BelAussie's Guide to Asbury Park
Food scene
Pascal & Sabine
601 Bangs AveGreat UpTown European cuisine
Taka
660 Cookman AveUpscale Japanese restaurant - hands down best place around
Trendy Italian spot with picnic-table seating, boasting gourmet wood fired pies, bocce & live music.
87 locals recommend
Porta
911 Kingsley StTrendy Italian spot with picnic-table seating, boasting gourmet wood fired pies, bocce & live music.
Trendy boardwalk option for Italian dining, featuring a wine list, patio seating & ocean views.
22 locals recommend
Stella Marina
800 N Ocean AveTrendy boardwalk option for Italian dining, featuring a wine list, patio seating & ocean views.
The Bonney Read
525 Cookman AveBest fish & chips in town
The Buttered Biscuit
700 Main StShopping
Jackson Premium Outlets
537 Monmouth RdGreat premium outlet stores
Bars
Local favorite quirky bar with frequent live music, TV sports & a dog friendly patio with designated play times.
43 locals recommend
Wonder Bar
1213 N Ocean AveLocal favorite quirky bar with frequent live music, TV sports & a dog friendly patio with designated play times.
Sportsbar; lively, roomy hangout with many beers on tap, comfort food entrees, shuffleboard & weekly bar pong.
11 locals recommend
Asbury Ale House Sports Bar & Grille
531 Cookman AveSportsbar; lively, roomy hangout with many beers on tap, comfort food entrees, shuffleboard & weekly bar pong.
Sleek, sprawling bar & lounge with a fireplace & waterfront deck, serving cocktails & tapas.
57 locals recommend
Watermark
800 Ocean AvenueSleek, sprawling bar & lounge with a fireplace & waterfront deck, serving cocktails & tapas.
The Asbury Park take on an Irish Bar that serves free pizza slices
30 locals recommend
Johnny Mac House of Spirits
208 Main StThe Asbury Park take on an Irish Bar that serves free pizza slices
whether you call it Talylor Ham or Pork Roll - THIS IS THE PLACE TO EAT IT
19 locals recommend
Bond Street Bar
208 Bond Stwhether you call it Talylor Ham or Pork Roll - THIS IS THE PLACE TO EAT IT
Entertainment
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags BlvdSilverball Pinball Museum
1000 Ocean Avenue NorthSummertime Surf School - Asbury Park
One of the best rock venues on the East Coast, The Stone Pony has been the anchor of the Asbury Park music scene since they opened their doors back in 1974. Locals like Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny and Steve Van Zandt helped put them on the map.
15 locals recommend
Stone Pony Summer Stage
909 N Ocean AveOne of the best rock venues on the East Coast, The Stone Pony has been the anchor of the Asbury Park music scene since they opened their doors back in 1974. Locals like Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny and Steve Van Zandt helped put them on the map.
The Endless SUP Company @ L Street Beach
1280 River RdNeighborhoods
Boardwalk
BoardwalkOne the most iconic boardwalks in NJ
Ocean Grove
Bradley Beach Bowl
1217 Main StCoffee
Purple Glaze Donuts etc.
516 Summerfield AveAsbury Park Roastery
803 2nd AveLola's European Cafe
539 Cookman Ave