Our ears perk up when we hear our readers’ favorite places for dinner and drinks. Here’s what they said:
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Drinks
The Mix. Martini bar. It’s a mixed crowd; not too young, not too old. Bartenders treat you like royalty. Long Branch, 732.923.9100
Watermark. Upscale lounge, great martinis Asbury Park, 732.455.3447
Riverhouse. Great to sit outside in the summer and watch the fireworks on Thursdays. Brielle, 732.528.7000
Dublin House. Nice for a Sunday afternoon. Red Bank, 732.747.6699
Downtown Cafe. Another good one for a Sunday afternoon. Red Bank, 732.741.7004
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Dinner
David Burke Fromagerie. When money is no object. Rumson, 732.842.8088
Stella Marina. Go for the views and food. Asbury Park, 732.775.7776
Mister C’s Beach Bistro. Ideal for a first date. Make it a ritual to watch the moon rise. Allenhurst, 732.531.3665
Salt Creek Grille. Two words: short ribs (plus, it’s right on the water) Rumson, 732.933.9272
Casa Solar. Very tasty, but pricey for what you get. Belmar, 732.556.1144
Moon Struck. Every other Sunday, get a drink and appetizer and sit by the piano on the first floor. Asbury, 732.988.0123
Farrells. For the Irish in you. Point Pleasant Beach, 732.892.2090