Good, simple food for Dad?

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We are taking my father-in-law to dinner on Sunday and I'm having a hard time deciding. His usual places of choice are Charlies in Sea Bright (I think), Val's in Rumson and the Midtown in Middletown. I'm looking for something along those lines...good, simple food - possibly a great burger (not barnacle's please) or pork chops etc. BYOB or not...Any suggestions would be appreciated!