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1. Bahrs Landing
4.6
Exceptional(2709)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Highlands
Booked 2 times today
We are open for Outdoor and Indoor dining and takeout only from 11:30 AM-9:00 P.M. 7 days. Since 1917 the Bahrs family has been serving fresh seafood, big lobsters and choice steaks. Located at the entrance to Sandy Hook National Seashore, Bahrs Landing features outdoor “Dockside Dining”. One of the Jersey Shore’s true landmark establishments, it is truly the quintessential Jersey seafood dining experience! SUMMER NOTE: We do NOT take reservations for outdoor seating. We have expanded our outdoor waterfront dining options. For a table see our host stand outside by the Tiki Bar. To order take out, go to our website. Also available for walk up orders at our host stand. Dock and Dine on board your boat in our marina is an option as well. Mask are optional.
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2. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke
4.7
Exceptional(2261)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Sea Bright
Booked 1 time today
We are open to the public all year round! Please visit our website https://drifthousedb.com/ to join our VIP rewards program. At DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke you will find our menu features Coastal Mediterranean plates as a reflection of chef David Burke’s approach to cooking, with a nod to elevated local area classics. We encourage any party size up to 10 guests to book through OpenTable as we have recently updated our platform to accept larger parties up to 10 guests. For larger parties, we recommend reserving an earlier or later time slot to cultivate an optimal dining experience. Any parties larger than 10, please call us or leave us a message. Be sure to join our VIP Loyalty Program. We reward our guests with 1 points for every $1 spent! Come experience The Fireplace Lounge with its unique menu, signature cocktails and comfortable seating by our cozy fireplace.The Fireplace Lounge Hours - Tu-Thurs 4-1030pm Fri/Sat - 4-11pm Sun 4-930pm
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3. Victory Park Tavern
4.9
Exceptional(1050)
Price: Expensive
• American • Rumson
Booked 18 times today
Victory Park Tavern is a gem of a restaurant nestled in Rumson. With its cozy ambiance and exceptional food, it's a favorite among locals. The tavern's unique specials and broad menu cater to everyone's taste. The service is consistently praised as friendly, helpful, and never rushed. As one reviewer said, 'Never, ever disappoints!' Another reviewer stated that it's 'The best burger we ever had.'
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4. The Rum Runner
4.7
Exceptional(2662)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Sea Bright
Booked 8 times today
Welcome to the rebuilt, redesigned, and re-imagined Rum Runner! Although a lot has changed over the years, we still look to provide you and your family with same great experience you have come to remember and love. As always, we are featuring exquisite cuisine, paired wine, and creative drinks. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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5. Woody's Ocean Grille
4.3
Awesome(26)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • Sea Bright
Booked 1 time today
In its laid back atmosphere, Woody’s Ocean Grille crafts scrumptuous seafood and delicious land fare just a few steps away from the Atlantic. Guests can begin their dining experience with small plate options. Woody’s Ocean Grille has a sizeable bar that serves various drinks, including its signature Orange Crush cocktail.
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6. Nicholas Barrel & Roost
4.7
Exceptional(4670)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Red Bank
Booked 68 times today
Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!
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7. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(6211)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Long Branch
Booked 23 times today
Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is a neighborhood gem due to its unique location, stunning views, and high-quality seafood dishes. Customers rave about the 'delicious food', 'wonderful customer service', and 'beautiful ambiance'. The restaurant's innovative menu and relaxed setting make it a favorite on the Jersey Shore, with many customers returning for another great experience.
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8. Char Steakhouse - Red Bank
4.6
Exceptional(3010)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Red Bank
Booked 25 times today
Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.
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9. Trama's Trattoria
4.9
Exceptional(2409)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Long Branch
Booked 17 times today
Trama's Trattoria is an Italian eatery located in the West End area of Long Branch, NJ. Chef Trama has a strong following with food and wine aficionados due to his fierce commitment to quality, consistency and attention to detail. Chef Trama uses the highest-quality local, farm to table ingredients according to the seasons when they are at their optimum taste.
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10. The Robinson Ale House - Red Bank
4.7
Exceptional(1508)
Price: Expensive
• American • Red Bank
Booked 13 times today
Please join us this Holiday season.The Robinson Ale House features the design of an ale house from the 1930s and 1940s but with a modern twist and menu, which features craft beers and inventive burgers.Thank you for making your reservation at The Robinson Ale House in Red Bank. Please note that Outdoor Reservations and Indoor (Standard) Reservations are not interchangeable. Please be aware of the specific dining area when booking your table.We look forward to seeing you!
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