Belford Bistro

A needle in a hay stack....never had a bad meal...one of my top 5 places to dine.

The best culinary talent in Monmouth County

our favorite by far!!!

There is no lower rating than 1 star. Frankly I didn't even eat there. My GF and I walked in at 7p on a Friday night to a nearly empty (no exaggeration) room and we were turned away because we had no reservations. If the chef/owner has culinary skills they missed out on front house management classes because this should not happen. Go to Red Bank, Atlantic Highlands, even Keyport and find any other place because in a strip mall in Belford sandwiched between 2 other restaurants you should not ever turn guests away. What an f***ing joke!

The Belford Bistro has just opened on Main Street, and what a welcome addition to the neighborhood. We have been there for brunch and dinner, and were very pleased both times.

Our first visit was for dinner. We both enjoyed our starters - the Market Salad and a fabulous Scallop dish. It was apparent immediately that the food was extremely fresh and expertly prepared. For dinner, I ordered the Rack of Lamb, and was not disappointed. My husband thoroughly enjoyed his New York Strip. The only flaw was that we did not save room for dessert, as their offerings looked fantastic.

We recently returned for brunch, and had an equally positive experience. I ordered the Apple Strudel French Toast and was pleasantly surprised. The French Toast itself was perfectly cooked, and complimented nicely by the fresh, warm apples and maple sauce. My husband also chose wisely - the Crab Benedict. A superior crab cake (and that is a term I do not use loosely), served on an English muffin, topped by a perfectly poached egg, and finished with an outstanding hollandaise sauce. Most of all, a fantastic brunch that is also affordable - our bill was less than $30, and this was by far the best meal we have enjoyed in a long time.

The atmosphere is also a treat - an elegant room with wonderful jazz in the background. The service was professional, efficient, and friendly, but not overbearing. We were able to relax and enjoy our meal. The Belford Bistro is a BYOB establishment.