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Brando's, Asbury Park, NJ

Brando's

4.7
4.7
3709 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Brando's was founded on the premise of great food made from quality ingredients, excellent service, and a warm atmosphere which we believe are the three elements of any enjoyable dining experience.

The chef/owner, Steven Botta, grew up in Brooklyn and learned many of recipes used at Brando's from his mother. Raised in this welcoming tradition, he believes when you enter Brando's, whether its your first time or your one hundredth time, you should always feel like they are dining with family.

Soulful Italian is the best way to describe our menu. Our culinary team has been trained at the finest culinary schools, and has over fifty years of combined experience. From our fresh pasta, to our line-caught fish, to our thirty-five day dry-aged steaks, the difference is discernible

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 774-2222
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Steven Botta
  • Catering
    We offer upscale private parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Cross street
    Cookman
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.<br />Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 3,709 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Monmouth

    Great for fine wines

  • Monmouth

    Good for special occasions

  • Monmouth

    Italian

  • Monmouth

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Brando's in Asbury Park offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and "amazing food." Known for its fine dining without pretension, Brando's serves exquisite Italian cuisine, including favorites like veal chop parm and pistachio ice cream cake. The "best wait staff" enhances the warm ambiance, making every visit special.

3,709 Reviews
  1. Telly

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Anniversary Dinner and setting ever! We thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

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  2. Gary

    Atlantic City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is top notch from service to its food

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  3. kelly

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Dillon! He is the greatest waiter! So funny and our meals were excellent! Thank for doing a fabulous job Brando’s!

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  4. Anthony

    New York City

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fine. We prefer Osteria Cucina over Brando’s (same owners) Our entire group (4) felt as though our drinks were watered down! We all had at least two drinks each, one other person and myself had three drinks each. We could not taste the alcohol in our drinks. We will not be returning…

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, Service was excellent and will definitely return

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  6. Thomas

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our birthday celebration could not have been any better. Everything from the appetizers to the desert was outstanding. I highly recommend the pistachio ice cream desert.

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  7. Diana

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. Absolutely recommend this place. Looking forward to coming back.

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  8. Lori

    Atlantic City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is top notch. Service and food were on point!

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  9. Bryan

    New York City

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was exceptional as expected. Food was prepared well, served hot and was absolutely delish !! Never disappointed at Brando’s Cucinaitaliana

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  10. Rick

    New York City

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best veal chop ever. It is the only thing my wife orders and it is cooked to perfection every time.

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FAQs

Brando's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 774-2222.

Brando's is rated 4.7 stars by 3709 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Brando's

164 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cookman
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking and metered lots at train station and on Lake Ave *Helpful hint: Free parking on Main Street, and pay-to-park municipal lot on Lake Ave, and parking garage on Bangs Ave
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit train directly accross the street.Asbury Park offers a seasonal "free ride" in a continuous loop from the boardwalk to the downtown- just flag it down...
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steven Botta
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday: 20 select wines for $20/bottleWednesday: Burger Night!Thursday: Complimentary Select Dessert w/ purchase of dry-aged steakSunday: Grandma's Traditional Sunday Gravy $31/personMon-Fri: 4pm-6:30pm: Happy Hour (available at BAR Only)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
    (732) 774-2222
  • Catering
    We offer upscale private parties
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining room available upon request, subject to availability
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