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Basil T's Red Bank - Thoughts?

It has been a while since I have been there and have heard good things. I plan on going tonight and like the fact that they are also a microbrewery.

Has anyone been there as of late and if so, what were your thoughts and recommendations?


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  1. Hello Yankeefan - I never liked the Red Bank Basil T's and think there are much better choices in the area. Sorry.

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    1. re: bgut1

      What bgut1 said. I've only been there once, but it didn't blow my skirt up. I wouldn't go back.

      1. re: MartiniQueen

        Agree with all assesssments of Basil T's.

        "but it didn't blow my skirt up".....never heard this expression before....yours?

        1. re: RobertinRedBank

          Unfortunately I can't take credit for that one, but I'm not sure who said it first...possibly Bette Davis, Mae West, or Golda Meir. :)

    2. Liked the original Basil T's; find the latest quite boring. The microbrews can be a fun experience unto themselves, so pls share your experience.

      1. Last time i was there was about 2 years ago. Lousy service and really mediocre food. Not a spot I would go back to; although the bar scene was really happening.

        1. So here is my feedback from my visit:

          Pizzas were nice and crispy- enjoyed them.
          Calamari was pretty good as well
          Beers were not great for microbrews, pretty run of the mill.

          NOT WORTH THE PRICE!!! Could have gotten the same quality stuff a lot of different places for literally half the price. I dont mind paying a lot for a meal but based on what I got there, it was a little ridiculous.

          1. Basil Ts, the Red Bank institution where you're gonna pay a lot, and not get a lot.

            IMO their beers are terrible and food overpriced. It's one of those places where every time I go I find myself asking why.