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Avenue, Long Branch, NJ

Avenue

4.3
4.3
3020 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Discovering the experience of dining in a place such as Cannes or Nice was never easier than now with the opening of the French Bistro and Raw Bar, Avenue. The only difference between dining at Avenue and dining along the Côte d'Azur, is that your gaze lands on waves on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. Avenue is located along our side of the pond, on our own eastern shores in Long Branch, New Jersey. This gleaming new restaurant is designed by the internationally renowned architect David Collins, and the collaboration is nothing short of amazing.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (732) 759-2900

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Eric Guerin

  • Private party facilities

    Private and semi-private events available.

  • Private party contact

    Events Coordinator: (732) 759-2900 ext. 211

  • Neighborhood

    Long Branch, New Jersey

  • Cross street

    Inside Pier Village

  • Parking details

    Covered garage pay parking available.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,020 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey - Central

    Great for scenic views

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Great ambience and good food. The lunch menu was limited and food was not great but definitely not bad. It was okay. We had the Grand Royale seafood tower, Lobster roll, steak tartare among other things. All were just okay especially when considering the price. However, the ambience more than made up for it. We had a beautiful window seat with an ocean view. The table and room were spacious. Service was good. The biggest disappointment were the drinks which are super small but standard priced - think shrinkflation.
  2. ferrari2019

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience4
    Wasn’t even too crowded but we had a hard time getting our waiter. We asked for a dessert menu (waiter did not offer) and 20 mins later we were still trying to order our dessert so we opted to leave instead. Also the drinks were VERY watered down - which is sad given the price. Disappointed to be leaving this review as this used to be one of my fav places in Pier Village.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience5
    Excellent food! We enjoyed every dish that we got. However, service was not great. Not because the waitress was not good but everything took A LONG time. We arrived at 630 and left at 930pm. (Party of 3) Drinks took about 20 mins and waitress said the bar was packed so she apoglized. Overall, I would give it another try in a few months to see if they worked out the service issues but the food was the star here. Not the whole experience.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It was closed. It is not good that the restaurant is closed and I have friends coming with a reservation in open table 👎
  5. RhiannonH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite places in Jersey. Perfect place to have a lovely meal overlooking the ocean. Food is always amazing and the staff is incredible
  6. Bobster212

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We have been coming here for years and over the last two or three years we have noticed a decline in the quality of the food. The portion sizes are smaller, and the quality of the cuisine has become less than excellent.  The service was very good, and the ambience was excellent, but we would hesitate to return. 
  7. Francee

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a bit expensive for Mother’s Day dinner as people had children. I love the place but $300 for 3 is a lot.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Went for Mother’s Day and wasn’t informed of prefix menus prior which isn’t that big of a deal but would have liked to have had a regular ala carte. Drinks weren’t that good. Food came out a little cold. Wine came after we already fished entrees. Utensils were taken away and had to ask for them multiple times. Kind of a snowball effect making the experience tougher to enjoy.
  9. QuinnC

    Phoenix

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Service was below average and the food experience was less than desirable for $80 per person a fixed menu. Give more options
  10. StevenS

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been here many times, but last night was an even better experience than we have had before. My daughter has dietary issues and saw that for Mother’s Day menu they had a special dessert that was dairy free. I asked if they could make it for her and was initially told they didn’t think so. But, not only did they make it, the chef came out pulled up a chair and explained how we could make it at home. This gesture made her (and us) VERY happy!! Service, food, and drinks were amazing as always.
  11. GinaF

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Host at the front very rude and waited to be seated with no one in the restaurant
  12. Critic

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    This time is burger was not good. The menue hasn't changed for a long time.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service! The location is spectacular and the food was delicious even if ordinary.
  14. Dcpgomez

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The service was good, the food is a bit overpriced but tasty.
  15. DesignerDiner

    New York Area

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service, and wine list were absolutely fantastic! We will definitely be back!
  16. JulieM

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was phenomenal…from the delicious happy hour martinis at the beautiful bar to the delectable three course meal from the restaurant week menu to the impeccable service from our lovely waitress…such a glorious evening!
  17. EsteeNJ

    New York Area

    39 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience3
    Unfortunately service was extremely slow and disorganized last night at Avenue. The food and cocktails were quite good, tho some of the food was not quite hot enough, and the coffee was lukewarm. Dinner in total was 3 hours for a party of 4.
  18. BobbyB

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Pretentious. Wine list has to be accessed on your phone. Scroll FOREVER through hundreds of 3 digit priced wines to find an affordable bottle for a simple night out.Went for Restaurant Week so can't comment on regular menu, but our dinners were nice, not wonderful. Our choice of dessert, (Pot de Crème - Dark Chocolate Custard Topped with Crème Chantilly & Sprinkles) was merely a premade and refrigerated chocolate pudding with whipped cream.
  19. MichaelG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was amazing! My wife and I went for our birthday and had the Ribeye for two. Literally one of the best I’ve ever had! Thank you for a great birthday dinner!
  20. Button

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Our server was lovely and overall the food was tasty. Unfortunately, due to a policy which we understand is enforced by the chef, not the waitstaff, a simple substitution of one type of potato for another with the main dish was not allowed. Although the policy of no substitutions is stated on the menu, we were 4 of only 11 people dining on a slow Thursday night in April. It was also a birthday dinner and an exception could have been made in this case. Perhaps on a busy weekend, substituting a different potato might upset the kitchen, this was not the case last night.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience5
    Weak service. Not attentive at all. Weak service. Not even close to being attentive.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience4
    What is happened to our beloved Avenue? On Easter Sunday, our server had no one to clean tables or remove dishes. He was totally overwhelmed with too many tables and no support. We arrive for brunch at 2 PM and due to slow service. We were not finished until 5 PM. Our family has a long history enjoying Avenue; this is the second time we have been very disappointed with the service. The last time we popped into the bar, a server was acting as the sole bartender. While he tried his best, he was in over his head. We’re not experiencing service issues with any other restaurants that we visit, not sure what’s happening here.
  23. DirkR

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    We love the Avenue for the food, service, location, and ambience. However, on Easter Brunch, it was much noisier than we recall - easier to hear conversations from nearby tables than at our own, and the temp of the room was a bit cool. The food and service, as always, was excellent. We felt the brunch price was a bit steep for what we ordered. If you seen towards the meats, then the price is more appropriate. If you lean towards the breakfast items, it is quite expensive. We will be back, but probably for standard meals.
  24. Kevin

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience3
    Server took over 20min to get us two drinks: glass of wine the other a bloody mary. Bar was empty so not sure why it took that long. Second, our entrees came before our appetizers and lastly when the server cleared our apps he dropped my vinaigrette covered knife onto my $5000 Hermat couture dress. I quickly asked him for club soda and he darted off and after waiting for at least 10min I went up to the bar myself and just asked the bartender for club soda. Took me 60 seconds. Server came back 15min later with my club soda. Overall he was apologetic but not coming back
  25. MicheleF

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easter brunch was great! Wonderful food and service.
  26. JoyB

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous Easter Day brunch! Food was amazing and service was wonderful. Drinks were very very expensive though - but still it was a lovely brunch and the views of the ocean are spectacular.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Avenue was serene and quiet as we ate our lunch. The food was fresh and tasted delicious. Service could not have been better. It’s always beautiful to have lunch along the beach. But I’d definitely bring back real physical menus. People should have a choice or just the physical ones.
  28. ChrissyReviews

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our anniversary and we had a beautiful and perfect dinner. The service was excellent as usual. Thank you so much.
  29. janetm

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, beautiful room. We love Avenue for date night and getting together with friends
  30. CristineV

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Such a great spot for Brunch! Best french toast ever and the Bellini’s were delicious. The view of the ocean is beautiful, the restaurant is gorgeous and the vibe was perfect. Just get there early because parking can be very tricky especially if you go in the summer.
  31. LouiseD

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We were seated at a spacious banquet ordered 2 champagne and a nicoisr salad and sea scallops. Excellent dinner
  32. JaneP

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our second visit in the past few weeks. Both times the service and food were superb. Most recently, we had a reservation on a Saturday night, and were seated promptly. The host was very gracious and took us to a table closer to the Ocean. What a view! Wine and beer served right away. We had the beet salad and endive salad for starters, both great. Then I had the mushroom tart appetizer as my main dish, it is heavenly. The others had the gnocchi and trout almandine, not a morsel left on either plate. If you want an elegant dinner at a gorgeous location, this is the place for you. You will not be disappointed.
  33. DianeG

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As an RD, I am a foodie. This place is incredible. I went for brunch the day after we had dinner. The food is not cheap but then good food can't be cheap. The highest quality ingredients and an amazing menu. The service was great. Couldn't think of a thing to criticize other than a little louder than I am
  34. DonD

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very impressive room design, food quality, and service. Although we were a couple amongst only two others in the dining room. Beautiful place, comfortable, nice background music. My only complaint was the lack of real paper menus. Had to scroll through menu on my smartphone. Not at all in keeping with the elegance and pricing for such quality food and surroundings. A real turnoff for me not to leaf through textured paper in faux leather binder.
  35. EllenS

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience5
    perhaps because it is the winter, the menu was limited and the dishes we selected were mediocre. We started with the squid appetizer in a red sauce (just ok) and entrees were Niçoise (you would think in a French style restaurant that would be spectacular) which was dry (little / no dressing) and HEAPED with canned tuna on one or two pieces of romaine, but some fresh sliced as well. very odd. one or two potatoes and small portion of eggs. dressing was good when i asked for some. my guest had gnocchi with mushrooms. tons of mushrooms, sauce was good but very few gnocchi's. All in all disappointing. The view and room were spectacular.
  36. StephH

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely morning for Girls Birthday Brunch overlooking the ocean. Service was gracious and attentive. Food was excellent. Drinks fun and fruity! Perfect!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    $38 dollar lobster roll had hard roll, spice and more tomatoes than lobster. Wasted not worth ordering. Just not good but expensive considering how much lobster they put in it,
  38. Leeyann

    New York Area

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful birthday dinner! Service was excellent, dinner was delicious. Trout almandine, salmon, paella, steak frites-all prepared perfectly! Escargot and French onion soup-superb! Great desserts too!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience5
    The service was very poor and the food was not to the standard that it used to be
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Awful experience the last few times with service. Sad because used to love the place.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Avenue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 759-2900.

Avenue is rated 4.3 stars by 3020 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 18 times today
Google Map for Avenue

23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Inside Pier Village

  • Neighborhood

    Long Branch, New Jersey

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Fri, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Covered garage pay parking available.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Eric Guerin

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (732) 759-2900

  • Private party facilities

    Private and semi-private events available.

  • Private party contact

    Events Coordinator: (732) 759-2900 ext. 211

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