Oyster Point Hotel - Pearl Restaurant, Red Bank, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

Oyster Point Hotel - Pearl Restaurant, Red Bank, NJ, A restaurant Review

The Pearl Restaurant at the
Oyster Point Hotel
146 Bodman Place
Red Bank, NJ

Oyster Point Hotel - Pearl Restaurant:  Highlights

Fare: Contemporary American

Price:  Expensive

Food Quality:  Fair

Service:  Friendly, welcoming, and responsive

Ambiance/Decor:  top spot in Red Bank for ambiance and attractive decor with sweeping waterfront views of the marina and the Navesink River.

Overall Rating: 2 Stars

Note:  Four star Rating System from 1/2 Stars = poor to Four stars = Best in Class

Noise Level:  Moderate

Dress: Upscale Casual

Recommended For:  Diners who enjoy dining in an elegant setting with waterfront views, and diners who come for cocktails and light fare in the Pearl Lounge.

Not Recommended For:  Budget conscious who enjoy casual family-style BYOB dining, in a low-key setting.

Recommended dishes:  When available, for dinner, The Pinot Noir Braised Short Rib, The Swordfish Milanese, and The Prime Bone in Ribeye.

Liquor:  Decent wine list, specialty cocktails.

The Pearl restaurant in the boutique Oyster Point Hotel, situated on the banks of the Navesink River, is popular with diners who come to enjoy the ambiance and attractive decor with sweeping waterfront views of the marina and River.

It's a popular spot in Red Bank for diners who come for cocktails and light fare in the Pearl Lounge, with its fireplace and contemporary decor or venture outside to dine on the ship-like Terrace Deck. The Terrace Deck, with a waterfront view of the Navesink River, is open year-round, rain or shine.

The Pearl Restaurant at the Oyster Point Hotel serves a limited contemporary American menu with American Southwest and Asian influences.

The Oyster Point Hotel is the sister hotel of the Molly Pitcher Inn located next door, but the resemblance stops there as the food and service are a notch below the nearby Molly Pitcher Inn.

They also serve up a Sunday Brunch and are a good alternative to the sister Molly Pitcher Inn for a popular Easter or Mother's Day brunch If they are fully booked and you desire a waterfront Sunday brunch.

The Oyster Point Hotel is also a popular spot for a wedding venue.

The Pearl Restaurant at the Oyster Point Hotel is open seven days/ week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

(updated: September 2024)

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