441067 Thu Sep 13 14:39:58 -0700 2007 17 16 Mid-Atlantic 0 2939154 Hello, I would love to get some suggestions on fun, moderately priced ($15-$25 entrees) BYO's in the northern part of Monmouth County. I am looking for a place for a group of six to have a fun, quite likely loud, birthday celebration. If they take reservations, that would be great also, but not necessarily a requirement. Thanks so much for any assistance. Thu Sep 13 14:39:58 -0700 2007 127125 Josfan 1 2939189 Maybe That's Amore on Rt. 9 North in Marlboro? Thu Sep 13 14:49:26 -0700 2007 2939154 14274 Angelina 1 2943770 I am not sure if it is technically North Monmouth(haven't lived here long enough to know the distinction-it's probably west Monmouth) but, El Meson in Freehold Boro-right on the main drag there is good. I always see tables with pitchers of margaritas they brought from home or buckets of Dos Equis. I think the food is good and the prices are really reasonable too. Sat Sep 15 05:27:39 -0700 2007 2939154 97298 heathergt 1 2945947 la cashina on rte 34 in aberdeen- matawan. good italian food, they have parites/groups here all the time so it tends to be a little loud.....BYO Sun Sep 16 08:19:11 -0700 2007 2939154 122223 lludra 2 5000509 I ate here with my wife for our anniversary. Somewhat dissapointing. The appetizers(baked clams and a shrimp w/scallions special) lacked flavor. My entre (stuffed sole) was lukewarm and actuallty tough. Either it was not fresh or overcooked or both. My wife had the lasagna which was tasty but again not as hot as it should've been. Dinner includes salad and bread.The desert tray is frozen and frosty.Even the non-frozen deserts are presented this way. Very unappealing. BYOB. The staff is friendly and attentive. Prices are kind of high for a local restaurant. Wed Sep 02 17:41:33 -0700 2009 2945947 194204 DF0403 1 2947237 i just returned from dinner at That's Amore, not worth the wait or the price. Poor service, we were seated for a long time and others who came in after us were served before us. The manager was aloof. The food was nothing special. I will not return. Sun Sep 16 18:15:39 -0700 2007 2939154 127852 jeflex 1 2951324 Navesink Fishery on on Rt 36 in Navesink. Uniquely prepared local catch as well as fish from other areas. Tue Sep 18 03:53:39 -0700 2007 2939154 56227 DrSkimeister 2 2956643 Far East Taste, Eatontown, NJ Aby's Mexican, Matawan, NJ Thai Thai, Old Bridge, NJ Cucina Cuzco, South River, NJ (okay almost north monmouth) Mie Thai, Woodbridge, NJ (again, almost north monmouth) West Lake Seafood, Matawan, NJ Wed Sep 19 13:19:21 -0700 2007 2951324 49232 aacharya 3 4504748 Yeah, Woodbridge is almost Northern Monmouth. Hell it's Northern Middlesex. Nice try. Same with the South River restaurant. Sat Mar 14 13:04:54 -0700 2009 2956643 206394 ParadiseWaits 1 4497016 Some Good BYOB Italian in the area La Cashina Rt 34 Marlboro makes a good Lasagna and I remember an AMAZING Caramel Peanut Butter Tartufo - The restaurant is packed with tables and gets loud. Tardi's in Point Pleasant makes a great Shrimp Fra Diavolo - a favorite! That's Amore has plenty of room in that restaurant, it is loud but they do make a good plate of Linguine with white clam sauce. Thu Mar 12 05:17:33 -0700 2009 2939154 154727 shabbystorm 2 4497396 BYOB in Howell I know this is not Northern Monmouth. But a new restaurant opened a month ago. It's called Pia Linguina and in these tough times it is a perfect place to visit. Thye have a limted menu offering 3 different pasta's and 3 different entrees that change on a dailly basis. the cost is for the pasta 2 for $25 and for the Entrees 2 for $30 includeds salad, and dessert and coffe. My wife and I have benn there three times and each meal was great. Well worth the trip south especially for the price Thu Mar 12 07:48:56 -0700 2009 4497016 273797 tripdad57 3 4498204 i am intrigued by pia linguina, how is the food? ambiance? vegetarian/fish options available? thanks Thu Mar 12 11:13:49 -0700 2009 4497396 240335 njchowgal 4 4500520 The food is very good. Thye make eveything frresh for that day and when they run out its off the menu that night. The ambiance is fun, expecially on a Sat. as they do a sing-a-long while pasing a mike around. They do have egg plant on the menu. Hope that helps Fri Mar 13 03:15:18 -0700 2009 4498204 273797 tripdad57 5 4500711 yes, thank you. they pass a mike around? interesting.... i will have to check it out with dh, who refuses to sing at karaoke. Fri Mar 13 05:58:55 -0700 2009 4500520 240335 njchowgal 2 5000984 Tardi's? Really? I have eaten here at least a dozen times because I can walk there, but that is the best I can say about it. Plus, that would be northern Ocean county. Wed Sep 02 21:12:31 -0700 2009 4497016 129460 shorebilly 1 4498040 The new Bayou Cafe location in Freehold would probably be a good bet for good food and making a ruckus... Thu Mar 12 10:36:07 -0700 2009 2939154 172765 equal_Mark 2 4505845 I agree Mark! What a place! I was there last weekend for the first time. What a welcomed change to the area. The food was great and the service was great too. I am really looking forward to going back. Sat Mar 14 21:24:53 -0700 2009 4498040 274496 stuffed_belly 2 5000989 Is the owner Tim from Manasquan location? If so, I will be trying it very soon! Wed Sep 02 21:14:50 -0700 2009 4498040 129460 shorebilly