Bar Bella — Restaurant in Holmdel Township

Was planning on having drinks last night with 3 other couples. My wife and I arrived early so thought we would have a drink at the bar. After sitting at the 1/2 empty bar for 10 minutes without a simple "hello, be right with you" or some other acknowledgement from any of the 4 bartenders, We called the others and told them to just go to our house. That was a lost tip for the bartender standing directly in front of us who was to busy talking to her friend about how she really needed this job. Outdoor space appeared nice, there did not appear to be table service. Will give it another try in a few weeks as maybe it was just a bad night for what appeared to be a very...

Positive: Nice outdoor venue with bar to have a drink. Negative: Was asked to leave by a site employee because we were unknowingly sitting within the expanded but unfenced payable band stage area. We left and relocated outside this area. There was no sign nor other indication that this area was entrance-fee only. I found it pretty rude how me and my friend were asked to leave this area next to the dedicated band stage especially since there remained many empty seats when the band started playing. Snobby attitude already there - it might get worse in the future...

Stopped in before a show at bell works theater....cool spot....loved the Zen feel....menues were beyond creative .....interesting and beautiful food and drinks....kudos to the attentive knowledgeable staff!....Bar Bella is another venture of Cardinal Provisions in Asbury.....Bell Works should be very excited by this new addition and very soon indoor restaurant!!!! The owner/chef was hands on training new co-workers....obviously giving her heart and soul to this fabulous new gem....it's a must go casual delicious spot...we...