Daniel’s Bistro

Reviews

• Jennifer m.

  star star star star star 5 June 2026

  What a wonderful restaurant. Second time coming here. We had Forrest as our waiter. He knew the menu front to back.  Made excellent recommendations. The shrimp cocktail was incredible along with the mussels special of the night. I had a the halibut day boat special which was recommended. So awesome and my husband had the strip steak which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Another major plus is it's BYOB.
  
  They also serve a complimentary mini appetizer - little tomato soup with a piece of bruschetta. What a nice thing to do and it really goes a long way.
  
  Can't wait to go back in August
  
  August 8, 2019
  Not the same experience.  Water never refilled, never got the amuse bouche other tables got. Asked for sauce on the side but was not done. The mussels are usually top notch but today tasted and looked like they were cooked on brown water.

• Idania D.

  star star star star star_border 2 June 2026

  We dined at Daniel's on a Saturday as a table of six to celebrate some birthdays. I had made sure to make a reservation and we were seated right away. Parking is definitely an issue during peak season so be prepared.
  I will start with the food- excellent!
  We began with an amuse-bouche of creamy tomato soup and a mini crostini.
  Appetizers:- all delicious
  AHI TUNA TOWER -Sushi grade tuna, avocado, sweet red pepper, tomato, wasabi, pickled ginger, soy
  HOMEMADE GNOCCHI -Applewood smoked bacon, wild mushrooms, cream, truffle butter
  JUMBO LUMP CRABCAKE -Colossal crabmeat, pan-seared, garlic spinach, spicy lemon aioli, grilled heirloom tomato
  BRAISED ESCARGOT - Roast garlic, white wine, butter, fresh herbs
  
  A side of risotto with lump crab- very good!
  
  Entrees:
  BLACK ANGUS FILET MIGNON -Seared, Au Poivre sauce, chanterelle mushrooms
  FILET OF BARRAMUNDI - Pan-seared, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, black truffle butter, Gulf shrimp
  DIVER SEA SCALLOPS - Pan-seared, champagne sauce, colossal lump crabmeat risotto
  
  Nothing left on anyone's plate.
  
  Desserts: nicely prepared and very good
  TABLESIDE BANANAS FOSTER-Banana, rum, brown sugar, vanilla ice cream
  ASSORTED BERRIES ZABAGLIONE -Prepared tableside
  TWIN MINI CANNOLIS- Homemade filling, crispy shell, Vanilla ice cream
  
  Service-Hospitality:
  Our waitress Kelly was spot on with her knowledge of the menu and service in general. She was gracious throughout the evening.
  Unfortunately, the owner/hostess did display some abruptness, rudeness, and lack of sensitivity.  This kind of approach can drive patrons away. Hospitality is a key element of any fine dining experience and should be practiced by all-especially an owner.
  
  I will end by saying that Daniel's Bistro does have amazing food.

• John A.

  star star star star star 30 May 2026

  What a wonderful restaurant!  Service was top shelf, followed by well thought out meals.
  We started with mussels with carrizo and garlic slices in a delightful sauce and a cesare salad. The chef provided a nice mini soup - rich savory tomato and a crostini.  We went with the specials, a stuffed pork ckop w/ mushroom sauce and an amazing black sea bass with a shrimp and lump crab in a well paired wine/cream sauce.  Excellent presentation!
  Desert was not needed but made a great dinner perfect. It's BYOB, they had wine glasses already on the tables.  Can't wait to go back.
  Park in the first or second spacious lot, the street is metered 24/7....20 mim / dollar! ( the town is greedy - its October!)

• Joseph P.

  star star star star star_border 27 May 2026

  Emphatically one of the best BYOs on the Jersey Shore.  4 1/2 stars actually. It's one of those small, stylish bistros that has a menu in which you want to order everything!  
  
  Wonderful food, expertly prepared. Outstanding stuffed pork chop and white bass....and for me the real knockout was the braised escargots:  the sauce was obscenely delicious.  You have to order!  
  
  Ambiance is cozy, tables are set very elegantly and service is generally on par. Why not 5 stars?  It was a bit loud, as there was a large gathering; a party group of 15-20 people next to us and although everyone was very nice it detracted from the intimate and cozy but elegant experience this place can should have provided and we had anticipated.

• Gabrielle D.

  star star star star star_border 14 May 2026

  This restaurant is a favorite of ours. You can't go wrong with the steak. It's a small place but has a large menu and nice seating.