21 Best Wine Bars near Ocean

“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!“

“R Bar is great. We went in on a weeknight and had a delicious meal. The Jazz Standard trio was playing that night, and they sounded great too. One of the owners even sent us a dessert on the house. The space is great too with plenty of room inside or out. Thanks Lindsey and R Bar!“

“Fun atmosphere, delicious food. Our waitress Staci was great! We will be back.“

“Food… Service… Atmosphere… FIVE STARS!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Delicious food. The crab stuffed mushrooms were amazing. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“All Around 5 stars this place is what other restaurants strive to be like.
They have it all going on.
Atmosphere, Service, Food Quality just everything was Simply Fantastic!
Pictures I took are of their private banquet room that I may plan my Daughter's High School Graduation party at.
There is an amazing wine conference style room downstairs that I didn't photograph.
This place is very VERY nice.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“We went here yesterday before a show at the theater... Food was outstanding great service and great ambience“

“been here a few times.....

i love this place! i had linguine with marinara sauce and split the arugula salad with my dad. it was very good! so much left overs to take home. it was great! staff is very friendly as well.

i had the vodka linguine and it was very good! creamy and saucy :). i love their olive oil. it has rosemary flavor to it. i mainly used the olive oil with the bread rather than butter. although bread and butter is always good! sometimes olive oil is a good replacement. i just love their pasta. always fresh and delicious.

i also had the caprese salad which has mozzarella, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, peppers, and basil. very fresh and delicious!“

“My wife and I have dined at SF since it opened. We dined there yesterday, and had the pleasure of background music provided by a fine guitarist. In addition, for the first time in memory in a restaurant, we did not have our senses blasted by deafening and distorting amplification or pounding tympani. Instead of punishing us into submission, the music actually enhanced our dining experience. Why restaurants play insanely loud music at dining time is beyond me. But Scarborough Fair got it right.“

“Great Drinks! Great Food! Tuna Tartare is the best I’ve had.“

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

“This is a pretty good Neapolitan style pizza!
I wish they had a few more choices maybe with mozzarella di bufala (or some other classic toppings for this style such as prosciutto) and, more importantly, I wish they had delivery service available.

One thing to note is that they close the wood burning ovens after lunch and start using the electric ones during the afternoon/evening. At least, that is the case during the week. Not sure if it happens on weekends too. The pizza is still very good but there are a few differences when cooked in brick vs electric (I prefer brick-coal/wood fire)“

“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!“

“Best food and great bartender Joe is the greatest“

“Swimcrush has a fun, laid-back beach vibe that fits Asbury Park perfectly. The staff was genuinely friendly and welcoming, and the service was attentive throughout the meal, making for an enjoyable experience.

The food was good and well prepared, but in a town with so many outstanding restaurants, I’d describe it as slightly above average rather than a must-visit destination. The menu has something for everyone, but it didn’t quite stand out in Asbury Park’s highly competitive dining scene.

That said, if you’re looking for a casual spot with a relaxed atmosphere, friendly service, and a solid meal after (or during) a day at the beach or walking the boardwalk, Swimcrush is a good choice.“

“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!“