The Standard at The American Hotel — Restaurant in Freehold

I love the atmosphere here. There's a grand piano on the floor by the entrance. It's classy yet relaxed with a bit of modern flair. The service is genuinely warm, friendly and accommodating. Shout out to Arty, Mo, Ryan and Sarah. There's a short bald skinny guy that runs things that appears weird but he's actually a nice guy and also very friendly and obliging. The food options vary from yummy appetizers to delicious handheld sandwiches to amazing mains such as the prime rib for example. For salad lovers, the "Standard" is my wife's favorite salad period! There's even a kids menu featuring grilled cheese, chicken and fries and other tot favorites. I come here for lunch, dinners and sometimes happy hours where they have entertainment such as piano players or guitar players and the crowd is engaging making it familial, joyous and celebratory. It's obvious I'm a fan but that's because they earned it. ...

Every time I visit The Standard, I’m blown away—not just by the quality of the food and drinks, but by the genuinely welcoming vibe. The standout, hands down, is Danielle behind the bar. Her warmth, professionalism, and ability to make anyone feel at home are unmatched. She mixes a perfect cocktail and somehow remembers everyone’s name and favorite drink.

The menu is solid—classic bar fare with elevated touches. Burgers are juicy, wings are spot-on, and the rotating specials keep things interesting. But what really makes this place shine is the atmosphere: laid-back but polished, and full of regulars who clearly love it here.

Whether you’re out for a quick drink or looking for a go-to hangout spot, The Standard delivers every time. Danielle and the whole team make it a place worth returning to...

Was here last night. Our appetizer the artichoke franchise was very good. Our main meal my wife had the pasta with shrimp. It was OK shrimp were very small and not very flavorful. For me, I ordered the New York strip after many reviews I figured this was going to be a delicious steak. I don’t eat steak much anymore so when I do have it, I expect it to be very good. Unfortunately, it was not very good at all. Perhaps next time I come here I’ll stick with fish It appears there’s many choices to choose from or maybe a burger it seems many people were eating burgers. Wish I could’ve had a better experience, but unfortunately, very...