Avenue Long Branch

I came here for lunch over the past weekend and I was totally blown away on how absolutely beautiful this restaurant is. The hostess that greeted me was warm and welcoming and my server Joe C was friendly and very attentive. The food and drinks here are truly fantastic and they have a great menu. I ordered the shrimp cocktail, the crab imperial stuffed flounder and the creme brulee and everything was perfect. Prices are pretty reasonable for the area, so no complaints there. After I was done with lunch I went to the third floor to check out the cool pop up cocktail bar, Miracle. The bar just screams Christmas as it is so heavily decorated for the holiday. I got one of the Christmas themed drinks and it was delicious. Overall, I loved my first experience here and I will definitely come back during the spring and summer months. Definitely recommend!

Came out for the “Miracle on” pop up and the venue was decorated as if Buddy the Elf did it himself! Loved the atmosphere! Pinnell was our Waiter and he was very friendly and professional throughout our time there. Pinnell’s excellent service and friendly personality stuck out the most. Thank you

Overall, it was a pleasant experience—mainly because of the stunning view. We were seated outdoors, and the setting really is the highlight of the place. If you're looking for a beautiful oceanfront dining experience, this spot definitely delivers. As for the food, it was average. We tried the steak, which unfortunately didn’t live up to the price or expectations. The chicken and burgers were okay—nothing particularly memorable. So if you're coming purely for an outstanding culinary experience, this might not be the place. That said, the service was good—attentive and friendly. And while the food may not blow you away, the ambiance and view more than make up for it. Worth a visit if you’re in the area and want to enjoy a nice meal with a great atmosphere by the water.

Excellent holiday pop- up at The Avenue in Long Branch NJ. The service ( Pinell was our server) was excellent and the food and drinks were top tier. We had so much fun and highly recommend this experience. Great way to celebrate the holidays!

My fiancé and I are getting married at Avenue and just had our tasting, where Pinnell was attentive, kind, and incredibly helpful! Not only was the food literally delicious (I know our guests will be blown away!!!), but Pinnell is truly a highlight. Thank you for the warm welcome and for making us even more excited for our wedding day! 🤍

We had an incredible experience at this restaurant with our dog! From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed. Our server, Tyler, was fantastic, attentive, respectful, and made sure we had everything we needed. He also gave excellent recommendations, and the food did not disappoint, it was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere was great, and the service was top-notch. A perfect 10/10 experience! We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal with outstanding service and a great ocean view.

We had the best experience! We came for a girls dinner. Our server David made the experience incredible from start to finish. He was charismatic and explained everything nicely. The food was wonderful and the view outside is unmatched. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Avenue in Long Branch, and the experience was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was both elegant and inviting. We began with the shrimp cocktail and crab cocktail, both of which were remarkably fresh and expertly prepared. For the main course, we enjoyed the scallops and short rib; each dish was cooked to perfection and offered a wonderful balance of flavors. To conclude the meal, the crème brûlée was delightful — rich, creamy, and a perfect finale to an outstanding dining experience. I look forward to returning and highly recommend The Avenue to anyone seeking an excellent meal in a beautiful setting.

Service Superb since we were there during slow hours start of happy Hour on 3pm Saturday in offseason. Ambiance Very classy and upscale feeling with beach vibes outdoor seating overlooking ocean views in Pier Village. Food Happy Hour menu limited but we had a good size cheeseburger and it came with French fries which I wasn't expecting and this really good caramelized onions American cheddar with this side of truffle aioli. Happy hour drinks were the best with $5 draft beers and amazing cocktails with seasonal mint watermelon cocktail that was very refreshing. Overall plan to come back for dinner during high season to see how they are in peak time.

Don't know what the low ratings are about? This place was great. First of all the restaurant is beautiful. They must have spent a fortune on that. We were there for Pier Village restaurant week and the food was superb. Apps were escargot, oysters, and salad. Seafood was great and even the salad had a great citrus dressing. Mains did not disappoint. Salmon in butter sauce, a seafood combo over pasta and a chicken dish. Only very minor issue was we each had a desert duet with crème brûlée and chocolate pot de creme. Crème brûlée awesome; chocolate pot just so so. All in all a great dinner and we will be back!

Beautiful restaurant right on the ocean. Lighting is just right, staff is friendly and seemingly attentive. Food and drinks were good. Visited for my birthday and originally was sat in a booth next to a half wall to my left but had a nice view of the ocean. Personally, I don't like to sit next to a wall so we requested to sit elsewhere. They have a beautiful fireplace which I then asked to sit by and our waiter was accommodating although we traded servers. The new server Martin (not so great at his job yet) eagerly greeted us and took our drink orders right away. We ordered a bottle of sparkling water and lemons while we pondered over the menu. He brought the water and drinks- no lemons. We ordered appetizers (oysters, grilled octopus, and shrimp cocktail). They came we ate, no lemons! We reminded him again. He apologized and said he'd be back. The oysters were dry and definitely didn't taste freshly shucked and the mignonette just tasted like straight red wine vinegar no shallots, no anything in there and the platter was also missing any horseradish sauce- instead it came with cocktail sauce that also was a bit lackluster. If you follow my posts you know I like and know oysters! The grilled octopus was delectable- loved the sauce it came with and the shrimp cocktail- not impressive. However, our entrees were amazing! The Branzino- ohh "m" "G"; the flavors were paired so well. It has roasted fennel, capers, chopped kalamatta olives (not the black olive tapenade listed) tomatoes and roasted potatoes. I asked again for the lemon wedges which after 1 hour still weren't given and for pepper. Our waiter says they didn't have pepper. After about 15 minutes he brings black pepper and explains he though I asked for a vegetable "pepper"; either way I only had about 1/3 of my dinner left but for what remained it was fine. My husband had the Steak Frites which was good and the frites were comparable to Rue 57 frites but the steak tasted like it was gas grilled and charred thereafter (meh). For desert we had crème brûlée and dark chocolate pot de crème which was fantastic! The manager or owner came over during our visit and he stayed not too long and we told him all was well but by the time we left we vocalized the issues discussed. He had wondered why we didn't tell him earlier and we felt bad because the server was very nice and did apologize for not bringing the lemons after being reminded twice and not understanding the black pepper request. Since we stayed for at least 3 hours I thought it was very cool to see what happens. At 7pm the light dimmed a bit and the fireplace was on. At 8pm the lights dimmed a bit more and at 9pm the lights went down a bit more and the DJ came on. Ohhh I wanted to stay until 10 to see what surprises I would see then too but it was a great evening with good food and good ambiance. Would love to go back again.

Came here for a lunch for a large party, around 24 people. Ambiance - 4/5 so pretty, airy, beachy, and classy. Right on the water, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Food - 3/5 Complimentary cheese and veggies boards that came out were standard. I had the escargot as my appetizer, and I loved the buttery smell and taste. My entree was the cheeseburger, which was your typical one, with the pickle, tomato, and French fries. Big portion. Dessert was a combo of creme brulee and chocolate mouse, both were great. Service -2/5 disappointing. I had to ask for my coffee to be refilled several times and they just forgot. My mom had ordered escargot and they brought her a house salad instead for the appetizer. I'd gotten the beet salad for my son and they brought it then gave it to another guest and gave the fruit salad to my son instead because "that's what's on the kids' menu." His side of green beans took forever to come out, like later than his entree. It was just a weird and inconsistent situation.

Not sure why there are so many negative reviews, I had a great time here. Came for early dinner on a Sunday. The restaurant was clean and absolutely gorgeous. Right on the water with a great space and location. The food was also very good! My whole party had the $40 pre fix dinner and were satisfied. The steak frites and mole frites were standouts. The dessert at the end also was the perfect ending. The service was attentive, friendly and fast. Is it more expensive than some of the places in the area? Yes but you also get what you pay for. Great place for a celebratory or special meal. I would love to come back soon!

We were in the area and came to Avenue for their happy hour. The place was packed and we got some of the last few seats at the bar. I had the cucumber basil martini during happy hour and it was delicious! It wasn't too strong and it was so flavorful. We split the short rib sliders, we put the order in when we ordered our drinks and it took a long time for them to arrive. We thought they forgot about the food because we finished the drinks and no one ever asked us if we wanted another. We were going to just forget about it and close out but then they arrived. I thought it was a good deal 3 for $10. The short ribs were tender and the cheese sauce that was on it was the best part. I just wish they were a little bit hotter. Service wasn't the best, but it wouldn't hold us from going back.

I have to say I was very displeased with tonight's experience for the first time here. The food was absolutely terrible, the service was so slow, the menu was so limited, the bathrooms were dirty, and overall I would never come back here. The escargot - I sent back because it tasted like I was eating dirt. Ordered an LIT and the waiter came back 20 min later to tell us they can't make it because they didn't have the ingredients. No calamari on the menu. Our meals were the short ribs and rib eye steak. They both tasted the exact same. All of the sinks in the women's restroom did not work. The place is falling apart. Waited almost an hour to get seated. What a waste of time and money.

The Le Royal at @avenueleclubevents Amazing & delicious seafood tower! Shared among seven people. We each had a personal dish after (forgot to picture but I'm new here lol) very delicious! The whole thing was done in about 14 seconds! . You can find this beautiful French ocean view restaurant in Long Branch, New Jersey! . Follow for more food reviews: IG : eat_with_alexis : https://www.instagram.com/eat_with_alexis?igsh=MWV5dDFib3Jxd25jbw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr TikTok; @lexifelds https://www.tiktok.com/@lexifelds?_t=8jOBylRyQ1O&_r=1

The Avenue never disappoints--- and I love the bar menu that you can sit near the bar but not at the bar or restaurant. The booths are cozy and unexpectedly cool!! The ambience is always beautiful -- love the decor and feeling in the restaurant. Wish it was open later ....

I love the atmosphere but the food is just ok. I will still go back because the service is good and I love eating by the beach.

I came here for a friend's birthday. This restaurant is located about twelve minutes away from the Long Branch train station. The inside was beautiful with great views and high ceilings. You can see Pier Village and the water through the large windows. I had high hopes as this restaurant was one of the more popular places to visit in Long Branch. We were going up to the third floor for the private event space. There was a DJ set up by the elevator as you walk in. There was an area where you could hang up your coats but no one there to manage it. There was a bar area but there was only one person working. They should have more bartenders available to take care of everyone. They had small food platters spread throughout the floor. There was steak, egg rolls, tiny burgers, and chicken strips with french fries. The only complaint I had was the french fries were very salty. Overall I had a great time and would like to come here again during the summer to enjoy the views.

Let me start off by saying that as a part time resident of PV, I try to dine at the local restaurants at PV so I dont have to drive and so I can support local businesses. We have had lunch at Avenue which was good - burgers - but this past weekend we decided to try dinner. Not a great experience. 1-Service is slow most likely due to not enough waiters. The waiters seemed very stressed and were walking so fast it makes guests anxious. I suggest bus boys hand out water and bread right away rather then the waiters. The conversation from tables around us the entire time was how bad the service was. We kept hearing "waiter where are our drinks" "Waiter can we please get the check" "waiter how bout some bread" etc. 2-The food was not good. My $29 tasteless roasted chicken was just a breast that was pounded to death. Plate had a few carrots and potatoes. I expected at least a half chicken with the skin. What I got was what I expect to get at Applebee's. Wife's $35 (ish) Trout was a bit dry and had no taste and not enough sauce. 3-The atmosphere is really nice. Tall ceilings, open doors to let the breeze in. Mucic was a bit loud but we dealt with it We might try lunch again since the hamburger is usually good but we will stick to the Greek Place as usual. Never an issue there. I dont like posting this but if I don't post how my experience and how I feel how will Avenue be able to correct itself.

Popped in here for a late lunch with my mom while driving through Long Branch, and it was great! We started with some aperol spritzes which were very refreshing on such a hot day. I ordered the lobster Cobb salad, and my mom ordered the Niçoise salad. We both licked our plates clean. We sat outside on the deck, which had a wonderful view of the beach! The service was quick, and everything was great.

Good happy hour! $10 martini's & $2 oysters were enjoyed while sitting outside on the couches. Great people watching from this area. Interior-wise it's very spacious & I noticed everyone was at the bar vs sitting at tables - probably because of the great happy hour deal. The menu is pretty pricey so I can see why people would flock for a good deal!

Stopped in for a quick bite. Been here several times & was always special. For a start one couple was there and me- that's it in this large restaurant. It is off season so I didn't give it too much thought. Ordered my go to Coconut Martini which was divine. For dinner I ordered the octopus appetizer. Another favorite. I was very disappointed. The presentation was so nice but the octopus was chewy. Honestly I thought I could taste that it was in the freezer, along with the bread as well. Not fresh. What a shame- not sure I'll return. Maybe this place is past its prime or maybe best to come during the season.

Beautiful, French, ocean front restaurant in PV. Decided to stop in for a Monday night happy hour with my man. I loved the jumbo prawns with andouille sausage. It had also grilled baguette to dip in the incredible creamy sauce that accompanied the dish. We also the short rib sliders which were also very tasty. Our bartender Andre was personable and made two great recommendations. We can't wait to come back when the weather is warmer to have cocktails oceanside.

Fine dining restaurant with beautiful ocean front view. We came down on a Tuesday after enjoying a beautiful day on the beach then came here for dinner. They have a Happy Hour but it's only for the bar area so we opt to sit and enjoy the view. Started off with a coconut martini. It was so delicious and refreshing! I loved it! Then had the risotto which was good but had no protein. I added shrimp to the order but definitely feel for the price it should be included in this dish. Our waiter was Chase was friendly and gave good service. Overall it was relaxing and romantic .

The service was half half. We had a new waitress. As much as she tries she didn't seem to be trained enough. Messed up the order, wrong order written down, Irina don't come. And they don't serve the octopus for Sunday brunch. The burger was over cooked but I ate it. The fries were good but greasy in bottom. We still tipped good because she tried. I wouldn't go here again.

My family and I came on July 8th. This place is definitely not kids friendly! They don't even have a kids menu. The service was HORRIBLE, we literally had to ask who our waiter was to come get our order. We also had to go back inside to ask for our bill. While we were there a couple walked out because no one came to take their order. They made the right decision, we honestly should've left as well. The food is subpar. The only good thing is the view of the beach. You're better off going next door to McLoone's Pier House for the same view with better food and service!

Where do I begin! 30 minutes to get a drink to the table. The poor waitress kept apologizing. Saying that we're busy at the bar.Restaurant was not busy. Then the food-- crab cake never came. It went down hill from there. Sucks

Service here was quite weak came here in the afternoon and they were shortstaffed. Drinks took 30 minutes to come and the food was all cold by the time it was left sitting out there, had the burger and fries. Burrata was over salted. Drinks were very average. Overall the vibes and views are great but the service and food did not make up for it - would not come again

Food was exceptional, service was impeccable and ambience was lovely. I would highly recommend the beef Bourginon! Will definitely go back!

The ambiance is so beautiful here and it feels like such a waste for the quality of food and service. The food is god aweful. They have such cheap grade food and you can taste it. I ordered a 50$ pasta and felt completely robbed. Only come here for a cocktail and pictures. Not worth it otherwise.

i came here for a lunch date on Memorial Day and had a blast. Food and service top notch and saw the Dolphins swim in the sea. Amazing time and would recommend.

The food tasted delicious. However, if you decide on getting the shrimp cocktail be prepared to only get 3 shrimp for too much money. While sitting we noticed some tables being constantly checked on while some weren't along with ours. We weren't offered bread or any refills and when we got the check they charged us more than what was said on the menu for our entrees. They took a long time to get us one box and our check to the point where we thought we weren't going to get our food back, after bringing light to the over charge on our entrees they took the longest time to address the issue and never apologized for the mix up.

Stopped in for a cocktail and a snack. We were with another couple who know the area well and it was their choice. We ordered 2 dozen oysters with some cocktails. The oysters were very good, clean and fresh. We could not tell the type of oyster but they were all different sizes and shapes. Presentation was nice. Service was attentive and friendly. A nice stop on our ramble around the area. Mark & Nancy.

We heard about new ownership, so went to try the changes. We ordered appetizers and cocktails and everything was fresh and delicious. For food, we ordered oysters, steak tarter, escargo which were served with crustini bread. Martinis were delicious and made with fresh fruit puree. We were happy and will come back.

Allegedly one of the 49 NJ restaurants you need to eat at before you die, so says NJ.com. Well close my casket before my last meal on earth interferes with my last rites. After dining here all I can say is that the impulse to cut corners on food and service at the Jersey Shore must be more powerful than a riptide. Rents are outrageous making the urge to provide minimal product at maximal prices too much to resist. After all, repeat business is less important knowing that the transient shore crowd will provide all the foot traffic they need. The maitre d could use some polish, treating us like we just swam here from Havana without a reservation. I can get attitude at any diner in NJ for twenty cents on the dollar. Other than that, the portions are small and uninspired as is the service. Nice place, nice atmosphere, just not worth the price of admission.

We used to love this place and we are regulars for more than 10 years, but unfortunately this place went downhill! Yesterday we went guests on their beach club with our friends and kids... First, one young lady- server, came to us and told us:" There are too many people, I am not sure if you can sit here"! Haha what? And what we are animals? After that, we were waiting for her 30minutes to order our drinks, and she never came. We called the first server that we have saw, some young guy with long blonde hair from Belorussia. First he didn't know what kind of wine bottles they have, after we ordered by ourselves in his system we were waiting another 30 minutes for him to bring the wine and the other drinks. Also, we have ordered truffle fries for the kids and he totally has forgotten about it. When we asked him he said they are probably on the bar, and I said if they're sitting on the bar for one hour they're cold now, please make sure you bring us hot fries. After 5 minutes he came and leave on the table coldest fries possible, and when we told him these are cold please change it he started arguing with us, and explaining that THIS IS NOT THE OLD AVENUE ANYMORE, SO IT IS WHAT IT IS!! VERY RUDE! Instead of apologizing he was arguing, being arrogant and rude! After he took the fries and bring it back in one minute ( after putting them in a microwave)..We did not even had time to order more food because we were waiting for our drinks and fries for almost 2 hours in total. I will suggest to the management to pay more attention who they hire because there are ruining your business.

We were very disappointed...While this place looks nice on the inside, It is a disaster from the moment you walk in to check in --It is very disorganized, and there is lots of confusion at every turn. Staff had problems from checking you in ( long waits) to getting a server ( in our case, no server or helper) to come over for water, drinks, or any acknowledgment for over 25+ minutes. Finally, we had to pick up and leave. I don't think they even noticed as we left, either. Not one ounce of a greeting hello, nod, or anything upon sitting at the table to acknowledge us. Yeah, It was beyond comprehension. We were not planning on going back.

We happen to like this place a lot. The service is ok at best. The food was great, great flavors and great presentation. Beside the ridiculously overpriced King Crab Legs. 3 shrimp for 2 people on a seafood tower, just sad. Wonderful interior. Great location, obviously. Fantastic rooftop also.

I do not know why this place has negative reviews. Hostess so nice. Service good. Food good. Drinks great. Best old fashioned. Ambiance great. Prices not out of the ordinary.

This is our second time dining in this restaurant in a bourgeoning shore town of Long Branch , NJ. The ambiance, decor and service are on par with major metropolitan city restaurants in NYC, DC, Boston or Miami. The location overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with an open terrace add to a great fun atmosphere , resembling dining experience of French Riviera. This time we stopped in for Branch which is every weekend from 11-3 pm. The menu includes some breakfast items, lots of sea food options and a good selection of salads, sandwiches and number of entrees as well. My wife had a burger and I had a trout almondine, which I washed down with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. My wife said the burger was pretty good, juicy with fresh Ingredients - not too greasy. The trout was really good - with butter-lemon sauce , toasted almonds and haricot verts. I would say that the food items were as expected - nothing fancy or extra-ordinary, but met our expectations, but our expectations are pretty high as we just came back from a food tour in South of France and Provence :). All-in-all, Combined with the ambience and location i would def recommend this place.

This place is lovely to walk into and see the waves break or sit oceanfront. Atmosphere is pretty and upscale but I felt it was somewhat pretentious. Went for a late lunch with some friends and sat outdoors. Our waiter was very nice and he offered me a sampling of the wine I was interested in before I ordered which I appreciated. I order a chicken sandwich which was very good, as were the fries. Our waiter forgot our shrimp cocktail which was a disappointment. Prices were pretty expensive but to be expected given Long Branch's regentrification. I don't know that it is worth the price but the atmosphere, which can sometimes seem pretentious, but a good place to grab a drink and a bite near the ocean, right off the beach and boardwalk.

Food was good, service was terrible. Our waiter was the worst. He would disappear and we had to go to the matre d for everything. The ambiance was just ok.

The Avenue is under new management The last manager was rude and obnoxious. He had no regard for customer service. The new manager-Paul Tonacci is the exact opposite. My dining experience was at best not so good but Paul made everything not only better but wonderful. And because of Paul, I will be back!

Dylan was an amazing server. She kicked butt. Found this place with a couple of friends from out of town and Dylan gave us all the hotspots to visit while we were here for our weeklong vacation. Thanks again to Dylan! Top notch server. Ask for her!

We recently ate here on a beach getaway. Such a beautiful French restaurant gorgeous. I would eat here again. I ordered the NY strip steak and pommes Frite my boyfriend ordered the 1/2 chicken and purple potatoes and roasted corn. I would recommend this restaurant however..the wait service took a very long time in between ordering which wasn't too bad but service could've been a little quicker..considering the area and that they were somewhat busy. The only thing I really had a complaint of was I felt like the fries should have been fresh cut considering the price of the menu Entrée. Overall the steak and Entrée tasted very good would recommend.

Great happy hour options - food and drinks - served by friendly staff - with a great view! The mussels were delicious! Bring on summer!

Well let me begin with skip it. 4 people Ordered apps Onion soup looks good but under seasoned no flavor Escargot just ok needed more garlic 2 salads who can ruin a salad but over priced Entree Beef bourgonous 4 tiny PCs of beef the rest was noodles potatoes and one little Carrot cut in half. Under seasoned who serves noodles and potatoes in the same dish Chicken dish. One chicken thigh lacked flavor Burger nothing special they make it sound so special Trout under seasoned And worst of all Profiteroles served stale old. And we asked if rather than vanilla ice cream could we have chocolate. NoPE like they couldn't scoop chocolate ice cream on this stale puffs We did have 6 drinks the old fashioned was good and so was the martini Bill for us was $500+ tip Only nice thing was the view. And it's not even worth crappy food for a view you can get from any place else. Waiter never asked how anything was and never said thank you or have a nice evening Should have sent the dessert back and taught the waiter some proper care of customers

This place is not what it used to be. Needs to be updated. It's been open over 15 years and time for a renovation. Went to use the men's restroom and one stall was locked with out of service sign, another one had no light. Luckily there are 3 as the last one did the trick. As far as the food it was pretty bland especially the salad needed more dressing. Still a great location.

Went there to get a reservation for a family dinner of 25. The head of relations couldn't have been more off putting with her "warm demeanor and interest in new business" literally couldn't give even a format of how the lay out of our group might be. As someone that has done very well for himself in sales as a profession, i would have had a word with the Head of relations " you know we opened this business to make money .... And our customers are our source income, right???" Anyway we were there as a couple so we made the best out of a bad situation, the food wasn't bad, but wasn't good - if Applebees had a premium restaurant.... That. However they weren't that pricey at all..so you get what you pay for But was so turned off by the relations group, we wont be using their service again.

Went for a affair. Shocked no valet parking . Parked two blocks away at garage for $40. Avenue does not provide discount or reimbursement of parking. Air conditioning was broken and was enjoyable 85 degrees with humidity. Fair to say all guests looked like they showers in their clothes. Food was a disappointment. A rating of one star. Only positive was open bar as you needed liquor to survive.

I usually never write negative reviews but Oh what an experience, enough for me to say "I will never come here again." Ive been coming to pier village for many years and Avenue has always been my go-to spot, the ambiance, atmosphere and food has always been tip top, unfortunately I cannot say that feeling remains the same after my experience this past saturday night. We had a reservation for 830pm, walked in to stand in line with no host in sight. After 10 minutes we were next in line. The host was really in no rush as he strolled around seating people...he was not in any way productive, it really humored us to watch this. The host sat us the 2 of us on the side of the restaurant outside in a 5 person table. I asked, "Will we be able to sit at the back of the restaurant which has a beautiful view," and pointed to the empty table. The host answered, "no, we are very busy tonight, if you wish to wait for someone to get up so you can take their place please do so." I looked around at the empty tables and asked again, "If someone gets up from that area, will you be able to seat us there," he then answered saying "we don't reseat anyone." Followed by his eyes rolling. He was just rude and did not want to accommodate. No is an acceptable answer but why be rude about it? We came into your establishment, why would you want to make us feel unwelcome with your attitude. I asked for the manager which im sure made his night because turns out he was the manager. Anyways, we knew there was no point of arguing and we just sat down. From that moment our vibe was a bit off just because of this interaction with the 'host' / manager, whatever he decides to be. I believe his name is Michael. As the night went on, I kept my eye on the table we requested in the beginning and guess what... no-one sat there the whole night. I asked our waitress if we can sit there for our main meal and she went to check to see if anyone would sit there and then moved us over. Just as easy as that. The food was mediocre. Defiantly not what it used to be. Reminding you this was saturday night... it was definatly shocking. No wonder they are rating at 2.5 on yelp, 3.8 on google, 3.5 on trip advisor. Also.. I booked through open table and that's where I wanted to leave my review but looks like Avenue removed my booking with Open Table. Advise to anyone who wishes to visit this establishment.... Dont! There are plenty of other great spots on the pier - this one fell off. Time to shut down and rebrand.

The food is good, but it's more French American, which is fine but nothing screams Wow!! Probably the French onion soup is the only wow factor out of everything we had. The outside sitting is beautiful right on the water. The staff is good but either overwhelmed or not completely attentive. Overall it's ok, but nothing amazing. So I'm leaving it 3 stars.

This is a gorgeous establishment. The food is very good. But remember in the price you are also paying for location so yes their prices are a bit out there. I only go for happy hour. The food is amazing and affordable. The service is fair for the price points and location. It isn't stellar but happy hour is a great deal.

Wonderful brunch. First of all, this space is gorgeous. Located right on the water at Pier Village in Long Branch, the place is bright and airy, with high ceilings and a beautiful view of the ocean through the floor to ceiling windows. The host greeted us warmly with a genuine smile and we had a nice table overlooking the oceanside window. Our server (Thomas Bastion I think) was great, and friendly and very very attentive. In my opinion all of the above is enough to warrant the rating. The food we had just added to it. My Bloody Marie and my wife's blood orange jalapeno margarita were perfect. Her omelette she requested with egg white was delicious as was my Sicilian tuna sandwich with anchovies. Read many questionable reviews but honestly in our experience this was great.

G r e a t happy hour! Come in on a Friday for half price off of the bar menu (score!!!) and $1.25 oysters and $1 fresh clams. Oh yes babyyyyy. $8 specialty cocktails and you absolutely need to get the coconut martini its so delicious and yummy. They also have $6 for house wine and honestly this is just an insanely good happy hour deal! My call for the best bar bites are the mussels, oysters, escargot & the hummus. Soooo good Can't get over it & can't wait to come back

We decided to try Avenue after seeing it on a list of 49 restaurants in NJ to eat at before you die. While some restaurants on that list are lovely, this one is an absolute insult to the rest of the list. We made a 7:30 reservation but had 25 minutes of issues with parking so we were about 5 minutes late. By the valet, there is a huge sign that says Avenue - but they don't comp the parking for Avenue customers. It's TWENTY dollars. When we walked in, there was a huge line by the hostess' stand. The check in process makes the one at the DMV look efficient. When we finally got the hostess' attention, we told her we had a reservation, and it took several more minutes to be seated. A different hostess took us to our table on the side of the patio. We asked her if there was any seating on the ocean side. She looked at me like I had five heads and walked away - although, to her credit, she came back and reseated us on that side. Anyway, enough about the disastrous check in process. Onto the food, which was equally lackluster: ESCARGOT ($12): I don't eat a ton of escargot but these were easily the worst I've ever had. There wasn't anything particularly wrong with them; they were just incredibly flavorless. Where's all the garlic?! TUNA TARTARE ($18): This was downright confusing. It said it was with an avocado cream sauce and spicy sweet pea. My friend stabbed something with her fork, put it in her mouth, and said, perplexed: "I think that's an apple". There were various unlisted ingredients in this but none were identified as peas. Disappointing dish in general. PISSALADIERE ($13): I liked this, and this is why Avenue gets two stars instead of one, *although* I could definitely see myself drunkenly making myself something similar. Basically a cracker with an onion spread on it, topped with a small dollop of goat cheese, 1 olive, and 1 anchovy. 3 of them in the app. Sizable at least. CRAB MAFALDA PASTA ($31): Listed on the menu as pasta served with beurre blanc, crab, and bread crumbs. I didn't really see any bread crumbs but there were a ton of nearly raw diced veggies and half a pound of salt. I couldn't finish my half of this, and I've never left pasta on the plate in my life. MUSHROOMS ($10): Mixed mushrooms and another half a pound of salt. An hour after this meal I chugged two bottles of water. For all of this and two glasses of wine, I thought the overall bill was outrageous for what we got. Sitting by the water was really nice and our server was sweet, but not impressed. PS: to put the icing on the cake, I got home from dinner and had an email from OpenTable saying Avenue told them we were no shows. Honestly, Avenue, get it together.