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A photo of The Robinson Ale House - Red Bank restaurant
1. The Robinson Ale House - Red Bank
4.5
Awesome(1652)
$$$$
• American • Red Bank
Booked 37 times today
The Robinson Ale House features the design of an ale house from the 1930s and 1940s but with a modern twist and menu, which features craft beers and inventive burgers.Thank you for making your reservation at The Robinson Ale House in Red Bank. Please note that Outdoor Reservations, when available, and Indoor (Standard) Reservations are not interchangeable. Please be aware of the specific dining area when booking your table.We look forward to seeing you!
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2. Victoria’s Tratta Italiano
4.4
Awesome(309)
$$$$
• Italian • New Brunswick
Booked 21 times today
Victoria & Vinnie Brand welcome every guest to the family at Victoria’s Tratta Italiano creating a warm and inviting environment for families, life's celebrations or just a night out. Each entree is homemade with Chef Bosco curating each dish with love and care. Authentic Italian cuisine is the perfect Chef driven comfort food for any meal. From the flawless filet mignon and juicy pork chop to the authentic wood burning brick oven pizza, each entree is made with the freshest ingredients. Victoria's Tratta Italiano offers many gluten free options. One of the Brand's daughters has a gluten allergy so they understand how difficult eating out can be so they set out to have a menu that serve all needs. Chef Bosco delivers the gluten free meals with the finest ingredients. The award winning bar hosts a variety of craft cocktails, wide range of beers and an extensive wine list. It's ideal the place to meet friends or wind down alone, welcoming all to grab a stool for a meal or drink.
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3. Buona Sera
4.7
Exceptional(1996)
$$$$
• Italian • Red Bank
Booked 35 times today
(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events. Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.
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4. The Bistro at Red Bank
4.8
Exceptional(832)
$$$$
• Italian • Red Bank
Booked 34 times today
The Bistro at Red Bank brings bold, rustic Italian to Broad Street in downtown Red Bank. A beloved BYO since 1996, we've grown into a wood-fired destination anchored by an open kitchen, a brick oven nearing 700 degrees, and fresh mozzarella and burrata pulled throughout the day. From blistered pizzas to Italian classics built on top ingredients, our menu delivers fan favorites: spicy rigatoni with crispy chicken cutlet, Chicken Milanese, braised short rib, and signature crackling calamari salad. Our fresh mozzarella bar features house-pulled mozzarella and burrata at their peak. Warm lighting, lively energy. Perfect for date nights, pre-theatre dinners steps from Count Basie Theatre, celebrations, and groups of 12+ with family-style menus. Proudly BYO—bring your favorite bottle. Reservations recommended. Ask about group dining options.
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5. Fat Cactus
4.5
Awesome(465)
$$$$
• Mexican • New Brunswick
Booked 14 times today
Escape to a fiesta of flavors at Fat Cactus Mexican Cantina, the heart of New Brunswick's culinary scene. Experience a lively atmosphere filled with the aroma of sizzling fajitas and the sounds of mariachi music. Indulge in hand-crafted guacamole made tableside or create your own taco masterpiece at our taco truck. Our menu features fresh, flavorful dishes like sizzling fajitas and succulent carne asada, all made with the finest ingredients. Quench your thirst with our signature frozen margaritas, made with real avocados and a hint of chili-lime. Explore our extensive tequila and rum selection, bringing the essence of Mexico to every sip. As the night progresses, enjoy live mariachi bands or guest DJs that enhance the vibrant ambiance. Fat Cactus is the perfect spot for a memorable dining experience, whether celebrating a special occasion or craving authentic Mexican culture. Join us, where every bite is a fiesta for your senses.
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6. Esquina Latina Restaurant & Lounge
4.4
Awesome(948)
$$$$
• Cuban • New Brunswick
Booked 10 times today
Serafin Sarduy brings fun to New Brunswick with the fusion of Cuban and Latin cuisine. Esquina Latina offers a chiq restaurant and lounge atmosphere known for their tapas and authentic Sangrias. Weekend entertainement with live bands and late night dj's. Eat Drink Dance.
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7. Triumph Restaurant & Brewery / Red Bank
4.6
Exceptional(690)
$$$$
• American • Red Bank
Booked 19 times today
Triumph Brewing Company, founded in 1995, is a full service restaurant and brewery with a seasonally changing gastro-pub menu driven largely by local farms. One guest described us as, "Upscale yet laid back. Cool but cozy. Refined but not pretentious." We're still blushing! We have live, original music Thursday- Sunday - never a cover charge and never a cover band. We have an outdoor patio for drinks and dining where dogs are welcome.Conveniently located on Bridge Avenue just in front of the acclaimed Two River Theater, a 2 minute walk from the train station and a 5 minute walk to the Count Basie Theatre. There is ample, free garage parking directly behind Triumph.
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8. Stage Left Steak
4.7
Exceptional(1526)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • New Brunswick
Booked 4 times today
A contemporary steakhouse in the heart of New Brunswick's theater district with a wood-burning grill serving delicious dry-aged steaks and locally sourced dishes since 1992. The wine list is extensive and features estate-bottled wines from small producers. A variety of hand-crafted cocktails are offered on the nationally-recognized cocktail menu. Winner of many accolades including Best of the Best, Best Steak, Best Burger, "Best of Award of Excellence", Coziest Restaurant and more.We are currently open Monday - Thursday : 4:30-9 and Friday - Saturday : 4:30-9:30. In cooperation with our sister restaurant, Catherine Lombardi, guests have the option of ordering from both of our menus on the days that we're open.
A photo of Catherine Lombardi restaurant
9. Catherine Lombardi
4.9
Exceptional(2533)
$$$$
• Italian • New Brunswick
Booked 8 times today
Upscale Italian restaurant with homey fare & 2 fireplaces plus a cozy red interior & lively bar.Serving Menus from Stage Left Steak & Catherine Lombardi in the Same Dining Room Mondays-Saturdays. Spring and Summer months seating will be in Stag Left Steak. Fall and Winter in Catherine Lombardi
A photo of Tutti Toscani by Lamberti restaurant
10. Tutti Toscani by Lamberti
4.8
Exceptional(532)
$$$$
• Italian • Cherry Hill
Booked 19 times today
Lamberti's Tutti Toscani is a neighborhood fixture in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Known for their family-friendly atmosphere and traditional Italian cuisine, Tutti Toscani is open for lunch and dinner. Delicious appetizer options include the homemade meatballs, calamari, seafood salad and roasted peppers. Lamberti's Tutti Toscani offers savory pasta dishes, including the lobster ravioli, rigatoni bolognese, penne arrabbiata and eggplant parmigiana. Entrée options include a variety of chicken, pork, veal, and seafood. Lamberti's Tutti Toscani features a wood-burning oven for fresh made pizza.

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