Bonney Read

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   CareyL

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Delicious food and excellent service! One of our favorites that we were thrilled to share with guests visiting from out of town. We love the fresh oysters and Burrata appetizer, the clams linguini never disappoints, and the key lime dessert was absolutely delicious. Enjoy!
   

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   MEDD

   New York Area

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 28, 2023

   overall4food3service5ambience5

   Mussels were excellent, but the burrrata was very disappointing.
   

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   Jasmmyn

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 26, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our waitress was attentive and friendly, fast and efficient. The food was excellent and the bartender is not cheap with the alcohol. I live an away and Sundays is my beach day so I’ll be there frequently.
   

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   Cheeseplease

   Houston

   21 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on May 25, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great food and cocktails. Amazing lobster dinner! One of Asbury’s best.
   

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   arielm

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 13, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This is my family's second time celebrating Mother's Day at Bonney Read, and we are so happy we returned! The food and drinks were delicious and well worth the price, and our waiter was super attentive and helpful. We will be going back throughout the summer.
   

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   ErikS

   New England

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   The food was very good, and the service was very good. My only concern was that I ordered a dozen oysters and they turned out to be $48. They should disclose how much they are when ordered, as that was steep.
   

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   973diner

   Atlantic City

   27 reviews

   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on May 12, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience3

   Good meals all around and fun cocktails. Not a bad joint for a group or a date. Prices are OK and ambiance is fine.
   

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   MZMETA

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 10, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience3

   Good fresh seafood with quick friendly service. Would have liked a broader range from the raw bar but everything we ordered was very good.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on May 6, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Excellent service at the high top! Drinks were great. Food was high quality though they were out of 2 dishes. The burger was really excellent for a seafood place. Acoustics are challenging.
   

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    Ludin

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3

    So, I really loved this place over the past three years. They would serve the best buckets of crab legs and fries. But this time we were told they were only serving those in summer. So we ordered the Octopus and it was tough, linguini and clam sauce tasted like it was microwaved separately then put together, the burger was sweet for some reason (maybe a sauce or an overly sweet brioche bun?) the fish tacos were just ok. But the worst part is that I live in the city and am used to paying high prices but these were ridiculous. Especially since the food was bad. At least in the city the food is excellent. I would not recommend.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall3food1service3ambience5

    Very disappointed after all the hype on this very cool looking place. Atmosphere and wait staff were friendly. We ordered clam chowder very thin and tasteless. We also ordered steamer, which were not steamer, just steamed little necks, very dry over done. We ordered the special, which was octopus. It was way overcooked and very tough. We sent that back after 1 bit, which they took off the bill. So, two soups, an order of steamers and 4 beers. Tab was $87 plus tip. Worst $100 I've ever spent. Vl
    

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    michaelD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our experience was outstanding,food ambiance,service was at a very high level.Our server Kimberly was very knowledgeable about all the items on the menu and was truly professional! I definitely recommend this restaurant!!
    

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    LUCA

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The food is really good and the service is great.
    

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    AlyssaK

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5

    Fish and chips were over battered, under cooked and very greasy. Bummer for the price.
    

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    NoelA

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Stop here for a late lunch. Food and service was pretty good. Good for small party. Ambience is casual, very shore like.
    

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    KellyL

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the fresh catch (mahi and salmon), oysters, and steamed clams. Always delicious and service is top notch. We will keep going back!
    

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    PatrickE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    I took my fiancée here for her big 55th birthday dinner and she said it was the best experience she's had in a very long time! She's a global sales person for a major event planning company and before that for a high end hotel chain, so she knows a good restaurant experience. The food was very good, although VERY salty, but still very good. But more than anything our server Taylor was AWESOME!!! He made this a high quality dining experience like we have never experienced before...or at least not for a very long time. Very attentive, knowledgeable and just an all-around really nice guy. We will definitely be coming back and she is going to recommend it for corporate parties and gatherings.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Had a great meal. Service was great. Pace of meal was just right.
    

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    WilliamG

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The seafood was fresh and very nice. It's a new menu versus what we remember but everything was very good. The service was wonderful.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food and drinks were delicious! I loved the traditional atmosphere. Only thing is the food took long to come out but it was 100% worth the wait!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2

    Server was very good but the remainder of the staff were impolite. We ordered lobster which was tepid when it arrived and melted butter was melted but only room temp so did not serve to reheat the lobster. Fries were hot though Oysters and steamed clams were good but not amazing Overall was only fair
    

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    Dennis

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great place to eat! Customer service is outstanding.
    

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    LauraB

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Thank you for a great time. The food was delicious
    

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    FrankP

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a great experience and food at the Bonney Read!!!
    

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    JeffreyC

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    We have always had the same waiter (Taylor). He’s progressional, thorough and kind. Love the oysters and salads.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3

    Most of our food was pretty good but not great. The steamed clams were some of the worst I’ve ever had. They were not fresh at all. Our server was amazing! He was energetic, polite and respectful of our space/time. Food was a little over priced for the quality although I know seafood is pricey it’s just not presented well
    

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    GordonF

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had some oysters to begin our evening, which were very tasteful. My wife had the cold lobster roll was very happy with the taste and the amount of lobster in it. I had the fresh catch grouper, which I asked to be simply grilled. Excellent! Our server was attentive but not overbearing--just right. We will definitely come to Bonney Read for dinner again.
    

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    JanetD

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5

    Both disappointed in our meals - paella (which for some reason the chef decided to put aioli all over when that was not listed as an ingredient on the menu) and the catch of the day of salmon (that just seemed old). Will try one more time but that’s it if they do not improve.
    

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    MaryA

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great menu choices. A little pricey. Food was delicious. Service was excellent.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing Food and Taylor (our host) was awesome! Great time and heading back each Friday during Lent. Great food and people…
    

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    DCH622

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    My husband and I took our family of 5 here for the first time. The atmosphere was fun and had casual coastal decor. Raw bar right there when you enter. We had some apps and chowder (all good) and dinners including burgers, fish sandwich, salmon and paella. The fries with Old Bay seasoning were generously seasoned, but delicious! The only complaint was the lack of shrimp in the paella. Maybe it was finely chopped but my husband couldn't find any. In general, the Bonny Read is a fun place to enjoy a great selection of drinks, good food and friendly service. We all agreed we'd come back.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Our meal was incredible. The seafood was cooked perfectly, and the strip steak was to die for!!!!
    

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    garyc

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Dinner was pleasant, food was well prepared, salmon and oysters were super fresh. Burrata small plate was superb. Our waiter was pleasant, helpful and only once a tad forgetful about a request for some additional bread for the burrata. The place is a tad rough and ambiance was a little lacking but overall we enjoyed our dinner and wine. It was a tad pricey for what it was.
    

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    EatFood

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love the happy hour specials and on a Saturday! (At the bar only) Nice vibe. Like all the windows with a lot of natural light during the day.
    

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    MikeG

    Atlantic City

    79 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Great drinks and great food selection. Prices were fair for entrées, but a little high for apps (i.e. $28 for octopus). Dessert selection was just okay. Felt like there should be more than one flavor of gelato. Our friends like to drink espresso but they did not serve it here. Would definitely return again and would recommend to our friends as well.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My hubby and I drove down from Montclair NJ to enjoy a great lunch to celebrate my birthday. Bonney Read did not disappoint! The food and cocktails were amazing and, the atmosphere was light and fun! Our waitress, Kimberly was outstanding throughout our meal, and ensured we didn’t want for anything. We look forward to our next visit!
    

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    JanetD

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    Was very disappointed in the portion size for the clam stew - was an appetizer portion of maybe 10 clams, clearly not an entre portion for $26 - they gave me a free side of broccoli but should have given more clams - was very tasty but left hungry - was told after the fact that people usually add pasta to the dish to make it more substantial so basically saying it’s not an entree - server was great though - will be back but will never order this again
    

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    DianeM

    New England

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    As usual, food and service outstanding!
    

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    silverboxdiner

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Paella special was delicious. We had the whitish dip and the burrata appetizer were also really good.
    

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    JanetD

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    First time and it was great - fun place - good menu variety - will go back soon - not much more to add
    

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