Taka
Hi-end sushi and Japanese food in Asbury Park? Believe it. Taka has established a reputation for sublime decor, service, and food, all in an atmosphere you'd associate with a great metropolitan city, rather than the Jersey shore.
The menu features a wide range of impeccably produced sushi, but if you're looking for something with a little more heft, enjoy the ribeye steaks or barbecued short ribs with some tasty grilled tempura vegetables. Taka is a popular dining and gathering spot, so recommendations are suggested.
Taka
623 Mattison Avenue
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
(732) 775-1020
www.takaapnj.com
The Brickwall Tavern
The Brickwall Tavern likes to describe itself as serving "upscale comfort food." It's an apt description. The menu ranges from expertly grilled steaks to hearty burgers, with a more than ample selection of appetizers and finger foods. Twelve beers on tap and a full drink menu will keep the proceedings well lubricated.
Set in the newly revitalized Cookman Avenue area of Asbury Park, the Brickwall features plenty of exposed beams, bare bricks and a rugged panache. The service is top notch, and needs to be--you'll find The Brickwall a busy place to visit on a weekend.
The Brickwall Tavern
522 Cookman Ave
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
(732) 774-1264
www.brickwalltavern.com
The Beach Bar
Nestled into the southern and eastern walls of the beachfront convention center, The Beach Bar has quickly become one of the favorite eating and drinking spots on the beach. There's ample outdoor seating with direct beach access, and plenty of cozy nooks inside featuring wicker chairs and ample cushions.
The menu is pretty straightforward at The Beach Bar, with an emphasis on sandwiches and wraps, but the three bars give you ample opportunity to recharge after spending some time in the surf and sun.
The Beach Bar
1300 Ocean Ave
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
(732) 869-0008
