Restaurants near Monmouth University

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1. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6216)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Long Branch

Booked 39 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.

2. Trama's Trattoria

4.9

Exceptional(2416)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Branch

Booked 28 times today

Trama's Trattoria is an Italian eatery located in the West End area of Long Branch, NJ. Chef Trama has a strong following with food and wine aficionados due to his fierce commitment to quality, consistency and attention to detail. Chef Trama uses the highest-quality local, farm to table ingredients according to the seasons when they are at their optimum taste.

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3. The Squire at Branches

4.8

Exceptional(309)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 23 times today

The Squire at Branches 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. Chef Richardson worked his way through the ranks at the Malliouhana Hotel under the leadership of Michelin Star Chef Michelle Rostang in Paris. 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 Wednesday-Sunday from 4-7pm.-

4. Mar Belo

4.7

Exceptional(1448)

Price: Moderate

• Portuguese • Long Branch

Booked 11 times today

Portugal: Land of ExplorersIn the 15th Century, Prince Henry the navigator ordered his explorers to bring back to Portugal any exotic fruits, nuts and plants from the new lands. Tomatoes and potatoes are taken to Europe, Brazilian pineapples were introduced to Azores, Brazilian chili peppers grew in Angola, African coffee was transplanted to Brazil.Today the Portuguese fondness for ingredients like cinnamon or curry powder, is also a legacy of his time. The Romans brought wheat and introduced onion, garlic, olives and grapes. Later the Moors were the first to plant rice and introduced figs, planted groves of lemons, oranges and almond trees. Portugal is a seafaring nation with a well-developed fishing industry trading cod since the 15th century.Today, naturally, Portuguese cuisine varies from region to region , but fresh fish and shellfish are found on virtually every menu. BOM APETITE!!!!

5. Brando's

4.7

Exceptional(3747)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Asbury Park

Booked 37 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

6. AP Rooftop

4.7

Exceptional(325)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Asbury Park

Booked 33 times today

On top of the 5th Avenue pavilion in Asbury Park.A sophisticated look with a comfortable vibe including two fireplaces & a lounge area.

7. Matiz Shore House

4.4

Awesome(198)

Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • Long Branch

Booked 3 times today

Matiz Shore HouseGourmet Latin Fusion Restaurant, Bar & Lounge. Offering delicious fusion dishes with flavors of two or more countries from Latin America. Our full bar offers signature cocktails, mix drinks, wine as well as bottle beer. Located in Long Branch, NJ.Please call 848-888-3813 for limited wait list availability : )

8. Avenue

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4.5

Awesome(216)

Price: Expensive

• French • Long Branch

Booked 6 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.

9. Baseline Social

4.8

Exceptional(33)

Price: Moderate

• American • Eatontown

Booked 15 times today

Enjoy our diverse food menu, delicious cocktails and our one-of-a-kind immersive dining and entertainment experience featuring an expansive LED viewing wall for watching sports, a mezzanine to enjoy all of the sights and sounds, 3 full bars and a 3,700 square foot entertainment section containing five virtual golf bays with full-swing technology. We are offering multiple unique Lounge Experiences for the upcoming NFL and College Football seasons. Please check out the Experiences listed below for more details. Otherwise, we have plenty of bar and dining seats that are first come- first serve - so come first!

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10. R Bar - Asbury Park

4.8

Exceptional(1109)

Price: Expensive

• American • Asbury Park

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to RBar - Asbury Park, Be Nice or Leave. Reservations for First Floor Dining Room and Bar Only. Call for parties of 5 or more. Upstairs Greenhouse & Balcony: Full Bar & Food Service When Open……First Come, First Served.R Yard: Full Service When Open…..First Come, First Served.

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Lane
New Jersey •4 reviews
5.0
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Great bar, great service, great food. What more do you want?
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Brando'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Asbury Park
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Kelly
Coastal Georgia •14 reviews
5.0
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Love Trama! We have a great meal each and every time . The service duo of Shawn and Andrew are always professional and welcoming.
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Bob
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food. Service mostly fine. Nice and quiet!!!
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Mar BeloPrice: Moderate• Portuguese• Long Branch
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Thea
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was great! The Host was accommodating and so sweet, our server Max was perfect! He didn't miss a beat and made great recommendations. The seabass was divine as was the Brannzino. Apps of octopus, strawberry salad and wings were terrific. Both my fiends have never been and loved it! J
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AP RooftopPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Asbury Park
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Kate
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Rooney’s is always great! Food is outstanding Service is always great. Last night our waiter was ok. Looked like it was the last place he wanted to be But there’s never anything bad to say about Rooney’s. Best of the best
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1. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

2. Trama's Trattoria

3. The Squire at Branches

4. Mar Belo

5. Brando's

6. AP Rooftop

7. Matiz Shore House

8. Avenue

9. Baseline Social

10. R Bar - Asbury Park

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