time. You have to try thier hibachi as well. The staff is super friendly. Best Japanese restaurant in the area.”

“If you're looking for incredible Mediterranean food in Toms River, you have to check out Royal Grill 37! My husband and I went yesterday, and everything was absolutely delicious — fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. You can really tell this place is a local gem. As a local neighborhood realtor, I always say the heart of a great community is its people — and places like Royal Grill 37 make Toms River feel like home. Whether you're just visiting or planning to put down roots here, this neighborhood has so much to offer (and amazing food like this is just the start!). If you ever need a hand buying or selling a home in the area, I'd love to help you find your perfect spot — just like we found our perfect meal here! - Sharon McKenzie-Venning | Local Neighborhood Realtor McKenzie Estate Sales & Auctions & Real Estate Services (732) 232-4308 | mckenzie-venning.realtor”

“Another fabulous meal! Food is prepared expertly and the portions are very generous. The staff is attentive and friendly. Atmosphere is calming and inviting. Pasta is always cooked to perfection imagine Al dente pasta in a restaurant! Chicken francese was delightful. Steak giambotta was tender and huge! Perfect family destination”

“Do not sleep on this place !! Talk about a hidden little gem!! My hubby and I stopped by for lunch today and we were absolutely blown away . We both had the Boulevard Burger and it was amazing! The burger was cooked to perfection, the onion jam melts in your mouth, the roll was super fresh …. Just plain delicious!! Gunna be our new fav spot 😊😊”

“I would recommend this location for its comfortable setting and location. The staff are attentive and the service is genuine. The management and owner operator are always welcoming and kind . The food is good as well so , visit the place and enjoy your time . Tuesday Night Bingo with Prices lol”

“thanks to the polite waitress and manager that took care of us last night... have a few too many Doms. They are the best and really hot the spot if you're looking to get a buzz... After our night of getting smashed we got cut off, and manager even gave us a ride to the hotel across the street. so thanks again for taking the time to truly care about your patrons....”

“I haven't left a review in while. I have been to F&R for many different occasions. My Brother in law and my wife's mile stone birthday. My own birthday 🎂 and every chance we can stop by. Love the family owned restaurant and all the people running it, front and back. Thanks to Michelle and Danielle Tonight was amazing the Tuna appetizer was tremendous and our favorite dinners were spot on. ( Chicken Papa) And filet mignon. If you have never been there it's a Must. Upscale Italian restaurant. Byo. Love it and Thank you ladies”

“Dina’s cooking is Amazing! The food service and hospitality are all excerional!! Everyone makes you feel like family sitting at their dining room table at their house. Made my dad’s 85th birthday so special !🎂🍓🍰 Thank you Rich, David and staff”

“My husband and I went to Patricia’s and we were overly happy with everything. The food was awesome. the service was awesome. Everyone there was so friendly. I would highly recommend ❤️”

“Excellent food and friendly customer services every time!!”

“Tonight was my second time doing happy hour at JoeBellas. The Fig and Pear martini is straight up divine. The happy hour menu is fun. I had no problem eating Parmesan Truffle Fries for dinner LOL so so yummy. My husband and I brought his cousins last Saturday for a beautiful sit down dinner and as we were being seated we saw our neighbor's from two houses over! Bought them a round of course. Everyone was very happy with their meal. What a fun local restaurant. You'll wait in the summer time of course, totally worth the wait but now that we locals have it back I'll be frequenting more often. I happen to bring a friend tonight who is now a loyal fan. #lovejoebellas”

“Just wanted to say thank you for the excellent food for our recent party. The guests were all commenting how delicious and well prepared the food was. It was also more food than we expected, and was very well packed for transport. We’ve enjoyed the experience of dining at Sofia’s, and now also the catered g experience.”

“Update. Waitress was good. Food was good. But it took way too long to get salmon dinner (45+ minutes). Looks like a new manager in there. I hope they get this worked out.”

“The chicken tostones were good! The crab dip was delicious as usual. There wasn’t a wait which was nice. I met up with one of my girlfriends. Our waitress was alright! Overall, our experience was okay.”

“I was wondering about this place for a while and finally went last night. Food was very good, fresh and nice portions for the price. They have interesting things on the menu and the vibes are good!”

“Theresa's Osaka Asian Bistro has an extensive menu of delicious asian inspired food. Their specials are always an added bonus and definately worth trying. From the first time we visited, we were treated as valuable guests by their professional staff. We have never been disappointed. That keeps us going back. If you enjoy sushi and asian inspired cuisine, we suggest giving them a try.”

“Pretty sure we’ll never get pizza anywhere. So amazing to see a restaurant take “gluten free” seriously. Their gluten free pizza came on its own baking sheet to avoid cross contamination in the oven. They also didn’t cut it but instead delivered w w a plastic pizza cutter. Best part was the taste 💕. Kid approved. Thank you so much. Ordering again tonight !”

“This place is such a great find! The food is always fresh and carefully prepared to perfection. From rolls to bowls, sides to appetizers all of their food has such a great taste to it. Try the Crab Rangoon, Boneless Spare Ribs or their dumplings and enjoy!!”

“Where else can I not judged for eating 10 hamburgers in a sitting??”

“New to the area and just so glad to have an Indian restaurant I can eat at that I don't have to worry about the spice. Everyone at the table enjoyed their food and had the heat adjusted to where they liked it. We will be coming back!”

“Best chinese take out in Toms River! Super friendly service and good food everytime this is a go to for takeout for my family, perfect for lunch specials or for dinner, take out or delivery only.”

“Best in Toms River! Taste like city Chinese food. The people are nice. & it’s cheaper than some other local Chinese restaurants. Plus, they add egg rolls and soup with their combination platters. I have eat had anything bad from them. Everything was great! Thank you 🙂”

“I've been coming here for a while and it's always excellent. But tonight was different. They just served me the best NYC style chinese food I've ever eaten. That Orange Chicken was food for the Soul. Thank you guys 🙏🙏”

“The girls working the mornings are the A Team”

“Lori Alex and the cat girl are awesome. Their sweet nice and do an amazing job best mcdonaldd but they do need help those poor people are always working so hard and diligently”

“phenomenal food!!! I could eat here every day! fresh and crisp ingredients every time!”

“We were there last night for the first time. The food was fabulous and our server ( nephew of the owner) was terrific. We all ordered different things and all our dishes were great. The 3 milk cake for dessert was to die for as well as the Colombian coffee. There really is a Margo the owner. She served us also and hugged has all as we left. A gem of a restaurant with no pretentious atmosphere great food and family run. We will be back.”

“Only did a take out order so cant speak to much about the atmosphere... but the service was very polite and accommodating. Food also came out as always and not too expensive in my opinion. Recommend coming here whether it's take out or sitting down and staying”

“Great food first time being here and think I found me new spot”

“Absolutely delicious, so much flavor.”

“I ordered three different cheesesteaks, some egg rolls and some fries. I can honestly say this is the best cheesesteak place I have ever ordered from. Every single one was amazing. The buffalo chicken egg rolls were awesome as well.”

“We just tried Giddy’s Toms River last night and to quote my son the pizza was “NEXT LEVEL”. Couldn’t have said it better! These guys know what they are doing and don’t play games! Pizza was incredible! Just had to share so others can be in the know! Enjoy!”

“friendly staff family place. awesome food I leave an hour and a half away every time I have a chance while I'm in the area. I don't hesitate to stop highly recommended ❤️”

“I took my friend out to dinner for her birthday. We had the most amazing experience at Tardis! The food was absolutely incredible and the service was wonderful! This is most definitely a 5 star restaurant in every way! Highly recommended!”

“My hubby and I had the best Italian Hot Dog at Dickey’s with a side of crispy onion rings and fried sweet plantains. Great service too! The place was immaculate and reminded us of a 50’s diner. I would highly recommend!”

“We were in New Jersey for 6 days on vacation. We ate here 3 times and it was delicious!!! Very friendly staff, clean restaurant, and cute decor 💙 10/10 recommend 😁”

“Came here for a quick, Sunday homestyle breakfast and was not disappointed at all. The atmosphere is unique, to say the least, but also gives a lot to start conversations amongst the table. Serving portions were superb and food was very tasty. I have seen other comments and reviews that were very negative and nasty, but everybody can have a bad day once in a while. They were complaining on the service and owner/waiter being rude and yelling. I've seen more positive ratings than negative ones. While not everybody has the same humor, people can definitely be some Debbie downers. All in all, we had a nice experience and enjoyed the food. Ihop who?? Lol will def be back!!!”

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

“everything delicious and fresh, we love it 😍”

“Just had my daughter’s party yesterday and my mother in law got the cake and desserts and they were absolutely amazing! All of the guests kept talking about them! Everyone asking where we got everything. The rainbow cake omg amazing! 😋 and my daughters cake turned out EXACTLY like the picture we sent them! Thank you JG desserts!”

“I ordered a dozen bundtinis on line for my daughter’s birthday. They were ready when I arrived to pick them up and looked wonderful. They were so delicious. Everyone enjoyed them. They’re great to bring to someone’s home and perfect to serve at your own home. The shop is so cute. I will definitely be back!”

“Went there for the first time ever. Had to bring our phone to be fixed in the same plaza. So we stopped in for a bite to eat. Nick had a meatball empanada which was absolutely delicious. I had “the tower” two pieces of fried eggplant with layered fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers topped with a balsamic reduction glaze. OMG it was so very light and refreshing. After the phone was fixed several hours later we went back and got more to have for dinner.”

“Awesome food, great service!!!”

“Best subs around! My dental office, TR Smiles is a huge fan. They are our go to for our office lunch orders 👌”

“I dream about their tofu 😍😍😍😍 friendliest staff, little to no wait time for food, can't wait to be able to go back”

“My granddaughter & I were there for lunch today & we had Denise as our server (waitress), she was so nice & very patient - I give her 5 🌟 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🥰”

“Very professional, great service, great treats!”

“Great delicious food! It will satisfy your taste buds for sure!”

“They get 5 stars from me .. delicious sub sandwiches, fresh cold cuts. With all the spices I love. The people working there are fantastic. They have heart and care about others 5 stars for the hooper ave location silverton nj”

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

“I love their sub sandwiches. The people that work their are very friendly.”

“I placed an order via their online app and the third party deliverer never arrived with my food so I caller to check on the order and even though the issue wasn't theirs, they delivered the order themselves”

“We love Villaggio’s pizzeria. It’s our go to for subs, Italian hot dogs, fresh salads and pizza. Their four cheese pizza is amazing!! Have always used delivery and the service is top notch!!! Friendly drivers and super fast delivery of always Hot and Fresh delicious food. Our son loves it so much he and his friends go there for lunch on their bicycles often! Keep up the great job everyone!!!”

“Fabulous food drinks and staff”

“Johnny G’s just catered our sons birthday party and it was AMAZING. Definitely recommend to anyone. Mike was awesome and very helpful. 11 out of 10 for sure!!!”

“2-23-2024 had the hot lunch RIBS potatoes and string beans DELICIOUS !”

“Verace is my go to frequently, their wraps are delicious, I recommend the buffalo chicken wrap with your choice of fries or onion rings, and a MUST try is their Grandma thin crust Sicilian square cooked to a perfect golden crust, topped with plum sauce, fresh mozzarella and torn basil. You will love this one! Owners and employees are great, you can't go wrong with anything off their menu. Give them a try!”

“Harrys BBQ is the best around! Everything Ive tried has been amazing! You must come and try his food!”

“I’ve lived in Silverton for 8 years and have never been in there until yesterday- OMG what a wonderful place! It took me 15 min to decide what meat to buy, soooo many delicious looking choices. I ended up choosing the stuffed chicken breasts and they were incredible!! This place will be my go-to now for meat!!”

“We are not from the area but this place caught my eye as we were driving past. So we stopped in and picked up a pre-made ice cream cake out of their case to celebrate a family birthday.

This cake was fantastic!
They offer both a small and a large round. After some thought I opted for the large one despite us only being 10 people. It proved to be the right decision because everyone wanted a second piece. (My advice is go bigger)

Their cake is better then a normal ice cream cake in every way. The quality of the ice cream, a surprise layer of regular vanilla cake, a thin layer of fudge AND the chocolate crunchies inside. Just MMMMMM

Overall, we were delighted that we took the Yellow Brick Road.”

“Food was very tasty and exactly what you want and expect from a NJ diner. They had quite a few daily off menu specials and I went for a classic diner food. Chipped beef on toast, grits and coffee. All tasted really good.

Parking: Plenty of parking on premises

Kid-friendliness: Yes. Easily and happily welcomed”

“Sweet Carolina Barbecue Tims River is the best! The brisket is tender, juicy and flavorful!!! The cornbread is vey moist it melts in your mouth! The best baked beans and Cole slaw are delicious! Those are my family’s favorites! Their pulled pork and chicken is also very good! They also make a delicious whole chicken!!! The food is great! The service is wonderful! They go out of their way to help make a delicious meal for your party wither it is for 5 or 20+ people. I have had them cater my parties and everyone loves Sweet Carolinas Bbq!! Give them a try you will not be disappointed!!! Thank you for always making my parties food a success!!!”

“First time there was for an early lunch on Super Bowl Sunday. We both had the #18 shrimp Pho and it was the best I have ever had. The broth was wonderful and all the ingredients excellent! Perfectly prepared tender shrimps! We will be back for certain! Go Chiefs :)”

“The Food and Grocery Items are the BEST! I love coming to Luigi's and the entire staff is GREAT!!”

“Wow! What a nice surprise! Great food and hospitality that's rare today. Authentic delicious made-to-order food and exceptional service. As first-timers, we were treated to a taste of their outstanding penne vodka and a creme-filled zepole. Wowee! We'll be back for sure. BYOB ???”

“We had the pizza today it was excellent, great crust, very good sauce and lots of cheese. The warm and toasted bread was awesome!!!😋 We’ll be back again and will try the dinners. Highly recommend”

“Yesterday was my very first time visiting this deli. Being half Polish and loving all things Poland as well as hearing how great this place was, my husband and I decided to check this place out for ourselves. I was totally blown away with their variety of Polish products, handmade refrigerated pirogies and other homemade Polish food, Polish canned goods, cookies, candies, and even Polish magazines. My husband absolutely loved the cookies he bought which reminded him of the cookies his neighbor used to make when he was growing up. The pirogies and the latkes I bought were phenomenal!!! I look forward to trying all the other homemade products this deli has to offer!!! If you love all things Polish, this place is definitely worth a visit!!!!”

“Highly recommended! This place is great!”

“Best Patty melt in the State of New Jersey fresh juicy Lots of saute onions equality meat Grill tasty rye bread You won't get another better than poppies Patty melt My go to Place for quality food”

“We have gone here every weekend ever since we found out about this place! I wish they opened earlier than 11 am :( - Their coffee (specifically lattes) are out of this world. Before, LaVazza had my favorite lattes, but now CB does! Not only that, but $4-5 for an amazing good sized-coffee? I have probably had 15 by now and I have never had a bad one. I've tried most of their specialty candy bar lattes but the Jack Frost is my favorite - Service is outstanding. I've been served by multiple employees and so far they've all been extremely nice and helpful. Both dine-in and take-out. They are also very fast - Food is also extremely good, but, in my opinion a bit too expensive for what it is. However, the size is decent and it tastes very high quality. 15% lower price would be better. The chicken parm sandwich and caesar salad are my favorites and one of the best I've ever had (longhorn beats their caesar). Food has not disappointed so far - Environment is also nice. Clean area, clean bathrooms, and bonus that it's not always jam packed so it's quite peaceful Food I have tried and enjoyed: quesadilla, grilled chicken nachos, fries, caesar salad, classic pizzette, cheeseburger, sicily stuffed chicken wrap, chicken brushette wrap, chicken broccoli cheddar wrap, chicken cordon bleu wrap. Their chicken is also fantastic”

“We've been eating Hunan Gardens food since before John and Shirley bought this restaurant from Lisa and Uncle. But boy John and Shirley have shown how committed they are to all of their patrons. They became parents of 2 wonderful children throughout the years. Their daughter Kim, attends Rutgers and still makes time to help mom and dad out. Their son Kevin, is a graduate from HS North in Tom's River. Even during Covid theyveorked hard at staying open and serving the best Chinese food in noot just Tom's River but in my opinion Ocean County. I for one would love for them to be able to reopen sit-down eat in restaurant. John definitely has the best pork fried rice. Nobody makes it like him. Congratulations John and Shirley you really have served your patrons well. Thank you.”

“The breakfast is awesome there I raped that place at 5 because every time I come in there the waitress the owners and all the workers are greathey're always helpful pleasant Goodness for a better experience than Town & Country bakery I would never go anywhere else for breakfast that is at awesome place I could never cheat I tried other places couldn't get the same breakfast Town & Country diner is the best couldn't ask her a better breakfast lunch breakfast or dinner”

“We have ordered some del6food for dinner, chk marsala, chk parm hero/sub, balsamic chk salad. We lived in ny until recently & we have tried other pizzeria/ italian cooking here we never had a bad meal or service. I highly recommend Schianos.”

“Ordered through DoorDash last night and couldn't have been happier! I was craving Fried Calamari. It was crispy and light, not at all greasy, and came with a large container of freshly made marinara sauce on the side. On a whim, I also ordered a Linguini with White Clam Sauce which I planned on saving for tonight's dinner. Didn't happen. When I opened the container, saw and smelled the pasta, I had to try it. I wound up eating a third of it immediately. The sauce was chock full of small little necks and chopped garlic and had a substantial and thoroughly enjoyable flavor which complemented the linguini rather than overpowering it. And this all came with a full, small loaf of Italian bread! What more could I ask for? Plus they use eco friendly aluminum and paper take out containers. I'll be back to try other items on their menu.”

“always good food best fried chicken around !! my go to place”

“I go there once every two weeks and their service and their professionalism with the outcome of the food is rewarding to say the least. There prices are always 4 to 5 dollars cheaper than anywhere else also.”

“What happened to the lobster sliders that were on the menu?? They were the best. Very disappointed..have not been back!!”

“I haven't left a review in while. I have been to F&R for many different occasions. My Brother in law and my wife's mile stone birthday. My own birthday 🎂 and every chance we can stop by. Love the family owned restaurant and all the people running it, front and back. Thanks to Michelle and Danielle Tonight was amazing the Tuna appetizer was tremendous and our favorite dinners were spot on. ( Chicken Papa) And filet mignon. If you have never been there it's a Must. Upscale Italian restaurant. Byo. Love it and Thank you ladies”

“I ordered a cake for my 75th birthday - chocolate cake, chocolate mousse filling and chocolate whipped cream (more like a mocha). It was the best cake ever and everyone raved about it. With all the chocolate you would think it would be very sweet but it wasn’t. Very light and not at all sweet. I have also gotten cookies from there several and they were delicious. I highly recommend Red Rise Bakery!!.”

“Love the food been going here forever friendly staff always a great experience....”

“I had heard about them and had cupcakes from there one time that were really good. Ordered a carrot cake for 30+ guests for a birthday party. Two special requests were accommodated without question. A week later people are still commenting about how delicious it was. Thanks to the terrific staff, you helped make my wife's milestone birthday more memorable.”

“Just got home and couldn’t wait to tell others about this great find. L'Osteria serves authentic finely prepared Italian food at a level with the best you’ll find anywhere in the tri-state area. Each selection we had was instantly the best version of that dish we ever had. From creamy Mozzerella en Corroza like none I’ve ever had before to Parciatelli alla Norma, their Fresh Made Parciatelli Pasta and Eggplant entre it seems every dish brought to the table was a new experience in warm, feel good dining. The wait staff was attentive and gracious throughout and the prices were on par with most fine dining establishments so why not go to L’Osteria for a truly wonderful experience!”

“We were there last night for the first time. The food was fabulous and our server ( nephew of the owner) was terrific. We all ordered different things and all our dishes were great. The 3 milk cake for dessert was to die for as well as the Colombian coffee. There really is a Margo the owner. She served us also and hugged has all as we left. A gem of a restaurant with no pretentious atmosphere great food and family run. We will be back.”

“Another fabulous meal! Food is prepared expertly and the portions are very generous. The staff is attentive and friendly. Atmosphere is calming and inviting. Pasta is always cooked to perfection imagine Al dente pasta in a restaurant! Chicken francese was delightful. Steak giambotta was tender and huge! Perfect family destination”

“Absolutely delicious, so much flavor.”

“Food was very tasty and exactly what you want and expect from a NJ diner. They had quite a few daily off menu specials and I went for a classic diner food. Chipped beef on toast, grits and coffee. All tasted really good.

Parking: Plenty of parking on premises

Kid-friendliness: Yes. Easily and happily welcomed”

“Divine scenic location 🥰‼️”

“Freddy’s is a place that makes everyone happy. It’s not just shakes and burgers. Their onion rings are so delicious. The chicken puts the other places to shame. I love the hotdogs. You’ll do yourself a disservice if you don’t leave with a pint of their frozen custard or a concrete.”

“They need to get shades for the front windows the sun was blinding at my table so bright it was painful and very hard to see. Other than that everything was great.”

“Great meal..friendly staff”

“Came here for a quick, Sunday homestyle breakfast and was not disappointed at all. The atmosphere is unique, to say the least, but also gives a lot to start conversations amongst the table. Serving portions were superb and food was very tasty. I have seen other comments and reviews that were very negative and nasty, but everybody can have a bad day once in a while. They were complaining on the service and owner/waiter being rude and yelling. I've seen more positive ratings than negative ones. While not everybody has the same humor, people can definitely be some Debbie downers. All in all, we had a nice experience and enjoyed the food. Ihop who?? Lol will def be back!!!”

“Wow! What a nice surprise! Great food and hospitality that's rare today. Authentic delicious made-to-order food and exceptional service. As first-timers, we were treated to a taste of their outstanding penne vodka and a creme-filled zepole. Wowee! We'll be back for sure. BYOB ???”

“I haven't been here in years. Thought it was good night to take some family members out to dinner. The food was still delicious. And on this Saturday it was very busy

Dietary restrictions: Not sure as far as cross-contamination with a buffet because there's so many different foods being cooked at once

Parking: The parking is free but there are two restaurants right next to each other that get busy on the weekend.

Wheelchair accessibility: The location is wheelchair accessible.”

“Bro let me tell you, the Marsala was amazing. Great environment, drove down from north Jersey. Save me a spot I’LL BE BACK”

“What happened to the lobster sliders that were on the menu?? They were the best. Very disappointed..have not been back!!”

“I ordered three different cheesesteaks, some egg rolls and some fries. I can honestly say this is the best cheesesteak place I have ever ordered from. Every single one was amazing. The buffalo chicken egg rolls were awesome as well.”

“This Ihop has a wonderful atmosphere and a terrific staff who are so friendly. The new bananas foster pancake of the month is so delicious and get it with the combo! I also enjoyed the manager Joe coming over to us to make sure everything was tasting great.”

“My granddaughter & I were there for lunch today & we had Denise as our server (waitress), she was so nice & very patient - I give her 5 🌟 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🥰”