Red Bank

we used to go here all the time in college, and i nannied about ten minutes away from red bank a few years ago.

it is one of the most charming little places jersey has to offer, and main street is chock-full of excellent shops. also, the bars and general eateries are absolutelty, undeniably tasty.

I loved poking around the beach and boardwalk.

This town is filled with cute shops. I love it.

The Secret Stash isn’t so bad, either.

It was a cute little town. I went for the secret stash, of course, but found a couple other cool places. The music store nearby was good, and there was a neat clothing shop a couple blocks over. I’d go again.

If you are in central New Jersey and want to find the best restaraunt town, bar none, it’s Red Bank, NJ. I lived in this 2 square mile town for years and there are more really good restaraunts per square foot than anywhere I have seen.
A few suggestions:
Cheap-
Front Street Trottoria (get the Cinnamon Ice Cream with fudge for dessert), Zebu (Great soup in bread bowls), Brothers Pizza (It’s like a step back in time), Eurasian Eatery (get the dumplings), No Joe’s (mostly coffee, but good lunch), Broadway Grille, Nikki’s Cafe (lunch and Friday Nights),
Mid to High-
Gaetano’s, Down To Earth (Vegitarian), Juanito’s (Awsome Mexican, Teak
Fancy-
Siam Gardens (Awsome Thai), The Bistro, The Molly Pitcher Inn (Jacket Required, but awsome),
BARS-
Dublin House, Branigans, Murphy’s, Walt Street Pub, The Globe
Crappy, Overpriced or Just Lame-
Red, Downtown Cafe, Echo, The Pastaria, Basil Tea’s (the owner is a jerk), The Melting Pot (Too slow, Too Much, and Too slow),

I came here briefly on my whistlestop Kevin Smith Tour of NJ a few years back. Seemed like a lovely upmarket little town with the requisitive cafes and restaurants. Would definately come back to spend more time there

had lunch and went to the secret stash. awesome!

I only went in the winter time to visit some old friends. I wasn’t impressed, but it was not the best weekend for a number of reasons. I think it would be Ok during better weather and with relaxed people….So, I think it is worth another visit.

Red Bank has everything you could ever want. It satiates my need to live in NYC without actually having to live there.

My mom and I went there last spring for the day, and it was the first time I’d ever been there. There’s a street full of shops and stuff, and a really beautiful riverside park with viewfinders and a little village green type thing in the middle of it. It’s not really enough for a full day, but you could easily dedicate a few hours to walking around and exploring. It’s a cute little town. Don’t forget to check out Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash!