Best Casual Restaurants in Forked River

This evening we enjoyed some fabulous wine with a crab cake appetizer and the stuffed clams appetizer. I dined on the crab bisque & the grilled octopus. The bisque was rich, buttery and the absolute best I have ever had anywhere! The grilled octopus was amazing & so flavorful. My friend had the slow braised short rib and it was so tender and incredibly delicious. We did indulge in dessert with heavenly cappuccino, scrumptious molten lava cake and the best cheesecake ever! Chef Mike is the very best!!! Chef Mike's ABG is the best restaurant at the Jersey Shore hands down!! 5 STARS!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We booked late for Valentine’s Day and could only get a high top at the bar. When the hostess called to confirm our reservation she was so kind and asked if we would prefer a regular table in the dining area and if something opened up she would put us in. When we got to the restaurant it was beautiful and decorated with a huge balloon shaped heart for pictures. We didn’t take any, but it was cute. lol. The hostess sat us in a beautifully decorated room, the tables were spaced perfectly so you weren’t sitting too close to anyone and had privacy for conversations. The waiter was very friendly and attentive as well as the runners. We ordered the charcuterie butcher block, seafood tower and hanger steak. Everything was cooked perfectly and served with perfect timing. We finished the meal with the cannoli dessert. The cannoli’s were delicious, and we are tough critics because we are Italian! Lol Bottoms line….. everything was perfect and we look forward to returning!

We have been celebrating Valentine Day at White Castle for many years! We love it! Even during Covid, WC had a throwback to car service. Everyone is always so friendly and the decorations are festive. It’s our “special “ tradition.

Just stopped in for some late night appetizers. The Mainland Sliders, Fried Ravioli and the Cheesesteak Egg rolls were all delicious. Always great service. The Valentine Pop-Up Bar is a festive addition and decorated beautifully. I just wish the live music would go past 9pm.

Our waitress was amazing! The food was good. The prices were great. A table next to us was extremely loud but they were having a great evening. Would go back!