Trinity and the Pope

An Asbury Park, NJ Restaurant Rating and Review

Trinity and the Pope 649 Mattison Avenue Asbury Park, NJ (732) 807-3435

 

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Price Expensive Fare Cajun-Creole Restaurant Ratings Food               Service               Decor               Overall Rating

 

Many diners enjoyed the menu designed for plate sharing and sampling with three different plate sizes. Outdoor dining in the warmer months. Some diners report they enjoyed the relaxed, casual comfort of the big fireplace and the sofa lounges. Some diners report food preparation is inconsistent and below par for NOLA cooking Some diners report the food is "pricey"

Value:	The value is good
Noise Level:	Moderate
Dress:	casual
Recommended For:	Diners who enjoy good Cajun and creole and trendy ambiance
Not Recommended For:	Diners who may prefer simpler, more casual food and less trendy ambiance
Recommended dishes:	Sazerac Chicken Under Brick; BBQ Shrimp With Jalapeno and Andouille Grits; and for dessert The Bourbon bread pudding
Liquor:	Extensive wine list, specialty cocktails. Bar scene is vibrant.

 

Restaurant Review

Trinity and the Pope is the is the creation of executive chef Chris Estelle (formerly with the famed Commander's Palace restaurant in New Orleans) and owner Marilyn Schlossbach, who also owns several other Asbury Park restaurants. This is a New Orleans inspired Cajun-Creole restaurant with influences of French and coastal New Jersey cooking.

The Trinity and the Pope takes its name from the two common ingredients that define the differences between Cajun and Creole cuisine. Trinity is the bell peppers, onions and celery. The Pope is garlic.

Located on the corner of Mattison Ave. and Bond Street in Asbury Park in a restored bank building circa 1919, it has an old-world charm with a brick exterior and etched-glass entry-ways, a large fireplace with casual lounging couches, and a towering chandelier. There are two bars; at ground-level and an upstairs bar, both stocked with an extensive selection of wines and cocktails.

They serve up dishes in small (appetizer size), medium, and large (entree size) plates that are ideal for cost conscious diners who want to share, sample, and mix and match a variety of Cajun-Creole tastings.

During the warmer months there is outside dining. On Friday and Saturday evenings they have live bands.

Overall, the food quality and price value is good, though by New Orleans standards, the preparation falls short on some dishes. While the service is friendly, it can be slow, especially when waiting for a table.

At the Trinity and the Pope you won't find many kids eating there, though they are child friendly and offer a kids menu.

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