Small and quaint. Pizza was good but if you had any wood fired Pizza in the area, like porta for example, it's not really anything special. Limited menu option and pretty horrid drink options. Whatever soft drinks they concoct there are simply awful. It's BYO for liquor but pack a beverage of choice if if you're not drinking alcohol.
Quaint and small, definitely sit outside if possible. Also, parking is street parking only so be prepared to look for a spot on the road during busier times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
ReviewGirl
Our group sat outdoors on the deck overlooking the lake. Beautiful evening and nice to be off the beaten path in Asbury. There were a lot of bugs as it got later and the restaurant would benefit from purchasing the table top fans that keep the bugs away.
We started with corn chowder which was decadent ! Followed by farro salad - the pickled onions and warm farro made this dish. The ingredients were simple and clean yet the taste was not compromised in any way. We then had chicken wings - didn’t care for the flavor on these - somewhat of a fishy taste on some - yet they were cooked to perfection. The eggplant and pesto pizza was excellent ! The dough was delicious and the flavors from the eggplant and basil were the perfect touch.
Service and overall hospitality is lacking. Feels as if the patrons are an inconvenience to some of the people who work here and that is the prime reason for less stars. There was a tall, large male who greeted us (the restaurant was mostly empty at 5:30 on a week night- after Labor Day). He seemed angry and as if a larger group annoyed him. We were seated at one picnic table and didn’t require any extra accommodations or tables. His body language gave off an unhappy / unwanted vibe. Perhaps he was having an off evening but it created a negative energy and one that seriously lacked in hospitality. Additionally , this same man (accidentally) dropped a large bottle of water which sprayed two of us with water quite a bit. He could have come over and simply said sorry and brought us some napkins - rather he did nothing. It was as if it was our problem he sprayed us with water. In instances like this, customarily restaurants will offer a coffee or dessert on the house , in this case bringing over napkins and a simple apology would have been appreciated. The overall service experience was lacking and it’s a shame because the chef did a top notch job with the food !
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Cc
We ate here for the first time this past weekend and absolutely love the entire experience. The owner was fabulous and came over to meet us, and because I am currently pregnant and also sober. The nonalcoholic menu was absolutely to die for! We got the seasonal dishes, especially the fig pizza. It was so good. Definitely can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Hartos
I found this place on Instagram and I absolutely love it!! I’ve been twice now and both times were great experiences. Such a great atmosphere outside by the water. There's always ducks when I've gone that is such a nice touch. The pizza is delicious as well along with the salad and wings. Every server and people working there are all very kind and welcoming as well and keep things running smoothly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Hill
AWFUL!!!!! Prices much to HIGH!! A burger for $29:00? $20:00 for a ceasar salad? Service was very slow!! NO SEPARATE CHECKS!!!!! No parking!! It was not a good experience at all!!! Don't go!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Kristine Meyer
I went with my family to Catbird yesterday and the food was delicious. The servers were knowledgeable and the atmosphere was great. I can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camila Roland
Such a beautiful atmosphere, food is delicious and Michael our server was amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maureen Ann Murphy
I was in Asbury last week and ate at Catbird twice. From the time you walk up to the restaurant until the time you leave, the place exudes warmth and comfort. Whether it's the front yard where you can sit until your table is ready or the beautiful deck that overlooks Deal Lake, you will feel a part of this place. The staff is lovely; all very friendly in a genuine way with no rush put on you to order or keep things moving. Now the food... I loved the Arugula salad with its unique twist of blueberries and pumpkin seeds. Pizzas are delish. I had the margherita one night and the eggplant pesto on my second visit. Both so yummy. You can tell that there is alot of care put into the preparation of each dish. The olives and sourdough were a great starter and they have specials too. My friend loved the summer salad. The owner and head pizza woman, Aimee McElroy is a gem and I am so glad I got to meet her. This is a BYOB place but they make mocktails! I know many locals already know what they have here but if you live in the area and haven't been, this place is a treasure! Go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer Welter (Shore Cake Supply)
Just loved everything about this little gem. Ordered the summer pizza special and it was simply amazing. Definitely going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anneliese Catherine
Delicious pizza and an awesome variety of mocktails. Yummy ice cream sandwiches. Perfect for my birthday lunch. Will definitely be back!
Great pizza. Serious hamburger. Excellent salads. Neighborhood gem.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Timothy Brown
What an amazing place! A beautiful secluded restaurant off the busy parts of Asbury Park. My wife and I showed up a little before 3pm opening on Sunday and waited comfortably outside. We sat on the deck and were treated to an amazing bird show with red wing blackbirds, robins, great blue herons, swans, cormorants, ducks, and geese!
And by the way the food was amazing! We ordered the arugula salad, the puttanesca pizza, and the olives. Everything was fresh and perfectly seasoned.
Aimee (owner) and Michael (server) were friendly and efficient. Highly recommend Catbird AP!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Studio West
Best foot and atmosphere around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joe Wiley
Good food. Had an issue with the manager. Won’t be returning.
Small and quaint. Pizza was good but if you had any wood fired Pizza in the area, like porta for example, it's not really anything special. Limited menu option and pretty horrid drink options. Whatever soft drinks they concoct there are simply awful. It's BYO for liquor but pack a beverage of choice if if you're not drinking alcohol.
Quaint and small, definitely sit outside if possible. Also, parking is street parking only so be prepared to look for a spot on the road during busier times.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Our group sat outdoors on the deck overlooking the lake. Beautiful evening and nice to be off the beaten path in Asbury. There were a lot of bugs as it got later and the restaurant would benefit from purchasing the table top fans that keep the bugs away.
We started with corn chowder which was decadent ! Followed by farro salad - the pickled onions and warm farro made this dish. The ingredients were simple and clean yet the taste was not compromised in any way. We then had chicken wings - didn’t care for the flavor on these - somewhat of a fishy taste on some - yet they were cooked to perfection. The eggplant and pesto pizza was excellent ! The dough was delicious and the flavors from the eggplant and basil were the perfect touch.
Service and overall hospitality is lacking. Feels as if the patrons are an inconvenience to some of the people who work here and that is the prime reason for less stars. There was a tall, large male who greeted us (the restaurant was mostly empty at 5:30 on a week night- after Labor Day). He seemed angry and as if a larger group annoyed him. We were seated at one picnic table and didn’t require any extra accommodations or tables. His body language gave off an unhappy / unwanted vibe. Perhaps he was having an off evening but it created a negative energy and one that seriously lacked in hospitality. Additionally , this same man (accidentally) dropped a large bottle of water which sprayed two of us with water quite a bit. He could have come over and simply said sorry and brought us some napkins - rather he did nothing. It was as if it was our problem he sprayed us with water. In instances like this, customarily restaurants will offer a coffee or dessert on the house , in this case bringing over napkins and a simple apology would have been appreciated. The overall service experience was lacking and it’s a shame because the chef did a top notch job with the food !
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
We ate here for the first time this past weekend and absolutely love the entire experience. The owner was fabulous and came over to meet us, and because I am currently pregnant and also sober. The nonalcoholic menu was absolutely to die for! We got the seasonal dishes, especially the fig pizza. It was so good. Definitely can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I found this place on Instagram and I absolutely love it!! I’ve been twice now and both times were great experiences. Such a great atmosphere outside by the water. There's always ducks when I've gone that is such a nice touch. The pizza is delicious as well along with the salad and wings. Every server and people working there are all very kind and welcoming as well and keep things running smoothly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AWFUL!!!!! Prices much to HIGH!! A burger for $29:00? $20:00 for a ceasar salad? Service was very slow!! NO SEPARATE CHECKS!!!!! No parking!!
It was not a good experience at all!!! Don't go!!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
I went with my family to Catbird yesterday and the food was delicious. The servers were knowledgeable and the atmosphere was great. I can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a beautiful atmosphere, food is delicious and Michael our server was amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was in Asbury last week and ate at Catbird twice. From the time you walk up to the restaurant until the time you leave, the place exudes warmth and comfort. Whether it's the front yard where you can sit until your table is ready or the beautiful deck that overlooks Deal Lake, you will feel a part of this place. The staff is lovely; all very friendly in a genuine way with no rush put on you to order or keep things moving. Now the food... I loved the Arugula salad with its unique twist of blueberries and pumpkin seeds. Pizzas are delish. I had the margherita one night and the eggplant pesto on my second visit. Both so yummy. You can tell that there is alot of care put into the preparation of each dish. The olives and sourdough were a great starter and they have specials too. My friend loved the summer salad. The owner and head pizza woman, Aimee McElroy is a gem and I am so glad I got to meet her. This is a BYOB place but they make mocktails! I know many locals already know what they have here but if you live in the area and haven't been, this place is a treasure! Go!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just loved everything about this little gem. Ordered the summer pizza special and it was simply amazing. Definitely going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious pizza and an awesome variety of mocktails. Yummy ice cream sandwiches. Perfect for my birthday lunch. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great pizza. Serious hamburger. Excellent salads. Neighborhood gem.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
What an amazing place! A beautiful secluded restaurant off the busy parts of Asbury Park. My wife and I showed up a little before 3pm opening on Sunday and waited comfortably outside. We sat on the deck and were treated to an amazing bird show with red wing blackbirds, robins, great blue herons, swans, cormorants, ducks, and geese!
And by the way the food was amazing! We ordered the arugula salad, the puttanesca pizza, and the olives. Everything was fresh and perfectly seasoned.
Aimee (owner) and Michael (server) were friendly and efficient. Highly recommend Catbird AP!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best foot and atmosphere around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food. Had an issue with the manager.
Won’t be returning.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 4
Everything and everyone is AMAZING!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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