Dina's bistro is old fashioned Italian restaurant...we walked in and the first impression was not so great, but the owner and staff were very welcoming and very attentive. We have to say that the food was extremely delicious, it would be for food we will be coming back, but all went wrong with some incident of something what not belonged into our bread basket was there. Also the whole ambience of restaurant was not updated for many many years. We kind of would understand that because new owners are there just for a year, so they might not have resources for update, but you don't need lots of money to keep it clean - cleanliness was horrible, restrooms especially. I won't go to details, but because of that we might not come back even food was amazing...
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
I've lived in the area for years and have dined at most every restaurant. For our anniversary I wanted to try some place new to add to the excitement of the night. Well I owe Google a big shout out, because me search and the posted Google reviews led me to Dina's Bistro.
My favorite restaurants are family operated and you can sense the level of care as soon as you enter. Next, I appreciate nice ambiance. Lastly, if they are a BYOB, even better.
Well Dina's nailed all three!
We even got to meet the family that owns Dina's and all I can say is there commitment to serving great food is obvious.
We tried three apps and they were all terrific. The shrimp, the long hots and a special steak app (see pic) all great.
For entrees we went seafood and my halibut was outstanding, my wife's salmon was equally tasty. Service was spot on and the coolest thing about this BYOB is you can get a wine locker to store your wine for future visits. No need to run to the store!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Bang Bang Shrimp
Surprised my Grandmother with Mother's Day Dinner here!! our food was out of this world with the flavor. Have eaten here many many more times since. Love Dina, Jess & Richie to. Great Family owned business. Feel the love the second you walk through the door.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Bang Bang Shrimp
This was my 3rd time here and I must say the level of service and food quality is far above anything around this restaurant. Owner jesse was so nice and helpful. He went way above and beyond for our table. The desserts I must say the deserts were out of this world. You need to check this diamond of a restaurant out. Tonight was prime rib night and must say never ever seen a size cut like they give you here. I will def be back and be a continued patron. They make you really feel at home here.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Really enjoyed our meals at Dina's this week. Portions are huge and very tasty. Service was great. Love that its a BYO. I think we closed the place haha!.. Check it out for yourself.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Absolute gem of a restaurant! Food was delicious and service was exceptional. The owners, a husband and wife, are on site and made us feel so welcomed. It was evident they care about their customers. This was our 1st time there and it was exceptional. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend you give them a try.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
The food and service was absolutely amazing ! The staff is seriously on point never making you wait, extremely knowledgeable, and friendly from the second you sit down to the second you leave. The food was absolutely amazing the effort and love put into every dish cannot be matched, and the deserts were some of the best I’ve ever had (not to mention home made!) Toms River needed an establishment like this ! So much better then all the high priced chain restaurants. Definitely worth going too just an all around great restaurant and awesome small business.
8 ladies dined together and all of us were beyond impressed. Our server was a delight and every dish was incredible, notably the meatballs, beet salad and seafood special which was red snapper. The pasta was also fantastic. The icing on the cake was meeting the proprietors including Dina and they couldn't have been more lovely. This cozy Italian bistro is a gem and we will definitely be back.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Had an amazing dinner with family. The meatball appetizer and the stuffed shrimp were outstanding. Our waitress was attentive and so sweet even as busy as they were. The owner made sure to come out and check in with his customers. I am in awe at how everything that came out of the kitchen looked like it was personally prepared for each individual customer. If you’re in a rush go for the fast food restaurants but if you want a meal cooked fresh to order, this is the place.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Simply the most amazing food I have ever tasted in my life. The portions were large and the price was affordable. The service I received from Dina and Family was amazing. Dina makes you feel at home.
