Charlie's Of Lincroft Opens: Take A Photo Tour

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — It's a historic change of hands for one of Monmouth County's — if not New Jersey's — most iconic restaurants.

Charlie’s of Lincroft, formerly the Lincroft Inn, held their grand opening on Thursday afternoon.

Charlie’s of Lincroft sits on the former site of the Lincroft Inn (it had to be torn down) on Newman Springs Road and Middletown-Lincroft Road.

For more than 300 years, the Lincroft Inn has served the community as an eating and lodging establishment. The owners of Charlie’s restaurants, the Hesse family, hoped to keep the rich history intact by designing a building with 18th-century inspired architecture, incorporating a lot of wood, mahogany and white brick into the overall design.

Charlie Hesse, owner and namesake, already owns and operates Charlie's of Bay Head. Items on the menu there include Jersey drunken clams, crab deviled eggs, and fried goat cheese and strawberry salad. Here is the menu for Charlie's of Lincroft: https://www.charliesoflincroft.com/dinner.php

The new tavern seats 264 guests and features fine contemporary American cuisine in a casual yet elegant atmosphere.

Monmouth County officials Sheriff Shaun Golden, County Clerk Christine Hanlon, Director Tom Arnone, Deputy Director Sue Kiley, Commissioner Nick DiRocco, Commissioner Lillian Burry, Commissioner Ross Licitra and Middletown Mayor Tony Perry cut the ribbon and welcomed the new restaurant to the community.

Monmouth County officials and Mayor Perry wish Charlie's of Lincroft great success in years to come.