61 Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Avon-by-the-Sea

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1. La Dolce Vita of Belmar

4.3

Awesome(2165)

££££

• Italian • Belmar

Booked 7 times today

What a surprise knowing that La Dolce offered unbelievable luncheon specials. I had a salad, entree, and dessert for $19.99! What a bargain and I had to take half of it home because it was too much food for me to consume in one sitting! The Caesar salad was super fresh, Rigatoni with Vodka sauce was on point, and the Tiramisu-DELISH! There were several entree choices to choose from so don't hesitate in making a visit there in the near future!

2. Brando's

4.7

Exceptional(4304)

££££

• Italian • Asbury Park

Booked 30 times today

Great food & service! Always outstanding experience!

3. Iron Whale

4.7

Exceptional(1983)

££££

• Seafood • Asbury Park

Booked 38 times today

Second time dining here with my best friend on our annual beach day....and it was just as pleasant as it was a year prior. As a professional chef, I'm hard to please. But I really enjoyed both experiences at this restaurant - this time, we had the crispy calamari with poblano peppers as well as the Brussels sprouts (they were undercooked to be honest) and the truffle parmesan fries. Delicious and fresh. We shared a halibut special with corn and risotto - delicious and fresh. Finished with a berry cake, which we shared and really enjoyed. This restaurant really checks all the boxes and is a welcome find - other restaurants that I've dined at in Asbury have not been nearly as good - definitely recommend!

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4. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(5264)

££££

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 75 times today

Our fish dishes were excellent, and the service was top notch. We probably dine here once a month. Will be back.

5. Brandl

4.4

Awesome(2125)

££££

• Steakhouse • Belmar

Booked 8 times today

Dining at Brandl is one of our traditions down the shore. Always delicious!

6. Whispers

4.6

Exceptional(2159)

££££

• Contemporary American • Spring Lake

Our go to special restaurant in Spring Lake. Celebrated my birthday there

7. Scarborough Fair

4.6

Exceptional(2621)

££££

• Contemporary American • Manasquan

Booked 17 times today

What a great find! Went with friends for lunch- thought prices were reasonable. Server was accommodating and attentive. The decor is the best I’ve seen ( all decorated for Halloween). Highly recommend. :)

8. Avenue

4.0

Excellent(429)

££££

• French American • Long Branch

Booked 9 times today

Had the best time celebrating my 23rd birthday there, our server was amazing and even sang happy birthday to me, the whole experience was amazing.

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9. Apple Street Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(196)

££££

• American • Tinton Falls

Booked 7 times today

Very nice staff! Personalized service! Delicious food!!!!

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10. Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2507)

££££

• Contemporary American • Sea Bright

Booked 6 times today

Dinner was lovely! Took my best friend for her birthday. It was an exciting evening because I was able to rescue a bird that had gotten in by mistake. The applause was glorious!! Will definitely be back for the food, view and service

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61 restaurants available nearby

1. La Dolce Vita of Belmar

2. Brando's

3. Iron Whale

4. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

5. Brandl

6. Whispers

7. Scarborough Fair

8. Avenue

9. Apple Street Kitchen

10. Drifthouse Restaurant, Lounge & Bar

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