RBC Hospitality Group Acquires Woody's Ocean Grille in Sea Bright, NJ

Bielat Santore & Company has completed the sale of Woody's Ocean Grille at 1 East Church Street in Sea Bright, New Jersey and has assumed the "Woody's" brand. Richard Santore, Vice President of Bielat Santore & Company, served as the exclusive broker for the transaction.

In April 2025, Bielat Santore & Company facilitated the sale of the Woody's Grille location in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, which has since been rebranded as the Local House.

RBC Hospitality Group is the new owner of Woody's Ocean Grille. The group is led by Richard Corbo, a James Beard Foundation Rising Star Chef semifinalist, and is backed by investment partners Ken and Vin Hager. Corbo has experience at Union Square Café and Tribeca Grill in New York City. RBC Hospitality Group manages venues including Bell Market in Holmdel, New Jersey, and Hoffman Estates, Illinois, as well as the former Corbo & Sons Osteria in Shrewsbury, New Jersey.

Woody's Ocean Grille in Sea Bright will remain open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, following a brief pause for facility updates. The new ownership team plans to honor Chris Wood's legacy and focus on intentional cooking and seasonal ingredients at the Sea Bright location.