Rumson in New Jersey, close to the Jersey Shore, boasts its own golfing at the Rumson Country Club. This private club has golf, sailing, tennis, skeet shooting, croquet and swimming. The 18-hole golf course is rated par 71 and the facility boasts a 23-tee driving range too. After a day on the links, indulge your appetite in one of Rumson's restaurants. From casual, sporty fare to fine, upscale dining, Rumson's eateries have something to suit every golfer's taste buds.
David Burke Fromagerie
Although cheese is an obvious choice at the David Burke Fromagerie, the restaurant also serves many other options for lunch and dinner. Main courses include organic chicken, Alaskan halibut, sea scallops, soy honey duck and rib-eye, plus salads and appetizers. A three-course fixed price lunch is available, as are desserts like creme brulee, tarts and sorbet. Brunch is also served, in a three-course fixed price menu or a la carte with choices such as eggs benedict, french toast and omelet streudel. A special menu of artisan cheeses is available, with selections from France, Italy, Spain, Ireland and Australia. Enjoy some wine with your meal, as the restaurant has a private wine cellar, where tasting tours are provided.
David Burke Fromagerie
26 Ridge Rd.
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-8088
fromagerierestaurant.com/
Salt Creek Grille
The Salt Creek Grille serves dinner each day, plus a Sunday buffet champagne brunch. Happy hour is observed Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Menu items include steak, ribs, salmon and tuna, plus appetizers and salads. Sandwiches such as beef brisket and french dip are also on the menu. Try the specialty martinis and classic cocktails such as sangria, mojito and margarita. Celebrate a golfing record with the chocolate ganache souffle, prepared at your table. An extensive wine menu is available, with choices by the bottle or glass.
Salt Creek Grille
4 Bingham Ave.
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 933-9272
saltcreekgrille.com/rumson.htm
Barnacle Bill's
Unwind after a long day on the green at Barnacle Bill's. Enjoy live music while dining on many varieties of shrimp, scallops and other seafood, steak and pasta. Salads, burgers and sandwiches such as tube steak and pork roll round out the menu. A large selection of desserts is available, including apple cake, brownie a la mode and pecan pie. Specialty coffee drinks and cocktails such as a Long Island iced tea, pina colada and mai tais are available. Daily specials enhance the menu options. After your meal, enjoy a walk around Barnacle Bill's marina and dock.
Barnacle Bill's
1 First St.
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 747-8396
barnaclebillsrumson.com/
Val's Tavern
Sports enthusiasts will enjoy dining at Val's Tavern for the restaurant's broadcasts of college and pro games via satellite, choice of over 25 beers and casual atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner, Val's specialties include thin-crust pizzas, salads and pasta such as baked ziti, lasagna and stuffed shells. The restaurant's signature item is its pies, including lobster tail pie, buffalo chicken pie and shrimp and garlic pie. Along with the beer choices, wine is served (red or white) by the glass and sangria is available by glass, half-pitcher and pitcher. Happy hour is daily Monday through Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. with $2.50 bottles of beer and half-price appetizers.
Val's Tavern
123 East River Rd.
Rumson, NJ 07760
(732) 842-3452
valstavern.com/Welcome/Home.html
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