The Asbury Ocean Club in Asbury Park, New Jersey, has recently opened its exclusive restaurant, The Drawing Room, to the public, offering a new luxury dining experience.

Previously reserved for hotel guests and residents, The Drawing Room now welcomes all patrons for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Executive Chef Kate Gagliardi has crafted a spring menu featuring dishes like mushroom flatbread with local mushrooms, goat cheese, ricotta, and truffle vinaigrette; herb-crusted lamb chops with sunchoke purée and apricot jus; and English peas and asparagus gnocchi with pancetta. ([patch.com](https://patch.com/new-jersey/asbury-park/amp/33835272/the-drawing-room-restaurant-in-asbury-park-now-open-to-the-public?utm_source=openai))

The restaurant is situated in the hotel's courtyard, adjacent to the pool, providing sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. The ambiance combines the swanky vibes of an upscale NYC cocktail lounge with an intimate dinner-party style setting. ([patch.com](https://patch.com/new-jersey/asbury-park/amp/33835272/the-drawing-room-restaurant-in-asbury-park-now-open-to-the-public?utm_source=openai))

The Asbury Ocean Club, a four-star hotel, received a Michelin Key in 2025, recognizing it as a "very special stay." ([asburyoceanclub.com](https://asburyoceanclub.com/?utm_source=openai)) The hotel offers 54 rooms, including one-bedroom suites and studio lofts, all designed to provide a luxurious beachside retreat. ([cntraveler.com](https://www.cntraveler.com/hotels/asbury-park/asbury-ocean-club?utm_source=openai))

In addition to The Drawing Room, the hotel features amenities such as a pool and garden terrace, spa facilities, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. ([residences.asburyoceanclub.com](https://residences.asburyoceanclub.com/amenities?utm_source=openai)) The opening of The Drawing Room to the public adds to Asbury Park's vibrant dining scene, offering residents and visitors a new high-end culinary destination.