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Avenue, Long Branch, NJ

Avenue

4 (253)
$31 to $50
French
23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kevin Cliggett
  • Private party facilities
    Private and semi-private events available.
  • Neighborhood
    Long Branch
  • 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

Experiences

  • Cork and Explore - A Guided Wine Tasting

    $18.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Wednesday for Cork and Explore, a sophisticated yet approachable way to discover new wines each week. Led by our knowledgeable sommelier Paul Tonacci, this guided tasting journey features a rotating selection of hand-picked wines from around the world. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or just beginning to explore your palate, join us for an immersive experience designed to expand your wine knowledge and enhance your appreciation of fine wines. Each week brings a fresh assortment, ensuring that no two visits are the same—making Cork and Explore a must-attend event for anyone looking to savor new flavors while deepening their understanding of the world of wine.
    Cork and Explore - A Guided Wine Tasting Photo
  • Mother's Day

    $70.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Treat the special women in your life to a memorable Mother’s Day at Avenue with oceanfront dining, a thoughtfully crafted menu, and handcrafted cocktails. Whether brunch or dinner, it’s the perfect way to celebrate.
    Mother's Day Photo
  • Gerard Bertrand Wine Dinner

    $95.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 14, 2025 only
    6:00 PM
    Attention Francophiles and wine lovers! Avenue's at it again bringing our guests another sumptuous wine dinner featuring the iconic wines from southern France's pioneering winemaker, Gerard Bertrand, including a special visit from brand ambassador, Matthew Rios! Savor exquisite food and wine pairings curated by Executive Chef Kevin Cliggett and Sommelier Paul Tonacci while being delighted with dazzling history, anecdotes, and stories of how the famous winemaker and his estate came to be and put the entire region's wines on the map! Where: Avenue When: Wednesday, May 14th from 6-8pm What: F I R S T C O U R S E: Curried Waldorf Crostini and Smoked Salmon Rillettes paired with Gérard Bertrand Crémant de Limoux Brut 2022 S E C O N D C O U R S E: Grilled Shrimp, Spiced Eggplant Caviar, grape tomatoes and olives paired with Gérard Bertrand Gris Blanc Rosé 2023 T H I R D C O U R S E: Short Rib. au Daube, smashed fingerlings paired with Gérard Bertrand Cigalus 2020 D E S S E R T D U E T: Flourless Chocolate Cake or Raspberry Coulis paired with Gérard Bertrand Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel 2018 This must-attend event is great for the savvy sipper, gregarious gourmand, or interested epicure! $95 per person. Reserve your spot today!
    Gerard Bertrand Wine Dinner Photo

Offers

  • Every Day Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM,Sat - 3:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    ALL DAY MONDAY 3 PM - 8 PM TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY Featuring Cocktails, Wines & Beers starting at $5 and bites starting at $8.

    Every Day Happy Hour Photo

What 253 people are saying

Avenue reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Great for brunch

  • Monmouth

    Great for fine wines

  • Monmouth

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Monmouth

    Romantic

  • Monmouth

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Avenue offers a "delicious" dining experience with "beautiful" ocean views and a "cozy" ambiance, accentuated by a "roaring fireplace." Guests rave about the "wonderful service," especially from attentive staff like Tyler. However, some mention slow service during busy times. Overall, it's a "great spot" for special occasions.

3,231 Reviews
  1. Adrienne

    Louisville2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our group thoroughly enjoyed the wine and food but sadly the lackluster service turned out to be the main takeaway from our experience with the Avenue.

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  2. Kyle VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I went for lunch last month and really enjoyed it — so we decided to go to dinner with another couple last night. The place was beautiful as per usual, but a few things happened that took away from the experience. My friend ordered the soup of the day, which we were told was tomato soup. What he got was a (watery) cream of spinach. The server apologized, but we weren’t told what happened. So that was odd. Then we didn’t get our food for about 90 minutes later. Turns out they gave our food to the wrong table. Not sure how that happened either. The GM came over to apologize. When the food finally did come, it was just okay. Not great at all. Then there were a couple times over the rest of the night when a server would bring food to our table, and we’d have to say it was the wrong table. At the end of the meal, when we finished our dessert, and there was clearly dessert on our table, someone brought out French fries?? We had to tell him it wasn’t ours. When all was said and done, we were there for three hour,s, and the only thing taken off the bill was the soup. I thought there would have been a little more accommodation, but sadly, no.

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  3. Judith

    New York City5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was fair the portions have become smaller. Not worth the price

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  4. Robert

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrible! So disappointed we spent our holiday family dinner there. Was led to believe that we could order whatever we’d like from menu but were told when ordering only the very limited pre fixe was available. Choices were very limited!!! Absolutely not a good value. As we left after our meal we actually saw that others were served items that were not on the pre fixe menu.
    AvenueResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Robert. We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Avenue. It's not the kind of dining experience we aim to provide, especially during your family holiday. We understand that you were led to believe certain options were available, but we regret that wasn't the case. We also apologize for any disappointment you felt about the limited choices. Your feedback is valuable and will help us improve. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance to make it right. Best, The Management Team

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  5. Vanessa VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious cocktails, wine, and Easter pre fixe menu
    AvenueResponded on April 21, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Vanessa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our cocktails, wine, and Easter pre fixe menu. We always strive to provide a delicious and memorable dining experience for our guests at Avenue. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team

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  6. Robert VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easter brunch was delicious and always love the ambience. The jazz music was terrific. One of our favorite restaurants.
    AvenueResponded on April 23, 2025
    Hello Robert, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Easter brunch and the ambiance. It's great to know that the jazz music added to the experience. We're always here to provide delicious food and service, and your feedback lets us know we're doing our job well. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team

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  7. Gino VIP

    San Diego45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience. Good food and service Ms Kwang was wonderful. Very attentive with a great attitude. We will certainly return when we are in the area.

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  8. Lauren VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very good. The waitress was very attentive.
    AvenueResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hey Lauren, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our service and food. We always strive to provide the best experience for our guests. Your feedback about the value is noted and we will certainly take it into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back to Avenue soon. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  9. Wesley

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as was the service by Malcolm. My wife said the Creme Brule was the best she has ever had.
    AvenueResponded on April 7, 2025
    Hello Wesley, Thank you for your kind words and the fantastic rating! We are thrilled you enjoyed the experience here and there is noting better than finishing on high sweet note with your wife enjoying our Creme Brulee. We will be sure to share with Malcolm how much you enjoyed his service. Your satisfaction is our top priority and it's always a pleasure to hear such positive feedback. We strive to provide excellent food and service to all our guests and your words affirm the hard work we put in every day. We look forward to welcoming you again soon at Avenue. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  10. Beth VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was absolutely wonderful! Love the view, fireplace and the ambiance here! Service was awesome too!
    AvenueResponded on April 7, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Beth! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the view, fireplace, and ambiance at Avenue as well as the service. We strive to provide an exceptional experience and your kind words truly make our day. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

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

Avenue is rated 4 stars by 253 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Avenue

23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Inside Pier Village
  • Neighborhood
    Long Branch
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Bar Wed–Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    Kevin Cliggett
  • 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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