Just moved into the Matawan area and wanted an info on restaurants to check out or other recommendations as far as activites to check out.
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
OT - Matawan
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Abbys Mexican restaurant by the train station is pretty good. Also Nemos (Asian fusion) and new tapas place 28 East Enoteca, both in Keyport. Keyport waterfront is nice in the spring and summer. If you like bike riding the Henry Hudson trail is cool.
Maloney's in the middle of town has good food and a crazy big beer selection. The Chateau (Portugese) on Rt. 79 is really good. Another good one in Keyport is Lenora's cafe'. They serve breakfast and lunch everyday and dinner a few nights a week.
+1 on Drew's and 28 East.
+1 on Drew's and 28 East.
In addition to the Jester, MJ's at the Buttonwood is probably the most popular spot in town now. Deninos in the Strathmore Shopping center is also a local favorite for pizza etc..
Congrats on the move! I live in the North Side of Colts Neck, but haven't really explored the areas myself yet. I have been to MJ's on 34 up that way and always have had a good time there and food is good.
Marosy, when the weather gets nicer make sure you hit up the Keyport Fishery for takeout. As others mentioned Drew's is the hidden Gem. Also be sure to check out Papa Ganache bakery on Main St. Matawan.
Deninos is very good but Ciros is great. Ciros is a family relation (brother in law I think) to the same family who owns Joe and Pats on Staten Island. Both Joe and Pats and Deninos go waaaaaaay back on Staten Island.
How much more would it have been to get a place with a kitchen?
This post was edited on 3/16 7:33 PM by RUJohnny99
This post was edited on 3/16 7:33 PM by RUJohnny99
E5FDNY... Joe and Pats overrated? Fightin words I say. My cousin used to own Pal Joeys though they were not my favorite. Still miss going there though. Who is your favorite on SI? Lees Tavern was good the one time I was there too.
Blu isnt open yet Rob. Chez& Andrew are going to have a great spot there.
As far as the OPs questions.
Maloneys beer is unrivaled locally, adpnd their food has gotten better the last year
Shanghai Bun is an amazing Chinese food spot on 34 by dunkin. Amazing
Denninos has the best pizza around
Drews is great
Salsa Latina has one of the best skirt steaks anywhere
Abys has gone downhill since they moved, not too fond of Bart's either, court jester is stuck in 1996, peters is meh to me, mikes subs are too dry and they're horribly slow/inefficient, big eds ribs are just terrible... Another place stuck in 1996, brass rail is bad.
Pine Tavern has a great burger and prime rib when they're on... 1/2 the time you go there, they are off and the burger is well done and unseasoned. It's really odd
Livotis has some great Italian specialties priced affordably. Some of their prepared food is mediocre though.
Demarcos is more expensive and only really has good bread these days.
Park east has a good menu, but their execution isn't always the best. Also, it can be a bit much in there, with people thinking they're in nyc.
Hope this helps.
As far as the OPs questions.
Maloneys beer is unrivaled locally, adpnd their food has gotten better the last year
Shanghai Bun is an amazing Chinese food spot on 34 by dunkin. Amazing
Denninos has the best pizza around
Drews is great
Salsa Latina has one of the best skirt steaks anywhere
Abys has gone downhill since they moved, not too fond of Bart's either, court jester is stuck in 1996, peters is meh to me, mikes subs are too dry and they're horribly slow/inefficient, big eds ribs are just terrible... Another place stuck in 1996, brass rail is bad.
Pine Tavern has a great burger and prime rib when they're on... 1/2 the time you go there, they are off and the burger is well done and unseasoned. It's really odd
Livotis has some great Italian specialties priced affordably. Some of their prepared food is mediocre though.
Demarcos is more expensive and only really has good bread these days.
Park east has a good menu, but their execution isn't always the best. Also, it can be a bit much in there, with people thinking they're in nyc.
Hope this helps.
Plus one on Maloneys for the craft beer. They really have some selection. Good pub style Irish food too.
Love Deninos for Pizza. Pauline's on 34 is pretty good Italian and BYOB.
As others mentioned Red Bank is nice and close. Also Atlantic Highlands nearby has some great spots
Have fun and welcome!!
Love Deninos for Pizza. Pauline's on 34 is pretty good Italian and BYOB.
As others mentioned Red Bank is nice and close. Also Atlantic Highlands nearby has some great spots
Have fun and welcome!!
