Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

6193 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining

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 Shore

It's a big ocean...someone has to embrace it.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 870-1200
Website
http://www.rooneysocean.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jared Brown
Private party facilities
Rooney"s offers two oceanfront rooms for groups with guests up to 65. To book one of our two oceanfront rooms, ask one of our managers to help you customize your menu and make your party a smash hit on the ocean.

Location
100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Neighborhood
Long Branch
Cross street
Cooper Avenue
Parking details
Rooney's has a large parking lot with over flow parking right across the street at the Promenade Beach Club year round.
Entertainment
Memorial to Labor Day at our Beach Bar:Sunday 3:00 - 6:00Monday 6:00 - 9:00Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00Friday 7:00 - 11:00Labor Day - Memorial Day indoor lounge:Friday 7:00 - 11:00
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Best Ambiance
Monmouth
Great for brunch
Monmouth
Great for outdoor dining
Monmouth
Great for scenic views
Monmouth
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant offers a "perfect beach restaurant" experience with "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fresh seafood" and "beautiful ocean views." The ambiance, accentuated by live music, is a standout feature. While some find prices high, the "great selection" and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit.

6,194 Reviews

F
Fee
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great view of the waterfront & Sunday brunch was excellent!!!
Is this helpful?
T
Tammy
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for brunch with my parents and friends. We had such a wonderful time. The brunch is absolutely amazing the choices are so numerous, you don't even know where to start. If you love seafood, this is the brunch for you. All the clams and oysters on the half shell you can eat along with shrimp cocktail, mussels, ceviche, sashimi and sushi. You can even talk to the sushi chef! They also have everything you would want for breakfast plus salads, pastas, a carving station, chocolate fountain and even a soft serve machine! Plus they have menu items like avocado toast and eggs benedict that are included in the price. Everyone at our table was thrilled with their meals.
Is this helpful?
M
Mitchell
VIP
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food Excellent service Wonderful atmosphere Mitchell
Is this helpful?
B
Barbara
VIP
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday Brunch was amazing! Fantastic selection of food-everything was hot and fresh. Wonderful raw bar and sushi selections. Tables were continually cleaned with fresh utensils and drinks provided. Wait staff was so friendly and attentive. Price for the buffet was well priced for the food and ambiance. We will be back!
Is this helpful?
D
David
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome. It’s a buffet so some good was eh. Like the pork roll egg and cheese. That should come from the kitchen. Otherwise great selection.
Is this helpful?
D
Denise
VIP
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always Rooney’s was outstanding! I bring guests because I know it will be a great atmosphere and food. The Christmas decor was beautiful!
Is this helpful?
M
MARIO
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great food. nice ambiance. reasonable prices. would recommend to anyone
Is this helpful?
D
Diane
VIP
New York City
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Rooney’s seafood is always top notch. We both enjoyed blackened salmon. Our only issue is the price of drinks there is getting out of hand. We paid $17 for each drink that barely had a trace of alcohol and one was served in a small champagne flute. Food is great but drinks are a rip off.
Is this helpful?
T
Terence
VIP
New Orleans
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful decorated for the Christmas season. Sat in the enclosed outer area. Service was excellent. Matt, our waiter was very attentive The sushi rolls (Smokey Mountain and Black Widow) were colorful and very tasty. The entrees, the Scallop + Shrimp combo plus the Branzzino over the Mushroom Risotto with a Lemon Butter sauce was wonderful. The scallops were perfectly cooked , juicy and reasonably sized. The Branzzino was nicely seasoned and paired well with the Mushroom risotto. The Christmas cocktails were decadent - if you like chocolate and had a sweet tooth, you’d love them. Over, a great experience at Rooney’s
Is this helpful?
v
vishal
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While most restaurants rely on social media gimmicks to brainwash and herd patrons , Rooneys lets the food speak for itself! Outstanding!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 6193 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

Google Map for Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

Cross street
Cooper Avenue
Neighborhood
Long Branch
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Rooney's has a large parking lot with over flow parking right across the street at the Promenade Beach Club year round.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jared Brown
Entertainment
Memorial to Labor Day at our Beach Bar:Sunday 3:00 - 6:00Monday 6:00 - 9:00Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00Friday 7:00 - 11:00Labor Day - Memorial Day indoor lounge:Friday 7:00 - 11:00
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rooneysocean.com/
Phone number
(732) 870-1200
Private party facilities
Rooney"s offers two oceanfront rooms for groups with guests up to 65. To book one of our two oceanfront rooms, ask one of our managers to help you customize your menu and make your party a smash hit on the ocean.

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

What 6,193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information