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The Shrimp Box & Outside The Box Patio Bar
Price: Moderate•Seafood•4.9(1,261)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…Poached Pear Bistro
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(3,981)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.
Shipwreck Grill - Brielle
Price: Expensive•Seafood•4.8(2,312)Shipwreck Grill
Nestled near the docks on the Manasquan River, in beautiful Brielle, N.J., the casual but elegant Shipwreck Grill awaits you.
Our Staff is eager to create a memorable evening for you using the best cuts of meat, the freshest seafood and finest ingredients assembled by trained and dedicated chefs and served by our friendly and professional servers.
Our bar utilizes the freshest ingredients for our cocktails. With over 150 bottles of wines on our wine list we have something for everyone. We seek out hard-to-find boutique wineries for bottles that you can't find anywhere else.Cordi's Italian Gourmet
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(968)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.
Engleside Inn
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,798)The Engleside Inn, located in Beach Haven, New Jersey, not only provides its guests with excellent lodging, but it also contains the Leeward Room for fine dining. This on-site restaurant has made a name for itself over the years as one of the finest in the Long Beach islands area. There is also a bar in this restaurant within the Engleside Inn where guests can select from an excellent list of wines and liquors. Premium steaks are a big part of the draw at the Leeward Room at the Engleside Inn. You can find many other examples of fine American cuisine on the menu, such as the scallops encrusted with wasabi or the chicken breast glazed in ginger.Breakin Bread on the Boulevard
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(473)Family owned and operated Italian restaurant. We cook with lots of love. Our concept is old world Italian food made fresh daily with the finest ingredients. Our bread is delivered fresh daily from Nicolo’s Bakery in Montclair. Enjoy our traditional menu or come see us for weekly seasonal specials. Our motto is “your hearts will be happy and your bellies will be full.”
The Gables
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(2,364)The Gables offers exclusively a 3-course pre-fixe menu starting at 125 per person plus tax & tip. Menu changes weekly. Please note, supplemental charges apply to select menu items.
We offer a lovely selection of red and white wines by the bottle from Bellview Winery.
Wear designer socks when dining at The Gables, our Beach Haven, NJ restaurant. They may well be knocked off by the imaginative seasonal fare at our 2007-08 Zagat rated 26
"Exceptional to Perfection"
This historic Victorian Jersey Shore inn is open nightly for dinner during the summer season, and Thursday through Sunday from Fall to Spring. We also host memorable private parties and weddings in this most romantic of settings.
Prime Parking: Tesla and EV charging stations available for guests upon request.Tuckers Tavern
Price: Moderate•American•4.7(1,274)A Beach Haven local favorite inspired by the best American Taverns and British Pubs, featuring a local coastal menu, raw bar, and an ever-changing selection of craft beers.
For reservations over 8, please call the restaurant. The Buoy Bar rooftop is open weather permitting during the season and Outdoor seating is first-come, first-serve.
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- LlindaNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFood was delicious, service outstanding and everyone went home full and happy.More infoCarmine's - Atlantic CityPrice: Moderate• Italian• Atlantic City•4.7
- VVeronica1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoAwesome experience Excellent and efficient service during entire mealMore infoIl Mulino New York - Atlantic CityPrice: Expensive• Italian• Atlantic City•4.8
- KkarenPhiladelphia County •10 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThe food never disappoints. So good . Our server Matt was wonderful.More infoBuona VitaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Somers Point•4.6
- NNicholasNew York City •5 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoGreat atmosphere, excellent service, wine by bottle a bit over priced.More infoHell's Kitchen - Caesars Atlantic CityPrice: Very Expensive• American• Atlantic City•4.7
- MMITCHELLPhiladelphia County •3 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoSpecial on the Tomahawk Ribeye was amazing and delicious. Loved the Birthday celebration for my lady.More infoMorton's The Steakhouse - Atlantic CityPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Atlantic City•4.7
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The best reviewed restaurant in Ocean is White Castle - Brick
The best vegan restaurants in Ocean are Poached Pear Bistro, Shipwreck Grill - Brielle and The Gables
The best vegetarian restaurants in Ocean are Poached Pear Bistro, Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI and Daddy O
The restaurants with the best service in Ocean are White Castle - Brick, Black Whale Bar & Fish House and White Castle - Toms'S River
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Ocean are Stefano's Restaurant, Birdy's Cafe and Gregory's Seafood Market & Restaurant