McLoone's Robinson Ale House, Asbury Park, NJ:
A Restaurant Review

McLoones Robinson Ale House, Asbury Park, NJ. A dining review.

McLoone's Robinson Ale House
1200 Ocean Ave
Asbury Park, NJ

McLoone's Robinson Ale House: Restaurant Highlights

Fare: New American

Price: Moderate - Expensive

Food Quality: Typical of mid-range Jersey Shore beach front restaurants

Service: Wait staff is friendly, largely seasonal and is inconsistent. Tends to be slow, especially during the peak season.

Decor: During the warmer months, there is outside dining on the boardwalk with gorgeous views of the ocean and the beach ---- and an excellent vantage point for people watching.

Overall Rating: 2 Stars

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

Noise Level: Moderate to high during peak times

Dress: Casual

Recommended For: Diners who enjoy casual dining with a beach front trendy ambiance

Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer more complex, eclectic food with many fine dining amenities.

Recommended dishes: When available, Robinson's Signature Crab Cakes; Flame Grilled Shrimp Kabobs; and the Tenderloin Twin filets of Beef.

Liquor: Extensive wine list, specialty cocktails. Bar scene is vibrant.

The Robinson Ale House is one of the many Tim McLoone restaurants that are located in New Jersey and Maryland National Harbor. This Asbury Park boardwalk popular dining spot is located close to three of Mcloone's other Asbury Park boardwalk restaurants: The Iron Whale, its second-story Supper Club, and the latest addition, the AP Rooftop.

It is the more casual alternative to the 2nd level Supper Club with both inside and outside dining.

The main reason you come to this restaurant is for the awesome ocean views and the high energy bar scene. During the warmer months, there is outside dining on the boardwalk with gorgeous views of the ocean, the beach ---- and an excellent vantage point for people watching.

The food is decent, reasonably priced, pretty much in-line with other mid-range Jersey Shore beach front restaurants.

This is not gourmet dining. They serve a menu with a decent selection of new American dishes, a raw bar, and choices of burgers, sandwiches, and salads with gluten free options.

The wait staff is largely seasonal and is inconsistent, and tends to be slow, especially during the peak season.

McLoone's Robinson Ale House is open seven days/week for lunch and dinner.

(Updated September 2024)

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