Best Casual Restaurants in Holmdel

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MiddlesexMonmouthStaten Island

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Atlantic HighlandsCharlestonEast BrunswickEnglishtownGreat KillsHazlet

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. A Salute

4.2

Awesome(491)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Matawan

Booked 7 times today

VOTED #1 FOR BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE EAST COAST BY BAYCITIZEN.ORG!!!A Salute is an Italian restaurant & full service cocktail bar located in an 1850 Church on Main Street in Matawan, NJ (Three minute walk from train station). The 170 year old building has kept its character and warmth to provide a comfortable setting for families and friends to enjoy a great lunch or dinner. Outdoor dining with a full service bar and oversized patio.Karaoke every Friday Night!Lunch Available daily from 11:30-3:30pm. Happy Hour daily from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring 1/2 off drinks and select appetizers. Dinner begins at 4:00pm.We are now offering a $60 pp Family Style Dinner, 7 Days a week, incl. holidays. Minimum 2 ppl required. Kids 10 and Under Eat Free!

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2. The Goat by David Burke

4.3

Awesome(965)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Union Beach

Booked 8 times today

THE GOAT by David Burke is a Wood Burning Italian American Cuisine Restaurant by Hazlet native, celebrity chef David Burke.We offer great food, drinks, and private event space.

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3. Assaggini di Roma - Hazlet

4.9

Exceptional(566)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hazlet

Booked 9 times today

Located in Hazlet NJ. Serving fresh Italian favorites with our own signature dishes. Make a reservation today to try the best Italian in the area!

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4. Il Colosseo - New Jersey

4.8

Exceptional(898)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Red Bank

Booked 7 times today

Old World restaurant serving authentic Italian dishes and traditional brick oven pizza in the heart of Brooklyn NY & Red Bank NJ ,Now serving Signature Cocktail and Imported wine from Italy

5. Trattoria Toscana

4.0

Excellent(25)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Middletown

Experience the Flavors of Tuscany at our Italian RestaurantExperience authentic Italian cuisine made with fresh ingredients accompanied by the best selection of wines. Our burger menu and wide array of meat choices transforms our Italian Restaurant into Italian steakhouse

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6. Houlihan's - Holmdel

4.8

Exceptional(606)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Holmdel

Booked 1 time today

Since 1972, we’ve believed in quality ingredients, cooking from scratch and having fun. From our famous ‘Shrooms and Stuffed Chicken Breast to our unique burger blend and ahi tuna, we believe in celebrating the small things and that every moment deserves a toast in its honor. So grab a drink (perhaps our signature Long Island Iced Tea), enjoy some great conversation and let us serve you an excellent meal.

7. McDonagh's Pub

4.2

Awesome(196)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Keyport

Booked 2 times today

Located in the Heart of Downtown Historic Keyport in a turn-of-the-century brick building near the bay, McDonagh's pub combines Old-World charm with modern hip cuisine. We offer an amazing menu of Irish Fare, bistro-style salads, home-made awesome soups, signature sandwiches, wraps, sautés, thin-crust pizza, fabulous fish and chips, daily specials and over 70 beers and lagers!

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8. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4760)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 58 times today

Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!

9. Pazzo Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(4677)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Red Bank

Booked 25 times today

Pazzo is an Italian restaurant in Red Bank serving a variety of traditional menu items, along with several unique family recipes and other creative fare. Our Italian cuisine is made with the freshest ingredients from local farms and importers direct from Italy. Wines, craft beers and exclusive cocktails are paired with our dishes to enhance your dining experience. We also offer Gluten Free pizzas and pastas!

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10. Victory Park Tavern

4.9

Exceptional(1074)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Rumson

Booked 14 times today

Our renovation was completed in October. New booths and benches and new bathrooms! Same warm, cozy feel with fresh new upgrades.Victory Park Tavern is proud to serve Seasonal American Cuisine. We are located in Rumson, NJ, on the corner of River and Lafayette. For our current menu, log on to our website at victoryparktavern.com and click 'Menu + Online Ordering'.All reservations are for indoor tables only. Outside tables and bar seats are first-come, first-serve and are not reservable.

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RobertVIP
Las Vegas •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent meal as always! Everything is delicious especially the shrimp oreganato over fusilli. Dessert was phenomenal too!
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Il Colosseo - New JerseyPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Red Bank
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4.8
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Paul
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
The shrimp on the vodka sauce was advertised as Jumbo but was just regular otherwise all was great
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Trattoria ToscanaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Middletown
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4
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HerbertS
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent service and menu choices. Found the ambiance to be very warm.
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The Goat by David BurkePrice: Moderate• American• Union Beach
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4.3
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Sarah
New Jersey •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Authentic flavors, great ambiance, and excellent service!!! Will be returning soon.
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A SalutePrice: Expensive• Italian• Matawan
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4.2
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
Delicious food. They do move you along to close on time.
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Assaggini di Roma - HazletPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hazlet
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4.9

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