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1. Nicholas Barrel & Roost
4.7
Exceptional(4841)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Red Bank
Booked 83 times today
Nicholas Barrel & Roost is a vibrant bar scene due to its lively atmosphere and bustling bar. Patrons rave about the 'great vibe' and 'cool vibes' in the bar area, and the 'extensive menu' of drinks. The place is also described as having 'a number of dining rooms' and an 'ample bar', indicating a variety of settings for different types of experiences.
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2. Semolina Restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(3270)
Price: Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Red Bank
Booked 29 times today
Semolina Restaurant is a farm to table, BYO dining establishment serving simple, casual cuisine. Semolina's menu highlights the seasonality of fresh, local ingredients with a focus on fresh, made in-house pastas.
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3. Albarino Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1436)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Red Bank
Booked 20 times today
Inspired​ ​by​ ​the​ ​social​ ​dining​ ​culture​ ​and​ ​Cervezerias​ ​in​ ​Spain,​ ​Albariño Restaurant features Spanish-inspired dishes. From Patatas Bravas to our Paella Valenciana, our menu is intended for guests to enjoy "tapas style" where everyone tries a bit of everything. Our wine list features Spain's best producers, and our Sangria Flight can't be missed!Visit our Wine Shop after your meal, featuring Wine Tastings every month. Buy 3 bottles, get 10% off!Happy Hour weekdays 3-6pm at the Bar and High Top Tables.
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4. Pazzo Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(4731)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Red Bank
Booked 34 times today
Pazzo is an Italian restaurant in Red Bank serving a variety of traditional menu items, along with several unique family recipes and other creative fare. Our Italian cuisine is made with the freshest ingredients from local farms and importers direct from Italy. Wines, craft beers and exclusive cocktails are paired with our dishes to enhance your dining experience. We also offer Gluten Free pizzas and pastas!
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5. Buona Sera
4.7
Exceptional(1789)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Red Bank
Booked 23 times today
(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events. Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.
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6. Char Steakhouse - Red Bank
4.7
Exceptional(3077)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Red Bank
Booked 29 times today
Finally, a New York style atmosphere and experience crosses the Hudson to Central Jersey. Char Steakhouse's innovative cuisine features only the finest cuts of Dry Aged and Prime Beef with fish delivered fresh daily. Guests will dine by landscaped views revealed by towering windows. Mahogany wood walls and ceiling treatments create an authentic steakhouse environment rivaled by none in the New Jersey dining scene. Unique features include four modern fireplaces that are the first of their kind, a curved wall of water that rains serenity in the aptly named Rain Room. Guests can enjoy 7 cuts of the finest quality dry aged beef or snack on oysters and colossal blue crab from our premier raw bar. Seating in the lounge is offered on a first come first serve basis or party goers can reserve arched custom booths for up to twelve. Our highly trained and experienced staff exhibit warmth and hospitality in welcoming Char's guests home. All of this at a prices you never thought possible.
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7. The Dining Room - Molly Pitcher Inn
4.8
Exceptional(1296)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Red Bank
Booked 17 times today
The Molly Pitcher Inn prides itself not only in its fine dining menu but also its service and atmosphere. It is an ideal setting for that special occasion or just an elegant dining experience. Under the crystal chandeliers of our Dining Room, we serve some the most tantalizing cuisine in all of New Jersey. Our panoramic windows provide a truly breathtaking vista. No matter what season or time of day, the quiet stillness of the Navesink River envelops all who dine here.
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8. Gargiulos Tinton Falls
4.8
Exceptional(1309)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Tinton Falls
Booked 11 times today
After serving classic Neapolitan Cuisine for over 50 years in Brooklyn, three generations later, the Russo family has decided to bring the Gargiulo’s to Tinton Falls, New Jersey! Bringing along the food you love, the family traditions you cherish, and new memories that will last a lifetime – all without having to cross two bridges!’
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9. The Robinson Ale House - Red Bank
4.7
Exceptional(1553)
Price: Expensive
• American • Red Bank
Booked 32 times today
The Robinson Ale House features the design of an ale house from the 1930s and 1940s but with a modern twist and menu, which features craft beers and inventive burgers.Thank you for making your reservation at The Robinson Ale House in Red Bank. Please note that Outdoor Reservations, when available, and Indoor (Standard) Reservations are not interchangeable. Please be aware of the specific dining area when booking your table.We look forward to seeing you!
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10. Triumph Restaurant & Brewery
4.5
Awesome(575)
Price: Moderate
• American • Red Bank
Booked 16 times today
Triumph Brewing Co. is a vibrant bar scene due to its live, original music Thursday-Sunday, and its welcoming staff. The menu is creative and changes seasonally, and the brewery offers a great beer selection. The ambiance is modern and comfortable, and the outdoor patio is perfect for dog lovers. Reviews rave about the terrific ambiance, great service, and delicious food. It's described as laid back but classy, making it perfect for group outings or date nights.
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