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Avenue, Long Branch, NJ

Avenue

4.1
4.1
3224 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Hot spot
  • Great for happy hour
Discovering the experience of dining in a place such as Cannes or Nice was never easier than now with the opening of the French Bistro and Raw Bar, Avenue. The only difference between dining at Avenue and dining along the Côte d'Azur, is that your gaze lands on waves on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Avenue is located along our side of the pond, on our own eastern shores in Long Branch, New Jersey. This gleaming new restaurant is designed by the internationally renowned architect David Collins, and the collaboration is nothing short of amazing.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–15:00 Bar Daily 11:30–21:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (732) 759-2900
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Eric Guerin
  • Private party facilities
    Private and semi-private events available.
  • Area
    Long Branch
  • Cross Street
    Inside Pier Village
  • Parking details
    Covered garage pay parking available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving 2024

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Join us at Avenue this Thanksgiving for a special prix fixe dinner, priced at $65 per person, from 1 pm to 7 pm. Savor a curated menu of holiday classics with a modern twist, featuring locally sourced ingredients and a raw bar available to elevate your dining experience. Gather with friends and family by the shore and let us take care of everything for an unforgettable holiday meal. Reserve your table today!
    Thanksgiving 2024 photo
  • Christmas Eve Feast of The Seven Fishes

    US$99.00 per person

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas Eve at Avenue in Long Branch with our Feast of the Seven Fishes for $99 per person. Begin with a Plateau de Noël featuring an oyster, clam, shrimp cocktail, and snow crab claw, paired with cocktail, mignonette, and mustard sauces. Next, enjoy Bacalao fritters with Romesco, followed by burrata and bibb lettuce with tomato confit, roasted long hots, and white anchovies. Dive into seafood risotto with lobster, shrimp, scallops, and mussels, then savor fire-roasted branzino with baby carrots, broccolini, and blood orange. Cleanse your palate with lemon sorbet and finish with pot de crème, crème brûlée, or a red velvet Noël log.
    Christmas Eve Feast of The Seven Fishes photo
  • Cork and Explore - A Guided Wine Tasting Experince

    US$18.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Wednesday for Cork and Explore, a sophisticated yet approachable way to discover new wines each week. Led by our knowledgeable sommelier Paul Tonacci, this guided tasting journey features a rotating selection of hand-picked wines from around the world. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just beginning to explore your palate, join us for an immersive experience designed to expand your wine knowledge and enhance your appreciation of fine wines. Each week brings a fresh assortment, ensuring that no two visits are the same—making Cork and Explore a must-attend event for anyone looking to savor new flavors while deepening their understanding of the world of wine.
    Cork and Explore - A Guided Wine Tasting Experince photo

Offers

  • Every Day Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 16:00 - 21:00,Mon - Sat - 16:00 - 22:00
    ALL DAY MONDAY 3 PM - 9 PM TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY Featuring Cocktails starting at $10 and bites starting at $8.

    Every Day Happy Hour photo

What 3,224 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avenue offers a beautiful beachfront dining experience with stunning ocean views. Guests rave about the "amazing atmosphere" and "delicious food," making it a popular spot for special occasions. While some reviews mention service hiccups, the overall experience remains enjoyable, especially when dining outdoors. Great for brunch and scenic dinners.

3,224 Reviews
  1. Jason

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    DJ was way too loud. Food was mediocre for the price. Would not go again.
    AvenueResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thanks for taking the time to review Jason. We're sorry to hear that you found our DJ too loud. We always strive to create a comfortable atmosphere for our guests, and we'll certainly take your feedback into account as we continually work to improve. We're glad to hear that you found our food satisfactory, but we understand that you felt the value didn't match the price. We appreciate your honesty and hope you'll give us another chance to impress you. It would be greatly appreciative if you connect with us privately so we can learn more on your experience. Looking forward to speaking wit you, Amnon Pick Director of Operation

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  2. thomas

    New York City

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and amazing friendly and professional service from Emileigh
    AvenueResponded on 8 November 2024
    Thanks for the review, Thomas! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be amazing. We always strive to provide friendly and professional service, and it's great to know we hit the mark with you. We noticed that you rated our value a bit lower, and we appreciate the feedback. We're always working to improve our overall guest experience. We look forward to serving you again soon at Avenue.

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  3. Danielle

    New York City

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent! Happy Hour provides great wine by the glass at low prices and delicious appetizers. Highly recommend the steak tartare and for dinner, the risotto. Dessert should not be missed!
    AvenueResponded on 9 November 2024
    Hello Danielle, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our wine and food selection, especially the steak tartare and risotto. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We're also delighted that you found our desserts to be a must-try. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Avenue Management Team

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  4. Guy

    New Jersey

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday brunch menu is great. Good choices with fast service.
    AvenueResponded on 4 November 2024
    Hello Guy, Thank you for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Sunday brunch menu and found it to be a great value. It's wonderful to know that our service met your expectations. We always strive to provide the best dining experience for our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon at Avenue. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  5. stephanie

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch at Avenue. The space is so beautiful. We were seated so my husband and I could both face the ocean and enjoy the view through the large windows. The menu had a large variety of options. The service was friendly and helpful. We never felt rushed and we never felt ignored. Our meal was perfect from cocktails to appetizers to entrees. We are both looking forward to returning to enjoy this lovely restaurant
    AvenueResponded on 8 November 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Stephanie! We're thrilled to hear that you and your husband enjoyed your lunch at Avenue. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the ambiance and variety on our menu. We're glad to hear that our service met your expectations and that you felt relaxed and attended to throughout your meal. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another perfect dining experience. The Management Team

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  6. John

    New York City

    131 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    131 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service was very good. I would highly recommend this restaurant
    AvenueResponded on 1 November 2024
    Good Morning John, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Avenue. Your high ratings for our food and service mean a lot to us. We strive to provide our guests with a memorable dining experience and your recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best Regards, Avenue Management Team

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  7. michele

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is very fine. Nothing wrong with it, but not really worth the cost. The setting is spectacular!
    AvenueResponded on 1 November 2024
    Good Morning Michele, Thanks for the taking valuable time to share your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the setting of Avenue and found our food to be delicious. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience, and we're glad that we met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback on the value and will consider it as we continually strive to improve. Looking forward to serving you again soon! Avenue Management Team

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  8. Raymond

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maitre de was hospitable and focused on making the experience memorable. Best
    AvenueResponded on 1 November 2024
    Good Morning Raymond, Thanks for the fantastic comments in your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a memorable experience at Avenue. It's wonderful to know that our team made your visit enjoyable and that you appreciated our food, service, and value. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best Regards, Avenue Management Team

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  9. nalani

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Place is beautiful but the food is over priced. We went for brunch and had eggs Benedict. The eggs were super watery. Not the yolk but there was actual water when I put the fork to it which made my bread soggy. The French toast were great. The fries came out cold and so did the bacon.

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  10. Bridget

    New York City

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been dining at Avenue over 20 years, but stopped going there lately due to the deterioration of the food/service quality. However, we still love the interior decoration and the location, so decided to give it another try last Sunday with a group of 7 people. It turned out to be a total disaster. There were fruit fliers everywhere, even insides wine classes. We were missing utensils, plates, glasses on the table and had to ask the waiter to several times. The signature dish beef bourguinon was terribly cooked like something from Applebees. Overall, it doesn't match up with the restaurant's atmospheres and price. We will not going back there unless the situation improved significantly.

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FAQs

Avenue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 759-2900.

Avenue is rated 4.1 stars by 3224 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Avenue

23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Inside Pier Village
  • Area
    Long Branch
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00–15:00 Lunch Daily 11:30–15:00 Bar Daily 11:30–21:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Covered garage pay parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eric Guerin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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