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Best Romantic Restaurants in Avon-by-the-Sea

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1. Scarborough Fair
4.6
Exceptional(2340)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Manasquan
Booked 34 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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2. Whispers
4.7
Exceptional(2136)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Spring Lake
Booked 8 times today
Whispers is the perfect place for a romantic evening. The Victorian ambiance, with its crystal chandeliers and elegant fine dining, sets the tone for a special night out. As one reviewer put it, 'The ambiance is very nice. Tables a little too close together. The dining room was full. Noise just a little too much. There was a smaller dining room with almost no one in it which have been used for the over flow crowd.' It's a quiet and comfortable spot for conversation and intimate moments.
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3. Brandl
4.5
Awesome(2010)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Belmar
Booked 10 times today
Innovative American cuisine offering Live Jazz on Friday nights and specials events throughout the year. In addition to seasonal favorites and specials, the menu features specialities such as our Lazy Lobster poached in vanilla bean butter, served over asparagus risotto. Brandl—THE Dining Destination for the Jersey Shore!
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4. Stella Marina Bar & Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(1729)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Asbury Park
Booked 16 times today
Unique oceanfront dining is exactly what you will get at Stella Marina Bar and Restaurant. Found right on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park, New Jersey, it is the perfect spot for a lunch break or dinner after a day at the beach. Breathe in the sweet ocean air while dining on the boardwalk seating or enjoy a relaxed dinner in one of their two dining rooms at Stella Marina Bar and Restaurant.The knowledgeable and friendly staff at Stella Marina Bar and Restaurant will be happy to help you with anything you may need. The menu is sure to have something for everyone from full entrées to sandwiches and salads perfect for lunch. One popular choice is the pizza figi: a pizza served with goat cheese, caramelized onions, dried figs and rosemary. Choose from the extensive wine and beer list or a cocktail to enjoy with your meal.
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5. Poached Pear Bistro
4.8
Exceptional(3844)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Point Pleasant Beach
Booked 23 times today
THE POACHED PEAR BISTRO Located at 816 Arnold Ave in the beautiful shore community of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey The Poached Pear Bistro is a stylish, yet family friendly, BYO contemporary American restaurant featuring excellent food and reasonable prices in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Chef-owner Scott Giordano, formerly executive chef at Whispers in Spring Lake, NJ, and sous chef at the Saddle River Inn in Saddle River, NJ, and his highly professional kitchen and wait staff are committed to providing patrons with a truly pleasing and memorable dining experience.
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6. Shipwreck Grill - Brielle
4.7
Exceptional(2239)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Point Pleasant Beach
Booked 35 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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7. Avenue
new
4.1
Excellent(3224)
Price: Expensive
• French • Long Branch
Booked 14 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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8. Sirena Ristorante
4.5
Awesome(2180)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Long Branch
Booked 15 times today
An upscale Italian restaurant with a beautiful ocean view in Pier Village.
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9. Piccola Italia
4.8
Exceptional(675)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Asbury Park
Booked 9 times today
Piccola Italia is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. With its elegant ambiance, beautifully prepared Italian dishes and extensive wine list, it sets the stage for a delightful evening. As one reviewer said, 'the ambiance was good', and another mentioned the 'nice atmosphere'. Plus, the consistent high ratings for ambience in the reviews affirm its romantic charm.
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10. 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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  • steve
    New York City •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great night. Food was terrific and holiday decorations added to the ambiance.
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    Scarborough FairPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Manasquan
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    4.6
  • Theatrefanvip
    New York City •26 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Nov 2024
    We were a group of 7 We visit all the local fine dining restaurants We really enjoyed Whispers The food Service and atmosphere very enjoyable We definitely will go back
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    WhispersPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Spring Lake
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    4.7
  • Donnavip
    New York City •85 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Nov 2024
    We enjoyed Brandl’s Restaurant week menu, which had a variety of choices not usually found on their regular menu. For starters, we had the tuna poke and crab cake. The poke was new and fabulous. The pickled vegetables and a hint of heat from the sriracha was delicious. I hope Brandl’s brings this back. For entrees, my husband and I both had the flounder. Two nice pieces of flounder were filled with a wonderful cream filling of spinach and feta over garlic mashed potatoes. For dessert, we ended with apple strudel with can ice cream and pumpkin cheesecake served with one coffee and a cappuccino. A few items on the special menu included pork tenderloin Wellington, pumpkin spiced potstickers to name a few. Overall, the food was outstanding with wonderful service.
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    BrandlPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Belmar
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    4.5
  • 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
  • Nicole
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Nov 2024
    Great food and service. We had a very nice evening
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    Stella Marina Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Asbury Park
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    4.3

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