Crown Palace
Visitors looking for exceptional Chinese cuisine need not look any further than Crown Palace. A stately restaurant that boasts banquet rooms for private parties, the food here is authentic and diverse. There is a specialty Dim Sum menu available on weekend and holidays. The dinner menu consists of stand-out dishes such as braised grass corp fish with vegetables and Hong Kong bay jumbo shrimp. Dessert options include egg custard and tofu pudding. The restaurant also serves lunch, and take-out is available.
Crown Palace
1283 State Highway 35
Middletown NJ 07748
(732) 615-9888
crownpalacerestaurant.com
Rigoletto Trattoria
This Italian eatery offers diners an opportunity to feast on delectable Italian fare in a comfortable, cozy setting. The menu is fairly simple, offering common Italian delicacies for diners to enjoy, including penne vodka and classico pizza. There are also sandwiches, paninis and appetizers available, as well as a dessert menu that includes Chef John's pumpkin praline cheesecake. Desserts are all homemade, much to the delight of diners looking for something sweet to follow their meal.
Rigoletto Trattoria
418 Highway 35
Middletown, NJ 07701
(732) 842-2277
rigolettotrattoria.com
Shiki Japanese Steak House
Serving up fresh, authentic Japanese food, the Shiki Japanese Steak House offers diners their choice of meals off of the menu or a choice of sushi from the restaurant's sushi bar. This hibachi-style restaurant boasts an entertaining, family-friendly environment, making it lively and crowded at times, particularly on weekends. Menu stars include salmon teriyaki and the imperial dinner, which consists of filet mignon. Sushi is prepared either tempura style or raw and fresh. Wine, champagne, beer and sake are also available. The wine menu is extensive, with offerings that include Blackstone Chardonnay and Yellow Tail Reserve Shiraz.
Shiki Japanese Steak House
1735 Route 35 North
Middletown, NJ 07748
(732) 671-9500
shikisteakhouse.net
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