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Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ

Brando's

4.7
4.7
3778 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
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Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
Brando's was founded on the premise of great food made from quality ingredients, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere which we believe are the three elements of any enjoyable dining experience.

The chef/owner, Steven Botta, grew up in Brooklyn and learned many of recipes used at Brando's from his mother. Raised in this welcoming tradition, he believes when you enter Brando's, whether its your first time or your one hundredth time, you should always feel like they are dining with family.

Soulful Italian is the best way to describe our menu. Our culinary team has been trained at the finest culinary schools, and has over fifty years of combined experience. From our fresh pasta, to our line-caught fish, to our thirty-five day dry-aged steaks, the difference is discernible

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (732) 774-2222
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Steven Botta
  • Catering
    We offer upscale private parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability
  • Area
    Asbury Park
  • Cross Street
    Cookman
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 3,778 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Best Service

  • Monmouth

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brando's consistently delights with "outstanding food" and "excellent service," making it a top choice for special occasions. The "ambiance is inviting," while the menu offers diverse and flavorful options, from seafood to veal dishes. Though slightly pricey, the quality and experience justify the cost. Highly recommended for memorable dining.
3,778 Reviews
  1. Susan

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    18 reviews

    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Brandos is my favorite restaurant however last night’s experience didn’t live up expectations. Waiter forgot our appetizer order and then proceeded to bring it out with the main course.  I ordered rigatoni with Bolognese instead of the ziti that came with the pork chop special and he forgot to bring that so they had to take my ziti back to bring out the rigatoni

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  2. Lori

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service was wonderful! We will definitely be back!

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  3. Sharon

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional & Delicious! The Meatball appetizer was amazingly mouthwatering! The pasta bolognese was the best I’ve ever had! The waiter made fabulous suggestions! Can’t wait to go back !

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  4. Joe

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rhonda was a delight, and welcomed me in kind fashion. Dylan was a knowledgeable, & kind service professional that lent toward the enjoyable experience. After dinner, we pivoted to the bar & the bartender (didn’t get his name) was top-shelf. Thank you, All

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  5. Kim

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Linguini Sinatra, Filet, Grilled Octopus, Calamari, Tiramisu! Fabulous! We love Brando's and highly recommend it to everyone! Great food! Welcoming and super friendly and efficient staff!

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  6. Robyn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brandos is the best Italian restaurant in Monmouth county. The food is 10/10 every time. Service is fantastic, our regular waiter Brian is the best! Must go on Sunday for the Sunday sauce. Must get the pistachio ice cream cake for dessert. The meatball app is also amazing.

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  7. Francis

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. I’ve been coming here for the last 3 Valentine’s Day dinners and every single time the service is outstanding. I feel better every time I come here I drive an hour to eat here.

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  8. Mary

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the wonderful greeting upon arrival, to a great waitress "Theresa" and of course great food - this place was awesome!

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  9. David

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun beautiful restaurant in Asbury Park. My friend had the Caesar salad which looked very good. I didn’t have an appetizer but many good options to choose from I had the seafood fradiablo which was excellent and very flavorful. The zeppolies for dessert was the winner, fantastic. I would go back to Brando’s an enjoyable dining experience.

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  10. Liz

    New York City

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The stuffed veal dish was outrageously delicious! Unfortunately my leftovers got tossed and were never delivered to our table. I received a gift check to come back for 1/2 the price.. which is fine. I left disappointed not able to indulge in a delicious lunch today!

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FAQs

Brando's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 774-2222.

Brando's is rated 4.7 stars by 3778 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
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brando's

164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cookman
  • Area
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00 Sun 15:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steven Botta
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine
  • Phone number
    (732) 774-2222
  • Catering
    We offer upscale private parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability
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