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A photo of The Shrimp Box & Outside The Box Patio Bar restaurant
1. The Shrimp Box & Outside The Box Patio Bar
4.8
Exceptional(1266)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Point Pleasant Beach
Booked 17 times today
No trip to the Jersey Shore is complete without a stop by this family operated seafood institution. Local fresh seafood, generous portions, an outdoor patio bar with creative cocktails await…
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2. Cordi's Italian Gourmet
4.9
Exceptional(987)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Brick
Booked 17 times today
Visit Cordi's Italian Gourmet today and enjoy a truly unique Italian menu served with perfection. We proudly serve only the natural French cut meats and in-house prime cuts and steaks. With 30 years of combined experience, we serve the finest Italian food in all of New Jersey.
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3. St. Stephen's Green Publick House
4.5
Awesome(454)
Price: Moderate
• Irish • Spring Lake
Booked 9 times today
St. Stephen’s Green is one of the leading restaurants in Spring Lake in Monmouth County New Jersey. Known for our authentic Irish fare and our friendly , welcoming staff, we strive to make every customer feel at home. Named after a famous inner city Publick Park in Dublin, Ireland, our Irish roots run deep. One step inside our doors and you will quickly see the classic Irish atmosphere that has made us one of the most popular restaurants in Monmouth County NJ. Whether you’re looking for a warm, cozy place to have dinner with the family a trip to one of the most authentic Irish Pubs in the area, St. Stephen’s Green is your perfect destination. Our many regular customers will tell you there are just no other restaurants in Spring Lake or the rest of Monmouth County like us. Come in today and see for yourself what they’re talking about.
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4. Flavia's Cucina Romana
4.6
Exceptional(560)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Asbury Park
Booked 20 times today
Welcome to Flavia's Cucina Romana! We invite you to experience the heart of Rome through our authentic dishes crafted with a blend of local and imported ingredients. We eagerly anticipate your visit and encourage you to bring your favorite bottle—Buon Appetito!
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5. Hen Vietnamese Kitchen and Bar
4.7
Exceptional(183)
Price: Very Expensive
• Vietnamese • Neptune
Booked 9 times today
At Hen Vietnamese Kitchen & Bar, customers can expect to be transported to a place of peaceful elegance, where food is deeply contemplated, and the unique flavors of Vietnam are celebrated. In addition to offering a wide variety of traditional dishes, Hen will also feature art and cultural events that aim to educate and engage customers in the vibrant history and diversity of Vietnam. At HEN "We believe that the Vietnamese culture deserves to be celebrated and better understood. With Hen, we aim to do just that – to create an experience that combines the best of Vietnamese culture, art, history, and intellectual thought with delicious, beautifully-presented food. We want to serve beautiful stories of people of Vietnamese origin and create meaningful community events through our elegant and deeply relaxing hospitality.” HEN is more than just a restaurant.
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6. Brando's
4.8
Exceptional(3895)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Asbury Park
Booked 38 times today
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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7. Palmetto
4.0
Excellent(51)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • Asbury Park
Booked 30 times today
Palmetto is a vibrant South Carolina-inspired restaurant nestled on the lively Asbury Park boardwalk. The eatery brings the charm and coastal elegance of Charleston to the shore, offering a menu curated by celebrity chef James Avery, featured in Hell's Kitchen on Fox. From fresh seafood dishes to flavorful Lowcountry staples, the culinary offerings are a delightful tribute to Southern hospitality and coastal comfort. Perfect for casual dining or a night out, "Palmetto" serves up an unforgettable experience with a mix of Southern warmth, vibrant flavors, and a relaxed atmosphere that brings the best of the Carolinas to the Jersey Shore.
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8. La Dolce Vita of Belmar
4.2
Awesome(2069)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Belmar
Booked 40 times today
La Dolce Vita is family owned and operated by two generations. Both ZIO (uncle) Giuseppe Salpietro and Nipote (nephew) Nicola Fuccilli invite you to experience their passion for Italian cuisine and culture.The story of La Dolce Vita began five decades ago in a small town in the hills of Sicily. It is from here that co-owner Giuseppe Salpietro brings authentic cuisine, traditions and customs, which come from centuries of good living. La Dolce Vita believes in bringing this passion for Dolce Vita, translates to mean the sweet life, into every dish that leaves our kitchen. It is our goal to make every customer feel like part of our very own family. We at La Dolce Vita believe in family and invite you and your family in to our Restaurant to experience a variety of fantastic tastes to please every palate.
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9. Flames Brazilian Steakhouse
4.2
Awesome(453)
Price: Very Expensive
• Brazilian Steakhouse • Belmar
Booked 3 times today
Flames is a Brazilian Steakhouse, located at the heart of Main St in Belmar, that features an all you can eat experience including hot savory traditional Brazilian dishes, plus a signature Gourmet Salad Bar, signed by Cordon Bleu Chef Joao Euzebio, followed by a large variety of tasteful cuts of beef, chicken, pork & lamb, served table side to your liking. At Flames Brazilian Steakhouse we are proud to serve the authentic Brazilian “Churrasco” where different tender cuts meat seasoned and roasted to perfection are brought to you, one at at time, by our Gauchos in large vertical skewers. Show time starts when you flip your token to the green side, indicating you are ready for the surprise. Our Gauchos will bring a wide variety of beef, pork, chicken, turkey and lamb to your table and slice them to your liking. Whenever you need a little break, or you feel like you are ready for desserts, you just need to flip your token back to the black side.
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10. Belmonte's Ristorante
4.5
Awesome(49)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Asbury Park
Booked 10 times today
Belmonte’s Ristorante crafts fine Italian cuisine in its elegant and charming eatery, located in the seaside resort town of Asbury Park. For starters, the portabella mushrooms stuffed with eggplant, spinach and mozzarella and the battered artichoke hearts Francese make excellent choices. If pasta is what you are craving, Belmonte’s Ristorante has many delightful choices, such as the potato gnocchi in a meaty Bolognese sauce, the shrimp pappardelle Roma with mushrooms and asparagus and the fettuccini Frankie with crumbled sausage, escarole and beans. Some of Belmonte’s Ristorante other specialty entrées include the chicken Philadelphia sautéed with shallots, mushrooms and green peppercorns, the filet mignon in sherry wine sauce and the prosciutto and mozzarella stuffed pork chops in a madeira sauce. Be sure to enjoy your sumptuous Italian meal and the beautiful ambience with a glass or two of a fine wine.

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