We happened to be in the area and stopped into the Black Swan for brunch. I had heard great things about the place and was eager to give it shot. From the moment we entered the pub, we were transferred to the United Kingdom with its tavern-like decor. They had a quaint dining room, a bar area with soccer team schwag hanging overhead, a dainty tea room, and a dimly lit space inside what used to be a bank vault. We were seated at a high-top table in the bar, which was fine, as there was a large party with rowdy children in the dining room. Thankfully, the layout allowed us to avoid the majority of their loudness, though their sheer party size clearly held up the kitchen, since it took a while for us to get our food. There was a specific brunch menu with some breakfast-forward items like Loaded French Toast, but we were also given their full-day menu with many more options. I decided to get two smaller dishes to count as my complete meal. First, I had the Chipotle Chicken Chili, which was apparently a recent addition to the menu. I omitted the scoop of sour cream that was supposed to sit on top of the mound of soup, but I did not feel like I was missing anything by doing so. The smoky broth was packed with kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and chunks of ground chicken. I thought it was delicious, but a bit thin and oily. I also sampled a side of the Sweet and Sour Brussels Sprouts, which were similarly greasy, but crunchy and well-flavored. In fact, they could have used a bit more marinade to really pop. My companion had positive things to say about his burger and fries. We really enjoyed the casual atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty food at the Black Swan, and I would certainly return to try some of their other traditional, European dishes. read more

Quick and friendly service. A bit expensive but good food. Tater tots & scotch eggs: probably the biggest tater tots I've ever had. Crispy and hot. Scotch eggs were good. Pasta: can't remember the name of the pasta I got but it's the one that was recommended by the waiter. It comes with burrata which made the dish so so good. I would get this again. read more

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Unfortunately we did not enjoy our lunch. We started with Bloody Mary's, our server told us they were delicious. Unfortunately they were nothing but a salt bomb of tomato juice, they were horrible! I had the fish & chips, the batter was so thick that I had to pick off the batter, it was too much! The fries were good. The Cordon bleu sandwich was very greasy and basic. read more

Stopped in here for happy hour and will sure come back. I liked the vibe the place gave off. A modern, upscale pub feel. The chicken wings were delicious. Sauce was flavorful and the meat inside still juicy and not fatty. read more

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Solid place. Made a reservation. I was going to a show at Stone Pony. About a 10 minute walk. No big deal. Parking sucks. But we know that. Ordered the wings and steak tips. Good. Steak was kinda of a small portion. I got the chicken Marsala tiki. Kind of an Indian flavor. Just missed. A bit to salty. Cocktails were great. Service was excellent. Place played the best music. Overall good experience. Good Asbury park option read more

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Surprisingly not busy for 6 pm on a Saturday! Very quaint and the service was quick and attentive. We ordered the crab rangoons to start, they were a special, and I'm so glad we did. They were filled with real crab meat and the filling to pastry ratio was perfect. I was also pleased with the amount of sauce they provided. We then shared the prime rib carver which was tasty but I'm not sure if I would order it again. The horseradish cream was really nice with it though and I would even say they could go a little heavier on the horseradish (probably personal preference). I also ordered the Black Swan Cabernet and it was delightful. read more

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Update: No longer is there a Happy Hour on Sunday even though the website says there is. The hostess was very nice when I pointed it out but it does change the value of a Sunday afternoon at a bar. I'm not changing my rating but I needed to update the policy. read more

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POOR SERVICE ALL AROUND and NEVER returning here again. Incredibly disappointed and frustrated tonight my partner and I came for a date night at 9pm to kick off our 4th of July weekend and we left on empty stomachs. Host seated us in an area where we weren't asked for our drink order for nearly 20 minutes after arriving, that set the tone for the evening, since the waitress said no one told her that we were there. We then placed our food order at the same time and the waitress said no problem. We proceeded to wait another 30 min with her then saying our food was brought to a different table. She said we could have the bill forgiven or wait for a new order to be prepared we opted to give a chance, however, when she returned nearly 30 more minutes later making it nearly an hour and a half no food other than fries they brought since they thought that would be a concession she comes with only 1 order not 2 at the table when we said we originally ordered 2 Rigatoni dishes....she said she was sorry and proceeded to try to hand us the bill. We asked for the manager at that point since, we were really hungry and the order was wrong and to aggravated to eat then told him we were fed up and wouldn't be paying for this kind of POOR SERVICE and left. They literally had only 5 tables currently at their establishment and all had no food. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner and made a reservation but given the early hour and beginning of the season we ended up not needing it. The restaurant hs a very large bar and some table seating with bright, wide windows and cute decor. Our server, Katie, was friendly and always checking in. The drinks were great and the food, was pricey but very tasty. read more

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I used to be an Anglophile and apparently all the tendrils are alive in my sub-conscience. Chilly dead December morning in Asbury. Raining. Depressing and not made sunnier as a homeless fellow tried engaging me outside trying to convince me not to enter. Thankfully I I did not heed his admonishing slurring. The Smiths and the Fixx and AHa! all dated but evergreen pop wafts down from the delicious sound system nestled in the cavernous ceilings. Your bathed in Britpop. The staff member assisting me is vaguely similar in breezy coltish appearance to Carey Mulligan the world famous actor. Discrete, polite, efficient - no less perfection than the Yorkshire waitress I once was delighted by in Thisk, And the Scottish Egg and Shepard's Pie besotted my frazzled pre holidays cold rainy dank sensibilities along with the warning hibiscus tea, the naughty Irish coffee, the orgiastic flourless cake and the happiness-cinching ice cream sandwich - gloriously comforting and delectable. I miss England ah but in this moment of the world - I don't! Go. World class cozy estuary of British decency in a world away in forgettable common tastes. read more

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Loved our first visit to Black Swan! The staff were so attentive and food was wonderful. The chef even made an accommodation to make a vegan pasta as there were not many vegan friendly options on the menu. I really appreciated the offer and it was delicious. The ambiance was great as well (lots of space, cool decor and music was perfect). Can't wait to go back! read more

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Love this place it was started by one of Gordon Ramsay's old chefs. I ordered a ham and cheese on sourdough bread for lunch. It was very good and the bread was crispy. The fries were generous with potatos and well salted. The service was very good the waitress was attentive and the food came in a decent amount of time. The ambience is very Instagram selfie friendly it's like a mini forest and it has a beautiful bar. It's definitely a good place to visit if you are in Asbury Park NJ read more

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The girls and I got together for dinner. When I arrived I found parking on the street. I walked into a very nice restaurant. I found the girls and Aidan was our server, and she was nice. I only ordered the wings. It looks so delicious, but it was just alright. The girls enjoyed their steak tips and mashed potatoes. They also liked the dessert. My one friend said the soup wasn't great. All in all, it was a pretty decent experience! read more

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My daughter was in the marathon race yesterday and she wanted burgers and a Guiness after her run. So we decided to try the Black Swan. We were promptly seated at a 6 high top in the middle of the room at noon. Within minutes the place was packed. Our server Diana arrived quickly and took our drink orders. Guiness, Asbury Lager and a Cosmo. The Guiness was refreshingly NOT too cold as it should be, in room temperature pint glasses. The Lager was crisp and tasty. The Cosmo was on the mark. We ordered the Irish burgers and the prime rib open faced sandwiches. When the server brought the food out, he was carrying a huge prime rib. We told him we ordered the prime rib sandwiches, but the prime rib looked so good, I decided to eat one of them. It was perfect medium rare, juicey and extremely large portion. We sent the other back without issue. The burgers were cooked perfect medium rare. Excellent fries. The room was very loud as the bar was packed and there was a baby shower adjacent to us. Regardless, we had a great time. In the future, we will make a reservation to sit in "The Vault". Looked like a very cool space. The building is an old bank. Its an actual safe room. Im sure it was much quieter in the there. Service was prompt and friendly. We will be back. read more

Waited an hour for food which never came. They were out of beer - in a gastropub! Took four tries and forty minutes to order a beer. Watered down aperol spritz. Onion soup was good. After an hour we asked if our entrees were coming soon. Waitress didn't know. We asked for the check which she left at the front desk. Poorly managed - never saw a manager, just the hostess. Won't go back. read more

Precooked entrees, just heated. Had to ask to be reheated after 10 min. Acoustics horrid. Decor frilly and dated. How do they clean that! Nope. Plenty of actual fine restaurants in town. read more

My husband made reservations for us at the Black Swan for a rainy Wednesday evening in December. Cookman Ave used to be an old stomping ground of mine as it was being built up so I was excited to try this new to me restaurant. When we first entered it had a really cool European Gastropub vibe. It was an old bank so the ceilings are immensely tall and they even have a vault in the back to eat (though it was closed and we couldn't eat in that room - bummer). But we did get to eat in the front tea room. It was so pretty and it was nice to sit at a window and look out onto the street. We ordered our drinks - a Lavender Gin Fizz and a Pornstar Martini. Both were pretty good, didn't really blow us away, but still delicious to drink. Now, on to the food! My husband and I both ordered off the Special Menu. My husband had the Beef Stew and I ordered the Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle with Brussels Sprouts on the side. Wow! The food was phenomenal! The spices and flavor in the Beef Stew was to die for! And it came with slightly buttered mini potato buns that were awesome as well. My entree was SO good. Very light, even though it was a cream sauce, which I totally appreciate. I could also really taste the light lemon flavor in it. So good! The Brussels Sprouts were also delicious, cooked to perfection, crispy, with a great sweet and sour sauce. We decided to order dessert and went with the Apple Galette. If you have room for dessert, I HIGHLY recommend you get the Apple Galette. The puff pastry it came in? Sooooooo warm, flakey, and definitely homemade. I paired it with an Irish Coffee and it was the perfect ending to our dinner. Thank you Black Swan for an amazing evening where we could eat some really delicious food! read more

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Overpriced menu and slow but friendly service. I love the ambience with the floral arrangements and chandeliers. It's cozy and dark yet dainty and light. Food is very decent in flavor and quality overall. Extensive cocktail menu and will get you a buzz believe it or not. I wish the prices were slightly more affordable, but I'd still recommend this spot for some comfort food and atmosphere. Happy hour is worth it at the bar. read more

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My husband and I are visiting Asbury Park for the first time, and Black Swan was at the top of our list for spots to visit. We came in for happy hour and an early dinner and ate at the bar. The bartender was very nice and made solid martinis. For food we shared the burger, cheddar bacon tots, and the scotch egg. Everything was executed to perfection. The tots were enormous and so flavorful. The scotch egg could be the best version I've ever had. Fried to a crisp with a nice, soft yolk and well seasoned sausage. The vibe was laid back but it was still somewhat busy for an early week night. Definitely a great spot to check out if you're ever in the area. read more

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Solid dinner spot in Asbury! Appetizers: Pierogis (really good) and Dumplings Dinner: chicken Murphy (cooked very well, highly recommend). My friends got the bone in rib-eye and the mushroom Tagliatelle which I think was a special but both entrees were top notch. Drinks also were really good. Highly recommend if you're in asbury! read more

Black Swan - mushroom Tagliatelle - Gastropubs Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

We've passed here many times and then finally decided to try it. We went a few weeks ago on a Friday night and sat at a high top in the bar area I don't have any pictures but it was a great experience my husband had some type of lobster over the pasta which was good there could have been more lobster but we're not complaining. And I had the open prime rib steak sandwich which was absolutely to die for! We visited again and this time we sat in the tea room which is the cutest room with windows and cathedral ceiling and we had a view of the street and it was lightly raining outside but it was such a great experience. (I forgot to take a picture of the menu to add to my photos). We started with the baked brie, it came in a cute little cast iron skillet (very hot!) with crackers on the side and it had some type of jam circled around it and it was fantastic! We both ordered the Salmon, which does come with the skin, and it was over the lightly whipped potatoes and sauteed beets and mushrooms. This meal was so incredible I'm happy that I chose that for my main dish. For dessert, we ordered the bourbon infused peanut butter cheesecake which was out of this world. Andre was our server. Very attentive, very professional, great personality, explained every single thing on the menu and when we ordered the salmon he was sure to clarify that it would be cooked to a medium and what was also included on the plate. For drinks I ordered the Paloma Up, very light and refreshing. My husband ordered the black rose. The Black Rose is one of those smoked drinks that when Andre brought it over, there was a little lid to it and you could see the smoke on the inside and he would lift it up and the smoke dissipated and it smelled delicious!!! He said it was a fantastic drink. I will definitely be visiting this establishment again. read more

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Stopped by during happy hour during my most recent visit. They have a really great happy hour special, 50% off drinks. My husband and I shared pirogies, they were very good. Drinks are very well made here. The paloma is one of my favorite! read more

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Place is decorated beautifully - inside and out! It was very easy grabbing a table, without any wait. I had ordered the chicken tiki masks dish and it was fantastic. Very filling! The drink I selected was the lavender gin fizz and I am SO GLAD I made this choice. It was amazing! One of the best drinks I've ever had. I would go back simply for the drink itself. Took one star off because I didn't expect the vibe inside to be that of a sports bar as the restaurant itself is very classy. While enjoying an early dinner, the TVs were on and blasting tremendously loud. It was tough to talk to one another at the table. Very hard to hear. Aside from that, the place was great and service was perfect. Will return back for more! read more

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This is my new favorite Asbury Park restaurant. The menu ranges from exquisite to comfort meals. The service is excellent, a table of 4 we never had to ask, our waitress provided and inquired to our every need. The dining areas is very nice with great ambiance. This was restaurant will remain on my "to go" list for years to come! read more

Downhill since the new ownership . No more sausage rolls. Menu is extremely small now . Believe it was bass on the special menu but then after about 15 minutes after ordering we're told it's not ready yet. And we get the wrong food delivered to our table the person delivering the food, almost hits my mom with her at his elbow. Appetizers are nothing special. The wings were very chickeny. read more

Great food and great service! The drinks were very creative and delicious. Staff was very helpful and very attentive.

Really good restaurant. Pleasant atmosphere with impressive happy hour deals. Our server, Emily, was welcoming and attentive. Awesome wings and excellent shepherd's pie. Great for date night with wife! read more

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Just had dinner at this Mediterranean restaurant and it was good. Beautiful place. Fresh flavors, delicious dishes, and great service. Definitely a place I'd come back to. read more

Came here the other night for dinner and definitely a really cool place! We had the wings and the tater tots for an appetizer - the tots were awesome!!! For dinner I had the prime rib sandwich which was good as well. It was an open face sandwich on a piece of sourdough which I loved. Would definitely try the fish and chips next! read more

Black Swan - Prime rib sandwich - Gastropubs Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Excellent food and service. Yummy Scotch eggs, great mushroom paradelle. Beautiful restaurant read more

Black Swan - Gastropubs Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

Came in on a Wednesday about 4:30 and ordered from the happy hour menu in the bar area. The wings were amazing. So delicious we got an order to go. Big portions. The tater tots were so good. Definitely not tots. They were huge and very tasty. The steak bites and pot stickers were ok. Small portions on those. The service was excellent. Great ambiance. Would definitely go back and try out the dinner menu. read more

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Went on 2/28/26 at 6:00 P.M. The food was ok. The place is loud. Average!! I had the fish and chips. chips were soggy. Most disappointing was the drinks. Ordered an Old Fashioned that wasn't bad but the next one was half full. I complained to the waitress who said she would talk to the bartender. She came back and basically said too bad. The bartender said it was fine. I'll never go back. Stay away. read more

Pretty nice place, with a sports bar feeling in asbury park. Drinks were good and food is good too. Not a lot of options in the menu but definitely worth checking when near by read more

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The decor is nice. The entrance and outdoor awning are most inviting. The menu has a few items, a bit of Ireland, Mediterranean, Indian, American. The food was okay and pictures outside were pretty. read more

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First time here and was very surprised. We had been by but never really knew what this place was. It is an excellent pub with a lot of seating and some really nice decor and atmosphere. The staff are very nice and welcoming and I found it very cool how they utilized the old bank vault in the back as additional seating area with a different vibe. The drinks were good. There was a lot of drink and it had a lot of good flavor. They are unique and actually very good! The food was also good. Its not a Michelin star restaurant, but it works and is cooked well. The menu is pretty good for anyone looking for a quick snack or even a nice meal. I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

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We love Chef James Avery! We have been a fan of his since watching Kitchen Nightmares and we are so happy the NJ native has chosen NJ to have his amazing restaurants! He started off in ASBURY PARK with Asbury Park Festhalle and Biergarten and then soon after opened Bonney Read! Both of those places allow leashed-dogs at their outdoor seating and have great food! We finally tried his latest establishment, The Black Swan, a British-inspired pub in Asbury Park! Leashed dogs are allowed at the outdoor seating that is beautifully decorated with flowers and the buzz of downtown. The food is terrific and we love the vegan potstickers (the best ever!), proper chips with curry sauce (the best ever!), and fish and chips (with mushy peas!!). The food menu is eclectic with seasonal specials, a great cocktail, beer, and wine list! The staff is friendly, accommodating, and makes great recommendations! Check-it it out this summer! Bries mom is still starstruck from meeting Chef James a few years ago while walking around AP! Nicest guy ever! read more

Black Swan - Gastropubs Near Me - Asbury Park, New Jersey

The quality here is remarkable! It was a little expensive but there are better deals if you're not in a hurry. This spot has an atmosphere worth savoring. Exceptional employee conduct. Sample this place's offerings. read more

Food was great but way too load for brunch. Service was a little spotty. But she rallied in the end read more

Visiting for a wedding and a had a great time with our bartender. He made the most delicious aperol spritz and they were fairly priced. The vibes inside were awesome. Chill but great conversation with locals. read more

Service was fine, ambiance was lovely. Here's where the problems begin. The food was mediocre at best. The wedge salad was bland, devoid of any discernible homemade blue cheese dressing. The bacon pieces were cold, fatty and rubbery.What a disappointment. A friend had Chicken Murphy. He enjoyed it. The Flatiron steaks my partner and I ordered were just awful. Neither was medium rare as ordered and neither was hot. Making matters worse was the extremely salty sauce floating atop this 8oz Flatiron steak, not the best cut to begin with. When I reported my problems with the beef, the captain removed it from the check. Too late the damage was done. By no means was this even remotely a fine dining experience read more