in Asbury Park, ranked worst to best", NJ.com listed Paradise in 21st place and called it "the most popular gay club at the Jersey Shore". The venue has received praise for "the 'family-like' feeling one gets inside" and for "the transformative work it has done for the LGBT community over the past two decades". Michael Cook of Hornet.com said: "Poolside cocktails, tea dances and top DJs make Paradise the go-to spot for spending those lazy (and not-so-lazy) days of summer." In an Instinct article, Cook wrote that the club was "a trailblazer in the community". A FunNewJersey.com assessment placed the club among the "Best Gay Bars in NJ", remarked that it offers "the very best in entertainment", and concluded: "Whether you're looking to spend your night on the dance floor, have a great meal, a great time with friends, or you're looking to enjoy an intimate time in the chill Martini Lounge for specialty cocktails, Paradise offers it all." References External links 1999 establishments in New Jersey Asbury Park, New Jersey Buildings and structures in Monmouth County, New Jersey Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the LGBT community LGBT nightclubs in New Jersey