618

4.9

7287 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 83 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails
Romantic

Top 1% of restaurants in the world
Ranked #32 most romantic restaurants in the United States
*Reservation times are not guaranteed. As a high-volume restaurant we will do our best to accommodate you as close to that time as possible

The 618 experience doesn't have to end after dessert. Bring a piece of 618 home with you or send it to family & friends. We offer an array of our signature items such as an Espresso Martini Candle, Decanter sets or the most comfortable sweatshirt you'll ever own!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 577-0001
Website
http://www.618nj.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Christopher Dutka
Catering
We offer Off Premise Catering.
Private party facilities
We offer a beautiful Venue for any and every occasion.

Location
618 Park Ave, Freehold, NJ 07728
Neighborhood
Freehold
Cross street
Route 79
Parking details
We have our own lot and you may also park to the left and right of us at Colors To Go and CKO. They allow us to park there and your vehicle will be safe.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

The Romance Experience
Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
Can't join us on February 14th? We will be offering a "Romance Experience" special menu for all remaining days in February. Not available on February 14th. Limited to parties of 2 guests. No Substitutions.

Offers

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS
Multiple dates available
Wed - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS Every Wednesday is Wine Down Wednesday! Join us for half price bottles of select wines. We are proud to share our wine list has been awarded the 2021 Wine Spectator Award for an outstanding wine program.

Popular dishes

Buttermilk Fried Maine Lobster Tail$33.00
Remoulade | Pickled Sweet Drop Peppers | Charred Scallion
Crispy Broken Truffle Spuds$19.00
Soppressata | Garlic Butter | Truffle Aioli | Truffle Pecorino
Stuffed Mushrooms$18.00
Fennel Sausage | Broccoli Rabe | Pecorino | San Marzano Sauce
Chorizo Mac and Cheese$16.00
Three Cheeses | Toasted Bread Crumbs
Grilled Flatbread$16.00
Reggiano Cream | Roasted Mushrooms | Goat Cheese | Arugula | Truffle Oil
Crab Cakes$21.00
Jumbo Lump Crab | Remoulade Sauce
Lamb Sliders$18.00
Whipped Goat Cheese | Pickled Shallots | Arugula | Hawaiian Roll | Parsley Fennel Salad
Cajun BBQ Shrimp$18.00
Green Chili Cheddar Grits | New Orleans BBQ Sauce
Granny's Meatballs$17.00
San Marzano Sauce | Herb Ricotta
Short Rib Ravioli Appetizer$18.00
Shiitake | Mushrooms | Peas | Overnight Tomatoes | Cream | Reggiano
Baby Artichokes (GFO)$18.00
Truffle Thyme Broth | Two River Mushrooms | Croutons | Reggiano | Parsley
Crispy Pork Belly$18.00
Salsa Verde | Edamame Puree | Pickled Fennel | Fresno Peppers

GREENS

618 Salad (GF)$17.00
Baby Lettuce | Hearts of Palm | Feta | Tomatoes | White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Buratta (GF)$23.00
Mortadella | Arugula | Balsamic Pearls | Heirloom Tomatoes | Fennel | Pistachio | Basil | EVOO
Baby Gem Hearts "Caesar" (GFO)$18.00
Buttered Ciabatta Croutons | Grana Padano Cheese

PLANT BASED

Vegan Tacos*$23.00
Quinoa | Sweet Potatoes | Portobello | Tamarind Chutney | Chimichurri | Guacamole
Vegan Mushroom & Lentil "Bolognese"$26.00
Penne Pasta | Cashew Parmesan

PASTAS

*pastas labeled (GFO) can be prepared gluten free when accompanied by a three dollar surcharge*

Pappardelle Bolognese*$29.00
Pork | Veal | Pancetta | Pecorino | Thyme
Angry Shrimp and Pasta*$32.00
Toasted Garlic | Chilies | Stewed Tomatoes | Baby Spinach
Truffle Ricotta Pasta Purses$27.00
Kale Pesto with Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds | Heirloom Tomatoes
Short Rib Ravioli$31.00
Shiitake Mushrooms | Peas | Overnight Tomatoes Cream | Reggiano
Butternut Squash Ravioli$32.00
Sage Brown Butter | Pumpkin Seeds | Arugula | Reggiano | Balsamic Glaze
Malfadine Cacio e Pepe*$28.00
Pink and Black Pepper | Truffle Butter | Pecorino Grana Padano
Handmade Fusilli Calabresi$29.00
Pancetta | Shallots | Shiitakes | Spinach | Overnight Tomatoes | Parmesan
ADD:
Buratta 12 | Grilled Chicken 12 | Breaded Chicken Cutlet 18 | Grilled Shrimp 16 | Organic Grilled Salmon 20

SEA

Halibut*$38.00
Jasmine Rice | Sweet Potato Puree | Haricot Vert | White Wine Butter Sauce
Grilled Faroe Island Salmon*$33.00
Braised Lentils and Mushrooms | Apples |Roasted Acorn Squash | Pomegranate molasses
Grilled Butterflied Branzino*$31.00
Mediterranean Salsa | Olives | Capers | Fingerlings Asparagus | Chared Lemon
Cajun BBQ Shrimp$35.00
Green Chili Cheddar Grits | New Orleans BBQ Sauce

LAND

8oz Filet Mignon*$44.00
Black Truffle Whipped Potatoes | Cabernet Thyme Sauce | Asparagus
Skirt Steak*$38.00
Handcut Fries | Guacamole | Chimichurri Sauce
ADD:
Crab Cake 12 | Grilled Shrimp 16 | Lobster Tail 33
Cabernet Braised Beef Short Rib (GF)$39.00
Butter Whipped Potatoes | Haricot Vert | Horseradish Gremolata
12oz Berkshire Pork Chop (GF)$39.00
Fuji Apple Bacon Jam | Green Chili Cheddar Grits | Peach Jus | Asparagus
Roasted Chicken (GF)$33.00
Salsa Verde | Fingerling Potatoes | Asparagus | Roasted Tomatoes
Chicken Milanese$33.00
Arugula | Heirloom Tomatoes | Reggiano | Pickled Shallots | Fried Capers | Radish
Burger$25.00
Grass Fed Beef | Lettuce | Tomatoes | Pickles | Sharp American | Animal Sauce | Brioche Bun
- Add Bacon$3.00
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich$23.00
Buttermilk Pink Peppercorn Ranch Gem Lettuce | Pickles | Handcut Fries
- Add Sharp American Cheese$2.00
- Add Bacon$3.00

SIDES

Black Truffle Butter Whipped Potatoes (GF)$13.00
Sautéed Spinach (GF)$13.00
Roasted Asparagus (GF)$13.00
Roasted Brussel Sprouts (GF)$15.00
Pancetta | Fig jam| Whipped Goat Cheese |Maple Pecans

What 7,287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Best Service
New Jersey
Best Ambiance
New Jersey
American
New Jersey
Most Booked
Monmouth
Best Overall
Monmouth
Best Food
Monmouth
Best Service
Monmouth
Best Ambiance
Monmouth
Hot spot
Monmouth
Romantic
Monmouth
Good for special occasions
Monmouth
American
Monmouth
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

618 is a top-tier restaurant praised for its "fantastic date night location" and "amazing cocktails." Guests rave about the "impeccable service" from attentive staff like Marc, Sarah, and Tim. The restaurant's ambiance is "beautiful," making it a perfect spot for special occasions. It never disappoints with its "delicious food" and thoughtful touches.

7,287 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter Brenden was great! He made sure we had everything we liked and had great suggestions. Would highly recommend this restaurant!
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Mark
VIP
New York City
141 reviews
5.0
141 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous night at 618. Your go to restaurant for an amazing dinner. We can’t thank them enough for the hospitality and great meals.
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Mike
VIP
Palm Springs
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife & I enjoyed our dinner this evening. The artichoke appetizer, halibut & salmon, along with the ice cream cookies were all excellent as were the drinks! Our service from Joe was also cordial, attentive & excellent. Always a great experience at 618! Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Marielle was excellent. Very attentive. Food was great and they do a great job of recommending drinks
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Alyssa
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
618 is always 10/10 on drinks, food, and service. Tim was our server and he was the best!!
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Richard
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great drinks, great food, great atmosphere. A little pricey and they need more parking!!
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Kim
VIP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again, a great meal and experience at 618. Everyone from the hostess, our server Saige, food runners, Manager, and bussing staff make you feel welcome and special. You can’t go wrong here! Saige was great!
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Derek
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were all top notch. Our server Marielle was excellent, incredibly attentive and knowledgeable. This restaurant experience is the way all other restaurants should strive to be. We have been there a number of times and will definitely be back soon!
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Steve
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sage our waitress was excellent. She provided excellent recommendations as well as very attentive service. She made our dining experience exceptional.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
i frequent 618 and other local monmouth county restaurants and have to say 2 of the pasta dishes were really not up to par with others and not authentic at all for the price appetizers skirt steak pork chop were on the money and i will be returning service ambience and wine down wednesday is a great deal can’t pass up
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FAQs

618 offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 577-0001.

618 is rated 4.9 stars by 7287 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 83 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

618 Park Ave, Freehold, NJ 07728

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Route 79
Neighborhood
Freehold
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
We have our own lot and you may also park to the left and right of us at Colors To Go and CKO. They allow us to park there and your vehicle will be safe.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Christopher Dutka
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.618nj.com/
Phone number
(732) 577-0001
Catering
We offer Off Premise Catering.
Private party facilities
We offer a beautiful Venue for any and every occasion.

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618

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

50 New York Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

The Romance Experience

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS

Skirt Steak

Pistachio Martini

Chicken Milanese

SMALL PLATES

Buttermilk Fried Maine Lobster Tail$33.00

Crispy Broken Truffle Spuds$19.00

Stuffed Mushrooms$18.00

Chorizo Mac and Cheese$16.00

Grilled Flatbread$16.00

Crab Cakes$21.00

Lamb Sliders$18.00

Cajun BBQ Shrimp$18.00

Granny's Meatballs$17.00

Short Rib Ravioli Appetizer$18.00

Baby Artichokes (GFO)$18.00

Crispy Pork Belly$18.00

GREENS

618 Salad (GF)$17.00

Buratta (GF)$23.00

Baby Gem Hearts "Caesar" (GFO)$18.00

PLANT BASED

Vegan Tacos*$23.00

Vegan Mushroom & Lentil "Bolognese"$26.00

PASTAS

Pappardelle Bolognese*$29.00

Angry Shrimp and Pasta*$32.00

Truffle Ricotta Pasta Purses$27.00

Short Rib Ravioli$31.00

Butternut Squash Ravioli$32.00

Malfadine Cacio e Pepe*$28.00

Handmade Fusilli Calabresi$29.00

ADD:

SEA

Halibut*$38.00

Grilled Faroe Island Salmon*$33.00

Grilled Butterflied Branzino*$31.00

Cajun BBQ Shrimp$35.00

LAND

8oz Filet Mignon*$44.00

Skirt Steak*$38.00

ADD:

Cabernet Braised Beef Short Rib (GF)$39.00

12oz Berkshire Pork Chop (GF)$39.00

Roasted Chicken (GF)$33.00

Chicken Milanese$33.00

Burger$25.00

Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich$23.00

SIDES

Black Truffle Butter Whipped Potatoes (GF)$13.00

Sautéed Spinach (GF)$13.00

Roasted Asparagus (GF)$13.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts (GF)$15.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does 618 offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is 618 restaurant rated?

Is 618 currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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