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1. Brando's
4.7
Exceptional(3709)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Asbury Park
Booked 24 times today
Brando's was founded on the premise of great food made from quality ingredients, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere which we believe are the three elements of any enjoyable dining experience.The chef/owner, Steven Botta, grew up in Brooklyn and learned many of recipes used at Brando's from his mother. Raised in this welcoming tradition, he believes when you enter Brando's, whether its your first time or your one hundredth time, you should always feel like they are dining with family.Soulful Italian is the best way to describe our menu. Our culinary team has been trained at the finest culinary schools, and has over fifty years of combined experience. From our fresh pasta, to our line-caught fish, to our thirty-five day dry-aged steaks, the difference is discernible
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2. La Dolce Vita of Belmar
4.4
Awesome(2007)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Belmar
Booked 23 times today
La Dolce Vita is family owned and operated by two generations. Both ZIO (uncle) Giuseppe Salpietro and Nipote (nephew) Nicola Fuccilli invite you to experience their passion for Italian cuisine and culture.The story of La Dolce Vita began five decades ago in a small town in the hills of Sicily. It is from here that co-owner Giuseppe Salpietro brings authentic cuisine, traditions and customs, which come from centuries of good living. La Dolce Vita believes in bringing this passion for Dolce Vita, translates to mean the sweet life, into every dish that leaves our kitchen. It is our goal to make every customer feel like part of our very own family. We at La Dolce Vita believe in family and invite you and your family in to our Restaurant to experience a variety of fantastic tastes to please every palate.
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3. Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar
4.5
Awesome(104)
Price: Very Expensive
• Vietnamese • Neptune
Booked 23 times today
At Hen Vietnamese Kitchen & Bar, customers can expect to be transported to a place of peaceful elegance, where food is deeply contemplated, and the unique flavors of Vietnam are celebrated. In addition to offering a wide variety of traditional dishes, Hen will also feature art and cultural events that aim to educate and engage customers in the vibrant history and diversity of Vietnam. At HEN "We believe that the Vietnamese culture deserves to be celebrated and better understood. With Hen, we aim to do just that – to create an experience that combines the best of Vietnamese culture, art, history, and intellectual thought with delicious, beautifully-presented food. We want to serve beautiful stories of people of Vietnamese origin and create meaningful community events through our elegant and deeply relaxing hospitality.” HEN is more than just a restaurant.
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4. Harpoon Willy's
4.3
Awesome(1432)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Manasquan
Booked 1 time today
Harpoon Willy's is a hot spot because it consistently receives high ratings for its excellent food, service, and ambiance. Regular patrons love the fresh, delicious seafood, with one reviewer noting 'the food is always delicious and service was very attentive'. The restaurant's relaxed yet lively atmosphere, coupled with its stunning river views, make it a popular choice for both casual and special occasion dining.
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5. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(6139)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Long Branch
Booked 59 times today
Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is a unique dining experience since Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, a unique dining experience since 1995, has a picturesque location on the famous New Jersey Shore in historical Long Branch. A huge bi-level outdoor deck brings diners even closer to the breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. The decor is truly designed to give patrons a sense of closeness to the sea.Rooney’s provides innovative, diverse dishes with the concept of fresh seafood at the heart of its cuisine. The menus at Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant continually change to offer a different dining experience at each and every visit to this exciting oceanfront restaurant. The stylish architecture, relaxed setting and creative menus make this year-round oceanfront restaurant a favorite on the Jersey ShoreIt's a big ocean...someone has to embrace it.
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6. Shipwreck Grill - Brielle
4.7
Exceptional(2239)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Point Pleasant Beach
Booked 37 times today
Shipwreck GrillNestled near the docks on the Manasquan River, in beautiful Brielle, N.J., the casual but elegant Shipwreck Grill awaits you.Our Staff is eager to create a memorable evening for you using the best cuts of meat, the freshest seafood and finest ingredients assembled by trained and dedicated chefs and served by our friendly and professional servers. Our bar utilizes the freshest ingredients for our cocktails. With over 150 bottles of wines on our wine list we have something for everyone. We seek out hard-to-find boutique wineries for bottles that you can't find anywhere else.
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7. Trama's Trattoria
4.9
Exceptional(2377)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Long Branch
Booked 28 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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8. Sirena Ristorante
4.5
Awesome(2180)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Long Branch
Booked 16 times today
An upscale Italian restaurant with a beautiful ocean view in Pier Village.
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9. Avenue
new
4.1
Excellent(3224)
Price: Expensive
• French • Long Branch
Booked 13 times today
Discovering the experience of dining in a place such as Cannes or Nice was never easier than now with the opening of the French Bistro and Raw Bar, Avenue. The only difference between dining at Avenue and dining along the Côte d'Azur, is that your gaze lands on waves on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Avenue is located along our side of the pond, on our own eastern shores in Long Branch, New Jersey. This gleaming new restaurant is designed by the internationally renowned architect David Collins, and the collaboration is nothing short of amazing.
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10. Cordi's Italian Gourmet
4.6
Exceptional(916)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Brick
Booked 5 times today
Visit Cordi's Italian Gourmet today and enjoy a truly unique Italian menu served with perfection. We proudly serve only the natural French cut meats and in-house prime cuts and steaks. With 30 years of combined experience, we serve the finest Italian food in all of New Jersey.
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