Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Ocean Township

32 restaurants available nearby

1. Brando's

4.7

Exceptional(3744)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Asbury Park

Booked 37 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

2. Trama's Trattoria

4.9

Exceptional(2407)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Long Branch

Booked 32 times today

Trama's Trattoria is an Italian eatery located in the West End area of Long Branch, NJ. Chef Trama has a strong following with food and wine aficionados due to his fierce commitment to quality, consistency and attention to detail. Chef Trama uses the highest-quality local, farm to table ingredients according to the seasons when they are at their optimum taste.

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3. REYLA - Asbury Park

4.7

Exceptional(395)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • Asbury Park

Booked 15 times today

We are a shared plate concept, dishes come to your table planned by our culinary team, designed for everyone to enjoy together. REYLA marries our most memorable experiences dining in the Middle East and beyond. We encourage you to dine with friends and family here; every dish is meant to be shared. Pop in for an electrifying, laid back experience.

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4. Barrio Costero- Asbury Park

4.5

Awesome(509)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Asbury Park

Booked 28 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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5. The Squire at Branches

4.8

Exceptional(299)

Price: Expensive

• American • Long Branch

Booked 24 times today

The Squire at Branches is a full-service restaurant and bar nestled in beautiful West Long Branch. This hidden Gem has gone through a major renovation, with an expansive bar, a beautifully-crafted wine room, and a gas-burning fire place. The electric menu was created by Chef Cliff Richardson; a culinary prodigy whose passion has taken him around the world. Experienced in Caribbean, French, Italian and American cuisine. Chef Richardson worked his way through the ranks at the Malliouhana Hotel under the leadership of Michelin Star Chef Michelle Rostang in Paris. The Squire is best known for their Surf & Turf Board- 32oz (CAB) Porterhouse Steak, 2 (6oz) Cold Water Lobster Tails, Pan Seared Dry Diver Scallops & Jumbo Shrimp accompanied with your choice of sides. The Squire is a MUST VISIT- with amazing food, beautiful ambiance and great service. - Happy Hour is Offered Wednesday-Sunday from 4-7pm.-

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6. La Dolce Vita of Belmar

4.5

Awesome(2021)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Belmar

Booked 20 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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7. Stella Marina Bar & Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(1736)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Asbury Park

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.

8. Brandl

4.3

Awesome(2025)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Belmar

Booked 12 times today

Innovative American cuisine offering Live Jazz on Friday nights and specials events throughout the year. In addition to seasonal favorites and specials, the menu features specialities such as our Lazy Lobster poached in vanilla bean butter, served over asparagus risotto. Brandl—THE Dining Destination for the Jersey Shore!

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9. Tally Ho Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(284)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Tinton Falls

Booked 8 times today

The Tally-Ho Restaurant in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, is a popular place for nightlife and great food. We are locally owned and operated and have been a part of our community since 1995. Our dinner menu, which includes both American cuisine and Northern Italian cuisine, features pasta, seafood, and steaks. For lunch, we offer pasta, soups, sandwiches, and salads. We are open seven days a week, including many major holidays. We also offer special events and catering.

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10. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4665)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 113 times today

Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!

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Paige
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
10/10 experience across the board. The ambiance was great, we were seated in another room away from the bar (which other reviews have mentioned) and the noise level was not an issue! Everything we ate was phenomenal and the service was perfect, cannot recommend this restaurant more. We came for our anniversary and they made it a very special evening.
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Brando'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Asbury Park
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4.7
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valerieVIP
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The restaurant was warm and inviting. Our server was Mickey. He was knowledgeable and attentive. Our food was promptly delivered to us. It was delicious! We split the Artichoke salad then chose the seafood special of 8 fish over spaghetti and veal parmigiana with spaghetti on the side. The dinner did no disappoint. It is difficult to get a reservation because it is such a great restaurant but I will plan ahead.
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Trama's TrattoriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Long Branch
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4.9
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Debra
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent but waiting for them to put scallops back on the menu
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The Squire at BranchesPrice: Expensive• American• Long Branch
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4.8
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JohnVIP
New York City •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Devin is the best! Amazing food and drinks. Rob, Sean and Ben at Sleighlow also killed it. You guys are the best!
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REYLA - Asbury ParkPrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• Asbury Park
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4.7
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AnitaVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
The menu is very innovative, unlike typical Mexican food. We sat at the chef’s counter and enjoyed the experience
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Barrio Costero- Asbury ParkPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Asbury Park
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4.5

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32 restaurants available nearby

1. Brando's

2. Trama's Trattoria

3. REYLA - Asbury Park

4. Barrio Costero- Asbury Park

5. The Squire at Branches

6. La Dolce Vita of Belmar

7. Stella Marina Bar & Restaurant

8. Brandl

9. Tally Ho Restaurant

10. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

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