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Asbury Park Today
By the People, for the People
The Drawing Room Restaurant In Asbury Park Now Open To The Public
Asbury Park residents can now dine at the formerly private hotel restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 6:58am
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The Drawing Room, a restaurant previously only accessible to guests of the Asbury Ocean Club hotel, is now open to the public for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Diners can enjoy a spring menu from executive chef Kate Gagliardi, cocktails in the upscale lounge atmosphere, and views of the Atlantic Ocean from the courtyard setting.
Why it matters
The opening of The Drawing Room to the public provides Asbury Park residents with a new high-end dining option, allowing them to experience the restaurant's upscale ambiance and cuisine that was previously reserved only for hotel guests. This aligns with the city's efforts to attract more visitors and provide a diverse array of dining experiences.
The details
The Drawing Room, located within the Asbury Ocean Club on Ocean Avenue, was previously only accessible to guests staying at the hotel. However, the restaurant has now opened its doors to the general public, allowing Asbury Park residents and visitors to enjoy its spring menu, cocktails, and views of the Atlantic Ocean from the courtyard setting. Executive chef Kate Gagliardi has curated a menu featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
- The Drawing Room restaurant at the Asbury Ocean Club opened to the public on March 24, 2026.
The players
The Drawing Room
A restaurant located within the Asbury Ocean Club hotel in Asbury Park, New Jersey, that was previously only accessible to hotel guests but is now open to the general public.
Kate Gagliardi
The executive chef at The Drawing Room, responsible for creating the restaurant's spring menu featuring seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
The takeaway
The opening of The Drawing Room to the public is a significant development for Asbury Park's dining scene, providing residents and visitors with a new high-end dining option that showcases the city's growing culinary offerings and efforts to attract more visitors.
