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Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ

Brando's

4.7
4.7
3796 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Brando's was founded on the premise of great food made from quality ingredients, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere which we believe are the three elements of any enjoyable dining experience.

The chef/owner, Steven Botta, grew up in Brooklyn and learned many of recipes used at Brando's from his mother. Raised in this welcoming tradition, he believes when you enter Brando's, whether its your first time or your one hundredth time, you should always feel like they are dining with family.

Soulful Italian is the best way to describe our menu. Our culinary team has been trained at the finest culinary schools, and has over fifty years of combined experience. From our fresh pasta, to our line-caught fish, to our thirty-five day dry-aged steaks, the difference is discernible

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steven Botta

What 3,796 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Great for fine wines

  • Monmouth

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brando's in Asbury Park, NJ, is a culinary gem known for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Patrons rave about the "best steak" and the "exquisite veal chop." The ambiance is "warm and welcoming," making it perfect for special occasions. Though a bit pricey, it's worth every penny.

3,796 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! Great ambiance. We loved the appetizers.

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  2. Nunzio VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great good, great drinks, fantastic service by Dylan...outstanding night!

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  3. Victoria

    Philadelphia28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All 4 of us loved our appy, drinks, entrees and desserts. Vlad is a terrific server! Thank you for a sensational meal and a great time. We look forward to coming back.

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  4. DONNA VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brando’s never disappoints. Starting with the staff from the hostess seating you to the servers- all are amazing! The food is always delicious. My favorite is their dessert menu. They make the best Zabaione EVER!

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  5. Susan VIP

    Atlantic City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the moment we walked in. Carine  met us with a smile and seated us at our favorite table.  Vlad along with Brian were excellent excellent servers food was beyond wonderful.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food every time! Vald is an exceptional waiter 

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  7. NatalieF

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the pleasure of dining at Brando's after we saw it advertised in a local magazine. I am so happy we did!! The restaurant is very nice, the wait staff is wonderful and the food delicious. Everything we had we loved. I would definitely return

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  8. Keith

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time there and did not disappoint. Great place great service from the bartenders to the waiters to the whole staff. If you haven’t gone there, you should go there.

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  9. Zac

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Table was in a odd spot & table wasn’t big enough for what we ordered. We were close to the bar and the crowd that was there was loud. Our overall experience was good and our service was as well.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still dreaming about the pork chop. Food was amazing. Service was wonderful. Absolutely going back and taking family any chance I can.

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FAQs

Brando's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 774-2222.

Brando's is rated 4.7 stars by 3796 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 p.m.
Booked 31 times today
Google Map for Brando's

164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steven Botta
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