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!”

“Great food comida con mucho sabor 🥘”

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

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

“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”

“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.”

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

“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 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”

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

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

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

“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.”

“Amazing tuna poke bowl! Will be back!”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“Nice experience good food”

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

“Staff and management are great! highly recommend”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“We loved it. Perfect after a day at the beach 🏖 Try the Root beer…”

“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👍”

“I’ve been a customer since they opened, and I still get excited when I sit down to a Love Bowl (tempeh and spicy peanut). The owners are dedicated, hardworking, and their food is delicious and satisfying. Updated from previous review on 2026-05-15”

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

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

“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.”

“A passionate owner is the first step to a successful business and you have that here. Great pork roll and coffee is a plus. Highly recommend this place.”

“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!”

“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.”

“awesome authentic stuff! 👌👍”

“Highly recommended! This place is great!”

“Terrific experience! Authentic Thai, family run restaurant. Everything was served with such hospitality, flavor, and generosity— true Thai style. I live in NYC where there is an over abundance of Thai places which can be hit or miss and I’ve always been so disappointed with the few Thai places I’ve tried in Jersey— typically they miss the mark with too much sugar or watery curries and are overpriced because of the scarcity of Thai options here. Spring rolls were so crispy and felt fresh made vs frozen. I opted simple for my kids and ordered grilled salmon— it was savory and flavorful on a bed of deliciously assorted tender vegetables. The salmon was served with a side of peanut sauce which I often find quite standard (aka bottled) HOWEVER this peanut sauce was chunky and not overly sweet, a tad of tang— definitely house made. Next up, I looove a good red curry and I WAS NOT disappointed , so creamy and flavorful with a perfect amount of spice that left a tingle but wasn’t too much to handle. Yummy crisp bamboo shoots, string beans, and peppers. I ordered with the snapper which I don’t see offered in many Thai places, so what a treat. It was served so crispy and hot before it soaked into the curry.
To note, they were closing for the night and truly were so kind to seat us… with that being the case, brown rice was the only option, I thought it would taste like cardboard. I was totally wrong— it was fluffy and grainy and flavorful, my kids asked for more! My husband had the Pad Se Eww and said it was on point— my little son a picky eater shared with him (sans veggies) and cleared his plate which said a lot! Terrific place, great for kids, low key, cozy and warm. Perfect for when you’re looking for a comfortable spot that’s not too upscale or overly pricey. Extra note, we did not order from the kids menu, but such wonderful kid options for those children that might not have the palate for Thai food. Extra bonus for the vegetarians or non meat eaters like me; they have mock duck on the menu which is always such wonderful option for those who know. What really made our experience special was learning that the family matriarch cooks everything herself with love— you can truly taste it. Such kind people— their touch permeated the flavors. Can’t wait to return! Thank you for a fabulous family Thai dinner!”

“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!”

“Zeynep is amazing!! She baked an absolutely stunning first birthday cake for my son’s’s birthday. It was a 3-tiered teddy bear-themed cake, and she did a fabulous job!! She was a pleasure to work with, and I’d highly highly recommend her.”

“Best place and food for such an inexpensive and delicious meal ever! My husband lived in the area since birth and has loved going to Gus's his entire life and he brought me there and I couldn't agree more! I'm just so happy the daughter and son in law kept it going! You all rock!!!”

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

“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!”

“Nice place, amazing drinks (especially their coffee), and fantastic service. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They have incredible scones and sometimes have vegan stuff.”

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

“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🙂”

“wonderful food and awesome portions and service!”

“Food is fantastic! Steak is superb and the waiters are friendly and professional. The decor is soo pretty, you really feel like you're not in Red Bank some times! Highly recommend.”

“Love the Lobster Special ! very fresh and reasonable”

“A great place to dine, dance, listen to live music and meet people. Jamian and his staff go all out to deliver top notch service. The drinks and food selection is crafted to please everyone and it never disappoints. We always have a good time at Jamian's!”

“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!”

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

“Just fabulous. I heard of Rook coffee frankly from Alix Earle on TikTok. Anyways I was in red bank and saw a sign and thought that might be that place she kept talking about.

I didn’t have high expectations or anything but I was curious. And it is fabuloussssss - the New Orleans cold brew! I had New Orleans cold brew in New Orleans and always try it black first. When I did it had a very licorice bitter taste. Rook advertised theirs as dark chocolatey and that is what it truly was. I could drink it black but then I added oat milk and it is divine. Love love love! Thank you Rook! Come to NYC 😘”

“My pork sandwich is always absolutely delicious! The quality is consistently excellent, and you can tell everything is made with care. The staff is incredibly friendly, courteous, and welcoming, which makes every visit a great experience. It’s a family-owned business with a fantastic selection of signature sandwiches, and after this one, I’m determined to try every single one on the menu. If you’re looking for amazing food and genuine customer service, this place is definitely worth a visit!”

“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“When you want the best ���”

“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.”

“Got the chorizo tacos on hand rolled tortillas. Just wow. Very authentic. New to the area and can’t wait to try their other tacos and empanadas. New go to spot for tacos.”

“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!!!”

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

“I was Happy to try the Flamethrower Burger w/Fries,along with a Medium drink/Flurry(Awesome service worthy of 10,000/10,000 of awesomeness)”

“I was picking up my mom’s birthday order and mine today. I’m so pleased! They called me in advance to let me know they were out of stock of part of my order. Very attentive. Then when I went there for pick up around 1:15pm today, a girl named (hopefully I heard it correctly) Carrie helped me with everything which was a relief because it’s my first time visiting this place. Great service! Thank you”

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

“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”

“Fratelli’s fan since they were next to the A&P. 🍕 Thank you!!”

“I love this place because the vibe is really there like they have TVs On 24 seven about surfing and sea life and decoration is really coastal and pretty also they have a ping-pong table which is really fun to do!”

“Great and Delicious Salvadoran Food, best empanadas, pupusas and different soups!”

“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.”

“Loved this place! food was amazing! Best gauc! I had a chimichanga my husband had tostadas great presentation and great flavors! They gave us house made red and green chile sauce so good! I loved the hot and spicey red! Great atmosphere very reasonable and accommodating. You have to check this place out!”

“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!!”

“I’m picky when it comes to my coffee, which is why I get mine here when I’m in the area. Coffee is always perfect and strong The bagels are also very good, along with their other baked goods. The workers are very nice too!”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“Good place to dine with your other half”

“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 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!”

“Nick was a great server, offering some choices when some in our party couldn't decide. We enjoyed the outdoor dining option being the weather was favorable. The food was delicious and it was a good value. I'm definitely coming back to Beijing Bistro!”

“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”

“its taco Tuesday love it lol”

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

“I was picking up my mom’s birthday order and mine today. I’m so pleased! They called me in advance to let me know they were out of stock of part of my order. Very attentive. Then when I went there for pick up around 1:15pm today, a girl named (hopefully I heard it correctly) Carrie helped me with everything which was a relief because it’s my first time visiting this place. Great service! Thank you”

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

“My Uber Eats driver brought me the wrong food and did not listen to the restaurant employees. I called the restaurant and they were so kind. It was close to closing but they offered that I can still pick my actual order up even if they were closing down for the day. I was greeted very nicely and apologetically even though it was not their fault. The two girls at the front were great! I got my food and it was still hot and fresh. Great service.”

“I love this place because the vibe is really there like they have TVs On 24 seven about surfing and sea life and decoration is really coastal and pretty also they have a ping-pong table which is really fun to do!”

“Had a great experience with the staff and the food was amazing. Parking especially for Red Bank was easy . Staff super friendly and happy to help me with the menu as it was my first time there. Can’t say enough good things about this place. Bravo!”

“Everything was delicious nice place good service”