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The Gables, Beach Haven, NJ

The Gables

4.9 (2378)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
212 Centre St, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
The Gables offers exclusively a 3-course pre-fixe menu starting at 125 per person plus tax & tip. Menu changes weekly. Please note, supplemental charges apply to select menu items.

We offer a lovely selection of red and white wines by the bottle from Bellview Winery.

Wear designer socks when dining at The Gables, our Beach Haven, NJ restaurant. They may well be knocked off by the imaginative seasonal fare at our 2007-08 Zagat rated 26
"Exceptional to Perfection"

This historic Victorian Jersey Shore inn is open nightly for dinner during the summer season, and Thursday through Sunday from Fall to Spring. We also host memorable private parties and weddings in this most romantic of settings.

Prime Parking: Tesla and EV charging stations available for guests upon request.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Diemer
  • Catering
    Information upon request.
  • Private party facilities
    The Gables has 3 distinct dining areas, some of which are appropriate for smaller private banquets. In most cases, the entire restaurant, including the garden, is used for a private banquet. We require a guaranteed minimum of 65 guests for most private banquets.
  • Private party contact
    Steve or Sondra: (609) 492-3553
  • Area
    Long Beach Island
  • Cross Street
    S. Beach Ave
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available throughout Beach Haven. Free municipal parking lots are located approximately one block away. <br /><br />2 Tesla charging stations available for dining or lodging guests.
  • Entertainment
    Occasional live piano.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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What 2,378 people are saying

The Gables reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Jersey

    Romantic

  • Ocean

    Best Ambience

  • Ocean

    Healthy

  • Ocean

    Great for fine wines

  • Ocean

    Romantic

  • Ocean

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Gables offers an enchanting atmosphere with elegant decor and live piano music, making it ideal for special occasions. Patrons rave about the "delicious food" and "attentive staff." While the prix fixe menu is noted as "a bit pricey," the experience is described as "worth it" and "memorable."
2,378 Reviews
  1. Joe

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing date night dinner. Excellent food, outstanding service. Every bite delicious.

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  2. Davida

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Everything was such an experience! We were so full and satisfied by the time we finished dessert. It was an added perk that it is a BYOB! Loved this place and am definitely going back again.

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  3. Jim VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner Hit on all points- food, service ambience. Best restaurant on LBI.

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  4. Gary VIP

    New Jersey18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you like fine dining, The Gables is the place for you. Very welcoming, with attentive staff. Finely appointed and delicious food. Great place to unwind.

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  5. Michael

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time dining in the back garden. Our server Reese was attentive and provided excellent service. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a nice ambiance and stellar food.

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  6. Harry VIP

    Cancun / Riviera Maya1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience which is enhanced by the terrific Pianist and the decor.

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  7. Mario

    Atlantic City22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Gables is a charming restaurant, nestled in trees, flowers, and shrubs. There are beautiful chandeliers, and the dining area is elegant. There was a lovely piano player and also nice dinner music when he wasn’t playing.  it will be an expensive evening out, and I’m not sure if the food met the challenge of the pricing.. it is a three course fixed menu. There is a nice variety to choose from. For two of us, it was $425 with the tax and gratuity. We ordered two bottles of Pellegrino , a half carafe of wine, and two cappuccinos in addition to the prefix menu 

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  8. kim

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Gables is a true dining treat. The service is wonderful and friendly. The food is always fresh and unique, and there is a nice variety of choices. The owner's greeting of our guests makes the experience personal and friendly. Highly recommend the Gables for a special night of dining

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  9. James VIP

    Philadelphia County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Great date spot. Owner and staff are fantastic. Truly a gem on LBI.

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  10. Michael VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gables is a nice restaurant. The food and service were both very good. The experience is different from other restaurants on the island, it’s quieter, slower paced and has somewhat of a southern vibe.

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The Gables is rated 4.9 stars by 2378 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 31 times today
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212 Centre St, Beach Haven, NJ 08008

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S. Beach Ave
  • Area
    Long Beach Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available throughout Beach Haven. Free municipal parking lots are located approximately one block away. <br /><br />2 Tesla charging stations available for dining or lodging guests.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Richard Diemer
  • Entertainment
    Occasional live piano.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Information upon request.
  • Private party facilities
    The Gables has 3 distinct dining areas, some of which are appropriate for smaller private banquets. In most cases, the entire restaurant, including the garden, is used for a private banquet. We require a guaranteed minimum of 65 guests for most private banquets.
  • Private party contact
    Steve or Sondra: (609) 492-3553
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