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Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ

Brando's

4.7
4.7
3327 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Brando's was founded on the premise of great food made from quality ingredients, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere which we believe are the three elements of any enjoyable dining experience.

The chef/owner, Steven Botta, grew up in Brooklyn and learned many of recipes used at Brando's from his mother. Raised in this welcoming tradition, he believes when you enter Brando's, whether its your first time or your one hundredth time, you should always feel like they are dining with family.

Soulful Italian is the best way to describe our menu. Our culinary team has been trained at the finest culinary schools, and has over fifty years of combined experience. From our fresh pasta, to our line-caught fish, to our thirty-five day dry-aged steaks, the difference is discernible

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 774-2222
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steven Botta
  • Catering
    We offer upscale private parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability
  • Private party contact
    Susan: (732) 774-2222
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Cross street
    Cookman
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.<br />Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 3,327 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

3,327 Reviews
  1. jasonM

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    These guys and girls have passion and it shows! Great meal as always

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time. It was a birthday celebration for two friends, and the service was outstanding, the food was fantastic. We enjoyed and definitely will be back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Our waitress was a bit short in her answers. Not as friendly as we expected for a fine establishment. Usually like this place but 4 of 5 meals came drenched in sauces. I still would recommend Brandos however if you are a person that does not like a ton of sauce on your food I would be sure to tell the Waite staff. 

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  4. Margie

    New York Area

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious dinner as always with friendly knowledgeable service. Loved the grilled mahi, halibut, chicken with peppers.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food and service at Brandon’s is very good. Would definitely recommend and come back.

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  6. RogerB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Asbury area. Quality and never disappoints.

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  7. martan

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brando’s never disappoints. Great service, perfect atmosphere, delicious menu.

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  8. EmilyT

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brando’s is excellent. Beautiful atmosphere, top notch service and delicious food with very generous portions. Perfect for a special occasion.

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  9. scone15

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A Jersey gem with a great food, service and vibe. From the tuscan wings, meatball app w a salad or pasta/can be a meal, to the pastas, parms and steaks - exceptional. Service is the best in Monmouth County.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast. I highly recommend Brando’s first special occasions!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is excellent every single time! One of our favorite restaurants in the area! 

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  12. AndrewL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible food and even better service. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary on Friday night, and our table was decorated with rose petals when we arrived. They truly made us feel special and we can't wait to come back for more celebrations!

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  13. ChristopherG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brando's has all the bases covered: great food, top-notch service, excellent ambience, and a wide variety of menu items to choose from.

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  14. joanieRay

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience4
    Some woman who was a hostess, dressed like a cleaning lady in sneakers and sweatpants, yelled at us, as we were sitting at the bar that we needed to sit down, and not to hang our coats up on the backs of the chairs at the bar she was extremely rude and kept rushing us as we were trying to order a drink unbelievably rude, rude, rude, rude, During the whole course of dinner, we were continuously rushed as your cleaning lady/hostess kept giving us the evil eye. She was very disgusting. I was disgusted we all were disgusted.

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  15. FredA

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent Italian dining experience. The hype is real

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  16. budalichious

    Cancun

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a dinner with another couple, and the service food and atmosphere were all top-tier. I got the filet mignon, which was delicious and we had rex hill Pinot Noir. Can’t wait for the next visit!

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  17. GIGI

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I love the restaurant but the noise level interfers with the quality of dinning.

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  18. RyanW

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    everything was wonderful. theresa was an excellent server. cocktail was nice and strong! ;)

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and Dillon were great as always!! Thanks again!

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  20. CharlieP

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was our first time here and we were celebrating a birthday dinner. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Our table was decorated with Happy Birthday items which was a nice surprise. When dessert was brought out, the plate had Happy Birthday written on it in chocolate. That was very nice. We were not rushed for dinner even though it was crowded. We enjoyed our dinner and the experience and would definitely go back again.

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  21. KarenZ

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delish food, tasty cocktail and impeccable service! Always a great night at Brando’s!

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  22. DonnaH

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service! A bit pricey but great for a special occasion.

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  23. Johnny

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of my favorite Italian places in the area (Monmouth County NJ). I have always enjoyed their food and service.

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  24. JenniferM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service and loved the ambiance too!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was our first time and everything was amazing The cocktails and food were delicious and the service was excellent. Will definitely be going back. 

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  26. BrianS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Way overpriced and the cash only thing is pretty annoying when you're charging a premium like that.

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  27. RyanB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was delicious service was excellent. It was our first time and we’ll definitely be back!

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  28. JimD

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service. They were so kind and made our intimate wedding anniversary memorable.

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  29. Elvis

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Food was excellent, service was good, w were seated in the front of the entrance making it cold with many people waiting there for tables.

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  30. Seabreeze

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner with friends, was their first time dining at Brandi’s. Had a wonderful time. Service was perfect, food was delicious and we all enjoyed a fantastic evening.

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  31. DeniseS

    New York Area

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An awesome experience, was greeted with a happy anniversary right when we arrived. Rose petals on our table too! Food was delicious, service excellent! A complimentary dessert too.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    We came tonight for our wedding anniversary! Upon arrival there were rose pedals on our table with was perfect! Our food was phenomenal! Our waiter was exceptionally great and well knowledgeable!!! He even brought out 2 cannolis on a plate that read happy anniversary in chocolate!! The absolute sweetest touch! What a wonderful experience. We’ll def be back again and most likely for an anniversary dinner next year as well! We only have one complaint that we were sat next to a Extremely Loud and obnoxious table so it would’ve been a better experience if we were in a more quiet area such a maybe near smaller size tables . We could barely talk To each other which was pretty disappointing. Especially being as we don’t get out much bc we have a small toddler.

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  33. JamesT

    San Antonio

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time to Brando's and we loved it, food outstanding. Cant wait to come back

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  34. DarrenS

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    5* from the moment I walked in until the moment I left. Great food and service.

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  35. Justme

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    As always we had a wonderful dinner at Brando’s. This time it was Sunday Sauce - they call it Sunday Gravy but every real Italian knows, it’s ‘sauce!’ 😀 - and gluten free Pasta Bolognese. Both were amazing . The only issue I have is that while the wheat pasta is to die for I do wish they’d use a better quality gluten free pasta. The service was decent and there was always someone walking by if we needed something but the waiter could have been a bit more attentive. Although I do understand that attracting waitstaff at restaurants all over is a challenge so I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. Not to end on a negative note, Brando’s remains one of my husband’s and my list of all time favorite restaurants.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience3
    Difficult to get a reservation at Brandos given it’s popularity. We decided to go what we would consider off-peak hours, early Sunday afternoon just the two of us and indeed it wasn’t a pleasant experience. Our appetizers took close to half hour to arrive and our dinners as well over 35 minutes. Food was good but service was not at all. Our sever seemed to be more interested in watching the Sunday football games then us. Expensive yes, very much so…. Be prepared to pay surcharges for what is already, a very expensive meal and really lousy service….was looking forward to going and just a bad experience overall. Save your money not worth it…..

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  37. Denamarie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love it! Don is our favorite server! He's fantastic! Highly recommend Brandos!

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  38. erical

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    For the price of the shrimp and scallops appetizer served as a special this past weekend please reconsider using bigger shrimp. The plate presentation looked messy. I’d rather pay for 3-4 jumbo shrimp and a few scallops than what was served. Meatballs to die for!!! Tender and delicious as always.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanks for a great birthday celebration! A big shout out to Teresa for the night special. Best Carol

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals of my life. Glad was a fantastic waiter and added to the experience. Always go here for big occasions.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Brando's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 774-2222.

Brando's is rated 4.7 stars by 3327 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brando's

164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cookman
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steven Botta
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (732) 774-2222
  • Catering
    We offer upscale private parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability
  • Private party contact
    Susan: (732) 774-2222
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