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Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails

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Address:
3410 Rt 37 East
Toms River, NJ 08753

Neighborhood:
Toms River

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.aquablukitchen.com
Email: info@aquablukitchen.com
Phone: (732) 270-1180
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm;
Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Chef Oscar Toro
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Aqua Blu can host special events for groups of almost any size. A semi-private area offering views of the open kitchen can be reserved for groups of up to 80 guests. The private Rustic Room can accommodate up to 60 guests, and is ideal for both intimate celebrations and high-level business gatherings. The Aqua Blu Banquet Room is also available for large-scale receptions and seated events of up to 140 guests.
Private Party Contact: Cathy Varriale (732) 270-1180

Getting there

Cross Street: Bridge St.
Parking: Private Lot

A word from Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails

Owners Vincenzo and Caterina Varriale redefine hospitality by welcoming you to their newest venture, Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails. This one of a kind bar and restaurant offers an eclectic variety of dishes, uniquely vibrant and friendly service in a chic yet sophisticated atmosphere. Under the… culinary guidance of Chef Oscar Toro, our menu offers a seasonal modern twist on American cuisine influenced by international fare. The invigorating space is made up of multiple dining rooms, two full service bars and a lounge. The restaurant is situated at 3410 Route 37 east Toms River, NJ, right at the foot of the Seaside bridge. Please join us for extended Happy Hour, daily specials and weekly entertainment.Continued

Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails

3.3

45 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

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36 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

36 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

vibrant bar scene(15)
fit for foodies(12)
good for groups(11)

special occasion(11)
hot spot(9)
neighborhood gem(7)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (36)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food was very good, but noise

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was very good, but noise level was so loud it was difficult to hold a conversation. Our side dishes were delivered while we were eating our salads, so they were cold by the time we received our entrees."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

excellent food, and nice decor,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"excellent food, and nice decor, they really dropped the ball on design tho. visable kitchen is on the bay side (where there should be windows) and the lack of windows, hurts the ambiance some. will be back for sure! (the short ribs are awesome!)"

Dined on 04/11/2012

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Went to Aqua Blu this Sat.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went to Aqua Blu this Sat. w/ a group of friends to celebrate my bday. Seated in back room & couldn't hear music. Took 10 min to place our drink order. Ordered fried calamari - disaster. Waitress brought it to our table and it was brownish-black from being fried too long. Tasted like old oil. We found a blackened french fry at the bottom of the plate, apparently a remnant from the fryer. Gross!!! Pointed this out to the waitress and asked for a new plate (she took it off our bill). I got pacchetti (?) pasta - was lukewarm, almost TOO al dente, with smoky red sauce (not to my liking, same issue w/ sauce for calamari) and a couple dollops of riccotta. Thoroughly unimpressed. Would not recommend to everyone. Also, everyone here was OLD!!!!!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

THE ATOMSPHERE WAS SOPHISTICATED

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"THE ATOMSPHERE WAS SOPHISTICATED CASUAL IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN EXPLAIN IT. THE FOOD CHOICES WERE NUMEROUS AND THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS. OUR WAITER WAS EXTREMELY FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL IS DESCRIBING THE APPETIZER AND ENTREE COURSES. THE BAR IS LARGE WITH A VARIED BEER SELECTION AND GREAT COCKTAILS. THERE'S ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING AND PLENTY OF UNIQUE SPACES TO LOUNGE IN. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT TO EVERYONE."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Would not go back. Not that

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Would not go back. Not that great for the price. Very loud when you walk in the front door due to the bar. It was so loud the hostess could not hear our name. For a restaurant next to the water there were no windows and no water views. Poor layout."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2007

Special Features: vibrant bar scene

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing, when you paid

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Disappointing, when you paid premium price you expect a good experience.
Aqua is more like a loud bar than a fine dining place. The service was poor, we waited a very long time for our entree, one dish was poor and the other just ok. High top tables and a band add to the club appearence. Aqua is trying to be all things at once and should just do a bar menu that fits their club."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

had a wonderful waiter and

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"had a wonderful waiter and the food was fantastic."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2012

Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

So happy Aqua Blu opened.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/22/2012

2004

Dined on 02/22/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"So happy Aqua Blu opened. Very close to home. Have not had a bad meal here. The tuna & avacado apt is wonderful as is the skirt steak, beef carpaccio, sea bass and pizza. It's so nice to go to a restaurant & have a hard time desiding what to order because it's all so good."