44 Best American Restaurants near Ocean Grove

“Most relaxing place to dine.pancakes fantastic. Great coffee. Great people come to eat & relax.“

“One of the best around. We come every year.“

“Excellent location steps to the beach, friendly staff, clean, and pleasant!“

“My sister from Dallas & I ate there 3 times out of 6 nights- fabulous food!“

“My son had eaten here before and raved about the food. We decided to eat there tonight as a family so the rest of us could check it out. As soon as we got there, we were greeted by Anthony, the exceptionally friendly owner. The menu has a large variety of options. We first ordered the coconut shrimp as an appetizer which was served with French Fries. We asked for the truffle fries. The truffle fries were honestly one of the best French fries I’ve ever eaten. Cooked perfectly with a lot of flavor. Everyone in my party thoroughly enjoyed everything they ordered. I ordered the Caesar salad topped with grilled chicken. There was so much chicken served with the salad. It was much more chicken than I would usually get if I ordered this same item elsewhere. The chicken was very delicious with a ton of flavor. The lettuce in the salad was crisp and fresh. We decided to try some of the gelato for dessert. There were so many great flavors; it was difficult to make a decision. We all really enjoyed our gelato.
The service here was phenomenal. I would definitely return to the Victorian Grill again and I highly recommend this restaurant. If you want great tasting food and great service, this is the place to go to.“

“Soul Kitchen is amazing! Our students love working with the great staff and always feel welcome and learn great skills and life lessons. The student favorite part of the soul Kitchen experience is of course the delicious food made by Chef Emily and her staff. The Matawan Regional staff and students want to thank Bon Jovi and all his supporters for a great experience and relationship!“

“Food was excellent and great service“

“Great little place. Food is excellent, waitresses are so nice. Very relaxing and enjoyable!“

“Amazing food and the service is great too. The portions are big, I get 2 meals! Come in for the baked items, so yummy!“

“Very nice place!! Great staff and good food!!“

“The staff was stellar! The filet mignon and mashed potatoes were amazing. I enjoyed the asparagus; my boyfriend substituted the Brussels sprouts, and they were also delicious. The bread was warm and crusty, which we loved.

It was our anniversary, and they greeted us with well wishes when they checked in with our reservation. There was a Happy Anniversary card on the table, and as we left, the waitress wished us well again.

We asked for water with no ice, and later when another server refilled our glasses, he confirmed that we wanted no ice — a small detail, but much appreciated.

The atmosphere is rustic and romantically lit. The only small concern was that we were a bit chilly. We were seated by a window, and I believe a vent from the very high ceiling was blowing on us. If you go, you may want to bring a light sweater or scarf.

Overall, it was a wonderful choice for a special occasion.“

“fune dining at its best! friendly staff. we just love it“

“Was there after the lunch crowd today 2/1/22. The place was spotless, the restroom was also. Excellent choice of burgers and sandwiches. My wife and I both had burgers and we both agreed they were the best we have had in at least 20 yrs. Grade A meat and the french fries were freshly cut and fried. Can't wait to get back. If you are a movie buff like me you will love the decor. The service was great also.“

“breakfast, lunch, or dinner... they have the best sandwiches at the most reasonable prices around“

“Great dinner as response service class act! Loved appetizers and filet and shrimp special excellent“

“Visited this excellent restaurant for the first time today. Our experience was terrific. The food was delicious, great presentation and the service from our waiter David was outstanding.“

“The breakfast is excellent at the Riverside Cafe . Their pancakes are among the best I have ever had with great texture and flavor, (no need for syrup). I also liked their egg sandwiches and homemade hash browns. Looking forward to trying more food from here. It is nice to have friendly service while enjoying the view of the boats as they move through the inlet.“

“Another amazing dinner at Elli’s! The staff is so friendly, the food amazing and the atmosphere is so cozy. Will be back again!“

“first time my wife and I were there for breakfast today the best bacon egg and cheese I ever had very clean courteous staff we will be back.“

“Perfect way to spend my Birthday dinner Year after year! Always perfect service and food/drinks.“

“Great place ! Music and TVs for the games outside what can be better at the beach !“

“First visit today. Great breakfast and lunch menu. I had an omelet with home fries. Good was excellent. will definitely return!“

“Been eating here since it opened!! Quality has never gone down!!!the owner makes sure things are done perfectly and w quality and love!! Always impressed w anything I order and so are the guests I bring w me, they all become regulars!!! That says a lot!!! I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. One of my fav restaurants in the State!!!! Always excited to eat here!!!“

“The breakfast there was amazing and the bacon pancakes are to die for. That’s how good they were. That was the breakfast my family had“

“I am leaving a production catering review. My Kitchen Witch provided catering to a large production crew and security where I work (a large historical building on Wall Street). I couldn't believe how quick and professional that My Kitchen Witch was in set-up, the meals, and the breakdown of their service. The food was excellent, especially the pork carnitas and Mexican street corn! I definitely highly recommend and would love to head to their cafe in Monmouth Beach, New Jersey!“

“They are amazing with their staff and the owners care about their employees,👏👏👏best beer selections in town.“

“Excellent food! Friendly service 🥰👍“

“I always enjoy the sunset diner ever since I use to go out with the leauge after bowling and recently when I had my big sister in jersey for a weekend I took her there after bowling we had lunch together this place brings people and family together with excellent service and great food“

“Had the Tricolore Salad with grilled shrimp today and it was DELICOUS!!!! Dad has the poke bowl and loved it. Service and atmosphere were great!“

“Ham salad, Soups, Sloppy Joe's“

“Nothing fancy, but excellent food and service with a smile …. One of my favorites.“

“Delicious meal from start to finish! Don’t skip dessert ?“

“Awesome food! My Maui Sliders were the BEST! Tater Tots with Cheese were so good as well!“

“Great atmosphere for sure. 3 different bars to choose from. Stopped by for a quick bite after a long day of travel because it was walking distance, but the food was just okay. The effort is definitely not there food wise, but it's my first trip to the Shore, so I can't really compare it to any other food spots. At $20 bucks a head for food, it's too expensive for what you get.“

“Stayed overnight for a one day work trip. After a 51/2 hour drive the last thing I wanted to do was drive anywhere for dinner ( didn’t want food in take out containers either) sat at the bar, had a Caesar salad and pasta primavera, added salmon.
The salmon was perfectly cooked as ordered ( medium rare) and it was excellent! A bit pricey, but excellent food and service!“

“Excellent service. Friendly atmosphere“

“It was Awesome! Best Branzino fish I ever had in NJ, the Riesling wine was also good, dessert was excellent and the staff was delightful and attentive, great job guys I give you 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“If I tell you how wonderful the place, the people, the plates are will you promise not to go? It’s hard enough snagging a reservation without hoards of people trying to book a table after reading justifiably rave reviews. OK, here goes. Agnolotti pasta and sweet potato hush puppies as appetizers to start and oh, what a start it was. Monk fish and a bacon-jam encrusted pork chop, both cooked to perfection, as entrees. Lemon tart and a you-gotta-try-it-once-in-your-life “budino,” for dessert. (Do you know stressed spelled backwards is desserts?) What’s a budino you ask? Adult pudding, whipped by angels, so addictive it must have been created by Satan. Farm to Table, fresh, sustainable, local, tucked away on a side street in Red Bank… and you get to bring your own favorite wine. Don’t go. Don’t tell your friends. Let this gem be all mine.“

“Staff and management are great! highly recommend“

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

“Went there with a party of 11. Everyone ordered something different and everyone's meal was excellent. And, the staff was extremely friendly and made everyone feel welcome. Wonderful experience.“

“The food was great, the atmosphere was excellent. Next time I'm back east, I'll be eating here again.“

“Amazing food, view and atmosphere! Darrel and his team are top notch. Highly recommend lunch, dinner or happy hour at this spot!“