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The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park, Asbury Park, NJ

The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

4.5
4.5
787 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 774-1400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Cross street
    5th Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Please check our website for our Entertainment Schedule.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 787 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Kid-friendly

  • Monmouth

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Robinson Ale House in Asbury Park offers "delicious and consistent" meals, with a varied menu including vegetarian and gluten-free options. Guests appreciate the "friendly and accommodating" staff and "great ambience." Beachside dining enhances the experience, though occasional service hiccups occur. Overall, it's a "fabulous" spot for both locals and visitors.

787 Reviews
  1. Cathy

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great variety of food, great views, lively atmosphere, nice ambiance

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  2. Patty

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    New Year's Eve dinner. Beautiful ambiance for the holidays. Dining room full but not noisy. Great and plentiful menu choices. Staff friendly. Fried zucchini app was delicious although small in size. Salad was fresh and tasty. Pasta bolognese was under seasoned and bland. Tollhouse pie dessert undercooked and mushy. Hoping issues were because of it being NYE because I usually love my food here.

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  3. Diane

    New York City

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service, and the food was so delicious! The Shrimp cocktail was outstanding, lobster tail was sooo good, filet mignon was great, but it could have been so much better if it had been medium rare, like we ordered (instead of MW). But we realized it was NYE, so we did not mention it. Everything was terrific-great atmosphere, music, vibe, and friendliness of the staff! Bill: a little over $300 for 2 people-NYE, 2 drinks each.

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  4. Francine

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, food and drinks were great. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Was a little chilly, but otherwise great.

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  5. Mike

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service is always good here. The prices could be a little lower in my opinion though. We always come here for lunch when we come to Asbury park.

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  6. Susan

    VIP

    New York City

    57 reviews

    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely ambience this restaurant offers. Our server was extremely solicitous, and the wine and beer menus were extensive. Food was also very good.

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  7. Kathy

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Thanksgiving buffet was great and I don’t think I’ll ever want to cook at home again! We completely enjoyed the turkey and stuffing, the mashed potatoes, gravy, sprouts, sweets, Mac and cheese, salmon, ham, roast beef, in short, everything. Nice, friendly service, and it was nice to be able to hear one another at the table. Seating was very comfortable and nicely spaced. A hit for our party of 6!

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  8. Dawn

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Kayla is a great server and there’s often live music (last night was a little loud) but normally it’s a good volume. Good cocktails, decent food and cozy vibe- it’s one of our go to places. Highly recommend only wish they had more lite & healthy vegetarian options.

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  9. Nancy

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal in a wonderful setting. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

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  10. John

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around at a very good price. Clam chowder had plenty of actual clam meat and my burger was perfect. The waitress was great. Wish I could recall her name. Try the blueberry pomegranate cider!

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FAQs

The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park is rated 4.5 stars by 787 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Robinson Ale House - Asbury Park

1200 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Cross street
    5th Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Please check our website for our Entertainment Schedule.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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