Moonstruck is a standout American restaurant in Asbury Park, NJ, offering a warm, polished dining experience that brings together quality food, thoughtful service, and a memorable atmosphere. Known for dinner, dessert, catering, seating, and attentive table service, it has earned a strong reputation with locals and visitors alike for delivering a consistently enjoyable experience.
With a welcoming mix of cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket styling, Moonstruck is the kind of place that feels equally suited to an intimate evening out, a relaxed solo meal, or a special gathering with friends and family.
Guests are drawn to Moonstruck not only for its inviting setting, but also for the range of dining options and amenities designed to make every visit easy and enjoyable. Whether you prefer outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, or on-site services, the restaurant offers flexibility to fit your plans.
Its menu and beverage selection add to the appeal, with highlights including great beer, cocktails, coffee, dessert, and wine, along with live music and local specialties that give the experience a distinctly local character.
The restaurant also serves comfort food, healthy options, and happy-hour drinks and food, making it a versatile choice for a casual stop or a full dinner out.
Accessibility and convenience are also a priority at Moonstruck, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating, and toilet, helping ensure a comfortable experience for more guests. The restaurant includes a bar on site and restroom facilities, accepts reservations, and supports credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for added convenience.
With a strong 4.60-star rating from 1,001 reviews, Moonstruck has clearly earned the trust and appreciation of its community. Located at 517 Lake Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, and available by phone at +1 732-988-0123, it offers a welcoming place where great food, great drinks, and a lively atmosphere come together in one memorable destination.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Local Honey Drizzle, Flaky Sea Salt
Seasoned French Fries, Chipotle Ketchup
House-made Hummus, Veggie Crudité’s, Olives, Pita Chips
Greek Meatballs, Tzatziki, Lemon
Apricot Thyme Jam, Dried Fruit, Pistachios, Crostini
Tomato, Olives, Capers, Garlic, Basil, Mozzarella, Gorgonzola
Olive Oil, Garlic, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Pecorino, Pignoli
Fried Pepperoncini, Spicy Marinara
House-Made Chorizo, Aji Amarillo, Olive Oil, Garlic, Butter, White Wine, Cilantro, Lemon
Garlic, Butter, Lemon, White Wine, Panko, Parmigiano
Peeled Jumbo Shrimp, Classic Cocktail Sauce
Artisan Greens, Tomato, Cucumber, Carrots, Red Onion, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Classic Dressing, Croutons, Shaved Parmigiano
Endive, Artisan Greens, Honey Mustard Vinaigrette
Basil Pesto, Chopped Tomato Garnish
Olive Oil, Garlic, Tomato Sauce, Red Pepper, Olives, Capers, Fried Eggplant
Garlic, Shallots, Spinach, Sundried Tomatoes, White Wine, Butter, Cream, Parmesan
Olive Oil, Butter, Garlic, Rosemary, Cream
Olive Oil, Garlic, Butter, White Wine
Mildly Spicy Tomato White Wine Sauce
Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Maple Spiced Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Almond Crusted, Lemon Capers White Wine Sauce, Wild Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables
Shrimp, Scallops, Icelandic Cod Breadcrumb Crust, Lemon Beurre Blanc, Wild Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables
Shrimp, Scallops, Icelandic Cod, Lightly Breaded, Tartar Sauce, French Fries
Pepper Crusted, Brandy Cream Sauce
Butternut Squash & Mushroom Risotto
Arugula, Tomato, Olive Oil, Lemon, Mashed Potatoes
Orange, Honey, Rosemary Glaze, Wild Rice Pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables
Garlic Herb Butter, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
Blue Cheese Compound Butter, Mashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables
Hear from our valued guests
This\nIs the first time going back to moonstruck?Since its new owners. We began the evening in the piano bar with our server stephanie. She was so pleasant and attentive.She made great recommendations. We had one of the flat breads which was absolutely delicious. We were then escorted upstairs by a lovely woman. The dining room is beautiful as usual. The staff in general was very attentive with bread and water coming promptly. Our server samantha was just amazing. Samantha was professional attentive , get gave great suggestions and was absolutely fun. She helped make our 10th anniversary celebration.All the more special. If you were wondering if the quality of moonstruck remains, don't give it a second thought.The food is exquisite.The menu is expanded.The atmosphere is as lovely as ever.And the staff where amazing. Go , you're guaranteed to have a wonderful time.
I have been living in the area for 10+ years and finally made it to Moonstruck. I don’t know why I waited so long. My girlfriend and I were very impressed! The restaurant is huge—3 floors with two bars and indoor as well as outdoor patio/balcony seating. It has a very old school, yet regal vibe to it. Everyone is friendly and professional. The service is fantastic. As for the food, it is on point! Amazing! The eggplant fries are like nothing I’ve ever had and the seafood is delicious. Definitely a nice and upscale dinner for a special occasion or a nice night out. Shout out to the manager Kyle, who couldn’t be friendlier or more welcoming to their guests!
Moonstruck is an elegant shore restaurant with an exceptional dinner menu, overlooking Wesley Lake. We found the prices to be reasonable for the high level of quality. Our waitress Lauren was over-the-top amazing. She was friendly, competent, and professional. While servicing many tables, stopping by often to check on us, doing all the little things that made our experience a memorable one! The food is second to none! I ordered off the specials menu and was not disappointed. Starting with sun dried tomato soup with lentils appetizer, and the grilled halibut with lobster risotto entre, and every bite was full of flavor and mouth watering. Overall a wonderful dining experience, we will certainly make plans to return.
You have to try the eggplant it was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had in my life! The flavors were perfectly balanced and absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding, everyone was so friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and every dish we tried was just amazing. I left so impressed and can’t wait to come back again soon!
Dina is hands-down one of the best bartenders around Asbury. She consistently makes amazing cocktails, and her spicy margarita is absolutely incredible—easily one of the best I've had. Beyond her skills behind the bar, she's friendly, welcoming, and always provides excellent service. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, Dina makes the experience enjoyable and memorable. I always look forward to coming back and ordering another spicy margarita from her. Highly recommend!
Love love love this restaurant! I can't say enough good things. Our experience was amazing. Cool New Orleans atmosphere with live music. The best octopus I've ever had. They had a special surf and turf for $45, 45 that's unheard of! The steak was cooked perfectly and was not petite, full sized! Lots of seating. Can't wait to return!!
Good food, high end restaurant in a nice location on a river. If you can get a window seat, the view is great. I had the tuna and they substituted rice so that my meal was gluten free. The tuna was sushi grade and excellent. We ate here once before about two years ago, and I had the roast duck which was also very good. My wife and friends enjoyed their meals. Our friends have been here many times and they say it has always been excellent. The service was very professional and accommodating. Our waiter was highly experienced with this restaurant. The busboy's cleanup was appropriate and not rushed. The atmosphere is delightful.
This restaurant is stunning, picturesque and cozy! The food was absolutely amazing and the drinks were a tasty compliment. I highly recommend their Down & Dirty blue cheese martini with cracked pepper! Definitely endulge in the eggplant Fry's as an appetizer! Our server Kimberly was extremely friendly, professional, and provided excellent service. She had a lot of knowledge on the menu and did a great job offering the specials and suggestions! The deserts were perfect way to end the evening. Will be going back again and again.
Great atmosphere, with a multi-floor set up. Bar & lounge downstairs can get a bit loud if there’s live music. But the upper floors are quite quiet. Service is professional and attentive. Great food and a variety of options. Good views of Ocean Grove and the waterway
Five stars does not do this place justice. We had dinner Friday night and the experience was heaven sent !! No reservations so we ate at the bar upstairs and it was so clean and so spacious more than enough room to fully enjoy our meal. Tony the bartender made the BEST cocktails omg The Garden of Eden was so delicious, and fresh and strong 😏. The appetizers were AMAZING the entrees were OUT OF THIS WORLD! I’m happy I ran out of room during dinner and took leftovers so now I can enjoy that amazing food again today :) Kyle is such a SUPER STAR, he’s so kind, polite, and attentive. Not just to us, but you can see he treats all the guest with such love and care and he truly loves what he does. Moonstruck is so lucky to have him. It would be an understatement that Tony and Kyle played a major role in making our evening so special, so fun, and mega enjoyable. The entire staff actually, is filled with amazing people. For my first time at moonstruck I have no notes, and I truly can’t wait to come back for more dinners and more memories this summer.
Common questions about Moonstruck
Moonstruck is located at 517 Lake Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712, United States, Asbury Park, NJ, United States.
You can reach Moonstruck by calling +1 732-988-0123.
Moonstruck has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 1001 customer reviews.
Moonstruck features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Moonstruck features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Moonstruck features the following highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty.
Moonstruck features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Moonstruck features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Moonstruck features the following dining options: Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Moonstruck features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Moonstruck features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Moonstruck features the following crowd: Groups, LGBTQ+ friendly, Tourists, Transgender safe space.
Moonstruck features the following planning: Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
Moonstruck features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Moonstruck features the following children: Good for kids.
Moonstruck features the following parking: On-site parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Business Features
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