The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

4.6

797 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

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2 people

3 Apr 2025

22:30

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for scenic views
Good for groups

The Robinson Ale House Asbury Park is an oceanfront restaurant on the famous Asbury Park boardwalk. The restaurant is housed in the iconic Howard Johnsons building, and customers are treated to panoramic views of the ocean and the historic Convention Hall.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:30–23:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
Phone number
(732) 774-1400
Website
https://www.therobinsonalehouseasburypark.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Area
Asbury Park
Cross Street
5th Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Please check our website for our Entertainment Schedule.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Half Marathon Race To Brunch!
5 Apr 2025 only
Whether you are cheering on a loved one or running for yourself, the only thing that tastes sweeter than crossing that finish line is brunch with Robinson Ale House! Bar will start slinging drinks at 8am and the kitchen will start serving brunch at 9am!
Hoppy Easter Buffet 2025
20 Apr 2025 only
Join us in celebrating the season with a vibrant Easter buffet, featuring a delicious spread of spring-inspired dishes from our Executive Chef Walter Quiteno! With our large buffet spreads there will be something for every plate. We will host our Easter Brunch Buffet starting at 10am and last seating will be 3pm. We will then switch to our Easter Dinner Buffet that begins at 4pm and last seating will be at 8pm. All guests that are eleven and older are $49, and guests ten and younger are $19. Whether you're gathering with family or friends, our Hoppy Eater buffet promises a festive, flavorful experience for all! Book today!
Brunchin' with Mom 2025
11 May 2025 only
This Mother's Day treat the incredible women in your life to a delicious brunch buffet they will never forget! Join us for a morning full of fluffy eggs, hot coffee, and french toast every Mom can love. Our ocean front atmosphere sets the perfect backdrop to create some cherished memories. Our first seating for our Brunch Buffet will be at 10:30am and our last seating will be 3pm. If you are eleven or older $49. Ten or younger $19. Make your reservations today!

Offers

Tuesday Burger Night
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 22:00
Join us every Tuesday from 6pm-9pm Buy one burger get one for $5 of equal or lesser value Menu (All items served with Old Bay Potato Chips) Jane- Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion La La- Avocado, Arugula, Tomato, Mayo, Muenster Turkey- Muenster, Lettuce, Russian Dressing, Whole Wheat Roll Chi-town- Bacon, Swiss, Ale House Steak House Black Bean- Pepper Jack, Pico de gallo, Lettuce, Chipotle Mayo Portabella- Marinated Portabella Cap, Roasted red peppers, muenster, lettuce, pesto, Multigrain roll Available in the dining room or Bar only
Wednesday Wine & Cheese Night
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 16:00 - 22:00
Join us every Wednesday from 6pm-9pm for a bottle of wine and cheese board for $35 Bottle of J. Lohr Wines: Merlot, Cabernet, Pinot Noir or Chardonnay Cheese Board- Chef's Selection, Seasonal accountments Available in dining room & Bar only

Artisan BreadUS$6.00
Whipped Butter | Sun-Dried Tomato Oil | Roasted Garlic
Deviled EggsUS$9.00
Scallions | Cherry Pepper Aioli
HummusUS$14.00
Hummus | Hummus Plate | Roasted Garlic Hummus | Mixed Olives | Crudités | Pita
GuacamoleUS$12.00
Pico de Gallo | Tortilla Chips | Add Shrimp 6
Fried ZucchiniUS$12.00
Pecorino | Horseradish Aioli
Parmesan Pretzel SticksUS$12.00
Three Cheese Sauce
ChiliUS$14.00
Cheddar | Scallions | Tortilla Chips
Ale House NachosUS$16.00
Tortilla Chips | Pico de Gallo | Cheese Sauce | Chili | Guacamole | Sour Cream
Blistered Brussels SproutsUS$14.00
Chili Garlic Sauce
Cheesesteak Spring RollsUS$14.00
Caramelized Onion | American Cheese | Spicy Ketchup
Baked Goat CheeseUS$16.00
Roasted Peppers | Toasted Garlic | Crostini
Buffalo ShrimpUS$16.00
Blue Cheese Crumbles | Bleu Cheese Dressing
Crispy CalamariUS$16.00
Cherry Peppers | Marinara Sauce
Crab & CakeUS$22.00
Mixed Greens | Spicy Mustard Remoulade | Brioche
Drunken ClamsUS$18.00
Shiitake Mushrooms | Tomato | Chorizo | Crostini

Raw Bar

Local OystersUS$14.00
Half Dozen | Lemon | Cocktail Sauce
- Half DozenUS$14.00
- DozenUS$26.00
Little Neck ClamsUS$12.00
Lemon | Cocktail Sauce
- Half DozenUS$12.00
- DozenUS$22.00
Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00
Lemon | Cocktail Sauce
Seafood SamplerUS$39.00
Oysters | Clams | Shrimp | 2 Lump Crab Salad

Soup

Tomato BisqueUS$8.00
New England Clam ChowderUS$11.00
Clams | Cream | Bacon | Potato
French OnionUS$12.00
Muenster | Crostini | Frizzled Onion

Grilled Cheese Bar

BoomerUS$15.00
Muenster | Mushrooms | Balsamic Glaze | Caramelized Onion
Vermont CheddarUS$15.00
Bacon | Vermont Apple Butter
Rib EyeUS$17.00
Short Rib | Muenster | Caramelized Onion | Demi-Glace
PhoenixUS$16.00
Pulled Buffalo Chicken | Cheddar | Provolone | Red Onion

Handhelds

Grilled ChickenUS$16.00
Roasted Peppers | Provolone | Pesto | Balsamic Glaze | Multigrain Bun
Honey Dipped Fried ChickenUS$18.00
Coleslaw | Pickles | Honey | Brioche
Crab & CakeUS$22.00
Mixed Greens | Spicy Mustard Remoulade | Brioche
BLTUS$14.00
Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | Avocado | Mayo | Sourdough | Add Chicken
Harvest TurkeyUS$16.00
Bacon | Muenster | Lettuce | Tomato | Mayo | Sourdough
Birria CubanaUS$16.00
Pulled Pork | Ham | Swiss | Pickles | Spicy Mustard
Steak SandwichUS$24.00
Grilled Beef Tenderloin | Provolone | Caramelized Onion | Horseradish Aioli | Toasted Torpedo Roll
Ground Beef ReubenUS$14.00
Ground Beef | Swiss | Muenster | Russian Dressing | Sauerkraut | Toasted Torpedo Roll

Entrées

Fish & ChipsUS$24.00
Beer Battered | French Fries | Tartar Sauce
Short Rib RavioliUS$28.00
Green Peas | Mushrooms | Demi-Glace
Honey SalmonUS$29.00
Roasted Potatoes | Brussels Sprouts
Crab & CakesUS$36.00
Roasted Potatoes | Brussels Sprouts
Bell & Evans ChickenUS$29.00
Roasted Potatoes | Asparagus | Demi-Glace | Cherry Peppers
MeatloafUS$22.00
Mashed Potatoes | Green Beans | Mushroom Gravy
RibsUS$20.00
Half Rack | Mac & Cheese | Sliced Jalapeño Cornbread
- Half RackUS$20.00
- Full RackUS$40.00

Tacos

Fish TacosUS$24.00
Chef's Selection | Lime | Pico de Gallo | Cilantro
- Add AvocadoUS$3.00
Birria Pork TacosUS$22.00
Onion | Cilantro | Salsa | Corn Tortilla
- Add AvocadoUS$3.00

Artisanal Flatbread

MargheritaUS$16.00
Marinara | Mozzarella | Basil
PepperoniUS$17.00
Tomato Sauce | Mozzarella | Cherry Peppers
TruffleUS$18.00
Sun-Dried Tomato Spread | Mozzarella | Mushrooms | Truffle Oil

Salads

Robinson'sUS$14.00
Mesclun | Goat Cheese | Apple | Candied Walnuts | Dried Cranberries | Balsamic Vinaigrette
CaesarUS$12.00
Romaine | Parmesan | Croutons | Garlic Anchovy Dressing
ChoppedUS$15.00
Romaine | Bacon | Red Onion | Gorgonzola | Tomato | Honey Red Wine Vinaigrette
WedgeUS$14.00
Iceberg | Bacon | Bleu Cheese Dressing | Tomato | Croutons | Bleu Cheese Crumbles
Brussels SproutUS$16.00
Shaved Brussels Sprouts | Kale | Quinoa | Butternut Squash | Beets | Apple | Red Onion | Toasted Walnuts | Chickpea | Dried Cranberries | Champagne Vinaigrette
Winter PanzanellaUS$16.00
Tuscan Kale | Roasted Butternut Squash | Beets | Toasted Walnuts | Red Onion | Apple | Goat Cheese | Champagne Vinaigrette
Chicken CobbUS$22.00
Romaine | Bacon | Avocado | Egg | Tomato | Bleu Cheese Crumbles | Honey Mustard Dressing
Salmon NiçoiseUS$22.00
Mesclun | String Beans | Egg | Olive | Tomato | Potato | Capers | Lemon Vinaigrette
Steak & BurrataUS$26.00
Arugula | Roasted Peppers | Red Onion | Balsamic Glaze

Burgers

USDA PrimeUS$25.00
10 oz USDA Prime Patty | Cheddar | Bacon | Portabella Mushroom
JaneUS$14.00
Lettuce | Tomato | Red Onion
La LaUS$16.00
Avocado | Arugula | Tomato | Mayo | Muenster
TurkeyUS$16.00
Muenster | Lettuce | Russian Dressing | Whole Wheat Roll
BLTUS$14.00
Bacon | Lettuce | Tomato | Avocado | Mayo | Sourdough
PortabellaUS$14.00
Marinated Portabella | Roasted Red Peppers | Muenster | Lettuce | Pesto | Multigrain Roll

What 797 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Great for brunch
Monmouth
Great for outdoor dining
Monmouth
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Robinson Ale House in Asbury Park offers a vibrant dining experience with "great live music" and "wonderful" ocean views. Diners rave about the "top notch" oysters and "delicious" food. While some mention parking and pricing concerns, the service is frequently praised as "excellent" with "attentive" staff, making it a "go-to" spot for many.

797 Reviews

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Cristina VIP
Hawaii8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service is always the best ! Meghan was our server today. The wait time for our apps and meal was perfect ! Everything was delicious . Looking forward to our next visit :)
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Danny
New Jersey5 reviews
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Nothing was served hot. Specific requests (fork to replace a dropped one, well-done fries, extra BBQ sauce, etc) ignored. Meh at best. Won't be back.
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Nancy
New York City6 reviews
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The hostess on the outside and roof top were obnoxious. There were empty tables on the rooftop and said they didnt have any tables. Terrible service. I went on my phone open table and got a reservation in 15 minutes. No need for that
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great live music we could hear even in the back. Can be hard to find parking. Probably will take the train next time
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wayne VIP
New York City20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyable meal, drinks and of course ambience ! Oysters were top notch !!
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Bob
Philadelphia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A super experience. The facility is great, food was wonderful (especially love the desert choices. Our server Alexa, was outstanding. Robinson is consistently a real treat.
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MelanieH
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was outstanding and server was very attentive even though she had numerous tables! We will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived early for our reservation and was seated right away. The oysters were fantastic! We ended up getting the hummus platter, the drunken clams and we each had a salad and a few drinks. Price point was great considering what we ordered. Food was delicious and fresh. I would certainly entertain coming back here again just for the oysters if nothing else!
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Sharon
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We really enjoyed or 1st experience. Staff was very helpful and super friendly. We will definitely be going back.
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Cheryl
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a great time at Robinsons Asbury Park!
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FAQs

The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park is rated 4.6 stars by 797 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

3 Apr 2025

22:30

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

Cross Street
5th Avenue
Area
Asbury Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–23:00 Sat 10:30–23:00 Sun 10:30–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Pub
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Please check our website for our Entertainment Schedule.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.therobinsonalehouseasburypark.com/
Phone number
(732) 774-1400

The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

Make a booking

Additional information

Half Marathon Race To Brunch!

Hoppy Easter Buffet 2025

Brunchin' with Mom 2025

Tuesday Burger Night

Wednesday Wine & Cheese Night

Starters

Artisan BreadUS$6.00

Deviled EggsUS$9.00

HummusUS$14.00

GuacamoleUS$12.00

Fried ZucchiniUS$12.00

Parmesan Pretzel SticksUS$12.00

ChiliUS$14.00

Ale House NachosUS$16.00

Blistered Brussels SproutsUS$14.00

Cheesesteak Spring RollsUS$14.00

Baked Goat CheeseUS$16.00

Buffalo ShrimpUS$16.00

Crispy CalamariUS$16.00

Crab & CakeUS$22.00

Drunken ClamsUS$18.00

Raw Bar

Local OystersUS$14.00

Little Neck ClamsUS$12.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$18.00

Seafood SamplerUS$39.00

Soup

Tomato BisqueUS$8.00

New England Clam ChowderUS$11.00

French OnionUS$12.00

Grilled Cheese Bar

BoomerUS$15.00

Vermont CheddarUS$15.00

Rib EyeUS$17.00

PhoenixUS$16.00

Handhelds

Grilled ChickenUS$16.00

Honey Dipped Fried ChickenUS$18.00

Crab & CakeUS$22.00

BLTUS$14.00

Harvest TurkeyUS$16.00

Birria CubanaUS$16.00

Steak SandwichUS$24.00

Ground Beef ReubenUS$14.00

Entrées

Fish & ChipsUS$24.00

Short Rib RavioliUS$28.00

Honey SalmonUS$29.00

Crab & CakesUS$36.00

Bell & Evans ChickenUS$29.00

MeatloafUS$22.00

RibsUS$20.00

Tacos

Fish TacosUS$24.00

Birria Pork TacosUS$22.00

Artisanal Flatbread

MargheritaUS$16.00

PepperoniUS$17.00

TruffleUS$18.00

Salads

Robinson'sUS$14.00

CaesarUS$12.00

ChoppedUS$15.00

WedgeUS$14.00

Brussels SproutUS$16.00

Winter PanzanellaUS$16.00

Chicken CobbUS$22.00

Salmon NiçoiseUS$22.00

Steak & BurrataUS$26.00

Burgers

USDA PrimeUS$25.00

JaneUS$14.00

La LaUS$16.00

TurkeyUS$16.00

BLTUS$14.00

PortabellaUS$14.00

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