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Shore to Love: The Best Date Night Restaurants at the Jersey Shore
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items We have no shortage of amazing restaurants at the Jersey Shore. This list includes my favorite spots for date nights in the area.
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American
Chinese and Japanese
Seafood
Steakhouses
Italian
American
These restaurants are perfect for date nights, celebrations, or when you’re craving something indulgent and refined.
Amazing food and waterfront dining on the Jersey Shore. Their Parmesan Truffle Fries are outstanding!
Charlie's of Bay Head - Contemporary American Cuisine in Bayhead, NJ
Awesome restaurant for date nights and brunch. They make a great dirty martini!
Nicholas Barrel & Roost - Chef Driven Comfort Food in Red Bank, NJ
Proving Ground is waterfront dining at its best! It has a great happy hour with delicious drinks.
Proving Ground - Casual Waterfront Dining in Highlands, NJ
618 is one of my favorite Monmouth County restaurants. The food is consistently excellent, the drinks are creative and delicious, and it’s the atmosphere is beautiful. We have thrown events here and people still talk about them!
618 - Modern American Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in Freehold, NJ
Best pub food in the area! The bar is great too. Especially Trivia Night on Tuesdays!
Olde Silver Tavern - Manalapan, NJ
Chinese and Japanese
Upscale Chinese and Japanese food featuring traditional flavors with a modern, elegant presentation.
My favorite sushi restaurant on the Jersey Shore. Make sure you order a Mai Tai to drink!
Taka - Upscale Japanese in Asbury Park, NJ
Peking Pavilion has amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere. Their Grand Marnier Prawns are incredible!
Peking Pavilion - Chinese Food in Manalapan, NJ
Asian fusion and sushi in Red Bank. So delicious!
TEAK Restaurant in Red Bank, NJ
Seafood
Such good seafood on the Jersey shore!
Shipwreck Grill has the most delicious food and drinks. Their Australian Rack of Lamb is my favorite!
Shipwreck Grill - Seafood Restaurant in Brielle, NJ
Located right on the ocean, this restaurant has amazing views to go along with their amazing food! Try the Angry Lobster.
Rooney's - Seafood Restaurant in Long Branch, NJ
Bahr's Landing has been around for over 100 years - and for good reason! Their seafood is always fresh and delicious and their lobster is so good.
Bahrs Landing - Seafood in Highlands, NJ
Steakhouses
Delicious steak and even more delicious cocktails!
Such delicious food and drinks and a super fun atmosphere. Their Firecracker Shrimp is so good!
Gabriella's - Italian Steakhouse in Red Bank, NJ
This restaurant has delicious food and drinks! Make sure you get the Clothesline Bacon as an appetizer and Tin Can Cake for dessert.
Red Horse Steakhouse by David Burke in Rumson, NJ
Great steakhouse on the water! I love their Coffee Encrusted New York Strip.
Salt Creek Grille - Steakhouse in Rumson, NJ
La Lupa is a BYOB restaurant that has delicious steak and pizza. It’s very small, so make sure you make your reservation early!
La Lupa - Italian Steakhouse in Manalapan, NJ
While this isn't technically considered the Jersey Shore, it was so good I had to include it. The drinks here are outstanding! My favorite is the “For the Gram”.
Mezcal - Modern Mexican Steakhouse in Old Bridge, NJ
Italian
These are the most authentic, delicious Italian restaurants you will find on the Jersey Shore!
This BYOB is one of the most loved Italian restaurants on the Jersey Shore. Everything is delicious!
Anjelica's - Italian Food in Sea Bright, NJ
This BYOB is delicious and has a wonderful atmosphere. The Truffle Arancini is ridiculously good! We love it so much we had my sister's bridal shower here!
Clarizio's - Italian Food in Freehold, NJ
A great place to get dinner before a show at the Basie!
Buona Sera Italian Restaurant in Red Bank, NJ