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A photo of Olea - Restaurant & Lounge restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(549)
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• Contemporary American • Spring Lake
Booked 25 times today
Gavin was great and the food was exceptional, as always.
A photo of Shipwreck Grill - Brielle restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2602)
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• Contemporary American • Point Pleasant Beach
Booked 35 times today
Our experience at Shipwreck was amazing! Service was exceptional and as always the food was on point! The artichoke bottoms stuffed with lobster was absolutely exceptional! Best appetizer yet!!!!! We will be back!😋
A photo of Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan restaurant
4.4
Awesome(1664)
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• Contemporary American • Manasquan
Booked 21 times today
John was exceptional, the food was superb, and the view was amazing. Very happy to have picked this place with no prior knowledge.
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4.8
Exceptional(4399)
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• Contemporary American • Point Pleasant Beach
Booked 19 times today
Always a great dinner and experience ! 5 stars from start to finish!
A photo of Whispers restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2161)
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• Contemporary American • Spring Lake
Booked 8 times today
It’s been a few years since we last dined at Whispers, and after such a delicious dinner, I’m wondering what took us so long to return. We both ordered salads, which were generous enough to share - both were delicious. I had the cod, while Rob ordered the pork chop. Both were excellent. The dining room wasn’t very full, which made it easy to enjoy conversation without having to raise our voices. Our servers were attentive, and the dining room’s old world charm, complete with crisp white tablecloths, made the evening feel special. We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and are already looking forward to going back.
A photo of Blend on Main restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3068)
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• Contemporary American • Manasquan
Booked 15 times today
Our favorite restaurant in Monmouth/Ocean county. Food, service and atmosphere are all consistently exceptional.
A photo of Scarborough Fair restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2631)
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• Contemporary American • Manasquan
Booked 35 times today
Love the autumn decorations! The wait staff were friendly and attentive, nice cocktails and the food was delicious!
A photo of Marée restaurant
4.3
Awesome(83)
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• Contemporary American • Spring Lake
Booked 27 times today
Absolutely loved everything about this restaurant…from the service to the food, everything was fantastic. It’s a very cozy atmosphere, decorated beautifully. Everything we had was delicious, the crab zucchini blossoms, beef bourguignon, and scallops. The olive oil cake with the peach jam and lavender cream was a hit. Definitely look forward to going back soon.
A photo of Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(7588)
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• Contemporary American • Long Branch
Booked 49 times today
This restaurant never disappoints. The views are amazing. The food and drinks are great. Steve is an attentive and friendly server.
A photo of Coastal Canteen - Manasquan restaurant
4.3
Awesome(177)
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• Contemporary American • Manasquan
Booked 12 times today
Love this place already. Came here for dinner before a show at the Algonquin. It was Friday night so the bar energy was high (and yes a little loud). Atmosphere was great, our waitress was friendly and attentive, cocktails were very good (and reasonably priced) and our food was yummy ! We shared the calamari app which was good, my friend enjoyed her burger and my fish tacos were excellent !! Next time we will try other entrees but we were in the mood for lighter fare. Definitely recommend reservations as the place filled up quickly.

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  • Krystyna
    New York City •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Love this place already. Came here for dinner before a show at the Algonquin. It was Friday night so the bar energy was high (and yes a little loud). Atmosphere was great, our waitress was friendly and attentive, cocktails were very good (and reasonably priced) and our food was yummy ! We shared the calamari app which was good, my friend enjoyed her burger and my fish tacos were excellent !! Next time we will try other entrees but we were in the mood for lighter fare. Definitely recommend reservations as the place filled up quickly.
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    Coastal Canteen - Manasquan$$$$• Seafood• Manasquan
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    4.3
  • Jamie
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our experience at Shipwreck was amazing! Service was exceptional and as always the food was on point! The artichoke bottoms stuffed with lobster was absolutely exceptional! Best appetizer yet!!!!! We will be back!😋
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    Shipwreck Grill - Brielle$$$$• Seafood• Point Pleasant Beach
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    4.7
  • Vicki
    Philadelphia County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Gavin was great and the food was exceptional, as always.
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    Olea - Restaurant & Lounge$$$$• Contemporary American• Spring Lake
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    4.6
  • kelleyGold
    New York City •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Always great service and the food was amazing! Chef Lou keeps the menu updated with new options as well as our go to favorites. Coconut shrimp, wagyu meatballs for apps…steak,halibut and brick chicken for entrees. All delicious! Blend has been our new favorite go to for dinner and still love peach pit for a late breakfast! 
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    Blend on Main$$$$• Contemporary American• Manasquan
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    4.8
  • Edmundo
    Philadelphia County •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    John was exceptional, the food was superb, and the view was amazing. Very happy to have picked this place with no prior knowledge.
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    Harpoon Willy's - Manasquan$$$$• Seafood• Manasquan
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    4.4
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