Cross & Orange, Asbury Park, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
Cross & Orange
508 Cookman Ave.
Asbury Park, NJ
Cross and Orange: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: New American - Eclectic
Food Quality: Serves a creative menu using fresh, farm to table ingredients
Service: Friendly, attentive
Decor: Upscale decor with an open, rustic and inviting vibe
Overall Rating: 2 Stars
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Price: Expensive
Noise Level: Moderate -High
Dress: Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy upscale, casual ambiance with an eclectic menu.
Not Recommended For: Diners who prefer a traditional menu with "Old World" dining amenities.
Recommended dishes: When available, The Roasted Chilean Sea Bass; The Confit Pork Wellington wrapped in a bacon pastry with mustard; and The Cod with Couscous.
Liquor: Full bar service. A vibrant bar with a good selection of specialty cocktails. Limited selection of wines by the glass.
Cross & Orange brings a fresh twist to upscale casual dining in Asbury Park.
Owned and operated by brothers Bob and Chris Fahey, the restaurant adds a vibrant and exciting presence to the local culinary scene. Their innovative approach to food and the restaurant’s lively, welcoming vibe make it a perfect match for Asbury Park’s eclectic energy.
The décor is warm and stylish, with a rustic, open layout that feels both modern and inviting. Embracing an industrial-chic aesthetic, Cross & Orange ditches the traditional linens and carpeting in favor of bare wooden floors and simple, uncovered tables—creating a relaxed yet refined atmosphere.
One of the restaurant’s standout features is the colorful wall of vintage books behind the bar, evoking the charm of the mid-1800s. This design element nods to the rich cultural and culinary diversity inspired by the wave of immigration to New York during that era.
The kitchen serves up a seasonally rotating brunch and dinner menu crafted with fresh, locally sourced, farm-to-table ingredients. The dishes reflect a creative take on New American cuisine—non-traditional, inventive, and packed with flavor.
Much like the multicolored books lining the bar, the menu is entirely scratch-made, bursting with vibrant ingredients that celebrate cultural fusion and artisanal cooking, all inspired by the spirit of the 1800s.
Conveniently, guests can enjoy free parking in a private lot located behind the Cross & Orange building on Lake Avenue (just one block south of Cookman Ave).
Cross & Orange operates on seasonal days and hours for brunch and dinner—be sure to check ahead before planning your visit.
(updated: April 2025)
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