Monmouth GuideWhere to eat in Red Bank, NJ
24 restaurants, cafes and bars, hand-picked.
24 places to eat and drink in Red Bank, Monmouth County, picked and described by Monmouth Guide. For events, beaches and parks, see things to do in Red Bank.
Restaurants in Red Bank
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Italian · Time Out Red Bank EAT List
Modern Italian on the Navesink with a glass-walled Pasta Lab where the fresh pasta is made in view of diners.
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Indian · One of Red Bank's highest-rated restaurants on review sites
Modern Indian kitchen on Broad Street with made-to-order spice levels, tandoori dishes and weekend brunch.
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Italian · Wine cellar with 15,000 bottles
Longtime Red Bank Italian with Neapolitan brick-oven pizza, handmade pasta and a 15,000-bottle wine cellar.
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Greek · Highly rated family-run Greek kitchen
Family-owned spot for home-style Greek cooking, from gyros and souvlaki to spreads and grilled seafood, near the train station.
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American · Pay-what-you-can community restaurant
Jon Bon Jovi's nonprofit community restaurant serving three-course meals with no prices on the menu: pay a suggested donation or volunteer.
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Barbecue · Award-winning competition BBQ
Competition-winning barbecue team serving slow-smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork on West Front Street.
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Italian · Pre-show favorite near the Count Basie
Family-owned Italian with a coal-fired pizza oven, fresh pasta and seafood steps from the Count Basie Center.
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Italian / farm-to-table · BYOB fresh-pasta specialist
Chef-owned BYOB focused on handmade pasta and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
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Seafood · Lobster nights on the river (seasonal)
Seasonal waterfront seafood spot at Marine Park with outdoor tables on the Navesink and weeknight lobster specials.
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American bistro
West Side neighborhood bistro with wood-oven dishes, 16 craft drafts and barrel-aged cocktails.
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Italian
Upscale, contemporary take on Italian classics from the team behind Centrada, in the former Catch 19 space.
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Steakhouse
New York-style steakhouse on Broad Street known for dry-aged prime beef and fresh seafood, a go-to for special occasions.
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Molly Pitcher Inn Restaurant & Bar
AmericanClassic 1928 riverfront inn serving breakfast through dinner, with weekend brunch and an outdoor promenade overlooking the Navesink River.
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Italian
Neapolitan-focused Italian kitchen (formerly Gaetano's) serving handmade pastas and brick-oven pizza, with party rooms for events.
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Italian
Rustic Broad Street trattoria known for generous family-style Italian dinners.
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Mexican
Casual Jersey Shore taco and burrito chain with a surf-shack feel, an easy cheap-eats pick for families.
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The Robinson Ale House (Red Bank)
American GastropubMcLoone's-group ale house on Broad Street pairing craft beer with pub fare and comfort food.
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Breakfast & Brunch
Busy daytime spot for creative breakfast, brunch and lunch plates in downtown Red Bank.
Coffee, bakeries & sweets in Red Bank
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French bakery · Time Out Red Bank EAT List
Parisian-style French bakery for croissants, viennoiserie, quiche and custom cakes.
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Coffee
Red Bank outpost of the Jersey Shore coffee roaster known for its cold brew.
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Cookies & ice cream
Cookie shop known for its signature Bee Bites and gourmet cookies, plus ice cream.
Bars, breweries & wineries in Red Bank
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Brewpub · House-brewed beer next to the train station
Brewpub by the Red Bank train station pouring house-brewed beers alongside a full pub menu.
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Gastropub
Downtown pub (opened fall 2025) with global street-food plates, craft cocktails and board games, open late.
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Irish Pub
Historic Irish pub in a 19th-century house with Guinness on tap, a full pub menu, and a seasonal outdoor Temple Bar.
Quick answers
Where should I eat in Red Bank, NJ?
Local picks include Antoinette Boulangerie, Birravino and Bombay River. This guide lists 24 places to eat and drink in Red Bank, including french bakery, italian, indian, greek, american and barbecue.