Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

6184 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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 Shore

It's a big ocean...someone has to embrace it.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 870-1200
Website
http://www.rooneysocean.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Jared Brown
Private party facilities
Rooney"s offers two oceanfront rooms for groups with guests up to 65. To book one of our two oceanfront rooms, ask one of our managers to help you customize your menu and make your party a smash hit on the ocean.

Location
100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Area
Long Branch
Cross Street
Cooper Avenue
Parking details
Rooney's has a large parking lot with over flow parking right across the street at the Promenade Beach Club year round.
Entertainment
Memorial to Labor Day at our Beach Bar:Sunday 3:00 - 6:00Monday 6:00 - 9:00Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00Friday 7:00 - 11:00Labor Day - Memorial Day indoor lounge:Friday 7:00 - 11:00
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 6,184 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Monmouth
Best Ambience
Monmouth
Great for brunch
Monmouth
Great for outdoor dining
Monmouth
Great for scenic views
Monmouth
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant offers a "perfect beach restaurant" experience with "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fresh seafood" and "beautiful ocean views." The ambiance, accentuated by live music, is a standout feature. While some find prices high, the "great selection" and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit.

6,184 Reviews

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Heidi
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love celebrating at Rooneys! Always amazing 🙏 Thank you
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Tom
VIP
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a large party on a holiday and it still was very enjoyable and the service was great. The owner and manager stopped by to see if everything was good.
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Francene
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautifully decorated for the holiday. Seated at a comfortable table as soon as we arrived. Service just right. Everyone was happy with their meal. Looking forward to returning next Christmas Eve.
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sue
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great way to kick off the holiday!!! Decoration and atmosphere was great. Food was delish! Service was great. First time here will definitely come back!
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Erica
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a beautiful night at Rooneys. The festive ambiance , food and service was consistent to all of our dinings there over the years ! Thank you to the management and staff to ensure we had a wonderful Christmas Eve experience.
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Pamela
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is always an awesome meal and the ambiance is always buzzing in the air. Great food and drinks!🎄
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glorya
VIP
New York City
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious early Christmas Eve dinner. I had a whole baked artichoke heart which is my favorite. Main dish poached lobster, so succulent. I also enjoyed a mistletoe cocktail. My husband had the oysters and braised lamb shank. Everything was perfect. This is one of our favorite restaurants.
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joseph
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Merry Christmas delivered. Start to finish Nuff said!
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ALEXIS
VIP
New Jersey
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our meal was delicious as always the restaurant was all decorated for Christmas making it very festive and our waitress was great making for a perfect evening
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Stephen
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always a good meal when I come Roomey’s. Make the beer and bacon clams part of the everyday appetizers , please!!
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Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 6184 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Google Map for Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

Cross Street
Cooper Avenue
Area
Long Branch
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Rooney's has a large parking lot with over flow parking right across the street at the Promenade Beach Club year round.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jared Brown
Entertainment
Memorial to Labor Day at our Beach Bar:Sunday 3:00 - 6:00Monday 6:00 - 9:00Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00Friday 7:00 - 11:00Labor Day - Memorial Day indoor lounge:Friday 7:00 - 11:00
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.rooneysocean.com/
Phone number
(732) 870-1200
Private party facilities
Rooney"s offers two oceanfront rooms for groups with guests up to 65. To book one of our two oceanfront rooms, ask one of our managers to help you customize your menu and make your party a smash hit on the ocean.

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

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Diners' Choice Awards

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