Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

6292 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

12 Mar 2025

23:30

At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 23:30.

Booked 47 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for brunch

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is a unique dining experience since Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, a unique dining experience since 1995, has a picturesque location on the famous New Jersey Shore in historical Long Branch. A huge bi-level outdoor deck brings diners even closer to the breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. The decor is truly designed to give patrons a sense of closeness to the sea.

Rooney’s provides innovative, diverse dishes with the concept of fresh seafood at the heart of its cuisine. The menus at Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant continually change to offer a different dining experience at each and every visit to this exciting oceanfront restaurant. The stylish architecture, relaxed setting and creative menus make this year-round oceanfront restaurant a favorite on the Jersey Shore

It's a big ocean...someone has to embrace it.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 15:00–21:00
Phone number
(732) 870-1200
Website
http://www.rooneysocean.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Jared Brown
Private party facilities
Rooney"s offers two oceanfront rooms for groups with guests up to 65. To book one of our two oceanfront rooms, ask one of our managers to help you customize your menu and make your party a smash hit on the ocean.

Location
100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Area
Long Branch
Cross Street
Cooper Avenue
Parking details
Rooney's has a large parking lot with over flow parking right across the street at the Promenade Beach Club year round.
Entertainment
Memorial to Labor Day at our Beach Bar:Sunday 3:00 - 6:00Monday 6:00 - 9:00Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00Friday 7:00 - 11:00Labor Day - Memorial Day indoor lounge:Friday 7:00 - 11:00
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 6,292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Best Ambience
Monmouth
Great for brunch
Monmouth
Great for outdoor dining
Monmouth
Great for scenic views
Monmouth
Most Booked

Review summary

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Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant offers a "breathtaking ocean view" and "exceptional food" that leaves patrons delighted. Guests rave about the "fresh and sophisticated" dishes, "attentive service," and the "wonderful ambiance" that enhances every visit. Highlights include the Char-Grilled Oysters and Lamb Shank, making it a "must-visit" for seafood lovers.

6,292 Reviews

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Noel
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time we dine here it's a wonderful experience. The view is EXCELLENT, the service is always flawless and the food is wonderful. It's our go-to restaurant for celebrations.
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Sean
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire family had an amazing dinner and experience at Rooney's
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KarenD
Jacksonville2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious Brunch! Many selections! Staff was wonderful!
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Diane
Philadelphia23 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely THE BEST BRUNCH I have ever been to. The food was DELICIOUS, the selection was abundant. We enjoyed it so much, while we were there we booked another brunch to celebrate my husband's upcoming birthday.
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Asia
New Jersey1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rooneys Sunday Brunch is by far one of the better brunch buffets I’ve tried in the Jersey Shore area. They are good with rotating some of the signature offerings so if you come back another time you’re sure to find some thing new for your palate. Great wait staff and beautiful Long Branch ocean views!!
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Phyllis VIP
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Except a bit noisy, great place. Food and service excellent
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Anna VIP
New York City12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Lunch with a beautiful view!! Had fresh fish board ( Halibut and Branzino) its was excellent
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Evelyn VIP
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal in a beautiful place. Thanks to Daryl and the entire staff.
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Sheila VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They always accommodate gluten free snd allergy concerns!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome lobster bisque soup Artichoke and sauce was one of the best Great swordfish and barzino
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Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 6292 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

12 Mar 2025

23:30

At the moment, there’s no online availability within 2.5 hours of 23:30.

Booked 47 times today

Google Map for Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

Cross Street
Cooper Avenue
Area
Long Branch
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30–16:00 Sun 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 15:00–21:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Rooney's has a large parking lot with over flow parking right across the street at the Promenade Beach Club year round.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jared Brown
Entertainment
Memorial to Labor Day at our Beach Bar:Sunday 3:00 - 6:00Monday 6:00 - 9:00Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00Friday 7:00 - 11:00Labor Day - Memorial Day indoor lounge:Friday 7:00 - 11:00
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rooneysocean.com/
Phone number
(732) 870-1200
Private party facilities
Rooney"s offers two oceanfront rooms for groups with guests up to 65. To book one of our two oceanfront rooms, ask one of our managers to help you customize your menu and make your party a smash hit on the ocean.

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

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Popular dishes

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Halibut

Salmon

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