Rooneys is one of my favorite places for lunch. They have a wide variety on their menu so it is perfect for large groups who can't decide on one thing. They also have an excellent selection of seafood. This was my first time trying the sushi menu and it was great! Everything tasted very very fresh and I would definitely recommend the spicy tuna crispy rice appetizer. I wish the sloppy johnny roll had something else in it (maybe cucumber) or a different sauce to give it some more flavor/texture but it was still a solid roll. Service is always great and I will definitely be back to try some more items!!

The lobster Mac and cheese is very very good (albeit pricey). Dinner service starts pretty early so keep that in mind if you're looking for a late lunch. It is so nice to be able to sit out side and get a great view of the ocean so I give the atmosphere a 10/10. Service did not match the price tag however. I ordered a standard canned drink at the same time. I ordered my meal and everything came out together which meant I couldn't really enjoy my drink while waiting for my food. We were also never checked on once we got our meals even though we had two waitresses assigned to us. The food and location gave this place a 4/5 for me.

Rooney's is always a solid stop for us in Long Branch. We had a nice lunch with that great view. Service was cordial. Food is good overall, considering most places with a view lack in that department. A nice respite from the craziness of Pier Village (in season).

Lobster Mac a rooni I love you Carrot hummus game changer can not wait to be back the dancing Asian shrimp is def a plus

This place makes you feel like you are instantly on vacation! Rooney's oceanfront restaurant is located directly across the street from a clean, beautiful beach. There are options for outside, partial, inside, and bar seating. All staff are welcoming and friendly. Managers come around to check in your experience. I highly recommend the buratta, baked artichoke, and halibut fish entrée. The cosmopolitan and spicy margarita were both delicious and refreshing. All staff were knowledgeable about the fresh catches of the day and all fish on the menu. Courtney, our waitress was kind, attentive, bubbly, and well versed in all facets of the menu. Her recommendations were awesome! I would definitely come back here.

Everything about this place is amazing! Words almost cannot describe it. The ambiance and ocean view were perfect! The service from our waitress and manager was truly delightful and the food is so amazing I have to go back again and again!

We enjoyed a lovely family meal on Friday night at Rooney's! This was our first time here - the live music was incredible. Service was attentive & (almost too) quick! We shared the shrimp cocktail calamari, fried goat cheese, clams and dancing shrimps for appetizers. The shrimp cocktail was out of this world! We loved the green goddess dressing (but thought our party of 7 should have been given 2 plates of sauces to share). Many of us ordered the fish boards for entree. I loved the yellowfin tuna blackened with chili garlic sauce. The mashed Gouda cauliflower was awesome!! The blueberry smash cocktail was good, but wouldn't likely order it again. The espresso martinis were delicious though! For dessert, we shared the key lime pie, the cremebrule and the warm & saucy - all were amazing. It was rainy, but on a nice day this place would be magical!! Excited to come back again soon.

6/25/24: (Update) A group of us came for lunch. It was a great day weatherwise in Long Branch. Cocktails- Spiked Peach Palmers and Strawberry Smashes were yummy. Entrées - Lobster rolls and Crab cakes were excellent. Desserts- Keylime pie and Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée were off the charts delicious! Service was excellent! An overall great dining experience!

My husband and I stopped here on a Friday afternoon for early dinner. We arrived around 4 pm and the restaurant was surprisingly full. They have both indoor and outdoor seating but we opted to sit outside. They maybe need some paper weights or something because menus and napkins were flying every few minutes due to the ocean breeze. For an appetizer we got half dozen of Rooney oysters as our waitress described them as on the larger side and juicier than the others they had for selection. They were juicy but medium sized which makes me wonder how small the other oysters are. We split a fish platter and got the special of the day which was swordfish. Grilled with lemon butter sauce and our two sides were grilled asparagus and grilled Brussels sprouts. Kudos to the chef because he cooked the swordfish to perfection. It was flaky, flavorful, and still juicy. We loved the Brussels sprouts as they had a nice charred flavor. The asparagus was lacking in seasoning though. Overall the food was good but just a little on the pricey side, I imagine that is because you are just a few feet from the beach and get a beautiful view of the ocean.