Try Belfast, Maine for several very good restaurants away from the tourist crowds in Bar Harbor and Camden. Darby’s is our favorite. They often have sugar free pies for diabetics like me. Go to Young’s Lobster Pound... (5 replies, last updated by M-L. June 20, 2000)

Recently a group of us went to Tom Aikens. Coming from New York I had heard some very good things about him. The rest of the group were all from London and had also heard good things about his establishment. The dishes were... (3 replies, last updated by Tony Finch August 16, 2006)

Looking to get someone a gift certifercate for about $50 at a restaurant in or new toms river, which i know nothing about. Any ideas? American (steakhouse maybe?) or Italian would probably be best. (2 replies, last updated by Bob January 13, 2006)

Friday night visits. Mangiamo opened in April 2008, and is owned and run by the same guy who had the former Rockafellas on Fischer Blvd in Toms River. Since I never ate at Rockafellas, I can’t compare the food, but I think he’s... (0 replies, last updated by njfreqflyer March 21, 2009)

Looked in on Captain Tom's to check out some September (just) oysters yesterday. I wasn’t disappointed, still a bargain at less that $5 a dozen. But I did notice one thing that I had never seen before. Once the dozen had... (2 replies, last updated by bishopsbitter October 1, 2009)

El Familiar in Toms River was very good! (19 replies, last updated by Tapas52 May 29, 2009)

Babs – On Main Street right next to the Java Joint. It’s in the space formally occupied by the old Jeffrey’s lunch spot, Pumpernickels and most recently Tiki Taco. As is evident from the large crowds at lunch,... (6 replies, last updated by windhorse23 May 9, 2008)

Searching for a Sunday night restaurants a friend and I lucked out with a table at Tom's Kitchen - Tom Aikens' new casual place. Decor – B+ -Cool very organic feeling, big unfinished wooden tables and open kitchen, very... (3 replies, last updated by y2000k September 17, 2007)

I don’t know how many of you get the chance to visit my little neck of the woods, but I wanted to let you know about this really solid restaurant on Washington Street in downtown Toms River. First and foremost, I have no... (50 replies, last updated by bgut1 October 3, 2009)

I was so upset when Osaka in Ortley closed down...it’s been the standard for sushi down the shore for quite sometime. I finally got down to Toms River to try the new Osaka that moved to Rt 37 and I’m so glad... (14 replies, last updated by TedyB November 14, 2008)

Many frequent contributors to Chowhound had mentioned Nobi in Toms River and stated that they have good Japanese food, but usually one or two lines. I am going to write a bit more about Nobi here, and here is the link to their... (24 replies, last updated by HelenB April 21, 2009)

Tom does care about the local food for us masses...at his buddies' places, like Johnny’s Half Shell, which has about half the quality at thrice the price of the lamest Kent Narrows bar. DC food in his view is about theater.... (20 replies, last updated by Elyssa April 9, 2008)

I had heard conflicting things about Thai Siam on Maine Street, so I went last night. I wasn’t expecting authentic Thai, but I did hope for at least something tasty. I was horrified instead. My Tom Yum Seafood soup was... (34 replies, last updated by JMF April 28, 2009)

, but it’s not high on my list right now. Downtown Dinner Club 216 Main Street Toms River, NJ 08753 732-281-2582 http://www.simplygourmetcatering.net/sv_dinnerclub.aspx BYOB The entrance is around the corner from Main St on Snyder Ave.... (26 replies, last updated by outandaboutagain May 10, 2009)

We tried River Market on Main Street for lunch the other day & it was very enjoyable. Bgut said it was one of his good standbys & I can see why......excellent selections on the menu & many of them....I had the Smoked Turkey &... (14 replies, last updated by jonord October 23, 2008)