Avenue is a chic and modern French bistro in the heart of the Jersey Shore. Executive Chef Dominique Filoni, a native of glamorous St. Tropez, goes classic all the way with extensive dinner and wine menus. Choose a cozy booth by the fireplace to enjoy your dinner.

Bistro cuisine is typically hearty fare and Avenue does not disappoint. Onion soup loaded with gruyere cheese and garlicky, buttery escargots are only the start to your gastronomic experience. Next, try the trout amandine with broccolini and lemon beurre blanc or channel your inner Julia Child and order the boeuf bourguignon with fresh papardelle. But make sure you leave room for dessert. Chef Filoni has included all the classic French desserts on the menu. Crème brûlée, profiteroles, apple tart tatin…

And every evening Avenue shines a spotlight on one classic bistro dish. Try the mussels on Monday (with a glass of Stella draft) and the duck confit on Thursdays. For only $29 for three courses, you can indulge without over-spending. 

23 Ocean Ave, 732-759-2900, leclubavenue.com