Best Casual Restaurants in Long Branch

32 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant restaurant

1. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6213)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Long Branch

Booked 23 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. Brothers Daley

4.5

Awesome(132)

Price: Expensive

• European • Sea Bright

Booked 21 times today

Located in the heart of Sea Bright, Brothers Daley promises a storied atmosphere that pays homage to traditional Irish culture here at the heart of the vibrant Jersey Shore community. Our high-quality kitchen offers a diverse and mouth-watering menu crafted by Executive Chef Justin Skribner and Chef de Cuisine Ryan Bush. Pair your meal with a selection from our full bar, featuring an array of beers, wines, and crafted cocktails that cater to all tastes.

3. Avenue

new

4.4

Awesome(3235)

Price: Expensive

• French • Long Branch

Booked 8 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. Charley's Ocean Grill

4.6

Exceptional(537)

Price: Moderate

• American • Long Branch

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.

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5. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7

Exceptional(2261)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 2 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 Coastal Mediterranean plates as a reflection of chef David Burke’s 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! Come experience The Fireplace Lounge with its unique menu, signature cocktails and comfortable seating by our cozy fireplace.The Fireplace Lounge Hours - Tu-Thurs 4-1030pm Fri/Sat - 4-11pm Sun 4-930pm

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6. The Robinson Ale House - Long Branch

4.6

Exceptional(161)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 1 time 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

4.2

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

4.5

Awesome(601)

Price: Moderate

• American • Asbury Park

Booked 2 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(384)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Red Bank

Booked 8 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

4.6

Exceptional(1291)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highlands

Booked 17 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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KarenVIP
New York City •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
All we can say is that everything about this quaint pub is it is amazing. Something out of a hallmark channel (lol) loved the ambiance- we will be back - the food is amazing especially the pizza - the best is watching the specialty drinks being made - bartenders and staff are all friendly - feels like home. Friendly warm atmosphere- keep it going 💕
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Brothers DaleyPrice: Expensive• European• Sea Bright
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4.5
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PaulaVIP
Dallas - Fort Worth •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful neighborhood bar and restaurant. In winter, they have live music. We enjoyed our dinners while we listened to a band play vintage soft rock. I had the crabmeat tacos and my husband had the fish and chips. The fries were done to the perfect crispness. Will be going back soon.
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Charley's Ocean GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Long Branch
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4.6
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JoAnn
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Jan 2025
Rooney’s is one of my favorite restaurants. The food and the service are always terrific. And even on a rainy day the seaside atmosphere is perfect.
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Rooney's Oceanfront RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Long Branch
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4.8
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Lou and LindseyVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
We really enjoyed the Seven Fishes dinner on Christmas Eve. Our waiter Anthony was great. It was a great value.
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AvenuePrice: Expensive• French• Long Branch
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4.4
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MarcVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Another great experience at the Drifthouse—food, surroundings, and view are wonderful. However, the consistent attentive, professional, and very friendly staff are always reasons to return frequently. The manager, Hafid Elbroji, always makes us feel welcome and at home. Thank you!
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DRIFTHOUSE by David BurkePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sea Bright
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4.7

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

2. Brothers Daley

3. Avenue

4. Charley's Ocean Grill

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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