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Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ

Brando's

4.8 (3838)
$31 to $50
Italian
164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steven Botta
  • Catering
    We offer upscale private parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Cross street
    Cookman
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 3,838 people are saying

Brando's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brando's is a top-tier Italian dining experience with a "classy ambiance," "attentive service," and "beautifully plated" upscale dishes. Guests rave about the "amazing" fresh pasta, "outstanding" desserts, and the "welcoming" staff. Ideal for special occasions, it consistently impresses with its "exceptional" food and unforgettable atmosphere.
3,838 Reviews
  1. Douglas VIP

    San Francisco14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as usual! Food, service, drinks, atmosphere. Our favorite place in the area.

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  2. Peter

    Upstate NY2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We traveled from Syracuse NY to Asbury Park to eat at Brando’s on a friend’s recommendation. It was worth every mile of the trip. The food and drinks were exquisite. The service was first class. Brando’s was the perfect spot to take our son the night before he graduates from college!

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  3. Kelly VIP

    Indiana38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very much enjoyed our food, sat outside which was nice on a beautiful night

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  4. Leslie

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for Morher’s Day and it was a great experience. Our waiter was attentive and the food was amazing! Will go back again!

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  5. Andy

    Atlantic City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Old school classy ambiance with some interior brick walls. Great selection of upscale food beautifully plated. Attentive service. Impressive.

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  6. Candice

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious.fresh pasta was amazing. Had the pistachio ice cream cake for dessert. It was big. And we had 4 people share.

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  7. Jill

    Atlantic City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a top-notch experience. We were so thrilled with the entire day. We have never been to Asbury Park. We are from the Cape May area. We were in town to celebrate 60th birthdays of best friends since age 13. The experience was capped off with shopping along Cookman. Thank you very much.

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  8. Rob

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place. Food is always top rate, service is very courteous and friendly, and wonderful ambiance in the dining room.

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  9. Colin

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best Italian restaurants I have been to. The food is amazing, pricey, but definitely worth it. I went on a Sunday night so it wasn't too busy which was nice because it wasn't loud and we weren't rushed for someone else to be seated. Service was perfect, very nice staff from the hostess, to the waiter, to the food runners and busboys. Will be back here for sure.

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  10. Paul

    New York City8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizer not great (shrimp and scallop scampi) branzino was dry.

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FAQs

Brando's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 774-2222.

Brando's is rated 4.8 stars by 3838 OpenTable diners.

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

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164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cookman
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steven Botta
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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