MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS IN JERSEY
for couples on Valentine’s Day –
Each Town’s Top of the List for Romantic Dining
by Tara Jean McDonald Bonanno
One of the most notable romantic dining experiences at the Jersey Shore, Scarborough Fair, has been mentioned in more“best of” lists than any other restaurant in the area for romantic dining. Not only do they decorate exquisitely for the holidays, but they have a unique private alcove seating along their winding staircase. The lighting is ideal, and each table is nestled beside a large window with ambient lighting. The well-loved family-owned restaurant has been serving delicious food for over 40 years, so if you want to book a romantic evening, be sure to book in advance.
Best Decorated Restaurants – Reader’s Choice Awarded
VISIT THE MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS FROM EACH JERSEY SHORE TOWN
TELL THEM DINING OUT JERSEY SHORE SENT YOU!
Asbury Park:
Black Swan
{601 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park; 732.361.7159;
www.theblackswanap.com}
Allenhurst:
Mr. C’s Beach Bistro
{Allen Avenue & Ocean Place, Allenhurst;
732.531.3665;
www.mistercsbeachbistro.com}
Atlantic Highlands:
Christine’s Italian Ristorante
{42 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands; 732.872.4790;
www.christinesitalian.com}
Beach Haven, LBI:
The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant
{212 Centre Street, Beach Haven; 609.492.3553;
www.gableslbi.com}
Belmar:
La Dolce Vita
{400 Ocean Avenue N., Belmar; 732.749.3177;
www.ladolcevitanj.com}
Bradley Beach:
Marandola’s Restaurant
{608 Main Street, Bradley Beach; 732.361.5888;
www.marandolas.com}
Brick:
Tuscany Restaurant
{1490 NJ-88, Brick Township; 732.840.5835;
www.tuscany88.com}
Brielle:
Due Amici
{420 Higgins Avenue; Brielle; 732.528.0666;
www.dueamicibriellenj.com}
Englishtown:
Nonna’s Cucina
{448 US-9, Englishtown; 732.536.9050;
www.nonnasnj.com}
Freehold:
Metropolitan Café
{8 East Main Street; Freehold; 732.780.9400;
www.metrocafenj.com}
Freehold Township:
618 Restaurant
{618 Park Avenue, Freehold Township;
732.577.0001;
www.618nj.com}
Red Bank:
Buona Sera
{50 Maple Avenue, Red Bank; 732.530.5858;
www.buona-sera.com}
Long Branch:
Sirena Ristorante
{27 Ocean Avenue N; Long Branch; 732.222.1119;
www.sirenaristorante.com}
Manasquan:
Blend on Main
{152 Main Street, Manasquan; 732.223.0030;
www.blendonmain.com}
Oceanport:
Blu Grotto Restaurant
{200 Port Au Peck Avenue; 732.571.7900;
www.blugrottorestaurant.com}
Point Pleasant Beach:
The Poached Pear
{816 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach;
732.701.1700;
www.poachedpearbistro.com}
Rumson:
Red Horse by David Burke
{26 Ridge Road, Rumson; 732.576.3400;
www.redhorsebydb.com}
Sea Bright:
Anjelica’s Restaurant
{1070 Ocean Ave N., Sea Bright; 732.842.2800,
www.anjelicas.com}
Sea Girt:
Scarborough Fair
{1414 Meetinghouse Road, Sea Girt; 732.223.6658;
www.sfseagirt.com}
Spring Lake:
Whispers
{200 Monmouth Ave, Spring Lake; 732.974.9755;
www.whispersrestaurant.com}
Toms River:
Il Giardinello Di Bacoli
{+1232 NJ-166, Toms River; 732.286.9111;
www.ilgiardinello.com}
Wall Township:
Via Veneto Ristorante
{2410 NJ-35, Manasquan; 732.722.8458;
www.viavenetoristorante.com}