17 Best Wine Bars near Belmar

“Food and service are amazing! The noise level in the restaurant, especially the dining room, was very high. Could barely hear the person sitting next to me.“

“If you're looking for a top-notch dining experience in Asbury Park, look no further than R Bar. From start to finish, everything about this place was outstanding — the staff, the food, and the ambiance all come together to create something special. The service was warm and attentive without ever feeling intrusive. The team clearly takes pride in what they do, and it shows in every interaction. As for the menu, the standout starter has to be the deviled eggs — perfectly balanced, rich, and beautifully presented. For the main course, the pork chop was simply phenomenal: juicy, flavorful, and cooked to absolute perfection. Each bite was a reminder of why this spot stands out among Asbury Park's growing food scene. The ambiance ties it all together — classy yet comfortable, with a stylish charm that makes you want to linger over dessert or a cocktail. Overall, R Bar is a must-visit. Whether you're out for a casual evening or a special occasion, this place delivers an experience worth coming back for. Highly recommend.“

“Our family went for my wife’s birthday, from start to finish what a great experience. Our waiter was great, the food was fantastic. Portions are huge. Honestly very fairly priced. This was the first time any of us have been there and we will for sure be going there again. Kudos to Lubrano’s. Thank you“

“Great restaurant. Beautiful setting and the staff was so pleasant and accommodating.“

“My first time here. Loved it. The food was delicious! Felt like I immediately was in a neighborhood restaurant. And the prices weren’t over the top. Very reasonable.“

“Had dinner here July 2022. No complaints. Friendly service, and great food. Would def go back.“

“We’ve been going to Illiano’s nearly 36 years. It’s been great since day 1. We usually do takeout and find the pizza, subs and garlic knots to be the best in Monmouth County. When we moved out of town about 3 years ago we tried to find something that was comparable and closer, but that didn’t work out so make the trip back just about every Friday night. We highly recommend them!“

“We just had my daughter’s bridal shower there and everything was perfect. We chose the lunch buffet and the food was delicious. There was so much included and it was priced very reasonably. The room upstairs was very spacious for our group of 40 people. It was nice to have our own bathroom and bar. The servers were friendly and attentive and also very helpful. Thank you for making the day run so smoothly. It was perfect!!“

“Laid back, excellent service. Amazing cocktails...Jalisco is burning--try it. And creative, delicious food.“

“Stopped by the newly opened Gigi’s in Long Branch on my way to the beach. First off, loved that they have a parking lot which didn’t stress me about finding a spot cause I was going to have that adventure when I headed to the beach. I ordered the grandma’s pie and garlic knots! The grandma’s pie had pesto on it and I am a s***** for pesto!! Love the crust style being crispy. Hands down the best garlic knots I ever had! Don’t sleep on this place. It’s 3 blocks from the beach, easy parking and they deliver. I look forward to some pasta dishes on my next visit! Other key likes of mine was the aesthetic, it’s beautiful Inside but decorated to make you feel outside. I was very impressed with the kid friendly atmosphere of the chalkboard wall, beanbag seats and they even have juice boxes on hand for the kiddos. They also accommodate our tweens and teens with a pizza wing mural for their insta! They really thought of everything. The whole staff were so accommodating and genuine. Thank you Tommy and Faye for a great experience.“

“I love this place. Great food, people, clean, friendly. Good vibe. Good music.“

“In town for a wedding and looked for a local Italian restaurant for our night before. Discovered Jimmy’s and after reading some reviews we were sold. Great local spot with wonderful ambiance and terrific food! Bernadette took care of us and did a wonderful job. Highly recommend!!“

“Food and service were outstanding. Our waitress, Lauren, was wonderful. We will definitely be back 😊“

“Atmosphere was beautiful , the food was amazing, and our waitress was so attentive and friendly.“

“Been going to Max’s since I was kid & they were on the Boardwalk. Still the best hot dog I’ve ever had. Also love their crispy onion rings, steak fries, zucchini fries & sweet potato fries. Other menu items look good however I cannot go to Max’s without getting their famous hot dog!“

“Great food, even take out! Sauce was spicy on two seafood pasta dishes, but other than that it was spot on. Meatballs are out of this world!“

“Just stopped in for happy hour and had a mango crush and their shot of the week (passion fruit lemon drop). The drink was delicious and super sweet and yummy. The shot came in a church communion cup, given that it’s more of a mixed drink than a shot, for $5 it’s not really worth it.
Other than that, it’s right on the boardwalk and the vibes there were great.“