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4.2 (1k reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Ricotta Toast
Josh B.

The winter (April) winds on the boardwalk can hurt your ears, but an Asbury Park off-season weeknight offers an easier chance to get into the classier joints. The fanciful menu certainly would have provided fodder for my internal monologue, but I was lucky enough to visit Talula's with someone who thoughtfully analyzed the offerings and was unfraid to accept the riskiest dare: the vegan crab cakes. No, you won't be thinking crustaceans, but it was closer to the Yacht Rock Revue's remake of "Baker Street" than the vile Joss Stone cover of "Fell In Love With A Girl." With an unexpectedly strong performances by hearts of palm, it was a reasonable emulation of the paradigm even if it could have been a tiny bit crustier and more Old Bayish. The Yelp consensus gets it wrong with the ricotta toast, which was fine but not essential. I assume the brunchier brand extensions are more notable than the flagship. Don't miss the fermented chili carbonara. I'm not even going to paraphrase the wild list of ingredients: "hand-cut ramen, house fermented fresno chili paste, garlic, ginger, tamari, benton's bacon, sous vide egg, parm, chive." Less shocking but still enjoyable is the Beekeeper's Lament pizza. After the above feast, this dessert agnostic tried to nope out, but the teacup brulee had an impeccable citrus vibe. With other desserts promising fennel ice cream and cardamom cherries, a glance at the menu feels like a Marvel closing credits bit that compels one to anticipate the future.

Spudz McKenzie and Beekeeper's Lament
Nicki G.

WOW. I'm speechless. Here to talk mostly about the Spud McKenzie. We were stuck between ordering this or the special spinach & artichoke square pizza and man are we happy we chose the potato pie. Flavors are insane - potato, buttermilk, cheese, scallion, bacon just insane. It's so good and I'm SO glad I got to experience it. Will be thinking about that pizza for the rest of my life. Beekeepers Lament also fire but to me was a classic. Can't go wrong with it. Great pizza but overshadowed by the wow factor of the Spud.

Super Mario Pizza
Jane L.

After several visits to Asbury Park throughout the past few years, my husband and I finally made it to Talula's, and I'm kicking myself for not checking it out sooner. It's such a delicious experience. The pizzas are so well executed, and I really appreciate the thought and care that they put into their specialty pies. We shared the Super Mario and the Beekeeper's Lament, and both were so tasty! Their crust is the perfect texture: crispy and chewy yet light and airy. The service was also fantastic, and everyone was really sweet to our dog (who sat with us at a table outside). I will definitely be back and can't wait to sample more of their menu.

Meatballs

Cocktails and pizza were spectacular. The vegan Caesar salad is a must. Service was great- we walked in and opted for an hour wait rather than a high top immediately. We got a text within 35 min for a cute inside table. Loved everything about this place.

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Brian M.

It's been awhile since I've been here. But again I have to say it was phenomenal. The staff was great and the food was beautifully done. The decor was so open it was inviting and family friendly. We got the Beekeepers lament and the date cake. Un real it's to die for. And a great Bloody Mary.

Margherita and Rocket
Mehaa S.

Favorite pizza in nj!!! Everything was so fresh and delicious and slices are HUGE. I went during lunch on an off peak day so it was pretty empty and we got our food fast but normally you would need a resy Also just love having an excuse to go to asbury park, it's a must visit when in the area

Chanda A.

We took a day trip to Asbury Park over Labor Day weekend, and planned dinner at Talula's after seeing it pop up on my Insta. I love all things sourdough and Talula's uses a homemade sourdough for their pizzas, plus they're very vegetarian and vegan friendly. Clearly, Instagram's algorithm is working. I ordered the Esquites pizza, which was truly unlike any pizza I've had. It's essentially Mexican style corn on a white pizza, which may sound strange, but is actually a delicious flavor bomb that I almost single handedly polished off. Despite eating almost an entire pizza, I (obviously) still had room for dessert. Their dessert menu has since changed, but we ordered a chocolate cake with a caramel sauce that was slightly too sweet and overpowering. Their fall dessert menu looks amazing though and even includes a vegan cream pie! They also have a good selection of regular and seasonal cocktails plus a wine list that includes reasonably priced natural options. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

Sea Salt Chocolate Gelato.
Emma G.

When I told the Millennial Chum that I wanted to try this place, her reaction was a shrug and an "it's okay." Yup. Accurate. We came here for lunch yesterday on a nippy December afternoon, which somehow still required several minutes of searching for a parking spot in downtown Asbury. Even when you're visiting at the least beach town friendly time of year, you can't keep Asbury down. Despite several open tables, we were told that none were available (we were naughty and didn't make reservations - a true adventure) and had to sit at the bar. It looked like a few of those tables ended up becoming occupied later on in our meal, and again, any issues in this regard are on us for not calling ahead for the reservation. I decided to get the Ginger Hot Toddy and a Margie w/ the $6 burrata/garlic chip add-on. The drink was mediocre at best, and its only selling point was the temperature. It came with a tea bag, which isn't mentioned in the description and honestly would have likely been a dealbreaker if I'd known ahead of time since I wasn't in the mood for the steeping drama that comes with it, along with a strange chewable ginger garnish. The main problem with the cocktail is that it contains a lot of lemon and ginger, and not enough honey and bourbon; the overall taste profile is overwhelmingly sour, which for me took away from the drink. Not really getting the thought behind any part of the execution there. The pizza was honestly a little underwhelming, which it shouldn't be for the price. It wasn't bad but the direct/obvious comp for me is the buffalo mozzarella pie at Fresco Da Franco's in Montclair, which is excellent and actually cheaper than this option. The key to that one at least is that about 10 or 15 seconds before the pizza is done, they quickly add the mozzy to warm it up. I don't know if the burrata just doesn't have the consistency or structure to do that, but it's not great to just have this random hunk of cold cheese in the middle of the pizza - definitely wouldn't bother with the add-on again. The garlic chips were fine, but it just felt like they were trying too hard to add flavor to a pie that should have already been fine in that regard. Wasn't impressed, and the crust might have been the best part. For what it's worth, the Millennial Chum got some type of brussels sprout salad and enjoyed it. She is welcome to write a more positive review if she has the time. As a pleasant palate cleanser, I got the chocolate gelato, which was as delivered and a nice portion. Initially I side-eyed it thinking I'd just spent $9 on a miniscule hunk of ice cream but given how heavy/rich gelato is, I think it was the perfect size. Maybe don't go so aggressive on the sea salt on the top, since it's difficult to mix in so you end up with one or two really salty bites and that's it, but that's arguably a nitpick. The service was the most disappointing aspect of this experience, and a surprising one given that we were at the bar, where you may sacrifice a little comfort but should make up for it on the hospitality side. Our bartender/waitress was just not very good. She was not personable - she literally didn't smile the entire time we were there and seemed legitimately annoyed in fact when we decided to order dessert, literally writing down what we wanted and walking away with no comments - and rarely stopped by to check in. There were a decent number of customers throughout the restaurant/bar, but I would not say it was packed or crazy in any sense. She was just very slow and deliberate with no sense of urgency. It took a long time for her to come by to take our orders initially, and it was unfortunately a pattern throughout lunch. We almost bypassed dessert because of it, and probably would have if we were on any type of schedule. Maybe we caught her on an off day, but compared to her co-workers, who all moved with a sense of purpose, it stuck out and marred the experience. Overall, the Millennial Chum got this right. I've been to much better places in Asbury. I'd probably come back but for sure I would avoid the bar area, and I'd likely check out the availability of a few other nearby spots first.

Tres Leches
J S.

Great little pizza place tucked in the "downtown" of asbury. A spacious restaurant that offers a variety of different things but their pizzas are the go to's & best sellers. Snagged a last minute table on Resy & was pleasantly surprised by how delicious the pizza is and got great the staff treated me. A family friendly restaurant that seems to get really packed for dinner thur-Sat. I may have overheard someone say bar is usually for walk in's. So if you want a table make sure to get a reservation. Tried the Marge with pepperoni & burrata & it was delicious. The marinated olives were a miss for me. The tree leche was ok, lacked moisture but the blueberry compote was a nice touch. Would definitely visit again in the future.

Newarker pizza with the most delicious vodka sauce
Renata G.

If you're in Asbury Park, carve out time for Talula's. It's an unpredictably supreme pizza experience that hits all the right notes--killer crust, gourmet toppings, fun drinks, and an outdoor scene that's both relaxed and lively. Came here after a toasty beach day..with a worked up appetite. There were both indoor and outdoor tables available right away but we went with outdoor to continue soaking up the sun. There are no umbrellas or roof so no shade! Beware. But it's perfect for people watching:) We tried the Newarker pizza. The sourdough crust is just perfect. Vodka sauce absolutely delectable. I didn't expect it to be THAT good. I'm one of those people that leaves the crust behind and this time not a crumb left. Mostly because we got meatballs and I was dipping the crust in the leftover marinara sauce. On point! Drink wise, they have such a wide variety of options. I was very happy for a healthy tonic. I'll choose that over soda any day. Not many pizza restaurants have as robust of a drink menu as Talula's. 5 stars for that, and 5 stars all around. Must come back!!

Gin and jam
Cassie O.

This place SLAPS! We waited about 2 hours for a table which sucked but it's so worth it. It's also in the best location you can go grab a drink elsewhere while you wait. I finally got to try Talula's GF pizza dough and boy this did not disappoint one bit. If you put this side by side with a regular pizza you'd never tell the difference. Would highly highly recommend the beekeepers lament and the gin and jam cocktail.

Brianna W.

The Gin and Jam drink is to die for. The space is tight but they make it work well. Lovely staff and great food. I get the Beekeeper's Lament and Rocket pizza every single time. Cozy vibe and a cute beach town aesthetic that never disappoints.

Hector S.

Talula's is on the smaller size for a restaurant so a wait for a table could take some time depending on the day. I was lucky enough to get a spot at the bar. The pizza is not my typical style of pizza that I like but the execution is spot on. I enjoyed the Margie which is like a margarita pizza. A simple pizza but an excellent pizza. I also tried their gin and jam drink which was fun and delicious. It's gin with homemade jam which sounds strange but tasted great. No complaints in the small amount of the menu that I tried.

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The mozzarella sticks make my last supper list! So delicious. Great vibes and friendly service. A family favorite.

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I absolutely Loved it! The pizza was served fresh and hot! A perfect summer spot for those visiting or locals!

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Incredible food - from the bread, apps, and pizza. Service was excellent, atmosphere was really cozy.

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Best pizza in New Jersey. Great ambiance and service. Get the Beekeper's Lament Red Pizza.

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Moonstruck - Thai curry seafood stew

Moonstruck

4.0(461 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

My wife brought me here for my birthday weekend, having seen it be well reviewed and well-regarded…read moreby locals, and it didn't disappoint. Being located right along the river in downtown Asbury provides a scenic backdrop should you be so lucky be seated at a window. My birthday was very fortunate having landed on restaurant week in Asbury, of which Moonstruck also participate. As part of restaurant week, we received three-courses for the same cost as entree ordinarily would on its own. I began with a cream of sweet potato soup that was thick, creamy, and delicious. This was followed by an everything crusted Salmon that I very much enjoyed. I find that while a lot of restaurants offer salmon, few prepare it as well as the offering Moonstruck has here, being perfectly cooked and well seasoned with everything seasoning. It was topped off with a pumpkin cheesecake that was just sweet enough to satisfy. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Moonstruck and will certainly be making a return visit when back in the area!

Let me start by saying I've never had a bad experience at Moonstruck before, but as I sit here…read moreviolently sick and sweating like the scene from Bridesmaids, I had to knock back some stars. My short rib ragu was actually delicious. Unfortunately, my wife saved me half her chicken dish and the piece I ate turned out to still be raw. I stopped eating once I noticed, but the damage was already done. Also, quick PSA on the dirty martini: it's shaken with blue cheese and comes out looking more like blue cheese dressing than a martini. Definitely not for everyone, so just know what you're signing up for.

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Pascal & Sabine - Escargot - happy hour. 2nd order

Pascal & Sabine

3.9(716 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$$

Saw a 1 star review saying "one and done" , "dessert was good", "all atmosphere", "just okay"…read more As much as I disagree with that assessment and personally feel that Pascal and Sabine is way better than "just okay"... that review should not equal 1 star. You're only review, you've only been once and decide to go onto a public forum and give 1 star. Anyway off my soapbox. Pascal and Sabine not only has some of the best cocktails and bartenders in Asbury but possibly NJ. I have been countless times with my wife, my kids, large groups you name it. My favorite way to experience Pascal is to sit at the bar get a couple cocktails (The Jackal is a staple), the Madame Smith Burger (my wife gets the Mr Smith) the fries are amazing, and maybe the escargot and just enjoy. It's up there with some of the most perfect nights out in Asbury you can have. Hope this 5 star review balance out a ridiculous 1 star review. - YH

This place is a standout…read more I came with my mom during happy hour and everything from beginning to end was excellent. Lovely hostess, great round bar seating with huge windows for people watching, and a genuinely charming and attentive bartender (Mike). We started with oysters from Newfoundland and cheese off the happy hour menu -- both great. My mom loved her lavender French 75 (a drink special), and my white wine was perfect (the name escapes me at the moment). The garlic soup deserves awards. I first had it two summers ago and still think about it -- I made my mom try it and she immediately understood my rave reviews. For entrées, her burger was cooked perfectly medium-rare, and my fish & chips absolutely hit the spot. Both came with generous portions of house-made fries and an unexpectedly addictive house honey-mustard. We had enough fries for leftovers, and I even asked for extra mustard to take home. Food, service, atmosphere, lighting, noise level -- all dialed in. A 10/10 experience!

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REYLA - STEAK (GF DF)

REYLA

4.3(301 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

Delicious food! Warm and friendly staff. Our waitress was very on her game and took such great care…read moreof us! We would very much like to return! Love the Speakeasy in the basement!!

Valentine day surprise here. I didnt know in advance so couldnt scope out reviews and menu in…read moreadvance. Location: parked at paid parking nearby which was cheap $1 or $2 per hour. Didnt partake in $25 valet parking but was sorely tempted. The indoors are beautiful, white walls and pretty decorations, large bar. Service: Terrific. 5 stars. Julia was awesome, helpful and honest. I did tell her I cant eat spicy stuff although I enjoy lightly spicy stuff. Drinks: I tried the Lebanese red wine. Very nice medium body. My husband tried the old fashioned which he said were good. Starters: we had the salatim which is 6 different dips and two piping hot large pita breads. I liked 4 out of 6 dips while hubby liked 5 out of 6. We both loved the hummus, salad, lima bean, and eggplant ones. This kind of eating is always fun. The discovery! STAR: The star is the halloumi. Fried cheese with lightly sweet crispy crust honeyed and topped with a light refreshing salad and pomenegrate seeds. Our server charmingly apologized she forgot to warn me about the codfish chili being potentially hot but I ended up trying and enjoying it, although I felt the fish was slightly overcooked. Not rubbery but a little too crusty and not flaky enough. I did not complain though because her dessert recommendation for malabi, a custard with oat crisps, was lovely. Nice to share with hubby and cap off the night. Temperature control: we sat somewhat near the front so were hit with cold air anytime someone entered. My husband is recovering from back surgery so walking was difficult for him. I appreciate he planned such a nice outing for us despite his walking challenges. All in all, we would return and explore cocktails and other menu items.

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TURKISH HUMMUS GF

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Lola's European Cafe - Cookies n cream gelato split

Lola's European Cafe

4.1(209 reviews)
0.0 mi
$$

Love this little beautiful coffee shop right in the middle of downtown Asbury Park! Great coffee,…read moregreat vibe, and great food too A fun place to stop while browsing around Asbury PARK. Really great coffee! As soon as you step through the door, you're gonna love this place, charming, decorated beautifully in a very warm feeling inside. We came in to get a coffee to warm up on a cooler day and found ourselves ordering gelato and even a salad for lunch. The food here is really fresh! They really know how to make their coffees and tease as well. They have a really nice assortment of snacks and food. You can order while you're here. Very highly recommended if looking for a snack, a meal or a perfect cup of coffee while walking around downtown Asbury Park.

You know it's good when I forget to take pictures of the experience. We stopped here before a show…read moreat House of Independents and it was absolutely perfect. Delicious cocktails on their menu and plenty to choose from. Food was flavorful, warm, and fantastic. We plan on going here anytime we have a show now. Note: food ended at 6pm on a Friday. It says on one of their signs "late night bites" but they might've done away with that. I got the tomato & mozzarella panini ($14.) The bread has rosemary baked into it. It was easy to eat - not "too large" or hard bread that roughs up the roof of your mouth. It's the perfect insides to bread ratio. My bf got the chicken salad panini ($15) and THAT was amazing. The berries give it a sweet flavor. He was scooping what fell out of the sandwich with the chips it was that good. I recommend the Honey Boo cocktail if you like sweet flavors and bourbon. The Spicy Bee (I think that was it) was the perfect balance of pepper and orange. There's black & white movies playing on a screen in the corner which had me fascinated and I wish I knew what movie it was. The lighting is low and the decor makes you feel you might be sitting in a speakeasy. 2 drinks and 2 paninis came out to ~ $80 with tip, so it is pricey but it's worth it.

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Lola's European Cafe - Inside- so cute!!

Inside- so cute!!

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Lola's European Cafe - Such a great vibe here!

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Barrio Costero - Roja dessert with cream tequila

Barrio Costero

4.0(472 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

First time here, and it was very easy to get a reservation. The place was definitely a cool vibe…read moreinside and we got seated right away. Our server was lovely and super attentive. We got a few different kinds of drinks some including margarita's and one was a kiwi flavor drink. I think it was awesome that they gave us the option for different kind of salted rims. They're mostly known for their shared plate concepts so we got several items and split everything. We got the tostadas which was an interesting plate of a couple different things, the nachos which I loved, the ceviche which was ok-not your typical ceviche and bit too spicy for me, the salad which I really liked, camerones which the table liked, the pork tacos which I heard were very spicy, the chicken tacos which were good and the steak which was hands down my favorite and the yuca mash was so yummy and different. For the steak, you can only get it medium rare or well done which I is 2 complete ends of the spectrum. We are medium people, so we ended up getting a medium rare. It was definitely a lot of food, but it's a good amount for all of us and it was a nice way to try the menu. I definitely will be back.

Went with a friend on Easter Sunday. Happy Hour drinks and food all day which was a very welcome…read morebonus. We ate, drank and became merry for close to five hours and came out very happy! Ordered spicy margaritas, classic margaritas and sangria and were very happy with all of them. Food was delicious with one exception. Multiple orders of pork tacos cuz they're that good. Tostadas were top notch as well. Only disappointment was the chicharron. Avocado crema slaw that came with it was very good but pork was way too fatty. Came out pale white instead of crispy brown and tasted like it looked. Service by Liz was phenomenal. It was Easter so it was nice having the place not quite to ourselves but almost. My second time there and definitely worth a revisit. Sorry for the lack of pics

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cured mahi, tomatillo broth, avocado, tajin, purple radish

-- CEVICHE -- cured mahi, tomatillo broth, avocado, tajin, purple radish

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TAKA - Fried pork rice ball

TAKA

4.2(685 reviews)
0.1 mi
$$

Soon as we walked in, initially saw people waiting to be seated, but were seated immediately…read more Atmosphere is spacious but Japanese inspired: paper lanterns, geometric fabrics, possibly some feng shui? Moving onto the actual service, waitress took the alcohol order at the same time as the food order; Boyfriend who used to work in high end food service said it's usually a bad sign. Was proven wrong, thankfully. Ordered the Yuzu drop, thought it would be more punchy but it was on point for yuzu. He got the eel dragon and firecracker rolls, I chose the bluefin tuna and salmon nigiri (with one unagi/eel, which I hated) We absolutely devoured our food, which is why there are no pictures attached to the review. The salmon was so buttery smooth, and the tuna was so meaty and flavorful, I ordered an extra helping as sashimi! IT IS THAT GOOD! Besides the banging baby at the other table (not the restaurant's fault) it was one of the best walk-in experiences I've had to date! Will definitely recommend and repeat visit!

Taka is located on the corner of a busy street in Asbury Park and is deceptively huge restaurant…read more Lovely calming interior colors (wood and red tones) with simply appointed decor and intimate lighting. The sushi is fresh and tasty, we enjoyed the seared scallop appetizer. My sushi (Tiger roll) was magnificent. The Yuzu lobster roll could have had a bit less rice in the roll but was otherwise very enjoyable. The combination of fish in this roll paired very nicely together. Taka has a vast menu with many options from appetizers to specialty sushi options. They provide alcoholic and non alcoholic mocktails for those of us not interested in consuming liquor.....the mocktails are fantastic. The only thing that made me rate 4 instead of 5 stars was the staff needs a bit of work on serving. We ordered an appetizer and were also given two additional small plates since we were sharing this item. When we were done with the appetizer our specialty sushi plates were bought out and the same server left the three empty plates from the appetizers on the table instead of removing them. Dessert was absolutely decadent and moist (I omitted the whipped cream since I don't like it) but the shortcake was perfect without it. I look forward to returning to Taka and trying more items on the menu.

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TAKA - Japanese curry

Japanese curry

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Bond Street Bar & Grill - SWEET CHILI WINGS

Bond Street Bar & Grill

3.9(266 reviews)
0.1 mi
$

Always a good time, lots of events and food specials. How about that goth night, though?read more

LATE NIGHT STOP!! Work compete, hungry, need to relax…read morebefore heading back to MD. Found this spot open with a late night bar and grill. Now what I will say is make sure you have your cash ready this is a cash only establishment which is not bad at all what you saw as a price is what you paid. Plus the specials that they had were cash only as well and they were worth the bucks. Nothing was too expensive great pricing I don't think I saw anything over $20. Plenty of drink options in the best little glasses that are complimentary of Ball, if you are familiar. As we arrive we met this really nice security guy super cool even came to check in on us at some point through the night an amazing bartender super cool great conversation great tattoos. Sorry I was tired so I didn't get a name but when you see him you will know it. So we did a little late night dipping and dabbing just got something light sweet chili wings perfectly cooked perfect flavor and adjust the right amount of sauce with the freshest celery and carrots! My partner was looking for something heavy so he indulged in the burger and the sweet tater w Pico queso. Delicious .. We remember seeing this place over the summer and all we remembered was a lot of people standing outside so we didn't realize what the bar was but this weekend we stopped in and were pleasantly surprised we will definitely be back and looking forward to it!

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Hopping

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Patty Melt

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