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Old Man Rafferty's

541 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
732-774-1600
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Ranked #31 of 49 restaurants in Asbury Park
Price range: €8 - €15
Cuisines: Dessert, Bar
Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Business, Outdoor seating
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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52% Recommend
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NJ
Top Contributor
64 reviews 64 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

What can i say, great food, friendly service and deserts to die for. Better for sandwiches and salads but the Chile is tasty but was a little cold. Its a place that's not trying to be more then it is.

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See 4 more reviews by TRAVELINMANFROMNJ for Asbury Park
Tinton Falls, New Jersey, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

The place is nicely situated. The food was good. I would have liked to see more of a selection of healthy selections on the menu. Looks like a good place for a burger & fries, if that's what you want.

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See 2 more reviews by Louanne S for Asbury Park
Asbury Park, New Jersey
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Place is ok, the menu is too big to navigate around and definitely too big for them to make everything well. The service feels a little amateur. If you just want a basic burger and beer or wine then it's a good place and the dessert selection is good.

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jackson, nj
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The place was packed and it was the best place to be on Easter Sunday! Great food and great service (exceptional for Rafferty's). They were more than generous and welcoming making it a very nice holiday celebration. We look forward to the next brunch. Thanks to Chase for his excellent management and sincere committment to customers.

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Middletown, New Jersey
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18 reviews 18 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

I tried this restaurant when they first opened and I was not impressed. I went back recently and the food quality seemed much better. I ordered a salad and it was very fresh tasting, the waitress was also very good, checked in with us a lot, making sure we were okay. Its a huge place but the food is definitely... More

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Long Branch, New Jersey
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

use to go to the Resturant in New Brunswick Rutgers College. Now I have one just around the corner. Been to dinner a few times and each time had a great dinner

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Springfield, NJ
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

There are few inexpensive restaurants in Asbury park where you can bring the family for a basic meal. Old Man Rafferty's is one restaurant that has consistently good food (not gourmet) at reasonable prices The servers have always been efficient and friendly and my family always enjoys going there. Their meatloaf special is always a hit and their burgers are... More

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Asbury Park, New Jersey
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26 reviews 26 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Old Man Rafftery's is a very large restaurant with a small bar that has three very small TV's. I usually sit at the bar and have their veggie pizza, which is really good. Their desserts aren't that great though, (despite their extensive selection) I think you're better off going for gelato next door or across the street for a cupcake.... More

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Little Silver, New Jersey, USA
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12 reviews 12 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2013

Been going to this one and the one in Hillsborough for years. Food is consistent, not always over the top, but nice. Desserts are what you go for- check them out on your way in so you can save space. I like the layout of this location, too.

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Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

As soon as you walk in the door you see rows and rows of sweet treats in the display case. The rest of the menu is great... home made meat loaf topping the list and the bartenders are as friendly as the servers.

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