Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Monmouth

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Updated 05 November 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Monmouth? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Houlihan's - Holmdel

4.8

4.8 (653)

$30 and under

American

Holmdel

About the restaurant

Comfortable, lively, and a little bit unexpected — we’ve been welcoming guests since 1972 with handcrafted dishes made from quality ingredients and a menu that balances beloved originals with playful twists like our stuffed chicken breast, prime rib eggrolls, ahi tuna, beloved seared scallops or our famous KC burger – we’ve got something for everyone. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just want to be out - our seasonal features, attentive service, and relaxed vibe make every visit feel right. Reservations recommended for weekend nights — walk-ins always welcome.

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MarkGold

Dined on 2 Oct 2026

Mr. Miller, we saw you there last night at about 5pm. Everything was great, delicious and fun.

618

4.9

4.9 (11108)

$30 and under

American

Freehold

About the restaurant

Top 1% of restaurants in the world
Ranked one of the Most Romantic Restaurants in the United States 4 years in a row!
*Reservation times are not guaranteed. As a high-volume restaurant we will do our best to accommodate you as close to that time as possible.

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Katy

Dined 3 days ago

From the food to the service, everything was outstanding. I’ll definitely be back.

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4.9

4.9 (1301)

$31 to $50

American

Rumson

About the restaurant

Victory Park Tavern is proud to serve Seasonal American Cuisine.
We are located in Rumson, NJ, on the corner of River and Lafayette.
Reservations are for tables in the dining room. Bar seats and outside tables are first-come, first-serve and are not reservable.

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KathleenGold

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food we had the swordfish and lobster dish delicious wait staff so professional Peter is the best chief around!

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Popular dish

Swordfish

The Grand Tavern

4.7

4.7 (1514)

$31 to $50

American

Neptune

About the restaurant

Beef, fat, butter and cream. Isn’t life Grand?
#beeffatbutterandcream
#isntlifegrand

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edGold

Dined 2 days ago

10 of 10. Cocktails unique and outstanding. Food is always exceptional here. Not a large menu, but everything is always top notch.

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4.8

4.8 (528)

$30 and under

American

Tinton Falls

About the restaurant

CJ McLoone's features an intimate, American tavern experience for the entire family, offering lunch and dinner seven days a week; as well as a casual and spacious pub with 14 flat-screen TVs, perfect to relax and watch the game.

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RobynGold

Dined 4 days ago

Always a great happy hour. Fredo was amazing, attentive and helpful. Food always good and prices very reasonable. We'll be back!

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4.7

4.7 (25)

$50 and over

American

Highlands

About the restaurant

Fresh combines the highest quality ingredients with innovative cooking techniques to offer you an unforgettable dining experience. We strive to utilize local farms and purveyors in an effort to support the local food community while presenting mouth watering dishes.

Our menu features fresh ingredients, classic preparations, and intriguing specials. The dining area is often described as immaculate and beautifully decorated, creating a setting that's perfect for a cozy romantic dinner or a special night out!

Our outside patio is now open! Enjoy an al fresco dining experience beneath the canopy to catch the Highlands vibes

✨️Bring your favorite bottle of wine as we are BYOB!✨️

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Andrew

Dined on 24 Oct 2026

Definitely worth checking out this restaurant! The food and service were wonderful. Had such a nice night dining here!

The Atlantic House

4.7

4.7 (664)

$31 to $50

American

Atlantic Highlands

About the restaurant

Family-owned and operated restaurant located in the heart of the vibrant coastal town of Atlantic Highlands. Originally from England, our family brings the spirit of traditional pub culture- warmth hospitality, and community- to a modern coastal setting. A relaxed space where you can enjoy great food, good company, and feel right at home.

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EdGold

Dined 2 days ago

As always we had a perfect night. Matt and Kenny always take care of their guests. Delicious food and great beverages!!

R Bar - Asbury Park

4.7

4.7 (1365)

$31 to $50

American

Asbury Park

About the restaurant

Welcome to RBar + Restaurant - Asbury Park
Bringing the Big Easy to the Jersey Shore. Located on North East side of Main Street.
Join us for dinner, where music fills the air, the drinks R cold and the vibe is always magic.
R Bar + Restaurant is where Asbury goes to let loose, eat well, and feel the rhythm of the Cresent City we all love and know! Let the Good Times Roll!

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Paul

Dined 2 days ago

First time at R Bar. Food, service and ambiance was excellent. The coffee machine was broke the night I went. Other than that it was excellent

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Experience

The Last Waltz at R Bar- Stage View

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The Squire

4.8

4.8 (622)

$31 to $50

American

Long Branch

About the restaurant

The Squire Restaurant & Bar is a full-service restaurant and bar nestled in beautiful West Long Branch. This hidden Gem has gone through a major renovation, with an expansive bar, a beautifully-crafted wine room, and a gas-burning fire place. The electric menu was created by Chef Cliff Richardson; a culinary prodigy whose passion has taken him around the world. Experienced in Caribbean, French, Italian and American cuisine.

The Squire is best known for their Surf & Turf Board- 32oz (CAB) Porterhouse Steak, 2 (6oz) Cold Water Lobster Tails, Pan Seared Dry Diver Scallops & Jumbo Shrimp accompanied with your choice of sides.

The Squire is a MUST VISIT- with amazing food, beautiful ambiance and great service.

- Happy Hour is Offered at our Bar and High-tops:
4pm-7pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Sunday 12pm-9pm

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John

Dined 2 days ago

My group had an excellent time. Our server was very attentive to us and even the manager was walking the floor to speak to all the guests and wanted to know if everything was fine. The food was delicious and there was excellent live entertainment. The place was also beautifully decorated! We will definitely be back!

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Berkshire 14oz Pork Chop

Olde Silver Tavern

4.7

4.7 (520)

$30 and under

American

Manalapan

About the restaurant

The Olde Silver Tavern is back and better than ever. Where classic American bar food meets modern flavors. OST is back to bring our community together with amazing food and even better drinks! We offer a creative gastropub menu with gourmet burgers, elevated small plates, seasonal salads, unique comfort food twists, craft beer and cocktail pairings, and innovative desserts for a unique dining experience. Thinking of a place to have an event? We have you covered their as well, our private party room has a 10 ft TV screen, and can accommodate 30-100 pp. Now open is our outside patio area which serves almost 80 people and has outdoor weather proof TV's for major sporting events. Book your table today to experience the Olde Silver Tavern. See ya'll soon. Cheers!

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Linda

Dined 2 days ago

Always a delicious meal with excellent staff! Our go to place!

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