Avenue

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Address:
23 Ocean Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740

Neighborhood:
Long Branch

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Cuisine:
French

Price: $31 to $50

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Avenue Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.leclubavenue.com
Phone: (732) 759-2900
Hours of Operation: Dinner:
Sunday 4:30 pm - 10 pm
Monday thru Thursday 4:30 pm - 10 pm
Friday 4:30 pm - 11 pm
Saturday 4:30 pm -12 am

Lunch:
Monday - Friday 11 am - 3:00 pm

Brunch:
Saturday and Sunday 11 am - 3:00 pm

$30.00 3-Course Prix Fixe Menu:
Everyday 4:30 pm - 6pm (except Tuesday - 4:30 - 10pm)

Happy Hour:
Everyday 4pm-7pm
$1.80 Malpeque Oysters
$.95 Littleneck Clams
$7 Martinis and Specialty Cocktails
$6 House Wines by The Glass
Half Price Bar Menu Wednesday and Friday
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: French, American
Executive Chef: Dominique Filoni
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Private and semi-private events available.
Private Party Contact: Events Coordinator (732) 759-2900 x211
Entertainment: www.avenuenuit.com New Jersey's premier night club Avenue Nuit is a stunning roof top lounge with fabulous ocean views. Open Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 9pm-2am. Call 732-927-0008 for VIP table reservations.
Special Events & Promotions: Extension 211

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Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Covered garage pay parking, and valet parking available for $15.

A word from Avenue

Discovering the experience of dining in a place such as Cannes or Nice was never easier than now with the opening of the French Bistro and Raw Bar, Avenue. The only difference between dining at Avenue and dining along the Côte d'Azur, is that your gaze lands on waves on the other side of the… Atlantic Ocean. Avenue is located along our side of the pond, on our own eastern shores in Long Branch, New Jersey. This gleaming new restaurant is designed by the internationally renowned architect David Collins, and the collaboration is nothing short of amazing.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch
Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

Avenue - Best Restaurants in Long Branch

Diner Reviews

"I love Avenue for the drinks and the view. However, the food could be better. Almost everytime I order meat I have to send it back because of a wrong temp. Overall, I can't be too picky when I dine here because I love to sit outside and sip on my cocktails."
Dined on 7/21/2014
"Our appetizers were ok, not bad, but ho hum. Stuffed zucchini blossoms were eh, wilted. Main course of lamb shank specials were fabu. My husband recommends you serve a thin breadstick to get marrow out. Rhubarb strawberry dessert was also, delish. Our waiter, didn;t know his name, he was fantastic or a very busy Sat night."
Dined on 7/19/2014
"A beautiful outside table and pretty good food but a little snooty and servers treated the pre fixe diners as second class citizens! I specifically said we were celebrating a birthday yet nothing was done to commemorate for birthday!"
Dined on 7/19/2014
"It was nice. Sat outside. It was nice to have a seaside view. But hoped it would have been better. More entree options. But good overall"
Dined on 7/18/2014
"Avenue at Pier Village is an upscale experience. Elegant, minimalist decor, French service, and great food and drink. Did I mention that it is beachfront and has a club upstairs? Bring your friends, and bring your wallet, as this place is like "the Hamptons" at the Jersey shore....First class."
Dined on 7/18/2014
"If you eat outside in the back, the Atlantic Ocean is your backdrop. You can't beat that for atmosphere! The menu is classic French."
Dined on 7/18/2014
"Rude and pretentious. After ordering nearly $200 worth of food and drinks, the chef refused to make linguini with butter for a 7 year old. The manager was an arrogant dullard who offered no explanation other than the chef refused to accommodate this simple request. "Chef" Dominique Filoni is a joke...you're not at a Michelin Star restaurant...get over yourself!"
Dined on 7/17/2014
"You can always depend on a great meal here. We shared the onion tart which is in puff pastry. I had the 1/2 of roast chicken, delicious. The mussels are always good . Everything is well prepared. One of my favorites at the shore!"
Dined on 7/16/2014
"The wine list prices are outrageous! Lowest price for a 1/2 bottle was $36! Food was great, service, not so much"
Dined on 7/15/2014
"looking to spend day at beach (but not in water) great views and food."
Dined on 7/12/2014
"LOVED every minute of our experience. The beach views were so Romantic. Our table was over looking the ocean and the food was first rate."
Dined on 7/7/2014
"Having dined here last fall, we were eager to return for both the food and the lovely ocean view. The food was good, and the prix fixe menu was an excellent value. However, the service was less than stellar. There were a lot of very young servers who were extremely pleasant but just not real experienced or present. Many scantily clad young hostesses in high heels tottered around from here to there, mostly standing at the hostess station looking lovely. Perhaps the staffing would be better served at the tables to assist in a more seamless service experience. Be sure to dress for the heat. The A/C cannot keep this place cool...."
Dined on 7/7/2014
"Service is quite terrible and front desk has major attitude including the ditsy girl walking people to table."
Dined on 7/6/2014
"Made late reservations on 4th of July weekend for 10pm and we were seated almost immediately. The wait staff were on their A game - the second my water glass would be half full they were right there refilling the glass. Honestly, I haven't had service like this in years. Great job!"
Dined on 7/5/2014
"Will definitely come back for food, ocean views,and atmosphere. Service was good too."
Dined on 7/4/2014
"Upon entry the confusion began with little girls laughing and whispering in each other's ears only to be finally led to our table. Restaurant first stated they did not know what a decanter was then decided to say they were out of them. No flex ability for dietary restrictions. Everything must be ordered exactly as shown on menu. Restaurant would not make fired oysters despite special request made days in advance. Flowers ordered for table anniversisary dinner never was addressed and never delivered. Dinner was cooked nicely but the sides that were ordered arrived 20 minutes after dinner was 80% complete with the waitress laughing they lost the dishes. Security who runs 3rd club have no class. I would never go back ever again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Dined on 7/3/2014
"Went with another couple hoping to impress them but I think I fell short. Wether wasn't good so we couldn't eat outside. Ocean view here makes the experience so much better. Wine list is extensive More wines to choose than food. The portions are small ok for girls not so much for guys. Waitress was quick to tell us that the price for the paella was $39.00 per person not for two. However when they brought it out they did not bring plates out for us. The waitress never came back to ask if we wanted to order another drink after the first one. Service did not fit the cost of this place. You are paying for location. Food is good no doubt but we left feeling like we didn't quite get what we paid for."
Dined on 7/3/2014
"I had dinner here the other night with a couple of friends. The food was okay, the only thing I really enjoyed was the salad. We had 2 bottles of wine, and when we left I noticed there was a half bottle that we were not served. Wouldn't recommend this for good food. The atmosphere is beautiful, and thats about it."
Dined on 7/3/2014
"From the ladies at the front desk, to the bar and bartenders, to the delicious food, we had an incredible experience. Service could have been a bit more attentive, and window tables should be available to all guests, not limited to groups of six. That limitation was very disappointing. Overall, a wonderful venture, we will be back hoping for some changes. Thank You!!"
Dined on 7/2/2014
"Avenue is our go to place for entertaining. When we want to have a quiet evening with friends or just the two of us, we ask for an outside or window table. Never had a bad meal there."
Dined on 7/1/2014
"The food was fab! The service was great. I never saw the bottom of my water glass and things were clean up so quickly. Everyone was super nice! I'll be back. My only complaint was not being able to just go upstairs to the lounge. After dropping $200 on dinner I should have received free admission and no wait to go upstairs."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"My husband and our 2 friends had a reservation for 5:30. We wanted to eat outside and it started off bad when the only table was in the sun. The tables in the shade were for 5 and 6 people only. 4 people can't sit at the larger tables. We had some food restrictions for 2 people in our group. The waiter seemed flustered with that. When we said no appetizers, we had Appys at Rooneys about an hour before, the waiter said you really need to order something we r very busy and it is going to be a wait before you get your dinner. We felt obligated to get something. Our waiter suggested the small raw bar plate. It was 50.00 we didn't ask and he didn't tell us the price. Our waiter was very pushy. Our dinner for 4 was 317.00. It wasn't worth it."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"Great happy hour! Busy but service still very good, and early dinner still a great deal."
Dined on 6/28/2014
"Although we did enjoy our meal I found the menu to be quite limited."
Dined on 6/25/2014
"Although we have dined here many times, we never dined on a Sunday, when Avenue offers their Sunday Lobster Dinner. It is a 3-course dinner with a house salad, a 1 1/4 pound lobster removed from its shell and served over spring vegetables (fava beans, peas, fiddlehead ferns sprouts and orecchiette pasta) in a flavorful broth and crème brûlèe for dessert. What a treat, and only $39! As usual the noise level was high and the music was loud enough to make diners speak up, adding to the din. But the views can't be beaten and the service was okay, though he had to be reminded to bring our sparkling water and he completely misheard what wine we ordered and brought the wrong one."
Dined on 6/22/2014
"Nice service overlooking the beach. Wish they allowed plate sharing as I had 2 elders who can't eat a full meal so we wasted money on an extra entrée unnecessary. The fix price special is a good value. Steak was well prepared and the french fries were cooked perfectly."
Dined on 6/22/2014
"The experience is better out of season Being a local I eat here frequently. I find the seasonal wait staff to be a little. Rude Bartenders always on their A game Also kitchen always consistent in my experience"
Dined on 6/21/2014
"Having dined at Avenue before we were looking forward to taking friends there. Arrived to a lively Friday night bar scene with a stunning sunset. We were warmly welcomed and shown to a comfortable table. Our water order which was served efficiently. However, from that point onward things started to deteriorate. We were offered menus but then left for about 20 minutes waiting to order our cocktails. Eventually we attracted the attention of our waiter who took the drinks order. Our waiter then reappeared to take our food order. He seemed totally distracted, staring across the room and then asking us to repeat our order. The Branzino was out of this world. Our friend had ordered the Dover Sole which was "no longer available"."
Dined on 6/20/2014
"We were a party of 7 on Father Day. Had 5:30 reservations and had to wait 15 minutes just to see the maître d. It was a beautiful day and they were able to accommodate outdoor seating at our request. The service was ok at best. Had to ask for bread 3 times. They forgot our bottled water, soda, and the wine took 20 minutes to be served. The food was also ok at best. Salad overly salted, Octopus not of best quality and home made pasta flavorless. Desserts, however were outstanding. The views, being directly on the ocean cant be beat. would highly recommend this place in the summer for desserts and drinks. Not fit for foodies if your expecting a great meal."
Dined on 6/15/2014
"very poor attention to patrons with food allergies. would never go back"
Dined on 6/8/2014
"We were looking for a great spot to eat with an Ocean view, well "Avenue" delivered! We ordered Clams and Oysters for an appetizer to get us started For an Entree we selected the Bay Scallops over linguine and the Veal Chop with Mashed Potatoes The entire dining experience was pleasurable and we will definitely go back Marcel and the staff were exceptional and accommodating :-)"
Dined on 6/7/2014
"We have been here several times and it never disappoints! I highly recommend to anyone."
Dined on 6/7/2014
"This was our second time dining at Avenue. The food is very good, lovely Champagne cocktails, restaurant ambiance is beautiful, view of the sea is great, service was just okay… I think they were busy with a wedding upstairs, and special occasion parties on the main level in and outside so it left us a bit too long without attention. Otherwise, it was a wonderful time."
Dined on 6/7/2014
"Was happy to finally have gotten to this restaurant. I've heard nothing but great things. We were seated behind the servers' station in the corner of the restaurant (near the windows, though) on a slow, rainy evening. Our server was great, however the staff congregated around our table, chatted and made for a less-than-pleasant experience. And it being slow, they were overstaffed. The assisting staff constantly lingered around our table, trying to take plates while we were still eating. Food was very good and the ambiance was inviting and romantic. It is unusually loud given its size, though."
Dined on 6/3/2014
"We enjoyed our time at the bar for happy hour. My Le Bungalow drink was delicious! I can't wait to have it again. I didn't get to enjoy outside because it was too windy that day. My lobster roll was delicious that I ordered 2! My husbands burger was over cooked though but no worries the male bartender fixed the problem right away. "
Dined on 6/2/2014
"The Avenue plays up to NYC and Long Island visitors. The restaurant itself looks like a dressed-up cafeteria. The atmosphere is loud and arrogant... what is with the big bouncers walking around? The menu is limited and I had a difficult time finding anything of interest. At the end, my table ordered the Hamburger and Nicoise Salad. Neither was anything special and I am still confused why my bill came to $73.00. Oh, that's right... its because I was charged $10.00 per 12 oz bottle of beer. Overall, this is not a restaurant for foodies but for people looking to be part of a scene."
Dined on 5/30/2014
"For such a popular place very disappointed on the service and the food! Our seafood tower was excellent but the service was terrible, then they mixed up two of the burgers over cooked one and didn't put cheese of the other. When we told the waiter they forgot the cheese he brought us two cold slices of cheese, instead of offering to take it back and fix it! Then sure enough half way into my sister in laws mean she find a hair in her food. We are never the family to complain but we had no choice. For such a money maker like itself they should have a better staff working for them. Such a Shane cause this was where my gf and I had our first date. Probably won't return after this visit."
Dined on 5/25/2014
"If you are looking for a place to go for a special occassion, this is not the place for you. The bar scene and restaurant is very energetic and would probably be good for a group of people, but it's not good at all for a romantic night. First, the restaurant does not have an 2 seat tables next to the window. We requested a table with a good view and my table had my back to the ocean. We brought this up as an issue and were told this was the best table in the restaurant for a table of 2. Food was very good (my steak was cooked to perfection / the seafood tower was delicious), but the staff was hit or miss. Our waiter was great, but both the maître d and our bartender were rude, and we were sat 30 minutes late. I will not be going back."
Dined on 5/25/2014
"Took 20 min to get first drink and it was wrong. Another 20 to get the right one. Appetizers came quickly but main meal we waited another 30 min to get. Won't go back"
Dined on 5/25/2014
"Great Restaurant. A favorite since its opening. Food is outstanding, creative and never waivers from its excellence. I call it "clean food". Doesn't rely on sauces to carry the entre. Brunch was exceptional. One of our regular go to places. Service attentive without being annoying. No matter how busy, the service and timing of food delivery remains perfectly times."
Dined on 5/25/2014

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