Monmouth GuideWhere to eat in Ocean Township, NJ
21 restaurants, cafes and bars, hand-picked.
21 places to eat and drink in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, picked and described by Monmouth Guide. For events, beaches and parks, see things to do in Ocean Township.
Restaurants in Ocean Township
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Diner · Open since 1974
Family-owned Route 35 diner serving classic diner fare since 1974.
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Deli · Local favorite since 1971
Family-owned deli and grill since 1971, loved for big sandwiches, homemade rolls and pancakes.
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Italian · Serving since 1929
Traditional Italian restaurant dating to 1929 in Asbury Park, now on Route 35, known for seafood fra diavolo, scampi and generous dinner specials.
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Indian · Google 4.9 (300+ reviews)
Family-owned Punjabi North Indian restaurant (since 1991) with lunch and dinner buffets and standout tikka masala and garlic naan.
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Italian Deli
Italian salumeria and deli on Sunset Avenue known for its sandwiches; closed Wednesdays.
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Mediterranean
Mediterranean restaurant on West Park Avenue with halal and vegetarian options.
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Breakfast & American
Breakfast and lunch spot on Sunset Avenue; closed Sundays.
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Japanese / Ramen
Ramen shop for spicy miso ramen with pork belly, pork buns and katsu curry.
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Merendino's Pizza & Ristorante
Pizza & ItalianPizza, pasta, heros and wings on West Park Avenue, for dine-in, pickup or delivery.
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Pizza / Italian
Oakhurst pizzeria serving classic and gourmet pies, sandwiches and pasta, with gluten-free options.
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Italian
Chef-owned innovative Italian restaurant in Cobblestone Village since 2001, with house-made pastas and an extensive wine list.
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Diner
Neighborhood diner on Sunset Avenue serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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Pizza
Pizzeria on Sunset Avenue with indoor dining, pickup, local delivery and catering; closed Mondays.
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Turning Point (Ocean Township)
Breakfast & BrunchPopular daytime spot for breakfast, brunch and lunch in the Ocean Commons center, open seven days.
Coffee, bakeries & sweets in Ocean Township
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Bagels · Asbury Park Press readers' top bagel pick
Kosher-supervised bagel bakery (since 1979) that hand-rolls, boils and bakes bagels the old-fashioned way.
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Coffee
Specialty coffee roastery and cafe on West Park Avenue with a bakery menu; open 6:30am-3pm weekdays.
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Coffee
Route 35 location of the local coffee roaster known for its cold brew.
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Dessert, Coffee & Ice Cream
Coffee, dessert and ice cream bar in Ocean Township, open since 2020.
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Coffee & Tea
Coffee and organic tea bar inside an indoor-jungle plant shop on Route 35 in Oakhurst; closed Mondays.
Bars, breweries & wineries in Ocean Township
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Craft Beer
One of New Jersey's most acclaimed breweries, pouring 16 drafts including barrel-aged releases, with Saturday brewery tours.
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Bar & Grill
Neighborhood bar and grill on West Park Avenue, open late daily.
Quick answers
Where should I eat in Ocean Township, NJ?
Local picks include Blue Swan Diner, Grossman's Deli & Grill and Posillipo Italian Restaurant. This guide lists 21 places to eat and drink in Ocean Township, including diner, deli, italian, indian, bagels and italian deli.