The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

Name: The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park
Address: 1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ, United States, 07712
Telephone: (732) 774-1400
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (813)

$31 to $50

American

1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Great for scenic views

The Robinson Ale House Asbury Park is an oceanfront restaurant on the famous Asbury Park boardwalk. The restaurant is housed in the iconic Howard Johnsons building, and customers are treated to panoramic views of the ocean and the historic Convention Hall.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 774-1400
Website
https://www.therobinsonalehouseasburypark.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Neighborhood
Asbury Park
Cross street
5th Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Entertainment
Please check our website for our Entertainment Schedule.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Outdoor Balcony Menu
Jun 20, 2025 - Sep 7, 2025
Join us on our outdoor balcony seating. Enjoy our special menu with breathtaking 360 views of the ocean and the beautiful sunset over historical Asbury Park! Please find our offered menu on https://timmcloonessupperclub.com. *Balcony seating is weather permitting and does not guarantee an inside reservation
4th of July!
Jul 4, 2025 only
Come and celebrate the 4th of July with us with fun in the sun! Live entertainment, delicious food and refreshing cocktails
Fireworks - July 3rd
Jul 3, 2025 only
Come to experience Asbury Park's Fireworks enjoying our breathtaking 360-degree view of Historic Asbury Park and the Atlantic Ocean from our Supper Club. We will have live entertainment from the Shore Thing! Visit our menu online at: https://cdn.mcloones.com/pdf/supper-club/menus/2025/SC_Balcony_053025.pdf We are taking inside reservations only! Call or book online

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Artisan Bread$6.00
Whipped Butter | Sun-Dried Tomato | Roasted Garlic
Hummus Plate$14.00
Roasted Garlic Hummus | Mixed Olives | Crudités | Pita
Guacamole$14.00
Corn & Ale | Tomato | Chips | Pita | Add Shrimp 6
Fried Zucchini$13.00
Pecorino | Horseradish Aioli
Parmesan Pretzel Sticks$12.00
Chipotle Aioli | Parmesan
Street Corn Ribs$16.00
Cheese Sauce | Pico de Gallo | Jalapeño
Ale House Nachos$16.00
Cheese Sauce | Pico de Gallo | Jalapeño | Add Chicken | Birria Pork | Steak | Guacamole 3
Cheesesteak Spring Rolls$18.00
Caramelized Onion | American Cheese | Spicy Sambal Ketchup
Ceviche Mixto$20.00
Shrimp | Bay Scallops | Guajillo | Lime | Avocado | Radish | Pico de Gallo | Tomato | Tortilla Chips
Tuna Nachos$20.00
Sriracha Aioli | Wakame | Avocado | Thai Chili Sauce | Crispy Wontons | Sesame Seeds
Buffalo Shrimp$18.00
Blue Cheese Dressing | Celery
Crab Cake$20.00
Mixed Greens | Spicy Remoulade | Brioche
Drunken Clams$18.00
Shiitake Mushrooms | Tomato | Crostini

Raw Bar

Local Oysters$26.00
Cocktail Sauce | Lemon
- Half Dozen$14.00
- Dozen$26.00
Littleneck Clams$22.00
Cocktail Sauce | Lemon
- Half Dozen$12.00
- Dozen$22.00
Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Cocktail Sauce | Lemon
Seafood Sampler$39.00
Oysters | Clams | Shrimp | 2 oz Lump Crab Salad | Cocktail Sauce | Lemon

Soup

Tomato Bisque$9.00
New England Clam Chowder$11.00
Clams | Cream | Bacon

Grilled Cheese Bar

Boomer$15.00
Muenster | Mushrooms | Balsamic Glaze | Caramelized Onion
Vermont Cheddar$15.00
Vermont Apple Butter
Buffalo Chicken$16.00
Buffalo Fried Chicken | Cheddar | Mozzarella | Red Onion

Handhelds

BBQ Chicken$16.00
Grilled BBQ Chicken | Cheddar | Bacon | Caramelized Onion | Ciabatta
Fried Chicken$18.00
Coleslaw | Pickles | Hot Honey | Buttermilk Biscuit
Crab Cake$22.00
Lettuce | Tomato | Spicy Ground Mustard Remoulade | Brioche
BLT+A$14.00
Lettuce | Tomato | Avocado | Mayo | Sourdough | Add Chicken 6
Harvest Turkey$16.00
Roast Turkey | Lettuce | Tomato | Avocado | Mayo | Sourdough
Birria Cubano$16.00
Birria Pork | Ham | Swiss | Pickles | Ground Spicy Mustard | Ciabatta
Steak Sandwich$19.00
Grilled Steak | Peppers | Mushrooms | Arugula | Horseradish Aioli | Ciabatta
Concrete Lobster Roll$26.00
Lobster | Celery | Lemon | Mayo | Toasted Brioche Topper Roll

Entrées

Fish & Chips$24.00
Beer Battered | French Fries | Tartar Sauce
Short Rib Ravioli$28.00
Green Peas | Mushrooms | Demi-Glace
Pineapple Ginger Salmon$32.00
Sticky Rice | Asparagus
Bell & Evans Chicken$29.00
Mashed Potatoes | Green Beans | Glazed Cherry Peppers
Ribs Half Rack$28.00
French Fries | Corn on the Cob | Coleslaw | Jalapeño Glaze

Tacos

Fish Tacos$24.00
Pico de Gallo | Slaw
- Shrimp Tacos$3.00
Tuna Tacos$24.00
Mango Salsa | Miso Vinaigrette
Birria Pork Tacos$22.00
Onion | Cilantro | Salsa

Artisanal Flatbread

Margherita$16.00
Marinara | Mozzarella | Basil | Tomato
Truffle$18.00
Sun-Dried Tomato Spread | Mozzarella | Mushrooms | Truffle Oil

Salads

Robinson's$14.00
Mesclun | Goat Cheese | Apple | Candied Walnuts | Dried Cranberries | Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Chicken$8.00
- Shrimp$12.00
- Salmon$12.00
- Tuna$12.00
- Steak$14.00
Caesar$13.00
Romaine | Parmesan | Croutons | Garlic Anchovy Dressing
Mandarin$16.00
Romaine | Cabbage | Mandarin Segments | Cucumber | Radish | Shredded Carrot | Mango Salsa | Sweet Peppers | Crispy Wontons | Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette
Wedge$14.00
Iceberg | Bacon | Bleu Cheese | Tomato
Greek$16.00
Chopped Romaine | Feta | Cucumber | Tomato | Red Onion | Kalamata Olives | Red Wine Vinaigrette
Salmon Nicoise$26.00
Mesclun | String Beans | Olives | Egg | Lettuce | Tomato | Potato | Capers | Lemon Vinaigrette
Tuna$24.00
Sesame Crusted | Thin Mixed Greens | Julienne Carrot | Cucumber | Mandarin Segments | Crispy Wontons | Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette
Steak + Burrata$26.00
Arugula | Roasted Peppers | Red Onion | Balsamic Glaze

Burgers

Turkey$16.00
Muenster | Lettuce | Russian Dressing | Whole Wheat Roll
Cheeseburger$17.00
Bacon | Swiss | Ale House Steak Sauce
Black Bean$16.00
Pepper Jack | Pico de Gallo | Lettuce | Chipotle Mayo
Portabella$16.00
Marinated Portabella Cap | Roasted Red Pepper | Mushrooms | Lettuce | Pesto | Multigrain Roll

What 813 people are saying

The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Robinson Ale House in Asbury Park offers a vibrant dining experience with "great atmosphere food and vibes." The boardwalk location is ideal for both indoor and outdoor dining. Highlights include "delicious food," attentive service, and live music on weekends. Don't miss the "fantastic oysters" and "outstanding" servers.

813 Reviews

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Ryan
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was good. Service was quick and polite. Good experience
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JILL VIP
New York City20 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We had a reservation for 6 at 6:30. Seated late at 6:40. We didn’t get our entrees until 8:55 only when we got up and were about to leave. It was ridiculous. The waitress was very apologetic and this was not her fault. The kitchen was obviously a disaster for whatever reason. We were offered a round of drinks but were literally starving. I got up at over the hour mark and complained to a manager who said she would check on our food. She never came back to our table. Poor customer management to say the least. Never offer a bread basket or a plate of old bay chips they are known for. A huge discount was given on the check but other tables were comped entirety. (The table next to us turned over twice before we got our food.) Will never ever go back or recommend.
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded 5 days ago
Hey Jill, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park. We apologize for the long wait and the inconvenience caused by the kitchen situation. We understand how frustrating that must have been, especially after your reservation. We're glad that you found our staff apologetic. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we assure you that we will address these issues. We hope you will give us another chance to provide you with the quality dining experience that The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park is known for. Please call the restaurant at 732-774-1400 and ask for Jennifer so we can have a chance to personally apologize for our shortcomings. Best Regards, The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park Management Team
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Bruce VIP
New York City114 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We had a 6:30 reservation for 7 people. After a short wait we were seated. Waited 10 minutes to order. Drinks took 20 minutes to receive; appetizers took one hour and one of the main course took 30 minutes after that and the other 6 main courses took 30 minutes more. The waiter and first manager indicated they were very busy and they had no responsibility for the kitchen. A second manager apologized and tried to remedy the poor service by offering a discount, which was not what we wanted. The fact that they were busy is what they want and should be able to handle. As a regular to this restaurant I was appealed at the attitude and the service. They ruined a perfect day/evening and didn’t seem to care. They need “Gordon Ramsey” to review their kitchen operations and training their personnel on how to act and behave and how to talk to customers. Very disappointing.
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, Bruce. We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park. We always strive to provide excellent service and it's clear we fell short during your visit. Your feedback regarding the wait times and service is invaluable and we assure you that we will address these issues. We hope to have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future. We would like to personally apologize for our shortcomings, please call the restaurant at 732-774-1400 and ask for Jennifer. The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park Management Team
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Amy VIP
Southwest Florida20 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, the service is consistently attentive. The grilled cheese and tomato soup are the best ever! Great location on the boardwalk. Eating inside or outside has it's own vibes. A perfect beach day treat! I took my fiancé to the shore for his first trip there and would not take him anywhere else but Robinson's! He loved it! Suggestion: offer valet parking, even if it's paid.
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded 5 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Amy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our grilled cheese and tomato soup and that our location on the boardwalk added to your perfect beach day. Your kind words about our service and our beach vibes are greatly appreciated. We're also glad that our grilled cheese and tomato soup hit the spot for your fiancé. We look forward to welcoming you and your fiancé back to The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park soon! Best regards, The Management Team
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Amy
Unspecified1 review
3.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The Manager helped to smooth over a snafu in our reservation. We made it online, included our cell and email. I changed/ modified it through the app for outside seating immediately and got a confirmation.I checked repeatedly to make sure everything was good during the day. No notifications. When we arrived the hostess informed us we had an inside reservation. She and her coworker were firm even after explaining that their reservation system was acting quirky and creating issues that day AND noted our outside reservation We were going to leave but asked for the manager. She came right over, reiterated what the hosts said but would honor our reservation this one time and one time only. We enjoyed our patio seating but noted the host’s pouting as well as telling our server what happened ….
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded 5 days ago
Hey Amy, We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience at The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park. We apologize for the confusion regarding your reservation, especially given the importance of making sure we have accurate information at all times. We understand the frustration of waiting for notifications and appreciate your understanding in such a situation. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your patio seating and hope it provided you with a relaxing experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park Management Team
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LISA VIP
New York City14 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I made a reservation for outdoors but was told we would have to wait another 25 minutes to get outside table, which was disappointing. Waiter was friendly and attentive, drinks from bar took a long time to arrive but server was apologetic. Food was very good.
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Julie
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was ok but took forever to get our food. It was a rainy afternoon but still took over 35 min to get food.
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded on June 16, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Julie. We're sorry to hear that your experience at The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park didn't meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating it can be to wait for your food, especially when it's raining. We appreciate your patience and hope to provide you with a better experience next time. Your feedback is invaluable to us and we'll work on improving our service times. Best regards, The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park Management Team
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Adam
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on June 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The cocktails were good and service was fast. I'm sure most of the food is good but avoid the ceviche
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded on June 16, 2025
Thank you for the feedback, Adam. We're sorry to hear that the ceviche didn't meet your expectations, please know that your comments will be passed along to our Chefs so that they can review their procedures. We are very happy to hear that you were happy with the cocktails and service! We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another wonderful experience. Best regards, The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park Management Team
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere food and vibes as always! Great spot to just go and chill with nice views and good drinks
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Janey VIP
New York City52 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful, as usual. We were able to reserve an outdoor table & fortunately one was available; however, eating indoors was guaranteed & would have been fine as well!
The Robinson Ale House - Asbury ParkResponded on June 16, 2025
Hi Janey, Thank you for your wonderful review and for giving us another chance to serve you at The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience and appreciated our outdoor seating availability. We're glad that you found value in your overall experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another wonderful experience. Best regards, The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park Management Team
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The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park is rated 4.3 stars by 813 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 36 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

Cross street
5th Avenue
Neighborhood
Asbury Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sat 10:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Pub
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Please check our website for our Entertainment Schedule.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.therobinsonalehouseasburypark.com/
Phone number
(732) 774-1400

The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Outdoor Balcony Menu

4th of July!

Fireworks - July 3rd

Starters

Artisan Bread$6.00

Hummus Plate$14.00

Guacamole$14.00

Fried Zucchini$13.00

Parmesan Pretzel Sticks$12.00

Street Corn Ribs$16.00

Ale House Nachos$16.00

Cheesesteak Spring Rolls$18.00

Ceviche Mixto$20.00

Tuna Nachos$20.00

Buffalo Shrimp$18.00

Crab Cake$20.00

Drunken Clams$18.00

Raw Bar

Local Oysters$26.00

Littleneck Clams$22.00

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Seafood Sampler$39.00

Soup

Tomato Bisque$9.00

New England Clam Chowder$11.00

Grilled Cheese Bar

Boomer$15.00

Vermont Cheddar$15.00

Buffalo Chicken$16.00

Handhelds

BBQ Chicken$16.00

Fried Chicken$18.00

Crab Cake$22.00

BLT+A$14.00

Harvest Turkey$16.00

Birria Cubano$16.00

Steak Sandwich$19.00

Concrete Lobster Roll$26.00

Entrées

Fish & Chips$24.00

Short Rib Ravioli$28.00

Pineapple Ginger Salmon$32.00

Bell & Evans Chicken$29.00

Ribs Half Rack$28.00

Tacos

Fish Tacos$24.00

Tuna Tacos$24.00

Birria Pork Tacos$22.00

Artisanal Flatbread

Margherita$16.00

Truffle$18.00

Salads

Robinson's$14.00

Caesar$13.00

Mandarin$16.00

Wedge$14.00

Greek$16.00

Salmon Nicoise$26.00

Tuna$24.00

Steak + Burrata$26.00

Burgers

Turkey$16.00

Cheeseburger$17.00

Black Bean$16.00

Portabella$16.00

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