Rockafellers Station

Food was delicious , staff was attentive , ambience was good very scenic for photos . We celebrated…read moreafter a rehearsal there . Only complaint they forgot to make our food after we had booked this place months in advance , they made a turn around and got the food out right away ! Will for sure return

Based on happy hour only. Last summer I had walked by while a band was playing outside and thought…read moreI have to come back and check this young band out. Well took me a good year but finally got there. A hot Wednesday night. The band was setup inside due to impending storm. The place was not busy, not sure why. Maybe early? Anyway sat at the bar. Maybe there were 3 other folks there, a group of 4 or 5 sat at small tables by the band with their cute dog, great to see a dog friendly place like this (inside and outside). They have a great happy hour menu. Very good options. The band was very enjoyable (Duke Hill). Will definitely be back for more happy hours.

Wine area

Fries w/Gouda and pulled pork

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Lana

2.6(7 reviews)

Stopped in for dinner. Was there for happy hour and they had discount on apps and drinks. I started…read moreoff with a glass of moscato wine. Then the 4 cheese arancini, came 4 to a plate and the was small size, great flavor made up for it. Then got chicken tacos, that had good flavor as well. It's a small place inside. Great for an app and glass of wine. They have music later at night on weekends. My only issue was the fruit flies since I was sitting at the bar. Easy fix

Dope spot! Winter at the shore and the DJ is pumping all night on a Thursday and the kitchen is…read moreopen till 1:00! Respect!

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Sirena Ristorante

3.1(587 reviews)

While staying at Ocean Place with family, we wanted to go somewhere fairly nice for dinner. Looking…read moreat the different Yelp reviews, as well as talking with some locals, we decided on Sirena. So happy we decided to come here as it was terrific! We asked to be seated outside and we were promptly accommodated. Our service was absolutely top-notch and the food scrumptious! We started with a platter of charcuterie and cheese, which was gorgeously presented for our table of six. We enjoyed a couple of beverages, a Negroni for me. My drink was absolutely top-notch! I decided on having their Caesar salad while my wife wanted the smaller portion of spaghetti Bolognese. Other dishes at the table included the raviolis, gluten-free pasta, and gnocchi. I did not hear a complaint one. My Caesar salad was absolutely top-notch and the bite I had of my wife's spaghetti Bolognese was delicious! We had a terrific evening at a truly lovely restaurant right on the waterfront!

Stopped back in for another dinner. I tried the pappardelle bolognese sauce. This was another great…read moredish from this place. I haven't gone wrong on either visit. Sauce had good flavor and the pasta was cooked right. Service was great as before. When I come back here will be stopping in again. Oh I had the side of asparagus and that was cook perfect as well.

That view.

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Ocean view

Por Do Sol

3.8(48 reviews)

0.5 mi

I am here quite often and normally the food is good to great. Everything I had tonight was…read moreundercooked and awful, not sure if new chefs or what, and the staff was hardly attentive. Sent back the undercooked shrimp and garlic (undercooked and almost no garlic and was cold), the paella was bad and rice was crunchy and undercooked. Will give it another shot just based on previous experiences but if this was the first interaction, wouldn't be back.

I found the entire experience worth remembering. Every team member is genuinely welcoming. Their…read morecooking reminds me how good food can be. The rating system doesn't accommodate exceptional places. Having just settled nearby, this restaurant was a delightful discovery.

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Steak ala Brasileira well done

Avenue

2.7(819 reviews)

The corvino fish special was very good. The sauce excellent and the fish mild. The corn and peas it…read morewas served with was Ok , not that good. All in all the evening was nice. We sat outside and enjoyed the view. Our service was excellent . I can say it was a better experience than last year.

Easy to book and walking distance. We came here for my son's birthday. Hostess was not very…read morefriendly and greeted me by staring at me, not welcoming. Ambiance is beautiful inside. Our server was nice and friendly but she barely came over. Took awhile to greet us, it seemed we were the last table to check in on once everyone else was taken care of. We needed plates, forks, drinks and she was no where to be found. I felt bad to have to get up and go find her. Steak and scallops were ice cold. Mussels were hot and fresh. I definitely would choose somewhere else next time. For the price and vibe, I would imagine you would get good service. I will check somewhere else next time!

Dining area

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Max's Bar And Grill

3.3(213 reviews)

Such a great vibe Great service…read moreGreat music Perfect place to just get away and enjoy life

We tried Max's and were pleasantly surprised. We tried wings, hot dog, boneless chicken, corn,…read moreburgers, fries and fried zucchini. All were very enjoyable and we would go back again. Parking lot as well on-site. Enjoy

The Cowboy Dog, grilled hotdog stuffed w/ American & Cheddar cheese, w/ grilled jalapeños, sautéed onions, bacon served on pretzel bun

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The Cowboy Dog, grilled hotdog stuffed w/ American & Cheddar cheese, w/ grilled jalapeños, sautéed onions, bacon served on pretzel bun

R Bar

4.3(141 reviews)

5.2 mi

Ate upstairs at the Greenroom . Service was excellent. Lauren was wonderful! Drinks were tasty,…read morefood came out in just a few minutes after ordering. Lauren offered to put our leftovers in the refrigerator while we went downstairs for drinks and live music! Got a passport from Lauren for the FIFA games ! Great bar ! Will be back soon .

Food decent, service fine and an eclectic ambience. But you're paying a steep price for the…read moreexperience. Mainly due to the high prices for drinks. A few apps, a bottle of wine and a couple of beers coming in at $150 after tip. This makes for a questionable value for the R bar. But, give them a try, as your mileage may vary.

Live band

Seafood Gumbo (~$23)

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Crab Beignets (~$18)

Birravino

4.0(748 reviews)

6.0 mi

Our second time going to Birravino, and the food was once again amazing! All dishes were delicious,…read moredrinks were delicious too! Good portion sizes. And Vaugn is awesome, great service and on point explanations of all questions. 10/10!

Always a great time at Birravino in Red Bank. Service…read more Food Parking Salads, pizza, chx all very good. Thx for a great date night

Bread to start

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Eggplant parmigiana

26 West on the Navesink

3.7(399 reviews)

5.6 mi

This place is soo good! I cannot say enough good things about the food. We sat at the bar with a…read morecouple of friends and had dinner on a Sunday night. We ate so good and the vibe was everything. The view overlooks the water. I definitely recommend this place & cannot wait to go back. Our waiters were awesome. Matt made the espresso martinis perfect. We also had wine and beer. All cold and perfect!

The service was excellent, but the presentation and execution of the food need improvement…read more We ordered the crudité platter, which was described as including hummus, vegetables, and bruschetta. However, it arrived with only browned cauliflower, cucumbers, and halved cherry tomatoes. I had to ask where the bruschetta was because it was missing from the plate. I also ordered the Superfood Salad, which was listed as containing kale, spinach, and arugula. Instead, it was served as a basic mixed greens salad without any notice or explanation of the substitution. Overall, I was very disappointed with the food. It's unfortunate because the restaurant is in a beautiful waterfront location with so much potential. I hope they give more attention to the quality and presentation of the dishes to match such a lovely setting.

View of the Navesink while dining

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Upstairs room

GiGi’s NY Style Pizza & Restaurant

4.5(16 reviews)

0.9 mi

Amazing pizza! (And I'm a pizza snob.) Plain cheese and grandma's style. Super nice owner, and very…read morefair prices. Definitely going back again.

Stopped by for takeout in Long Branch-Pizza was ok a little greasy but maybe bc we did half…read morepepperoni on it too. Took some pics of the pizza while waiting for my order. Garlic nuts were pretty good. I love how they kind of rolled it so it was almost like not a big clump of dough but rolled up so more flavorful. We also ordered a calzone, (not for me ) for somebody else, but it looked really tiny. Inside was a cute, casual place -Lots of tables to eat at. Not sure if I would come again though.

Half and half pizza

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John P.

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3

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8 years ago

I was up from Florida to meet with 4 of my cousins, my daughter and her boyfriend. We tried Rockafellers Station for our time together this Saturday night March 2nd and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was great and their was a singer who sang a lot of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. The place was mobbed and very busy. We couldn't hear the singer until the crowd thinned out a little but his Sinatra and Martin were the best we heard. Don't remember the guy's name but if you see they have him again on their website have a great night out with great food and great music. read more

Tony C.

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8 years ago

My first visit. I had to find the waitress since the hospitality booth was unstaffed on a Saturday evening. The negative review stops there. The friendly staff, food, the prices for food and for wine were fantastic. The pasta was just perfect. Generous portions of delicious menu items. The entertainment was just right for this restaurant. So amazing. Joe P (something) stold the show. He sounded like Francis Albert. He sang Dino too. All in my area started singing along. I will be back to hear him again soon. read more

Joseph B.

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2

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8 years ago

I was at the restaurant last saturday March 2. There were 8 of us at the table. The service, food was excellent. There is a great family atmosphere where you just feel comfortable being here. There was an Italian singer who sang pretty much all night. He was especially good considering the favorites he sang. You should have him back. read more

Rose M.

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3

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8 years ago

Everyone should have the wonderful experience of dining at this restaurant and get to know the wonder of the best food around. Not only good food but the best service around. They know how to run a restaurant and make you feel welcome. Way to go Renee and Marry. Hats off to the Chef. Rose McEldowney read more

Clarisse M.

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9 years ago

The food came out very fast and was very tasty! The staff is very friendly, (treat you like family) and the vibe here is very relaxed and not overwhelming. There is a bar, but it's not rowdy or too loud. The dishes are so filling, try their chicken parm entree!! We love Rockafellers! read more

Debbie G.

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3

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7 years ago

We have been enjoying Rockafellers for years and it continues to get better. Renee & Mary are awesome and always makes you feel like home. The menu and food is always fresh and cooked to perfection. It's is real Jersey Shore gem. They will never disappoint. Debbie & Rich read more

Mike C.

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3

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7 years ago

The food & staff here are great. Fried calamari was done to perfection. The staff is very personable (our server, James, was the best) & aims to please. Do not overlook this place, a diamond in the rough. Kudos to all for a delicious, enjoyable dinner. A presto! read more

Janet M.

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1

0

10 years ago

This restaurant is amazing. Their Asian Nachos are awesome and the shirt ribs are out of this world. Reasonable drink prices and happy hour specials. Definitely a new local place to hang out. read more

Mike M.

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8 years ago

Went there for dinner on March 2, food was delicious! The bartender Mary was fantastic! They had a singer there named Joe Pasc who was dynamite! I closed my eyes and thought I was at the Copa!!! read more

K N.

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153

11

5 years ago

Went there after so many people recommended it and was not disappointed at all, food was excellent and great friendly staff, will definitely go back read more

Toni C.

106

3

6

6 years ago

Love this place!! Great food great ppl!!! This place is so clean and everyone there is friendly!! Oh and did I say how great the food was!!!

Rockafeller S.

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1

8 years ago

Love everything about this restaurant great food and great service, it's like you are wifamily the way they make you feel when your there

Maureen B.

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1

5

10 years ago

This is an amazing restaurant. The food is awesome the staff is wonderful. Great home town feel.

Tara D.

4

2

15

8 years ago

Everything I've had here has been delicious! Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating!

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