The Standard at the American Hotel

American in Freehold Borough, New Jersey · $$$

American bistro inside downtown Freehold's historic American Hotel serving steaks, seafood and elevated pub fare, with Sunday brunch.

Why go: Inside the historic American Hotel

Visiting The Standard at the American Hotel

Federici's Family Italian Restaurant
italian / pizza
Downtown Freehold trattoria famous for its thin-crust pizza, family-run since 1921 (cash only, ATM on site).
Metropolitan Cafe
new american / sushi
Downtown New American restaurant with Pacific Rim touches, sushi, a martini bar and a seasonal patio.
La Cipollina
italian
Romantic downtown Italian restaurant and OpenTable Diners' Choice 2026 winner, with valet on weekend evenings.
The Court Jester
american
Family-friendly downtown bar and restaurant since 1977, known for wings, burgers and 25+ beers on tap.
Solo Trattoria
italian
Roman-born chef's BYOB trattoria serving handmade pastas, risottos, grilled seafood and brick-oven pizza.
Sweet Lew's Cafe
breakfast & lunch
Freehold's hometown cafe since 1990, a counter-and-booths spot for omelets, pancakes and Texas French toast.

18-20 E Main St, Freehold, NJ 07728. It's in Freehold Borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey.

Expect $$$ prices.

Date, friends, groups, visitors. About 1.5 hours is a typical visit.