Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Point Pleasant

16 restaurants available nearby

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1. Poached Pear Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(3844)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Point Pleasant Beach

Booked 27 times today

Poached Pear Bistro is a beloved spot for special occasions. Its modern American cuisine and excellent service have earned it rave reviews, with many customers specifically mentioning it as a top choice for celebrations. As one reviewer said, 'It’s the BEST place locally for a special occasion! FOOD beyond FABULOUS!' Another echoed, 'Great place to celebrate.' With its outstanding food, top-notch decor, and attentive service, it's clear why this restaurant is the go-to for special occasions in Point Pleasant Beach.

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2. Shipwreck Grill - Brielle

4.7

Exceptional(2239)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Point Pleasant Beach

Booked 37 times today

Shipwreck GrillNestled near the docks on the Manasquan River, in beautiful Brielle, N.J., the casual but elegant Shipwreck Grill awaits you.Our Staff is eager to create a memorable evening for you using the best cuts of meat, the freshest seafood and finest ingredients assembled by trained and dedicated chefs and served by our friendly and professional servers. Our bar utilizes the freshest ingredients for our cocktails. With over 150 bottles of wines on our wine list we have something for everyone. We seek out hard-to-find boutique wineries for bottles that you can't find anywhere else.

3. Half Moon Point

4.6

Exceptional(1577)

Price: Moderate

• American • Point Pleasant Beach

Booked 19 times today

Full service tavern offering seafood, steaks and burgers in a relaxed casual atmosphere.

4. Blend on Main

4.7

Exceptional(2692)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manasquan

Booked 7 times today

Blend on Main is a top choice for special occasions, as per the reviews. It's praised for its excellent food, great service, and beautiful ambiance. One review specifically mentioned it as their 'go-to' restaurant for special occasions. The menu is varied, with something for everyone's tastes. Plus, the restaurant is known for its attentive and friendly staff.

5. Harpoon Willy's

4.3

Awesome(1432)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Manasquan

Booked 1 time today

Harpoon Willy's in Manasquan is temporarily closed for repairs. In the meantime, we're looking forward to hosting you just over the bridge at Half Moon Point in Point Pleasant. Thank you for your support, and follow us on social media at @harpoonwillys for reopening updates!

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6. The Shrimp Box & Outside The Box Patio Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1247)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Point Pleasant Beach

Booked 2 times today

No trip to the Jersey Shore is complete without a stop by this family operated seafood institution. Local fresh seafood, generous portions, an outdoor patio bar with creative cocktails await…

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7. Cordi's Italian Gourmet

4.6

Exceptional(916)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Brick

Booked 4 times today

Visit Cordi's Italian Gourmet today and enjoy a truly unique Italian menu served with perfection. We proudly serve only the natural French cut meats and in-house prime cuts and steaks. With 30 years of combined experience, we serve the finest Italian food in all of New Jersey.

8. Scarborough Fair

4.6

Exceptional(2340)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Manasquan

Booked 36 times today

This restaurant was a farmhouse from 1879 to 1969.Now, it is winning OpenTable’s “Diner’s Choice Award” for Romantic. Now, if you Google “romantic restaurants” and you are close to Sea Girt, NJ, Scarborough Fair Restaurant will be the first result!Scarborough Fair has the most unique, romantic ambiance in Central New Jersey. It is like no place you have ever been to.Have a spontaneous romantic dinner there. If you like quiet, and want to guarantee a romantic table, go on a week night. You will love the romantic atmosphere. Enjoy our delicious eclectic cuisine in this neighborhood gem.

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9. Houlihan's - Brick

4.5

Awesome(572)

Price: Moderate

• American • Brick

Booked 10 times today

Since 1972, we've believed in quality ingredients, cooking from scratch and having fun. From our famous 'Shrooms and Stuffed Chicken Breast to our unique burger blend and ahi tuna, we believe in celebrating the small things and that every moment deserves a toast in its honor. So grab a drink (perhaps our signature Long Island Iced Tea), enjoy some great conversation and let us serve you an excellent meal.

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10. La Dolce Vita of Belmar

4.4

Awesome(2007)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Belmar

Booked 23 times today

La Dolce Vita is family owned and operated by two generations. Both ZIO (uncle) Giuseppe Salpietro and Nipote (nephew) Nicola Fuccilli invite you to experience their passion for Italian cuisine and culture.The story of La Dolce Vita began five decades ago in a small town in the hills of Sicily. It is from here that co-owner Giuseppe Salpietro brings authentic cuisine, traditions and customs, which come from centuries of good living. La Dolce Vita believes in bringing this passion for Dolce Vita, translates to mean the sweet life, into every dish that leaves our kitchen. It is our goal to make every customer feel like part of our very own family. We at La Dolce Vita believe in family and invite you and your family in to our Restaurant to experience a variety of fantastic tastes to please every palate.

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JILL ANN
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
service couldn’t have been better! excellent food. always loud but it’s probably an old bldg.
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Half Moon PointPrice: Moderate• American• Point Pleasant Beach
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4.6
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Debbie
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Shipwreck Grill is a favorite of ours. The staff we love it’s like family. The food is great. I can’t say a bad thing about it❤️
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Shipwreck Grill - BriellePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Point Pleasant Beach
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4.7
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Jodivip
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food is always great. Loved the tuna bites. Different than any other tuna bites.
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Blend on MainPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Manasquan
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4.7
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Tomvip
New Jersey •37 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Nov 2024
Best restaurant at the Jersey shore. It’s a BYOB so take a good bottle of wine with you and enjoy the pork chop, steak or fish. All are excellent. Don’t miss the Jersey Corn Bisque soup. It’s the best soup ever. Friendly staff. Don’t miss the opportunity to go with friends or family.
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Poached Pear BistroPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Point Pleasant Beach
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4.8
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Mike
New Jersey •1 review
4.0
Dined on 2 Nov 2024
Food was very good. Server was attentive but lacked personality. Good vibe but very noisy even before the 2 man band. We love this place though. You won’t be disappointed.
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Harpoon Willy'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Manasquan
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4.3

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Poached Pear Bistro

2. Shipwreck Grill - Brielle

3. Half Moon Point

4. Blend on Main

5. Harpoon Willy's

6. The Shrimp Box & Outside The Box Patio Bar

7. Cordi's Italian Gourmet

8. Scarborough Fair

9. Houlihan's - Brick

10. La Dolce Vita of Belmar

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