The best restaurants in Monmouth County
40 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Fuku Japanese Sushi Burrito & Asian Kitchen
RestaurantsFusion restaurant with Asian décor prepping Japanese & Thai plus burritos, bento boxes & sushi.
Fuku Japanese Sushi Burrito & Asian Kitchen
RestaurantsEl Rinconcito de Mama
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving familiar Mexican staples such as tacos and burritos in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service.
El Rinconcito de Mama
RestaurantsMexitacos Restaurant and Grill
RestaurantsStrip-mall eatery for Mexican dishes such as tacos, enchiladas, fajitas and steak-filled burritos.
Mexitacos Restaurant and Grill
RestaurantsGanga Asian Bistro
RestaurantsCraving a mix of crisp sushi rolls, comforting pan-Asian favorites, and a few playful fusion surprises? Ganga Asian Bistro keeps things…
Ganga Asian Bistro
RestaurantsKobe Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving super-fresh rolls without crossing half the county? Kobe Japanese Restaurant keeps it classic with crisp sashimi, loaded sushi…
Kobe Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsFernandes Matawan
RestaurantsFernandes Matawan turns weeknights into a feast with paella loaded with lobster, char-grilled steaks, and Portuguese staples like grilled…
Fernandes Matawan
RestaurantsMateo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsWith a secret recipe and fresh ingredients, Mateo's Pizzeria does that classic Jackson pie just right, from foldable slices to shareable…
Mateo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsGinkaku Japanese Bistro
RestaurantsGinkaku Japanese Bistro delivers a sushi night upgrade this week with creative signature rolls like Green Iguana and comforting classics,…
Ginkaku Japanese Bistro
RestaurantsTown Square Diner
RestaurantsCasual diner serving classic dishes and desserts with a modern decor.
Town Square Diner
RestaurantsOver Easy Kitchen - Holmdel
RestaurantsCozy eatery specializing in breakfast fare and brunch dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients.
Over Easy Kitchen - Holmdel
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsFoodie Adda | Indian Food Truck
RestaurantsCasual food truck specializing in South Indian cuisine, street food and dosas.
Foodie Adda | Indian Food Truck
RestaurantsGraziano's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving pizza, pasta & other homey, old-school Italian & American dishes.
Graziano's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsHoagitos
RestaurantsCasual, clean stop for breakfast, burgers, mac and cheese and other familiar comfort fare.
Hoagitos
RestaurantsAmano Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery providing slices, pies and other Italian classics.
Amano Pizza
RestaurantsEastern Sushi Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCozy Japanese restaurant serving sushi and other comfort food offerings in the Town Square Shopping Center.
Eastern Sushi Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Mosa Social
RestaurantsHot spot for brunch, featuring comfort food, hard liquor, and mimosas, plus drag shows.
The Mosa Social
RestaurantsHowell Kitchen
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving popular Chinese dishes, including General Tso’s chicken, spare ribs and lo mein.
Howell Kitchen
RestaurantsDiBari’s Main Street Pizza
RestaurantsRelaxed pizzeria turning out thin-crust slices, grandma pies, and other Italian dishes.
DiBari’s Main Street Pizza
RestaurantsStewart's Root Beer of Matawan
RestaurantsChain dating back to 1924 serving classic American fast food, such as root-beer floats & hot dogs.
Stewart's Root Beer of Matawan
RestaurantsNonna's Cucina
RestaurantsFireplaces & painted murals adorn this upscale-rustic restaurant offering modern Italian cuisine.
Nonna's Cucina
RestaurantsNagoya | Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsCasual restaurant featuring sushi and hibachi dishes in a BYOB setting.
Nagoya | Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsFamiglia Bistro Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual eatery for pizza, pasta, fries and sandwiches, plus casual Italian eats.
Famiglia Bistro Pizzeria
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsDeMarco's Catering & Gourmet Deli
RestaurantsNeighborhood deli that offers subs, cold cuts and Italian specialties, plus catering services.
DeMarco's Catering & Gourmet Deli
RestaurantsMcDonagh’s Pub & Restaurant
RestaurantsIrish pub set in a redone circa-1900s building serving a roster of burgers & beers, plus live music.
McDonagh’s Pub & Restaurant
RestaurantsKrispy Krunchy Chicken
RestaurantsFast-food eatery specializing in Cajun-style fried chicken, plus wings, seafood, breakfast & more.
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
RestaurantsPiazza Di Roma
RestaurantsElegant event space offering Italian fare, DJs and a patio surrounded by lemon trees.
Piazza Di Roma
RestaurantsA Salute Italian Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsSet in an 1850s church, this Italian restaurant offers a full bar and outdoor seating, plus live entertainment.
A Salute Italian Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsLimoncello at Piazza Di Roma
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with a garden and indoor and outdoor dining offering Italian fare and drinks.
Limoncello at Piazza Di Roma
RestaurantsSiam Smiles
RestaurantsThai dishes, including pad thai, offered in a relaxed eatery featuring takeout.
Siam Smiles
RestaurantsLocal Smoke BBQ
RestaurantsBBQ joint with wood-smoked meats & classic sides such as cornbread & mac 'n' cheese, plus delivery.
Local Smoke BBQ
RestaurantsLita
RestaurantsModern-style restaurant offering a wide selection of wines and cocktails for pairing with refined Iberian grub.
Lita
RestaurantsCavé Bistro
RestaurantsSeasonal paleo, gluten-free versions of creative American fare served in a cozy, stylish atmosphere.
Cavé Bistro
RestaurantsOno Korean Barbeque
RestaurantsCasual spot whipping up Korean staples and Hawaiian-style fare including grilled plates and poke bowls, plus takeout.
Ono Korean Barbeque
RestaurantsHarvest
RestaurantsLow-key New American eatery offering a changing menu of locally sourced fare in an intimate space.
Harvest
RestaurantsHey Burger NJ
RestaurantsBurgers, sandwiches, and appetizers offered in a casual setting with a bar and Wi-Fi.
Hey Burger NJ
RestaurantsPark Place Diner
RestaurantsEasygoing American restaurant & bar serving up steaks, seafood, sandwiches & breakfast fare.
Park Place Diner
RestaurantsVilla Amore
RestaurantsCasual eatery preparing thin-crust, NY-style and Sicilian pizzas plus pasta dishes, seafood options, sandwiches, and salads.
Villa Amore
RestaurantsFatty's Fat Snacks - Foodtruck
RestaurantsMobile caterer dishing up cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, and other classic eats, plus fried Oreos.
Fatty's Fat Snacks - Foodtruck
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