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Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ

Brando's

4.8 (3888)
$31 to $50
Italian
164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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.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 3,888 people are saying

Brando's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Romantic

  • Monmouth

    Italian

  • Monmouth

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brando's is a celebrated Italian restaurant in New Jersey, consistently praised for its "amazing food," "excellent service," and welcoming atmosphere. Guests highlight the "top-notch" dining experience with standout dishes like homemade pasta and seafood specials. Ideal for special occasions, Brando's offers a cozy yet upscale ambiance.
3,888 Reviews
  1. Kaitlyn

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. My boyfriend says the chicken parm is the best around. I prefer the pancheri. We’re semi-regulars and we will be back.

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  2. Efthimia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service, and ambiance. This is my fourth time here and keeps getting better

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  3. Ellen

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brando’s is always amazing! I mistakenly booked a table outside and it was too hot to enjoy our dining experience. Not Brando’s fault. They were stellar as usual! We love Brando’s!!

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  4. Joe

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The meal was excellent! Pork Stefano and Chicken Franchise were outstanding! The pistachio ice cream cake was a great dessert! We will be back soon!

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  5. Sharon VIP

    Philadelphia County22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a round table in the middle, and the room was full so it was loud. The food was excellent, and so was our waiter. Zeppole at the end were light and delicious!

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  6. Heidi

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had such a great time. It was our anniversary and there were rose petals on the table and our dessert had Happy Anniversary written in chocolate. The atmosphere was so interesting. Our waiter, Brian, was so fun and engaging and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back.

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  7. Andrew

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent, as a table we shared several appetizers and a pasta which was perfect including the zucchini. I will say they don’t do pizza after 7pm on a Friday or Saturday which is a bit of a let down but the outside of this everything was excellent

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  8. Rich

    Phoenix / Arizona1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty average overall. Waiter was nice, but even though we were right on time, we felt rushed to be seated (couldn’t enjoy a cocktail at the bar first) and they seemed to push us along all night. It’s supposed to be higher end dining, but we didn’t feel able to simply enjoy our dinner. Restaurant wasn’t filled and it was a Thursday night, so they weren’t turning the table. Didn’t get it.

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  9. Ken VIP

    Virginia69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food in a broad price range. Excellent and knowledgeable service.

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  10. Rena

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Italian Dishes as you remember or with a delicious twist. Great service, friendly atmosphere.

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FAQs

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

Brando's is rated 4.8 stars by 3888 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for Brando's

164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cookman
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–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
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