The Reserve in Lakewood

Beginner Joined: Apr 03 2011 Posts: 15

Did anyone eat at the reserver in Lakewood?
Want to go for anniversary Smile

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Anyone know the ambience (noisy, quite, pleasant...?). Also what is the waiter staff like. Hubby can be kinda picky and hates going to restaurants where waitresses dressed in not tzniesdk way. Not that they have to look like frum ladies... but you know what I mean..
Are there any other similar places in Lakewood or thereabouts that you reccomend?

Platinum Member Joined: Mar 24 2008 Posts: 6528

A few years ago it was run really well and the food was awesome but it was also busy and noisy.
I was there about a year ago and it wasn't as busy or noisy, it was actually pretty quiet. The food was decent, not amazing, but pretty good, you do get a lot of food. The waiter service was also pretty good, but disappointing compared to the first time we were there. I think the women were white shirts and long black pants. the pants may be tight. I don't really remember but I think it is similar to other places, I didn't notice anything different).

there is also the Rimon, I think now the 2 are similar to each other.

If you will travel 656 Ocean in Deal is also pretty similar.

If you would want milchigs we once went to the Rimon Milchig place for supper and it was really good and quiet. But it changed names since then and I don't know what it is like now. There is also Ottimo cafe.

Senior Member Joined: May 07 2007 Posts: 197

The Reserve is definitely a lot classier than Rimon. Also, Rimon closes at 10. I did not have good experience with Rimon Milchig at all. I loved The Reserve more than any other place in Lakewood.
Someone mentioned 656 Ocean in Deal, be aware that if you want to share a portion with your husband, they will charge you extra, and the portions are pretty big.

Posted: Wed, Aug 29 2012, 6:37 pm Post subject: re: The Reserve in Lakewood

I'm not sure I would compare the reserve to rimon. Reserve is much nicer. We go to the reserve often and the food is very good, staff is professional - yes they probably were a bit better in the begining but they are helpful, honest and never unprofessional. They are quiet (barely hear the kitchen) and really try to please etc.
I have only been to the Rimon twice but we were not overly impressed. It's nice but not what they seem to be from their ads. The food is not as good as the Reserve and the place is a bit dingier - dark and not in a romantic way Smile

We actually had a table under a mirror and the dust was so thick on the mirror that someone had written "HI" with their finger. We were a bit unimpressed.

Ottimo is a great milchig restaurant. It's not cheap but it's worth it. very good food, professional etc. You will find kids and families - which you very rarely see at the reserve, but it's not overly noisy. I love going there. They also have a good menu - from pizza to risotto.

I haven't been to the milchig rimon since they changed so I can't give my opinion.

Hope that helped. Happy Anniversary!!
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Platinum Member Joined: Mar 24 2008 Posts: 6528

Senior Member Joined: Apr 30 2012 Posts: 185

We actually enjoyed the Reserve very much when we went there.

Ottimo is a new milchig upscale restaurant. The food is HEAVEN!!!! I love to go there, I have actually been there a few times, with my in-laws, friends, DH etc...
If you don't love milchigs they have a great fish menu too!
Enjoy!

Beginner Joined: Apr 03 2011 Posts: 15

thanks for all your suggestions! I think we're going to stick with the reserve...! Hope it works out!