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Red Room Cafe

Restaurant Cafe Italian restaurant Seafood restaurant Steak house

🫤 My Husband and I went for the first time last night. The Broccoli Rabe was very tough, without much flavor; and I should have sent it back. Also, the Gnocchi were hard and without the taste of Ricotta. My Husband’s veal was not tender. We both agreed we should have talked to the Owner and not ac... People often mention good, service, restaurant, BYOB, delicious, time, awesome, table, dinner,


Address

141 N Dorset Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406, United States

Website

redroomnj.com

Contact

+1 609-822-1067

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (246 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 9 pm
  • Sunday: 5 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) service (13) restaurant (11) BYOB (8) delicious (8) time (7) awesome (6) table (6) dinner (6)
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  • 2/5 pat m. 1 year ago on Google
    My Husband and I went for the first time last night. The Broccoli Rabe was very tough, without much flavor; and I should have sent it back. Also, the Gnocchi were hard and without the taste of Ricotta. My Husband’s veal was not tender. We both agreed we should have talked to the Owner and not accepted meals that were not good. So disappointed, because we were hoping for a good experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brian T. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely Outstanding! I’m a huge foodie and I wanna say my Bolognese is the best but wow 🤩 this was absolutely outstanding. Need to change the name to Mangia Mangia “ you are too skinny” cause I don’t like leaving a plate of food but they beat me! Staff is super friendly and the place is so cute. Need a date night go here cause it’s awesome! Thanks 🙏
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Elizabeth B. 1 year ago on Google
    Restaurant is not big and there were a lot of tables in there, so it seemed a bit crowded since every table was full. We liked it better once 1/2 the people left. ( just our personal preference - but glad for the owners it was busy) Food was good and the restaurant is BYOB. We had a nice meal, and service was efficient.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan F. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was delicious and the service was great. BYOB is a bonus. Would certainly go again over AC BYOB options.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Cristopher S. 1 year ago on Google
    So the atmosphere is very charming. Very tight knit. Every table was taken. We got calamari which was one medium size piece that was bland and rubbery. The muscles Diablo were good! When we asked at minute 85 what was taking so long we got a glib response of the chef didn’t show up. Now I get it that things happen but that’s not our problem. You should have let us know. We would have re scheduled. Maybe an appetizer on the house or something. Customer service was decent and the staff did apologize a few times. The chicken Marsala wasn’t special in anyway but it was a VERY GOOD SERVING portion. Not the place for children. If you are on a date our are with a small group and enjoy a fully packed environment then this place will be right up your alley. I’d come back but only one more time. I wanted it to be the fantastic corner Italian sport it seems like it was a few years ago.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brooke C. 9 months ago on Google
    I had an absolutely perfect experience at The Red Room Cafe! From the moment we walked in, everything was exceptional. The cozy atmosphere added to the overall charm, and I loved that it was a BYOB establishment. The standout dishes for me were the pork and the blueberry cobbler cheesecake - they were absolutely delicious and a must-try! I highly recommend this place for a memorable dining experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tino M. 8 months ago on Google
    Average food. Had pasta with crab and shrimp. 3 shrimp and blush sauce was bland. Caprese salad was good but 20 dollars is ridiculous for 3 slices of tomato, mozzarella cheese and roasted peppers. Wait service was very good and attentive.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gerard K. 6 months ago on Google
    My wife and I have eaten here several times. The restaurant is family owned and operated. On any given night there are three generations present who make you feel right at home and as if you were in your own kitchen. The food is fabulous. We had the fried calamari with hot peppers, the homemade meatballs and the eggplant parmigiana. All were cooked perfectly. This restaurant is a must for us every time we visit AC.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brieanna W. 10 months ago on Google
    We love the red room Cafe in ventnor! The food is always delicious and the service is wonderful. We had the artichoke appetizer (its a special) last year and I've been craving it all year. I just had it again and it was everything I remembered. I've had just about half the menu (not myself but tasting my family's entrees and app too) and I have loved it all! They never disappoint. And while the steaks and cooked perfectly and the pastas are delicious don't be afraid to get the pizzas .... they are amazing!! You can't go wrong. Definitely make reservations, even fornweek nights. Thats not to say they are always booked, but they do fill up fast if they arent booked! There is nice outdoor seating too. The owners are so friendly. They walk around to check on everything. The women owner even helped my kids with their plates and napkins, it was very sweet! Our last visit we didn't have reservations and they were very accommodating. However we got super lucky that there was just enough time before the next reservations. I can't believe I didn't take one picture of our food, it looked just as good as it tasted! My kids are expensive dates. They eat appitizers with us and ordered steak. Plus we had dessert and espressos, which were all also soooo yummy!! It's a byob and there's a liquor store right next to the restaurant with wine, beer, setzlers, etc, just 2 doors down. If you haven't eaten here, you need to!! :)

  • 5/5 Fah D. 11 months ago on Google
    I had an octopus menu that is very good. And pizza and salad are good too. BYOB

  • 5/5 Sherry R. 6 months ago on Google
    I was first introduced to Red Room food when I bought the eggplant parm at the Ventnor farmers market. SO GOOD! I recently went to their store and bought another eggplant parm - again, excellent. My next plan is to go to restaurant and try something different! They do have vegetarian dishes, I hope they add a few more.

  • 5/5 Melissa S. 8 months ago on Google
    BYO. A must stop in Ventnor. The eggplant parm is what brought me back - crazy delicious. I don’t eat meat, but my table agreed that the chicken parm was even better. Don’t pass on the grilled caesar. The space is cute, but cramped inside if they are busy. I’d recommend a table outside for dinner, if you don’t mind wearing bug repellent.

  • 1/5 Andrew K. 8 months ago on Google
    A nickel & diming establishment without an identity. Prices are comparable to 5-star Michelin restaurant, but the quality of food and overall service is comparable to an Olive Garden. SURPRISE FUN FACT: they hit you with an extra 4% fee for using a credit card. This is only disclosed at the end of the meal when they hand you the bill.

  • 5/5 Sal 11 months ago on Google
    I really enjoyed our Mothers Day dinner here. The service was excellant. The staff is friendly and personable. They remembered who ordered what dish and took care of all of our requests and needs with a smile. I had the lobster tail franchise which was awesome, I also sampled my friends Salmon which was very moist on the inside and a sweet crust outside, also awesome! I tried a lamb chop which was cooked to perfection! We had a calamari appetizer and I really liked the gravy with it! My neice had the surf and turf and the filet mignon was a very large portion for filet! Tiramasu was very yummy! As far as atmosphere is concerned their is a huge , very impressive round brick oven sitting in all its glory at the rear of the resturant. Other than that I was not impressed with the decor. Nothing special or impressive when compared to the quality of the food they serve. The wood slat window treatments on a sunny day give this place a nice seashore town resturant vibe, which is very nice.

  • 4/5 Jeannine A. 1 year ago on Google
    We ate dinner there this past Sunday It was a birthday dinner the food was good but the service was lacking. I understand When a restaurant is very busy There might be some delays From the kitchen But 45 minutes For appetizers was Unacceptable. We had Champagne and wine for our table and had a hard time and wait to get wine glasses. Also a long wait for our Entrees. We were a party of three and celebrating a 85th bday for my friends mother. Needless to say We left disappointed.

  • 5/5 Howard A. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best meals we have had in a long time. Eggplant parmigiana was served in a large crock and was delicious. Salads awesome. Lamb chops coked to perfection Plenty to take home for dinners.

  • 4/5 James C. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for Valentine's Day dinner. Service very good, server was attentive. Food came out timely and portions were excellent. Two entrees were $108 w/o gratuity (welcome to the Biden economy). It was BYOB so I thought it was a little pricey. Paid with CC so 3% added to tab. Enjoyed ourselves.

  • 2/5 Wolf A. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was awful. It took several times to get my wife's side dish correctly. And waiting for the bread seemed endless. I had heard rumors about how bad the service was here and I have to confirm that it is truly bad. I don't think I will go back to this restaurant again even though it's right around the corner from where I live.

  • 5/5 Thomas P. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was outstanding!!....service was quick and professional. A nice little BYOB with outdoor seating as well that won't break your bank either. Thanks to Jack and Maria for a fine dining experience..will be back again for sure!

  • 5/5 Lee B. 1 year ago on Google
    Another amazing meal at the Red Room. Had an 8:15 reservation and we were immediately seated with a packed house. Service was good, Scotch was tasty, but the Veal Chop Parm was to die for Life is good in Ventnor.

  • 5/5 r. v. 1 year ago on Google
    wonderful dinner, outside dining, perfect late summer night. singer took requests and talked to us for awhile. fabulous pork chop. looking forward to going back.

  • 5/5 Larry R. 2 years ago on Google
    Everything was great as usual. Oysters Rockefeller for appetizer special was superb

  • 5/5 Trish A. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow, we had a great time tonight at the Red Room Cafe! Food was amazing and the service was excellent! We shared the clams casino, I had the eggplant parmesan (superb) and Greg had the Cioppino (amazing). We finished with Reeses cheesecake(so good) and will definitely return. Many thanks!

  • 5/5 Judy M. 2 years ago on Google
    We love Red Room! It’s open year round and during the Summer months you can visit them at various farmers markets to buy the fresh pasta and sauce. On our last visit, I had the roasted artichoke appetizer with fresh linguini and tomato sauce. My fiancé had their chicken parmigiana, MIL also had fresh pasta. The bread and pizza are also delicious! A Saturday morning Italian market opens in the restaurant in October. I’ll be there weekly, for sure!

  • 4/5 Vikas M. 3 years ago on Google
    So let’s start with the great, the food is absolutely delicious. We had the calamari, fried version of arancini balls, broccoli rabe and the shrimp pasta and they threw in some gnocchi for us to try. BYOB is awesome with no corkage fee! Charlotte was our waitress and she was a gem. We also met Maria who I believe is the manager and or owner very friendly!! The only reason for me not giving it 5 stars even though I want to was we did wait about 20 mins to be seated and our apps didn’t come out for almost an hour. They were very slammed but very apologetic about it. Food was worth the wait and staff is really sweet. Freshest pasta I have eaten besides Italy. You should go there when in town but just be prepared to wait and bring some extra bottles to keep yourself occupied :)

  • 4/5 Stephanie F. 2 years ago on Google
    Food and service was excellent. Found this restaurant because we like BYOB's. We will definitely go again when we go to AC.

  • 5/5 Christopher S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was amazing the staff was fantastic, Rose was our waitress she was awesome. Joe served the food he was great too we will come back for sure. We came up from Baltimore and we're told we had to visit this restaurant and it didn't disappoint and the blush sauce is unbelievable. Highly recommended!!!!

  • 5/5 Diana L G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and very friendly staff. Made reservation and glad we did. I don't think we would have gotten a table


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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