The Poached Pear Bistro

Claimed

297 reviews

#2 of 90 Restaurants in Point Pleasant Beach

$$$$, Seafood, American, Contemporary

816 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742-2400

+1 732-701-1700

Website

Closed Now:See all hours

All photos (66)

Certificate of Excellence

Reserve a Table

Wed., 10-09

20:00

Ratings and reviews

4.5 297 reviews

#2 of 90 Restaurants in Point Pleasant Beach

Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2019 Winner

RATINGS

Food

Service

Value

Atmosphere

Mentioned in

Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Seafood, American, Contemporary, Vegetarian Friendly

My scallops were marvelous with a risotto and fresh asparagus and my husband...Leave room for dessert because the crepes with chocolate mouse filling and va...... served on a bed of incredible risotto & fresh shrimp, excellent rare tuna...

Location and contact

816 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742-2400

Website

+1 732-701-1700

Details

Improve this listing

| Manage this business?

About

THE POACHED PEAR BISTRO Located at 816 Arnold Ave in the beautiful shore community of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey The Poached Pear Bistro is a stylish, yet family friendly, BYO contemporary American restaurant featuring excellent food and reasonable prices in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Chef-owner Scott Giordano, formerly executive chef at Whispers in Spring Lake, NJ, and sous chef at the Saddle River Inn in Saddle River, NJ, and his highly professional kitchen and wait staff are committed to providing patrons with a truly pleasing and memorable dining experience. Close

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Dinner

CUISINES

Seafood, American, Contemporary

FEATURES

Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB

Filter

1 - 10 of 297 reviews

June C

Caldwell, New Jersey

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A special place for a special dinner

Food is elegant without being pretentious; service is impeccable. My scallops were marvelous with a risotto and fresh asparagus and my husband raved about the duck. We shared the pear salad and it was excellent. Desserts never fail to please and there is enough variety...More

Date of visit: September 2019

1 Thank June C

Mary O

Freehold, New Jersey

7939

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Sorry Off Night

Took our friends last night for dinner. Was very good but not up to par. The appetizer was warm which should have been cold. Fish was good and well seasoned but too expensive. The corn chowder was too sweet and did have any corn. Desert...More

Date of visit: September 2019

2 Thank Mary O

Patricia E

Reviewed August 29, 2019

Perfection

Couldn’t ask for a better meal. Presentation and service is impeccable. Thank you for an absolutely delightful evening.

Date of visit: August 2019

Thank Patricia E

DCFireMedic

Arnold, Maryland

21258

Reviewed August 23, 2019 via mobile

Decent food a little overly pretentious

Went here for the first time and did not realise that the restaurant was a BYOB establishment. That being said the restaurant was well decorated and the staff was very polite and pleasant without being petty. The food presentation was gorgeous, but that being said,...More

Date of visit: August 2019

2 Thank DCFireMedic

760billa

Spring Lake, New Jersey

365167

Reviewed August 13, 2019

A wonderful place for a celebration dinner

After a several year absence, my wife and I recently dined at the Poached Pear to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We were a little surprised / disappointed to find that the menu has changed very little since our last visit. But, we were pleasantly surprised...More

Date of visit: August 2019

1 Thank 760billa

Joan G

Spring Lake, New Jersey

325

Reviewed August 7, 2019

Always a good day!

Lovely restaurant, excellent food, and service. Dependable and consistently very good. Varied menu which appeals to everyone.

Date of visit: May 2019

Thank Joan G

C M

Parsippany, New Jersey

151

Reviewed August 7, 2019

A romantic place to dine

A very elegantly appointed restaurant with excellent menu. Attentive service and nice relaxing ambiance.

Date of visit: October 2018

Thank C M

ajerseyshoreguy

Ocean Grove, New Jersey

1014

Reviewed August 3, 2019

Good foodie place

We went last night for the first time and found it an enjoyable option if you want to pay the ticket for fine cuisine. While the food may not be innovative, you will get expert preparation of top quality ingredients. It reminded me of maybe...More

Date of visit: August 2019

2 Thank ajerseyshoreguy

fuzzy09

Long Branch, New Jersey

4318

Reviewed July 10, 2019 via mobile

One and Done

I had the highest expectations for this restaurant and was totally disappointed. First of all, I have never been anywhere that is quite this noisy. Conversation at your own table was nearly impossible. But putting this aside, the food was average at best for meals...More

Date of visit: July 2019

Thank fuzzy09

Anne Marie H

Reviewed July 4, 2019

You will not regret !!!I

It may look like you average storefront restaurant , but The Poached Pear is anything but !! Went their with 2 girlfriends on a Wed night, and was immediately greeted by the friendly staff & incredible aroma of the food. So lucky we were able...More

Date of visit: June 2019

2 Thank Anne Marie H

View more reviews

Previous Next

1 2 3 4 5 6 …30

Nearby

See all 16 nearby hotels See all 125 nearby restaurants See all 33 nearby attractions

See all

Questions & Answers

Ask a question

See all 8 questions

Marita H

Does Poached Pear have a liquor license or is it BYOB?

April 15, 2018|

AnswerShow all 5 answers

It is a BYOB You will enjoy. It's pretty awesome dining

Salsabia219

Is there a dress code for men?

July 5, 2017|

AnswerShow all 3 answers

Casual, it is a nice place. I have seen jeans and tee shirt to nice slacks and collared shirt. Personally, slacks/khaki , collar shirt. Can't go wrong. Just give them a call, no posted dress code that I know of.