Best Casual Restaurants in Monmouth Beach

29 restaurants available nearby

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1. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Highlands

Booked 16 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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2. Semolina Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3167)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Red Bank

Booked 17 times today

Semolina Restaurant is a farm to table, BYO dining establishment serving simple, casual cuisine. Semolina's menu highlights the seasonality of fresh, local ingredients with a focus on fresh, made in-house pastas.

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3. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6179)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Long Branch

Booked 24 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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4. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7

Exceptional(2252)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 3 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. McLoone's Pier House

4.5

Awesome(2078)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 6 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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6. Charley's Ocean Grill

4.5

Awesome(535)

Price: Moderate

• American • Long Branch

Booked 1 time 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.

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7. Victory Park Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(1043)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rumson

Booked 7 times today

Renovation in progress! Restaurant will be closed until October 22nd. We will reopen Wednesday, October 23rd and look forward to seeing you then!Victory Park Tavern is proud to serve Seasonal American Cuisine. We are located in Rumson, NJ, on the corner of River and Lafayette. For our current menu, log on to our website at victoryparktavern.com and click 'Menu + Online Ordering'.All reservations are for indoor tables only. Outside tables and bar seats are first-come, first-serve and are not reservable.

8. Avenue

new

4.4

Awesome(3231)

Price: Expensive

• French • Long Branch

Booked 5 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. 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.

10. Elli’s Backyard

4.6

Exceptional(418)

Price: Moderate

• American • Red Bank

Booked 2 times today

Step into the inviting ambiance of Elli’s Backyard, located at 45 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ, 07701. A cherished family-owned establishment, we've proudly been serving since our inception in 2021. Our diverse, inclusive menu features classic Italian and American dishes, as well as our signature favorites, such as the renowned pineapple bowl, dome-smoked burger, and our house ribs served in a wheelbarrow. With dishes available for those with dietary restrictions also available (Gluten-free, Vegan)Immerse yourself in the tranquil, backyard-like setting of Elli's Backyard, making it the perfect destination for creating memories with friends and family, no matter the occasion. We welcome you from 8 am to 4 pm for breakfast and lunch, and from 5 pm to 10 pm for dinner. For special gatherings, our private dining room is available, making Elli's Backyard an ideal choice for parties, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and more. Your presence is invaluable to us, and we eagerly anticipate your visit!

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Francene
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Beautifully decorated for the holiday. Seated at a comfortable table as soon as we arrived. Service just right. Everyone was happy with their meal. Looking forward to returning next Christmas Eve.
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Rooney's Oceanfront RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Long Branch
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4.8
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EllenVIP
Greater Boston •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Semolina is always our first choice when we come back to NJ. As usual is was phenomenal!!! The coffee crusted venison carpaccio was tender and delicious. I had the squash angolotti that were plump and the creamy sauce has just enough truffle and pepper notes. My husband had the spicy octopus ragú and it was light and flavorful. Finished the night with a hefty pot de crème that was perfection. Trish was out server and she was attentive, witty and efficient as the dining room was filling up punctuated by Bryson and Jillian who made sure we had everything we needed. once again walked away full and happy!
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Semolina RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Red Bank
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4.8
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CurtissVIP
Charlotte •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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Cathleen
New York City •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 Dec 2024
Great view, attentive service, fresh and tasty food. Only drawback was the very loud conversation from nearby tables, which almost drowned out the conversation with my friend.
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Proving Ground Waterfront DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Highlands
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4.5
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Brittany
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Dec 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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4.5

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

2. Semolina Restaurant

3. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

5. McLoone's Pier House

6. Charley's Ocean Grill

7. Victory Park Tavern

8. Avenue

9. The Marina at Oceanport

10. Elli’s Backyard

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