The Gables Restaurant, Long Beach Island, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

Gables Restaurant, Long Beach Island

The Gables Restaurant
212 Centre Street
Beach Haven, NJ

The Gables: Restaurant Highlights

Fare: Eclectic - American

Price: Expensive

Food Quality: Well-executed menu using quality fresh locally grown produce, organic meats, and organic poultry, and sea food is from local waters

Service: Warm, welcoming, gracious, and attentive.

Ambiance/Decor: Charming circa 1900 Victorian old-world ambiance with dark red walls, a wood burning fireplace, a crystal chandelier, and original wide plank floors. The tables are set with linen and soft candles.

Overall Rating: 3 Stars

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

Noise Level: Low

Dress: Upscale casual

Recommended For: Diners who enjoy a well-executed menu, creatively prepared, in a charming Victorian setting. Ideal for a special romantic occasion.

Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer simpler food and lower prices in a more casual family setting.

Liquor: BYOB

Located just one block from the ocean, The Gables Restaurant is housed in a beautifully restored circa-1900 Victorian B&B, making it one of the most upscale and romantic dining destinations in Long Beach Island. With its refined atmosphere and gourmet cuisine, it’s the perfect place for an intimate dinner—especially when paired with an overnight stay.

Dining at The Gables is a truly enchanting experience, with three distinct areas to choose from:

The Main Dining Room exudes an old-world Victorian charm, featuring deep red walls, a wood-burning fireplace, a dazzling crystal chandelier, and original wide-plank flooring. Tables are elegantly set with linens and candlelight for a warm, intimate ambiance. Outdoor Dining is available during the warmer months, where guests can enjoy their meal on the wraparound porch or in the garden courtyard, complete with a trickling fountain and vibrant flowers.
For the ultimate romantic experience in cooler months, request a table by the fireplace.

The Gables offers an exclusive Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu, featuring a carefully curated selection of dishes made from the finest ingredients. They strive to use fresh locally grown produce supplemented by micro greens from Blue Moon Acres, Buckingham, PA, and organic meats from Niman Ranch organic meats, and organic poultry from D'Artagnan farms. Sea food is brought in from local waters with lobsters shipped in fresh from Maine.

Each dish is prepared with exceptional craftsmanship, emphasizing fresh, high-quality, and locally sourced ingredients.

Guests can expect warm, gracious, and attentive service, ensuring a seamless fine dining experience.

The Gables operates on a seasonal schedule, serving dinner nightly during the summer and on weekends throughout the fall and spring. They also host special holiday dinners on Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.

For an unforgettable dining experience steeped in romance and luxury, The Gables Restaurant is a must-visit destination in LBI. Reservations are highly recommended.

(updated: October 2024)