Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Matawan

This place never disappoints. The food and ambiance is great. The service team is wonderful adding to the experience. Went on a Thursday night, and the place was very busy. Make a reservation just in case!

Everything was great! From the ease of making reservations to the hostess greeting and waitress service! We didn’t feel rushed, she gave great recommendations and everything came out in a timely manner!

Group of people that use to work together got together at Houly’s. Our waiter Matt was outstanding. Our food was great but my husband did not like his chicken pot pie . We had a wonderful time . We will arrange to meet there again . It worked out well.

This is my new favorite restaurant. Love the charming rustic decor. I feel like we’re in the Pennsylvania countryside when we’re here. The service is phenomenal, the server and the support staff are there whenever you need them. Very friendly and attentive. Now, the food. Absolutely delicious. Best rice balls ever. Honestly, I never liked rice balls until these. Crispy, cheesy delicious! All the salads are exquisitely composed. The way the greens are sliced and perfectly dressed. We had the tricolore with roasted butternut squash (finely chopped) with crispy shallots and cider vinaigrette. I’d had the halibut with lobster cream sauce and lump crab last week, which was a large fresh piece of flaky moist fish. Someone at the next table had the shrimp scampi and I already knew I had to try it this time. It was without question, not even close, the best shrimp scampi of my 50 years. The sauce was the perfect combo of wine lemon and butter. The shrimp were cooked perfectly with a crunchy breadcrumb topping. Oh, the Brussel sprouts side is also a standout. Dessert, don’t bother looking at the menu- just get the graham cracker gelato with a cappuccino, You’ll thank me later; I promise.

Good service and great pub food for a reasonable price.