Another wonderful evening at Rooney's Restaurant in Long Branch to kick off my birthday celebration! We come every year, and it never disappoints. A big thank you to our fabulous waitress, Randee, for her warm, attentive service, and welcome back! Shout-out to Darrell, the manager, for always making sure everything is perfect. The salads are always fresh, the sushi is top-notch, and the entire experience keeps us coming back. Looking forward to our next visit! read more

Stopped here for a Father's Day luncheon. Service was good despite it being busy, but the food was overpriced and underwhelming. I had the Ocean roll. Should have been colder. My Dad had calamari and grimaced when he tasted the sauce. I asked what was up & he said it tasted like cheap jarred sauce. My son had the bisque. Large portion. He liked it. I lost the pictures I took so I don't have them to post but all in all it was nothing to write home about. read more

This place is amazing! My wife booked it for our 24th wedding anniversary and what a Gem! The ambiance gets a 10 out of 10- The location gets a 10 out of 10- The service gets a 10 out of 10- The food gets a 10 out of 10- My bride got the artichoke heart app and was full, she had to take most of her meal w her! I got myself the fresh spicy Rigatoni & it was delicious. The triple chocolate cake & the affogato deserts were great... Denise and Jayden were so pleasurable to deal with as our servers. The guys singing outside live was a topping on the cake. Nothing disappointed. Thank you read more

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Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant in Long Branch is home to one of my favorite dishes...Angry Lobster! This dish is a masterpiece if you love lobster and garlic with a little heat! Five stars for the food, service and location! read more

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant - Angry Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Reserved for Easter Buffet specifically but it was never mentioned that the buffet was only up to a certain time around 1:30 or 2pmish. We reserved for 3:45pm and so we only knew about this when we were seated as we wondered why there were menus handed out. As there were no other restaurants close by and it was getting late, instead of leaving to find another place we just decided to do the ala carte. Luckily our server Alma was very kind and Faris (i hope I spelled his name correctly), gave us complimentary desserts. The food was also quite good nonetheless. Both staff did really well by us despite the reservation confusion although we were really looking forward to the buffet so at the end of it all, no day was spoiled thankfully. read more

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Had a delightful experience for a late lunch with some friends. Overall, the food was really solid, excellent service, and tastefully decorated for the holiday season. Enjoyed myself so much that I'll actually take the plunge and come back over the summer when it's busier. A few stand out items on the menu were the tuna Niçoise salad, honestly one of the best I've had, and the sushi rolls. The coconut shrimp were good, but they were very hard to eat off of the stick, and the oysters were good. They were served with droppers of some type of sauce , but I had no idea what it was. The wine menu was pretty decent, lots of choices for single glasses. And a variety of mixed drinks as well well. Everyone enjoyed what we had ordered. I would've liked to see a few other lighter bodied reds on the menu to pair better with some of the seafood. Our server was delightful and checked back in when we needed. The water service was pretty good, although I wish it was a little bit more in tune with the cadence of our table. The views really are exceptional. You were right on the water and even in the winter you feel like you are right at the beach. Overall, a very nice experience read more

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This place is always a hit. Started off with the coconut shrimp (9 in an order), then got the sushi bowl for lunch. The service was fantastic and the Hugo spritz was refreshing! read more

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An amazing date day with my hubby! Sat in the enclosed sunroom facing the ocean, absolutely beautiful. I had fish tacos, it was blackened and delicious, my husband has the lobster Mac and cheese. We love this place, we have been several times before but it's been awhile since our last time here, forgot how great this place is and will definitely be back sooner than later! read more

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Sat outside listening to music and enjoying a delicious dinner. Blackened Mahi, lemon butter and garlic mash was our favorite. Shareable portions Tartare was delicious but needed more bread Lobster roll was huge and tasty Spicy Asian shrimp lack seasoning Blake, our server, was very attentive and gave great recommendations. Recommend making a reservation read more

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Tried again for a birthday dinner. Had the shrimp and scallop dinner in orzo. I asked for a drink menu but then the food came out and the waitress never came back so I just said forget it. I liked the shrimp better than the scallops, but the orzo was swimming in butter. It was so drenched I couldn't eat it. The waitress asked how it was and I told her about the orzo and nothing. I was still hungry when I finished eating the seafood because I didn't finish my meal since the orzo was gross. I love the views and ambiance but the food just isn't amazing. Another overpriced and disappointed experience. read more

I've been wanting to come to Rooney's for quite a while already. Finally, on Saturday, September 27, I enjoyed a very delicious lunch of the Chef's Colossal seafood tower and their fish tacos and a perfectly crisp Yealand Sauvignon Blanc. The lobster and shrimp were very big portions. Worth the price, in my opinion. To top it off, the day was beautiful and the servers were quick and very friendly. We sat outside and enjoyed the ocean view. The outside dining was very classy looking, down to the very pretty blue water glasses. I'm looking to try other menu items and do plan to return. Oh and the affogato was good too. read more

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Rooney's is the kind of spot that makes you feel like summer showed up just for you. The view alone earns it points, but the food actually keeps up. The fried calamari was light and crispy, the mussels were plump and swimming in a garlicky broth that begged for bread, and every plate came out looking like it was ready for a magazine cover. The mains didn't disappoint either. The salmon was perfectly seared with a buttery crust and the sides tasted like someone in the kitchen actually cared. The poke bowl and grain salad were fresh and full of flavor, not just filler greens pretending to be healthy. The drinks were another win. The jalapeño margarita had the right balance of heat and kick, and the espresso martini looked almost too pretty to drink. Service was friendly and the pacing was spot on. If I'm being picky, the latte looked better than it tasted, but when the food, cocktails, and ocean view all hit at once, it's hard to stay critical. Solid seafood, great vibes, and that rare place where you can eat well and still feel like you're on vacation. read more

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I had a delicious time at Rooney's for the end of summer! We started with the char-grilled oysters and the dancing Asian shrimp. Both were super delicious. The shrimp were crispy, and I loved the variety of sauces served with it. I tried the Caesar salad, which was pretty big and decent; not the best I've had but still yummy. I really loved the Lobster Mac-A-Rooney. This dish was so creamy and had pretty large chunks of lobster throughout. I also tried the skirt steak -- not the best I've had, but the bold flavor of the chimichurri sauce really elevated the meat. The Parmesan truffle potatoes they serve with this are so unique and yummy! They're crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The lava cake was also a yummy way to close out the evening -- it wasn't too sweet and tasted delicious with the ice cream! We were a bit unlucky the day we visited, since it rained HEAVILY while we were seated outside. While there's cover, some rain still came through into the area. They did a good job helping us move the table and getting into a more comfortable area. The oceanfront view is beautiful, but more-so on days with better weather (haha). I definitely would come back next summer! read more

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We have been coming to Rooney's for years. It's our favorite place to go when we visit the shore. The lobster meal is worth every penny (stuffed, not stuffed); they cook it to perfection. The service is consistent and attentive. The view of the water whether you sit outside or in the area off the bar with the open windows- is perfect. It makes you feel like you are on vacation even if you are just visiting for the day. It gets busy so you should definitely make a reservation (they are on OpenTable). During the winter months they have a brunch on the weekend which we hope to enjoy in the near future. This place should not have an overall rating of 3.5 as Yelp shows; it's definitely 4 stars or higher. Treat yourself to this delightful Jersey shore treasure! read more

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The food was good. Pork Chop and Seafood Cocktail were fantastic! Service was good, though they neglected to refill all our waters when one of us asked for more. We had a beautiful view of the ocean from our seats practically on the boardwalk. Also a little pricey because of the location... read more

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We took a ride to Rooney's for lunch on a beautiful Spring day: We sat outside watching the waves with the warm Spring air and an occasional cool breeze. Just beautiful! We come to Rooney's at least once a month in the warmer season. We ordered lobster bisque which was great. We also ordered the calamari which was some of the best we ever had. For lunch we had a burger (I know lol) and a tuna sandwich both with $2 up charge for fries. The fries were great and the burger was cooked perfectly. If we order avburger again, we would order it on the bread that came with the tunafish sandwich because the roll they serve it on is sweet and it reminded me of a McDonald's burger :(. Also; we thought the tuna was going to be fresh tuna, and it was canned tuna. Our bad. Next time we will ask. The coffee came last. It was delicious but $4.50 seemed like a little bit much. Of course, we will be back! The food is great, the parking is easy , and you can't beat the location! read more

Omg, I've been visiting this beach for yrs & been trying to go to this restaurant Rooney's for a while. Last time @ beach my brother & I had planned to visit Rooney's but he got sick after being on the hotttt beach all day. So, yesterday after my trek to the beach I made it. I'm Super stoked bc it's Rooney's 30th Anniversary. Staff was inviting & accommodating as well as the manager who was very professional & helpful. I didn't realize it was mostly a seafood restaurant, but I was craving a burger & he made it happen. I'm allergic to some seafood & diabetic on top of that. Yeah, my life, hahahahaha! The Ambiance, is to die for Ocean Front views. I'm surprised a Movie hasn't been made yet on the beach that includes this beautiful restaurant in the background or even rent out the restaurant on a slow day to include in a movie scene I went on a Wednesday evening & there was a constant flow of ppl. So, I'm not sure if they have slow days which is a good thing. Patrons seem happy w/ restaurant. I was taking photos to put on Yelp & ppl walking by my table said the food is wonderful. I had the burger & a salad . Mixed reviews on salad it could be better. It was too mushy for my taste . However, the burger was very moist & tasty . I wish my waitress brought salt & pepper to the table bc each time Haley came to ck on me I was busy eating & kept forgetting to ask her. There was a bit of a hiccup w/ my burger bc I'm diabetic, I said No fries, but it came with fries. I had the busboy return it & again he brought it back w/ chips on the side. So, by the time Haley fixed the problem my burger was warm this is why I 4got to ask for salt & pepper. Outside of a soggy tasteless salad everything was on point. My waitress, Haley was super busy, Omg! but friendly & attentive. FYI: To manager, I think salt & pepper should be automatically placed on tables @ dining. I'm super happy I finally made it & on ur 30th Anniversary is extra special. I'll always remember that. I live in Manhattan, a long way off, but this is the only beach I go to in the whole Tri-State area. Good vibes I recommend, this restaurant, but also keep in mind, bridal showers, Birthday's ur Anniversaries & special occasions they definitely have the space & variety of foods. read more

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Rooney's is our favorite spot in Long Branch. You can't beat the view and ambiance. The fact that they have parking is worth its weight in gold during the summer months. Food and service are always solid. Appetizers Lobster bisque Clam chowder Beet salad Entrees Chicken wrap Lobster roll Asian shrimp Crab cake sandwich Dessert Apple crisp Needless to say it's a trusted standard for us on a Long Branch. read more

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

Rooney's for Lunch! Ronney's has parking on premises. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Beautiful view of the ocean. It is within walking distance to the shops at Pier Village. Peter our waiter was great! Immediately filled our water glasses and took our drink order. He gave us a few minutes and returned to take our order. The crab cake sandwich was delicious. The crab cake was creamy and perfectly seasoned with a cornflake crust and basil aioli on a sesame seed bun with a layer of crispy lettuce, red onion, and tomatoes. The crab cakes sides were homemade chips and a pickle. The cocktail of choice was Big D's. This drink reminded me of a tropical island drink. A portion of the proceeds goes to Single Parents with MS. Rooney's is great for Lunch or dinner. Will definitely come back to try other menu items. read more

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Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant in Long Branch was such a vibe. Everything from the food to the view was just chef's kiss. We had the perfect oceanfront seat and soaked in the beautiful view while sipping on a super refreshing sangria pitcher that was plenty for two. We kicked things off with oysters, charred oysters, and the star of the show the coconut curry mussels. Seriously, those mussels were out of this world. Then we shared the Sunshine sushi roll which was fresh and delicious, and a nice little lead-in to the main event. For dinner we had the shrimp and scallops over orzo in a garlicky white wine sauce and the spicy rigatoni. Both dishes were full of flavor and cooked perfectly. No notes. Dessert was crème brûlée which was smooth, creamy, and the perfect ending. We usually go for an espresso martini but it was just OK. The service was quick and friendly, which made the whole experience even better. The ambiance is unbeatable with that ocean breeze, and you can even bring your dog if you're dining outside! Overall it was an amazing night. Great food, chill coastal vibes, and solid service. Giving it a very solid 9.8 out of 10. We'll definitely be back! read more

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First timers. Amazing view think we saw a whale! Went for our anniversary. Had delicious chicken parmigiana and lobster roll and they treated us to dessert! Service was excellent! read more

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We went here for lunch on Black Friday. The restaurant was nicely decorated for the Christmas holiday. We had the fish specials which were delicious and perfectly prepared. We started with the ocean sushi which was very fresh. See below for a photo. Service staff was excellent and very attentive. Highly recommend read more

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant - Ocean sushi - Seafood Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

I did a review a while back and I'm here to say, I guess everyone is entitled to have a bad day! We were asked to come back and I'm so happy we did! We grabbed a seat at the bar again and we were immediately greeted by a beautiful smile and warm welcome, Thank you jenell! You made our night out perfect! Your service and hospitality is truly amazing! The angry lobster is delicious and the margaritas were great! Thank you for taking such good care of us! read more

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Came here for a family's birthday dinner. I got the tuna, asked for medium rare but was given well done. It was still very tasty I will say so I wasn't mad at it. My boyfriend got the skirt steak and that was probably my favorite. Perfectly seared and tender. Service was great our waitress was very attentive and friendly. The back room with windows is so peaceful with a ocean view. I'd come back again and get the skirt steak! read more

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

This place gets a 10/10 for the ambiance. Its located right by the water with beautiful floor to ceiling windows and tables that overlook the ocean. The service was excellent - our server Cassy, gave excellent recommendations that we followed. We never felt rushed to finish or leave. We ordered carpaccio and sweet chilli shrimp as appetizers - portions were average and food was delicious. Loved the salad that came with the carpaccio. Ordered for dinner the spicy lameche pasta - creamy, spicy, yummy; and the catch of the day fish table side - the sides of Gouda cauliflower mash and broccolini were amazing. Felt that the table side fish was small in quantity for the price. read more

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NOT a dog friendly restaurant. Please remove it from the top 10 dog friendly restaurants in yelp to avoid making a reservation. We planned our entire day to have an enjoyable meal here with the family, our pup in tow. the restaurant should add a note to it's website to avoid other similar inconvenience read more

Had lunch there for my birthday and it was fabulous! So many great food seafood selections. The dancing shrimp were actually dancing! The presentation was unique and shrimp were jumbo & succulent. The dessert was on the house for my birthday...so good! Pricey but well worth it & highly recommended! read more

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant - Creme Brulee fantastico with cappuccino! - Seafood Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

NO DOGS ALLOWED! Rooney's has always allowed dogs but, at some point they stopped completely. We had a reservation, the woman at the desk said it was ok but, the manager said NO DOGS! Fortunately, McLoone's allows dogs (no mixed messaging) only at the outdoor tables and their food and service is very good! read more

My girls and I celebrated Galentines and had an amazing time. Great food, drinks and ambience. Our service was excellent and gave really great recommendations! Will definitely be back soon! read more

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Valet parking is a disaster , no self parking and rude attendants , very busy venue, trying to get to 85 characters on this review

Great o be on the ocean again . Very good lobster bisque with lots of small pieces of lobster in it. The Blackened fish tacos with 3 different types of fis were great1 only reason mot 5 stars 3 of the chips stuck and the massa was a hard tastless hard to chew mess! I was with a large 't want to spit it out so i chewed and swallowed in silence1group most of whom I did not know so didn; read more

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant - fish taco - Seafood Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

I was recommended by my co-worker to go to Rooney's for a birthday dinner. We drove 1 hour to get there. Our waiter was friendly. Every table had white tablecloth. Nice... I was exited to order my food. We ordered fried calamari for appetizers. They were fresh and very good. I ordered crab cakes for my dinner . They brought our food pretty fast. We didn't even finish our appetizer. (Red flag!) When our waiter brought my plate I saw little ammount of finger potatoes, few pieces of asparagus and 2 crab cakes that loked like pre-made frozen from a box. And that cost 49$!!!!! ???? The asparagus were overcooked, potatoes were tasteless, no lemon on the side, very small amount of sause and those crab cakes were horrible! I felt like I was eating wet tasteless paper cooked in the microwave. I didn't even see 1 lump of crab meat! I couldn't eat my dinner. ​When our water asked how was our meal we told him the truth..but all he said was "ohhh I'm sorry.." Then my boyfriend wanted to cheer me up and asked to bring me my favorite lava cake. It wasn't a true lava cake. Just microwaved warmed up a small round chocolate cake. I was upset and hungry after that dinner. read more

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We had a reservation for at 715. Our server Eliana was excellent, very attentive.we ordered a bottle of wine, very reasonably priced. We shared apps, salad and mussels. I had the NE Clam Chowder was very good. For dinner I had pan seared sword fish. The wife have grilled halibut and a broiler halibut. We all had the Lenin butter sauce. My wife likes stuff plain and loved hers /im not a fish guy, but I loved the swordfish. Lemon with butter how bad could it be. Check was 300 for four of us, pretty reasonable with the drinks. We passed on desert, we had yodels at home read more

The lobster Mac and cheese is very very good (albeit pricey). Dinner service starts pretty early so keep that in mind if you're looking for a late lunch. It is so nice to be able to sit out side and get a great view of the ocean so I give the atmosphere a 10/10. Service did not match the price tag however. I ordered a standard canned drink at the same time. I ordered my meal and everything came out together which meant I couldn't really enjoy my drink while waiting for my food. We were also never checked on once we got our meals even though we had two waitresses assigned to us. The food and location gave this place a 4/5 for me. read more

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convinced we got food poisoning. disgusting mashers, shellfish not good. felt overpriced. bartender didn't know how to make a proper dirty martini. we were sick 2 days after this meal never again read more

offseason happy hour is phenomenal. great ambiance, food, drink & live music on fridays read more

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Wow! Let's just say we normally have a good experience. Today. The bartender with short blond hair was a miserable person. My brother was with me who a a chef. At a very very successful restaurant. Never complains. The artichoke was tough. You couldn't eat the leaves because the they were tough. He tried to tell her. While holding it up and shaking in with nothing falling. She takes it takes her dirty disgusting hands ripping it apart and telling him this is how you eat it.!! Are you kidding me! You're done cancelled!! She was short not inviting! Broke a glass next to me in front of a friend, yells back away like she did it. I'm done for now! May never go back and we are weekly customers/ have a shower booked will be canceling. I have never in my life experienced a more low class individual.. read more

6/25/24: (Update) A group of us came for lunch. It was a great day weatherwise in Long Branch. Cocktails- Spiked Peach Palmers and Strawberry Smashes were yummy. Entrées - Lobster rolls and Crab cakes were excellent. Desserts- Keylime pie and Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée were off the charts delicious! Service was excellent! An overall great dining experience! read more

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Wonderful fish restaurant Soup and appetizers are very good and the main course halibut is terrific

We enjoyed a lovely family meal on Friday night at Rooney's! This was our first time here - the live music was incredible. Service was attentive & (almost too) quick! We shared the shrimp cocktail calamari, fried goat cheese, clams and dancing shrimps for appetizers. The shrimp cocktail was out of this world! We loved the green goddess dressing (but thought our party of 7 should have been given 2 plates of sauces to share). Many of us ordered the fish boards for entree. I loved the yellowfin tuna blackened with chili garlic sauce. The mashed Gouda cauliflower was awesome!! The blueberry smash cocktail was good, but wouldn't likely order it again. The espresso martinis were delicious though! For dessert, we shared the key lime pie, the cremebrule and the warm & saucy - all were amazing. It was rainy, but on a nice day this place would be magical!! Excited to come back again soon. read more

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