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1850 Church Indoor / Outdoor Bars - Dining - A Salute, Matawan, NJ

A Salute

4.2
4.2
507 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Nick Freire
  • Catering
    Catering Available All Year, everyday.
  • Private party facilities
    Indoor / Outdoor Parties
  • Neighborhood
    Matawan
  • Cross street
    North st
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    A quick walk from the Aberdeen/Matawan Train Station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Weekday Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Please come join us for our weekday Happy Hour from 3pm-7pm! 1/2 PRICE WINE, BEERS AND COCKTAILS. Select appetizers HALF OFF!!! Available at our Bar Area Monday- Friday!

    Weekday Happy Hour Photo
  • New Lunch Menu!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    Come try our new lunch menu, offered Monday-Saturday 11:30 am - 3:30 pm! You won't be disappointed!

    New Lunch Menu! Photo
  • $60 Per Person Family Style Dinner

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:30 AM - 7:45 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 8:45 PM,Fri - Sat - 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM - 9:45 PM
    Offered 7 Days a Week | Tax and Gratuity Not Included | Children 12 and Under Included Includes: Wine, Sangria, & Draft Beer Cold Antipasto Baked Clams Fried Calamari Margherita Detroit Style Pizza Eggplant Parmigiana Penne Vodka or Rigatoni Pomodoro Skirt Steak Chicken Francese Coffee & Dessert

What 507 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
A Salute offers an enchanting dining experience in a beautifully converted church, praised for its "authentic Italian flavors" and "outstanding" service. Guests adore the "amazing atmosphere," "delicious food," and "friendly staff." The "family style dinner" is a hit, offering great value. A must-try for its unique setting and culinary excellence.
507 Reviews
  1. James

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning presence and delightful food. We had a real lovely time and everyone was so friendly.

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  2. Todd

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place has awesome martinis. One of the best in NJ and Daniela was such a sweetheart. We stood by the bar and all the food was yummy!!!

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  3. Jennifer

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is really cool. Great value for family style dinner. We will be telling our friends to come check it out.

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  4. Robert

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was at a party last year and said I had to come back. We came ate and really enjoyed the food and attention. Will be back soon for certain!!!

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  5. Stephen

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was phenomenal. The food was delicious but i found the portions to be small

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  6. Emilia VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were looking to go to this restaurant for awhile What a disappointing night We had to stay at the bar because they had a big party Appetizers took a awhile to arrive but it’s ok Food never arrived . Spoke with the waiter and she said 5 m . Those 5 m came and gone until we complain again and what looks like an owner or a manager came and went into the kitchen and guarantee food would come on 6 m . It took around 15 more minutes . We got there at 6.30 pm

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  7. Danielle

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat outside in the outdoor patio enclosed. It was beautiful, cozy, and very comfortable. Service was good and the food was even better.

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  8. Grace

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Bolognese pasta was out of this world. Everything was great. This place is a true authentic Italian cuisine in Matawan.

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  9. Lisa

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andi was a great server very attentive. Food was good. Will be coming back.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to this lovely and charming restaurant! Found online and chosen as a half way meeting place for my friend and I to catch up! It exceeded our expectations… Our reservation was at 5:30 on a Tuesday evening - upon our arrival we were enchanted by the building outside and even more so inside - once an old church and now a beautiful unique dining experience! We were greeted by the hostess with a welcoming beautiful smile and then by Alyssa’s smile - our amazing server and bartender - She made it all look easy- managing the bar our table and other guests with grace and ease. Explaining the menu -offering suggestions when we couldn’t decide on all the delicious options. 5 stars!

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FAQs

A Salute does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. A Salute also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 566-0267.

A Salute is rated 4.2 stars by 507 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
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7:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for A Salute

74 Main St, Matawan, NJ 07747-2629

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North st
  • Neighborhood
    Matawan
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 11:30 am–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    A quick walk from the Aberdeen/Matawan Train Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Nick Freire
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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