Restaurants in Red Bank

“The fresh ingredients, the unique flavors, the spice-level made-to-order and the hospitality make this one of New Jersey's best restaurants!”

“My family wanted indian after apple picking and we couldn’t find a place until I looked up Indian and found them. It said 5 stars and the ratings were not wrong. This restaurant was absolutely amazing. The food was excellent and there were so many choices. All of the food was worth it. I’ve been to many Indian restaurants and this place is in my top 3. The owner is such an amazing, hardworking, and sweet woman. She told us her story about for 20 years she’s wanted to have a restaurant yet she took the time to support and take care of her kids. It was heartwarming. She also told us a story of a father and a daughter who were starving and came to the door after close hoping they didn’t close yet. The chefs left, but she didn’t want them hungry. She still let them in and she cooked dinner for them and didn’t let them pay. It was for free. She expresses how being able to give food is a blessing and the biggest reward is being able to give food for people in need and feeding the people. She deserves this restaurant. Not only is she an amazing woman, but the bigger plus is the food is absolutely amazing. The naan, aloo papri chaat, chicken tikka masala, lamb rogan josh, lamb tikka masala, paneer tikka masala. All of it was amazing and so flavorful. For the spice levels my brother and I got medium and my parents got medium plus and the spice levels were perfect.”

“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!”

“I haven't been inside in quite awhile, but I've had the food recently, & it was just as great as I remembered it!”

“Great food comida con mucho sabor 🥘”

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

“The best authentic food out there! Love every single meal I’ve had so far! Fresh, homemade and tasteful!”

“My boyfriend and I go there at least once a month , each time we go we are treated like kings and queens !! The staff is excellent well respected and high honored in professionalism!! The food is always excellent and colorful !!! We both are in this field working with adults with special needs , we are honored every time we go there !!! Some restaurants need to take lessons from this place !! If there was ten stars or more that is what i would give them !!”

“Excellent authentic Mexican food. Server was great and knowledgeable about gluten allergies as well. If you want great Mexican food definitely check this place out.”

“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.”

“Took the dog to the animal hospital nearby and stopped in for a cappuccino. I was impressed with the operation, and the different type of coffees and preparations. Definitely a great place for coffee.”

“This restaurant has amazing food and the waiters are very kind”

“Amazing food, amazing service. A bit pricy for the area and food but worth the go!”

“This is my favorite sushi place. Top quality sushi, top notch chefs, family run business !!! Awesome My favorite is their brown rice tea, eel special and smoke salmon sashimi”

“Love this place and the folks who run it! Fresh food and great service every time! The French dip Sammy is THE BOMB!💣. The best👍”

“The perfect evening ! Food, service and atmosphere were all spot on! Chef Dimas Montalvo III your a true talent !”

“Amazing tuna poke bowl! Will be back!”

“hello staff.. I must say its not my first time there... I feel you have to check a place out a few times to learn of it. ive always had a wonderful time and enjoy the cuisine witch has always been top Koch (I always order the fish) from your Door msn , your waitress ... had amanda few times, to you'r photographer & the restroom just as it should be Im a military man and I appreciate cleanliness,, Order & respect within a great administrative & good food. I"ll be back with more friends.”

“Been a customer for twenty years. Solid BYOB Italian restaurant with a veteran staff. Owner and general manager are always present. Ownership changed 9 years ago. Very good fresh pastas. I’m totally a fan of their main marinara sauce. Sometimes I’ve asked for it on the side. My wife and I have liked the seafood pasta panadora. I tend to order a lot of salads and I’ve tried most of them. My favorite is their chopped salad ($18). Sometimes I get it with the chicken option. I really like their own salad dressing. It’s a little different. The Greek salad is really good too. The braised slow cook short ribs are very popular; a long time specialty item. Their lunch menu is very reasonable. Surprisingly good burgers and sandwiches. I’m particularly a fan of their tuna sandwich, with several variations. I have found the service to always be excellent. I noticed their bread has been outstanding. Owner said they invested in a new ovens from Italy✅ Their homemade carrot cake is excellent, and I’m fussy when it comes to carrot cake, my favorite😀 Great location in downtown Red Bank on Wallace Street, which is not busy. There is municipal parking nearby. Keep in mind you generally have to pay in Red Bank unless you’re willing to walk a bit. Also, a special mention goes out to special events. They’re particularly good at parties. They scale well to what the needs of the event. It can be simple to full sit-down dinner or buffet.”

“Nice experience good food”

“I hosted a family event at Via Sposito. Everyone was very pleased with our server, Jessica and the dining experience. The food was amazing and plentiful. We have dined there a few times prior to this and were always pleased with food. At our event everything was family style and there was a variety of food. The pizza and zeppoles were also great. They worked within our budget and offered a lot of choices.”

“Food was good, service was great (Alex) . They charge you if you use your credit card and in my case my debit card. My biggest complaint is that the oysters were the size of my thumb nail, so skip the oysters.”

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

“I was shocked to walk in and see only a few tables taken. The ambience in here is wonderful. Lighting is not too dark or too bright, and although small it didn’t feel crowded. Starting with the menu options, wonderful selection of vegan, gf, and special diet. Everything is made fresh so modifications were not a problem. Besides the delicious food, the best part was the waitress!! By the end of the night, we felt like family and she even snapped a bunch of photos for us by Santa 🎅 . We had 1 child with us, who usually won’t even look at the staff, well he ordered his own meal and customized it to his liking. She was so patient and kind. My father thought she was an owner because of how much knowledge of the place she had and shared her love of Elli’s and history. I ordered the pineapple fried rice with chicken and shrimp, served IN a halved pineapple! Wow!! OUT OF THIS WORLD DELICIOUS! Everyone’s dinner was fantastic!! The child even tried calamari for the first time and loved it! To sum it up and not ramble on forever, this is an easy top 5 restaurant in ALL of New Jersey!! Run”

“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!”

“I love buffalo chicken sandwiches and have gone as far as Philadelphia to get one. However, I recently tried a buffalo chicken sandwich at Nicholas. I was speechless…literally. My brain instantly went into survival mode trying to calculate how and why this sandwich was at least ten times better than any other buffalo chicken sandwich I have ever eaten. Not even a close second place. Game changing. Life changing. It’s like I knew nothing about buffalo chicken a moment before taking a bite. I was humbled instantly. Nicholas Barrel and Roost found the cheat code!”

“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.”

“My wife and I had the 4 course dinner. Food was very good. We started with the Bacon and Brie Cheese Fondue. Pretzel bread was extremely good. For entrees, my wife had the land and sea, I had the steak. Everything came out good. I enjoyed cooking my own food at table. Everything came out good. We finished with cookie and cream fondue. This was very good too. Even dipped a little of the chocolate into my coffee for an enhanced taste. Our server was very good.”

“The food and the service was excellent very reasonably priced and a very nice atmosphere”

“food was delicious. we all ordered something different and shared. everything was great and the steak was as tender as it could be. i would absolutely recommend this restaurant and will definitely make a reservation in the near future.”

“Great customer service at the Red Bank location! Delicious flavors for all tastes.”

“Awesome place with friendly stuff and amazing delicious dishes. Very clean with the best coffee. A must place to dine.”

“We found ourselves in the Red Bank area for an event and were looking for a late meal that wouldn’t break the bank. RB has a plethora of fantastic higher end restaurants but we were looking for quality at a good price and… we found it at Oriental Empire. Fusion offerings were pretty standard but the taste was amazing. Ordering the Pad See Ew and it was delicious, as good as I’ve had. Service was impeccable and a very relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend.”

“Food is Amazing . Always bursting with flavors! I door dash from my work frequently and never disappointed only impressed”

“Good Karma Cafe is our nearby special occasion spot. We like everything that we get from there, and we have tried at least half of the large menu at this point. However, our family favorite is the tiramisu cup. On multiple occasions we have foregone birthday cake in favor of those tiramisu cups. Delicious.”

“Best pizza and service!!! Amazing wings, salad, everything!!!”

“I swing by for a couple subs when in the neighborhood. The past two cold subs didn't match my order. My hot sub reminded me that I should only eat eggplant in season. I miss the old Elsie's.”

“Had breakfast at Johnnys this morning. Great sandwich, good prices and got to me Johnny. Five stars”

“I was recommended to Cupcake Magician as I needed to order a cake for a rehearsal dinner and I do not live local to the Red Bank NJ area. I spoke to Danielle regarding what type of cake I would like. She took my order over the phone and was happy to deliver the cake to the restaurant, which is very close to the bakery. The cake was delicious, and we took home the extra and enjoyed it again the next day! I ordered a 9 inch vanilla layer cake with chocolate mousse filling and vanilla buttercream frosting. Highly recommend!”

“awesome authentic stuff! 👌👍”

“Very good service! We ordered pineapple fried rice and shrimp pad Thai, tom Yom soup, all very delicious and authentic Thai food in very good price! Highly recommended!”

“Was just in the store yesterday and saw the amazing company Truffliest, which I love the truffle sauce. There’s an amazing selection of different various products as well as amazing fresh pasta and food ready to go. If you’re in the neighborhood in Red Bank, I would definitely recommend stopping by!”

“Highly recommended! This place is great!”

“Best sandwiches ever. Amazing staff. Everything is delicious I drive over an hour just to get the goods”

“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!”

“The best vegan, gluten free ice cream and baked goods in NJ! It’s a safe space for a child or person with allergies to sit and eat a delicious treat. Every one will enjoy the ice cream!!! The owners are always friendly and welcoming.”

“Updated 1/20/2026, updated to 5 stars. Maybe I caught an off day last time. Today, although 20 degrees out, the buns were warm, the toppings generous.

Perfectly cooked sabrett hot dog.
$3/dog with one topping is a good deal. The chili had good flavor and texture. Cooked onions were homemade, not out of the jar. Good taste and nice spicy heat.
Always fun eating in the car watching the train go by.”

“Excellent fresh food, well made and authentic. I’ll be coming back again”

“Big vibes for a little place. It was a great way to start my morning this morning, from the good mornings and positive and uplifting energy from the employees (from both Pat’s and Coffee Surf) to their breakfast sandwich and the BEST cup of Chai tea I have had in a while. I highly recommend both places.”

“Food is excellent, staff are wonderful!!!”

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

“My wife is an excellent baker, who usually makes my birthday cake for me. This year she couldn't, so I bought a cake from Antoinette Boulangerie. I'm a bakery snob. When I'm not eating homemade desserts, I only buy from the best bakeries in NYC and NJ. Antoinette Boulangerie is one of them.

The cake I bought was not pre-ordered; it was a ready-to-go cake for the day I called, which was my birthday. There were three that day: Red Velvet, Chocolate, Lemon-Raspberry. I chose the Lemon-Raspberry: lemon icing, vanilla cake, raspberry filling. It was FANTASTIC. The cake itself was perfectly moist, light and flavorful; the lemon icing was delicious and just the right amount of sweet, not too sweet; the raspberry filling was delicate. These are the signs of an excellent baker. In the past I've also had pastries from Antoinette, usually tarts and eclairs, and they've always been excellent.

My wife thought the cake was so good that she's considering appointing Antoinette Boulangerie as my official birthday baker.”

“Loved this place back in the day!!! Brother used to buy WAYY TOO MUCH 🙃 BUT WE LOVED IT!!!!! My Boy would love this town… New jersey… Radbank… Very good place… Lots of music?? Love to hear it!!! And a lovely view of that water tho!!!😂😂 Custard is 2 die 4!!!! Came by a month ago…Worker was so chill. Young boy. Maybe 15-16-17 Something like that… Would come again just to say thanks to that young man!! Good work🙂”

“Got the green tea with the turmeric mix, tasted amazing! A really cool spot to just hang out, maybe first dates and browse the groceries as well. The seats could have been a little better but great ambiance.”

“Old world Delicious Pizza. Home made Dough not processed. Highly recommended. Sooo good !”

“The food is fresh and beautifully presented. Waitstaff is so helpful. The restaurant is immaculate. Our favorite restaurant. It is worth the hour and a half drive to get there.”

“wonderful food and awesome portions and service!”

“I've been to every bagel deli in the area and this one outshines them all. Bagels are perfect and the food is great. Staff is friendly and helpful. So glad my grandson, Nick, introduced me to this place. If you want to relax with friends over coffee, there is a small lounge area or sit at a table to enjoy your food.”

“This is a typical Chinese takeout place with all the familiar dishes and lunch menu items at a typically fair price. Staff is friendly. I wish there wasn't a 10 dollar minimum for credit cards (who carries cash?) but that's not their fault. Food is exactly what you'd expect if you've ever had "hole in the wall" takeout before.”

“Originally was going to stop at Mr. Pizza Slice for some Pizza, but parking and traffic sucks as usual. Went to the West Side of Red Bank and stopped here. Selection is small but took a chance and had a slice from the pepperoni side and one from the plain side. Both were delicious, reminiscent of a typical North Jersey or New York slice. Plain - $2.00 Pepperoni - $3.00 Can of Diet Coke $1.00 Total = $6.00 Both slices folded nicely and are of a good size. Also, service was quick, oven hit enough to heat up to a hot temperature to allow you to enjoy. Recommend to all to give it a try!!!”

“We love Tino’s Mexican Kitchen. The food and ambience are amazing.”

“We think this is the best bagel in the Red Bank area. They use the traditional water kettle then bake them. They are closed on Mondays. It is counter service only.”

“We had a great time with our family. Between burritos, enchiladas y tacos, we enjoyed the flavors and the elegance if their dishes. It offers great options for kids and vegetarian. I feel that the food can be less flavory that what people might expect but for me it was great for my paladar. My grandsons loved the nachos with beans.they also tried the Tamarindo, horchata and maracuya beverages I loved my burrito con carne asada and the coconut flan. Exquisite. They have parking available.”

“One of the best experiences, from the atmosphere to the unbelievably kind staff! The juices were absolutely delicious; we will definitely be back soon.. excited to try the açaí bowls on the cute patio seating next time. And they even have a little sweet treat for dogs!! (dog bowl)
10/10 recommended!! Loved!!”

“I had the eggplant sandwich and it was very good. Crispy, thick pieces of eggplant like it supposed to be. recommend!”

“They got the best food there. And also Harry is very good at cooking. And his son is very good at cooking too. Go to shrewsbury avenue to go visit town and country in redbank new ”

“Best local coffee and guess what, they do matcha too. Be aware that they don't have much space, basically no space, to enjoy their delicious beverages on site.”

“Great menu selection, delicious and fresh pizza, they use the best of ingredients on everything - staff is always friendly, best pizza spot out there”

“Visited Cluck U for the first time today- and they have a life long customer! Andrew had piping hot FRESH food to us in 5 minutes. While my husband and I were eating Andrew sat down and chatted with us about the history of the city, restaurant recommendations and even spoke to us about new facilities they’re building in the area. This morning was rough as we had issues checking into our hotel, but we are so glad that the first place we went to (suitcases in hand) was Cluck U. It easily turned our morning around. Thank you Andrew for the great food and pleasant conversation!”

“Local favorites offering good bagels, and they make good sandwiches.
I've gone here three times in the last 2 weeks and each time was greeted with a smile and friendly staff is appreciated especially at 6:30 in the morning. 😉
Good coffee!!!
Thanks!”

“I was surprised, I got a free donut, ( National Donut Day ) TNX �”

“i was there yesterday with my son and his girlfriend ( 5-10-2025 ) we had a very nice time waitress was great also the food ,is was my mothers day treat ( they came down from pa ) they have never been there i have i live in middletown nj thank you again”

“Sandwiches are delicious! Closest thing around here to a NYC deli. Staff is pleasant & courteous.”

“My wife and I hired them to do a food truck for after our wedding reception. 15/10 decision. The tacos were incredible esp the General Tso chicken and the bang shrimp tacos. Plus the leftovers that weren't served at the reception hall made great afterparty food. If you like tacos and want to give your late night party crowd a treat after a fun night, highly recommend Tacoholics!”

“Very authentic Mexican street food, reminds me food from Los Angeles & some parts of Mexico. Absolutely love their Oaxaca tamales be aware that's little spicy lol”

“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!”

“I’m giving 5 stars for the food, but really for the excellent service provided by Sean. He provided service for my sister and I that was beyond what was to be expected. He accommodated our sitting outdoors and took care of our every need! He was excellent. I only regret that I can’t give him more stars!”

“i was there yesterday with my son and his girlfriend ( 5-10-2025 ) we had a very nice time waitress was great also the food ,is was my mothers day treat ( they came down from pa ) they have never been there i have i live in middletown nj thank you again”

“Food was good, service was great (Alex) . They charge you if you use your credit card and in my case my debit card. My biggest complaint is that the oysters were the size of my thumb nail, so skip the oysters.”

“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.”

“I haven't been inside in quite awhile, but I've had the food recently, & it was just as great as I remembered it!”

“Great management! Down to earth people with solid food and food choices. Definitely a small businesses to support and make a routine to visit”

“My boyfriend and I go there at least once a month , each time we go we are treated like kings and queens !! The staff is excellent well respected and high honored in professionalism!! The food is always excellent and colorful !!! We both are in this field working with adults with special needs , we are honored every time we go there !!! Some restaurants need to take lessons from this place !! If there was ten stars or more that is what i would give them !!”

“This restaurant has amazing food and the waiters are very kind”

“I hosted a family event at Via Sposito. Everyone was very pleased with our server, Jessica and the dining experience. The food was amazing and plentiful. We have dined there a few times prior to this and were always pleased with food. At our event everything was family style and there was a variety of food. The pizza and zeppoles were also great. They worked within our budget and offered a lot of choices.”

“The best authentic food out there! Love every single meal I’ve had so far! Fresh, homemade and tasteful!”

“hello staff.. I must say its not my first time there... I feel you have to check a place out a few times to learn of it. ive always had a wonderful time and enjoy the cuisine witch has always been top Koch (I always order the fish) from your Door msn , your waitress ... had amanda few times, to you'r photographer & the restroom just as it should be Im a military man and I appreciate cleanliness,, Order & respect within a great administrative & good food. I"ll be back with more friends.”

“Sweet Place! Great Food! I had the Enchilada trio, one steak, one chicken, one cheese with the medium heat sauce (Green Tomatillo} it was Excellent! I'm a huge Mexican foodie.. and I loved the refried beans and rice. the guacamole was fresh with notes on lime... sooo good! Staff was friendly and attentive, very clean.. I'll be. back.. the food going to other tables ... I must try!!”

“Had a great time and awesome dining experience. Can’t remember my servers name but, he was on point. We’ll definitely be back again.”

“Good place to dine with your other half”

“Manager is amazing!!!!!!!!”

“The food is amazing! not to mention they also have awesome live music! great overall place to hangout and grab a drink with a bite to eat!”

“We love the Oyster Point Hotel! The bartenders and servers are awesome.. couldn’t be nicer!! But… we miss the wasabi snacks!”

“Best sandwiches ever. Amazing staff. Everything is delicious I drive over an hour just to get the goods”

“food was delicious. we all ordered something different and shared. everything was great and the steak was as tender as it could be. i would absolutely recommend this restaurant and will definitely make a reservation in the near future.”

“The best authentic food out there! Love every single meal I’ve had so far! Fresh, homemade and tasteful!”

“Amazing dining experience and even found something I could eat being a picky eater…”

“I bring my 80+ year old mom there once a month after her eye doctor. The staff and patrons always help her in and out with her walker. Great kind staff and food”

“Excellent authentic Mexican food. Server was great and knowledgeable about gluten allergies as well. If you want great Mexican food definitely check this place out.”

“I visited yesterday morning before work and had a great experience. This location has a team that stands out from other locations. It fits in wonderfully with Red Bank’s culture even though it’s a recognized franchise brand and the coffee is delicious. The chocolate and strawberry croissants are very fresh. I love the modern aesthetic and layout mixed with the friendly atmosphere. I felt like I was in an high end “Mom and Pop shop”. It was also cleaner than most of the local coffee shops. Definitely suggest coming here if you want some reliably quick and tasty food/coffee in a busy Red Bank”

“Everything was fresh and delicious. It was my first time there and not my last!”

“Catered event for 250 people. The service was excellent and the food was even better! I would definitely recommend it! Delivery was on time, Catering team reached out 24 hours prior to verify all details. Truly was the best experience with a caterer I have ever had. - dpk, mtfd”

“My wife and i just had a baby and I strolled into Sally boy’s because my wife had some cravings. I walked in and met Jeremy and he was kind and welcoming early on. The store is beautiful and even has a walk-up sidewalk counter! I told him why I was there and he offered me congratulations on the newborn and upon checkout, he gave me a delicious dessert for my wife as a gift and offered us many blessings. When I am in Red Bank I will always make sure I stop in to enjoy and support Sally’s and Jeremy’s success.”