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Rue 561 Bistro, Toms River, NJ

Rue 561 Bistro

4.8 (492)
$50 and over
American
561 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753-6275

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
B.Y.O.B. Bistro, we are not your typical restaurant dining experience. Our mission is to bring the best tasting highest sustainable foods from all over the world to the shore. A local bistro with an innovative touch of the future with modernized trendy dishes that will satisfy. We only use the Highest of quality hand cut meats and wild caught seafoods that are crafted to perfection located off the jersey shore coast.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Imer Jose Garcia

What 492 people are saying

Rue 561 Bistro 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
  • 4.9Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Best Food

  • New Jersey

    Best Service

  • New Jersey

    American

  • Ocean

    Best Overall

  • Ocean

    Best Food

  • Ocean

    Best Service

  • Ocean

    Best Ambiance

  • Ocean

    Best Value

  • Ocean

    Romantic

  • Ocean

    Good for special occasions

  • Ocean

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rue 561 Bistro is a delightful escape with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Known for its "rich, satisfying" truffle mac and cheese, the bistro also shines with its perfectly cooked steaks and seafood. With a cozy ambiance and the option to BYOB, it's perfect for special occasions or date nights.
492 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was awesome and made our birthday celebration perfect. Thanks!

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  2. Judy VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area9 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but way over priced. Online menu does food is good but way over priced.not reflect pricing.

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  3. Bob

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food & service. The restaurant was well prepared & quiet.

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  4. richard

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rue561 Bistro was such a pleasant surprise We passed it many times and decided to go on Saturday. The food was outstanding,waiter Chris was excellent and the owner stopped by to say hello A very good experience all around. We will make it a regular stop

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  5. Sugey VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tucked away in a quiet corner of town, this cozy restaurant is a delightful escape for anyone craving exceptional cuisine and a memorable dining experience. The menu offers a perfect balance of creativity and indulgence, featuring standout dishes like perfectly cooked steaks, fresh and flavorful seafood, and their signature truffle mac and cheese a rich, satisfying favorite. Every plate showcases fresh ingredients and thoughtful preparation, and the homemade desserts are the perfect sweet finish to an already stellar meal. Service is warm and attentive without being intrusive, making you feel like a welcomed guest from the moment you arrive. Whether you’re enjoying a romantic dinner, a peaceful solo meal, or a relaxed gathering with friends, this restaurant delivers a consistently outstanding experience. In a world of rushed dining and cookie cutter menus, this place reminds you of what a truly great meal feels like. Highly recommended.

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  6. Ricky

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always an amazing meal, the chef is in my opinion, one of the best in Toms River. Our waiter Chris was excellent and provided us with great service. I’ve eaten here many times and I have never had a bad meal and have always enjoy myself.

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  7. Thomas

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a special occasion. First time here, and food was excellent. The tomahawk for two was delicious. I have been to many steak restaurants and this beat many. It’s definitely expensive but worth it. It’s a byob. Only thing I would say could be an improvement would be great bread for the table to eat with the roasted garlic served. Octopus for appetizer was the best I have had. A+++

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  8. Roxann

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and service was exceptional. I was happy they expanded the menu with a couple more choices.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mushroom soup, wedge salad, pork chop, scallops and gelato were all excellent. The GF reference next to each item was truly appreciated!

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  10. Cynthia

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food was outstanding. You will not be disappointed

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Rue 561 Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 492 OpenTable diners.

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561 Fischer Blvd, Toms River, NJ 08753-6275

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Toms River
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, International, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Imer Jose Garcia
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options
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