Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

6208 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is a unique dining experience since Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant, a unique dining experience since 1995, has a picturesque location on the famous New Jersey Shore in historical Long Branch. A huge bi-level outdoor deck brings diners even closer to the breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. The decor is truly designed to give patrons a sense of closeness to the sea.

Rooney’s provides innovative, diverse dishes with the concept of fresh seafood at the heart of its cuisine. The menus at Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant continually change to offer a different dining experience at each and every visit to this exciting oceanfront restaurant. The stylish architecture, relaxed setting and creative menus make this year-round oceanfront restaurant a favorite on the Jersey Shore

It's a big ocean...someone has to embrace it.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 870-1200
Website
http://www.rooneysocean.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jared Brown
Private party facilities
Rooney"s offers two oceanfront rooms for groups with guests up to 65. To book one of our two oceanfront rooms, ask one of our managers to help you customize your menu and make your party a smash hit on the ocean.

Location
100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch, NJ 07740
Neighborhood
Long Branch
Cross street
Cooper Avenue
Parking details
Rooney's has a large parking lot with over flow parking right across the street at the Promenade Beach Club year round.
Entertainment
Memorial to Labor Day at our Beach Bar:Sunday 3:00 - 6:00Monday 6:00 - 9:00Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00Friday 7:00 - 11:00Labor Day - Memorial Day indoor lounge:Friday 7:00 - 11:00
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 6,208 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Monmouth
Best Ambiance
Monmouth
Great for brunch
Monmouth
Great for outdoor dining
Monmouth
Great for scenic views
Monmouth
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant offers a "perfect beach restaurant" experience with "excellent food, service, and atmosphere." Guests rave about the "fresh seafood" and "beautiful ocean views." The ambiance, accentuated by live music, is a standout feature. While some find prices high, the "great selection" and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit.

6,208 Reviews

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Daniel
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
best seafood in New Jersey! Never had a bad experience here, absolutely worth the price
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JoAnn
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rooney’s is one of my favorite restaurants. The food and the service are always terrific. And even on a rainy day the seaside atmosphere is perfect.
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Doug
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoint was there for christmas eve and new years day n brunch
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Paul
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and festive atmosphere. Noise makers hats and complimentary champagne at midnight. A very enjoyable but low key experience to ring in the new year.
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Patricia
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My family loved so much we go back to have a dinner next week
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Su
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always come here on New Year’s Eve. Had a great time. Food was great and the service was excellent. They kept my request and gave me a wonderful table with the ocean view. Had the most amazing time. They also served champagne at midnight and we had a wonderful New Year’s Eve. We will definitely come back next year.
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Karen
VIP
New York City
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a fun time with great food and drinks, had a wonderful NYE happy new year
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Paula
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was a great experience. Rooneys is one of our favorite Restaurant. Sometimes my Salmon is over cooked. Wish they would keep food to its temperature. Only complaint I have.
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Katey
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely incredible experience, would rate higher than 10 if I could!
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Sheri
VIP
New York City
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always a delicious meal! Had the weekly pasta special- bolognese. Excellent!
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FAQs

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 6208 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Google Map for Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch, NJ 07740

Additional information

Cross street
Cooper Avenue
Neighborhood
Long Branch
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Rooney's has a large parking lot with over flow parking right across the street at the Promenade Beach Club year round.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jared Brown
Entertainment
Memorial to Labor Day at our Beach Bar:Sunday 3:00 - 6:00Monday 6:00 - 9:00Wednesday 7:00 - 10:00Friday 7:00 - 11:00Labor Day - Memorial Day indoor lounge:Friday 7:00 - 11:00
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rooneysocean.com/
Phone number
(732) 870-1200
Private party facilities
Rooney"s offers two oceanfront rooms for groups with guests up to 65. To book one of our two oceanfront rooms, ask one of our managers to help you customize your menu and make your party a smash hit on the ocean.

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

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