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Charley's Ocean Grill, Long Branch, NJ

Charley's Ocean Grill

4.7
4.7
541 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
Charley’s Ocean Bar & Grill is a seaside restaurant with ocean views, quality meals & cocktails. Our distinguished menu and atmosphere are inspired by a beach-life attitude, offering all patrons a “local summer” experience, all year round! Originally a speakeasy that dated to the 1930 pre-prohibition era, Charley’s is a part of Jersey Shore history and has always been a part of Long Branch.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (732) 222-4499
  • Website
    http://www.charleysoceangrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Charley’s caters to private parties and events for any occasion. Our private party room on the second floor comfortably seats up to 100 guests and has private elevator access, private handicap accessible bathrooms, a private bar, outdoor deck and unparalleled views of the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Our private party room is perfect for holiday parties, birthday parties, reunions, anniversaries, christenings, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvas, rehearsal dinners, small weddings, engagement parties, bridal showers, baby showers, benefits & fundraisers, networking and team building meetings, corporate events and staff parties. Our staff works closely with you to customize the options for your special moment and deliver an unforgettable experience. Please contact us at 732-222-4499 or at events@charleysoceangrill.com to book your next venue.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    29 Avenel Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740
  • Area
    Long Branch
  • Cross Street
    Marion Pl
  • Parking details
    Private parking and street parking available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Wines by the Glass & Bottle

Kosher Wines Available

    Rosé Wines

    • Fortant Grenache, FranceUS$10.00

      • Joel Gott, CaliforniaUS$11.00

        White Wines

        • J. Lohr, Chardonnay, CaliforniaUS$12.00

          • Joel Gott, Chardonnay, CaliforniaUS$12.00

            • Mezzacorona, Pinot Grigio, ItalyUS$10.00

              • Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio, ItalyUS$18.00

                • Seaglass, Sauvignon Blanc, CaliforniaUS$11.00

                  • Babich, Sauvignon Blanc, New ZealandUS$12.00

                    • Seaglass, Riesling, CaliforniaUS$11.00

                      • Villa Rosa, Moscato, ItalyUS$11.00

                        Red Wines

                        • Gabbiano, Chianti, ItalyUS$12.00

                          • Joel Gott, Cabernet Sauvignon, CaliforniaUS$12.00

                            • J. Lohr, Cabernet Sauvignon, CaliforniaUS$12.00

                              • J. Lohr, Pinot Noir, CaliforniaUS$12.00

                                • Ruca, Malbec, ArgentineUS$12.00

                                  • Velvet Devil, Merlot, WashingtonUS$10.00

                                    House Wines by the Glas

                                    $9

                                    • Sauvignon Blanc

                                      • Chardonnay

                                        • Pinot Grigio

                                          • Rosé

                                            • Cabernet Sauvignon

                                              • Pinot Noir

                                                • Merlot

                                                  Signature Cocktails

                                                  • Vodka LimeadeUS$13.00

                                                    ketel one, fresh lemon, lime, mint, simple syrup

                                                    • Organic MargaritaUS$13.00

                                                      tres agaves tequila, lime juice, organic agave nectar

                                                      • Aperol SpritzUS$13.00

                                                        aperol, prosecco, club soda

                                                        • FroséUS$13.00

                                                          rosé wine, cucumber vodka, lemon, strawberry, coconut, simple syrup

                                                          • Red SangriaUS$11.00

                                                            homemade red sangria with fresh fruit

                                                            • PitcherUS$30.00

                                                          Beers & Spirits

                                                            Beers on Tap

                                                            • Coors LightUS$5.00

                                                              • Yuengling LagerUS$5.00

                                                                • Sam AdamsUS$6.00

                                                                  • Blue MoonUS$6.00

                                                                    • GuinnessUS$7.00

                                                                      • Landshark LagerUS$7.00

                                                                        • Jughandle "Mosaic" Pale AleUS$7.00

                                                                          • Kane "Head High" IPAUS$8.00

                                                                            • Carton "077XX" DIPAUS$8.00

                                                                              • Cape May "Coastal Evacuation" IPAUS$9.00

                                                                                Bottled Beers & Spirits

                                                                                • BudweiserUS$4.00

                                                                                  • Bud LightUS$4.00

                                                                                    • Coors LightUS$4.00

                                                                                      • Miller LightUS$4.00

                                                                                        • Mich UltraUS$4.00

                                                                                          • Amstel LightUS$5.00

                                                                                            • CoronaUS$5.00

                                                                                              • Corona LightUS$5.00

                                                                                                • ModeloUS$5.00

                                                                                                  • HeinekenUS$5.00

                                                                                                    • Heineken LightUS$5.00

                                                                                                      • StellaUS$6.00

                                                                                                        • PeroniUS$6.00

                                                                                                          • Angry OrchardUS$6.00

                                                                                                            • White ClawUS$5.00

                                                                                                              • Twisted TeaUS$5.00

                                                                                                                Last updated: 2 February 2022

                                                                                                                What 541 people are saying

                                                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                4.7
                                                                                                                4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                • 4.5Food
                                                                                                                • 4.9Service
                                                                                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                                • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                                                • Monmouth

                                                                                                                  Child-friendly

                                                                                                                • Monmouth

                                                                                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                Charley's Ocean Grill offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests enjoy its "casual beach vibe" and "live music every Friday." The restaurant is praised for "delicious seasonal cocktails" and "accommodating staff." Popular dishes include "lobster tacos" and "tuna tartare." Perfect for a relaxing meal by the ocean.
                                                                                                                541 Reviews

                                                                                                                1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                  New York City1 review

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  My wife and I booked a reservation at this restaurant at the last minute for our valentines dinner. The food and service was excellent. We also was surprised to see live music which was an added treat. I look forward on going back in the summer 🙂.

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                                                                                                                2. Richard

                                                                                                                  New York City12 reviews

                                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Enjoyable Valentine’s Day dinner. My wife and I both chose prix-fixe menu with appetizer, entree and desert. I tried the Peruvian Calamari with sauce on the side (waitress said it’s spicy) and my wife has lobster bisque. For entrees, stuffed flounder with crab meat and wild rice and salmon with asparagus in parchment paper and mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious and filling, so that we both took our cheesecake boxed for home. We have been to Charley’s several times but never on Friday evening (live music every Friday) where the band Danjo’s added to the atmosphere. We’ll be back.

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                                                                                                                3. Cathy VIP

                                                                                                                  New York City8 reviews

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Great pre-fixe menu for Valentines Day. The entertainment was terrific too!

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                                                                                                                4. Paula VIP

                                                                                                                  Dallas50 reviews

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 3 January 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Wonderful neighborhood bar and restaurant. In winter, they have live music. We enjoyed our dinners while we listened to a band play vintage soft rock. I had the crabmeat tacos and my husband had the fish and chips. The fries were done to the perfect crispness. Will be going back soon.

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                                                                                                                5. PattyS

                                                                                                                  New York City3 reviews

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 28 December 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Live music was great tonight! Group was called The Banjos.

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                                                                                                                6. C VIP

                                                                                                                  New York City67 reviews

                                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 8 December 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                  Relaxed atmosphere, in bar/restaurant. Short menu with daily specials. Service is attentive and food is of good quality. The TV's over the bar do NOT blast the audio which is a big plus for the diners

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                                                                                                                7. Kathy

                                                                                                                  Philadelphia10 reviews

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 12 November 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  We went with another couple during restaurant week and were pleasantly surprised. Food, ambience, service, quality etc. very good. We’re sorry it’s a bit far or we’d have found a great neighborhood bar! Very nice and with parking!

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                                                                                                                8. Todd and Denise

                                                                                                                  New Jersey11 reviews

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 14 September 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Great place to eat. This was a return visit this time with friends. They loved everything about Charlie’s. Great seasonal cocktails too

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                                                                                                                9. Peter

                                                                                                                  New York City1 review

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 31 August 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Food was excellent and the service was just as good . Always a good time when we dine at Charlie’s.

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                                                                                                                10. Susan VIP

                                                                                                                  New York City6 reviews

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 30 August 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  We sat outside on the patio. Since there was wind, the staff put up the tent wall. The food was excellent as was the service!

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                                                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                                                Charley's Ocean Grill does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

                                                                                                                Charley's Ocean Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 541 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                2 people
                                                                                                                19:00
                                                                                                                Booked 4 times today
                                                                                                                Google Map for Charley's Ocean Grill

                                                                                                                29 Avenel Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740

                                                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                                                                  Marion Pl
                                                                                                                • Area
                                                                                                                  Long Branch
                                                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                  Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
                                                                                                                • Price
                                                                                                                  $30 and under
                                                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                                                  American, Comfort Food, Seafood
                                                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                                                  Casual Dining
                                                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                                                  Private parking and street parking available.
                                                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                                                  Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                                                  Order direct
                                                                                                                • Website
                                                                                                                  http://www.charleysoceangrill.com/
                                                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                                                  (732) 222-4499
                                                                                                                • Catering
                                                                                                                  Charley’s caters to private parties and events for any occasion. Our private party room on the second floor comfortably seats up to 100 guests and has private elevator access, private handicap accessible bathrooms, a private bar, outdoor deck and unparalleled views of the beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Our private party room is perfect for holiday parties, birthday parties, reunions, anniversaries, christenings, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvas, rehearsal dinners, small weddings, engagement parties, bridal showers, baby showers, benefits & fundraisers, networking and team building meetings, corporate events and staff parties. Our staff works closely with you to customize the options for your special moment and deliver an unforgettable experience. Please contact us at 732-222-4499 or at events@charleysoceangrill.com to book your next venue.
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