Monmouth County takes pride in its towns, in their beaches, and most importantly, pride in their amazing eating establishments. Red Bank, Freehold, Asbury Park and Long Branch are some of the more popular towns in Monmouth County for dining, but there are some smaller towns like Rumson, Manasquan and Spring Lake that boasts of great gems too.
Here’s a list of the best restaurants in Monmouth County:
Waterfront Restaurants– The many miles of waterfront property is one of the biggest attractions among people in Monmouth County. The following restaurants are a good choice if you are looking forward to an ocean view or a riverside lunch:
1. Bahr’s Landing, Highlands
2. Inlet Cafe, Highlands
3. Kleins Waterside Cafe, Belmar
4. McLoone’s Pier House, Long Branch
5. The Marina at Oceanport, Ocean Port
6. Waypoint 622, Brielle
Seafood Restaurants– There are plenty of places to go to enjoy fresh caught New Jersey seafood. You’d be spoiled for choice. Regardless of what you searching, catch something to your liking at any of the following Monmouth County restaurants.
1. B2 Bistro + Bar, Red Bank (JBF Smart Catch Leader)
2. Bahrs Landing, Highlands
3. Brandl, Belmar
4. Catch 19, Red Bank
5. Klein’s Fish Market & Waterside Cafe, Belmar
6. Mr. Shrimp Seafood Restaurant and Market, Belmar
7. Navesink Fishery, Atlantic Highlands
8. Restaurant Diomede, Little Silver
9. Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, Long Branch
10. Seagrass Restaurant, Ocean Grove
11. Shipwreck Grill, Brielle
12. The Bonney Read, Asbury Park
13. The Inlet Cafe, Highlands
Romantic Monmouth County Restaurants– Looking for a romantic place for your special someone? Explore our list of romantic restaurants in Monmouth County. The lighting, seating, music, and yes, even food in a romantic restaurant is all that offers the opportunity for intimacy.
1. Moonstruck, Asbury Park
2. Pascal & Sabine, Asbury Park
3. Raven and the Peach, Fair Haven
4. Restaurant Nicholas, Middletown
5. Undici, Rumson
6. Avenue, Long Branch
Brunch Spots– Here are our picks of some of the most exciting brunch spots.
1. B2 Bistro, Red Bank (Brunch Sat/Sun 11am – 3pm)
2. Cardinal Provisions, Asbury Park (Brunch Sat/Sun. Breakfast/Lunch Mon-Friday)
3. Meemom’s, Wall Township
4. Molly Pitcher Inn, Red Bank (brunch). Every year heir holiday brunches sell out quickly.
5. Toast, Asbury Park, Red Bank
6. Turning Point, Holmdel, Little Silver, Long Branch, Manalapan, Sea Girt
7. Avenue, Long Branch
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