The Poached Pear is a standout fine dining restaurant in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, where thoughtful hospitality and creative cuisine come together in a setting designed to impress.
Located at 816 Arnold Ave, this stylish bistro draws in upmarket diners with imaginative takes on American fare, served in an art-lined atmosphere that feels both polished and inviting.
Guests come for dinner and stay for the experience: the carefully crafted menu, attentive table service, and a warm ambiance that strikes the perfect balance between cozy, romantic, trendy, and refined.
What makes The Poached Pear especially memorable is the attention to detail across every part of the dining experience. From great coffee and exceptional dessert to a well-curated wine list and local specialties, every element is meant to delight.
The restaurant also offers healthy options, vegetarian choices, and a strong selection of coffee and wine, giving diners plenty of reasons to return for both special occasions and relaxed evenings out. With outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, and delivery available, guests can enjoy the restaurant’s quality in whatever way best fits their plans.
Reservations are accepted, and dinner reservations are recommended — a sign of its popularity and the demand for a table at one of the area’s most praised dining spots.
With a 4.70 out of 5 rating from 553 reviews, The Poached Pear has earned a loyal following by consistently delivering a premium experience that feels worth planning for. Practical comforts are also thoughtfully addressed, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and seating, as well as restroom facilities, ensuring a welcoming visit for more guests.
Credit cards and debit cards are accepted for added convenience. For those seeking a memorable evening of elevated cuisine, elegant surroundings, and dependable service, The Poached Pear offers the kind of dining experience that turns a meal into an occasion.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Reggiano parmigiano crostini, oven dried tomatoes, micro basil
Bosc pear, gorgonzola, walnut, radicchio, port wine reduction, finished with citrus evo
Thinly sliced chilled rare beef short rib, pickled enoki mushrooms, worcestershire gastrique, horseradish, parmesan tuile, smoked sea salt
Marinated portobello mushroom, roasted peppers, asparagus, meyer lemon aioli
Mandarin orange, pickled red onion, pear tomatoes, field greens, mint , evo
Oven roasted tomato aioli
Cornmeal dusted, cajun seasoned, creole dipping sauce
Sweet potato puree, blood orange butter, crispy sweet potato shoestring
Wild mushrooms, wilted arugula, grape tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, basil pesto
Applewood smoked bacon, goat cheese crouton, pasilla pepper oil, corn shoots
Lobster & cream sherry
Baby arugula, goat cheese, poached bosc pear, toasted hazelnuts, honey white balsamic
Sundried tomatoes, candied walnuts, creamy tomato blue cheese dressing
Red and gold beets, granny smith apples, grape tomatoes, candied pecans, citrus dressing
Teriyaki soba noodles, julienne vegtables, baby bok choy, coconut red curry sauce
A duet of jumbo lump crab cakes, roasted baby vegetables, fingerling potatoes, meyer lemon aioli
Mashed potatoes, haricot verts, wild mushrooms roasted baby fennel, cipollini onions, bacon lardon, citrus sage demi glace
Asparagus, basil pesto mashed potato, fennel sauce
Roasted baby vegetables, roasted potatoes, madeira garlic reduction
Coconut basmati rice, grilled asparagus, blood orange reduction
Red cabbage marmalde, crispy spaetzle, caramelized apples, bourbon cider reduction
Veal tenderloin, haricot verts, roasted potatoes, puff pastry, cognac wild mushroom sauce
Zucchini and cherry tomato risotto, smoked paprika beurre blanc
Truffle whipped potato, asparagus, cabernet shallot butter
Vermont maple roasted butternut squash, sauteed spinach, blackberry duck jus
Asparagus fries, mushroom risotto, port wine demi glace
Wild mushroom, haricot verts, red peppers, baby vegetables, baby bok choy
Hear from our valued guests
We ate here the other night and really enjoyed our meals. The corn bisque and lobster bisque were excellent and the short rib carpaccio was delicious! For dinner, we tried a variety of dishes. The lamb chops were very good, as were the scallops. But our favorite entree was the pork chop, which was cooked perfectly and delicious! We would absolutely come back!
If it was at all proper to walk into the kitchen and kiss the chef, I would have. This was the absolute best steak I have ever had. The service was excellent! The dessert was delicious...apple cobbler made in house! I will be back again for sure.
This dining experience was excellent. We had to take an early reservation to get in. Well worth it. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable about the dishes. This restaurant had a good amount of gluten free choices. We started with the French onion soup and salad. Both excellent. I had a special which was lobster on top of a crab cake, with spinach and mashed potatoes. I enjoyed every bite. My husband loved the pork. He does not care for mustard and they were accommodating and omitted it. I tried his dish, so good! For desert we enjoyed the flourless chocolate cake. Another hit, would get that again. This restaurant is bring your own. We are very much looking forward to going again.
I cannot express how amazing this restaurant is! The food, the ambiance, the service, it’s spectacular. I absolutely loved the garlic shrimp and the fish special (I forgot the name of the dish) but it was packed with flavors. It included risotto, shrimp, artichokes and tomatoes. It was one of the best seafood dish I’ve ever had. I also recommend the chocolate cookie dessert. It had chocolate fudge inside and vanilla gelato on top. It was the perfect dessert to end our meal. I highly recommended this restaurant. I’m already looking forward to going back!
My family had an amazing dinner at this restaurant. The atmosphere is very nice, a little noisy when busy but nothing too bad. The wait staff were very courteous and quick. We got their brined pork chop, their new York strip steak, halibut and spatzle dish. They were all phenomenal. The pork chop was falling off the bone to perfection, the mashed potatoes are seasoned and pureed very well. The halibut was very flavorful and the spatzle dish was also impressive. My dish was the new York strip which was cooked perfectly - medium rare, the sauce it came with complemented it very well and the vegetables were also seasoned and cooked impeccably. The only down side is we are not local to this restaurant so we cannot come here on a frequent basis. Otherwise we would!
Never heard of this restaurant until recently and when I brought it up around friends; they raved. Let me tell you, this place did not disappoint. From the apps to dessert, everything was absolutely delicious. Our steaks were incredibly tender and flavorful. Give this place a try. I will definitely make a trip back. Thank you for making our wedding anniversary memorable.
We visited The Poached Pear Bistro and started with the mushroom soup special and the corn chowder—both flavorful and well-seasoned. For the mains, we had the scallops and the lamb shank special, and both were excellent. The ambience and menu felt classic and inviting, and the food was thoughtfully prepared. Our waitress, Kris, was wonderful—she described the specials so well that everything sounded tempting.
For my boyfriend's birthday, we spent the day in Point Pleasant, on the boardwalk. After spending $150 on games we never won, we decided to go into town to Poached Pear Bistro. The town is really cute so I wish we didn't get there so late but I was able to buy a dress in 5 min. Anywho dinner was my treat and I wanted to take him somewhere nice. Poached Pear was delicious! He had filet minion which was cooked perfectly and I had the duck. I will say the duck was cooked too well done for my taste after requesting medium rare but duck always tastes good and this was no exception. It also came with these two sweet potato crepes which were an unexpected and delicious surprise! BUT THE BEST THING! THE BEST, something that keeps me up at night was their white chocolate gelato. White chocolate ice cream or gelato is my absolute favorite flavor. Just plain and creamy, maybe with a few chunks of chocolate for fun. NO RASPBERRY. Never raspberry. Seeing it on the menu almost made cry and the boy and I shared an order for dessert, a scoop for him and a scoop for me. It was heavenly. Everything I wished for in a white chocolate gelato. It tasted like white chocolate, it was creamy. It was so good. Do I love Point Pleasant boardwalk? Not really. Do I LOVE white chocolate gelato? Yes. Do I live in Stamford, CT and am considering driving 2 hours to get it? Possibly! Come for the great food and stay for the gelato! PS this place is BYOB which is totally fine but it also keeps the price of the night fairly low. While we didn't get appetizers, the steak was the most expensive meal on the menu and I still walked out with $140 having left a larger than usual tip. I think the gelato just put me in a great mood!
Poached Pear is a charming restaurant, where the food, service, atmosphere, and ambiance combine to create a lovely dining experience. That is why as nearby residents we keep the Pear as a constant in our dining repertoire. On a cold winter evening you will be greeted by the warmth and coziness of Poached Pear, whose vestibule is thoughtfully enclosed to keep the cold away from the diners inside. Even the entrance is warm. You will be greeted with warmth, too, then taken to your seat where the pleasant staff treats you as you always hope, as more than a number. That friendliness is backed by excellent service throughout your meal and a team of staff members will ensure your happiness. The ambiance is lovely, thanks not only to the decor and lighting in the room, but also thanks to the to the civility of the restaurant’s guests, where the mood is cheerful. We have sampled many dishes from the Pear, and all are abundant with flavor, served hot as all cooked dishes should be. We tried the corvina and it wowed us, both for the multitude of flavors and its heartiness, the latter of which you will find in many dishes at the Pear. The BYOB helps bring down the cost of your evening, so that is something to remembers when budgeting, that along with the generous portions that the Pear. We loved the apple crumb special along with the homemade whipped cream, served piping hot alongside ice cream. The desserts are an exclamation point to the fabulous experience that Poached Pear offers.
BYOB . Parking on the street. Friends took us here for an anniversary dinner. We truly enjoyed. Our server was somewhat attentive. We waited a long time for the bread. Mediterranean style dishes. Several vegetarian dishes.
Common questions about The Poached Pear
The Poached Pear is located at 816 Arnold Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, NJ 08742, United States.
You can reach The Poached Pear by calling +1 732-701-1700.
The Poached Pear has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 553 customer reviews.
The Poached Pear features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
The Poached Pear features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Poached Pear features the following highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
The Poached Pear features the following popular for: Dinner.
The Poached Pear features the following offerings: Coffee, Healthy options, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Poached Pear features the following dining options: Dinner, Dessert, Table service.
The Poached Pear features the following amenities: Restroom.
The Poached Pear features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
The Poached Pear features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
The Poached Pear features the following planning: Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
The Poached Pear features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
The Poached Pear features the following children: Good for kids.
The Poached Pear features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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