These Spots Are Red Bank's Businesses Of The Year

RED BANK, NJ - Delicious meals, attentive customer service and stringent pandemic protocols are just some of the reasons why Red Bank Patch readers nominated their favorite spots as Patch Businesses of the Year.

Here are the standouts in the area, according to readers:

The Cheese Cave
14 Monmouth St., Red Bank
What readers are saying:
Fine goods, great service, wide application. Owner is a local leader and gives much of his time to Red Bank. He connects the dining community in R B. Hats off to Steve Catania. And when we moved to red bank in 2017 he welcomed us warmly.
Underground Gym
46 Newman Springs Rd E., Red Bank
What readers are saying:

• Safe place to workout during COVID-19.
• Excellent customer service, guaranteed results.

Splendor Design Group
50 Broad St., Red Bank
What readers are saying:

• Their talent, professionalism, and their initiatives to giving back to the community (Pick it Up movement) go above and beyond. Their employees rave about how fun their atmosphere is. They also have accomplished amazing work with their clients.
• Wonderful staff.
• They have the most inviting staff, all extremely professional and friendly.

Kevin Kelly Salon
3135 Hazlet Highway 35, Hazlet
What readers are saying:

• Best customer service around. Flexible with scheduling. Covid restrictions in place. Was understanding at the start of the pandemic when it came to cancelling blow out packages etc. staff is friendly. User friendly website. Kevin is so personable. Love going there.

Corbo and Sons
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
What readers are saying:

• Some of the best food in Holmdel, friendly owners and staff, great location with modern decor, fantastic pizza.

Hair & Co. Red Bank

12 White St., Red Bank

What readers are saying:

• Hair & Company has the best service around! They do a great job on my hair and make me feel at home when I go visit. As times are only getting harder, they continue go out of their way to ensure you receive the best cut/dye. My fiancé took me there to get my hair and makeup done before he proposed and the owner/staff went above and beyond to make me feel and look beautiful. They even kept the proposal a secret! I would definitely recommend them for not only their service, but amazing staff!

Lambs and Wolves

200 Monmouth St 2nd Floor, Red Bank

What readers are saying:

• Glen, along with his staff are kind, caring, competent people. They made me feel safe during the pandemic. How many hairdressers will tell you honestly if you need a hair cut? Glen will! He's HONEST and a true humanitarian. He and his staff are a gift to Red Bank. I wish him continued success in his new space.

Undici

11 W River Rd, Rumson

What readers are saying:

• There is nobody who went more above and beyond than owner Victor Rallo during the pandemic. He accommodated the communities with take-out food from his three restaurants including Biravino, Undici and Surf BBQ. A very safe environment for all. A special thanks to chef Giovanni for his great talents and being there when needed! Great job, Victor!

Cups and Cakes

122 East River Road, Rumson

What readers are saying:

• Great food, friendly people.
• Everything is delicious and the people working there could not be nicer. They constantly go out of their way to please the client and will customize whatever you want. Constantly volunteering to donate and contribute to local causes. The staff is amazing and always cheerful even in the worst of times. Old-fashioned business with hardworking, kind people. Simply the best.

Brennan's Delicatessen

44 W River Rd., Rumson

What readers are saying:

• Amazing sandwiches, soups, coffee, breakfast treats and a super-friendly staff, make me a regular at Brennan's.
• Best food, best employees, a wonderful tradition.

Ristorante Giorgia

102 Ave of Two Rivers, Rumson

What readers are saying:

• The food is amazing, homemade Italian, staff is awesome, the owner is even better. He is a hard-working man, atmosphere is cozy. It's a BYOB, which I love. If you love Italian this is the place to go!!

Bain's Outdoor Living

125 E River Rd, Rumson

What readers are saying:

Bain's is a magical store! The owners and staff are so helpful; the atmosphere is relaxing and enjoyable and the merchandise is spectacular. The windows make me smile! It's my go-to place for hostess gifts and wedding gifts! And I sneak a few things for myself, too!

Salt Creek Grille

4 Bingham Ave, Rumson

What readers are saying:

• Co-owner Steve Bidgood is loyal to his team. Longevity in the restaurant biz is not the norm, but Salt Creek Grille has many long-term employees. He opened the restaurant to takeout & outdoor dining as soon as he could to offer a nourishing and safe environment for his staff & guests. He has suffered through losing many faithful guests in the tragic 9/11 event, opened in just 11 days after being flooded by Sandy in 2012 to hugs & kisses from his guests — many of whom did not have electricity for weeks. And now the pandemic shutdown. He just continues to rise back up. Steve is an excellent role model for his employees & guests. He was planning his 16th annual event for a local charity when COVID, struck, which has raised a total over $1 million in funds for charities serving children's needs. Salt Creek Grille remains a cornerstone in its community for 20+ years & is determined to continue to provide nutritional, social and emotions support to the community for 20 more years. Steve Bidgood and Salt Creek Grille justly deserve recognition for being there for the community even through a pandemic!