Where 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

Birravino

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.
Bombay River

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.
Buona Sera

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.
Greek Spot

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.
JBJ Soul Kitchen

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.
Local Smoke BBQ

Barbecue · Award-winning competition BBQ

Competition-winning barbecue team serving slow-smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork on West Front Street.
Pazzo

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.
Semolina

Italian / farm-to-table · BYOB fresh-pasta specialist

Chef-owned BYOB focused on handmade pasta and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
The Boondocks Fishery

Seafood · Lobster nights on the river (seasonal)

Seasonal waterfront seafood spot at Marine Park with outdoor tables on the Navesink and weeknight lobster specials.
B2 Bistro + Bar

American bistro

West Side neighborhood bistro with wood-oven dishes, 16 craft drafts and barrel-aged cocktails.
Catezza Italian Kitchen + Bar

Italian

Upscale, contemporary take on Italian classics from the team behind Centrada, in the former Catch 19 space.
Char Steakhouse

Steakhouse

New York-style steakhouse on Broad Street known for dry-aged prime beef and fresh seafood, a go-to for special occasions.
Molly Pitcher Inn Restaurant & Bar

American

Classic 1928 riverfront inn serving breakfast through dinner, with weekend brunch and an outdoor promenade overlooking the Navesink River.
Neapoli Italian Kitchen

Italian

Neapolitan-focused Italian kitchen (formerly Gaetano's) serving handmade pastas and brick-oven pizza, with party rooms for events.
Patrizia's of Red Bank

Italian

Rustic Broad Street trattoria known for generous family-style Italian dinners.
Surf Taco (Red Bank)

Mexican

Casual Jersey Shore taco and burrito chain with a surf-shack feel, an easy cheap-eats pick for families.
The Robinson Ale House (Red Bank)

American Gastropub

McLoone's-group ale house on Broad Street pairing craft beer with pub fare and comfort food.
Toast (Red Bank)

Breakfast & Brunch

Busy daytime spot for creative breakfast, brunch and lunch plates in downtown Red Bank.

Coffee, bakeries & sweets in Red Bank

Antoinette Boulangerie

French bakery · Time Out Red Bank EAT List

Parisian-style French bakery for croissants, viennoiserie, quiche and custom cakes.
Rook Coffee (Red Bank)

Coffee

Red Bank outpost of the Jersey Shore coffee roaster known for its cold brew.
Sweet Bee Bakeshop

Cookies & ice cream

Cookie shop known for its signature Bee Bites and gourmet cookies, plus ice cream.

Bars, breweries & wineries in Red Bank

Triumph Brewing Company

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.
Street Kitchen & Pub

Gastropub

Downtown pub (opened fall 2025) with global street-food plates, craft cocktails and board games, open late.
The Dublin House

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.