The night out you deserve.

We plan your perfect night out, you just show up.

Two people clinking cocktail glasses over a table with fruit and snacks, including grapes, blueberries, blood orange, and pistachios.

How does it work?

Finally get a night out on the books and don’t know where to go? Don’t have time to scroll through endless Yelp reviews, Instagram reels, or see what hot new restaurant has a reservation before 9:00PM? That’s where we come in. Tell us the vibe you’re looking for and the date/time you’re available and we’ll handle the rest. Just show up, spend time with your significant other (without your kids), and have fun!

  • Fill out a quick form (food, style, budget)

  • Restaurants, bars, and customizations curated just for you

  • Show up, enjoy, and let us handle all the details

A night to remember.

  • A dinner table with a glass of red wine, a bowl of pasta, a plate of lasagna, a bowl of kale salad, a bread roll, a glass of beer, and salt and pepper shakers.

    Classic

    Your classic date night at a nice restaurant.

    Locale, 2nd Jetty Seafood, Nicholas Barrel & Roost

    $

  • A glass of rosé wine on a wooden table with colorful flowers and trees in the background.

    Adventure

    Local winery tour, art class, or something a bit different.

    4JG’s Vineyards, Stumpy’s Hatchet House, Candle Making

    $-$$

  • Two cocktails, a yellow lemon drink and a pinkish-red drink, sit on a bar counter with a drink menu called Brothers Daley in the foreground. The bar has a large, dark green sculpture or decorative piece, and various bottles and bar equipment are visible in the background.

    Luxe

    Premium dinner at premier restaurant, cocktail lounge, or speakeasy.

    618, Semolina, The Grand Tavern

    $$-$$$

  • A plated meal featuring a beef steak garnished with a sprig of herbs and a roasted garlic bulb, surrounded by small dishes of mashed potatoes, vegetables, and pasta, with a glass of sparkling water with mint.

    VIP

    Luxury dining at chef’s table, tasting menu, chauffeured car service, personalized touches.

    Heirloom Kitchen, Hadaka, Ember & Eagle

    $$$$

  • Group Outing

    Upgrade your night to include up to 12 of your closest friends.

    $ - $$$$

Outdoor dining area along a city street at sunset, with umbrellas, string lights, and people enjoying meals at tables, with buildings and trees in the background.

Why Off Duty Parents?

  • Save time - No more scrolling Yelp, IG, or Resy to find a table

  • Personalized - Tailored to your mood, taste, and budget

  • Stress-Free - Reservations booked in your name

  • Insider Knowledge - With years exploring the best restaurants, bars, and events in Monmouth County, we know the hidden gems and hot spots that turn an average night out into a perfect night off

  • All bookings are 2-4 people. Please select “Group Outing” on the store page for parties of 6+

  • Never miss out on date night again. Monthly subscriptions now available!

About the Owner

We love our kids more than anything, but every once in a while, we need to get out without them. As a father of a beautiful 2-year old daughter (and another on the way), I understand how challenging it can be to take time for you and your spouse to get out for a date night. It can seem especially daunting when both parents work, commute, and keep the house in order. As a parent in this day and age, your most valuable commodity is time. Let me save you some by planning the perfect day/night out for your date or group outing to get that quality time with loved ones you’ve been missing. As a Monmouth County lifer, I know all the spots to help you connect without having to talk about your favorite episode of Miss Rachel or Bluey. From hot new spots like Mezcal, to the timeless classics of Heirloom Kitchen, I’ll give you the night out you’ve been missing!

A family of three outdoors near a lake with a large pink flowering tree in the background. The woman is wearing a cream-colored striped dress, and the man is wearing a light blue shirt and tan pants. The child, sitting on the man's shoulders, has a bow in her hair and is dressed casually.
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“Brendon helped us pull off the perfect date night on short notice. His quick responses and great local recommendations made everything seamless, we’ll definitely be using him again!”

Shawn Tischler

A young man with short brown hair and a goatee, wearing a blue patterned shirt, smiling with a little girl with curly blonde hair styled in two buns, wearing a white dress with yellow sleeves and floral pattern, sitting together at a restaurant. They are sitting at a table with a ceramic plate in front of them, with a black napkin and utensils nearby. The background shows a restaurant interior with other diners and a window.

“We were so glad to have Brendon’s help finding something new for our girls’ night. The food, drinks, and atmosphere were exactly what we were hoping for, he totally nailed it!”

Stephanie Barnas

Five women standing together inside a restaurant, dressed stylishly, smiling at the camera.

 

Plan My Night

A tall glass of dark red drink with ice and a slice of orange, and a pink coupe glass with a pink cocktail, on pink napkins on a white speckled table, with a menu that has 'Lita' written in red.

Parents, you’ve earned this. Take the night off!

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Location

Monmouth County, New Jersey

Contact

brendon@offdutyparents.com
(732) 757-5556

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