Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Ocean Township

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Brando's

4.7

Exceptional(3744)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Asbury Park

Booked 37 times today

Brando's was founded on the premise of great food made from quality ingredients, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere which we believe are the three elements of any enjoyable dining experience.The chef/owner, Steven Botta, grew up in Brooklyn and learned many of recipes used at Brando's from his mother. Raised in this welcoming tradition, he believes when you enter Brando's, whether its your first time or your one hundredth time, you should always feel like they are dining with family.Soulful Italian is the best way to describe our menu. Our culinary team has been trained at the finest culinary schools, and has over fifty years of combined experience. From our fresh pasta, to our line-caught fish, to our thirty-five day dry-aged steaks, the difference is discernible

2. Trama's Trattoria

4.9

Exceptional(2407)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Branch

Booked 32 times today

Trama's Trattoria is an Italian eatery located in the West End area of Long Branch, NJ. Chef Trama has a strong following with food and wine aficionados due to his fierce commitment to quality, consistency and attention to detail. Chef Trama uses the highest-quality local, farm to table ingredients according to the seasons when they are at their optimum taste.

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3. Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar

4.4

Awesome(117)

Price: Very Expensive

• Vietnamese • Neptune

Booked 21 times today

At Hen Vietnamese Kitchen & Bar, customers can expect to be transported to a place of peaceful elegance, where food is deeply contemplated, and the unique flavors of Vietnam are celebrated. In addition to offering a wide variety of traditional dishes, Hen will also feature art and cultural events that aim to educate and engage customers in the vibrant history and diversity of Vietnam. At HEN "We believe that the Vietnamese culture deserves to be celebrated and better understood. With Hen, we aim to do just that – to create an experience that combines the best of Vietnamese culture, art, history, and intellectual thought with delicious, beautifully-presented food. We want to serve beautiful stories of people of Vietnamese origin and create meaningful community events through our elegant and deeply relaxing hospitality.” HEN is more than just a restaurant.

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4. REYLA - Asbury Park

4.7

Exceptional(395)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Asbury Park

Booked 15 times today

We are a shared plate concept, dishes come to your table planned by our culinary team, designed for everyone to enjoy together. REYLA marries our most memorable experiences dining in the Middle East and beyond. We encourage you to dine with friends and family here; every dish is meant to be shared. Pop in for an electrifying, laid back experience.

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5. Barrio Costero- Asbury Park

4.5

Awesome(509)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Asbury Park

Booked 28 times today

Nestled in the downtown area of Asbury Park, Barrio Costero invites you to immerse yourself in a culinary journey that blends the rich traditions of Mexican cuisine with the fresh, vibrant flavors of the coast. Under the guidance of our celebrated Head Chef, Isyufran Reyes, Barrio Costero offers a dynamic, seasonally rotating menu that highlights the best market-driven ingredients. Our chefs' passion for quality and simplicity shines through in every dish, from our signature tacos and colorful shared plates to the artisanal cocktails and an exquisite selection of the finest agave spirits.

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6. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4665)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 113 times today

Nicholas Barrel & Roost is a highly praised restaurant in Red Bank, NJ, known for its Chef Driven Comfort Food. Reviews consistently mention the 'superb' food, 'chic' ambiance, and 'friendly' staff. The restaurant is often described as 'top notch' with 'exceptional' food, and 'excellent' service. The atmosphere is often described as 'beautifully decorated and comfortable', and the menu offers a 'great variety' of 'delicious' dishes. Overall, customers can't wait to return for another 'great meal'.

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7. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6211)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Long Branch

Booked 43 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.

8. Harpoon Willy's

4.2

Awesome(1447)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Manasquan

Booked 30 times today

Harpoon Willy's is a hot spot because it consistently receives high ratings for its excellent food, service, and ambiance. Regular patrons love the fresh, delicious seafood, with one reviewer noting 'the food is always delicious and service was very attentive'. The restaurant's relaxed yet lively atmosphere, coupled with its stunning river views, make it a popular choice for both casual and special occasion dining.

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9. Shipwreck Grill - Brielle

4.8

Exceptional(2265)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Point Pleasant Beach

Booked 23 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.

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10. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7

Exceptional(2261)

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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Paige
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
10/10 experience across the board. The ambiance was great, we were seated in another room away from the bar (which other reviews have mentioned) and the noise level was not an issue! Everything we ate was phenomenal and the service was perfect, cannot recommend this restaurant more. We came for our anniversary and they made it a very special evening.
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Brando'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Asbury Park
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4.7
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valerieVIP
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The restaurant was warm and inviting. Our server was Mickey. He was knowledgeable and attentive. Our food was promptly delivered to us. It was delicious! We split the Artichoke salad then chose the seafood special of 8 fish over spaghetti and veal parmigiana with spaghetti on the side. The dinner did no disappoint. It is difficult to get a reservation because it is such a great restaurant but I will plan ahead.
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Trama's TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Long Branch
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4.9
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JohnVIP
New York City •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Devin is the best! Amazing food and drinks. Rob, Sean and Ben at Sleighlow also killed it. You guys are the best!
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REYLA - Asbury ParkPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Asbury Park
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4.7
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AnitaVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
The menu is very innovative, unlike typical Mexican food. We sat at the chef’s counter and enjoyed the experience
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Barrio Costero- Asbury ParkPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Asbury Park
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4.5
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Mike
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
Great spot with an incredible set of menu selections.
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Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and BarPrice: Very Expensive• Vietnamese• Neptune
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4.4

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Brando's

2. Trama's Trattoria

3. Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar

4. REYLA - Asbury Park

5. Barrio Costero- Asbury Park

6. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

7. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

8. Harpoon Willy's

9. Shipwreck Grill - Brielle

10. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

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