The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

4.7

790 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

The Robinson Ale House Asbury Park is an oceanfront restaurant on the famous Asbury Park boardwalk. The restaurant is housed in the iconic Howard Johnsons building, and customers are treated to panoramic views of the ocean and the historic Convention Hall.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:30–23:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
Phone number
(732) 774-1400
Website
https://www.therobinsonalehouseasburypark.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Area
Asbury Park
Cross Street
5th Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Please check our website for our Entertainment Schedule.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Valentine's Day Prix Fixe
13 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
We want to welcome you and your special someone to sit down, indulge in our special Love Potion Cocktails, and savor our Lovely Prix Fixe Dinner menu February 13th through 16th. A la carte dinner menu is also available on these days if you do not choose the Valentine's Day Menu. Prix Fixe Menu experience will be $65 per lover. (plus tax + gratuity).
Brunchin' with Mom 2025
11 May 2025 only
This Mother's Day treat the incredible women in your life to a delicious brunch buffet they will never forget! Join us for a morning full of fluffy eggs, hot coffee, and french toast every Mom can love. Our ocean front atmosphere sets the perfect backdrop to create some cherished memories. Our first seating for our Brunch Buffet will be at 10:30am and our last seating will be 3pm. If you are eleven or older $49. Ten or younger $19. Make your reservations today!
Hoppy Easter Buffet 2025
20 Apr 2025 only
Join us in celebrating the season with a vibrant Easter buffet, featuring a delicious spread of spring-inspired dishes from our Executive Chef Walter Quiteno! With our large buffet spreads there will be something for every plate. We will host our Easter Brunch Buffet starting at 10am and last seating will be 3pm. We will then switch to our Easter Dinner Buffet that begins at 4pm and last seating will be at 8pm. All guests that are eleven and older are $49, and guests ten and younger are $19. Whether you're gathering with family or friends, our Hoppy Eater buffet promises a festive, flavorful experience for all! Book today!

Offers

Tuesday Burger Night
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 22:00
Join us every Tuesday from 6pm-9pm Buy one burger get one for $5 of equal or lesser value Menu (All items served with Old Bay Potato Chips) Jane- Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion La La- Avocado, Arugula, Tomato, Mayo, Muenster Turkey- Muenster, Lettuce, Russian Dressing, Whole Wheat Roll Chi-town- Bacon, Swiss, Ale House Steak House Black Bean- Pepper Jack, Pico de gallo, Lettuce, Chipotle Mayo Portabella- Marinated Portabella Cap, Roasted red peppers, muenster, lettuce, pesto, Multigrain roll Available in the dining room or Bar only
Wednesday Wine & Cheese Night
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 22:00
Join us every Wednesday from 6pm-9pm for a bottle of wine and cheese board for $35 Bottle of J. Lohr Wines: Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot Noir or Chardonnay Cheese Board- Chef's Selection, Seasonal accountments Available in dining room & Bar only

Artisan BreadUS$6.95
Whipped Butter | Sun-Dried Tomato Oil | Roasted Garlic
Deviled EggsUS$12.95
Scallops | Cheery Peppa
Hummus PlateUS$12.95
Roasted Garlic Hummus | Mixed Olives | Pita
GuacamoleUS$12.95
Pico de Gallo | Tortilla Chips
ChiliUS$12.95
Cheddar | Scallions | Tortilla Chips
Ale House NachosUS$14.95
Tortilla Chips | Pico de Gallo | Cheese Sauce | Cheddar | Jalapeños | Sour Cream
Blistered Brussels SproutsUS$14.95
Lightly Fried | Toasted Almonds
Fried ZucchiniUS$12.95
Marinara Sauce
Parmesan Pretzel SticksUS$12.95
Cheese Sauce | Spicy Mustard
Cheesesteak Spring RollsUS$12.95
Caramelized Onion | American Cheese | Spicy Ketchup
Wings of FireUS$14.95
Choice of Chili Garlic or Buffalo Sauce | Blue Cheese Crumbles | Celery
Baked Goat CheeseUS$14.95
Roasted Garlic | Roasted Cherry Tomatoes | Basil | Crostini
Buffalo ShrimpUS$14.95
Blue Cheese Crumbles | Blue Cheese Dressing
Crab CakeUS$16.95
Old Bay Fries | Chipotle Remoulade
Drunken ClamsUS$17.95
Sautéed Mushrooms | Crostini | White Wine Broth

Raw Bar

Local OystersUS$23.95
Half Dozen 12.95 | Dozen 23.95 | Lemon | Cocktail Sauce
Little Neck ClamsUS$10.95
Half Dozen 10.95 | Dozen 19.95 | Lemon | Cocktail Sauce
Shrimp CocktailUS$16.95
Lemon | Cocktail Sauce
Seafood SamplerUS$36.95
Oysters | Clams | Shrimp | 2 oz Lump Crab Salad | Lemon | Cocktail Sauce

Soup

Tomato BisqueUS$8.95
New England Clam ChowderUS$8.95
Clams | Cream | Bacon | Potato
French OnionUS$10.95
Muenster | Crostini | Frizzled Onion

Salads

Robinson'sUS$12.95
Mesclun | Goat Cheese | Apple | Candied Walnuts | Dried Cranberries | Balsamic Vinaigrette
CaesarUS$12.95
Romaine | Parmesan | Croutons | Garlic Anchovy Dressing
ChoppedUS$14.95
Romaine | Bacon | Cucumber | Red Onion | Gorgonzola | Ditalini | Tomato | Red Wine Vinaigrette
Iceberg WedgeUS$12.95
Iceberg | Bacon | Bleu Cheese | Tomato
Chicken CobbUS$18.95
Romaine | Bacon | Avocado | Egg | Bleu Cheese | Tomato | Red Wine Vinaigrette
Winter PanzanellaUS$14.95
Arugula | Roasted Butternut Squash | Brussels Sprouts | Dried Cranberries | Champagne Vinaigrette
Salmon NiçoiseUS$22.95
Mesclun | String Beans | Egg | Olives | Tomato | Potato | Lemon Vinaigrette
Brussels & SquashUS$14.95
Shaved Brussels Sprouts | Kale | Quinoa | Butternut Squash | Chickpeas | Cucumber | Cranberries | Champagne Vinaigrette
Steak & ArugulaUS$24.95
Arugula | Roasted Peppers | Red Onion | Balsamic Glaze

Grilled Cheese Bar

BoomerUS$14.95
Muenster | Mushrooms | Balsamic Glaze | Caramelized Onion
Vermont CheddarUS$14.95
Vermont Apple Butter
PhoenixUS$15.95
Pulled Buffalo Chicken | Cheddar | Provolone | Red Onion
Rib EyeUS$16.95
Short Rib | Muenster | Caramelized Onion | Demi-Glace

Handhelds

Grilled ChickenUS$15.95
Roasted Peppers | Provolone | Pesto | Balsamic Glaze | Multigrain Bun
Honey Dipped Fried ChickenUS$16.95
Coleslaw | Pickles | Hot Honey | Brioche
Crab CakeUS$18.95
Lettuce | Tomato | Spicy Remoulade | Brioche
BLT+AUS$14.95
Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | Avocado | Mayo | Sourdough
Harvest TurkeyUS$16.95
Roasted Turkey | Muenster | Lettuce | Tomato | Cucumber | Mayo | Sourdough
BirriaUS$16.95
Braised Pulled Pork | Ham | Swiss | Pickles | Spicy Dijon | Spicy Mustard
Steak SandwichUS$22.95
Rib Eye | Caramelized Onion | Provolone | Demi-Glace | Multigrain Bun

Entrées

Fish & ChipsUS$26.95
Beer Battered | French Fries | Tartar Sauce
Short Rib RavioliUS$26.95
Green Peas | Mushrooms | Demi-Glace
Honey SalmonUS$29.95
Butternut Squash | Brussels Sprouts
Crab CakesUS$36.95
Roasted Potatoes | Brussels Sprouts
Bell & Evans ChickenUS$28.95
Roasted Potatoes | Asparagus | Demi-Glace | Cherry Pepper Relish
MeatloafUS$24.95
Mashed Potatoes | Mushroom Gravy

Pizza

TruffleUS$17.95
Sun-Dried Tomato Spread | Mozzarella | Roasted Red Peppers | Truffle Oil
MargheritaUS$14.95
Mozzarella | Marinara | Basil | Tomato
PepperoniUS$19.95
Tomato Sauce | Mozzarella | Cherry Peppers

What 790 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Monmouth
Great for brunch
Monmouth
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Robinson Ale House in Asbury Park offers "great views of the ocean" and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about its "delicious and consistent" food, with standout dishes like shrimp cocktail and fried chicken, and commend the "friendly and accommodating" service. It's a perfect spot for both special occasions and casual dining.

790 Reviews

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Cheryl
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a great time at Robinsons Asbury Park!
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Jim
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Atmosphere was cozy. Food was very good and the service was excellent.
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anthony
Atlantic City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good and service excellent. Bar drinks were a little too expensive however.
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded on 7 January 2025
Hey Anthony, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We always aim to provide excellent service, and it's great to know that we hit the mark for you. We understand that you found our drinks a bit on the expensive side, and we appreciate your feedback. We'll certainly take it into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our pricing. We hope to see you again soon at The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park.
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Alice
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great view of the ocean. Delicious food. Server very attentive. We will definitely be back!
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded on 7 January 2025
Hey Alice, Thank you so much for your kind words and for giving us a perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ocean view, our delicious food, and found our service to be attentive. Your feedback means a lot to us and we're already looking forward to your next visit. We look forward to welcoming you back to The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park soon! Best, The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park Management Team
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Andrew
Atlantic City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice dining room, great service, we were not rushed, good food, good drinks, and everything came out hot..
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded on 7 January 2025
Hey Andrew, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park. It's fantastic to know that our service and food met your expectations. We're also glad to hear that everything came out hot and didn't feel rushed. We strive to provide a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park Management Team
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Cathy
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great variety of food, great views, lively atmosphere, nice ambiance
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded on 7 January 2025
Hi Cathy, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park! We're glad you appreciated our variety of food and the lively atmosphere. We always strive to create a welcoming and enjoyable environment for our guests. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and we look forward to serving you again soon. Best regards, The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park Management Team
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Patty
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
New Year's Eve dinner. Beautiful ambiance for the holidays. Dining room full but not noisy. Great and plentiful menu choices. Staff friendly. Fried zucchini app was delicious although small in size. Salad was fresh and tasty. Pasta bolognese was under seasoned and bland. Tollhouse pie dessert undercooked and mushy. Hoping issues were because of it being NYE because I usually love my food here.
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Diane
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, and the food was so delicious! The Shrimp cocktail was outstanding, lobster tail was sooo good, filet mignon was great, but it could have been so much better if it had been medium rare, like we ordered (instead of MW). But we realized it was NYE, so we did not mention it. Everything was terrific-great atmosphere, music, vibe, and friendliness of the staff! Bill: a little over $300 for 2 people-NYE, 2 drinks each.
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded on 7 January 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Diane! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Shrimp Cocktail, Lobster Tail, and Filet Mignon. We strive to provide excellent food and service, so your feedback is much appreciated. We regret that our meal didn't meet your expectations on NYE, and we'll certainly take your comments into consideration as we continuously work to improve. We're glad you appreciated the atmosphere, music, and vibe of our restaurant. We hope to see you again soon for another fantastic experience!
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Francine
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, food and drinks were great. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Was a little chilly, but otherwise great.
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded on 7 January 2025
Hello Francine, Thank you for your wonderful review and for choosing to dine with us at The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and drinks, and found our service to be friendly and accommodating. We appreciate your understanding about the chilly temperature and we're glad it didn't detract from your overall experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park Management Team
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Mike
Philadelphia
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service is always good here. The prices could be a little lower in my opinion though. We always come here for lunch when we come to Asbury park.
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded on 7 January 2025
Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy our food and service at The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park. We always aim to provide a great dining experience for our guests, and we appreciate your feedback regarding the pricing. We're always looking for ways to improve and your input helps us do just that. We hope to see you again soon for another round of lunch!
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The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park is rated 4.7 stars by 790 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

Cross Street
5th Avenue
Area
Asbury Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:30–23:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Pub
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Please check our website for our Entertainment Schedule.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://www.therobinsonalehouseasburypark.com/
Phone number
(732) 774-1400

The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

Make a booking

Additional information

Valentine's Day Prix Fixe

Brunchin' with Mom 2025

Hoppy Easter Buffet 2025

Tuesday Burger Night

Wednesday Wine & Cheese Night

Starters

Artisan BreadUS$6.95

Deviled EggsUS$12.95

Hummus PlateUS$12.95

GuacamoleUS$12.95

ChiliUS$12.95

Ale House NachosUS$14.95

Blistered Brussels SproutsUS$14.95

Fried ZucchiniUS$12.95

Parmesan Pretzel SticksUS$12.95

Cheesesteak Spring RollsUS$12.95

Wings of FireUS$14.95

Baked Goat CheeseUS$14.95

Buffalo ShrimpUS$14.95

Crab CakeUS$16.95

Drunken ClamsUS$17.95

Raw Bar

Local OystersUS$23.95

Little Neck ClamsUS$10.95

Shrimp CocktailUS$16.95

Seafood SamplerUS$36.95

Soup

Tomato BisqueUS$8.95

New England Clam ChowderUS$8.95

French OnionUS$10.95

Salads

Robinson'sUS$12.95

CaesarUS$12.95

ChoppedUS$14.95

Iceberg WedgeUS$12.95

Chicken CobbUS$18.95

Winter PanzanellaUS$14.95

Salmon NiçoiseUS$22.95

Brussels & SquashUS$14.95

Steak & ArugulaUS$24.95

Grilled Cheese Bar

BoomerUS$14.95

Vermont CheddarUS$14.95

PhoenixUS$15.95

Rib EyeUS$16.95

Handhelds

Grilled ChickenUS$15.95

Honey Dipped Fried ChickenUS$16.95

Crab CakeUS$18.95

BLT+AUS$14.95

Harvest TurkeyUS$16.95

BirriaUS$16.95

Steak SandwichUS$22.95

Entrées

Fish & ChipsUS$26.95

Short Rib RavioliUS$26.95

Honey SalmonUS$29.95

Crab CakesUS$36.95

Bell & Evans ChickenUS$28.95

MeatloafUS$24.95

Pizza

TruffleUS$17.95

MargheritaUS$14.95

PepperoniUS$19.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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