I took my cousins here for their birthday because we all are foodies and had heard this place was…read moreincredible. The recommendations were absolutely merited. This is a classic French restaurant leaning into seafood. The fact they don't have a Michelin star is surprising because the level of service and the quality of food and the diversity of menu would easily win high praise and recognition. I had oysters, escargot, ratatouille, Bronzino, and ended with an amazing chocolate cake - best meal I've had in probably five years! If you're looking for a special place to take someone... This is definitely it!

Outstanding restaurant with excellent service. Was able to celebrate my wife's birthday at the bar…read more Which is in the main room and more festive. The manager had come to offer my wife and I champagne. A wonderful gesture and much appreciated. We started with the bread service. My wife ordered the chicken paillard and I ordered the the pork chop. Both were excellent. We ended with the raspberry tart which was exceptional. This was the 2nd year in a row we celebrated my wife birthday here. I love the service the ambience etc etc. If you are in Rumson this is a MUST.

Another wonderful dinner at VPT. We were seated promptly and enjoyed gracious service throughout…read morethe dinner. Food was delicious! Appetizers Eggplant meatballs- a favorite Tuna tower Entrees Swordfish Short rib Dessert Banana bread pudding Always a good stop in Rumson.

Absolutely incredible spot, I highly recommend dining here! We tried to come here a few months ago…read morewithout a reservation and unfortunately the wait was too long (but that's always a good sign when it's busy). We were able to snag a same day reservation and came for dinner. We started with the eggplant meatballs, which were phenomenal. Perfectly crunchy and the sauce and parm cheese just added to the dish. Then we got the steak and lobster pasta, which was delicious! Great interior and friendly staff

Had a nice lunchnon the patio overlooking the water. We went with the steamers to start. Little…read morepricey, nice size streamers. Water was hot to keep them warm. We follwed with sharing a Salad and a Tube steak. (hotdog) They were ok The relish was plentyful on the side with a pickle and Potato chips on the side. Nice place on the water with a nice atmosphere. Great indoor bar scene. Sorry no pics!

Walked in and was told it was about 45 minutes for the outside area. We ended up hanging out at the…read morecar with a drink, and the table was ready much sooner. We got a burger with their famous cheese sauce, which was awesome. We asked for a side of fries, probably didn't need it because the burger was huge. Also got the linguine and clams which was pretty good. They seemed busy. I like that they had Adirondack chairs outside so you could hang out with a drink and wait for your table. The view was awesome. Definitely would be back.

Great service and friendly staff . Food always tasty and Delicious…read more Great view at the window tables Terry

Hadn't been back in years but saw we had gift cards that had to be used before they performed…read moreclose. Didn't think they would be that busy on a Wednesday night so even though they no longer take reservations online we went. Surprised it was packed, an hour wait. Luckily we got a bar area table and didn't have to wait. We were happily surprised that everything was fine. Our server was terrific, and my Prime Rib special was the rare I ordered. Soup and salad we ordered were very good. Wine by the glass was half off. Desserts were fine too, only wished I knew to order the soufflé before my dinner, it does take more than a half hour. Now I'm sad that they are closing New Years for good.

I ordered takeout for our office last week, and the food was excellent! Everything was delicious,…read moreand the staff was absolutely wonderful - friendly, helpful, and welcoming. We were very happy with our experience.

My lunch and dessert yesterday was my best ever! I understand that there is a new chef, and the…read moreformer chef was great. I was amazed that this meal was even better!!! The meals are similar to the menu I remember but even better. Portions were generous, salmon wild caught and their famous bread pudding is now SO MUCH better. Pauline our waitress was friendly and attentive to dietary restrictions. Can't wait to return!

Came here to watch the final Knicks game and was surprised to see it rather empty. This place needs…read moreto be put on the map! It is super clean and weep kept open bar. Mia one of the bartenders is so friendly and hospitable! Making conversation and recommendations. They have a good craft beer selection. The wings with Cajun dry rub were amazing !! So crispy and flavorful. Pizza good too.

We were looking to go for dinner and after reading reviews and seeing that they had a reservation…read morewe ended up here. Wasn't sure what to expect. Super casual place, nothing fancy with many people sitting at the bar. They had some high top tables that were quite small, she the booth was some leather cushion to sit on and we ended up there. The upstairs seemed kinda boring and we wanted to be around people. I do think they need bigger tables for the high tops. We were greeted right away. The service was not amazing, not sure if they were understaffed but we weren't in a major rush so it was fine. I got the citrus crush which wasn't bad, slightly earthy tasting. It was served in a normal glass, which didn't make it as visually appealing but it tasted fine. We got the Thai chili wings which were underwhelming and I wish we got them cooked more well done. Now the star of the show was the tuna tartar. The crispy rice was awesome and so enjoyable. For our main, we for the skirt steak lo mein which came out a little undercooked for our preference, but they brought it back. It was really enjoyable and cooked much more to our liking. If we were in the area would come back and get those items.

SEA BRIGHT: Ocean House is a casual spot in town with great food and drinks! There are a few dog…read morefriendly outdoor tables in front of the building with beachy artwork and the area is perfect for people watching. We were lucky to have Brie as our server (yes, a lovely young lady with the beautiful name Brie), who was very attentive to us as the lunch rush poured in. We enjoyed a very large Bavarian pretzel and a couple of cocktails and they have a full American-style menu that has something for everyone. Check social media for their live music schedule.

Oceanhouse has some of the best food in Monmouth county!! I love going there for lunch during the…read moreweek. The service is always amazing. I recently had a friend's birthday party there and the room upstairs was perfect.

This restaurant is absolutely delightful. The food is delicious . The waitstaff is so friendly and…read morethe ambiance is lovely. Ate there first time Friday night. We split two apps . The Buffalo Cauliflower and the balsamic calamari Both were superb and we split a salmon that was so good . It was a stir fry. Salmon was crispy around the edges . Went back Sunday for lunch and we both had burgers with grilled pineapple . Absolutely delicious . Desserts are also yummy It is a BYOB for those interested ..,

Had a nice lunch here when I was in Red Bank with a friend last month! We went for weekday lunch…read moreand sat outside. I always enjoy when restaurants offer all-day breakfast items as well as lunch items. I'm forgetting what my friend ordered-possibly one of the steak sandwiches. I had the salmon Benedict and enjoyed it. If I'm there again I'd love to try the cinnamon roll pancakes or apple harvest pancakes - I was trying not to be too "decadent" the day I was there, but both sound pretty scrumptious! The service was quite good - hostess also served so was quite busy but also attentive.

Really enjoyed this spot on a Thursday night. Went for dinner and ended up staying for the live…read moremusic, beautiful view of the sunset and good vibes. Highly recommend the Mahi Mahi and Fried Shrimp

Great coconut shrimp, love the buffalo chicken thin crust pie, and of course the sunset views are…read more10/10 the vibes are also usually always very lively with live music and many great people. Lobster roll only really served cold, was disappointed when I asked for it hot they said the butter would make it hot the butter was cold... can't go wrong with any of their food choices tho! Delicious spot !

A fun place to stop into for an after dinner drink. Friendly bartender, lively patrons, and quirky…read moredecor. Even bought a tank top with their name on it as a souvenir.

Haven't tried the food but came here with some friends for drinks. The bar is open until 2 AM…read more(sidenote I noticed that the clock by the bar is 10 minutes ahead). Classic dive bar feel, staff was friendly and knew/had good conversations with a lot of the regulars. FYI they are quite strict with the close time and shuffle everyone into the small vestibule/ make them go around the back to exit.