Best Casual Restaurants in Long Branch

31 restaurants available nearby

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1. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6176)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Long Branch

Booked 32 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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2. Charley's Ocean Grill

4.5

Awesome(535)

Price: Moderate

• American • Long Branch

Booked 4 times today

Charley’s Ocean Bar & Grill is a seaside restaurant with ocean views, quality meals & cocktails. Our distinguished menu and atmosphere are inspired by a beach-life attitude, offering all patrons a “local summer” experience, all year round! Originally a speakeasy that dated to the 1930 pre-prohibition era, Charley’s is a part of Jersey Shore history and has always been a part of Long Branch.

3. Avenue

new

4.3

Awesome(3229)

Price: Expensive

• French • Long Branch

Booked 16 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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4. McLoone's Pier House

4.4

Awesome(2078)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 19 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.

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5. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7

Exceptional(2252)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 7 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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6. The Robinson Ale House - Long Branch

4.7

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 4 times today

A family friendly Ale House with upscale American comfort food located in Long Branch in the heart of Pier Village with a festive bar scene to enjoy specialty cocktails and craft beers!

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7. The Marina at Oceanport

4.5

Awesome(73)

Price: Moderate

• American • Long Branch

Introducing the exciting new collaboration at Marina Oceanport, NJ, Kimberly Jeanette and Sam Witten, hailing from Sprig Dining and Cafe in West Long Branch, have teamed up and been warmly welcomed by the Criscione family to this waterfront gem. With over 50 years of combined experience in owning and operating restaurants, they bring a wealth of dynamic talent and culinary aptitude to this picturesque dining experience.

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8. Deal Lake Bar + Co

4.4

Awesome(598)

Price: Moderate

• American • Asbury Park

Booked 10 times today

Deal Lake Bar + Co. is a 5,500+ sq. ft. American style bar + restaurant located on Deal Lake in Loch Arbour, New Jersey, adjacent to Asbury Park. We boast an open concept with 3 bars, 25 TVs, all the sports games + 258-person capacity. In addition, our 90-seat outdoor patio includes a lakeside bar, two 12 ft-wide sliding doors, and a beautiful view. Deal Lake Bar + Co is an inclusive, spirited atmosphere with 16 beers on draft (most being from Jersey), fresh food, a modern vibe, music + televisions for entertainment, and, of course, GOOD TIMES AT ALL TIMES! * While we make every effort to fulfill reservations requests for a specific table, we cannot guarantee the availability of your favorite table. Outside patio seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Come early + snag the patio spots! *

9. d'jeet

4.9

Exceptional(383)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Red Bank

Booked 6 times today

"d'jeet?"asked Grandpa to everyone who walked through his door in hopes of sharing a homecooked meal, a token of his love. And so, food came to represent family, friends and memories. Our passion is to relish in the delight of providing people with food they can feel good about, cooking traditions passed down from our ancestors to bring you natural, flavorful foods using seasonal and local ingredients.

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10. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

4.5

Awesome(1284)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highlands

Booked 23 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.

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DarekVIP
New York City •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was great, atmosphere nice, felt upscale but not over the top. For a quiet winter night, was a great place, the fire added to the cold evening!! Worth the 45 minute drive.
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AvenuePrice: Expensive• French• Long Branch
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4.3
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TammyVIP
New York City •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We went with friends and their two teenage boys. We had such a wonderful time. Rooney's was beautifully decorated for Christmas. They now have a Sushi chef offering very interesting rolls along with traditional Sashimi and Sushi pieces. We were so delighted when our rolls came to the table. Almost too beautiful to eat. The appetizers were amazing. Everyone really enjoyed their meals and desserts. And the cocktails are super fabulous. A perfect evening out with friends!
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Rooney's Oceanfront RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Long Branch
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4.8
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Charlotte •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food was fabulous. We loved everything about this restaurant. Also, Lilly, our waitress, was absolutely fantastic!! It was a very busy night, large holiday parties and short staffed. However, she was on point without missing a beat. I’ll most definitely return.
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DRIFTHOUSE by David BurkePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sea Bright
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4.7
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Brittany
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
The food was great! It was a lot of money for the kids, though.
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McLoone's Pier HousePrice: Expensive• American• Long Branch
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4.4
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New York City •64 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
Relaxed atmosphere, in bar/restaurant. Short menu with daily specials. Service is attentive and food is of good quality. The TV's over the bar do NOT blast the audio which is a big plus for the diners
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Charley's Ocean GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Long Branch
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4.5

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

2. Charley's Ocean Grill

3. Avenue

4. McLoone's Pier House

5. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

6. The Robinson Ale House - Long Branch

7. The Marina at Oceanport

8. Deal Lake Bar + Co

9. d'jeet

10. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

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