Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Matawan

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1. Assaggini di Roma - Hazlet

4.9

Exceptional(555)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hazlet

Booked 14 times today

Located in Hazlet NJ. Serving fresh Italian favorites with our own signature dishes. Make a reservation today to try the best Italian in the area!

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2. Cafe Luna of Old Bridge

4.7

Exceptional(530)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old Bridge

Booked 24 times today

After over 20 years of serving fine Italian cuisine in New York City, we are proud to announce our newest location in Old Bridge New Jersey. Join us under the stars in our romantic dining area, lounge or upscale bar, serving our authentic Sicilian Cuisine, delectable desserts and extensive wine list. We pride ourselves on serving the finest ingredients in every dish. Whether you’re having an intimate dinner or seeking to host a special event, happy hour, or other occasion, Café Luna of Oldbridge will provide a dining experience that is out of this world!

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3. Houlihan's - Holmdel

4.6

Exceptional(594)

Price: Moderate

• American • Holmdel

Booked 13 times today

Houlihan's in Holmdel is a true gem. Reviews rave about the 'consistently good' food and 'friendly' service. Customers love their signature Long Island Iced Tea and their 'good prices'. One reviewer even called it a 'neighborhood gem' and praised its 'current' style. The staff's welcoming nature and the great atmosphere make it a hit among locals.

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4. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4648)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 126 times today

Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!

5. Cuzin's Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(233)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Marlboro

Booked 107 times today

You know what you’re missing around here?A really great seafood place — and a cool place to kick back and enjoy the good life with family and friends.Enter: Cuzin’s Seafood – Clam Bar.Cuzin's Seafood Clam BarOur casual-chic seafood eatery serves up a fresh take on all your favorite fare.Savor the flavor of summer all year round, complete with top service and gorgeous décor that’s part Miami sizzle, part NYC style and all Jersey Shore chill.Whether you’re dining inside or eating al fresco on our outdoor patio, like our name promises, when you’re at Cuzin’s, you’re family.

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6. Char Steakhouse - Red Bank

4.6

Exceptional(3002)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Red Bank

Booked 52 times today

Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.

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7. Angelina's Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(544)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Tottenville

Booked 6 times today

Angelina's Ristorante is Staten Island premier fine dining venue. Located in Tottenville, we are the hidden jewel of Staten Island, guaranteed to give you an unparelled dining experience that will make you forget where you are. With an atmosphere like no other, superb customer service and amazing food, Angelina's Ristorante is proud to be raising the standard for fine dining in Staten Island for over two decades. Family owned and family run!Whether you seek a intimate dinner for two, cocktails, a night of Bocci with friends, a small party of an over the top wedding, our venue can cater to your every need. We look forward to serving you soon.We are still open from 11:00 AM- 7:00 PM for viewing the venue

8. Buona Sera

4.7

Exceptional(1714)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Red Bank

Booked 27 times today

(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events. Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.

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9. The Robinson Ale House - Red Bank

4.8

Exceptional(1504)

Price: Expensive

• American • Red Bank

Booked 62 times today

Please join us this Holiday season.The Robinson Ale House features the design of an ale house from the 1930s and 1940s but with a modern twist and menu, which features craft beers and inventive burgers.Thank you for making your reservation at The Robinson Ale House in Red Bank. Please note that Outdoor Reservations and Indoor (Standard) Reservations are not interchangeable. Please be aware of the specific dining area when booking your table.We look forward to seeing you!

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10. Nonna's Citi Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(1228)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Englishtown

Booked 40 times today

Nonna's Citi Cucina is a gem of a restaurant in the Englishtown neighborhood. With its innovative concept of individual and family style Italian dishes, it's a go-to spot for special occasions. The reviews are consistently high, praising the food, service, and atmosphere. One reviewer said, 'The food is consistently delicious here. Specialty cocktails are a lot of fun. This is our go-to for special occasions. Service is quick and accurate.' It's a place that's loved by the community for its delicious food, attentive service, and warm atmosphere.

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Nicola
London •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Gorgeous setting. We had river views in summer there are outside tables. A stylish restaurant with a central bar area. The food was fast and delicious and had a great vegetarian selection. About 5mins walk from York Street. Really can’t recommend this place enough.
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Cecconi's DumboPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• DUMBO
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4.6
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Southwest Florida •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had a very good time at Barrel & Roost. Food was very good. My husband’s swordfish was cooked to perfection. And he is very cautious about eating fish out. Our server Samantha was excellent. Very accommodating and always checking on us. Kudos to you Sam!
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Nicholas Barrel & RoostPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Red Bank
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4.7
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Susan
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Although the restaurant was busier than we expected on Christmas evening, the service was quite efficient. We enjoyed our dinners, and everything was served hot and ready-to-eat. Alberto always greets us when we visit. He wished us a Merry Christmas and made sure we were satisfied. The servers checked up on us to see if we needed more silverware, drinks, etc. We went home happy and full!
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Houlihan's - HolmdelPrice: Moderate• American• Holmdel
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4.6
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Anne Marie
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
We always enjoy this place. The service is always impeccable.
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Assaggini di Roma - HazletPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hazlet
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4.9
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Joseph
New Jersey •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
We had the pleasure of being served by Erica who couldn’t have been a better server. Her knowledge, attentiveness and caring for our experience was second to none. The food was delicious from the Tartar to the Halibut and the baked clams to the peppermint chocolate cake, there was not a morsel left on any of our plates. Thank you Erica!!
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Cafe Luna of Old BridgePrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Bridge
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4.7

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Assaggini di Roma - Hazlet

2. Cafe Luna of Old Bridge

3. Houlihan's - Holmdel

4. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

5. Cuzin's Clam Bar

6. Char Steakhouse - Red Bank

7. Angelina's Ristorante

8. Buona Sera

9. The Robinson Ale House - Red Bank

10. Nonna's Citi Cucina

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