Kate & Ally’s Restaurant & Catering

We have eaten here a couple times. The service is very attentive and helpful and the food is good although it is loaded with salt. We didn’t like that the waiter told us about all the specials, mentioned that if we wanted the lobster tails stuffed with crab it would be another 4 $ more but never mentioned the actual price of the lobster meal. When we received the bill I was taken back that the lobster cost $ 75. Although the meals were good, I didn’t like that we had to be surprised by the prices. May never return because of the inability to keep customers informed. If anyone else goes ask questions (which may have been my mistake) and keep your fingers crossed when receiving the bill.

Changed my mind after I got a 75.00 $meal without even realizing it… It was good but not great lobster tails. Sadly disappointed with the meal…

Everything I eat here is always delicious. Had the BBQ shrimp, and penne vodka with scallops last time, and it was superb. Can even bring your own wine, and the staff/​manager is friendly and courteous. Hands down one of the best places to eat for miles around.

Service was incredibly poor. We got our salads an hour and 15 minutes after we sat down. Was not a good experience

Great food and small restaurant feel. We had an appetizer and 3 dinners and all were great. The filet with crab was awesome. I’d like to see a greater use of seasonal local produce: tomatoes, corn, beans, etc.

Had my daughters communion party there. Food was awesome. Highly recommend this place!

Excellent food! Everything is made fresh and the garlic butter bread is to die for! We have dined here several times and the food has always been amazing. The ambiance is cozy. You get very classy service, too.
My tiny little complaint it that their website said that they were open Thursdays, so we got a babysitter and planned a nice dinner out… when I called to make the reservation though we were told that Thursdays aren’t until mid April. Bummer. Next time… put a date on the website!

Have dined here often, each time It has been specutular. Recently they hosted my daughters baby shower. Our 50 guests had a wonderful sit down meal. We had people come from Rhode Island, Connecuit, Pennsylvania, California and Florida. Everyone agreed it was the most beautiful baby shower they had ever attended. Food, service, etc. they are simply wonderful. We highly recommend them and will always use them.

We both had the steamed clams with chorizo and penne vodka with scallops and shrimp. Very yummy. Great service, romantic atmosphere!

This is the best restaurant in Lacey, maybe even Ocean County! True fine dining! Food is always delicious and staff are so sweet. Their catering service is amazing, as well! I would definitely recommend hiring them if you’re throwing a shower or going out to a very nice dinner!

Went for a fantastic dinner last night.
A very nice little place in Ocean County NJ, that came very highly recommended. Small quaint dining area. Great staff, very helpful and pleasant. Extremely clean as well.
The place is BYOB so we had some beer and a bottle of wine. Not bad as there is a liquor store very close by. We started with the Beer Battered Lobster Tail with an awesome jalapeño sauce. It was meaty and delicious, the sauce had a nice kick to it. Absolutely wonderful.
For dinner I had a phenomenal 8oz filet. I got a medium rare steak with peppers, spinach and a demi glacé. The plate came with zucchini and mashed potatoes which were very tasty with the sauce mixed in. Honestly I would have loved another if I had room, but I left stuffed and satisfied.
Great little gem in this area. Cannot wait to take my parents next time.

This is our favorite restaurant in Lacey or for that matter almost any where in Ocean County. A romantic ambiance, friendly service along with a great menu ranging from the teens to the low 40’s…Always, a bruschetta starter, hot parmesan ciabetta bread basket, fresh crispy salad and a finely cooked entrée are to be expected. Starters, soup of the night and the dessert tray will do you in. And BYOB makes it so affordable. Celebrate eating here.
Jean B]
Forked River, NJ

I have been to Kate and Ally’s for dinner numerous times since the time that they opened the bistro. The food and service has always been top notch and I have never had any problems with the owner. I can only speak about my own experiences there and with them, but I urge you to give them a try. Some of my favorites on the menu have become the penne with vodka (the best I have ever had) and the rack of lamb. Their fresh specials are also delicious. The fried calamari are always light and tender and their gnochi will make an Italian Nona green with envy.
I have used their catering service as well and it was outstanding. As I mentioned before, I can only comment on my experiences, which have always been positive.
To top off your experience, make sure to bring your own bottle of wine or other adult beverage, as they do not have a liquor license. This is not uncommon to the area and actually affords me the opportunity to buy a nicer bottle of wine to accompany the meal.
Lastly, before I forget… please make reservations! This is a little place and can get full pretty quickly.
Enjoy your evening out!

Good lord! Hire these people!
So, a big win is when your caterer brings fresh, hot, delicious food (so delicious, that everyone who came to our little shindig was begging to take some home — and Kate & Ally brought boxes to facilitate this!). It’s a whole other win when it’s the best Penne a la Vodka you’ve ever had (and you’ve had a lot). On top of this, Nicole was our server/​caterer/​everything and she was like a ninja — if you finished your food, she was there to take your plate or offer to get you more. If your drink was done, she was already standing in front of you to take your cup or refill it. And yet, she also managed to be behind the table to serve from the hot food as well. ON TOP OF THAT, she was adorable, funny and personable — she actually became a great part of our shindig, and we were very happy to have her.
I can’t imagine there are better caterers in the area.