McFoodie

1405 Asbury Ave.

(corner Prospect Ave.)

Asbury Park, NJ

(732) 774-5051

Taste Test

This old-school Italian has become a Shore institution and it sure ain't because of the ambiance. The food is exactly what you'd expect from a place like this: traditional, tasty and plentiful. We go especially for the house salad which is included with each entree, is served family style and is tossed with a perfect homemade dressing hinting of anchovies and parmesan. Detractors (including my husband) can't get past the gloomy bar mitzvah hall decor and find the food sloppy and overcooked.