The Standard at the American Hotel

THE STANDARD at the American Hotel
FREEHOLD 

TheStandardNJ.com 

18-20 East Main Street 

Freehold, NJ 07728 

PH: 732.431.3220
 

Hours: 

Sunday: 10:30am – 9:00pm 

Mon-Thu: 11:30am – 10:00pm 

Fri-Sat: 11:30am – 12am 

Happy Hour: 3:00pm – 6:00pm (every day) 

 Reservations online or by telephone 

* Sunday Brunch 

* Online Ordering 

* Banquet Facilities 

* Fireplace 

Description: 

The Standard – an American Bistro Style Restaurant and Bar, located in the American Hotel – is open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Facing Main Street. the old world charm of the restaurant is reminiscent of a New York style steak house. Guests can enjoy a cocktail in the restaurant’s bar or while sitting with friends in front of the fireplace at the Lobby Lounge. The contemporary menu offers a tantalizing variety featuring steaks, seafood and bistro-style dishes. 

 

Sample menu: 

starters: 

Artichoke Fritters – egg battered, lemon, white wine 

Crispy Calamari – peppadews, sweet onion, tomato sauce, limoncello dip 

Baked Oysters Rockefeller – spinach, vermouth 

 American Cheese Artisan Cheese Board – Jasper Hill Vermont Cave Aged Cheddar, Moses Sleeper Camembert Style, Point Reyes California Blue, Grafton Village Maple Smoked Brick Cheese. 

 

salads: 

Green Apple Waldorf – celery, candied walnuts, crumbled bleu, celeriac, grapes, yogurt dressing 

Spicy Tomato & Burrata – calabrian chili, cucumber kalamata olives, basil 

raw bar: 

½ Dozen Blue Point Oysters – cucumber-mint strawberry mignonette cocktail sauce 

Chilled ½ Lobster – cocktail sauce, remoulade, lemon 

The Royal Tower – 6 oysters, 6 clams, 4 shrimp, marinated mussels, cocktail sauce mignonette, lemon 

 

sandwiches: 

The Standard Burger – 10 oz., bacon cheddar, caramelized onion, pickled chilis, onion rings 

The Carnegie Reuben – house made corned beef, gruyere, rye, pickled slaw, deli mustard, 1000 island 

Turkey Club – roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cranberry mayo, whole grain bread 

 

pastas: 

Lobster Mac & Cheese – black truffle, Comte, cheddar and parmesan blend, panko crumbs 

Diver Scallops – Casarecce pasta, pesto, toasted pine nuts, basil, cherry tomatoes, olive crumble 

 

Americana: 

Meatloaf – mushrooms, mashed potatoes, peas & carrots, BBZ glaze 

Lobster Pot Pie – lobster, potatoes, peas, lobster bisque, butter crust 

Prime Rib 14 oz Cut – slow roasted, mashed potatoes, onion rings, mixed vegetables, au jus 

 

from the grill: 

Classic Cuts – 14 oz. NY Strip, Hanger Steak, 8 oz Filet Mignon 

Specialty Cuts – Dry Aged 42 oz Porterhouse for 2, USDA Tomahawk for 2 

 

supper: 

Rotisserie Free-Range Chicken – French breast, carrots, asparagus, potato puree 

Lamb T-Bone Chops – spicy tomato compote, broccolini, roasted potatoes, pickled chili 

Short Rib “Pot Roast” – carrots, pearl onions, potatoes, red wine reduction