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Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails

4.5
4.5
1029 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Owners Vincenzo and Caterina Varriale redefine hospitality by welcoming you to their newest venture, Aqua Blu Kitchen &Cocktails. This one of a kind bar and restaurant offers an eclectic variety of dishes, uniquely vibrant and friendly service in a chic yet family friendly atmosphere. Our menu offers a seasonal modern twist on Italian cuisine. The invigorating space is made up of multiple dining rooms, three full service bars and a lounge. The restaurant is situated at 3410 Route 37 east Toms River, NJ, right at the foot of the Seaside bridge.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 8 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Happy Hour Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (732) 270-1180

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Private party facilities

    Aqua Blu can host special events for groups of almost any size. A semi-private area offering views of the open kitchen can be reserved for groups of up to 80 guests. The private Rustic Room can accommodate up to 50 guests, and is ideal for both intimate celebrations and high-level business gatherings. The Aqua Blu Banquet Room is also available for large-scale receptions and seated events of up to 140 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Cathy Varriale: (732) 270-1180

  • Neighborhood

    Toms River

  • Cross street

    Bridge St.

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Entertainment

    Visit http://aquablurestaurant.com/events/event-calendar/ to view our weekly events.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,029 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. Pope

    New York Area

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We absolutely loved the brunch! Excellent cocktails (great bloody mary) and food. The music became too loud towards the end of our brunch, but we will return for sure!
  2. SusanV

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food was great. The service is outstanding Our Server Michael was amazing!
  3. MarkB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I went to Aqua Blu for our Anniversary. I wish I got the name of are waiter he was so nice. We had a wonderful time food was awesome and I took two desserts home that were delicious! I will definitely be going back there..
  4. KumarM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Appetizers were lousy. Main course was tolerable Dessert was good.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, great flavors, large portions and great service. Highly recommended. We will be back.
  6. Dimsdale

    Fayetteville

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    The food and ambience were great. The service was functional and somewhat disengaged.
  7. Jerry

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great. We had six people in our party and all were very satisfied. We like an Aqua Blu so much that we’ll be booking a few upcoming events there. Highly recommended.
  8. LarryM

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Menu has standard choices plus a number of inspired interpretations, ingredients were of a very high quality and well presented, service was caring and overall, this was a delightful dining experience.
  9. HenrikT

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Aqua Blue is always a great experience. Food is outstanding and the service staff is awesome
  10. Billy

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Staffing was light, so service was a little slow. Food was excellent. Overall will go there again.
  11. MichelleT

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an advance Valentine’s double date with my niece and her future husband. We’ve been to Aqua Blu several times before but not together. Both of us had nice experience with our previous visits. Last night was our favorite dinner experience. It was not just because of the company, but because of Aqua Blu’s very tasty and well presented food. We loved and enjoyed every bite of the food. Michael, our server, was exceptional. He was very patient with us and was always smiling. He was always checking on us and was making sure we were doing okay with our drinks and food. What a wonderful experience we had!! Thank you Michael ❤️
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dining experience with excellent food.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely Evening!! Food and service were amazing!!
  14. None

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    This is not a brunch buffet as we expected it is a new menu every week with approximately a dozen items on the menu all priced much higher than they should be. The food is average, the coffee was full of grounds and honestly they're okay for an occasional dinner but they're not anything special.
  15. MattT

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Other then having a rock hold hold the front door open , ( be careful ) , the entire dinner & drinks , were perfect . Friendly staff , fast service with a smile . Will return come the warmer months
  16. RocioG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love it, the food was amazing and the service was very good and nice ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  17. Rabbie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent dinner was very nice experience will be back
  18. DOUGLASZ

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The cocktails were great. Our dinners were delicious.
  19. CoreenO

    Atlantic City

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    This was our 2nd time enjoying a special evening at Aqua Blu. I love the restaurant, the atmosphere & incredible welcoming staff. Our server was Mike, enthusiastic & obviously enjoyed his work. I ordered the Pappardella Bolognese with wagyu beef,parmigiano reggiano, parsley, ricotta salata. I ordered this on my last visit & highly recommend this dish. The pasta is homemade, light, and delicate, just delicious! My husband was not as pleased with his meal. He ordered the Chicken Scarpariello: sausage, prosciutto, peppadew peppers, and Yukon gold potatoes. It's normally one of his favorite dishes, a very traditional homestyle meal. This version however lacked appeal & he did not enjoy it. Each chef has their own personal style of presentation & ingredients but this did not have the appeal & taste of a true scarpariello- the chicken lacked flavor & was not the right cut for the dish. We would not recommend this. Our friends were pleased with both their meals: Orecchiette with broccoli rabe and the Salmon with clams, fennel, white wine saffron broth. We will definitely return- it was overall a good night.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience5
    New Years Eve - overall it was a great night. The music was awesome & very appropriate for the crowd. Service was good too. Food is good - not great. It’s a little too salty. It would be awesome if they added some healthier options - mostly everything is fried & cheesy - not complaining about that, but some additional healthier options would be great.
  21. AlexT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We go here all the time, the food is great and the staff is very friendly.
  22. DominickC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress served entire room by herself and kept up quite well menu selection not big very small menu should empand it prices little steep .Cocktails overpriced too
  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    It was very loud for an early dinner even with it being New Year's Eve. But the food and service were very good, so we were happy.
  24. Alexandra

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Aqua Blu always delivers quality food and great drinks!
  25. MelissaB

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Very nice atmosphere for the holidays ! But overpriced , and portions were Very small , 15.00 for a cheesecake ? Ridiculous !!!!
  26. clarence

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good was pretty good, great service and music and ambience
  27. Alan

    Philadelphia

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for Xmas eve and they had a special menu. Menu was perfect , atmosphere was perfect and service also. Food was on point as well as the drinks. Brussel sprouts were the best I’ve ever had. Cant wait to go back.
  28. Fishfinder

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall2food2service5ambience4
    Christmas Eve. Food was ok . It was better the last 2 times I was there.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome, good food, sparklers for bday dessert , fun DJ after dinner
  30. sailnhockeymom

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Aqua Blu NEVER disappoints!! Food, atmosphere, drinks, music ALL top notch. ALWAYS my favorite spot!
  31. catmaratt

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time dining at Aqua, food was good, turns into disco dancing/DJ later in the evening on Saturday,was fun!
  32. LisaC

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous!!! The atmosphere was festive and relaxing and our waitress was super attentive and friendly. So happy to see a beet salad back on the menu!!
  33. ConcertGoer

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Group of seven all had terrific meal and experienced good service.
  34. JEJJJA

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The decor was good in the restaurant. The attached bar was a bit noisy and vibrant. The food in the restaurant was just ok and the espresso was awful. We had the branzino fish and pasta special of a version of cacio e pepe with shrimp. The cavatelli pasta used was too thick and heavy for the dish and the shrimp was small and frozen, in our opinion. There’s a reason why spaghetti is normally used. The branzino was tasteless, but the accompanying beans were good. We also didn’t care for the Brussel sprouts. The cost for all was decent, but not equal to the quality of the food.
  35. PattiP

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was good, service very good
  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I do date night out weekly and enjoyed our time there!
  37. DebB

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service. we were in the room directly next to the bar and although the restaurant was not full the bar was and very noisey
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Central location for friends from the north and south to meet. Menu wasn’t huge but everything was excellent! Grilled Caesar salad was amazing. Portions were big. Casual to dressy casual attire. Wait staff was attentive and friendly. Would absolutely go back if in the area. Great place overall very impressed.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and atmosphere!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife’s birthday!

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
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails is rated 4.5 stars by 1029 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 8 times today
Google Map for Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails

3410 Rt 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Bridge St.

  • Neighborhood

    Toms River

  • Hours of operation

    Happy Hour Wed–Sat 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Private Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Entertainment

    Visit http://aquablurestaurant.com/events/event-calendar/ to view our weekly events.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (732) 270-1180

  • Private party facilities

    Aqua Blu can host special events for groups of almost any size. A semi-private area offering views of the open kitchen can be reserved for groups of up to 80 guests. The private Rustic Room can accommodate up to 50 guests, and is ideal for both intimate celebrations and high-level business gatherings. The Aqua Blu Banquet Room is also available for large-scale receptions and seated events of up to 140 guests.

  • Private party contact

    Cathy Varriale: (732) 270-1180

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