Where to eat in Asbury Park, NJ

28 restaurants, cafes and bars, hand-picked.

28 places to eat and drink in Asbury Park, Monmouth County, picked and described by Monmouth Guide. For events, beaches and parks, see things to do in Asbury Park.

Restaurants in Asbury Park

Ada's Gojjo

Ethiopian & Dominican · New Jersey Monthly best in Asbury Park

Black-owned spot pairing Ethiopian stews and injera with Dominican classics like mofongo, with plenty of vegan dishes.
Catbird

Wood-fired pizza · Lakeside BYOB (Infatuation pick)

BYOB wood-fired pizzeria in a renovated 1959 cabin on Deal Lake, with seasonal vegetables and lakeside outdoor seating.
Coniglio's King of Pies

Pizza · From a 10-time world pizza champion

Brooklyn pizza champion Nino Coniglio's shop (opened June 2026) turning out sourdough-forward rounds, grandma pies and an upside-down Sicilian.
Cross & Orange

New American gastropub · Voted Best Brunch in Central Jersey 2026 (NJ Monthly readers)

Gastropub by Kennedy Park serving American classics like burgers and buttermilk fried chicken, known for its weekend brunch.
Dolce Fantasia

Northern Italian · Yelp top-rated in Asbury Park

BYOB northern Italian spot for homemade pasta, short rib and house-made desserts like pistachio cheesecake.
El Rey Rosticeria y Restaurante

Mexican · Yelp top-rated in Asbury Park

Relaxed BYOB Mexican spot known for birria tacos, tortas, huaraches and rotisserie favorites.
Frank's Deli & Restaurant

Deli / Luncheonette · Iconic Jersey pork roll sandwich

Cash-only family luncheonette open since 1960, famous for towering pork roll, egg and cheese sandwiches.
Hadaka

Japanese omakase · Omakase counter

Intimate BYOB omakase counter serving 12- or 18-course sushi tastings, the first of its kind at the Shore.
Iron Whale

Seafood · Ocean views year-round

Oceanfront boardwalk seafood house from the McLoone group with a raw bar, craft cocktails and ocean views from every seat, open year-round.
Jimmy's Italian Restaurant

Italian · Asbury institution since 1982

Old-school red-sauce Italian (since 1982) with booths, a classic bar and a '50s-'60s atmosphere, plus valet parking.
Judy & Harry's

Italian-Jewish · Three-time James Beard nominee chef

Chef David Viana's Jersey-style Italian restaurant with a Jewish lens (think matzo ball soup and roast chicken) plus a cocktail lounge, inside The St. Laurent hotel.
MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos

Korean fusion · Late-night favorite

Beloved Korean fusion taco shop (since 2012) known for bulgogi and spicy pork tacos and K.F.C. wings, open until 3am on weekends.
Palmetto Southern Kitchen + Bar

Lowcountry Southern · Ocean views on the boardwalk

South Carolina-inspired boardwalk restaurant across from the Stone Pony, with a raw bar, fried chicken and Lowcountry seafood.
Pascal & Sabine

French brasserie · Infatuation & NJ Monthly best in Asbury Park

European-style brasserie in a historic gas company building, known for steak frites, cocktails and Sunday jazz brunch.
R Bar

New Orleans / Cajun · Known for its crab beignets

New Orleans-inspired West Side spot known for crab beignets and gumbo, with live jazz and a greenhouse dining room.
REYLA

Middle Eastern / Mediterranean · New Jersey Monthly best in Asbury Park

Industrial-chic spot for shareable Middle Eastern plates like lamb burgers and three kinds of hummus, with cocktails and weekend brunch.
Taka

Japanese / Sushi · New Jersey Monthly best in Asbury Park

Chef Taka Shimizu's Japanese restaurant and lounge (since 2005) for sushi, seasonal small plates and one of the area's largest Japanese whisky and sake lists.
Barrio Costero

Mexican

Coastal Mexican restaurant on Bangs Avenue with a seasonal menu of tacos, shared plates and an agave-heavy cocktail list.
Capitoline

Italian / Pizza

Craft-casual Cookman Avenue Italian with fresh pasta, New York-style pizza and seasonal cocktails, turning into a late-night lounge on weekends.
Moonstruck

Mediterranean

Romantic Victorian house on Wesley Lake serving Mediterranean-inspired dinners, with a piano lounge and porch seating.
Porta

Pizza

Lively Neapolitan pizza hall a block from the boardwalk, with weekend brunch and late hours on Friday and Saturday.
Talula's

Pizza

Downtown sourdough pizza spot with wood-fired pies, weekend brunch, a full bar and a dedicated gluten-free oven.
The Robinson Ale House (Asbury Park)

American Gastropub

Ocean Avenue ale house from the McLoone's group with craft beer and pub fare near the boardwalk.
Toast (Asbury Park)

Breakfast & Brunch

Brick-walled Cookman Avenue cafe that's been a local breakfast and brunch favorite since 2011.

Coffee, bakeries & sweets in Asbury Park

Cafe Volan

Coffee · Infatuation best in Asbury Park

Award-winning specialty coffee shop in the Steinbach Building with expertly pulled espresso, house-made syrups, toasts and pastries.
Cardinal Provisions

American

Bright daytime cafe for breakfast and brunch plates, toasts and house-made pastries, with a kids menu for dine-in.

Bars, breweries & wineries in Asbury Park

Brickwall

American tavern · Downtown Asbury revival original, reopened 2026

Revived 2006 Cookman Avenue tavern (reopened summer 2026) serving comfort tavern food, classic cocktails and an all-American beer list.
The Black Swan Public House

British gastropub · New Jersey Monthly best in Asbury Park

British-style gastropub in a historic building serving Scotch eggs, bangers and mash and fish and chips with a deep beer list.

Quick answers

Where should I eat in Asbury Park, NJ?

Local picks include Ada's Gojjo, Brickwall and Cafe Volan. This guide lists 28 places to eat and drink in Asbury Park, including ethiopian & dominican, american tavern, coffee, wood-fired pizza, pizza and new american gastropub.