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1. Harpoon Willy's
4.3
Awesome(1449)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Manasquan
Booked 28 times today
Harpoon Willy's is a cozy spot with a friendly atmosphere. The seafood is fresh and delicious. The rustic bar area and stone fireplace in the dining room provide a cozy setting. Customers mention it as a great place to relax and enjoy good food. The restaurant's ambiance is praised in multiple reviews, and the service is consistently described as friendly and attentive.
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2. Scarborough Fair
4.6
Exceptional(2384)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Manasquan
Booked 30 times today
This restaurant was a farmhouse from 1879 to 1969.Now, it is winning OpenTable’s “Diner’s Choice Award” for Romantic. Now, if you Google “romantic restaurants” and you are close to Sea Girt, NJ, Scarborough Fair Restaurant will be the first result!Scarborough Fair has the most unique, romantic ambiance in Central New Jersey. It is like no place you have ever been to.Have a spontaneous romantic dinner there. If you like quiet, and want to guarantee a romantic table, go on a week night. You will love the romantic atmosphere. Enjoy our delicious eclectic cuisine in this neighborhood gem.
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3. Half Moon Point
4.8
Exceptional(1590)
Price: Moderate
• American • Point Pleasant Beach
Booked 15 times today
Half Moon Point is cozy due to its relaxed, casual atmosphere. It's often described as quaint and charming. The ambiance is praised for being comfortable and inviting, with a fireplace and plenty of seating. Reviews highlight the friendly and accommodating staff, delicious food, and excellent service, all contributing to a cozy, comforting dining experience.
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4. The Sea Crest Grille at The Shore Club
3.7
Very Good(339)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Spring Lake
Booked 4 times today
The Sea Crest Grille at The Shore Club is a cozy spot that's loved by locals. The reviews rave about the restaurant's 'chic atmosphere' and 'nice ambiance' that's perfect for a quiet dinner or a night out. Patrons often mention the 'friendly, professional staff' and 'excellent service', creating a warm and welcoming environment. The restaurant's 'nice modern ambiance' and 'breathtaking' decor also add to its cozy appeal.
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5. Whispers
4.7
Exceptional(2142)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Spring Lake
Booked 1 time today
Located inside the historic Hewitt-Wellington Hotel. Whispers has a Victorian feeling to it with crystal chandeliers, silver service, white linen table coverings and elegant fine dining. Whispers serves modern American food with an creative touch. BYOB served in Riedel Crystal glasses, no corkage fee. Bring your best wine and save. Serving dinner only seven nights a week starting at 5:30 P.M. Please call for large party reservations.
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6. Amore Ristorante
4.7
Exceptional(268)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Brick
When we opened the doors at Saltimbocca Ristorante, it was our mission to bring the tastes of Italy right to your table. Over the years, a lot has changed, but that mission has always stayed the same. Handcrafted by our talented chefs, you'll find that every dish on our menu is made using authentic recipes, locally sourced ingredients, and an unmatched level of care. Whether you’re keeping it classic with our pasta and risotto, or you're looking to add a little seafood into the mix, we'll make sure your food is always made-to-order and leaves you satisfied. So, no matter what brings you through our doors, we can't wait to welcome you into our ever-growing family here at Saltimbocca Ristorante.
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7. Spring Lake Tap House
4.2
Awesome(188)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Spring Lake
Booked 9 times today
Spring Lake Tap House is a modern take on your neighborhood pub, and perfect for happy hour, game watches, a delicious bite and more!
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8. Skratch Kitchen
4.9
Exceptional(306)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Bradley Beach
Booked 18 times today
Through a lot of hard work and trial, we created our custom designed rustic menu to ensure you will enjoy high-quality food with memorable flavors.
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9. The Grand Tavern
4.9
Exceptional(1137)
Price: Expensive
• American • Neptune
Beef, fat, butter and cream. Isn’t life Grand?#beeffatbutterandcream#isntlifegrand
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10. Brando's
4.7
Exceptional(3744)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Asbury Park
Booked 28 times today
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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  • Keith
    New York City •16 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Our server was definitely slow. Didn’t really look out to see what we needed, but the ambience is always nice. Their food is always good. We’ll definitely request Devon as our waitress 
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    Harpoon Willy'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Manasquan
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    4.3
  • PatrickVIP
    New Jersey •66 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Fantastic, as always! That Shrimp and Calamari Fra Diavolo special, which will hopefully become a permanent addition to the menu, was out of this world!  the use of the long hots to amplify the spice was a fantastic and delicious idea! Bravo!  the use of the long hots to amplify the spice was a fantastic and delicious idea! Ma Che Buono!
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    Half Moon PointPrice: Moderate• American• Point Pleasant Beach
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    4.8
  • Linda
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 1, 2025
    Restaurant was beautifully decorated for the holidays. Our server was friendly and helpful. Food was delicious and the chef offered us several alternatives for our main entree. From start to finish, a great experience!
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    Scarborough FairPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Manasquan
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    4.6
  • Denise
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 25, 2024
    When you step inside you are treated like a king and queen. The staff was so accommodating and the room was quaint. If you cherish a Victorian experience, then this is the place for you. The food was outstanding. We celebrated my son’s birthday who was born on Christmas. The entire room joined in to sing “Happy Birthday!” This made his day.
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    WhispersPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Spring Lake
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    4.7
  • Michael
    Philadelphia County •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 15, 2024
    We had the bacon and octopus appetizer and they were fabulous. The Caesar salad with salmon was ok, did not have a lot of flavor. The steak and lobster tail was very good as well as the table side bananas foster.
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    The Sea Crest Grille at The Shore ClubPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Spring Lake
    •
    3.7

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