Serpico&#x27;s Pizzeria &amp; Restaurant

I've been to The Speakeatery a few times with friends and family while hanging out at the beach for…read morethe day. The burgers are great, and the last time I tried their cheesesteak which normally comes with cherry peppers and red onion. I asked for it plain, and it was super delicious. Portion sizes are solid, and prices are reasonable considering the area. We actually ended up here because Pasta Volo -- one of my favorite spots in Asbury Park -- was closed that day. The Speakeatery made for a great backup. You order at the counter, and the service is decent. The space is long and narrow with some stool seating up front and more table and chair seating towards the back. The grill and kitchen are situated in the middle of the restaurant. The place only has indoor seating, which fits the speakeasy vibe nicely. Overall, I'd recommend The Speakeatery for breakfast or lunch when you're visiting Asbury Park for the day.

No matter how much trouble you and your body got into the night before, the Speakeatery breakfast…read morewill make everything right with the world. The Bubba shrimp sandwich with bacon hits all of the crunchy, savory, and electrolyte-filling requirements, and the Top o' the Massacre sandwich is a tour de force of pork products: pork roll, bacon, sausage nestled between a hash brown and muenster cheese. If you didn't have a religious experience seeing Mike Gordon at the Stone Pony, then this is as close as you'll get for the rest of the year.

The Hey Zeus with plain biscuit.

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The only comfortable seating in the place.

Grateful Deli

4.2(44 reviews)

0.2 mi

We had Turkey club & a Chicken spinach Panini with balsamic, roasted peppers ,and mozzarella, so…read moredelicious it was made with love as all the sandwiches are great. Wonderful place to stop and have a good sandwiches like your mom made it.

These are 2 diff yelp reviews originally but I never posted the first one and now you get to see…read moreboth! Both are still pretty good but the menu doesn't really align with what's delivered. This is good but I would NOT add this to the menu under a "cheesesteak" thank god I added lettuce and mayo or this would've just been depressing. It's just dry strips of grilled chicken and hardly melted American cheese. "Roast beef bread box sandwhich" Ok thoroughly disappointed because I ordered the "bread box" for the toppings specifically and they left all of them off except for the pickles I paid extra for?

"Chicken cheesesteak".

Excellent sandwiches!

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DJ's Delights

4.1(81 reviews)

1.4 mi

Great breakfast selection, and friendly service. We sat outside, and they brought the dishes out to…read moreus. Highly recommended

This hands down is the best and perfectly cooked veggie omelette I've ever had. I didn't even miss…read morethe cheese that's how seasoned and delicious and the potatoes were perfectly seasoned too!! I feel like most places forget to season their potatoes but these were perfect!! Love going here and eating outside. The staff always comes out with extra napkins or to clean the tables etc.

Sandwich no lettuce

Omelette with vegetables and potatoes

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Breakfast special served on a cast iron skillet- excellent!!!

Mark's Place

4.3(37 reviews)

1.2 mi

I had to redownload the Yelp app just to write this review - that's how amazing the food was. I got…read morethe jerk chicken and the macaroni pie, and wow... that macaroni pie deserves its own spotlight. Creamy, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned - it was absolute perfection. Hands down one of the best things I've ever eaten. The jerk chicken was flavorful and tender, too, but that mac pie? Next level. I will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!!

Don't let the building face and interior fool you. They know how to cook!! I've had a few flavors…read moreof jersey chicken before, and this ranks as one of my favorites. The casual service makes you feel like your family at the cookout. It's informal, but they're still polite and accommodating. It may take a while for them to assemble your plate, but that's no biggie cause it's well worth the wait!!! I've eaten here twice this week already, and I have yet to be tired of it.

Mark's place amazing jamaican food the real deal is asbury park check out the photo 5 stars

Jerk chicken meal (red beans and rice underneath) with cabbage. Chicken tasted charred with no other flavor.

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Taste just like home !

FINS - TropiCali Cuisine

4.2(354 reviews)

2.6 mi

Every thing was perfect. I was undecided so "" Darrius " helped me with my food & im disabled so he…read morehelped me out 2 my car. Very helpful and empathetic kid!!! God bless him. Ty

Always go back to the Hawaii 5-0. Never disappoints. Easy online ordering when we are in the mood…read morefor fresh food.

Black Bean Soup

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Shore Good Eats N' Treats

4.3(41 reviews)

2.9 mi

Tried their food at Laurita Winery. Did not disappoint. Great service, prices were reasonable and…read morethe food was good!

We ordered the chicken parm sandwich with fries and corned beef quesadilla with fries. The fries…read morewere nice and crispy. Our total came out to be $45. The fries were tossed all over the box so the salt and pepper got on the quesadilla and made it salty. The chicken on the parm could be better if breading was crispier but chicken parm had a cheese pull after biting.

Corned beed quesadilla

Corned beef quesadilla with fries

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Corned beef quesadilla with fries

Kimchi Mama

4.4(335 reviews)

1.3 mi

I highly recommend this place it's a great mom and pop restaurant. The food was amazing with very…read moregood quality, it feels like eating at an auntie's house and the place was beautiful, if you didn't know your food needed to be mixed she will mix it for you and she gives great recommendations. She is also very friendly! I will definitely be back!!

I'm visiting New Jersey for an improv comedy festival. I spotted this restaurant while checking out…read morelocations in the neighborhood. I dined with 6 of my friends for lunch. It was great! Everybody loved what they ordered -- including Jjajangmyeon, Kimchi Fried Rice, and Chicken Katsu. The gentleman, who I believe is the owner, was also our server and prepared our meals. He gave us "service" (complimentary Fried Rice Cake), in addition to the usual ban chan. I ordered the comforting Doenjang Jjigae (Soy Bean Paste Stew), and two orders of Tteokbokki to share. Would definitely recommend for authentic Korean food and would visit this place again. Ring the bell when you are ready to order!

Seating area inside Kimchi Mama Asbury Park

Side dishes with Miso soup

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe

5.0(3 reviews)

2.1 mi

Had a coupon for a smoothie so thought I'd check it out. Very clean bright place. A variety of…read moresmoothies both protein and or all fruit, as well as bowls. Forgot to snap a pic of the Chia Banana Boost because it was so good I kept sipping it.

The food is so good and fresh here. Staff are friendly and get the order made in good time…read more Establishment is small for seating of multiple groups though. Food was very flavorful. I got the Caribbean jerk wrap and kale slaw. It was Devine. Will come again.

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REYLA

4.3(310 reviews)

1.4 mi

Cocktails and share dishes. Excellent service and dog friendly!excellent staff ! Also great outdoor…read morespace

REYLA was an incredible first dinner in Asbury Park and set the bar high. From the moment we walked…read morein, the staff was welcoming, attentive, and genuinely friendly. The service was excellent throughout the entire evening, and every cocktail we ordered was fantastic. We started with a few appetizers, which were the perfect way to kick off the meal before diving into our mains. For dinner, we ordered the Duck Rice, Schnitzel, octopus, and mushroom skewer. While everything was delicious, the Duck Rice and Schnitzel were the clear standouts. Both were packed with flavor, and the Schnitzel was an especially generous portion without feeling over the top. It was perfectly cooked and incredibly satisfying. To top off the night, we headed downstairs to their cocktail bar, Laylow, and had an amazing time. The atmosphere was fun, the cocktails were just as impressive as dinner, and it was the perfect way to end the evening. If you're in Asbury Park, I definitely recommend checking out Reyla and making a stop at Laylow afterward. Great food, outstanding service, amazing drinks, and an all-around memorable experience.

Seating in front

TURKISH HUMMUS GF

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Kachapuri

SeaGrass

3.9(568 reviews)

1.7 mi

Delicious food and wonderful friendly staff. Great experience every time. It's our favorite place.read more

Excellent experience at SeaGrass! The service was polite and comprehensive. After ordering, our…read moreentrees came in a matter of 10-15 minutes (super quick)! I got the crab stuffed flounder, which came with mashed sweet potato and sautéed spinach. All seasoned very nicely while the fish had a great tomato base. Parking wasn't too bad as there is a lot available on the street, even in the summertime. Great spot to meet up with old friends or have a date night out!

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Scallop salad

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$1 oysters on Mondays.

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Julie R.

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12 years ago

this may be the rudest place on the shore. I ordered a sandwich which came with hair., I called to complain and asked for a new sandwich as the hairy one made me vomit. I was asked for the sandwich back. I went back with food I fished out of the toilet. I was called a cunt, insulted and abused by both owner and staff,. The owner then followed me out the door and called me a big cunt. I am a culinary professional and am mortified, embarased and ashamed. Owner claims to be CIA grad. PLEASE DO NOT EVER use this pathetic excuse for business. I will notify BBB and make sure no one is ever treated this way or served this disgusting food., Make sure he does not disrespect other customers. Help me put this piece of garbage out of business. read more

Allia A.

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6 years ago

You mfs are nasty racist pieces of shit. Two days ago their was an incident where an employee did not want to wash her hands and was asked to but instead responded with " I don't have to and leave the fucking store". Not only was the employee rude but they condone in racism, as leaving the premises as told a white man proceeded to throw garbage and whatever he could get his hands on. Not only did he throw garbage but he then went on to use some type of chemical and spray It on me and chase me. This all occurred while being inside and outside Serpico's. read more

Mr. H.

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12 years ago

I Recently moved into town and decided to try Serpico's..After going on line to find their menue, i read these reviews .I was a little hesitant because of the bad reviews..We decided on 1 large pizza and 1 large meatball parm sub..While picking up the food we met the owner,and witnessed a lot of food going out the door..I must admit that the food was very good with liberal toppings on the pizza and the meatball sub was excellent..Enjoyed by all and i do recommend the food here.. read more

John G.

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3

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8 years ago

When I went to use the bathroom towards the back of the shop I saw a full out rat. Very dirty operation. Also the staff are extremely up tight. All around bad vibes. But the rat was the deal breaker. Would never walk into this pizzaria again. Stay away. read more

Samantha S.

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6 years ago

Owner is so RUDE to his customers! He doesn't deserve anyone's business. Never have I ever seen anyone act this way towards a loyal customer, called someone a fat pick and ended with f*ck off. Unless you want to be treated like sh!t, eat somewhere else. read more

Melinda R.

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6 years ago

Owner was very rude to a customer on the phone because she called the wrong Serpico's.... then bashed her by calling her a stupid cow on fb wow just wow! Never ever will I eat there!!!! read more

Al T.

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9 years ago

Owner is extremely anti Semitic he started shouting and being rude to me because of my ethnicity. He also reeked of alcohol. Very miserable older man. Stay away! Trust me. read more

Brian K.

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2

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4 years ago

Owner is rude to customers and staff. This place is whack. Go support somewhere else. Good sucks too. Never again will I eat here.

Kathi A.

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5 years ago

Great menu/ great customer service ! I think these reviews are trying to close his business

Courtney T.

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2

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6 years ago

Owner is nasty...no place is worth eating when they treat their customers with no respect

Albert T.

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13 years ago

saw a rodent in the store, will never ever go back, everyone working is extremely rude

Serpico's Pizzeria & Restaurant - pizza - Updated August 2026

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I ordered two Sicilian slices, and I have to say they were the best two slices I've had in the…read moreimmediate area. The sauce was light and flavorful, not overly acidic. Nice cheese coverage, and the dough was fluffy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. Most of the pizza spots in the area are on the rock hard, ultra crunchy, burnt crust trajectory. I'll definitely be frequenting this pizza spot regularly, from now on.

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Where was the chicken? Not on the sandwich that's for sure. Ordered a chicken parm sandwich but…read moreneeded a magnifying glass to try to find the chicken. Thank you for the bread and cheap mozzarella sandwich. If it was good mozzarella then maybe this would have been a slightly better review but sadly it was not. So if you are looking for a nice hot sandwich maybe keep looking.

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