Charley's Ocean Grill

4.6

541 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

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.

Additional information

Location
29 Avenel Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Phone number
(732) 222-4499
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private parking and street parking available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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

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

What 541 people are saying

Charley's Ocean Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
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 "casual beach vibe" with "great food, nice people, and beautiful place." Known for "delicious food" and "excellent service," it's popular for its "lobster tacos" and "tuna pizza." Guests appreciate the "friendly, accommodating staff" and "welcoming atmosphere," making it a "hidden gem" by the beach.

541 Reviews

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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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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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Cathy VIP
New York City7 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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Paula VIP
Dallas49 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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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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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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Kathy
Philadelphia9 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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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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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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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 4.6 stars by 541 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

29 Avenel Blvd, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

Phone number
(732) 222-4499
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 11:30–16:00 Dinner Daily 16:00–22:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private parking and street parking available.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Charley's Ocean Grill

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Wines by the Glass & Bottle

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

Sauvignon Blanc

Chardonnay

Pinot Grigio

Rosé

Cabernet Sauvignon

Pinot Noir

Merlot

Signature Cocktails

Vodka LimeadeUS$13.00

Organic MargaritaUS$13.00

Aperol SpritzUS$13.00

FroséUS$13.00

Red SangriaUS$11.00

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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