Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Cedar Run

We had an amazing experience at 618. If I were to define it I would simply say… impeccable service! Elvin was extensively knowledgeable with all drinks, food and deserts. He knew exactly when to approach us for refills and when it was time for our next course. I like how attentive the staff was on clearing the tables and how we were greeted entering the restaurant and as we left. Now to the good part, the FOOD! Everything was exquisite. I would definitely recommend the meatballs as the small plate (appetizer) very savory and tender. We also had the short rib raviolis it was delicious as well but the meatballs were hard to beat. We had the skirt steak as one of the entrees and WOW that first bite was mouthwatering, perfectly cooked, crunchy yet tender and flavorful (you have to eat it with the sauces they provide on the side). We also had the halibut, it was so beautiful plated with the sweet potato pure and rice but it was a tad dry for my liking however the pure did help with that. The drinks were also beautiful presented, not too sweet and not watery if you know what I mean. For the desert we got the Chunky Monkey Brownie Sunday, surprisingly the banana ice cream was the perfect combo! Overall this is a place I would highly recommend to all of my friends and family.

The Franklinville Inn was terrific from start to finish. Our server was attentive yet not overly so. Dinner started with warm sour dough bread and house salads. The crab cakes were the best I’ve ever had. Lumps of crab with only a trace of filler. The crab cakes were accompanied with a bell pepper cream sauce served on the side. Very light yet creamy. The queen prime rib was flavorful and was absolutely amazing. We shared a reasonably priced bottle of wine. Finished with wonderful strawberry shortcake for dessert. A great experience! Highly recommend!

The perfect place for a romantic dinner! The setting was beautiful. Live piano music. From the time we walked in, the service was excellent. Friendly, attentive but not intrusive. Perfectly descriptions of the menu. Jean was wonderful. The food….delicious from first course to dessert. If you’re looking for a truly special meal, The Gables is the place to go. It is definitely worth the trip to LBI.

We went for a nice Valentine’s Day Dinner . Our reservation was at 3:30 , however, we arrived much earlier at 1:00 o’clock . We went to the bar for a drink and they seated us early at 1:30. Drinks, food, waitstaff, everything was great. We were happy there was a lunch menu so the portions were better for 2 people.

Wonderful experience. Our server Bobby was attentive but not overbearing, providing wonderful friendly service. The food was incredible as always Raimondos is one of our favorite restaurants on the island