Olea Restaurant & Lounge - Spring Lake, NJ

We went for the first time on Friday night. They had valet and a coat check available. The hostess was welcoming and friendly. The lobby appearance was beautiful and comfortable to wait to be seated. Our reservation was at 7pm, we were sat by 7:15pm. The server came right over. The sever and wait staff were on point the entire time. Their cocktail list is like no other, they offer crafted cocktails with very different options in comparison to other restaurants. A lot of thought went into the cocktail menu. If you’re a tequila drinker, the Ziggy Stardust is my recommendation. We started with the Caesar salad and it was probably the best I’ve ever tasted. The crispy capers were a nice touch. We ordered their pasta special, a shaved filet mignon pappardelle dish as our appetizer and it was de

Wow, from the walk into the restaurant to the ambiance within. It is spectacular. But what really stands out is the service, drinks and the outstanding quality and deliciousness of the food served. Definitely added to our rotation list. Get decked out, and get here to enjoy the amazing @olearestaurantnj

The food was excellent and tasted very good. Unfortunately, the service wasn’t great. Our server didn’t check on us and seemed to focus more on the table next to us, which didn’t feel fair. I understand it’s a new restaurant and there can be growing pains. With better service, this would have been a perfect experience. 🍝💛

Enjoyed the experience. A nice night out. Our drinks and service were pretty good. If your coming here hungry, expect to spend some funds. The prime porter house was delicious cooked medium and (correct). Probably meant for 2 but a 32oz is a easy take down for some of us. Presentation of the steak was done by myself to open it up and show if it was cooked correctly. Id like to see them give a lil more bang for your buck to be a top competitor.

Had a fantastic dining experience last night. Morgan was a great server — knowledgeable about the menu and refreshingly down to earth with her recommendations. Evan, the manager, stopped by our table to check in, which was a great personal touch. I’ve been a fan of Bud since his days at Butcher Block, and his newest spot absolutely didn’t disappoint. Highly recommend the Lobster Francese and the Chicken Fried Short Rib — excellent flavor profiles and a really unique appetizer approach. Definitely worth a visit.