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Welcome to 801 Craft Kitchen - Belmar, NJ - 801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits, Belmar, NJ

801 Craft Kitchen & Spirits

4.3
4.3
41 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Rob Tuzenue
  • 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.
    Happy Hour in the Bar Photo

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey - Central

    Innovative

  • New Jersey - Central

    Healthy

41 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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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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

2 people

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
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