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Best Lunch Restaurants in Avon-by-the-Sea

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1. Iron Whale
4.6
Exceptional(1661)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Asbury Park
Booked 23 times today
Intimate dining experience that showcases Asbury Parks trendy neighborhood. Located on the boardwalk, we showcase those stunning oceanfront views in every area of our restaurant. We feature fresh seafood, fish, and a raw bar serving the highest quality ingredients, along with our specialty craft cocktails and our assorted wine list. This concept serves as the perfect dining destination for any occasion day or night. Iron Whale is open 7 days a week.
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2. Skratch Kitchen
4.8
Exceptional(264)
Price: Expensive
• Comfort Food • Bradley Beach
Booked 13 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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3. Stella Marina Bar & Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1729)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Asbury Park
Booked 6 times today
Unique oceanfront dining is exactly what you will get at Stella Marina Bar and Restaurant. Found right on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park, New Jersey, it is the perfect spot for a lunch break or dinner after a day at the beach. Breathe in the sweet ocean air while dining on the boardwalk seating or enjoy a relaxed dinner in one of their two dining rooms at Stella Marina Bar and Restaurant.The knowledgeable and friendly staff at Stella Marina Bar and Restaurant will be happy to help you with anything you may need. The menu is sure to have something for everyone from full entrées to sandwiches and salads perfect for lunch. One popular choice is the pizza figi: a pizza served with goat cheese, caramelized onions, dried figs and rosemary. Choose from the extensive wine and beer list or a cocktail to enjoy with your meal.
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4. La Dolce Vita of Belmar
4.5
Awesome(2007)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Belmar
Booked 13 times today
La Dolce Vita is family owned and operated by two generations. Both ZIO (uncle) Giuseppe Salpietro and Nipote (nephew) Nicola Fuccilli invite you to experience their passion for Italian cuisine and culture.The story of La Dolce Vita began five decades ago in a small town in the hills of Sicily. It is from here that co-owner Giuseppe Salpietro brings authentic cuisine, traditions and customs, which come from centuries of good living. La Dolce Vita believes in bringing this passion for Dolce Vita, translates to mean the sweet life, into every dish that leaves our kitchen. It is our goal to make every customer feel like part of our very own family. We at La Dolce Vita believe in family and invite you and your family in to our Restaurant to experience a variety of fantastic tastes to please every palate.
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5. AP Rooftop
4.6
Exceptional(268)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Asbury Park
Booked 27 times today
On top of the 5th Avenue pavilion in Asbury Park.A sophisticated look with a comfortable vibe including two fireplaces & a lounge area.
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6. The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park
4.3
Awesome(780)
Price: Expensive
• American • Asbury Park
Booked 13 times today
The Robinson Ale House Asbury Park is an oceanfront restaurant on the famous Asbury Park boardwalk. The restaurant is housed in the iconic Howard Johnsons building, and customers are treated to panoramic views of the ocean and the historic Convention Hall.
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7. The Break - Asbury Park
4.1
Excellent(99)
Price: Moderate
• Californian • Asbury Park
Booked 4 times today
The Break is a sister restaurant to Low Dive and is situated in the middle of the beautiful Asbury Park boardwalk. This venue boasts beautiful views of the beach. Sit back, have a drink and enjoy some coastal cuisine and sushi from our scratch kitchen!
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8. Barrio Costero- Asbury Park
4.5
Awesome(503)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Asbury Park
Booked 4 times today
Nestled in the downtown area of Asbury Park, Barrio Costero invites you to immerse yourself in a culinary journey that blends the rich traditions of Mexican cuisine with the fresh, vibrant flavors of the coast. Under the guidance of our celebrated Head Chef, Isyufran Reyes, Barrio Costero offers a dynamic, seasonally rotating menu that highlights the best market-driven ingredients. Our chefs' passion for quality and simplicity shines through in every dish, from our signature tacos and colorful shared plates to the artisanal cocktails and an exquisite selection of the finest agave spirits.
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9. Scarborough Fair
4.7
Exceptional(2342)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Manasquan
Booked 15 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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10. Deal Lake Bar + Co
4.4
Awesome(598)
Price: Moderate
• American • Asbury Park
Booked 11 times today
Deal Lake Bar + Co. is a 5,500+ sq. ft. American style bar + restaurant located on Deal Lake in Loch Arbour, New Jersey, adjacent to Asbury Park. We boast an open concept with 3 bars, 25 TVs, all the sports games + 258-person capacity. In addition, our 90-seat outdoor patio includes a lakeside bar, two 12 ft-wide sliding doors, and a beautiful view. Deal Lake Bar + Co is an inclusive, spirited atmosphere with 16 beers on draft (most being from Jersey), fresh food, a modern vibe, music + televisions for entertainment, and, of course, GOOD TIMES AT ALL TIMES! * While we make every effort to fulfill reservations requests for a specific table, we cannot guarantee the availability of your favorite table. Outside patio seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. Come early + snag the patio spots! *

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  • Chris
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food was great and the drinks superb. I would revisit when in town.
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    AP RooftopPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Asbury Park
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    4.6
  • Patriciavip
    South Carolina •38 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Scratch Kitchen is a welcomed addition to the sometimes lackluster restaurants in the Jersey Shore area. At Scratch they show a respect for their diners from their exemplary service, table settings, written specials and presentation to the quality of the food served. It is also very nice to have a crusty bread service to accompany a meal that by its nature encourages “dipping”. The meal I enjoyed was the cod with cannellini beans along with an order of well seasoned potatoes. While cod can sometimes be bland, this dish was filled with delicious flavors. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be sure to reserve when I return from Charleston SC in the near future.
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    Skratch KitchenPrice: Expensive• Comfort Food• Bradley Beach
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    4.8
  • Diana
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 18, 2024
    Jamie was an excellent server! Even offered his sunglasses as we were sitting outside. His recommendations were spot on! Thank you for a wonderful lunch!
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    Iron WhalePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Asbury Park
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    4.6
  • Lori
    Alabama •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    Fourth time we have been there when visiting Belmar. Food is always plentiful and spiced to perfection. Warm fire, beautiful Christmas decorations, good prompt service. I am hooked! Highly recommend.
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    La Dolce Vita of BelmarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Belmar
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    4.5
  • Nicole
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 9, 2024
    Great food and service. We had a very nice evening
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    Stella Marina Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• Asbury Park
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    4.4

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