Best Brunch Restaurants in Highlands

23 restaurants available nearby

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1. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Highlands

Booked 15 times today

THE STORY BEHIND THE PROVING GROUND…WE TOOK A LITTLE HISTORY FROM THE AREA WHEN NAMING AND DESIGNING THE RESTAURANT AFTER THE SANDY HOOK PROVING GROUNDS. ESTABLISHED IN 1874, IT BECAME THE FIRST US ARMY PROVING GROUND TO TEST ARTILLERY AND OTHER MATERIALS. AND THAT’S WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT – TESTING NEW MENU ITEMS AND SPECIALIZING IN THE NEWEST CRAFT BEER AND COCKTAILS. WE LIKE TO MIX IT UP WITH OUR EVENTS, MUSIC, AND EXPERIENCE TO ALWAYS KEEP THINGS FRESH AND FUN.

2. Beach Tavern

4.3

Awesome(1504)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 18 times today

Waterfront restaurant serving steaks, seafood, raw bar, pizza & pasta. Located on the Shrewsbury River in the Channel Club Marina. For parties of 5 of more please call to check availability at (732)-870-8999. Sunday brunch will be coming soon!Happy hour is available Monday- Thursday 12pm-6pm bar and high top tables. Saturday 12pm-4pm and All day Sunday! Please note outdoor seating is limited and on weekends we do not take outdoor reservations, it is walk-in only. Outdoor dining cannot accommodate party sizes larger than 8. Reservations are for indoor dining ONLY.

3. The Rum Runner

4.5

Awesome(2633)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 15 times today

Welcome to the newly rebuilt, redesigned, and re-imagined Rum Runner! Although a lot has changed over the years, we still look to provide you and your family with same great experience you have come to remember and love. As always, we are featuring exquisite cuisine, paired wine, and creative drinks. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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4. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7

Exceptional(2243)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 13 times today

We are open to the public all year round! Please visit our website https://drifthousedb.com/ to join our VIP rewards program. At DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke you will find our menu features American plates as a reflection of chef David Burke’s contemporary approach to cooking, with a nod to elevated local area classics. We encourage any party size up to 10 guests to book through OpenTable as we have recently updated our platform to accept larger parties up to 10 guests. For larger parties, we recommend reserving an earlier or later time slot to cultivate an optimal dining experience. Any parties larger than 10, please call us or leave us a message. Be sure to join our VIP Loyalty Program. We reward our guests with 1 points for every $1 spent! Thank You

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5. The Robinson Ale House - Red Bank

4.7

Exceptional(1491)

Price: Expensive

• American • Red Bank

Booked 38 times today

Please join us this Holiday season.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 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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6. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6146)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Long Branch

Booked 53 times today

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

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7. McLoone's Pier House

4.4

Awesome(2073)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 15 times today

McLoone's Pier House is an oceanfront restaurant serving classic, American cuisine. The offerings range from fresh seafood to hand-cut steaks, as well as pastas, sushi, salads & homemade desserts. The restaurant stands on the beach, just feet from the waves below & is wrapped completely in glass. Pier House boasts two bars with live entertainment. The Atlantic Room also plays host to a fabulous Sunday Brunch & is available 7 days a week for private events. Outdoor Dining is available from April through October, weather permitting.**Please note that reservations are for indoor dining ONLY. Outdoor dining is available on a first come, first serve basis.**If paying with a credit/debit card, there will be a 2.5% convenience fee applied. Thank you.

8. Avenue

new

4.2

Awesome(3227)

Price: Expensive

• French • Long Branch

Booked 7 times today

Discovering the experience of dining in a place such as Cannes or Nice was never easier than now with the opening of the French Bistro and Raw Bar, Avenue. The only difference between dining at Avenue and dining along the Côte d'Azur, is that your gaze lands on waves on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Avenue is located along our side of the pond, on our own eastern shores in Long Branch, New Jersey. This gleaming new restaurant is designed by the internationally renowned architect David Collins, and the collaboration is nothing short of amazing.

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9. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4599)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 132 times today

Nicholas Barrel & Roost is a popular spot for brunch, as quoted from multiple reviews. Patrons appreciate the Sunday brunch selection, the delicious food options, and the relaxed, chic atmosphere. The restaurant is also commended for its attentive service, making it an excellent choice for brunch.

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10. The Dining Room - Molly Pitcher Inn

4.7

Exceptional(1239)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Red Bank

Booked 19 times today

The Molly Pitcher Inn prides itself not only in its fine dining menu but also its service and atmosphere. It is an ideal setting for that special occasion or just an elegant dining experience. Under the crystal chandeliers of our Dining Room, we serve some the most tantalizing cuisine in all of New Jersey. Our panoramic windows provide a truly breathtaking vista. No matter what season or time of day, the quiet stillness of the Navesink River envelops all who dine here.

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Sharonvip
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We all loved it , had a great time the drinks were perfect and the food was delicious, service was great our reservation was for 7:30 and we were seated at 7:30 . We will definitely go back !
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The Robinson Ale House - Red BankPrice: Expensive• American• Red Bank
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4.7
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Daniel
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was my first time at the rum runner, even though I’ve lived here in Monmouth County for 35 years. I’m not sure what I was walking into however, I must say the place looked wonderful. We were seated fairly quickly given that it was Thanksgiving day. The weight staff was personable and attentive. I enjoyed the food although I wish they would’ve had prime rib as one of my choices Instead of ham. I also wish they would’ve had dark meat instead of all white turkey meat, but that’s a personal preference. I would go back in a heartbeat.
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The Rum RunnerPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sea Bright
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4.5
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Jane
New Jersey •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Hafid and his team were fantastic. Food was excellent, wonderful choices, our whole party was delighted with their choices!
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DRIFTHOUSE by David BurkePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sea Bright
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4.7
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Kirill
New York City •10 reviews
4.0
Dined on Nov 23, 2024
The food was good, service attentive, the place had energetic ambiance of a sports bar.
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Proving Ground Waterfront DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Highlands
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4.4
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Angela
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
Our waitress, Kristin, was wonderful. Great service.
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Beach TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Long Branch
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4.3

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23 restaurants available nearby

1. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

2. Beach Tavern

3. The Rum Runner

4. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

5. The Robinson Ale House - Red Bank

6. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

7. McLoone's Pier House

8. Avenue

9. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

10. The Dining Room - Molly Pitcher Inn

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