We accept reservations through our web-site. If you do not see a time you are looking for please call. Walk-ins are welcome but we encourage you to call ahead for weekend availability.
Catbird Asbury Park – Wood Fired Kitchen is a sit-down year-round, casual dining, 46-seat restaurant with indoor seating and additional outdoor seating on our deck facing Deal Lake. The focus is on artisan wood-fired pizzas and a seasonal rotating menu, including daily specials. The Mocking Bar offers a rotating selection of non-alcoholic spirits and sparkling and botanical beverages. BYOB.
Allison Attardi
Such a cute place! We enjoyed a lovely valentine’s day dinner here on Saturday. Our server Izzy was very personable and perfectly attentive. The sourdough was top notch. My boyfriend had a white pizza with olives which was fantastic. What stole the show for me however, was their sweet potato gnocchi special. Genuinely incredible. Can’t wait to come back here in the summer when the water outside isn’t frozen!
… moreannabel bisset
We went to Catbird for the second time this week! It’s awesome and a great place to go during the holidays (and winter!) The pizza is consistently excellent- the owner takes great pride in her restaurant. Fresh ingredients and big portions at a reasonable price. The salads can be shared- our fave is the roasted kale salad. And, it’s BYOB. The staff greets you with a smile and it’s just a very upbeat cool atmosphere on the water. It’s one of our absolute favorite restaurants around Asbury Park.
… moreOlivia Hartos
I found this place on Instagram and I absolutely love it!! I’ve been twice now and both times were great experiences. Such a great atmosphere outside by the water. There’s always ducks when I’ve gone that is such a nice touch. The pizza is delicious as well along with the salad and wings. Every server and people working there are all very kind and welcoming as well and keep things running smoothly!
… moreFred Wood
We reserved an igloo which was cool, we had a reservation for a few people but it ended up being just the 2 of us, and it was very cool, the igloo is heated, still bring warm shoes and a sweater, and the food was good.
We ordered an The arugula and prosciutto pizza (could have been cooked for a few more min) and the meatballs, both delicious.
We brought our own premixed cocktails as it’s BYOB.
There were quite a few health forward options on the menu, but the pizza was a winner
… moreTimothy Brown
What an amazing place! A beautiful secluded restaurant off the busy parts of Asbury Park. My wife and I showed up a little before 3pm opening on Sunday and waited comfortably outside. We sat on the deck and were treated to an amazing bird show with red wing blackbirds, robins, great blue herons, swans, cormorants, ducks, and geese!
And by the way the food was amazing! We ordered the arugula salad, the puttanesca pizza, and the olives. Everything was fresh and perfectly seasoned.
Aimee (owner) and Michael (server) were friendly and efficient. Highly recommend Catbird AP!
… moreCharles Sorrento
Our family recently rented out the entire restaurant for an afternoon party, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice! The owner was very easy to work with and took care of all the details, including food selections and seating. The wait staff was polite and attentive, even boxing up and labeling our leftovers. The restaurant comfortably seats around 40 people. If you’re looking for a venue for a medium-sized party or just a great meal, you should definitely check it out!
… moreReviewGirl
Our group sat outdoors on the deck overlooking the lake. Beautiful evening and nice to be off the beaten path in Asbury. There were a lot of bugs as it got later and the restaurant would benefit from purchasing the table top fans that keep the bugs away.
We started with corn chowder which was decadent ! Followed by farro salad – the pickled onions and warm farro made this dish. The ingredients were simple and clean yet the taste was not compromised in any way. We then had chicken wings – didn’t care for the flavor on these – somewhat of a fishy taste on some – yet they were cooked to perfection. The eggplant and pesto pizza was excellent ! The dough was delicious and the flavors from the eggplant and basil were the perfect touch.
Service and overall hospitality is lacking. Feels as if the patrons are an inconvenience to some of the people who work here and that is the prime reason for less stars. There was a tall, large male who greeted us (the restaurant was mostly empty at 5:30 on a week night- after Labor Day). He seemed angry and as if a larger group annoyed him. We were seated at one picnic table and didn’t require any extra accommodations or tables. His body language gave off an unhappy / unwanted vibe. Perhaps he was having an off evening but it created a negative energy and one that seriously lacked in hospitality. Additionally , this same man (accidentally) dropped a large bottle of water which sprayed two of us with water quite a bit. He could have come over and simply said sorry and brought us some napkins – rather he did nothing. It was as if it was our problem he sprayed us with water. In instances like this, customarily restaurants will offer a coffee or dessert on the house , in this case bringing over napkins and a simple apology would have been appreciated. The overall service experience was lacking and it’s a shame because the chef did a top notch job with the food !
… moreJessica Savino
This restaurant is delightful! Cozy, warm decor, attentive staff and delicious food! I can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the menu. The pizza reminded me of the pizza in Naples. The servings were a nice size. We got the Kale salad and the Arugula salad, a white chocolate risotto special that was out of this world! And 2 pizzas. Margarita and spicy sausage. They were both yummy. We ate the leftover pizza for breakfast.
… moremarianne r
Catbird was a delightful experience! We booked the igloo for six persons. Food, service & atmosphere were all great. It was a cold blustery evening but blankets were provided, which some of us used, and there were heaters in the tent as well. But overall it was a fun experience and a perfect setting. We had a private space which was great for conversation with our friends. The apps were plentiful & the wood fired pizza – so delicious -BYOB! Will definitely return. We’ve shared our experience with several friends and all are excited to try.
… moreSara Peyser
Cannot recommend this place enough. Staff is so nice and food is incredible! Salads and sides are great, but of course the pizza is out of this world! I’m used to nyc pizza but this is more Neapolitan style. We got a white pizza and the meatball. Both so good. Ice cream sandwiches were a great way to end the meal too. Can’t wait to return!
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