Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant

4.8

6225 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for brunch

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 6,225 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Jersey
Seafood
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 spectacular seaside dining experience with standout brunch options and "best seafood in New Jersey." Guests rave about the "wonderful food," "excellent service," and "beautiful ocean view." The festive atmosphere and attentive servers make special occasions unforgettable. It's an "absolutely incredible experience" worth repeating.

6,225 Reviews

M
Mani
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
Today’s Sunday Brunch was wonderful! Compared to other places the seafood bar was well worth the cost. Ambiance was very nice and the 4 of us were able to converse and totally enjoyed today’s Brunch!
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Roger
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Rooney's for brunch is always top tier! Everyone is nice and always makes us feel welcome! There are plenty of options and variety for food options. Our server was great and very attentive! I think her name was Jessica. We're always guaranteed a great time with a memorable experience and we can't wait to come back!
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Crangal
VIP
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and wonderful ambiance. Special shout out to our server Jessica who was just delightful!
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CHRISTINE
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
Went for Sunday brunch. Variety and quality of food was ezcellent! Staff/Service also excellent. Our waiter Matt was terrific! Thanks for a great dining experience!
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John
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Rooney's and drive about an hour for the angry lobster and other delicious food
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mary
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent. Food quality, preparation, seasoning, presentation. Choc chip cookie espresso martini…oMG! Molten choc cake w ice cream and choc sauce. Yum!
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Marie
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great. We enjoyed the grilled Maha and grilled salmon plus sides asparagus, crispy Brussels sprouts, and garlic mashed potatoes and added Caesar salad. We look forward to coming back!
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Laura
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated a birthday there. Everything was great!
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Robert
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group had a wonderful time, and the service and food were excellent!
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Beth
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and wonderful service! We will definitely be back!
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FAQs

Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 6225 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 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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