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The Willows
Family-owned and operated, The Willows Restaurant & Catering is located in quiet Asbury, New Jersey. Enjoy delicious cuisine and exceptional service in our cozy dining room or visit our Tap Room for a laid back atmosphere with a great selection of craft beer, wine, and cocktails. Searching for the perfect venue? Our versatile banquet spaces are ideal for every occasion whether it be a business affair, a shower, or a wedding reception. The Willows is the premier establishment to host your special event!.
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In support of ongoing efforts to promote social distancing, The Willows will be filling all orders via phone. During this difficult time, we will be open Wednesday thru Sunday for take out only from 3-8pm. To place your order please call us at (908) 574-5101. Thank you for your ongoing support and please do not hesitate to call with any questions or concerns.
From family celebrations to corporate functions, The Willows specializes in catering all of your important events. Best known for our exceptional cuisine and service, our, we offer flexible menu packages as well as a variety of spaces to host your event. Our spacious indoor venue provides a welcoming atmosphere and our gated parking lot has ample parking for all of your guests.
The Willows is best known for our exceptional cuisine and service. We provide both on site and off site catering for all types of events ranging from basic to extravagant. Our specialty catering options include every meal of the day from breakfast to luncheons. All packages are customizable to include vegetarian and gluten free options that will appeal to everyone in your party.
The perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony and only steps from our banquet hall, this spot is as convenient as it is charming. Nestled in the hills of Warren County, this quiet country setting is the perfect backdrop for your big day. Whether your planning a simple gathering or a lavish affair, a Willows Wedding is the perfect choice for every bride to be.
Reviews (26)
Clayton Wile
Clayton Wile
Dec 14, 2021
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This is a very good restaurant, and certainly worth a visit.
The restaurant itself is beautiful, and even cuter at Christmas time. The staff was very attentive and helpful, especially when it came to prebussing our table. The food was very good and on the verge of excellent. My wife and I shared a series of small plates and split a salad to "course" our meal. The server did a great job to space out the courses and everything was delicious. We will be going back very soon.
Kathleen E.
Kathleen E.
Dec 12, 2021
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Willows reopened with old owner but they say a new manger. The waitress was excellent. Very nice. The place has not changed. I ordered the chili. It was $8 for a small cup, very small it was thick of meat and beans and no sauce. Had to send it back. Then ordered the meatballs with 3 cheese fondue The meatballs were Very tough and the 3 Cheese fondue tasted terrible and didn't go with the red Italian sauce. Wings were good and the mushroom on the crostini was very good. We had a friend that said he ordered a hamburger without the. Bun but added bacon and onions ect. It cost him
Jack Almeida
Jack Almeida
Dec 10, 2021
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Food and Service was AMAZING!
Wild mushroom & Goat cheese Crustini was on point! So Happy for the reopening and can’t wait to return
Kathy Zalinsky
Kathy Zalinsky
Aug 20, 2020
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I gave a Deposit of 200.00 for a Memorial for May 3 2020
Because of the Corvid 19 virus we had to postpone our event! I called Tracey left a message that we would reschedule for the Fall Never heard back from the Willow's I called several
times and left messages Never heard back !!Today I found out they are closed and are selling the Restaurant! I called today no response!
My Family has had many parties there and I am really Surprised how they are treating their Loyal Customers! I would like to have my 200.00 back!I will have to go the legal route to get my deposit back!!!
Ranello
Ranello
Jun 03, 2020
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Sunday night.....Walked in and Karen greeted us immediately.....okay... so Sunday and everything is kinda slow in this area.... Moving forward....
Very nice ambiance!!
Everything was brought out in perfect timing..
Had the fillet....perfect...done to perfection
Salads were fresh and well dressed.
Nothing less than great!!
I would definitely recommend this place...
Kevin K.
Kevin K.
Dec 28, 2019
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What happened? Since the remodel/new management the place is deserted. Went in for drinks and apps recently. Waited almost 10 minutes for anybody to even be on scene in the bar. Nobody in here whatsoever. Tried a few apps to help with those beers. Obvious all were microwaved. Our server also confirmed my suspicions as she explained some differences from the menu listing. This restaurant was a really great place. Not so more. Management NEEDS to quit serving prepared food. Fresh, quality ingredients cooked to perfection are what's needed. Shrink the menu, and serve fresh specialities. People
Tom H.
Tom H.
Oct 27, 2019
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The food is mediocre at best. I've given it several tries. The past two times the burgers (asked to be prepared well done) were charred on the outside and completely raw in the middle (likely trying to cook frozen patties...). The roasted turkey ordered last night was not good (definitely not fresh). The wings were decent. Onion petals were like eating a bottle of crisco with onion on the side. Won't be coming back.
Samantha G.
Samantha G.
Aug 20, 2019
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I eat there very often since I work in the area. Crab cakes are delicious!! Warm atmosphere, good service and conversation with the staff, overall great experience! Definitely a place to check out for lunch, dinner, late night or anything in between!
John M.
John M.
Aug 20, 2019
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I stopped in Saturday night on my way through town and sat at the bar. I had an amazing experience with the Bartender Ashley. She later told me during conversation that she is also the manager. You can tell she does a fantastic job because not only were my drinks amazing but my burger came out timely and at the right temperature. Thank you Ashley for your awesome service and your incredible staff. I will be back.
Steve C.
Steve C.
Aug 04, 2019
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Excellent, Off the path place. Good cold and great atmosphere. Friendly staff, good food. Sports TV's at the bar!!
Crystal M.
Crystal M.
Jul 30, 2019
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We haven't been here since the remodel. Seems pretty much the same. We waited 45 minutes for a few appetizers. They were disgusting. The spinach dip was watery and definitely microwaved. The chicken quesadilla was missing the CHEESE! It completely fell apart. And the chicken potstickers were completely burnt. Severely disappointed with this place. It really went downhill.
Ema M.
Ema M.
Jul 21, 2019
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If I could leave zero stars I would. Not only was the food terrible (Costco frozen food level at best) but the owner and staff were horrific. We sat at at the bar on a Sunday around 6 and the place was totally empty, that should have been the first sign. Out of nowhere the staff and a few customers, including the owner, had a racially biased conversation in front of us. They said terrible things about African Americans and Mexicans, absolutely unacceptable and deplorable. Do not eat here. This place is TERRIBLE!! If you are a non-white person on any level you are not welcome.
Jonathan Houck
Jonathan Houck
Jun 10, 2019
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We've been here a few times. Food's not bad but nothing really to talk about. The service is usually very good. Bar seems pretty busy and beer selection is not bad for a small local place. The interior remodel is very nice since we last visited.
Kristy R.
Kristy R.
Apr 11, 2019
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Check it out! Completed renovated. Food is good! Go see holly for a salted caramel java martini! Yum.
Ted B.
Ted B.
Apr 07, 2019
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Terrible experience. Went to a fundraiser today. Only water on table. No one came around to ask if we wanted anything else. WiFi was non-existent. Asked them to reset the router to fix it, never happened. Food was served in unorganized manner. I can see why this place has such a low rating. I left before even trying the food, totally disappointed. Lack of coordination is horrible.
Jack C.
Jack C.
Mar 21, 2019
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Yup, decided to eat out today, ordered the special...a fish sandwich, small side salad, and french fries. Set before me was nine inches of a roll (about 2.5 inches thick) and a very thin fillet of fish probably tilapia fried. The fish, needless to say, was not very appetizing....no taste very thin. I initially discarded the top portion of the roll in hopes of salvaging this lunch but ended up throwing the bottom part of the roll aside. The sandwich was pathetic. Going elsewhere tomorrow.
Amanda J.
Amanda J.
Dec 27, 2018
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Loved it here! People don't give it enough credit! Local businesses are awesome and if you're looking for a long date night with tasty food I recommend strongly to go pay a visit! Had the best surf n turf on Thursdays!!!
Janet Ridder
Janet Ridder
Dec 11, 2018
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At a catered event. It was buffet style. Some of the food was cold. Once it was reported, it was corrected. However it was too late because most people were finished and were not going to eat again. The rest of the food was tasty. At the end, they served the cake first, but...by the time the coffee came the cake has been eaten. This has happened on more than one catered event that I have been to there. It really needs to be coordinated better by the staff or management. All in all a nice venue.
Kim P.
Kim P.
Jul 22, 2018
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Alas the definition of "willow" (meaning life/fertility/balance/growth) has been made a fool by a rickety old restaurant in the middle of nowhere.

A friend of ours wanted to try this place out so she made a reservation for 5 people (1 of which is a child in a high chair)... we get to the restaurant and the dinosaur of a hostess decided it'd be a bright idea to sit 5 people at a 4 top table.... um. No.

So we politely asked her if she could put as at a bigger table that could accommodate 5 people comfortably. There weren't a lot of people in the restaurant... (granted it&apos
Nun Ya A.
Nun Ya A.
Feb 06, 2018
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This place sucks as bad as the last place that they had! The old Hunters Tavern on Rt 57. Over priced, crap staff, arrogant staff. Long wait for your food. By then you are no longer hungry. Search else where in the area for food!!!!!!
Tony M.
Tony M.
Jan 29, 2018
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We wanted to try something local so we had dinner at this place since we often drive by and saw it had been newly renovated in the past year. It took over 1.5 hrs and the place was about 1/3 occupied. The waitress kept saying she was the only one on duty and they were short staffed but we clearly saw the hostess refilling everyone's water and another server setting up empty tables. When the food arrived 3 orders we incorrect. The food was average at best. We paid our check tipped and left. The next day my wife saw that she had 2 charges to her credit card one was for our dinner and there was
Erin B.
Erin B.
Oct 11, 2017
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We wanted to like this local restaurant, but it fell short in every category. The waitress was covered in sweat and at first I thought it must be busy, but there were only 2 other tables occupied. I then noticed her wiping her nose with her sleeve while she was taking our order. We asked for a drink menu. They had none and we were told to walk over to the bar if we wanted that information. Food was bland and uninspired. We thought we were going to get sick after our visit. We're not returning.
Yvonne Schneider
Yvonne Schneider
May 20, 2016
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What a great Birthday party for a dear friend of mine. You could not have picked a better place. What a wonderful evening with friends, great food and just everything about this evening was great. I have never been there before but will definitely be back for dinner. You gave this party of friends and Barbara K. for her birthday a wonderful time, thank you .
MaryBeth S.
MaryBeth S.
Sep 10, 2015
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My husband and I just moved back to the area and was pleased to see that this place was open again. I've been here twice now and the food is fantastic! Homemade chips are wonderful and I think they're reasonably priced for the area. My only complaint is the service. My first visit, our server was great. My second visit, our server was AWFUL. Lunch on a Sunday and we were there for almost 2 hours. Luckily, I was meeting a friend and wasn't in a rush.

I have an event booked later this month and will write another review!
Meg D.
Meg D.
May 22, 2015
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If you're passing through. STOP HERE TO EAT. Unexpectedly amazing.

Well the boo and I had been out all day fishing and we looked like hell. This place was the ONLY place to eat around so we did not have high hopes but we were mistaken.

The place is kinda nice so if you go for dinner, don't look like a bum like us.

The waitress was beyond amazing. Extremely knowledgeable. She was all alone and gave us 5 star service. Inside was clean and cute.

Food was unreal. We had this crab cheese dip thing.. I think we could've dipped anything in the bowl of heaven. I got the Thanksgiving
Joe D.
Joe D.
Jan 13, 2015
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I have had been to the Willows about 5 times since they opened in December.
Several of these occasions were in the banquet room and I also have had dinner in their dining room. I can honestly say that each time the food was great! I thought the seafood combo was delicious. They actually gave you plenty of seafood . The scallops and shrimp were a very good size and were very tasteful. There appetizers were also amazing,my wife loved the stuffed artichokes and I shared the potato pancakes again absolutely delicious.
As for the banquet dinners I have attended I found all the food to be excellent