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1. Rue 561 Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(587)
$$$$
• American • Toms River
Booked 5 times today
B.Y.O.B. Bistro, we are not your typical restaurant dining experience. Our mission is to bring the best tasting highest sustainable foods from all over the world to the shore. A local bistro with an innovative touch of the future with modernized trendy dishes that will satisfy. We only use the Highest of quality hand cut meats and wild caught seafoods that are crafted to perfection located off the jersey shore coast.
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2. Rosie's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1045)
$$$$
• American • Ocean Gate
Booked 40 times today
Fresh and exciting new bar and restaurant in Ocean Gate, NJ, right in the heart of Ocean County with water views of the beach, boardwalk and Toms River. We are bringing an elevated dining experience with a beautifully decorated coastal themed space, a great menu composed of the finest ingredients and hand crafted cocktails, a great wine list and expansive beer selection. Ask about the selection of dining areas including main dining room, private party room, semi private second floor dining room, outdoor second floor deck seating and the fun and hip bar/lounge area. We look forward to welcoming and serving you.
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3. Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails
4.5
Awesome(1228)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Toms River
Booked 32 times today
Owners Vincenzo and Caterina Varriale redefine hospitality by welcoming you to their newest venture, Aqua Blu Kitchen &Cocktails. This one of a kind bar and restaurant offers an eclectic variety of dishes, uniquely vibrant and friendly service in a chic yet family friendly atmosphere. Our menu offers a seasonal modern twist on Italian cuisine. The invigorating space is made up of multiple dining rooms, three full service bars and a lounge. The restaurant is situated at 3410 Route 37 east Toms River, NJ, right at the foot of the Seaside bridge.
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4. Scarborough Fair
4.8
Exceptional(2578)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Manasquan
Booked 25 times today
This restaurant was a farmhouse from 1879 to 1969.Now, it is winning OpenTable’s “Diner’s Choice Award” for Romantic. Now, if you Google “romantic restaurants” and you are close to Sea Girt, NJ, Scarborough Fair Restaurant will be the first result!Scarborough Fair has the most unique, romantic ambiance in Central New Jersey. It is like no place you have ever been to.Have a spontaneous romantic dinner there. If you like quiet, and want to guarantee a romantic table, go on a week night. You will love the romantic atmosphere. Enjoy our delicious eclectic cuisine in this neighborhood gem.
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5. Blend on Main
4.6
Exceptional(2968)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Manasquan
Booked 18 times today
Welcome to Blend on Main — Coastal Comfort, Local Passion, Chef-Driven.Located in the heart of beautiful downtown Manasquan, Blend on Main is more than a restaurant — it's a culinary experience. Led by Executive Chef Lou Smith, our menu is inspired by fresh, locally sourced ingredients and elevated with technique, heart, and a touch of coastal creativity.We take pride in offering dishes that celebrate the seasons of the Jersey Shore, crafted in-house daily with the care and precision you'd expect from a scratch kitchen. Whether you're joining us for a crafted breakfast, lunch or dinner, or one of our signature tasting events, you'll find a warm atmosphere, professional service, and food that speaks for itself.Be sure to visit blendonmain.com to explore our special event menus, seasonal features & holiday menus, they're all updated regularly — and they're not to be missed.Thank you for dining with us. We appreciate your business and can’t wait to serve you! - Chef Lou
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6. Cordi's Italian Gourmet
4.8
Exceptional(1115)
$$$$
• Italian • Brick
Booked 25 times today
Visit Cordi's Italian Gourmet today and enjoy a truly unique Italian menu served with perfection. We proudly serve only the natural French cut meats and in-house prime cuts and steaks. With 30 years of combined experience, we serve the finest Italian food in all of New Jersey.
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7. The Grand Tavern
4.8
Exceptional(1406)
$$$$
• American • Neptune
Booked 36 times today
Beef, fat, butter and cream. Isn’t life Grand?#beeffatbutterandcream#isntlifegrand
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8. Whispers
4.9
Exceptional(2151)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Spring Lake
Booked 9 times today
Located inside the historic Hewitt-Wellington Hotel. Whispers has a Victorian feeling to it with crystal chandeliers, silver service, white linen table coverings and elegant fine dining. Whispers serves modern American food with an creative touch. BYOB served in Riedel Crystal glasses, no corkage fee. Bring your best wine and save. Serving dinner only seven nights a week starting at 5:30 P.M. Please call for large party reservations.
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9. Brando's
4.8
Exceptional(4170)
$$$$
• Italian • Asbury Park
Booked 43 times today
Brando's was founded on the premise of great food made from quality ingredients, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere which we believe are the three elements of any enjoyable dining experience.The chef/owner, Steven Botta, grew up in Brooklyn and learned many of recipes used at Brando's from his mother. Raised in this welcoming tradition, he believes when you enter Brando's, whether its your first time or your one hundredth time, you should always feel like they are dining with family.Soulful Italian is the best way to describe our menu. Our culinary team has been trained at the finest culinary schools, and has over fifty years of combined experience. From our fresh pasta, to our line-caught fish, to our thirty-five day dry-aged steaks, the difference is discernible
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10. The Squire
4.6
Exceptional(536)
$$$$
• American • Long Branch
Booked 14 times today
The Squire Restaurant & Bar is a full-service restaurant and bar nestled in beautiful West Long Branch. This hidden Gem has gone through a major renovation, with an expansive bar, a beautifully-crafted wine room, and a gas-burning fire place. The electric menu was created by Chef Cliff Richardson; a culinary prodigy whose passion has taken him around the world. Experienced in Caribbean, French, Italian and American cuisine.The Squire is best known for their Surf & Turf Board- 32oz (CAB) Porterhouse Steak, 2 (6oz) Cold Water Lobster Tails, Pan Seared Dry Diver Scallops & Jumbo Shrimp accompanied with your choice of sides. The Squire is a MUST VISIT- with amazing food, beautiful ambiance and great service. - Happy Hour is Offered at our Bar and High-tops: 4pm-7pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Sunday 12pm-9pm

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