Best Fun Restaurants in Union Beach

44 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Goat by David Burke restaurant

1. The Goat by David Burke

4.3

Price: Moderate

• American • Union Beach

Booked 14 times today

THE GOAT by David Burke is a Wood Burning Italian American Cuisine Restaurant by Hazlet native, celebrity chef David Burke.We offer great food, drinks, and private event space.

2. A Salute

4.3

Awesome(436)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Matawan

Booked 15 times today

VOTED #1 FOR BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE EAST COAST BY BAYCITIZEN.ORG!!!A Salute is an Italian restaurant & full service cocktail bar located in an 1850 Church on Main Street in Matawan, NJ (Three minute walk from train station). The 170 year old building has kept its character and warmth to provide a comfortable setting for families and friends to enjoy a great lunch or dinner. Outdoor dining with a full service bar and oversized patio.Karaoke every Friday Night!Lunch Available daily from 11:30-3:30pm. Happy Hour daily from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring 1/2 off drinks and select appetizers. Dinner begins at 4:00pm.We are now offering a $60 pp Family Style Dinner, 7 Days a week, incl. holidays. Minimum 2 ppl required. Kids 10 and Under Eat Free!

A photo of Houlihan's - Holmdel restaurant

3. Houlihan's - Holmdel

4.6

Exceptional(592)

Price: Moderate

• American • Holmdel

Booked 14 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.

A photo of Assaggini di Roma - Hazlet restaurant

4. Assaggini di Roma - Hazlet

4.9

Exceptional(554)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hazlet

Booked 5 times today

Assaggini di Roma - Hazlet is a fun restaurant because of its delicious food and friendly service. Reviewers love the generous portions of their Italian favorites, with one even calling it a 'hidden BYOB gem'. The staff is often highlighted for their great service, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're dining with friends or enjoying a meal solo, this restaurant consistently delivers a fantastic experience.

5. McDonagh's Pub

4.2

Awesome(196)

Price: Moderate

• American • Keyport

Booked 2 times today

Located in the Heart of Downtown Historic Keyport in a turn-of-the-century brick building near the bay, McDonagh's pub combines Old-World charm with modern hip cuisine. We offer an amazing menu of Irish Fare, bistro-style salads, home-made awesome soups, signature sandwiches, wraps, sautés, thin-crust pizza, fabulous fish and chips, daily specials and over 70 beers and lagers!

A photo of Nicholas Barrel & Roost restaurant

6. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4632)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 143 times today

Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!

A photo of Semolina Restaurant restaurant

7. Semolina Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(3165)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Red Bank

Booked 26 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.

A photo of The Melting Pot - Red Bank restaurant

8. The Melting Pot - Red Bank

4.8

Exceptional(870)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Red Bank

Booked 41 times today

Experience the modern, intimate design of The Melting Pot, the premier fondue restaurant, located in the historic The Galleria. Come enjoy our new ambiance featuring a social bar, communal seating, and see the art of chocolate fondue preparation on display. Guests can continue to enjoy the traditional interactive dining experiences they have loved for years.Parking available at The Galleria and additional parking available across Shrewsbury Ave towards the river.

A photo of Proving Ground Waterfront Dining restaurant

9. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

4.5

Awesome(1284)

Price: Moderate

• American • Highlands

Booked 27 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.

10. Buona Sera

4.7

Exceptional(1709)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Red Bank

Booked 10 times today

(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events. Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.

‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

G
gwen
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Everything about the experience was perfection . The music playing made you want to get up and dance. The staff were collaborating so we were served everything in minutes. The pork hop was top of the line and finally the drinks were delicious !!!
More info
A SalutePrice: Expensive• Italian• Matawan
•
4.3
M
Michele
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 Dec 2024
We were looking for a great midway location and I was thrilled to find The GOAT! We could enjoy a fabulous meal and hear each other talk. 2 of our party are hearing challenged so this was very much appreciated. The bruschetta appetizer was perfect, house wine delicious and all our entree choices and dessert were fabulous.
More info
The Goat by David BurkePrice: Moderate• American• Union Beach
•
4.3
J
J
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 Dec 2024
Seated right away. It was decorated very nice for the holidays. Many choices on the menu to choose from. Our food was excellent including a side of meatballs that were sooooo good. I made an additional reservation while there to go between Christmas and New Years with additional family members to gather during the holidays. Looking forward to going back .
More info
Assaggini di Roma - HazletPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hazlet
•
4.9
C
Carol
New York City •12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 Nov 2024
We went for Thanksgiving dinner. Disappointed that it was 'deli' turkey, and not carved off the bird. Also disappointed with the little dollop of whipped cream on the pumpkin pie. The sides were delicious, especially the mashed potatoes. I also enjoyed the seasonal drink - Midnight Harvest. Our server Matt was the best.
More info
Houlihan's - HolmdelPrice: Moderate• American• Holmdel
•
4.6
MP
MonikaP
New York City •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 Sept 2024
Good service and great pub food for a reasonable price.
More info
McDonagh's PubPrice: Moderate• American• Keyport
•
4.2

Best Fun Restaurants in Union Beach

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Areas

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating options

Award-winning

Accessibility

44 restaurants available nearby

1. The Goat by David Burke

2. A Salute

3. Houlihan's - Holmdel

4. Assaggini di Roma - Hazlet

5. McDonagh's Pub

6. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

7. Semolina Restaurant

8. The Melting Pot - Red Bank

9. Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

10. Buona Sera

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable