Can anyone reccomend any nice restaurants in Toms River to have a rehersal dinner for about 30 people in June?? We are staying at the Holiday Inn on Hwy 37 and would appreciate something within about 15 to 20 minutes away. Any suggestions would be greatly accepted. Thanks.

I also wanted to post this under US for everyone to see. Sorry this is my first time posting.

Sorry, can't help you, but hopefully our resident Fodors Toms River expert, Budman, will chime in.

Budman left for 2 weeks in Italy yesterday.

Sorry, I am not familliar with restaurants in this area of NJ...

lsmile, there's just one US forum...you can sort by states, but all threads are in one place.

Try your question on the chowhousnd Midatlantic board.

http://www.chowhound.com/boards/16

you can try the old time tavern which is less than 5 miles from the hotel. it is on "route 166" which intersects route 37. head west on 37 this is a very popular restaurant so i am not sure if you can get something at this late date.

Old Time Tavern
www.theoldtimetavern.com

946 Route 166
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8778


you can also try the crab's claw in lavellette (on the barrier island) you take 37 east to 35 north. it'a about 25 minutes from the hotel.

Crab's Claw Inn
www.thecrabsclaw.com

601 Grand Central Ave
Lavallette, NJ 08735
(732) 793-4447

Recently had a delightful evening at Labrador Lounge in Normandy Beach. It is a small place with ambiance and great food.
3581 Rte 35North, phone 732-830-5770.
June is "in season" in that area so they may not be available. It is BYOB.