Cynthia’s guidebook
MY FAVORITE SPOTS IN ASBURY PARK!
I've lived here for 19 years, so I have had many favorites over the years. Sad when some leave, but today (2019), these are my favorites! (not necessarily in any order...)
GOOD FOOD & BAR AREA. ON THE WEEKENDS, THEY USUALLY ALWAYS HAVE LIVE MUSIC W/ NO COVER. FROM THERE YOU CAN WALK INTO ASBURY PARK YACHT CLUB TO SEE WHO'S PLAYING THERE, AS WELL.
28 locals recommend
Langosta Lounge
1000 N Ocean AveGOOD FOOD & BAR AREA. ON THE WEEKENDS, THEY USUALLY ALWAYS HAVE LIVE MUSIC W/ NO COVER. FROM THERE YOU CAN WALK INTO ASBURY PARK YACHT CLUB TO SEE WHO'S PLAYING THERE, AS WELL.
Stella Marina
800 N Ocean AveLOVE THEIR BOLOGNESE
CHECK THEIR BAND LINE UP. THEY HAVE A FEW LANES FOR BOWLING, AS WELL. PLUS THEY HAVE A LITTLE DINER ATTACHED WITH THE THICKEST MILK SHAKES, LATE NIGHT BREAKFAST, GREAT FOOD! CHECK THEIR HOURS.
33 locals recommend
Asbury Lanes
209 4th AveCHECK THEIR BAND LINE UP. THEY HAVE A FEW LANES FOR BOWLING, AS WELL. PLUS THEY HAVE A LITTLE DINER ATTACHED WITH THE THICKEST MILK SHAKES, LATE NIGHT BREAKFAST, GREAT FOOD! CHECK THEIR HOURS.
COOL LATE NIGHT HANG OUT, OR COCKTAILS AFTER THE BEACH. AND IF THERE'S A BAND PLAYING ON THE STONE PONY'S SUMMER STAGE, WATCH AND LISTEN FOR FREE!
57 locals recommend
Watermark
800 Ocean AvenueCOOL LATE NIGHT HANG OUT, OR COCKTAILS AFTER THE BEACH. AND IF THERE'S A BAND PLAYING ON THE STONE PONY'S SUMMER STAGE, WATCH AND LISTEN FOR FREE!
Playa Bowls
701 Cookman AveOMG, LOVE THIS PLACE! AND THERE'S ONE ON THE BOARDWALK, TOO!
THE ABSOLUTE COOLEST BAR ON THE JERSEY SHORE. GREAT VIBE, COOL MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND, AND YOU CAN ORDER FOOD FOR CHEAP! FROM THERE YOU CAN NAVIGATE YOUR WAY TO THE OTHER BARS ATTACHED.
19 locals recommend
Bond Street Bar
208 Bond StTHE ABSOLUTE COOLEST BAR ON THE JERSEY SHORE. GREAT VIBE, COOL MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND, AND YOU CAN ORDER FOOD FOR CHEAP! FROM THERE YOU CAN NAVIGATE YOUR WAY TO THE OTHER BARS ATTACHED.
IT'S ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE TRAIN STATION, IT'S HAPPENING ON THE WEEKENDS. MAYBE B/C THEY OFFER FREE PIZZA TO THEIR PATRONS!!!
30 locals recommend
Johnny Mac House of Spirits
208 Main StIT'S ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE TRAIN STATION, IT'S HAPPENING ON THE WEEKENDS. MAYBE B/C THEY OFFER FREE PIZZA TO THEIR PATRONS!!!
ON A CLOUDY AFTERNOON, GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!!! INDIE MOVIE THEATER WITH GREAT CHOICES.
27 locals recommend
The ShowRoom Cinema - Asbury Park
707 Cookman AveON A CLOUDY AFTERNOON, GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!!! INDIE MOVIE THEATER WITH GREAT CHOICES.
KITCHEN OPEN LATE, DECENT BAR SCENE, AND THERE'S ANOTHER BAR OPTION NEXT DOOR.
33 locals recommend
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room
522 Cookman AveKITCHEN OPEN LATE, DECENT BAR SCENE, AND THERE'S ANOTHER BAR OPTION NEXT DOOR.
IF YOU DON'T MIND WAITING FOR A TABLE, THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO GO FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH IF YOU LIKE AN ECLECTIC MENU.
31 locals recommend
Cardinal Provisions
513 Bangs AveIF YOU DON'T MIND WAITING FOR A TABLE, THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO GO FOR BREAKFAST & LUNCH IF YOU LIKE AN ECLECTIC MENU.
AN ASBURY PARK MAINSTAY. BRUCE HAS BEEN HERE A FEW TIMES, AND IT'S TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU CAN'T BE BEAT. HOMEMADE SOUPS, BREAD & PASTRIES ARE OFF THE CHARTS!
34 locals recommend
Frank's Deli & Restaurant
1406 Main StAN ASBURY PARK MAINSTAY. BRUCE HAS BEEN HERE A FEW TIMES, AND IT'S TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU CAN'T BE BEAT. HOMEMADE SOUPS, BREAD & PASTRIES ARE OFF THE CHARTS!
IF YOU FIND YOURSELF HUNGRY ON MAIN STREET, STOP IN FOR A BITE. IT'S NOT A LARGE PLACE, SO YOU MAY BE SAT AT A COMMUNITY TABLE, BUT DON'T WORRY. ONLY THE COOL COME HERE.
12 locals recommend
Medusa Stone Fired Kitchen
711 4th AveIF YOU FIND YOURSELF HUNGRY ON MAIN STREET, STOP IN FOR A BITE. IT'S NOT A LARGE PLACE, SO YOU MAY BE SAT AT A COMMUNITY TABLE, BUT DON'T WORRY. ONLY THE COOL COME HERE.
CHECK THE BAND SCHEDULE, GREAT LOCATION TO SEE UNKNOWN/UPCOMING ACTS. PLUS, THEY HAVE NIGHTS W/ DJ'S SPINNING 90'S TUNES!
18 locals recommend
House of Independents
572 Cookman AveCHECK THE BAND SCHEDULE, GREAT LOCATION TO SEE UNKNOWN/UPCOMING ACTS. PLUS, THEY HAVE NIGHTS W/ DJ'S SPINNING 90'S TUNES!
ANOTHER GREAT PLACE ON COOKMAN. TERRIFIC INGREDIENTS ON THEIR PIZZA'S & IN THEIR SALADS!
49 locals recommend
Talula's
550 Cookman AveANOTHER GREAT PLACE ON COOKMAN. TERRIFIC INGREDIENTS ON THEIR PIZZA'S & IN THEIR SALADS!
COME ON.... YOU'RE IN ASBURY PARK, FOR GOODNESS. WHAT ARE WE FAMOUS FOR?
8 locals recommend
Confections of a Rock$tar Bakery
550 Cookman AveCOME ON.... YOU'RE IN ASBURY PARK, FOR GOODNESS. WHAT ARE WE FAMOUS FOR?
Toast Asbury Park
516 Cookman AveANOTHER GREAT PLACE FOR BREAKFAST/LUNCH.
THE CLOSEST PLACE TO THE HOUSE, PORTA HAS BEEN MY MOST FREQUENTED. GREAT IN THE SUMMER MONTHS W/ OUTSIDE SEATING & MUSIC. THE BIBB OR 3 TREES SALADS ARE MY FAVORITE. ALL THEIR PIZZAS ARE TERRIFIC, AND PASTAS, TOO!
87 locals recommend
Porta
911 Kingsley StTHE CLOSEST PLACE TO THE HOUSE, PORTA HAS BEEN MY MOST FREQUENTED. GREAT IN THE SUMMER MONTHS W/ OUTSIDE SEATING & MUSIC. THE BIBB OR 3 TREES SALADS ARE MY FAVORITE. ALL THEIR PIZZAS ARE TERRIFIC, AND PASTAS, TOO!