A friend of mine was getting married in Red Bank and asked me to make a list of places to go and things to see. They wound up getting married elsewhere but the guide was already written at that point.
Here are some ventures for a weekend in Red Bank.
A Brief Guide to Red Bank |
Activities:
Riverside Gardens Park:
Nice place for picnic lunch with a view.
Red Bank Marine Park:
Boat yard and ferry tours
YesterCades:
Old pinball and arcade machines.
Trap Door Escape Room:
Pay money to escape a room?
https://www.trapdoorescape.com/
Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash:
Kevin Smith (of Clerks) Comic Book store.
Count Basie Theater:
National acts, buy tickets in advance if interested.
Two River Theater:
Local playhouse with quality productions.
Restaurants:
Boondocks Fishery:
Cheap for Red bank but still pricey.
https://theboondocksfishery.com/
Triumph Brewing:
Premiere local brew pub with over priced food.
https://www.triumphbrewing.com/
Red Tank Brewing:
Decent brewery and you can bring your own food.
https://www.redtankbrewing.com/
Juanito’s Mexican:
Best Mexican food in Monmouth County
http://juanitosredbank.com/contact.html
Jamian’s Food & Drink:
Decent pub grub (next to Red Tank Brewing)
The Dublin House:
Great bar inside & out, just don’t eat the food.
https://www.thedublinhouse.co/
Robinson’s Ale House of Red Bank:
Decent weekday happy hour specials in bar area.
https://therobinsonalehouseredbank.com/
Jon Bon Jovi’s Soul Kitchen:
“Community Dining with Dignity”
No Limits Cafe:
“A Lunch Cafe employing individuals with Intellectual Disabilities”
Brennan’s Deli:
Best delicatessen around.
Toast Diner Red Bank:
Brunch place with sullen, tattooed waitresses.
https://toastcitydiner.com/breakfast-brunch-lunch-menu/
Teak Restaurant:
Asian fusion with prices to match.
Char Steak House:
Nice but bring a full wallet.
Danny’s Steakhouse:
They’re known for their Chateaubriand (for two).
Melting Pot:
Who doesn’t like fondue?
https://www.meltingpot.com/red-bank-nj/
Raven and the Peach:
High-end tearoom with an ancient website.
http://www.ravenandthepeach.net/
Affordable Food Options:
Chipotle
Cluck U Chicken
Jr’s Red Bank
Zaitooni Deli
Surf Taco
Elsie’s Subs
Oriental Empire Chinese
Citarella’s Meats & Deli
Bagel Station
Red Bank Diner
Marta’s Deli
Wawa
7-11
Additional Resources:
11 Best Things to Do in Red Bank, New Jersey
How to Spend a Day in Red Bank, NJ