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Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ
Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ

Brando's

4.7
4.7
3798 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Steven Botta
  • Catering
    We offer upscale private parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability
  • Neighbourhood
    Asbury Park
  • Cross Street
    Cookman
  • 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
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 3,798 people are saying

Brando's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Value

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.
3,798 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing. My only complaint is the 3+% charge for paying with a credit card. It feels to me like bad form when paying that much for a meal, which I don't do that often.

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  2. Sharon VIP

    New York City42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful visit to one of our favorite local restaurants. We tasted Tuscan wings, shrimp and scampi sampler, and Caesar salad as our appys. Main course included 3 choice gnocchi and a seafood stew. All were delish!!! Service was excellent as were the wines and martinis!!!

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    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  4. Nunzio VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 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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  5. LISA

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time here for a Big birthday celebration and it did NOT disappoint!!!. The service was outstanding, the food options were Amazing and the atmosphere was so perfect. Cannot wait to go back

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  6. Victoria

    Philadelphia28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    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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  7. DONNA VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  8. Susan VIP

    Atlantic City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  10. NatalieF

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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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 3798 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 22 times today
Google Map for Brando's

164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cookman
  • Neighbourhood
    Asbury Park
  • 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
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • 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
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Steven Botta
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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