"First thing's first—you can't leave Asbury Park without eating at Reyla. The downtown restaurant offers small plates with a Mediterranean twist, all served up in a monochrome, minimalist setting that feels more cosmopolitan than shoreside. Ordering dishes for the table is definitely the move, and the waitstaff can help you navigate the impressive selection of salatim and mezze. Cocktail-wise, the drink list is just as formidable as the menu—we love the 'Tea Time,' which combines Turkish tea-infused whiskey, Dubonnet (a wine-based aperitif), dolin dry vermouth, and a maraschino cherry, all capped off with a smoky finish (seriously, the drink arrives at the table smoking)."
