Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Monmouth

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Monmouth? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Peppino’s Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (16)

$30 and under

Italian

Marlboro

About the restaurant

We believe great ingredients are the foundation of a pleasurable dining experience. We use Faicco's Sausage of Brooklyn, wild-caught seafood (shrimp, cod, salmon) and other high-quality ingredients such as cold-pressed Californian extra virgin olive oil. Our dough is crafted in the Neapolitan tradition, fermented, and then proofed for 24 hours.

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Fran

Dined 6 days ago

Been here many times. Always a good experience. Service always good and friendly.

618

4.9

4.9 (7967)

$30 and under

American

Freehold

About the restaurant

Top 1% of restaurants in the world
Ranked one of the Most Romantic Restaurants in the United States 4 years in a row!
*Reservation times are not guaranteed. As a high-volume restaurant we will do our best to accommodate you as close to that time as possible.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

The food was phenomenal and our server, Will, was informative and great.

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4.9

4.9 (1341)

$50 and over

Italian

Manalapan

About the restaurant

La Lupa embodies a philosophy of upbeat hospitality, seasonality in our menu and ingredients, and the deep roots of regional Italian cooking. lead by chef Giorgio, who is a master in the old world techniques of handmade pastas, Neapolitan wood fired pizza, meat, fish, and poultry.

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Maria

Dined 3 days ago

I have to say I was completely impressed. The food and Service was exceptional. My new favorite place. A+

Trama's Trattoria

4.9

4.9 (2524)

$31 to $50

Italian

Long Branch

About the restaurant

Trama's Trattoria is an Italian eatery located in the West End area of Long Branch, NJ. Chef Trama has a strong following with food and wine aficionados due to his fierce commitment to quality, consistency and attention to detail. Chef Trama uses the highest-quality local, farm to table ingredients according to the seasons when they are at their optimum taste.

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Kerrin

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious. Service was excellence. Can’t wait to dine here again. Entree portions on the smaller side so be mindful when ordering.

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The Dining Room - Molly Pitcher Inn

4.7

4.7 (1299)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Red Bank

About the restaurant

The Molly Pitcher Inn prides itself not only in its fine dining menu but also its service and atmosphere. It is an ideal setting for that special occasion or just an elegant dining experience. Under the crystal chandeliers of our Dining Room, we serve some the most tantalizing cuisine in all of New Jersey. Our panoramic windows provide a truly breathtaking vista. No matter what season or time of day, the quiet stillness of the Navesink River envelops all who dine here.

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laurelVIP

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

Skirt Steak salad was fabulous as was the Manhattan clam chowder, Excellent server too!

Victory Park Tavern

4.9

4.9 (1108)

$31 to $50

American

Rumson

About the restaurant

Victory Park Tavern is proud to serve Seasonal American Cuisine.
We are located in Rumson, NJ, on the corner of River and Lafayette.
For our current menu, log on to our website at victoryparktavern.com and click 'Menu + Online Ordering'.
All reservations are for indoor tables only.
Outside tables and bar seats are first-come, first-serve and are not reservable.

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Gwen

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious food. Love the ambiance and friendly staff.

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4.9

4.9 (3278)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Red Bank

About the restaurant

Semolina Restaurant is a farm to table, BYO dining establishment serving simple, casual cuisine. Semolina's menu highlights the seasonality of fresh, local ingredients with a focus on fresh, made in-house pastas.

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JohnVIP

Dined 4 days ago

the food was FANTASTIC! as always. love this place.

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Istanbul Bay Premium

4.9

4.9 (371)

$30 and under

Turkish

Marlboro

About the restaurant

New Jersey welcome Istanbul to the state! We are proud to serve our Turkish Mediterranean cuisine right in your area! First class kitchen staff with over 20 years of experience, Servers with over 15 years of experience, ambience to small or large occasions right in the heart of Marlboro.
Fireplace, private room, open kitchen, bar, party room all fully decorated with Turkish art.

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PhilipVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Great Middle Eastern food. Istanbul Bay is one of our favorite local restaurants. Great service, friendly and knowledgable waiters. There are many great appetizers, both hot and cold, and the grilled meats are outstanding. Portions are very large, so don't over order.

The Grand Tavern

4.9

4.9 (1216)

$31 to $50

American

Neptune

About the restaurant

Beef, fat, butter and cream. Isn’t life Grand?
#beeffatbutterandcream
#isntlifegrand

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Arnold

Dined 2 days ago

Food and drinks are well prepared and always delicious. The Chicken Milanese over Polenta was excellent!

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4.8

4.8 (1173)

$31 to $50

American

Asbury Park

About the restaurant

Welcome to RBar - Asbury Park, Be Nice or Leave.

Reservations for First Floor Dining Room and Bar Only. Call for parties of 5 or more.

Upstairs Greenhouse & Balcony: Full Bar & Food Service When Open……First Come, First Served.

R Yard: Full Service When Open…..First Come, First Served.

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ElissaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Another fantastic Monday night at the R Bar, the Stompers were amazing, service was spot on, thanks Maggie & Matt! Saw the Ocean Ave Stompers at the Crawfish Festival, they rocked the stage….we’re so lucky to have them play every Monday and R Bar is the perfect place to enjoy them! Thank you Kelly & Casey!

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