Black Swan Public House

Name: Black Swan Public House
Address: 601 Mattison Ave, Asbury Park, NJ, United States, 07712
Telephone: (732) 361-7159
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

382 Reviews

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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Welcome to The Black Swan. Inspired by the pubs I fell in love with on my various travels, this re-interpretation of the neighborhood Public House represents an eclectic and updated take on the traditional pub. The Black Swan explores, embraces and combines various cultural influences to appeal to different tastes, offering unique and innovative dishes like Indian-inspired curries and pastas alongside more classic dishes like Shepherd’s Pie and Fish and Chips. I purposefully divided the restaurant into four distinct areas in order to offer something for everyone and I encourage all our neighbors to stop in at any hour, day or night. So come raise a glass with me at The Black Swan Public House, where everyone is Welcome. - Chef James

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(732) 361-7159

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, English, European
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 361-7159
Website
http://www.theblackswanap.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
James Avery

Location
601 Mattison Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Neighborhood
Asbury Park
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 382 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York / Tri-State Area
Gastro Pub

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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food1service5ambience4
Go for drinks and that’s it. The food is among the worst in AP. (I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised by an English/Irish pub. We’re not exactly known for our culinary skills) I really want to like this place within walking distance and have given it at least a half dozen tries. The food is seriously awful.
JS
JeffS
New York Area
121 reviews
vip
3.0
121 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Black Swan is ok. The food is decent but a bit overpriced. The sound is more than energetic, it is very echoey with beat music underscoring it all. Great cocktails though...
B
Brenna
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was absolutely amazing. I still can’t get that baked Brie out of my head. We will be returning!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
Special drinks were not special. But food was good
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A table for 2 near a widow along the road is a must. It is a small room away from all the other diners, the best ambiance of the whole restaurant. The steak bites appetizer was delicious. Fish and chips was delicious, but on the small side. We will definitely be back!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! The reverse cowgirl drink is amazing! Food was great, service was amazing, would def go back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was awesome. Great atmosphere!! Delicious food with a perfect date!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience5
The restaurant was mostly empty and not a crowd that demanded turning over tables quickly. However, the waiter circled the table several times waiting to take our order. Then, afterward, he was circling the table again, seeing if bill ready to be paid yet.In addition, the woman kept coming over to clear the table and we clearly weren’t finished yet. It made for a VERY uncomfortable and rushed feeling. We were out celebrating a milestone birthday, and the waitstaff really ruined the experience we anticipated!
KW
KathyW
Atlantic City
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
The décor is very pretty but we went on a Sunday afternoon and found it to be very noisy. My husband liked his mean but I should have gone with one of the meals our waitress recommended. I didn't really like the burger. We may go back again, but I'll follow the recommendations next time.
DD
DonnaD
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
It was a disco brunch which was so much fun couldn't deviate off brunch menu for those finicky eaters My omelette was okay ambiance was so much fun dancing and singing very fun
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wry loud but good food would go back when no events are happening
RW
ReeseW
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was not particularly hungry but went with my husband since he was starving … the shrimp app was amazing the French onion soup was amazing and my husband got the special Guinness stew. Oh did i mention i was not hungry… had a bite of all of it. Can’t wait to go back hungry so delicious
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Lisa
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Wanted to try somewhere different. It was charming 🤩
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for brunch! Delicious would go back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Had an amazing waitress. Funny and made great suggestions. The atmosphere was beautiful.
ME
MaryEllenS
New York Area
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Casual dinner out, upscale pub food. The lobster roll is awesome.
E
Edward
Tampa
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience4
I had made reservations at for Lunch at the Black Swan on Saturday, February 11th, at 1:00 pm and by 5:00pm both my date and I contracted food positing which we became deathly ill for three days. Being 67 this could have very life threating to me. We had Steak Tips for an app, she had the Duck, and I had the Flounder, with desert at the end. I won't go into the details of what food poising does to you, but it's not fun. I plan to call Black Swan Owner / Management and the Board of Health to log a serious complaint.
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Fabulous
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a fun place to go. Live music on Thursday nights. Tom is the best waiter!!!
A
Average
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
Restaurant decor was awesome! Very festive for Valentine’s Day! A real English pub feel all around. The food was so-so - lacking flavor (filet) and undercooked (flounder). Our waitress did not address our table until 15 min after we were seated. And then we were told at the end of our dinner that we had overstayed our reservation. Overall, I would give this restaurant one last try -the ambiance was unique and very welcoming. Plus, the chef is very well known in the area.
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blkbrrry
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
one of my favorite places to eat in asbury park. i've also had a friend's birthday party in back in the vault, which is a great little space for celebrations with friends or family.
CF
CeeFar74
New York Area
145 reviews
vip
3.0
145 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Solid eats but very loud and overpriced.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food and a great experience here
c
cuttremo
New York Area
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Shepards pie was very good, associated taster needed a grill option for his chicken . Other taster liked his fish n chips. Friend had salmon and liked it . Overall good
JS
JaimeS
Atlantic City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Beautiful place and great ambiance. We loved the room in front by the windows (we didn’t sit there though). Food was delicious! Only small thing was I didn’t like one of my drinks, and it took us 25 mins to find our waiter. However the bar side was getting slammed. Cocktails were good, nicely presented, and different. Definitely coming back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time there and we loved it! We wanted to try a
A
Adam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Atmosphere, people, and food were fantastic. It was even better than expected.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome! Food was great service wonderful!
SB
SuzanneB
Seattle
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
Asked for the tea room to be quieter as we were celebrating a birthday. When we arrived we were told people were paying. We were early so that was fine. The. 20 mins later we were told that we would not be able to get the tea room as the party were still there and had been for over 2 hours- the food was slow as well as the restaurant very noisy. I’ve been going to this restaurant on a regular basis since it opened but the service is slipping.
NM
NicoleM
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fantastic ambiance, great menu selection and food was fab. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food in a really nice atmosphere. Drink options are also great
ER
ERICAP
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service! Cocktails were amazing and the food was very tasty.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Love this place! Super cute.
WN
tWiNkLeNsHiNe531
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was lovely with excellent communication skills
LF
LocalFineDiner
New York Area
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was our first visit and we enjoyed everything very much. Will return for sure. Aside from the bar beverages being a bit over priced all else was very well done. Harry, our server was excellent and so were the rest of the staff from the hostess to the runners and the table busers, all very courteous and professional.
RP
RosanneP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went for Happy Hour in the pub. Absolutely delicious appies for $7 each on Happy Hour menu. Great deals for $20/pint and select entrees. Everything was delicious - tater tots, pierogis, corned beef sliders. Off HH menu, delicious mac ‘n cheese, onion soup and GREAT Scotch egg, the freshest most delicious we have ever had - the egg was line soft boiled, we don’t know how they did it!. Kim was so friendly and suggested pacing the way the food came out so everything was hot and not too much on the table at once. She pulled together two hightops for us and was cheerful and helpful throughout. Great pub atmosphere, delicious food, great service, great prices, can’t wait to go back!
T
Tammy
Atlantic City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Definitely not like it was when it first opened. Short staff with a full house of guests. Food is not the same quality as it was.
SB
SuzanneB
Seattle
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
It was really noisy - there was a very lively trivia night and i was almost unbearable - too noisy. The tea room would have been better. Service was slow and the peas were over salted. I have been coming here since the day it opened and this meal was the first that was sub par. I would recommend avoiding tuesdays.
SW
SarahW
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It is special place you can taste full english brrakfast.
GG
GlenG
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite new places!!! Great food and cocktails, awesome ambiance and every visit so far......amazing service !
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Debra
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything about my experience was excellent from the minute I walked in.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Black Swan Public House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 361-7159.

Black Swan Public House is rated 4.6 stars by 382 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

Mar 23, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(732) 361-7159

601 Mattison Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Asbury Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, English, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
James Avery
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theblackswanap.com/
Phone number
(732) 361-7159

Black Swan Public House

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 382 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

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Screening

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Does Black Swan Public House offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Black Swan Public House restaurant rated?

Is Black Swan Public House currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

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