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    4.3 (44 reviews)
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    Upscale
    Dogs allowed

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    Mushrooms Marsala
    Jane L.

    My husband and I are visiting Asbury Park again and Judy's was one of the spots that we were determined to revisit. We decided to have my birthday dinner there, and it was just as exceptional as it was the first time we visited last April. We ordered the homemade focaccia, the grilled octopus, broccoli rabe, schmaltz potatoes, and steak florentine for two. They ended up bringing out some ribs in the house, which were easily the some of the best ribs I've ever tasted. Everything was delicious. The focaccia was the perfect texture and came with really lovely tapenade. The steak and octopus were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The schmaltz potatoes were ridiculous--so decadent and crispy. This place is really special and the staff members make it even better. They're so kind and welcoming. It's a truly great experience overall. Can't wait to return.

    Awesome potatoes
    Patrick K.

    This is an upscale place with awesome dishes that are seasonal and exceptionally crafted by the chef in an open kitchen. Service is friendly and attentive. Just make sure you make a reservation ahead of time bc they are always busy!

    Chefs counter (left side when looking at kitchen). Nice breeze from the backyard. Can get warm from the kitchen.
    Rachel G.

    Excellent restaurant with exceptional service and food! It is decorated beach chic but slightly elevated. Sat at the chef's counter. 10 out of 10 recommend booking that, but be aware it can get hot. Cannot wait to go back.

    Sean W.

    We had an excellent meal at Judy's. Great service and dining-room very cozy. We started with the pork & mortadella meatballs, comes with housemade ricotta. These were so delicious! Also shared amazing fresh oysters. The Chicken Parmesan was 2 Chicken breasts and a bone-in wing. My photo doesn't do it justice but the portion is huge! Definitely enough to share. A very enjoyable meal, we will be back.

    Veal ragu
    Jill R.

    We came by to Judy's again and sat at the chef's table this time. First, to mention the chef table was a cool place to sit and see the kitchen in motion. Second, it's a bit hotter sitting by the ovens, etc ( not terrible though- cool views of the outside) The chef table was more comfy than I/we expected- nice comfy chairs -not those high tops or chairs we have encountered in other places. ( where my short feet dangle) All the staff were very attentive and friendly. On a side note, My spouse noted the bolognese was a little salty- but was still enjoyable. ( I did notice after he mentioned but it was still good. ) We tried the eggplant parm this time ( for two) which we both enjoyed and like better than the Chicken Parmesan last time. We got the corn and butter pasta sides. The carrot cake was pretty good as I don't usually eat/ order that. It We were able to get street parking nearby again and enjoyed our night. Reservations can be a challenge to get- they have three areas: bar seating, chef table, and dining room. We will come back sometime soon when we can. It is a nice dining experience.

    Octopus and Beet salad.
    Hal S.

    Our first visit and probably the first of very many. This is the stuff Michelin stars are made of, the creativity in flavor and attention to detail in presentation that makes dining an experience. Your palate will feel something like that first time you saw Springsteen live and then "got it." Octopus and beets: octopus sliced and grilled to perfection. Crispy and pickled beets are nestled in a brown butter pepperoni sauce with bits of crispy pepperoni. This is creativity in action: that combination of crispiness, saltiness and cured meat will make me forget bacon for a few weeks. Mains: Philly Pork pasta and the Lumache pasta. Imagine a Dinic's pork sub deconstructed to its pork shoulder, broccoli rabe and provolone eigenvectors and then reassembled with perfectly cooked pasta in place of a South Philly sub roll. The provolone shows up as espuma -- foam that has all of the richness of the cheese without the heft -- and was a religious experience. It may have bent the space-time continuum. Lumache has Calabrian chili, garlic butter and shrimp that create a food symphony. Mahler would be jealous of its ability to impart emotion and perhaps make you see (or taste) a higher power. Very rarely do we find a place where we think "we have to come back until we have eaten everything on the menu." Judy's is now top of that list.

    Bergamot Margarita  Latke with sour cream, apple relish, bagna cauda
    Alison C.

    I have been a big fan of Chef David Viana since I had dined at Heirloom Kitchen and also seen him on Top Chef. So, when I saw that he had opened a new Jewish-Italian fusion spot in Asbury Park, I was naturally curious. I had plans to be in the neighborhood on a Monday evening and rushed to see if Judy's was open on that day. Sadly, it was not...at that time. About 1-2 weeks before my visit, I received an email from the restaurant's mailing list saying that they had decided to serve on Monday nights in the summer. I was thrilled and booked immediately! The restaurant was located around the back of a old home that had been turned into the cozy The St. Laurent hotel. Judy's was large, spacious, modern, and offered prime views of the swanky pool area, especially noticeable from our seats at the Chef's counter, which did not require a set menu but let us in on the action of the kitchen. Chef Viana happened to be there on the day we were visiting, which was a real treat! He was such a friendly and approachable person, and the rest of the staff was similarly gracious. In addition to the excellent service, the food and drinks were out of this world! My Bergamot Margarita was a citrusy, tangy, smokey blend of Lunazul Blanco Tequila, Montelobos Mezcal, bergamot, and lime. It was so enjoyable that I ordered a second one. My friend had also been thrilled to see that they were serving one of her favorite rose wines from the Basque region of Spain. We paired our beverages with a shared appetizer. The Latke was like no other potato "pancake" in that it was as thick as a hamburger or crabcake. It was crispy on the outside and so well-seasoned with onions on the inside. To satisfy the age-old argument of which was a better pair for a latke, sour cream or applesauce, they decided to plate it with forms of both! The patty was laid on top of a sour cream shmear and was topped with a pickled apple relish. There was also a light bagna cauda drizzled over the dish. It was probably one of, if not THE best, latke I had ever had! For my entree, I opted for the Branzino, which was almost a whole fish, but the head had been removed. It was then butterflied and grilled to the perfect char. The grill-marked fish was served over an herbaceous, salty olive tapenade. The tender, delicate branzino was another winning dish. My dining companion adored her Balsamic Skirt Steak as well. In addition to our main courses, we shared a side of Oyster Mushrooms cooked in a marsala wine sauce, which were earthy and aromatic. Lastly, we shared a slice of Judy's Carrot Cake for dessert. The tender, moist cake was layered with a light cream cheese mousse and topped with limoncello-poached raisins and a scoop of zesty carrot ginger sorbetto. The cake was fresh and delicate without being super sugary. Judy's served up one of the best meals that I had had in a long time! I cannot wait to return and also to try its speakeasy bar, Harry's, in the lobby of the hotel.

    TOP APPETIZER CHOPPED SALAD SO FRESH & DELICIOUS!
    Jennifer T.

    I've been to Judy and Harry's several times already and for the most part the food has been OUTSTANDING especially the pasta dishes! My favorite dishes have been the chopped salad, the chicken & broccoli gnudi, butternut Squash ravioli, and ricotta ravioli. My husband and I each ordered the butternut squash ravioli tonight, and we both thought it was just AMAZING! We love starting with the chopped salad and it's large enough to share. My husband had the fluke on our last visit and thought it was very good. The one dish I was disappointed with was the halibut al cacciatore. Even though the flavor was good the halibut piece I received was far too small and thin to be enjoyed. I wish the ravioli dishes were a bit larger too, but they are just too delicious not to order. Desserts have all been amazing here, especially the cannoli semifreddo I had last month. The salted caramel gelato is also exceptional! The olive oil and pumpkin cheesecake we had tonight were excellent, but the pumpkin cheesecake was too small. I was jealous of the nice piece of olive cake my husband had. The service is exceptional, and the staff is extremely nice. I've added this restaurant to my rotation of restaurants I'll frequently visit because it's just that good! I highly recommend Judy and Harry's in Asbury Park!

    Steak
    Pri W.

    I visited Heirloom 2 years ago and Judy's is the new establishment that took over! Loved Heirloom so I knew Judy's would be a must-try. We came on a Friday evening and had a reservation (a must when dining here!). We were welcomed into the waiting area and got a cocktail to start. Once we got to our table, the waitress explained the menu and mentioned we would have to put in our full order for the chef, but rest assured that all the courses came out one at a time so we didn't feel rushed. We started with the homemade bread, tuna reuben and latke, then got the Portguese vongole pasta dish and then got the eggplant parm and steak as the mains (which each came with 2 sides). Had to end with a sweet treat and got the cannoli and panna cotta which was excellent! I loved the decor and lively atmosphere--the meal truly was exceptional and would highly recommend. I've never seen such a unique menu, taking inspiration from Jewish and Italian cuisine.

    Octopus
    Carly K.

    Amazing dinner @ Judy's tonight. High quality, unique food with attention to detail. Amazing service by all, especially our waitress. This was our first date night in a LONG time- so glad it was worth the while! Looking forward to returning :)

    3 pastas to share.
    Sean B.

    Having dined at all of the Heirloom Kitchen restaurants, I can honestly say they never disappoint and Judy's was no exception. The staff is top-notch: professional, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. We started with the Fluke Crudo, fresh and flavorful and then shared three pasta dishes. The standout for me was the Spinach Mezzeluna, which was simply outstanding, though every dish we tried was excellent. Another amazing experience from the Heirloom team at Judy"s.

    Eggplant parm
    Kara S.

    Loved Judy's! This is the new experience within The St Laurent and everything was delicious! Our server made a great recommendation for orange wine, the calamari was delicious and the eggplant parm was enough to split between two. The tiramisu was also heavenly. Will definitely be back!

    Negroni and aperitivo highball
    Amy S.

    Yum, yum, yum! A friend took me here for an early birthday. We started with a Bellini at Harry's. That had vermouth and was not too sweet! Then, we went to Judy's. We began with the homemade focaccia with giardiniera. Each slice of the focaccia is individually crispy toasty and the olive oil to dip is fruity and the giardiniera is vinegary and it has caraway seeds and works perfectly. Then, we had the latke, which is crispy and has a good balance of salty/fatty/acidic... but it's not really worth the $24 price tag. We shared two entrees. The chicken and broccoli gnudi was out of this world. I wasn't 100% sure about celery pesto... but it was AMAZING! We also had the girello (balsamic skirt steak) - it was a flavor bomb and delicious (my only comment was that the thicker part of ours was very rare...). We each had a cocktail with dinner. I had the Negroni which was really orangey and had a beautiful crystal clear ice cube in it. My friend had the aperitivo highball which I tasted and was an amazing coffee/orange/not sweet concoction. For desert we had the tiramisu which was very light and fluffy and not traditional (my friend was in love with this). We also had the carrot cake which was out of this world. The browned butter flavor with the limoncello raisins and the sorbetto and cream cheese frosting... OMG! The restaurant itself is very light and airy. We sat at the bar right by the opened kitchen (the chefs table). The staff were really friendly and helpful and welcoming. Overall, great restaurant, well executed and tasty food, a little pricey, definitely need a reservation, amazing service... I told my husband I'm going back with him!

    Beautiful cocktail bar separate from the dining room.

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    Food, atmosphere, bartender. Off the hook. A repeat for sure. You could tell it was an acclaimed chef. Just perfect.

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    This is such a cute cozy spot for a date night ! They have something for everyone as they offer a…read morevegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. You also have the BYOB option however don't you worry if you forget your wine they have a few options on the menu. Our favorite was the Suppli which is like an Arancini with a spicy red sauce. The artichokes had a nice crunch however we weren't a fan of the sauce it came with (Thankfully it was in the side). Our favorite pasta was the Al Tartufo, they don't skimp on the cheese or the truffles! The Zucca e Noci was our least favorite. The brown butter sauce was over powering and the tiny pieces of butternut squash made you feel cheated however the walnuts added a nice texture . Overall the pasta (Gnocchi and Fusilli) was fresh as expected and had a nice bite. We will definetly go back to try other options!

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    I came here for an anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint! The apps were a generous portion,…read morebut the star of the show was definitely the bread with the three dipping sauces (so good I have literally come back just for that!). We also loved the mains. The pastas were a huge portion and had good al dente pasta and the dessert was such a nice touch to end the meal. Overall good attentive service and solid Italian food!

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    My friend and I were in town for an event and looking for a place to grab an early dinner…read morebeforehand when I came across Moonstruck. The restaurant was located in a multi-floor home on Wesley Lake, just around the corner from the hustle and bustle of Cookman Avenue. The first floor was more of a bar and lounge, and they had a live jazz band on the evening we visited. We checked in with the hostess and were escorted up to the second floor dining room, which was a charming spot that was breezy and comfortable, yet refined. The floor also had its own bar. Our server was on top of things, but was also clearly newer to the place. Regardless, once we got settled, she took our drink orders, which had taken us some time to decide on since the menu was creative and vast. I went with A Sidecar Named Desire, which included Courvoisier VSOP, Cointreau, Chinola passionfruit liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. I adore passion fruit and had always liked sidecars as well, so I figured it was worth a try, and I loved it! It had a good balance of tart sweetness and smokiness. My friend similarly enjoyed her spicy margarita, and we both imbibed while picking on some bread and herb butter. For our meal, we decided to start by sharing the Greek Salad, which was a massive bowl of romaine topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, red onions, and Kalamata olives. We left off the feta cheese, but enjoyed the seasoned dressing made of red wine vinegar, honey, salt, oregano, and olive oil. It was a fresh and flavorful mix of vegetables that was a pleasure to eat. The entree options were endless and offered something for everyone. I wound up going with the Chilean Sea Bass, which was served over sweet onions and potatoes in a tomato herb reduction. The fish was tender and perfectly cooked. It was a light and tasty dish that seemed perfect for the Spring season. After our meals we were a bit too full for dessert, but we decided to get a second round of drinks, mainly because I was dying to try their Pistachio Espresso-Tini. Wow, was that drink delicious! It blended Ketel One Vodka, Mozart White Chocolate Liqueur, natural pistachio flavor, and fresh espresso. The coffee notes were not super prevalent, but the creaminess, nuttiness was the real highlight. It was a decadent way to end a delicious meal. After we settled the bill and headed downstairs, I noticed several bowls of after-dinner mints, which were a nice touch. From the relaxed atmosphere to the interesting and expansive menu, Moonstruck was a terrific option for our Asbury dinner experience.

    My husband and I recently had dinner at Moonstruck, and unfortunately, it was one of the most…read moredisappointing dining experiences we've ever had. Our server, Michael, provided by far the worst service we've ever received. He appeared to be under the influence of something, as he spent long periods simply standing around making odd faces while our table and several others waited and waited for him to acknowledge us. We were left wondering if anyone was going to take care of us. When my husband politely asked about our meal, Michael became rude instead of apologetic or helpful. The food itself had good flavor, but it arrived cold, like it was not served right away, which was disappointing. To end the meal, we ordered a cappuccino, but it was so poorly made that it tasted like nothing but warm milk. It was completely undrinkable. What makes this especially disappointing is that I've always loved Moonstruck. It's been one of my favorite restaurants because of its excellent food and outstanding service. If this is the level of service the new owners are willing to accept, I worry about the restaurant's future. I truly hope management addresses these issues because Moonstruck has always been top notch!

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