Special 60th Anniversary dinner suggestions please
Im looking for a special place to take mom & dad for their 60th wedding anniversary dinner on a sunday.......great food doesn't matter what style, maybe an ocean view but not a must, would like a nice atmosphere.........they live in the freehold area, driving 30 min or so is no problem.....just something they will remember & enjoy.....open to anything & thank you all in advance.
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AC Captain
Jan 15, 2010 07:23 AM
Another suggestion that may be a little far from freehold and the opposite direction from the ocean would be Ratz in Hamilton. I've heard many good things since Stephen Starr has taken over. Sunday would give you the brunch option as well. You could also tour the grounds either before or after your dinner, but that may be alot of walking for one day.
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In general, the places with great views don't have great food. So you might want to decide what's more important to your parents.
Rooneys and Avenue have a great view and decent food, but there are better places to eat. IMO.
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Tapas52
Jan 15, 2010 07:51 AM
Ive been to Le Avenue in Pier Village.......the food is definitly more important.....vs View...
another choice of my parents would be a Great Steak House also?....Manhattan in Wayside or Danny's? Redbank...or?They love Great PRIME RIB....but I dont see it on any of their menu's?
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re: Tapas52
If you want the best overall food possible you should definitely hit up Nicholas. Manhattan serves up a very good Luger-style steak, the best in our area if you're into that sort of steak. They do not do Prime Rib though.
IMO both places are as good as it gets at doing what they do in our area. Honestly between these two places I find little reason to visit other premium restaurants. When I want something fancy it's Nicholas...when I want steak it's Manhattan. Done! :)
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re: joonjoon
AC Captain
Jan 15, 2010 03:42 PM
Second to Manhattan for steak. Every time we have gone it has always been very good. I don't know anywhere else in Monmouth that you can get the true steakhouse experience. Not sure if anyone on the board took advantage but for a short window they were byob while they worked out some things with their license. I haven't been in about two months but I'm pretty sure they have it back now.
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re: Tapas52
AC Captain
Jan 15, 2010 07:51 PM
I'm not sure why not. I know they do pride themselves on their extremely hot ovens, somewhere around 1200 F. Maybe a slow cooked prime rib is not something that falls into those parameters. That's just a shot in the dark though.
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re: AC Captain
Yeah, a PR doesn't really fit in with what they're trying to do. It's a STEAKhouse, rather than a roast house. :) But if you're a ribeye fan, DO try their ribeye steak!
The last time I was there was around Xmas and they still had no license. It was great for me because I had a wonderful bottle of cab I was saving for a good steak...
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re: joonjoon
Tapas52
Jan 16, 2010 07:34 AM
Thank you for all your replies.....it's just that if I go "Steakhouse" my Mom loves good prime rib.... there is a place in Philly called The Prime Rib that does it right wish it were closer...
you have all given me food for thought and I appreciate it mucho! Now decisions....decisions...:)
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Rooney's in LBranch maybe? I have not been but heard the view is great. Its on my list to try. It's pricey. Stella Marina in Asbury supposed to have a nice view, not been there either LOL. BAHR's is still good, not great but good. All these have views. Went to a place in the summer, why cant I remember the name, in Keyport. Was fun, a tad dated appearance, but pretty view and food was ok. i'll write back the name comes to me!
