Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Ortley Beach

We went to labebe for our 3rd anniversary, after our vacation had been compromised when our airbnb lost power and running water. Labebe turned our whole day around, and then some. We were looking for the best of the best, to have an experience worth remembering for the whole year, and that is exactly what we got. We got the beef croquettes, and the hummus to start. That was our first time having wagyu, and everything was fantastic, I do not usually do well with fried foods but you can tell with this one they use clean oil, so I did not feel sick from the breading at all, and I usually feel sick from one mozzarella stick. The staff came over to us so frequently we forgot who our original server was, and they had very extensive knowledge enough to help us with a recommended wine just based on a flavor we requested. We then got the prime filet mignons, 2 8 oz steaks, and we had been searching for a steak better than one we had been talking about since our honeymoon, and we finally found it at Labebe. It came out so juicy, and so warm in the middle, with a pepper for added spice if we want it and a sweet onion for added sweetness if we want it, and a little mushroom sauce. we didn't need any of that. We ate the whole steak as it was, because it was too good to sully with extra flavors. They then brought out a pallet cleanser lemon Italian before dessert, which we got the cheese cake and the lava cake, both fantastic as well. Will definitely be going again for our special occasions.

We always love coming here. The staff makes us feel welcomed and the seaside ambience couldn't be more classic. The varied menu gives us plenty of options. I would say the food is good, but we don't necessarily come here for outstanding food. Nevertheless, we always have a delightful time, and I'm happy to support this local icon that has been in the family at this location for over 100 years! Recommend!

You can't go wrong here, especially if you're a steak lover. It's pricey for sure, but the service and food are both top notch.

First, our server Dawn was sensational! The celebration centered around my retirement earlier today, and Dawn couldn’t have been more excited and happy for me. Beyond that, our dry aged NY Strip Steaks were prepared perfectly, the creamed spinach and cauliflower au gratin were great complements to our entrees. Finally, my s’mores crème brûlée was magnifique! For my $$, The Chophouse is the finest steakhouse in New Jersey! Scenic views, beautiful interior, always friendly great service and spectacular cuisine. For the record, we’ve been customers there for 22 years and drove 90 minutes to enjoy this fabulous culinary experience… and we’ll, of course, be back! Thank you! ❤️

There were 4 of us. 3 of the 4 were very happy. One ordered the oxtail, taste was good but very fatty and hardly any meat. Disappointing.