Best Restaurants for Spicy Food in Ocean Grove

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Asbury ParkBelmarBradley BeachEatontownLong BranchManasquan

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22 restaurants available nearby

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1. Skratch Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(450)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Bradley Beach

Booked 38 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.

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2. R Bar - Asbury Park

4.9

Exceptional(1167)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Asbury Park

Booked 8 times today

Welcome to RBar - Asbury Park, Be Nice or Leave. Reservations for First Floor Dining Room and Bar Only. Call for parties of 5 or more. Upstairs Greenhouse & Balcony: Full Bar & Food Service When Open……First Come, First Served.R Yard: Full Service When Open…..First Come, First Served.

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3. Black Swan Public House

4.5

Awesome(584)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Asbury Park

Booked 14 times today

Welcome to The Black Swan. Inspired by the pubs I fell in love with on my various travels, this re-interpretation of the neighborhood Public House represents an eclectic and updated take on the traditional pub. The Black Swan explores, embraces and combines various cultural influences to appeal to different tastes, offering unique and innovative dishes like Indian-inspired curries and pastas alongside more classic dishes like Shepherd’s Pie and Fish and Chips. I purposefully divided the restaurant into four distinct areas in order to offer something for everyone and I encourage all our neighbors to stop in at any hour, day or night. So come raise a glass with me at The Black Swan Public House, where everyone is Welcome. - Chef James

4. Brando's

4.8

Exceptional(3845)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Asbury Park

Booked 37 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

5. Iron Whale

4.7

Exceptional(1736)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Asbury Park

Booked 34 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.

6. Brandl

4.5

Awesome(2041)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Belmar

Booked 4 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!

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7. The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

4.5

Awesome(802)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Asbury Park

Booked 12 times today

The Robinson Ale House Asbury Park is an oceanfront restaurant on the famous Asbury Park boardwalk. The restaurant is housed in the iconic Howard Johnsons building, and customers are treated to panoramic views of the ocean and the historic Convention Hall.

8. The Gray Street

5.0

Exceptional(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Oakhurst

In partnership with renowned Chef Pat Trama from Trama’s Trattoria, The Gray Street Coffeehouse offers an unforgettable dining experience. At The Gray Street, every menu is a collaboration - rooted in quality, crafted with creativity & nuance. Chef Pat Trama is brings his signature touch to fresh, seasonal flavors at The Gray Street.Every detail is curated to complement your favorite coffee rituals - from our sweet cinnamon Spanish Latte to our Spicy West Coast Tuna Salad.Some things that Chef Pat Trama is focused on: freshness, uniqueness, & giving you something unexpected.Located near the bustling Asbury Park boardwalk and the historic Allenhurst Beach Club, The Gray Street Coffeehouse is more than just a restaurant - it’s an experience.

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9. Spring Lake Tap House

4.4

Awesome(196)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Spring Lake

Booked 4 times today

Spring Lake Tap House is a modern take on your neighborhood pub, and perfect for happy hour, game watches, a delicious bite and more!

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10. Shipwreck Grill - Brielle

4.8

Exceptional(2323)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Point Pleasant Beach

Booked 52 times today

Shipwreck GrillNestled near the docks on the Manasquan River, in beautiful Brielle, N.J., the casual but elegant Shipwreck Grill awaits you.Our Staff is eager to create a memorable evening for you using the best cuts of meat, the freshest seafood and finest ingredients assembled by trained and dedicated chefs and served by our friendly and professional servers. Our bar utilizes the freshest ingredients for our cocktails. With over 150 bottles of wines on our wine list we have something for everyone. We seek out hard-to-find boutique wineries for bottles that you can't find anywhere else.

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SeanVIP
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing experience and service. I enjoyed my time here so much
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AURAPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Island Park
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4.6
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tony
London •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
this restaurant is on the top of its game with innovative-authentic dishes. The food is delicious and honest, backed up with great service and a great beer and wine list
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Shan SzechuanPrice: Moderate• Sichuan• Cobble Hill
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4.8
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Giselle
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
Roger (General Manager) was awesome… He always attends to the guests personally. We celebrated a birthday and we were treated so well. Thank you for an amazing experience! Giselle
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Bamboo WalkPrice: Moderate• Caribbean• Flatbush
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4.5
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Monica
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
Fantastic experience all around - food was absolutely amazing!
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The Goat by David BurkePrice: Moderate• American• Union Beach
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4.2
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gloria
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 15, 2025
We had the vodka pizza which was very good. Perfectly cooked. We also shared wings. The wings were tasty but we prefer a crispier skin. Nice ambience and the staff was attentive and friendly. Good value.
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Emmy Squared Pizza - Park SlopePrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Park Slope
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4.7

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