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Palmetto, Asbury Park, NJ

Palmetto

3.5
3.5
3 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
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8:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Palmetto is a vibrant South Carolina-inspired restaurant nestled on the lively Asbury Park boardwalk. The eatery brings the charm and coastal elegance of Charleston to the shore, offering a menu curated by celebrity chef James Avery, featured in Hell's Kitchen on Fox. From fresh seafood dishes to flavorful Lowcountry staples, the culinary offerings are a delightful tribute to Southern hospitality and coastal comfort.
Perfect for casual dining or a night out, "Palmetto" serves up an unforgettable experience with a mix of Southern warmth, vibrant flavors, and a relaxed atmosphere that brings the best of the Carolinas to the Jersey Shore.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Cross street
    Located on Ocean Ave on the historic AP Boardwalk across from Stone Pony!
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.5
3.5 based on all time ratings
  • 3.3Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.2Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Palmetto offers a lively atmosphere with "excellent" food and service, especially for beachgoers and music lovers. Highlights include "great sushi" and varied menu options, with "friendly" staff enhancing the experience. While some reviews mention service hiccups, the overall vibe is enjoyable, making it a fun spot for dining and entertainment.
103 Reviews
  1. snookz191

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Only 2nd day open. Many kinks need to be worked out. Food served cold. Some lacked taste or were overseasoned. Noise level through the roof. Seated near the front door when opened, very windy needs plexiglass divider. The server was kind thoughtful and did a great job. Wouldn't go here again.

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  2. Michael VIP

    New York City47 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This new place was mediocre at best. The waiter tried but we waited over 1 hour to get our entrees. Once we got them the food was not great for the price. The lobster gumbo was full of rice and sauce The lobster was few and far between. They actually added empty lobster shells to try and show good portions. I had the fried chicken. The chicken was fine but portion was kiddie portions. For apps we ordered the boiled oysters but we got smallest raw ones you could imagine. Also had the biscuits. They were fine but bite sized. Overall. Not worth the money for the dinner. Maybe show up for a drink and light app before you head out to quality restaurant. Really feel sorry for the folks around us who just ordered entrees and were waiting like over an hour for food.

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  3. Lauren

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Opening night, food and service were top-notch the restaurant is beautiful highly recommend Asbury finally has a new, interesting menu in town

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  4. The reviews below were submitted before January 28, 2025, when this restaurant changed management.

  5. Gary

    New York City10 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a great place to eat if you’re going to a show at the Stone Pony. Located across the street, it has good Mexican food and drinks with an ocean view. I love their empanadas and quesadillas.

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  6. Bill

    Atlantic City6 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the evening of 10/22 The server was stellar. Perfect amount of attention and she was very very pleasant. The male manager however was not so cheerful or inviting.

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  7. Marybeth

    Philadelphia1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service wonderful food def recommend the chicken empanadas!

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  8. marisa VIP

    New York City1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great, server was very nice but it took us 30 mins to get drinks.

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  9. Darlene

    Atlantic City4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The music was excellent. Alexandra Simone. The great

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  10. Teresa

    Philadelphia1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    One of our absolute favorites. Everything is always excellent!

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  11. Sarah

    New York City5 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was great and so was the service. Just disappointed at the vibe of the place. They’re going through renovations right now and we probably would’ve chosen another place for a special LDW meal with friends had we known. The walls were barren and missing fixtures. A disappointing look.

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FAQs

Palmetto offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (732) 361-3639.

Palmetto is rated 3.5 stars by 3 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Palmetto

1000 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on Ocean Ave on the historic AP Boardwalk across from Stone Pony!
  • Neighborhood
    Asbury Park
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 am Sun 9:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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