Houlihan's

I am not a fan of chain restaurants and try to avoid them, but I decided to give Houlihans a try after being fed up with the lack of restaurant choices   In and around the area. Stopped by for dinner last Sunday (late afternoon) and was pleasantly surprised.If you're driving back from the Asbury, ocean grove beaches to Brooklyn Houlihans is a great option. My husband who is very particular about his steaks ordered the prime rib steak and I wasn't expecting much.But I was blown away by the massive size and thickness of it. It was also extremely tender and tasty. The fried calamari was crispy and cut into thin strips which we all enjoyed. The portions from the children's menu are huge too. My daughter ordered the chicken with vegetables and potatoes which easily could have been shared between both of my 6 yos.My son ordered the double mini burgers from the kids menu and they easily could feed an adult. I ordered a side salad with mixed greens and arugula which is my favorite and the mixed appetizers to share with everyone which included loaded potato skins, stuffed mushrooms,buffalo chicken wings and it was all good and tasty albeit fried. The warm apple pie desert with vanilla ice cream was delicious & monstrously huge which all 4 of us(2 adults & 2 kids) shared. Next time we will probably share only 2 entrees otherwise its must too much food. Overall a very pleasant dining experience. Very Clean establishment, attentive  staff. Good food.Yes , eat here!!!!!!! Not too busy on a late Sunday afternoon. Will be back!

Delicious Veggie Burger, delicious looking selection of alcoholic coffee drinks (only they didn't have Soy Milk, so I didn't partake...sad), and they were OK with us strolling in there looking a mess after doing the Color Run nearby at the PNC center.

A chain that's in a tier above the other ones.  Food is good & staff is excellent.