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Colts Neck Inn Steak and Chop House

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17 October 2019

Great burgers and steaks! There's something for everyone to eat.  Chicken Milanese is on point! Live music year round on Thursdays, Friday's and Saturday's. Daily dinner specials and weekday lunch specials. More...

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12 October 2019

We were staying in the adjacent hotel and ate dinner here the first night, stellar all around. Tonite drinks and dessert. Joanne made the most amazing old fashioned. Chased it with dessert

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7 September 2019

Celebrating our 5 year anniversary we decided to try it out since we were staying next door at the hotel. We had a late dinner at 9pm. They had a DJ In the front part bar area that was loud but it was fine because it was good music. We were seated in the back part dinning area where there were a few other people dinning. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. We ordered our drinks and ordered clams casino for an appetizer which was very good. We ordered the Sirloin and Salmon as our entrees. We sat and talked for awhile and was wondering where our food was. Our waiter came over and apologized that it was taking so long. He explained to us that our food was being made fresh and had to be brought in. We were offered bread and salad for our wait which was a nice gesture. Shortly after our food came out and it was hot and fresh it was soo good we enjoyed it. Because we had mentioned it was our anniversary as to why we were visiting after we were done eating our waiter came out with a huge piece of chocolate cake with candles that he said was on the house. We truly appreciated the gesture. We had such a nice time, we will def be back to visit. Thank you for your 5 star service. More...

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14 July 2019

Fantastic service at the bar !!!!JO LO is not only pretty She is very much fun to clients Great Food!!!!Owners run a great bar and restaurant  Faye is great

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9 February 2019

What an amazing lunch! While a 20oz strip steak might be a little much to eat at 3pm in the afternoon, it was so worth it. Jennifer was our sever and I cannot say enough about what a nice job she did. Between the food and the amazing service, we will surely be back! More...

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24 November 2018

One of our favorite restaurants to eat at! Very  friendly staff! Always a perfect drink from Nelson the bartender! Delicious food and love all the waitresses especially Debbie and Betty! JP the maitre "d" is wonderful! Always accommodating to our food revisions! More...

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3 October 2018

Attended a meeting tonight hosted at the Colts Neck Inn.  The venue has a great bar for holding the happy hour.  The buffet dinner included a wide selection of choices that included options for everyone.  The management was quite accommodating and well pricing of the food and venue to facilitate the event.  Looking forward to future meetings here. More...

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23 September 2018

This place is amazing- I want to say that the service is outstanding! Best service we have received anywhere in a long time. Waitstaff was so attentive, we went in originally for brunch for 3, ended up having only 1 person in our party order brunch, yet the restaurant manager had her staff make fresh food, since it was noon! We also had the filet and cheese was so good and a NY strip steak sandwich- was so delicious. We ended up spending 3 hours there and was never once made to feel rushed to leave. The staff literally spent 3 hours bring us tea and coffee refills and made me one to go. The photo is of their homemade steak sauce which I hate steak sauce- but loved theirs- a little pricey at $20 a bottle but definitely worth it! More...

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27 June 2018

Not too many good steakhouses in Colts Neck. Good service, friendly bartenders. Small town vibes, and I'm sure a lot of people are regulars. Even the customers are friendly and will chat you up about life, the weather, whatever...They sometimes have live music in the evenings, you'd probably have to check the website or something. More...

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25 April 2018

Great place. George Washington used to eat, drink  and sleep in the innThe staff is nice and the prices are reasonable. You will not leave hungry. I enjoyed the red meat for dinner and the Sunday buffet is awesome. Issues: Ceilings are a bit low and the place is a little dark. Needs a band room. Seems a little odd to place the band by the front door and the dance area next to it. When you walk in you trip over the cords for the electric guitars and if you don't like the band you have to pay your bill and leave or be blasted out of your seat by Sweet Caroline. Otherwise great place. More...

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3 April 2018

Cute cozy place.  Liked sitting in the booth in the bar area better than dining room.  Had steak and lobster ravioli which were a bit pricey but admittedly delicious.

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19 March 2018

I've been to the Colts Neck Inn several times and the food and service is always good. For some reason this most recent time I found the food to be exceptional. My wife and I came to see the band Speed Limit play so we made reservations and asked to be seated in the bar area so we could see them. They were very accommodating and seated us in the bar area. We started out by ordering drinks. I ordered a Maker's Manhattan. It was perfect! We then ordered Salt N' Pepper Calamari with pomodoro sauce. Excellent appetizer. For dinner, I ordered an 18 oz. Ribeye Pittsburgh Rare. It was made exactly the way I wanted. After dinner I had an Old Fashioned cocktail that was good but wasn't great. We hung out and listed to the band and had a great time. More...

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12 February 2018

Great little inn and restaurant. Friendly staff and clean room! Even the sheets smelled clean and fresh!  Cute little details throughout the inn. The food was delicious and the drinks were yummy! The only negative is there should be a little path from the inn to the restaurant. In the dark and rain it was a bit dangerous walking through the parking lot. More...

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7 January 2018

Amazing service! Amazing food! From live bands, to  dancing, to elegant extravagant parties in their party room ....I would highly recommend eating an intimate dinner or having a huge beautiful event here! Class and elegance exude The Colts Neck Inn! More...

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5 November 2017

Excellent brunch, great service, beautiful rooms! If you come here for brunch be prepared to EAT, you won't need another meal all day. I especially love the bacon and penne vodka on the Sunday brunch buffet. The pastries are also delicious - great selection and all extremely fresh. Definitely should try here if you haven't already! More...

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24 September 2017

Love the food and service but the bathrooms are really disgusting and need to be re-done. Also, the parking lot smells like a sewer sometimes.

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6 September 2017

After a cross country flight and drive from JFK, I was cranky and starving. I was staying at the hotel next door and was happy to see that they were still open at 9:30 p. m. I was warmly welcomed by the greeter, the entire staff AND the bar patrons. Not only was the food delicious but the atmosphere and good company turned my frown upside down.....a much needed mood change! More...

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25 December 2016

My fiancé and I had an amazing experience dining here as the staff was warm and friendly, the atmosphere warm and cozy and the food was spectacular. We look forward retuning with friends. More...

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30 September 2016

Started eating at the CNI Steak House many years ago, probably around 1990.  I have also had family members from out of town stay at the lovely hotel that it is connected to.  My family comes in from California every year for a visit and enjoys staying at the Inn and eating at the lovely restaurant it is connected to.  Besides the ambiance of hotel, they like the table cloth type atmosphere and the dining experience & service.  I met Fay and Lou the owners long ago; they are top notch, welcoming, hard working, and truly dedicated to making the restaurant a place where people will continue to return.  I celebrated my husband's 65th birthday there and many of mine. I brought my own oversized birthday cake in and they had no problem storing it and serving it.  My friends ordered dinner and everything came out great, the service was amazing, and we felt like we were given our own private waiter in the restaurant.  Just made for a perfect celebration and night! Although I forgot some of the names I have been serviced by many friendly waiters and waitresses, who are still a strong presence in 2016. It is a family owned restaurant which makes it very appealing to me. Everyone cares so much about how the patrons feel.  My food is always cooked as I request it to be prepared another detail that makes me feel good, as so many times in other places I say well done for my steak or burgers and it comes medium rare, at the CNI I am "never" disappointed. At the CNI what I ask for I receive.   JP, the manager is always a strong presence at the Inn, he comes over to our table, says hello and always asks how "everyone" and "everything is".  His smile and disposition is professional and he truly cares how we feel and how our night goes.  We come to the CNI expecting to see JP, as it just gives us this feeling of being connected, part of the family and being in a restaurant with a home type warm friendly atmosphere. JP has gone out of his way for us whenever we have needed special accommodations and seating due to having a large group.   He has such a great attitude in a very difficult position.  Even when someone has had a bit too much to drink, JP knows how to approach them, help them, and I have personally seen him remain calm and provide the kind of assistance I would want for anyone that I know.  Personally I know how difficult this can be as I have worked at a nightclub in the past.  I found just stating the smallest request and telling someone it is time for ginger ale or coffee was not easy!  Over the years I think I have tried every dish on the menu always enjoying them fully.   My friends like the Oysters and Clams Casino. My husband a vegetarian enjoys the Tuna and The Baked Brie.  I am looking forward to having dinner there again soon with my family and friends. More...

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31 May 2016

Good food, but OH that SMELL!I am giving it 4 stars because when I go out to eat I care about 2 things only.  The food and the service. I will either go with a burger (which I feel is one of the best in the area) or I will split an entrée with my wife.  Portions are huge.  One of our go-to dishes is the Chicken Milanese.  I am a big eater and this dish is totally split-able with the accompaniment of an appetizer and/or dessert.  The kids are fine with a hot dog, chicken fingers or they can split a Chicken Parm.When we go, we sit in a booth in the bar area.  The waiter is always the same guy.  One of these days I have to get his name.  But he is a cross between Jack Nicolson and Jack Black.  He is friendly, attentive and prompt.One gripe is the brutal smell of sewage in the parking lot just outside the entrance.  I don't know if it is a backed up septic system, or just a ridiculously high sulfur content in their water.  Either way it has been there for years.  I imagine if it was truly a sanitary thing, it would have been discovered by the board of health by now.  As long as it doesn't affect the food, I am a satisfied customer.Perhaps it is the water, because the tap water is basically undrinkable.  The iron content is so high that all the fixtures in the bathroom are permanently stained.  The toilet bowls, urinals and sink are all brown with rust.  This makes the bathroom appear very filthy and has a foul odor.I know the last few points of this review sounds harsh.  But the food and service is great, so I keep coming back. More...

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5 April 2016

When you go to The Inn, you are going for consistent food and a warm inviting atmosphere.  From my experience of going here for over 20 years it has never let me down! What really aggravates me about most of the reviews that you actually can see here as with most reviews in general, is that they are dismissive over a simple hiccup.  When that same person would most likely wait an hour for a table at a chain restaurant and receive mediocre food with service to match, and never say a word.  I would rather patronize a business that has roots and makes things that are seasonally locally sourced with house made items like the caesar dressing (which you need to try if you have not)  and Steaks that always make the mark.  The French onion soup will not disappoint and i have friends that make special trips for the Chicken Francaise sandwich.  The coconut shrimp is also hand made in house and is one of my favorites!  The drinks are always great and just being in a historic building dating back to George Washington times always fascinates me.  Next time you go check out the hall by the ladies room and look at the prices from the old menus it is really a treat! More...

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2 April 2016

Had a wonderful meal this past week at this beautiful, historic Inn! First off, loved the homemade chips at the bar. Then enjoyed the most delicious piece of salmon ever over a wonderful caesar salad. I have been here before and neglected to report how much I have delighted in their burgers, chopped salad, and every seafood dish i have tried. I am not a steak person but I think it says something the other items at a steak and chop house are excellent. More...

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6 February 2016

I had my daughter's baby shower here on Jan 16th. It was thru a recommendation from a friend who threw her daughter's birthday party there. I originally went off the recommendation without looking at the reviews until after I had already booked the hall. Reading some of the negative reviews made me a little nervous and I had already met the Manager Faye. She was very nice to me from the start , so reading these reviews, I found it had to believe the bad experiences on this site from some people. So I took a chance and I'm glad I decided to judge for myself. I booked the shower during the day for about 60 ppl. It was the best!  Faye was wonderful from day one as this was my very first party , she walked me thru the entire process ! And never once (as on edge as I was) did she portray a bad attitude and she remained patient and helpful. The party turned out to be a hit! From management (Faye), the staff AND the food was great. The party room is beautiful and it was set up for me perfectly. The food was awesome as we had several different entrees. The servers were extra helpful at every point of the party. Even after the party was over they helped me pack up all my stuff. The place is clean and I would definitely recommend the resturant and the party room if you are hosting a party. I will definitely go there again and thank you Faye for making my first experience a great one for all of us!  All of my guests had good things to say about your establishment as well from the decor to the food and service. More...

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3 December 2015

Old time steak house so order the steak. Vet good. Fries, mashed, all good. We love the blue cheese dressing. Cozy, family atmosphere.

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30 August 2015

Always have a great meal here!  I have never had a bad meal - the food is fantastic!  it's so delicious, they know how to season and make everything taste wonderful!  Even the salads are fantastic!  Sometime salads can be a bit blah when you go out - well not here, they make them fantastic-cobb salad is out of this world!  Drinks are great-love all the bartenders!   I even came here for Thanksgiving one year - can I tell you that every dish we had  - from the stuffing to the green beans tasted amazing!    The portions are big - which is good because you take it home and get to eat it the next day!   All around great food and atmosphere! More...

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11 July 2015

I came here for lunch with a guest on a Friday afternoon after playing a round of golf. I was hesitant based on the recent reviews. My guest and I enjoyed ourselves. Pleasant people working at the bar and the waitress was a sweetheart.The waitress had great knowledge of the menu and turned me on to their homemade turkey for the turkey club sandwich. It was excellent with plenty of bacon fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The sandwich came with French friesMy guest had an open face burger with gravy and cheese, looked great. We shared an order of chicken wings, not the best I have had but they were good.We had sodas from the bar so I cannot talk about the pour. Soda mix was decent. I will go back after golf again. The restaurant is close to hominy hill and pebble Creek golf courses. More...

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8 February 2015

What a wonderful decision our family made by hosting our son's First Birthday at The Colts Neck Inn Steakhouse.  We're still receiving messages from people about how beautiful the room was and how delicious the food was.  I can still taste the brunch blintzes!  Total class act, tons of room, reasonably priced, and fabulous and accommodating staff.  A huge thank you to Fay for making our party everything we wanted.  We'll definitely host parties there again! More...

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1 February 2015

Brunch was great, food was good and service was fine. Drinks at the bar were made fine and people were certainly friendly enough. No idea where the rough reviews came from. This place was fine for us! More...

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22 January 2015

We really enjoy coming here and come often.  The steak is great and they have really good apps.  The staff is so friendly and they remember us when we come in which is really nice.  The brunch isn't amazing like The Mill's but it's better than most places you will find in the area.  I recommend it here. More...

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12 January 2015

Don't know how they do it but the two beautiful bar maids keep everyone's glass full all night and with a smile on their face. I was there Saturday night and the bar was 3-5 people deep and they were calm, courteous and unbelievable how they managed to keep everyone happy. More...

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27 July 2014

We hosted a bridal shower here and I was extremely happy. My expectations were beyond exceeded. The room we had was absolutely beautiful. From the chandeliers to the linen - the room was very classy.The service was also exceptional. The manager and staff were so helpful and friendly, it was a pleasure to have such a special day there.The food was also phenomenal. Very nice portions and very reasonably priced. I couldn't have chosen a better restaurant to host a party. More...

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28 April 2014

I am a huge steak guy and had a bad experience here many years ago so this was the first time I returned since then and glad I did.  It was not that they offer a 16oz filet but that they cooked it to the correct temperature.  Yea it smells in the parking lot but it always has and yea the décor is dated but they serve Palm on tap, make a mean Manhattan and the food is great.  I would say that they could trim out the filet a little better and with the 16oz it really should be tied.  The sides are terrific and plenty to just get a couple to share.  The staff is great and keep a smile on when they are in the weeds on a busy Saturday night.  This is our new spot when in the mood for steak. More...

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26 May 2013

Reviews are dead wrong,  I was there last night, 5/25/13 with my boyfriend and both dinners were amazing.  Service was excellent, both the bar area and dining room were packed.  I heard no complaints.  The band just started and sounded great.  Will definitely go back many times. More...

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7 March 2013

LOVES IT. Would definitely come back here for the service alone. Our server went well beyond "the call of duty". Not only did he let us sample as many wines as it took to find the right bottle, his timing, precision, and attitude made him one of the best server's i've experienced in quite a while. I know this sounds corny, but I loved how comfortable the place looked from the moment I walked in the door. The lighting was just right. The booths were soft. Light music playing in the background. Sometimes with a place as expensive as this, the staff and atmosphere can be stuffy or its trendy and therefore very noisy and crowded. But Colts Neck Inn was not like that. More...

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3 March 2013

Not sure what all the bad reviews are about. I ate here on a business trip from Texas. I ordered the pork chops. They were great. I had to send back the demi glaz because it was literally gravy, but they found a suitable sauce to accompany the chops. The fries are house made...good stuff...broccoli was so so...but the ambiance, food, and everything was great. More...

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2 March 2013

We had dinner there on 2/15, everything was great. The service and food was back to being what we expected. The liquor license has been restored so the place was very lively. We ordered steak and it was prepared exactly the way we like it. I rate their steak as the best in this area. We will definitely be revisiting in the very near future. More...

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2 March 2013

REALLY good burgers. Bar room is a nice place to eat & relax. Comfortable booths, nighttime lighting on point. No buy backs but strong pours. Haven't dealt with any poor service, but can see some of the staff lean towards snobbish. Really enjoy coming here. More...

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18 July 2012

I meet my family for lunch here all the time. The restaurant is beautiful inside. We always have a delicious meal. My dad loves the twin pork chops and I always get the Tuna Tataki Salad. The servers are always so friendly! More...

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20 February 2012

We enjoyed the food, ambience and service, however, there seems to be a sewer back-up issue.

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1 December 2011

The steak here is EXCELLENT. This place has given me higher standards for steak everywhere else I go. Most things on the menu are great but the steak is definitely the best.  My favorite is the Ribeye cooked medium rare. Perfect! The porterhouse is also delish. The portions are BIG, enough to take home for lunch tomorrow. Great variety of apps and well-mixed, strong drinks. The staff is friendly, they take the time to get to know you and treat you like family. I'm really not understanding these negative reviews. The atmosphere is casual and cozy. Don't miss out on this one, you will be missing out on a great meal... the food alone is enough reason to go back. WIN. More...

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30 November 2011

Went there this past Saturday with my wife for dinner. I love the atmosphere. We ordered calamari for an appetizer which was just right. My wife is a very picky eater  and she ate the French onion soup. She was really satisfied with the soup and trust me that is not easy to do. I was drinking iced tea and anytime it got to half the waiter promptly came by and gave me a refill. Then I ate the steak and I got it medium rare and that's  exactly how I wanted it. It came to my table still hot and i really enjoyed it. I love steak and I am a harsh critic of how my meat is cooked but I loved it. I finished up the night with bread pudding and a cappuccino.  It was my first time having bread pudding and I now have another favorite dessert. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The server continually came by to see how we were doing. I really had a great time and I am looking forward to go back soon. Btw try the house steak sauce it was really awesome. More...

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25 August 2010

My favorite local resturant. The 32 ounce strip steak is the best steak I have ever had and i have eaten at several of the best Steak houses in the country. Delfriscos, Mortons, Sparks, S&W and so on. The Owners are very freindly and they make you feel at home. The bar tenders are terrific Nelson is the man!!!! More...

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