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Stella A Kitchen and Bar
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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American
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4.9
(505)
Casual fine dining in an eclectic atmosphere, serving dinner Wednesday-Saturday.
Booking special events on Sunday and Monday evenings and luncheons everyday.
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Poached Pear Bistro
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.9
(3,862)
THE POACHED PEAR BISTRO
Located at 816 Arnold Ave in the beautiful shore community of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
The Poached Pear Bistro is a stylish, yet family friendly, BYO contemporary American restaurant featuring excellent food and reasonable prices in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Chef-owner Scott Giordano, formerly executive chef at Whispers in Spring Lake, NJ, and sous chef at the Saddle River Inn in Saddle River, NJ, and his highly professional kitchen and wait staff are committed to providing patrons with a truly pleasing and memorable dining experience.
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Stefano's Restaurant
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(2,879)
CURRENT RESERVATION POLICY:
-RESERVATIONS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.
-WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE PARTIES LARGER THAN 8.
-DINERS OF ALL AGES MUST BE ACCOUNTED FOR WITHIN RESERVATIONS.
CANCELLATIONS:
-MUST BE CANCELLED BEFORE NOON THE DAY OF RESERVATION.
-$10 PER PARTY MEMBER WILL BE CHARGED FOR A CANCELLATION AFTER 12PM.
Stefano’s Restaurant offers a fine dining experience for over 30yr on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Our contemporary Italian and Coastal Cuisine will awaken your taste buds and surprise your palate with unique and innovative dishes. Our menu offers selected dished that have been perfected through time. Stefano’s is an experience in fine dining that will leave a lasting memory.
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Breakin Bread on the Boulevard
Top-rated food
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(454)
Family owned and operated Italian restaurant. We cook with lots of love. Our concept is old world Italian food made fresh daily with the finest ingredients. Our bread is delivered fresh daily from Nicolo’s Bakery in Montclair. Enjoy our traditional menu or come see us for weekly seasonal specials. Our motto is “your hearts will be happy and your bellies will be full.”
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Amore Ristorante
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(267)
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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Rosie's Restaurant
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(642)
Fresh and exciting new bar and restaurant in Ocean Gate, NJ, right in the heart of Ocean County with water views of the beach, boardwalk and Toms River. We are bringing an elevated dining experience with a beautifully decorated coastal themed space, a great menu composed of the finest ingredients and hand crafted cocktails, a great wine list and expansive beer selection. Ask about the selection of dining areas including main dining room, private party room, semi private second floor dining room, outdoor second floor deck seating and the fun and hip bar/lounge area. We look forward to welcoming and serving you.
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The Gables
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Very Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.7
(2,340)
The Gables offers exclusively a 3-course pre-fixe menu starting at 120 per person plus tax & tip. Menu changes weekly. Please note, supplemental charges apply to select menu items.
We offer a lovely selection of red and white wines by the bottle from Bellview Winery.
Wear designer socks when dining at The Gables, our Beach Haven, NJ restaurant. They may well be knocked off by the imaginative seasonal fare at our 2007-08 Zagat rated 26
"Exceptional to Perfection"
This historic Victorian Jersey Shore inn is open nightly for dinner during the summer season, and Thursday through Sunday from Fall to Spring. We also host memorable private parties and weddings in this most romantic of settings.
Prime Parking: Tesla and EV charging stations available for guests upon request.
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Houlihan's - Brick
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.6
(578)
Since 1972, we've believed in quality ingredients, cooking from scratch and having fun. From our famous 'Shrooms and Stuffed Chicken Breast to our unique burger blend and ahi tuna, we believe in celebrating the small things and that every moment deserves a toast in its honor. So grab a drink (perhaps our signature Long Island Iced Tea), enjoy some great conversation and let us serve you an excellent meal.
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Half Moon Point
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.7
(1,580)
Full service tavern offering seafood, steaks and burgers in a relaxed casual atmosphere.
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Rooftop at Hotel LBI
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Cocktail Bar
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4.3
(265)
The Roof Top Bar at Hotel LBI offers breathtaking views of Long Beach Island. Watch the sunset on our top deck and relax in one of our cozy outdoor lounges. Take advantage of our full service bar and enjoy a bite off a select menu offering raw bar options and our pizza selections. Games such as corn hole, connect four and a ping pong table are spread out on the Roof Top.
Table reservations are available and walk-ins are welcomed until we reach capacity.
*When booking your reservation, please keep in mind we are weather permitted!
*Reservations are encouraged by booking on OpenTable.com or by calling after 3:00pm at 609-991-8001.
*Please keep in mind our phone lines are often busy during dinner service.
*Check-in will be located at our Salt Kitchen host stand on our first floor. Once on The Rooftop, you will be escorted to your table by a host.
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The Edge Restaurant & Bar
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.4
(1,280)
The Edge is an upscale dining destination conveniently located near Shore points. The design is a stunning combination of reclaimed wood, steel and leather with a gorgeous custom-made bar and lounge. A communal table, fireplace and cascading water walls create an atmosphere of warmth and intimacy. A New-American menu, highlighting locally sourced and sustainable classic dishes, seafood and prime cut meats infused with Latin and Asian accents. The Edge has an impressive wine list with many American and global selections. In addition to serving signature and classic handcrafted cocktails by our mixologists, the bar is stocked with an extensive list of single malts, blended whiskies, rye, bourbon, rum, gin, tequila, mezcal and some of the finest cognacs, armagnacs and other brandies. To complete all this we are proud to serve local, domestic, premium imported draft and bottled beers.
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Rue 561 Bistro
Price: Very Expensive
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American
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4.8
(457)
B.Y.O.B. Bistro, we are not your typical restaurant dining experience. Our mission is to bring the best tasting highest sustainable foods from all over the world to the shore. A local bistro with an innovative touch of the future with modernized trendy dishes that will satisfy. We only use the Highest of quality hand cut meats and wild caught seafoods that are crafted to perfection located off the jersey shore coast.
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Tre - Brick
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Pizza Bar
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4.5
(157)
Tre offers an affordable casual Italian menu featuring the best fresh artisanal ingredients for their classically prepared dishes. Using an old world brick oven, customers will enjoy authentic Neapolitan style pizza, and an extensive selection of craft beer and wine. With not only a fantastic menu and industrial décor, Tre offers old school games such as bocci and skee ball. If that’s not enough to have you overwhelmed with excitement...
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Cordi's Italian Gourmet
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.6
(921)
Visit Cordi's Italian Gourmet today and enjoy a truly unique Italian menu served with perfection. We proudly serve only the natural French cut meats and in-house prime cuts and steaks. With 30 years of combined experience, we serve the finest Italian food in all of New Jersey.
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Engleside Inn
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.8
(1,756)
The Engleside Inn, located in Beach Haven, New Jersey, not only provides its guests with excellent lodging, but it also contains the Leeward Room for fine dining. This on-site restaurant has made a name for itself over the years as one of the finest in the Long Beach islands area. There is also a bar in this restaurant within the Engleside Inn where guests can select from an excellent list of wines and liquors. Premium steaks are a big part of the draw at the Leeward Room at the Engleside Inn. You can find many other examples of fine American cuisine on the menu, such as the scallops encrusted with wasabi or the chicken breast glazed in ginger.

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Frequently asked questions

The best reviewed restaurant in Ocean is Drift Beach Bar & Restaurant

The best vegan restaurants in Ocean are Shipwreck Grill - Brielle, Poached Pear Bistro and Manera's Brick

The best vegetarian restaurants in Ocean are Poached Pear Bistro, Half Moon Point and The Gables

The restaurants with the best service in Ocean are Theresa’s South, Artisan's Restaurant & Brewery and Drift Beach Bar & Restaurant

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Ocean are Drift Beach Bar & Restaurant, Artisan's Restaurant & Brewery and The Gables

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