The Wine Bar Atlantic Highlands

The Wine Bar at The Harborside Grill offers an exceptional dining experience in the heart of Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, just steps from the picturesque Atlantic Highlands Marina. Opened in June 2009, this sophisticated 4,000-square-foot restaurant and lounge features soaring ceilings, expansive French doors that open to capture refreshing sea breezes, and a variety of intimate dining areas perfect for couples, groups, or solo diners seeking an elegant atmosphere. The full-service bar showcases a stunning Indian marble bar top and plush leather upholstered barstools, creating the perfect setting for pre-dinner cocktails or a relaxed evening of wine tasting. The menu presents an impressive selection of contemporary American cuisine, including standout appetizers like the Wine Bar Chop with its colorful medley of romaine, endive, radicchio, and salami, the indulgent Prosciutto and Burrata with imported Italian cheeses and fig balsamic glaze, and the popular Jumbo Lump Crab Cake served with avocado and mango salsa. Entrée highlights feature the Wild Mushroom Ravioli bursting with roasted porcini, portobello, and black trumpet mushrooms, the Golden Bronzed Seared Sea Scallops atop beet and goat cheese risotto, and the exquisite 10-ounce Roasted Center Cut Filet Mignon with black angus beef and truffle fingerling potatoes. The restaurant also offers comprehensive private dining options including plated lunches, dinner celebrations, cocktail parties, and exclusive lounge rentals, making it a premier destination for special events and celebrations in Monmouth County.