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Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails, Toms River, NJ

Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails

4.6
4.6
1182 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:15 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 270-1180
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Oscar Toro
  • Private party facilities
    Aqua Blu can host special events for groups of almost any size. A semi-private area offering views of the open kitchen can be reserved for groups of up to 80 guests. The private Rustic Room can accommodate up to 50 guests, and is ideal for both intimate celebrations and high-level business gatherings. The Aqua Blu Banquet Room is also available for large-scale receptions and seated events of up to 140 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Toms River
  • Cross street
    Bridge St.
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Visit http://aquablurestaurant.com/events/event-calendar/ to view our weekly events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,182 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ocean

    Good for groups

  • Ocean

    Hot spot

  • Ocean

    Great for fine wines

  • Ocean

    Romantic

  • Ocean

    Good for special occasions

  • Ocean

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and a "fun atmosphere." While service can occasionally be slow, standout servers like Michael ensure guests feel valued. The restaurant is a local favorite for its "delicious cocktails" and engaging entertainment. Perfect for both casual and celebratory occasions.

1,182 Reviews
  1. partlycloudy VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never been disappointed at Aqua Blu. I had Brodetto and my wife had Spaghetti and Meatballs. The pasta in both dishes was fresh and homemade. The Brodetto had the perfect level of mild spiciness and it was packed with seafood. The sauce on the spaghetti and meatballs was good and the dollop of ricotta was delicious and creamy. Service was great. There was noise in the bar but the dining room was quiet and easy to have a conversation.

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  2. Kelly

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Aquablu. The food and service is always great. Our favorite local spot.

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  3. michelle VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked late for Valentine’s Day and could only get a high top at the bar. When the hostess called to confirm our reservation she was so kind and asked if we would prefer a regular table in the dining area and if something opened up she would put us in. When we got to the restaurant it was beautiful and decorated with a huge balloon shaped heart for pictures. We didn’t take any, but it was cute. lol. The hostess sat us in a beautifully decorated room, the tables were spaced perfectly so you weren’t sitting too close to anyone and had privacy for conversations. The waiter was very friendly and attentive as well as the runners. We ordered the charcuterie butcher block, seafood tower and hanger steak. Everything was cooked perfectly and served with perfect timing. We finished the meal with the cannoli dessert. The cannoli’s were delicious, and we are tough critics because we are Italian! Lol Bottoms line….. everything was perfect and we look forward to returning!

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  4. Sharon

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff is exceptional. They are attentive and always ready with a smile. The food is tasty and plentiful.

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Key West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Been coming here for years.

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  6. Mikayla

    New Jersey2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Probably the worst Christmas Eve dinner we have ever had. Waited 2 hours for our food, an hour and a half just for appetizers to come out. Appetizers were good. Our dinners on the other hand… we had to send back my mom’s dinner bc it was inedible chicken. So she did not eat dinner since we did not want to wait longer for another entree to come out. The salmon I ate 3 bites. The short rib was no way near good quality for you to charge $38. Not worth over $300 for our meal in general. Not one manager came out to apologize for the delay or the bad meal that ruined our Christmas Eve. Never again.

    8 people found this helpful

  7. Fran

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined on Christmas Eve and loved the special menu selections! Our servers, Alexa and Jake were excellent!

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  8. Debra VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for brunch and was surprised to find a DJ with loud music. I enjoy music like anyone, and he played great music, but it was more fitting for a Friday or Saturday night, plus it was football Sunday. Just a little out of place. Food, drinks & service were great.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Lisa

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always superb experience! Never disappointed. Cocktail and dinner menu changes frequently.

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  10. Michelle VIP

    Atlantic City21 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We usually have a great meal here but tonight they where off The skirt steaks we ordered where extremely tough One of our dishes where covered with cheese when we asked for no cheese Our waitress was great and the salads where delicious

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.6 stars by 1182 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails

3410 Rt 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bridge St.
  • Neighborhood
    Toms River
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:15 pm Happy Hour Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Oscar Toro
  • Entertainment
    Visit http://aquablurestaurant.com/events/event-calendar/ to view our weekly events.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (732) 270-1180
  • Private party facilities
    Aqua Blu can host special events for groups of almost any size. A semi-private area offering views of the open kitchen can be reserved for groups of up to 80 guests. The private Rustic Room can accommodate up to 50 guests, and is ideal for both intimate celebrations and high-level business gatherings. The Aqua Blu Banquet Room is also available for large-scale receptions and seated events of up to 140 guests.
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