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    The Break

    3.0 (57 reviews)

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    Live music
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Oysters
    Lori R.

    Highly recommend! I came here on a whim with my fiancé, friend and her husband. What a great find! The location was perfect, right on the boardwalk. We had the oysters for our appetizer and the braised short rib for our dinners. The food was all amazing and really hit the spot.

    Roseanne P.

    Had dropped by The Break for a bite to eat after being on the beach all day. Thankfully there was no wait and we were quickly seated outside. It was a very nice dinner on the boardwalk with a nice a beautiful view. The menu was okay-- had some salads, burgers, sandwiches, and sushi. We started with some beers and drinks and the nachos to start. Nachos were pretty good and the tortilla chips were layered with all the toppings. Our food came out a short time later. I enjoyed my burger and fries and I loved the cheese dipping sauce that came with my fries. My sister liked her poke bowl. Overall it was a pleasant dinner and we all enjoyed our food.

    Oysters Fresco
    Alivia D.

    Great place for when you want an easy sit down lunch on the boardwalk. Our drinks took about 25 minutes to come out, but our food arrived very shortly after and everything was tasty. The oysters were served with a mango chimichurri which was surprisingly delicious. I would come back during another beach day!

    Oysters
    Breyanna A.

    Delicious resturant with the best view right on the boardwalk- can't go wrong! Service was excellent and our waitress was super friendly. The food was great- we got fresh oysters, french fries and fish tacos. The tacos were big, filling and the avacado aioli was perfect for the fried fish. I got six fresh oysters and one of them had a pea crab in it! Did not love that at all but also wouldnt stop me from coming back here.

    Chirashi bowl. Lobster roll. Lobster mac and cheese
    Steph C.

    Place is pretty big. Inside and outside dining. Ordered calamari as an appetizer which was good. Lobster roll with chips, the roll was good but the chips were over cooked. Lobster mac and cheese my friend really enjoyed and the portion size was huge. I ordered the chirashi bowl- which is like a poke bowl. I really enjoyed it, it was light dish it was just missing some spicy mayo sauce. Cocktails were way to sweet, not worth the purchase. Service was okay.

    Stephanie C.

    I enjoyed my lunch at The Break. We sat outside and had a nice view. I had a burger and enjoyed it. My drink was tasty and refreshing. I would stop by for lunch again.

    Mel M.

    ASBURY PARK: The Break AP opened its doors this year and is right on the boardwalk! Leashed dogs are allowed at their outdoor seating and they are the best seats in the house with oceanfront views! They have a large food and drink menu with seasonal specials make it easy to enjoy a great meal. Dogs are allowed on the boardwalk from 9/15-5/15.

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    Steve b.

    The break was amazing. Very honest bartender of things in Asbury Park. The drinks were great.The food was yummy.

    Shu Jin S.

    I've visited this spot twice this past summer, and had great meals, both times! The service can be somewhat spotty when it comes to get a table (initially), and they are always packed when I'm there, so it takes some time before a server will come by to take your order. Love the ambiance indoors (too hot for the outside!). As for the food, we had a round of oysters for our appetizer, and then the mussel pot (both EXCELLENT) and I have to say, the Maui Bowl was really really really good. Something about that coconut rice is divine! I would pass on drinking the sake (it wasn't that great), and next summer, I think I might try their sushi (it seemed to a popular ordering choice, from what I could see).

    Anahi G.

    I got the chicken Al pastor quesadilla. It was a good portion and it was very good too. It came with pico de gallo and sour cream. The service was great, she was very nice and for our food fast. They also had a live band playing inside. They have a lot of indoor seating and some outside seating too.

    El burrito with chicken
    Yvonne I.

    The food here is great. I had the B.L.T.C sandwich which i thought was pretty good, not too dry. The chips it came with were a little hard but still good. The burrito was So Good! The melted cheese on top is a little messy ( me in the photo lol) but so so good. A little pricey but the vibe is worth it.

    Pork roll egg & cheese on Brioche
    Lauren S.

    I came here for lunch before heading to beach. It was perfect that we were able to get right in and sat on the boardwalk. The staff was friendly but service was a little slow. However didn't bother me so much since we were enjoying the scenery of being on/off the beach. We ordered some apps and I had pork roll egg and cheese which was sub par. The pork roll taste as if it was bad and or possibly that it was grilled on same griddle with leftover greases. I did not enjoy the stable of NJ's breakfast meat at this spot at all. I wouldn't say I won't come back because their menu was so big that I want to try other items. Also I loved the fact that they had a live band playing inside

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    Decent service, mediocre food, mediocre atmosphere. They did have live music which was nice.

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    food was ok but gave us a nasty bout of food poisoning on our festival weekend so thanks !!!

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