801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits

Name: 801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits
Address: 801 Main St, Belmar, NJ, United States, 07719-2705
Telephone: (732) 202-7783
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

41 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits is the newest dining experience in Belmar, NJ. Located on the corner of 8th Ave. & Main St. in downtown Belmar. 801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits offers casual elegant contemporary American sit-down dining. Chef Rob Tuzeneu delivers a menu encompassing light sharable appetizers to seasonally sourced mains and crafted desserts.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Market Cuisine
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 202-7783
Website
http://801CraftKitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Rob Tuzenue

Location
801 Main St, Belmar, NJ 07719-2705
Neighborhood
Belmar
Cross street
8th Ave. & Main St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Belmar Train Station - NJ Transit // Main St. & 8th Ave. Belmar Bus Stop - NJ Transit
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Happy Hour in the Bar
Multiple dates available
Please enjoy $10 drinks, discounted beers and wine for Happy Hour from 5 PM to 7 PM.

Heirloom Carrots & Brussel Sprouts$14.00
Sriracha honey, pepitas
Meats+Cheese Board$25.00
3 cured meats, 3 cheeses, fig jam, baguette, spicy nuts
Italian Flatbread$18.00
Proscuitto, mozzerella, roasted red peppers, balsamic glaze
Butcher Bacon$18.00
Sweet & spicy
Butternut Squash Risotto$12.00
With Chinese five spice
Harvest Salad$14.00
Mixed greens & raddicchio, pears, crumbled blue cheese, candied walnuts, apple cider vinaigrette
Caesar Salad$13.00
Romaine, croutons, parmesan, classic casear dressing

Main Course

Pan Seared Halibut$32.00
Polenta, sauteed corn, leeks, and pancetta with garlic herb oil
Vegetarian Empanadas (2)$15.00
Fire-roasted corn, black beans, pepper crema
Bison Pappardelle Pasta$26.00
Mushrooms, cognac cream sauce
Airline Chicken Breast$24.00
Sweet potato & apple hash, maple glazed broccoli rabe, apple bourbon cream sauce
Heirloom Carrots & Brussel Sprouts$22.00
Sriracha honey, pepitas
New Zealand Grass Fed Ribeye$34.00
Fingerling potatoes sauteed in compound butter, finished with grated Asiago cheese balsamic glazed brussel sprouts

Sweet Endings

Sweet Endings
Ask to see our after-dinner drinks and desserts

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey - Central
Innovative
New Jersey - Central
Healthy

41 Reviews

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DavidS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Creative menu and very nice team. We sat at the bar by the open kitchen and the staff could not have been nicer. They all looked to be happy working there and it came through in the service. Food was excellent and seasonal cocktails were a treat. More people need to visit this restaurant. It is a hidden gem.
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AlisonR
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 1st time here. Staff and food were excellent. We will definitely be back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Food was good but a bit overpriced. Service was polite but VERY slow.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will definitely be back and soon. Food was delicious and creative. Service was excellent. I could become a regular there !
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VeryHappyFoodie
New York Area
59 reviews
vip
4.0
59 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Food is very good & the menu innovative. Our server Savana was pleasant & knowledgeable. Only drawback was that the noise level was intrusive, even though the restaurant wasn't crowded. I recommend giving it a try & maybe sit at the high top tables in the bar area where it was quieter.
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BrianW
New York Area
5 reviews
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
I was optimistic about this place. But the food was attempting things that the ingredients were not able to achieve. Everything tasted store bought and thrown together instead of Crafted, as the name implies. The staff was nice but inexperienced. Overall, the price was much too high for the quality, ambiance, and experience. I would not recommend it.
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KatrinaC
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place Great service Food was excellent along with cocktails
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chuckp
Coastal Georgia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was AMAZING!! Drinks were great, try the bartenders newest drink, THE HORNET Service was great! Overall one of the best restaurants in the area.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best spots for quality food in Belmar, and perhaps the whole Shore. Definitely a hidden gem. Must check it out.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience5
This is the 3rd restaurant in this space in the last 5 years. This iteration has the best chance to be a success. First off the restaurant is very nicely decorated and has a cool ambiance. We went and the tables were half full but it was far from empty. Food was excellent. We ordered a cheese and meat platter and it was very well done and plentiful. The main courses were very good. My wife had pappardelle with bison and it was delicious and pretty big. I ordered the scallops but they mistakenly brought me halibut. I took the halibut since it looked so good and I was not disappointed. Very moist and flavorful with polenta that was extremely good. The manager bought us a dessert to make up for the scallops and that was a nice treat. Overall this place is very good. Service was ok but the people are very nice. This place should be packed on a Saturday but I don't think people know it's there. A good sign outside would help. It's hidden on the second floor but it's a good find. I hope they do a better job letting people know they are there because the food is very good. We will be back.
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bobm
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Friday night, restaurant EMPTY at 6pm. Dark theme dining room with low light. Narrow tables, but ok. Food good, medium rare ribeye was raw (still pretty good). Chicken dish cooked perfectly. Service good. No reason to come back. Don't like an empty restaurant. Owners need to find a way to promote... or close restaurant.
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williem
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great experience! Servers were attentive and very sweet. The lemon risotto was spectacular (I make risotto so I am somewhat of a risotto snob!). They have a great, unique drink list. Will definitely be back, as long as I can get in. Once this place is discovered it will be challenging!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything from cocktails to apps to dinner was delicious! The presentation of the food was also fabulous. Staff was super friendly. I would moat definitely go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’d say give it a try. Sit at the bar and let Sean mix you something yummy. He will make it delicious and do it with a smile. There’s actual service here folks. Give it a try.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very nice location & decor. Enjoyed the background music .. not an extensive menu but it worked well for the 4 of us. Overall good place, just check the menu before you go
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VickiA
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great. Food was amazing. Highly recommend.
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Mamacitax3
New York Area
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Well this was the most surprising find during restaurant week! Great portions and value. Definitely going back. 😋
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MikeG
Atlantic City
82 reviews
vip
3.0
82 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Entrée prices were very reasonable. Same with some apps. Wine by the glass was a little high though. Better to order a bottle to save money. Servings were a nice size. A lot of space in the dining area where other places tend to cram you. Would recommend to others.
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TimK
Washington DC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
First time here with a reservation during Jersey Shore Restaurant Week. Cool, hip vibe with a creative, curated cocktail menu and a solid variety of entrees. Outstanding value during restaurant week, but may be a bit on the higher end other times. Guessing that the bill for two with a cocktail or glass of wine and tip would be around $200. Still would go back to try the full menu.
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ChristopherZ
New York Area
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely outstanding! Great cocktails and food! Our waitress was perfect! Might just be the best food in Monmouth County!
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KatrinaC
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent drinks and great food! Service was really good! A must go!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience1
Your ribeyes need a lot of work. Super thin and over cooked.
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Elizabeth
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall3food3service2ambience2
Really underwhelming experience, sadly. Friday night and it’s dead (just us and one other table), but somehow it took 20+ minutes to get our drinks. Food was fine but nothing special (grocery store Swiss and pepperoni on a charcuterie board?)… wine list the same old stuff. Server was over attentive when we didn’t need her, missing when we did, and forgot to put our drink re-order in. Weird space, hard to find… won’t be back.
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foodaddict
New York Area
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Had a hard time finding it until I realized it was on top of the brewery! lol Surprisingly unique decor and nice open kitchen space. Our server was excellent but will admit it was not busy on a week night. Limited but good menu, I had Halibut and it was superb. Cocktail menu is fun and reasonably priced and a decent wine list by the glass. Only disappointment was the chocolate dessert on the menu was not available but it saved me some calories. I would definately go back! Would rather go to Belmar to eat and not pay for parking! Asbury Park is such a hassle!
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joehock27
New York Area
43 reviews
vip
3.0
43 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Well, it was Valentines Day but this relative newcomer wasn’t very busy. Hostess was nice and staff was generally friendly. Food was decent. Timing of delivery not great. Will come back to see if it improves in the Fall.
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maryd
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience4
It was great- unfortunately they had staff issues ( doesn’t everyone these days) - those working went above & beyond
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KylaD
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely delicious and the staff was very attentive
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Eileen
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent hidden gem. Needs more advertising Space is lovely
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WBS3rd
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quite stormy Thursday night in Belmar. The location is top notch, Christy, our server, was spot on and could not have been more engaging and sincere if she had to be. Somewhat limited menu but the food is outrageously delicious - try the bison or the Halibut and definitely the bacon starter. At bit pricey but you get what you pay for. Don't overlook this place it is awesome and it is a must. Bravo Zulu 801 Craft Kitchen
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DoriS
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing!! The service was excellent, the food was great and we can’t wait to go back! A new hidden gem with delicious craft cocktails and dinner!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Restaurant week Food was absolutely amazing The drinks were not very good for $15 apiece. Way way too pricey .. Our martinis weren’t even filled all the way to the top. We had a 545 reservation and they ran out of lemon vodka already
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RogerE
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for restaurant week. There was a good selection of appetizers, entrees and desserts. The service was excellent and the food was delicious.
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MarissaP
Caribbean
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very pleased with our dinner and first time at 801. We will definitely be back. Get the bacon!
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Silverzcar
New York Area
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
We went during restaurant week. Very nice atmosphere with a lot of space. The appetizers were excellent (meat and cheese board-huge, flatbread, Brussels sprout/Carrot). The mains were good (Bison Pasta, rib-eye, snapper). Not quite as flavorful as I had hoped but done well. The dessert (lavender and espresso crème brûlée and banana empanada) was also good. The service was excellent and they accommodated us when we asked to move to a more comfortable seating.
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majorfoodie
Philadelphia
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We had a great dinner at 801 Craft Kitchen! For appetizers we had a watermelon salad, peach flatbreads, and a Meat & Cheese Board. Everything is made to order with fresh ingredients, and you can taste that. Dinner was Bison Pappardelle Pasta, Choritos a la Chalaca, and Grass fed Ribeyes. The Bison Pappardelle was a star, the mussels were fresh and spicy, and the ribeyes were cooked perfectly at medium rare. The Banana Empanada was the dessert we liked the most. So glad that Jersey Shore Restaurant Week introduced us to this place. We enjoyed our cocktails and meals very much and intend to return!
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jimnjshore
New York Area
66 reviews
vip
1.0
66 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Worst experience besides the place being a ghost town literally .....no one at any table I asked and keep in mind this is at 8 o'clock if we could sit upstairs and have a drink the guy says .. i I think I'm gonna close upstairs pretty soon this is the same guy who answered the phone hello when I called up to see if they had a liquor license and this must be the same guy that came to the hostess desk with a fleece on and a bad attitude horrible experience walked in walked out. It's amazing I guess they were frustrated because they were dead ....literally no one in the place my advice to them just have a good attitude ...put a smile on your face ,,,, If you had a better attitude I probably would've stayed but he was obviously miserable because of no business I'll give the place about two months before they close I won't even wish them good luck with such a bad attitude and I pray to God this kid at the front the underdressed nasty wasn't the owner or manager if so get a new one I know help is hard to find
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Kathy
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Menu is too limited. Need to add some more common items to attract new customers. Salad were great. Burgers were great. Fries tasted good but were soggy Beer selection was very limited for a brewery. Fix the menu and we will be back.
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Lisa
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere is great. The charcuterie plate was a good size. Every dish we had was well seasoned. Nice upscale addition to the neighborhood.
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shoreconnoisseur
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Has so much potential. The server was charming and great once he was able to get to us. The menu is very limited, but happily there were a couple of options for vegan husband. Airline chicken was really good. We liked the vibe of the place and the blues music. Problem area: The wine glasses are almost the size of a shot glass and were only a little more than halfway full. Maybe they are an optical illusion and really are a 5 oz. pour, but it was insulting to pay $12 for a glass of wine served that way. My suggestion to diners is get a bottle. :D My suggestion to the restaurant is get more generous looking wine glasses. Also, increase the offerings on your menu. Looking forward to trying again!
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MaryannK
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Rose was a wonderful server
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FAQs

801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits is rated 4.3 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for 801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits

801 Main St, Belmar, NJ 07719-2705

Additional information

Cross street
8th Ave. & Main St.
Neighborhood
Belmar
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Market Cuisine
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
Belmar Train Station - NJ Transit // Main St. & 8th Ave. Belmar Bus Stop - NJ Transit
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rob Tuzenue
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://801CraftKitchen.com/
Phone number
(732) 202-7783

801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Happy Hour in the Bar

Menu

The Beginning

Heirloom Carrots & Brussel Sprouts$14.00

Meats+Cheese Board$25.00

Italian Flatbread$18.00

Butcher Bacon$18.00

Butternut Squash Risotto$12.00

Harvest Salad$14.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Main Course

Pan Seared Halibut$32.00

Vegetarian Empanadas (2)$15.00

Bison Pappardelle Pasta$26.00

Airline Chicken Breast$24.00

Heirloom Carrots & Brussel Sprouts$22.00

New Zealand Grass Fed Ribeye$34.00

Sweet Endings

Sweet Endings

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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