“Kept hearing about this place so came in, food was outstanding! Great portions, the marinara was amazing. Had the stuffed veal and was great. Everyone loved all the food. Will def be back. Had numerous staff and owners check on us and place had a great atmosphere“
“What an amazing experience we had for our anniversary! The DJ was amazing and his name was DJ Bobby, he loves Michael Jackson and loves to interact with the crowd. The waiter and waitresses were very nice and attentive. It was a shame the weather was very rainy but we made the best of it. Also, the food was okay and the pasta was very mushy and inedible. They explained they don't normally get it catered from Capone's but it was the only place available for the last sail for the season. Besides the food, everything else was absolutely amazing!“
“We went there tonight after a hard days work and we were pleasantly surprised at how friendly the staff was!! The waiters were unbelievably quick to take our orders and bring our food out! The whole time the place was packed and they were always smiling and being super friendly!!! This place will not disappoint!!!!“
“The food is exceptional and consistent! It’s nice to have local business like this thrive. The owners are awesome people that collaborate with other businesses in the area; bringing everyone up with them, that’s the way small business should be. Try a lettuce wrapper classic burger with old bay fries; you won’t be dissapointed.“
“We go here every weekend (best grits, breakfast quesadillas, good omelets, good service!) while eating today they asked if we could switch tables to accommodate a larger party which we didn’t mind anyway, but they comped the bill! Good people great food!“
“Great local place for Breakfast or lunch. We both had pancakes and they were absolutely amazing. I love the decor or older tables, mixed and match chairs, big coffee mugs and tons of great signs and photos on the walls. Oh and a ton of awards as well. Really god find.“
“Ok, I came yesterday and it was amazing. Teas and Lattes are great. (Not trues coffee yet).Today this Mango Checken Nacho [and in Hate Mango, but mom insisted]... Amazing! I like Mango now.Visit #3 - got the special veggies Buffalo wrap! ? this is amazing!And the Avocado Tofu Scamble toast which I give it an 8. (I'd change 2 things to make it 10 in my book, 1. Heat the plate to prevent toast from cooling down. 2. Spread the toppings to be mixed and not three separate)Atmosphere: seats are too hard, and straight backed. The menu alone is reason to, but it's just not comfortable. Too much hookah art LOL.“
“Miss old-fashioned Jersey shore breakfast? Look no further than Poppy’s. Run by Tina with Poppy (named by their grandson) in the kitchen. Their lunches are as good as their breakfasts!The prices are unbelievable! And sandwiches come with soup or fries. (Get their soups, incredible and all homemade.) they have an extensive list of daily specials all under $13.95 (including the soup.Huge menu. Their meatballs and gravy are homemade, so is their coleslaw and tartar sauce. Service is great. After 40 yrs in the restaurant biz, they know how to do it right!They have a fun 50’s theme with Elvis memorabilia. Even the bathroom have fun 50’s decor.But number 1, to die for, is their homefroes. Sliced thin with onions (on request), super crispy! The best I’ve ever had!!!Drop by for Jersey food cooked by Italian-Americans! Can’t get better than that!Say “hi” to Tina for me.It closes at 3pm, so come early!!!“
“Had the pleasure of having brunch here for Easter. Great set up. Lots of great dishes with Prime Rib and ham ( both cooked perfectly ) on the carving station. Salmon and mussels were fantastic. Pastas were great. Server ( Masha )was so sweet and efficient. Can’t wait until next year!“
“Came here for breakfast one day from the outside i didn't know they served breakfast. I thought it was just hot dogs. But was i wrong they serve breakfast lunch and dinner And the whole menu is available anytime which is great for me bc sometimes i like something more then eggs in the morning. But this time i kept it traditional. I had 2 eggs fried with bacon and crispy fries with some toast. All that for $5 u cant beat that with a stick. Parents had the same thing we also added a side of sausage and some porkskin (Cheecharone idk how to spell it lol) on the side. Both sides were delicious as well. Hidden gem in the Beachwood area. Ill be coming back for lunch and dinner. The service was great. Very nice and friendly. The inside was immaculate clean and very bright and vibrant. The inside is very spacious with alot of seating. The food was fresh and tasty.“
“Nice spot in downtown Toms River. Really nice staff, extensive menu with good variety, and in our four visits, have not had one dish we didn't enjoy. Quickly becoming our go to spot to stop in for a nice meal or get take out.Parking: Depending on time of visit, local street parking can be somewhat difficult“
“Really cute place! They have paintings inside on the walls that you can buy. The food was good. The soup of the day was delicious! The waitress was very sweet and we had no wait. Food came out quick. Nice place for a quick bite or some coffee.“
“This is a little tiny restaurant with a big big impact. Staff is friendly places clean it's eclectic the service was amazing food was outstanding there was a lot of food the portions are huge and the price is reasonable I recommend this to everybody it's very small but delicious a wonderful establishment“
“Nostalgia plus great food and ice cream? Yes, please! Menu is refreshed and yummy, with lots of fresh produce and healthier options. My clam chowder and half chicken salad was fabulous. Even the sliced egg was thoughtful. The frozen yogurt is perfection. Friendly’s will always be my favorite. Wish we had one in Hampton, VA!“
“This post relates to the “New Owners” of Verace’s! The food is outstanding. But by far, my absolute favorite is their pizza that has a sweet and salty taste to it! The pizza crust is on the thin side and so crispy, yet not hard, but definitely crispy! The square pizza is topped with chicken that is marinated in a sweetish coating that has a minor tang to it, coated in sesame seeds. Don’t worry, it’s not “spicy hot” at all. It is also topped with red onion, green and red peppers, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese! The absolute best!!!! You have to give it a try, you won’t be sorry!And the new owners are a beautiful, hard working family who is doing their best to balance their home and work life; with their older children working at the Pizzeria as well from time to time.Please try and support this business as they are a welcome new addition to the Silverton area!“
“I always get their cheese steaks with peppers and onions. Soo good! My only complaints, they close so early! They close at 3:00 and i would love to order dinner for my family at times. I went there 3/10/24 @4:15 pm and they were already closed. They would make a killing if open for dinner until at least 5:30 -6:00 pm. Also, would be fantastic if they delivered, such as via Grub Hub or Uber Eats etc.. Other than those 2 complaints, I LOVE the food and the staff!! Highly recommend ?“
“Was there to enjoy their delicious frozen margaritas... HUGE TIP: it was only $1 extra to get Patron than their house tequila... Also after 9:00pm was half price appetizers which was also great they're chicken wontons A+++ & the frozen mango margarita with sugar not salt also A+++“
“First time here pleasantly surprised by the choice of natural, vegan, and vegetarian foods, as well as options for meat eaters, especially in this area. Some Items were low fat, fat free and tasted delicious. Most restaurants (even grocery stores) in this area do not cater to healthy conscious people. You could also get sweet potato fries, chip and homemade guacamole. they even had a delicious kids menu.“
“This was our first time visiting Turning Point and we were pleasantly surprised. This location is new. The staff and service were excellent. Our server David was wonderful. He appeared to actually like his job which is hard these days working in the service and restaurant industry. Our food came out hot which when you have eggs it it means that it was sent to our table immediately after being prepared and not sitting under a hot lamp. The food tastes fresh and delicious. We for the The GOAT omelet and Huevos Rancheros. We would both order them again. The menu isn’t large like a diner but selections cover everything you would want for a breakfast or Brunch. Coffee was made free and a carafe left at the table which is nice so you don’t wait for a refill from a sever. Lunch menu small but they have salads and sandwiches which all look great. I would definitely go back to this location. We went on a Saturday a little after 10am and there was no wait. Prices are the same as a diner but exceed the quality and definitely the service.“
“Employees very polite and helpful...not as crowded as usual...prices are up about 2 to 3 dollars more..always get chicken parm it just didnt have it great taste..usually its mouth wateringParking: Plenty of parkingKid-friendliness: ...yes kid friendly..“
“Our server, Fern, at the Toms River location was absolutely spectacular! From the moment she greeted us with a smile and hello, we felt instantaneously welcome to the restaurant!! Her customer service skills and upselling skills were beyond exceptional! We came in with the idea of just getting a little something to eat, and she helped us broaden our horizons and tried the new salt and vinegar shrimp!( out of this world) she refilled our beverages in a timely manner, checked on us frequently, did not rush us with the endless shrimp options and spaced out the timing of the next dish perfectly! Kudos to the team in Toms River and a big thank you to our server Fern for making our experience pleasant! Will definitely be back because of food and service!!!“
“The cheesecakes were absolutely stellar. Perfect NY style, creamy and rich. The staff were very friendly and attentive. For appetizers we had the Nonna's meatballs which tasted like they were slow cooked in sauce all day and delicious. I needed a pinch of salt but my tastes are salt heavy. The Italian empanadas were stuffed with chicken cacciatore but we're a little bland, they came with 2 sauces that were amazing, a red pepper and a gremolata. I would rather the gremolata on ANYTHING. We also had the short rib ragu papardelli. The sauce was very red wine forward for me, but the meat was melt in your mouth tender. Overall, a very good meal.“
“I live around the corner and I am certainly grateful. The best part of Aqua Blu is the staff. Kane the bartender is a sweet angel. Speaking of angels - Mike & Juan who are servers, the absolute best. Saturday night DJ always a fun time. Have to mention Alexa too - she's awesome! Love this place, can't go wrong. Even have our family celebrations here.“
“My choice was the turkey club sandwich.My husband had the California Burger. The food was really delicious. The man bartender was also the waiter. He was very pleasant. French fries were hot and we would go back. It was a quiet dinner (Tuesday).“
“Parking was easy and free so that saved us a lot of money compared to Seaside or Point Pleasant. The food came fast as you would expect from a take out place. We had planned grab and go, but then we saw the picnic tables so we sat and enjoyed our meal. We tipped the college kids behind the counter who cleaned up after us. The food was great! One of my boys used the potato slicer for his French Fries and we all got a photo with the legendary founder, Crabby Rick, who served our country. Maybe one day he'll be as famous as Colonel Sanders of KFC so I'll keep that picture.“
“I was attending a wedding in Lakewood, NJ. There are surprisingly very few hotels nearby there that aren't on the shore. I had in the past stayed at a Ramada in Toms River, but I learned that it had been sold and turned into an office building. For some reason, Lakewood has very few hotels. I had stayed at one of the only other nearby hotels, a Hilton, but it is overpriced. I saw the Days Hotel, and it got good reviews. The bride's grandmother told me a friend had stayed there and had given a good report, so I booked a reservation. The Days Hotel Toms River was a pleasant surprise. It was the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in! No dirt, no signs of bugs. no stains in the bathtub! No cracked tiles or mismatched wallpaper. And I asked for maid service after the first night, and they gave it to me, complete with all fresh towels, bedding, and amenities, made the bed, vacuumed, and cleaned the coffee area, even not waiting until late in the afternoon, as some hotels do. And it looked like the hotel had just been redecorated. Not 1950s dreary with holes in the carpet and broken tiles in the bathroom. Very tasteful with light, simple colors: just the way I like it. The hotel was very quiet, no rowdy guests, and it was set back from the highway, so no road noise, as well. And a big parking lot in front (free) with no driving around and around for a space, even after I returned from the wedding late at night. And it is conveniently located to the main streets leading to Lakewood, which was important to me. Staff was nice, and there were two computers in the lobby with Internet + a printer for guests to use. It's a four-story hotel, and I had a room on the top floor, which I had requested. I had noticed before I left that the room rate (AAA - two double beds) since I made the reservation had gone down. I pointed that out when I checked in, and the agent behind the desk matched that rate. And there was always someone behind the desk, regardless of time of day. And they answered the phone!! There was a restaurant in the hotel that I didn't use, but they were very nice and gave me plastic silverware and disposable dishes so I could eat in my room the special-diet food I had brought. The room also had a large mini-fridge (that functioned well!) So overall I would say it was much better even than staying at the old Ramada. And better than the Hilton. at a much lower price. And 1, 000 times better than an old Best Western I stayed in once, which apparently is also kaput. Only complaint was that one of only two elevators was out of order, and it wasn't fixed the whole time I was there (3 days, 2 nights). But there usually wasn’t a wait for the other elevator.“
“Red sangria is delicious and the Baja bowl was yummy. Love the fresh air dining and the peaceful view. Buy 1 get 1 free burgers is a good deal. Margarita pizza and coconut shrimp is great. Fun place. Especially when they have the fire pit going.“
“11/15/2023: First time visit to the Toms River IHOP. Restaurant was clean, server was upbeat and the lunch was excellent. We each enjoyed Spinach-Mushroom omelet each with toast & fruit salad and coffee on the side. Well Done!Parking: There was AMPLE parking and entry & exit were easy.“
“Our food was great tonight but our waiter, Matthew, was incredibly rude. We had a larger party, 4 adults and 4 kids. Once we had our food, he never returned to the table and when he did he tried to rush us out and box up our food before half of us began eating.“
“Their French press house blend was delicious. The staff is super helpful. I also noticed they wipe down the menus before each use...place is very clean.. Dirty menus are a real pet peeve of mine. It's worth visiting if you haven't done so already.“
“My family and are from California. We’ve been a JBJ fan since the beginning. We were visiting our son who is stationed at McGuire AFB. We took a family trip to JBJ Soul Kitchen because we wanted to give donation to the community. The servers were all very welcoming. The food was excellent! We all enjoyed the experience. Would definitely come back the next time we are in town.“