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The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(8)The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House in Manahawkin, New Jersey is known for its premium Angus steaks, hand-shucked oysters, great drinks and lively atmosphere. The full raw bar is available to please all fresh seafood lovers, including an oyster selection with impressive offerings from both coasts. Appetizers range from wing brushed wings & blackened filet mignon tips, to roasted oysters & crispy calamari with lemon, jalapenos, and chimichurri aioli.
For mains at The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House, you can choose from a variety of different cuts of premium Angus steak and several house made sauces. You can also try our Seafood Pot with toasted garlic bread, Open Face Meatloaf with creamed spinach spread on texas toast, or any of our 1/2 lb. burgers and sandwiches are also on offer. Whether you like your food on the hoof or seafood is your passion, you'll enjoy the fare at The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House.Stefano's Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(2,938)CURRENT RESERVATION POLICY:
-RESERVATIONS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.
-WE DO NOT ACCOMMODATE PARTIES LARGER THAN 8.
-DINERS OF ALL AGES MUST BE ACCOUNTED FOR WITHIN RESERVATIONS.
CANCELLATIONS:
-MUST BE CANCELLED BEFORE NOON THE DAY OF RESERVATION.
-$10 PER PARTY MEMBER WILL BE CHARGED FOR A CANCELLATION AFTER 12PM.
Stefano’s Restaurant offers a fine dining experience for over 30yr on Long Beach Island, New Jersey. Our contemporary Italian and Coastal Cuisine will awaken your taste buds and surprise your palate with unique and innovative dishes. Our menu offers selected dished that have been perfected through time. Stefano’s is an experience in fine dining that will leave a lasting memory.
Chef Mike's ABG
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.8(1,737)Chef Mike invites you to come experience the new ABG under his direction and convection - and to remind you that your plate will always be his canvas.Poached Pear Bistro
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(4,029)THE POACHED PEAR BISTRO
Located at 816 Arnold Ave in the beautiful shore community of Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
The Poached Pear Bistro is a stylish, yet family friendly, BYO contemporary American restaurant featuring excellent food and reasonable prices in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Chef-owner Scott Giordano, formerly executive chef at Whispers in Spring Lake, NJ, and sous chef at the Saddle River Inn in Saddle River, NJ, and his highly professional kitchen and wait staff are committed to providing patrons with a truly pleasing and memorable dining experience.
Rosie's Restaurant
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(804)Fresh and exciting new bar and restaurant in Ocean Gate, NJ, right in the heart of Ocean County with water views of the beach, boardwalk and Toms River. We are bringing an elevated dining experience with a beautifully decorated coastal themed space, a great menu composed of the finest ingredients and hand crafted cocktails, a great wine list and expansive beer selection. Ask about the selection of dining areas including main dining room, private party room, semi private second floor dining room, outdoor second floor deck seating and the fun and hip bar/lounge area. We look forward to welcoming and serving you.Cordi's Italian Gourmet
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(982)Visit Cordi's Italian Gourmet today and enjoy a truly unique Italian menu served with perfection. We proudly serve only the natural French cut meats and in-house prime cuts and steaks. With 30 years of combined experience, we serve the finest Italian food in all of New Jersey.
The Mainland Kitchen + Pub
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(698)*We pride ourselves on our family friendly atmosphere. While you dine with us please enjoy the all the amenities our property has to offer. Including top of the line electric go karts and over 100 games in the arcade!
Fun for the entire family!
*Enjoy live music Thursday-Saturday
*Weekly food and drink specials
*Please write in the visit notes if you have a preference in where you would like to sit (indoor or outside) We will do our best to accommodate everyone's needs. You can also select your seating preference.
*Outdoor bookings are weather dependent, we will do our best to find a table inside if the weather does not cooperate. We cannot guarantee a table for you inside if outside seating is closed due to weather.
*Fire pits are first come first serveThe Shrimp Box & Outside The Box Patio Bar
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.8(1,266)No trip to the Jersey Shore is complete without a stop by this family operated seafood institution. Local fresh seafood, generous portions, an outdoor patio bar with creative cocktails await…
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- NNancyVIPAtlantic City / South Jersey Shore •6 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe love Sophia’s. The food and the atmosphere were a 10 we loved our server as well. We would highly recommend this restaurant.More infoSofia - MargatePrice: Expensive• Greek• Margate•4.7
- SshoredineVIPNew York City •162 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat service. Food is very good. Nice menu selections. Very friendly.More infoBuona VitaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Somers Point•4.6
- JJeanannAtlantic City / South Jersey Shore •2 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoFood was delicious Service was excellent Great atmosphereMore infoIl Mulino New York - Atlantic CityPrice: Expensive• Italian• Atlantic City•4.8
- LLolaNew Jersey •1 review5.0Dined on Jun 16, 2025Our first time eating there , celebrating my son’s graduation and it was a wonderful family experience!!More infoCarmine's - Atlantic CityPrice: Moderate• Italian• Atlantic City•4.7
- JJuliaPhiladelphia County •7 reviews4.0Dined on Aug 23, 2024Service was lovely, food was alright, lovely space and outdoor dining was fun. Not only was our server, Tracey, great, but you could see that the other servers were just as attentive to their tables.More infoTavern On The Bay Somers PointPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Somers Point•3.3
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Ocean is Agripas Street
The best vegan restaurants in Ocean are Poached Pear Bistro, Tuckers Tavern and Stefano's Restaurant
The best vegetarian restaurants in Ocean are Poached Pear Bistro, Stefano's Restaurant and Daddy O
The restaurants with the best service in Ocean are Agripas Street, Bahama Breeze - Tom's River and MonAlyssa
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Ocean are Theresa’s South, MonAlyssa and Gregory's Seafood Market & Restaurant