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Best Romantic Restaurants in Avon-by-the-Sea

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A photo of The Grand Tavern restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(1191)
Price: Expensive
• American • Neptune
Booked 29 times today
Beef, fat, butter and cream. Isn’t life Grand?#beeffatbutterandcream#isntlifegrand
A photo of Skratch Kitchen restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(429)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Bradley Beach
Booked 13 times today
Through a lot of hard work and trial, we created our custom designed rustic menu to ensure you will enjoy high-quality food with memorable flavors.
A photo of Brando's restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3835)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Asbury Park
Booked 32 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
A photo of AP Rooftop restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(428)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Asbury Park
Booked 63 times today
On top of the 5th Avenue pavilion in Asbury Park, a sophisticated look with a comfortable vibe including two fireplaces & a lounge area. Please note, for parties of 10 or more, please give us a call to make your reservation. A credit card is required to hold large party bookings. We kindly ask for at least 24 hours' notice for any cancellations—otherwise, a $20 per person fee will apply.
A photo of Iron Whale restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1730)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Asbury Park
Booked 35 times today
Intimate dining experience that showcases Asbury Parks trendy neighborhood. Located on the boardwalk, we showcase those stunning oceanfront views in every area of our restaurant. We feature fresh seafood, fish, and a raw bar serving the highest quality ingredients, along with our specialty craft cocktails and our assorted wine list. This concept serves as the perfect dining destination for any occasion day or night. Iron Whale is open 7 days a week.
A photo of Brandl restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2040)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Belmar
Booked 2 times today
Innovative American cuisine offering Live Jazz on Friday nights and specials events throughout the year. In addition to seasonal favorites and specials, the menu features specialities such as our Lazy Lobster poached in vanilla bean butter, served over asparagus risotto. Brandl—THE Dining Destination for the Jersey Shore!
A photo of La Dolce Vita of Belmar restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2050)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Belmar
Booked 16 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.
A photo of Flavia's Cucina Romana restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(546)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Asbury Park
Booked 8 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!
A photo of Scarborough Fair restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2430)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Manasquan
Booked 15 times today
This restaurant was a farmhouse from 1879 to 1969.Now, it is winning OpenTable’s “Diner’s Choice Award” for Romantic. Now, if you Google “romantic restaurants” and you are close to Sea Girt, NJ, Scarborough Fair Restaurant will be the first result!Scarborough Fair has the most unique, romantic ambiance in Central New Jersey. It is like no place you have ever been to.Have a spontaneous romantic dinner there. If you like quiet, and want to guarantee a romantic table, go on a week night. You will love the romantic atmosphere. Enjoy our delicious eclectic cuisine in this neighborhood gem.
A photo of Flames Brazilian Steakhouse restaurant
4.1
Excellent(452)
Price: Very Expensive
• Brazilian Steakhouse • Belmar
Booked 9 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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  • LizVIP
    New Jersey •22 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Our waitress was awesome, although I did not get her name. We ordered the lamb chops, which are always on point, hot pepperoni pizza-delicious, sliders -double order, ricotta-a must. Try it as it was different and had the consistency of cream cheese. The only disappointment was the panzanella salad. We are not sure what kind of lettuce was used, and it was lacking overall. Perhaps not in season. We skipped dessert. It was a birthday dinner w great girlfriends. Overall a great night although for a Monday night things took longer than usual. Maybe short staffed. A great bar and right on the boardwalk overlooking the ocean.
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    AP RooftopPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Asbury Park
    4.7
  • KellyVIP
    Indiana •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Very much enjoyed our food, sat outside which was nice on a beautiful night
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    Brando'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Asbury Park
    4.8
  • Heather
    New York City •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    I thought the Mother's Day brunch was overpriced. The portions were small and not very good. There were mediocre bagels with containers of cream cheese like you'd get at Dunkin Donuts, tiny pieces of salmon. The dessert was one cookie, a few tarts, an Italian pastry, and a bite of a cake.
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    Iron WhalePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Asbury Park
    4.7
  • Joe
    Philadelphia County •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    This place is wonderful, all I can say is go there, food and service great, try the Cajun clams
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    Skratch KitchenPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Bradley Beach
    4.8
  • PeterVIP
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 1, 2025
    Love the fact that a bar/tavern is cooking up some the most tasty creative dishes in the area. And Emily is one of the best servers you will find anywhere. A true gem!
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    The Grand TavernPrice: Expensive• American• Neptune
    4.9
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