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Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Ocean Grove

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A photo of Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(7601)
$$$$
• Seafood • Long Branch
Booked 31 times today
I found the overall experience very good. I love it when people can be professional and efficient and still be pleasant. I felt welcome there and I would definitely recommend for a nice dining experience and I hope to return
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4.3
Awesome(2169)
$$$$
• Italian • Belmar
Booked 8 times today
Excellent food, service & atmosphere. Highly recommend and I will be going back for sure.
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4.9
Exceptional(11085)
$$$$
• American • Freehold
Booked 98 times today
Once again another outstanding meal and service. Meghan Lewis is the best!! Always a great experience when we have her for service!!! Can’t wait to go back!!
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4.7
Exceptional(2604)
$$$$
• Seafood • Point Pleasant Beach
Booked 61 times today
Solid menu , great food and good vibe Will go back again soon
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3.9
Excellent(434)
$$$$
• French American • Long Branch
Booked 28 times today
The service was incredible! Food was sensational and ambiance lovely! We have been to this restaurant before and utterly love it?
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4.2
Awesome(272)
$$$$
• Vietnamese • Neptune
Booked 2 times today
Incredible so many options definitely have to go back multiple times. Places absolutely beautiful.
A photo of Gargiulos Tinton Falls restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1553)
$$$$
• Italian • Tinton Falls
Booked 24 times today
From the valet to hostess to wait staff, the service was wonderful. The food and drinks def met our expectations. Our waiter suggested a wine that, once again, went perfectly with our entrees. The staff is attentive but not at all intrusive.
A photo of Proving Ground Waterfront Dining restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1447)
$$$$
• American • Highlands
Booked 15 times today
Great casual vibe ; tasty food ( bring back the shrimp and grits please) and wonderful service with Carrie our waitress. Halloween party going on downstairs - so fun!
A photo of Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1666)
$$$$
• Seafood • Manasquan
Booked 19 times today
The Pecan crusted salmon was AMAZING. The service was also great.
A photo of Bahrs Landing restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3067)
$$$$
• Seafood • Highlands
Booked 12 times today
We go every year for the Oktoberfest and it never disappoints. Bahrs makes the best Sauerbraten, and the Oysters Rockefeller are always a fave of ours. Between the view and the delicious food, Bahrs is one of our absolute favorites.

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  • Julia
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Always my go-to place! From the warm welcome by the hostesses to the amazing service from the entire staff, everything was wonderful. Our server Brian was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Great food, great atmosphere, and an amazing team all around!
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    618$$$$• American• Freehold
    •
    4.9
  • JeanGold
    Tampa / Central Florida West •87 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    From the valet to hostess to wait staff, the service was wonderful. The food and drinks def met our expectations. Our waiter suggested a wine that, once again, went perfectly with our entrees. The staff is attentive but not at all intrusive.
    More info
    Gargiulos Tinton Falls$$$$• Italian• Tinton Falls
    •
    4.7
  • andreaGold
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Food is delicious! Staff is always so nice ! Our waitress Amy is great! Bartender makes the best drinks! We will be back
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    Johnny Piancone's$$$$• Italian• Long Branch
    •
    4.6
  • AlanaGold
    New York City •163 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 17, 2026
    The service was incredible! Food was sensational and ambiance lovely! We have been to this restaurant before and utterly love it?
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    Avenue$$$$• French American• Long Branch
    •
    3.9
  • TaniaGold
    New York City •8 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Oct 4, 2026
    I met my high school bestie for brunchl, and we had a marvelous experience! We will absolutely be back. Accessibility deserves a special shout-out. Handicapped parking, an elevator, and a spacious, accessible restroom are huge pluses and made our visit much easier and more comfortable. The service was outstanding. Our server struck that magical balance between being attentive and unobtrusive, friendly, warm, and professional without ever overstepping. That takes real skill, and she absolutely nailed it! We both enjoyed the frosé, which was delicious. The eggplant and zucchini fries were perfection, and the churros we shared for dessert were a definite highlight: hot, fresh, and filled with some kind of creamy deliciousness. A+++! The calamari was just okay, and the chicken kabob was a bit bland and didn’t quite live up to the rest of the meal. But the day boat scallops? Absolutely phenomenal! I could eat those every day for the rest of my life. They were the undisputed star of the meal. One caveat: It was pouring rain during our visit, so we didn’t get to enjoy the large, lovely porch and its two-sided fireplace overlooking the ocean. The setting looks spectacular, and I would love to dine out there on a beautiful day. However, someone stepped out from the bar area to smoke on the porch. I don’t know whether this was an exception due to the rain, but smoking near people dining al fresco would be a major dealbreaker for me. I hope this isn’t a regular occurrence, because that porch looks like a real gem! Overall, the wonderful service, delicious drinks, phenomenal scallops, and accessibility made for a terrific afternoon. My friend has a beach house just a few blocks away, giving us the perfect excuse to return. Next time, hopefully, we’ll get to enjoy that beautiful porch without the rain, or the smoke!
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    Charley's Ocean Grill$$$$• American• Long Branch
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    4.2
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