Best Date Night Restaurants in Bayville

This evening we enjoyed some fabulous wine with a crab cake appetizer and the stuffed clams appetizer. I dined on the crab bisque & the grilled octopus. The bisque was rich, buttery and the absolute best I have ever had anywhere! The grilled octopus was amazing & so flavorful. My friend had the slow braised short rib and it was so tender and incredibly delicious. We did indulge in dessert with heavenly cappuccino, scrumptious molten lava cake and the best cheesecake ever! Chef Mike is the very best!!! Chef Mike's ABG is the best restaurant at the Jersey Shore hands down!! 5 STARS!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Rue 561 Bistro is an absolute gem! The mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor—easily one of the best I’ve ever had. But the real star is the 45-day aged ribeye—perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and bursting with deep, savory goodness. The attention to detail in every dish is unmatched, and the atmosphere is just as impressive. Whether you’re here for a casual meal or a special occasion, this place delivers every time. Highly recommend!

Very busy Saturday night yet the service was excellent. Food orders were delivered in a prompt fashion. The food was also excellent. Very well managed restaurant. Professional staff on top of everything. Can't wait to go back. Highly recommended.

We booked late for Valentine’s Day and could only get a high top at the bar. When the hostess called to confirm our reservation she was so kind and asked if we would prefer a regular table in the dining area and if something opened up she would put us in. When we got to the restaurant it was beautiful and decorated with a huge balloon shaped heart for pictures. We didn’t take any, but it was cute. lol. The hostess sat us in a beautifully decorated room, the tables were spaced perfectly so you weren’t sitting too close to anyone and had privacy for conversations. The waiter was very friendly and attentive as well as the runners. We ordered the charcuterie butcher block, seafood tower and hanger steak. Everything was cooked perfectly and served with perfect timing. We finished the meal with the cannoli dessert. The cannoli’s were delicious, and we are tough critics because we are Italian! Lol Bottoms line….. everything was perfect and we look forward to returning!

Our waitress was amazing! The food was good. The prices were great. A table next to us was extremely loud but they were having a great evening. Would go back!