Best Seasonal Restaurants in Long Branch

14 restaurants available nearby

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1. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(6211)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Long Branch

Booked 23 times today

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is a unique dining experience since Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, a unique dining experience since 1995, has a picturesque location on the famous New Jersey Shore in historical Long Branch. A huge bi-level outdoor deck brings diners even closer to the breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. The decor is truly designed to give patrons a sense of closeness to the sea.Rooney’s provides innovative, diverse dishes with the concept of fresh seafood at the heart of its cuisine. The menus at Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant continually change to offer a different dining experience at each and every visit to this exciting oceanfront restaurant. The stylish architecture, relaxed setting and creative menus make this year-round oceanfront restaurant a favorite on the Jersey ShoreIt's a big ocean...someone has to embrace it.

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2. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

4.7

Exceptional(2261)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 1 time today

We are open to the public all year round! Please visit our website https://drifthousedb.com/ to join our VIP rewards program. At DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke you will find our menu features Coastal Mediterranean plates as a reflection of chef David Burke’s approach to cooking, with a nod to elevated local area classics. We encourage any party size up to 10 guests to book through OpenTable as we have recently updated our platform to accept larger parties up to 10 guests. For larger parties, we recommend reserving an earlier or later time slot to cultivate an optimal dining experience. Any parties larger than 10, please call us or leave us a message. Be sure to join our VIP Loyalty Program. We reward our guests with 1 points for every $1 spent! Come experience The Fireplace Lounge with its unique menu, signature cocktails and comfortable seating by our cozy fireplace.The Fireplace Lounge Hours - Tu-Thurs 4-1030pm Fri/Sat - 4-11pm Sun 4-930pm

3. d'jeet

4.9

Exceptional(384)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Red Bank

Booked 3 times today

"d'jeet?"asked Grandpa to everyone who walked through his door in hopes of sharing a homecooked meal, a token of his love. And so, food came to represent family, friends and memories. Our passion is to relish in the delight of providing people with food they can feel good about, cooking traditions passed down from our ancestors to bring you natural, flavorful foods using seasonal and local ingredients.

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4. McLoone's Pier House

4.6

Exceptional(2085)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 6 times today

McLoone's Pier House is an oceanfront restaurant serving classic, American cuisine. The offerings range from fresh seafood to hand-cut steaks, as well as pastas, sushi, salads & homemade desserts. The restaurant stands on the beach, just feet from the waves below & is wrapped completely in glass. Pier House boasts two bars with live entertainment. The Atlantic Room also plays host to a fabulous Sunday Brunch & is available 7 days a week for private events. Outdoor Dining is available from April through October, weather permitting.**Please note that reservations are for indoor dining ONLY. Outdoor dining is available on a first come, first serve basis.**If paying with a credit/debit card, there will be a 2.5% convenience fee applied. Thank you.

5. Piccola Italia

4.7

Exceptional(685)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Asbury Park

Booked 3 times today

At Piccola Italia, chef and owner Brian Gualtieri offers his unique take on classic Italian dishes, fusing fresh Mediterranean flavors with the traditional regional styles of Italian cooking. Our menu features the highest quality seasonal ingredients and bold flavors. Piccola Italia has received high Zagat ratings year after year and with its elegant full bar with an extensive wine list, patrons will not be disappointed.ALL MENUS AT WWW.PICCOLAITALIANJ.COM

6. The Grand Tavern

4.9

Exceptional(1137)

Price: Expensive

• American • Neptune

Beef, fat, butter and cream. Isn’t life Grand?#beeffatbutterandcream#isntlifegrand

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7. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4670)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 68 times today

Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!

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8. Char Steakhouse - Red Bank

4.6

Exceptional(3010)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Red Bank

Booked 25 times today

Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.

9. Brandl

4.2

Awesome(2026)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Belmar

Booked 4 times today

Innovative American cuisine offering Live Jazz on Friday nights and specials events throughout the year. In addition to seasonal favorites and specials, the menu features specialities such as our Lazy Lobster poached in vanilla bean butter, served over asparagus risotto. Brandl—THE Dining Destination for the Jersey Shore!

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10. Victory Park Tavern

4.9

Exceptional(1050)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rumson

Booked 18 times today

Renovation in progress! Restaurant will be closed until October 22nd. We will reopen Wednesday, October 23rd and look forward to seeing you then!Victory Park Tavern is proud to serve Seasonal American Cuisine. We are located in Rumson, NJ, on the corner of River and Lafayette. For our current menu, log on to our website at victoryparktavern.com and click 'Menu + Online Ordering'.All reservations are for indoor tables only. Outside tables and bar seats are first-come, first-serve and are not reservable.

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GaryVIP
New Jersey •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great view of the ocean. New menu items are great.
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McLoone's Pier HousePrice: Expensive• American• Long Branch
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4.6
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ChrisieVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We always enjoy our time and meals at d'jest. The ambience is a modern, social vibe. As always, restaurants in strip malls can be deceiving. The farm-to-table selections, the close proximity to the semi-open kitchen, and the BYOB option make this a favorite choice for us. Someone in our party had the pork chop. with not a morsel left on the plate. I enjoyed the spaghetti squash bolognese...yum with fresh vegetables for the sauce. Another diner finished her pasta dish. As always, our server was friendly and welcoming.
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d'jeetPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Red Bank
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4.9
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edward
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Just a quality food experience and a very nice quiet restaurant
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Piccola ItaliaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Asbury Park
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4.7
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JoAnn
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Rooney’s is one of my favorite restaurants. The food and the service are always terrific. And even on a rainy day the seaside atmosphere is perfect.
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Rooney's Oceanfront RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Long Branch
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4.8
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MarcVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
Another great experience at the Drifthouse—food, surroundings, and view are wonderful. However, the consistent attentive, professional, and very friendly staff are always reasons to return frequently. The manager, Hafid Elbroji, always makes us feel welcome and at home. Thank you!
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DRIFTHOUSE by David BurkePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Sea Bright
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4.7

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

2. DRIFTHOUSE by David Burke

3. d'jeet

4. McLoone's Pier House

5. Piccola Italia

6. The Grand Tavern

7. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

8. Char Steakhouse - Red Bank

9. Brandl

10. Victory Park Tavern

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