Avenue

Name: Avenue
Address: 23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ, United States, 07740
Telephone: (732) 759-2900
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 3.8

3.8 (280)

$31 to $50

French

23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for groups

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 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:15 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 759-2900
Website
https://www.avenuelongbranch.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kevin Cliggett
Private party facilities
Private and semi-private events available.

Location
23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740
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.
Avenue Wine Walk Around Experience
$30.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 30, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Avenue’s Premier Walk-Around Wine Tasting Join us on the last Wednesday of each month from 6-8 PM for an exclusive walk-around wine tasting at Avenue. For just $30 per person, guests can explore a curated selection of wines in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Set in our Main Dining Room lounge, this event features three esteemed wine vendors—each showcasing four exceptional wines with expert tasting notes. Mingle with fellow wine enthusiasts, engage with knowledgeable wine professionals, and savor a Chef-prepared small plate to complement the experience. This is the perfect opportunity to discover new favorites in a fun and approachable way.

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.

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Popular dishes

Escargot$16.00
Garlic-Parsley Butter
Roasted Tomato Soup$12.00
Basil Pesto, Herb Croutons
Macaroni Gratin$12.00
Cavatappi Pasta, Mornay Sauce, Thyme Breadcrumbs
Tuna Tartare$21.00
Cucumber, Capers, Avocado Green Goddess, Espelette
Burrata $19.00
Basil Pesto, Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula, Aged Balsamic
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$23.00
Corn Succotash, Smoked Paprika Aioli
Cheese & Charcuterie$21.00
Imported Cheese & Cured Meats, Olives, Grain Mustard, Crostini, Fig Chutney
Assiette De Fromages$21.00
Chef ’s Selection of Three Cheeses with Fresh Baguette and Traditional Accoutrements
Steak Tartare$24.00
Quail Egg, Capers, Dijon, Crostini

Salades

Add Chicken Paillard 7

Salade Verte$16.00
Bibb Lettuce , Haricots Verts, Radish, Tarragon, Banyuls Vinaigrette
Niçoise$28.00
Gem Lettuce, Confit Tuna, French Beans, Potatoes, Dijon Vinaigrette
Beet Salad $16.00
Goat Cheese, Toasted Pistachio, Arugula, Citrus Vinaigrette
Artichoke Salad$19.00
Chickpeas, Roasted Red Peppers, Tomato, Cucumber, Arugula, Feta, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Lentil Salad$16.00
Cucumber, Red Onion, Bell Pepper, Parsley, Dijon Vinaigrette

Entrées

Steak Frites$45.00
12oz. NY Strip, Maître d’ Butter
Trout Amandine$33.00
Haricots Verts, Toasted Almonds, Lemon Beurre Noisette
Beef Bourguignon$38.00
Short Rib, Pommes Purée, Bacon Lardons, Mushroom, Pearl Onion
Moules Frites$25.00
White Wine, Shallot, Garlic
Roasted Chicken $29.00
Fingerlings, Shallots, Whole-Grain Mustard Sauce
Duck À L'Orange$39.00
Seared Breast, Braised Endive, Crispy Potatoes
Branzino$40.00
Fennel, Potato, Tomato, Capers, Black Olive Tapenade
Cavatappi $29.00
Basil Pesto, Teardrop Tomato, Parmesan, Toasted Pine Nuts
Salmon$35.00
Aubergine Purée, Merguez Stuffed Tomato Provencal
Ratatouille Tian$29.00
Eggplant, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Tomato, Herbs de Provence, Garbanzo Bean Mash
Crab Imperial-Stuffed Flounder$45.00
Asparagus, Smoked Charon Sauce
Mezze Rigatoni$24.00
Calabrian Chili Vodka Sauce, Parmesan

Fruits de Mer

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Crab Cocktail$19.00
Les Plateaux - Le Petit $95.00
For Two
Les Plateaux - Le Grand $150.00
For Four
Assorted Oysters $24.00
1/2 dozen East or West, Mignonette
Assorted Oysters $40.00
A Dozen East or West, Mignonette
Middleneck Clams $12.00
Chilled 1/2 Maine Lobster$35.00

Garnitures

$9 each

Pomme Frites
Haricorts Verts
Brussels Sprouts
Pommes Purée
Asparagus
Fingerling Potatoes

Sandwiches

Roasted Turkey Club$23.00
Rosemary Aioli, Bacon, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Sourdough
Cheeseburger$25.00
Gruyère, Caramelized Onion, Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche
Salmon Burger$22.00
Bibb Lettuce, Tomato, Green Goddess
Main Lobster Roll$38.00
Herb Mayonnaise, Bibb Lettuce, Brioche
Croque Madame$19.00
French Ham, Gruyère, Egg, Country Bread
Avocado Toast$15.00
Country Bread, Radish, Chili Flakes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What 280 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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3.8

3.8 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
3.6Service
4.3Ambience
3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Great for brunch
Monmouth
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Avenue offers a stunning ocean view and a "gorgeous" ambiance, perfect for special occasions. Guests praise the "attentive" service from standout staff like Ms. Kwang and Dominic. While the menu can be hit or miss, many recommend the "delicious" cocktails and "wonderful" seafood. Improvements in service consistency could enhance the experience.

3,252 Reviews

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Jennifer VIP
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I had the worst experience at this restaurant. The wait staff was extremely rude to my family and I. They were not helpful or attentive at all. I asked a server for help and he responded with “don’t you see I’m doing something” so rude! It was very unprofessional and for the price I’m paying here I would think the service would have been much better. Especially since I was celebrating my birthday and they were aware of that. Horrible experience! I will never go here again.
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Ralph VIP
New York City16 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
There were big private parties happening so that affected the service. The food quality has really gone down over the years. Used to have the best fries now they are just a bag of frozen fries. Ratatouille was undercooked. Pretty underwhelming
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Michael VIP
New York City44 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dinner overlooking the ocean. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Rosario VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Noisy upstairs event while trying to celebrate Father’s Day
AvenueResponded on June 16, 2025
Hello Rosario, We're so glad to hear that you chose Avenue for such a special occasion as Father's Day! We're sorry to hear that the noise level upstairs was a bit high, but we're glad that you still enjoyed your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback and we'll take it into account as we continually strive to improve our guest's experience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best, The Management Team
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Frank VIP
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service but if you’re a high end restaurant, you shouldn’t be charging a credit card surcharge (3%). REALLY?
AvenueResponded on June 14, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Frank! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service at Avenue. It is always heartwarming to know our guests enjoy their experience. We understand your concern about the surcharge for credit cards. We strive to provide the best experience for all our guests and your feedback helps us do just that. We'll definitely take your comments into consideration when we next discuss our operational meetings. Thanks again for your feedback, and we look forward to welcome you again. Avenue, Managment Team
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Cindy
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore25 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first visit: Loved everything about this restaurant, except the food. We had to return our duck l'orange as it was inedible. The Croque Madame was very good, though the bread was too hard. The burrata appetizer, wine and cafe creme were all very good. The choux pastry for the profiteroles was very disappointing and the chocolate sauce on top tasted like Hershey's syrup. The room and view of the ocean: Gorgeous!!! The staff and service: Outstanding!!! The bar: Looked like the place to be -- PACKED! The restaurant: EMPTY at 6 pm on a beautiful, warm summer night. Moral: Come to drink, not eat.
AvenueResponded on June 14, 2025
Hello Cindy, Thank you for taking the time and sharing your most recent experience with us. We value our guest feedback and use them to improve future visits. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our staff services, ambiance and some of the food you chose. We are confident this was an isolated incident and wish to have you come back and experience our food. We will be sure to share with our culinary team to seek for quality assurance on items listed. We hope you will give us another opportunity and dine with us. It will be our great pleasure. Looking forward to hearing from you soon, Avenue, Managment Team
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grace VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sunday brunch on the back deck overlooking the ocean Simply perfect
AvenueResponded on June 9, 2025
Hello Grace, Thanks for sharing your experience with us ! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal overlooking the breathtaking views. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit! Avenue Managment Team
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Patrick VIP
New Jersey69 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Much improved from the first time I ate here. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding! I will honestly chalk it up to “growing pains” as it was relatively new when I first went. Now that they have been in business for some time, I see that they have worked out the kinks and I can describe this visit as a perfect dinner! Well done!
AvenueResponded on June 9, 2025
Hello Patrick, Thanks for sharing your experience with us ! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and that our team provided excellent service. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit! Avenue Managment Team
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Julie VIP
New York City35 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Avenue has always been one of our favorite restaurants since it opened. We try to go there several times throughout the year. We’ve always experienced a wonderful situation with the food the ambience and the service. This last time, our 35th anniversary, the service was horrendous. Trying to push the food out Yet the drink service was minimal. We also experienced a very rough crowd in the area. After hearing what happened today I don’t think we’ll ever be back.
AvenueResponded on June 14, 2025
Thanks for taking the time and sharing your feedback Julie! Allow us to first congratulate you in celebrating 35th anniversary. It is a great pleasure to know you frequent our restaurant. We are sorry to hear that your most recent visit did not meet the high standard you are used to receive when visiting us. We are committed to make your feedback a learning moment for our team and ensure we share in our staff meetings the importance of proper pacing of a meal. We know that what have took place in our area the night of visit was very unfortunate and sad. We are assured that this was an isolated incident. We truly hope we can invite you back soon for another visit and provide the service and experience you are looking for. Avenue, Managment Team
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Dawn VIP
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We haven’t been there in awhile totally changed the menu the staff is unbelievable anything you need they are right there the food was fresh and light a lot of options for everyone differently will be there again
AvenueResponded on June 9, 2025
Hello Dawn, Thanks for sharing your experience with us ! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your meal and that the service was outstanding. We pride ourselves with providing nothing, but excellence and it is always nice to read reviews like yours. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another great visit! Avenue Managment Team
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FAQs

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

Avenue is rated 3.8 stars by 280 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 30, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

23 Ocean Ave, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

Cross street
Inside Pier Village
Neighborhood
Long Branch
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 3:15 pm–10:00 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

Website
https://www.avenuelongbranch.com/
Phone number
(732) 759-2900
Private party facilities
Private and semi-private events available.

Avenue

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Cork and Explore - A Guided Wine Tasting

Avenue Wine Walk Around Experience

Every Day Happy Hour

Salmon

Creme Brûlée

Salmon Burger

Hors d'Oeuvres

Escargot$16.00

Roasted Tomato Soup$12.00

Macaroni Gratin$12.00

Tuna Tartare$21.00

Burrata $19.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$23.00

Cheese & Charcuterie$21.00

Assiette De Fromages$21.00

Steak Tartare$24.00

Salades

Salade Verte$16.00

Niçoise$28.00

Beet Salad $16.00

Artichoke Salad$19.00

Lentil Salad$16.00

Entrées

Steak Frites$45.00

Trout Amandine$33.00

Beef Bourguignon$38.00

Moules Frites$25.00

Roasted Chicken $29.00

Duck À L'Orange$39.00

Branzino$40.00

Cavatappi $29.00

Salmon$35.00

Ratatouille Tian$29.00

Crab Imperial-Stuffed Flounder$45.00

Mezze Rigatoni$24.00

Fruits de Mer

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Crab Cocktail$19.00

Les Plateaux - Le Petit $95.00

Les Plateaux - Le Grand $150.00

Assorted Oysters $24.00

Assorted Oysters $40.00

Middleneck Clams $12.00

Chilled 1/2 Maine Lobster$35.00

Garnitures

Pomme Frites

Haricorts Verts

Brussels Sprouts

Pommes Purée

Asparagus

Fingerling Potatoes

Sandwiches

Roasted Turkey Club$23.00

Cheeseburger$25.00

Salmon Burger$22.00

Main Lobster Roll$38.00

Croque Madame$19.00

Avocado Toast$15.00

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Review summary

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