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Restaurants

The Best Local Restaurants in South Jersey

Sea Food Restaurants
Crab Trap

If You Want Great Sea Food This is the Place. My Favorite Dishes:

  • Crispy Crab Cakes
  • Alaskan King Crab Legs
  • Creamy Crab Bisque Soap
  • Prime Rib
  • Fried Lobster Tails ( Not always on Menu )

Website: https://www.thecrabtrap.com/

Crab Trap
2 Broadway
Somers Point, NJ 08244

(609) 927-7377

Directions: Garden State Parkway to Exit 30 travel east to foot of Causeway. DO NOT GO OVER CAUSEWAY. Make right turn Crab Trap on your left. Other side of causeway is Ocean City NJ

They will give you a pager, walk to the rear of parking lot there is a outside bar on the water. They will page you when your table is ready. This is worth the drive

Chinese
China King

Excellent Chinese Food (Takeout)

Website: http://www.yelp.com/biz/china-king-barnegat

China King
912 W. Bay Ave
Barnegat, NJ 08005

(609) 698-8886

Directions: Make right turn at back gate, two traffic lights then right onto Barnegat Blvd. Travel to Bay Ave. Right turn onto Bay Ave. Then right into Shopping Center.

Fuji Japanese Restaurant

Place to go for Hibachi & Sushi. Food is fresh, service is Excellent. Hibachi Grill chief does all the tricks. Volcano, flipping shrimps & eggs into his hat and more. I found this experience Fun, Great Food and Reasonably Priced.( BYO )

Website: http://www.yelp.com/biz/fuji-japanese-steakhouse-forked-river

Fuji Japanese Restaurant
131 Main St ( Rt.9)
Forked River, NJ 08731

(609) 693-8688

Directions: From our back gate. Travel north on Rt.9 into Forked River about 4 miles,Just before Lacey Rd on your right.

Pan Asia

Chinese & Japanese Cuisine w/Sushi Bar. Very Good Food

Website: http://www.panasiaonline.com/

Pan Asia
416 Rt 9
Forked River, NJ 08731

(609) 242-1232

Directions: Travel north on Rt 9 just passed Marios Pizza on your left in Lakeside Plaza behind the Hudson City Bank

Tangs Dynasty

This is a Chinese & Japanese Restaurant. You can dine in or take out B.Y.O.B. Has approx.25 table for dining in. We went on 2/11/2017 and I was very impressed food was excellent. Great Sushi Bar

Website: http://www.tangdynastytr.com

Tangs Dynasty
1226 RT 166
Toms River, NJ 08753

(732) 286-1505

Directions: Take Parkway North to exit 83 East first light is Rt 166 Take it North to Stella Town Center Mall. You will not be disappointed.

Restaurants
Buon Appetito Restaurant

Food and service is excellent. I would advise you to make reservations. Entertainment Friday & Saturday Nights with Singer Leonardo Vincitore. Leonardo has performed in our Greenbriar restaurant and he brought the house down.You will not be disappointed you will have a great evening

Website: https://www.buonappetitobayville.net/about

Buon Appetito Restaurant
745 Rt.9
Bayville, NJ

732-269-4005

Directions: Take Rt 9 South into Bayville, Right Hand Side In Small Strip Mall.

Breakers Kitchen

We went for Dinner the day after opening night and found that the food was excellent. So was the service. Owners Kelly & Katie both came to our table to make sure we were pleased with our meals. I thought that was very professional. I had the Fish & Chips and peal your own shrimp. Fresh fish and it was excellent. Burgers very large and delicious. We did go back for more. You will not be disappointed.

Website: http://www.breakerskitchenandtap.com/

Breakers Kitchen
537 Highway #9
Waretwon, NJ 08758

(609) 622-2953

Directions: Left out of our back gate onto Rt 9 to Post Office Mall on your left. Far end of mall to your right

Captains Inn

Half Price Appetizers Mon-Friday 3 -6 pm In the Lounge Area. Live Music Thursday-Friday-Saturday 6-10pm

Website: http://www.captainsinnnj.com/

Captains Inn
304 Easy Lacey Rd
Forked River, NJ 08731

(609) 693-3351

Directions: Rt 9 North To Lacey Road, make right turn to Captains Inn

Four Winds Restaurant

Went to this restaurant on 10/08/16 I heard it had a great Prime Rib. Well they were right. It was a nice thick prime rib, delicious.Very reasonably priced. Go early it did get crowded. We made reservations. About a 30 min drive. Click on their website below.

Website: https://www.fourwindsrestaurant.com/

Four Winds Restaurant
1316 Jefferson Ave
Manasquan, NJ 08736

(732) 223-3010

Directions: Just put in their address on your GPS. North on the Parkway.

Kelly Tavern

This place looks like its been around for a 100 years, Great atmosphere old time pub. If you want a great Corned Beef or Pastrami Sandwiches and much more THIS IS THE PALACE. Well worth the trip.

Website: http://kellystavernjerseyshore.com/

Kelly Tavern
43 Rt 35
Neptune City, NJ 07753

(732) 775-9517

Directions: Parkway North to Exit 98 to Rt 35 a (35 minute trip)

Lefty's Tavern

Try Their; Chop Steak and His Mom's Peaches & Pork Chops

Website: http://www.leftystavern.net/

Lefty's Tavern
547 Rt 9
Barnegat, NJ 08005

(609) 607-0707

Directions: Out our back gate make right onto Rt 9 South , Go one traffic light, its on your right.

Maneras

We went there for a Fathers day dinner and the food as excellent. I ordered Stuffed Veal superb. Next time we go I will be ordering Lamp Chops. Meet a couple from Greenbriar they ordered them said they are excellent.

Website: http://www.manerasrestaurant.com

Maneras
291 Rt 72
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

(609) 756-5420

Directions: Out our back gate, South on Rt9 then East on Rt72 about a mile on your right.In the Days Plaza,just past Jennings Rd. Intersection about a 20 min trip.

Prime 13 Steak

If you are looking for a great steak dinner, then this is the place. One of the best steaks I ever had. Cooked over a wood fire.

Website: https://prime-13.com/

Prime 13 Steak
710 Arnold Ave
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742

(732) 202-6483

Directions: Set your GPS. Its about a 40 minute trip. You won't be disappointed.

Italian Restaurants
Spano's Restorante Italiano

Spano's Ristorante Italiano is a wonderful little store front restaurant just like you see in Brooklyn, with a quaint interior featuring oversized comfy booths and tables. The restaurant gets very busy on weekends there can be quite a wait. Make reservations. The good news is they're open 7 days a week, so you can get the same amazing food on Tuesday without a wait. Speaking of the food, its authentic old world Italian prepared by Chef Joseph & son Frankie Spano. All ingredients are fresh, never frozen...fresh local fish and seafood, the highest quality veal, cut and pounded daily for the Veal dishes, Same with the chicken and eggplant, all prepared fresh daily. From the minute you walk into Spano's you will fell you just walked into the Spano's home. If you love Italian food, this is the place.

Website: https://www.spanos.net

Spano's Restorante Italiano
719 Aronald Ave
Point Pleasant, NJ

(732) 701-1600

Directions: Parkway North to exit 90, to Rt 70 North , to Rt 88, to Arnold Ave.

Via Veneto Italian Restorante

Very good food

Website: https://viavenetoristorante.com

Via Veneto Italian Restorante
629 Brick Blvd
Brick, NJ 08723

(732) 477-2618

Directions: Parkway South to exit 90, Take Chambers Road to Brick Blvd, Cross Brick Blvd and pull into Strip Mall on right you well see Outback Restaurant. Via Veneto's is at far right end of mall.

Il Giardinello Ristorante

This restaurant is one of my favorite, excellent food and large portion. Try the appetizer Broccoli Rabe in Garlic. Best I've ever had. No reservations unless its a large party,call them. Go early 4;30-5;00 or you will wait.

Website: http://www.ilgiardinello.com/

Il Giardinello Ristorante
1232 Rt 166
Toms River, NJ 08753

(732) 286-9111

Directions: Parkway to Exit 82 (East on Rt 37)First traffic light make left onto Rt 166 North. About 2 miles on left in Stella Town Strip Mall

Roberto's Dolco Vita

Very good food, love their veal dishes.

Website:https://www.lbirestaurantandcatering.com/

Roberto's Dolco Vita
12907 Long Beach Blvd
Beach Haven, NJ 08008

(609) 492-1001

Directions: Parkway to exit 63 East onto Rt 72,Travel to Long Beach Island make right turn onto Long Beach Blvd. Corner of Indiana Ave & Long Beach Blvd in Beach Haven.

Cordi's Italian Gourmet

If you love great Italian food, You must take the 30 minute drive to Brick. We went last night for dinner 8/5/18 to give it a try. Well it was a HOME RUN. It was one of the best Italian Restaurants I've been to in a long time. Dominic Cordi, Owner & Cheif came to our table to make sure verything was good. Good was a under statement. Food was FANTASTIC. (BOYB) You must give this a try. The Cordi Family now live in Greenbriar. BON APPETIT

Website: https://www.cordisitaliangourmet.com/

Cordi's Italian Gourmet
2140 Rt 88
Brick, NJ 08724

(732) 892-6734

Directions: Parkway to exit 90 Chambers Bridge Road to Hooper Ave to Rt 88

Zano's of Brooklyn

NEW DINING ROOM OPEN FOR LUNCH & DINNER Zano's of Brooklyn/Italian Market & Restaurant. We carry Fresh Meats, Italian Bread, Pastries, Desserts & More. Enjoy your meal on our outside patio or our Newly Opened Inside Dining Room with Espresso & Dessert Bar

Website: https://zanosofbrooklyn.com/

Zano's of Brooklyn
360 N. Main Street
Waretown, NJ 08758

(609) 660-432

Directions: From back gate, make left onto Rt.9 North, First Shopping Plaza on your right

Senza Cucina

We went for dinner last night 10/21/2017 This is our second time eating at Senza. Food this very good. We bought had Lasagna, excellent. It is not prepared like you are familiar with. It is not done with layers & Layers of posta. It is more like a few thin layers. Different, but very good. Service excellent and nice atmosphere. Chef Giuseppe came to our table to make sure we were satisfied and told us how our dish was prepared fresh that evening.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/SenzaCucina/

Senza Cucina
333 Atlantic Plaza ( Rt.9 )
Bayville, NJ 08721

(732) 503-4470

Directions: South on RT 9 to Bayville Baywick Plaza

Il Giardino Sul Mar Restorante

Very Good Food

Website: https://www.ilgiardinosulmare.com/

Il Giardino Sul Mar Restorante
2 Hollywood Blvd
Forked River, NJ 08731

(609) 971-7699

Directions: Rt 9 North about a 1 1/2 mile from our back gate. Look for Anthonio's Hair Style in strip mall on you right. Restaurant located in back of mall.

Villa Amalfi

Very Good Food

Website: https://www.villaamalfinj.com/

Villa Amalfi
1006 Rt 166
Toms River, NJ 08753

(732) 286-6044

Directions: Parkway South to Exit 82 (Rt 37 East) one traffic light make left onto Rt 166. Go approx. 2 miles on your left.

Portuguese/Spanish
Mediterranean Chateau

Great Portuguese Restaurant

Website: http://www.mediterraneanchateau.com/

Mediterranean Chateau
27 Freneau Ave (Rt 79)
Matawan, NJ 07747

(732) 696-8900

Directions: Parkway North about a 40 min Trip. 'Its worth the trip'

3 Flags Grill

New restaurant just opened " 3 Flags Grill " at 121 Rt.9 Forked River serving Portuguese, Spanish and Italian food. The restaurants popular dishes include Seafood Paella, Chorizo and Roasted Chicken Portuguese-style and Italian classics like Chicken Sorrento, Chicken Vesuvio and Eggplant Rollatini.

Website: https://3flagsgrillrestaurant.com/

3 Flags Grill
121 Main St ( Rt 9 )
Forked River NJ 08731

609-891-2645

Directions: Travel North on RT 9 just before Lacey Rd on your right

Spanish Potato

JUST MOVED NEW LOCATION ( 55 Brick Blvd In Brick NJ ) : No liquor license BYO. Bring your own wine they will make the Sangria for you.

Website: http://www.spanishpotatogrill.com/

Spanish Potato
55 Brick Blvd.
Brick, NJ 08723

(732) 228-7655

Directions: Parkway North a 30 min Trip. There new address is 55 Brick Blvd. Brick NJ Located right next to Burlington Coat Factory on Brick Blvd. 'Its Worth the trip'

Fernandes Steakhouse-3

On the menu they have; Rodizio, Its 17 different types of Barbecued Meats, Its a Small Feast. (No Sharing/No Doggy Bags)

Website: http://www.fernandessteakhouse3.com/

Fernandes Steakhouse-3
1776 Rt 35
Sayerville, NJ 08879

(732) 721-2306

Directions: Go to MapQuest for directions

Pizza / Italian
Denino/South

Denino's family have been making pizza since 1937 in Staten Island N.Y. Opened in Brick N.J. in 2010. Their pizza is a Thin Crust New York style pizza.

Website: http://deninoslbi.com/

Denino/South
869 Mantaloking Rd
Brick, NJ 08723

(609) 622-2255

Directions: Parkway to Exit 90 Right onto Chambers Rd straight to Mantaloking Rd

Mario's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

Excellent Pizza, Try there Sicilian Pizza

Mario's Pizza Restaurant
422 Main Street (Rt 9)
Forked River, NJ 08731

(609) 693-4349

Directions: Make a left turn out our back gate, just passed WaWa Gas Station on your left in Forked River.

Luigi's Ristorante & Pizza

//Website: http://www.luigisristorantemenu.com /

Luigi's Ristorante & Pizzeria
580 Rt 9
Waretown, NJ 08758

(609) 698-3394

Directions: Located in the Waretown McDonalds Mall

Luigi's Express at Greenbriar Tel# 609-693-7160
Joeys Pizza & Posta

We are a regular at Joe's, Very good food. Stop in for their Early Bird Special

Website: http://www.joeyspizzapasta.com/

Joeys Pizza & Posta
1340 Rt 72 West
Manahwakin, NJ

(609) 978-0006

Directions: Parkway South to Exit for Rt 72 West

Naples Pizza & Restaurant

Good Food & Pizza My Favorite: Grandma's Pizza, give it a try

Website: http://www.naplespizzabarnegat.com/

Naples Pizza & Restaurant
550 Rt 9
Barnegat, NJ 08005

(609) 698-3830

Directions: Rt 9 South to Barnegat Blvd. Second light out our back gate on your left. WaWa strip mall

Sicilian Oven / Florida Locations

FOR YOU SNOW BIRDS/ While I was on vacation in DelRay Beach Florida. I ran into this pizza restaurant in Boca Raton Fl. I was blown away with their pizza. BEST PIZZA I VERY HAD. Cooked in a wood burning oven, NO GAS. What a pie. They have 8 Florida location . You must give it a try. Click on their website below.

Website: http://www.sicilianoven.com/

Sicilian Oven
Check Their Website
Florida ( East Coast ), FL.

Directions: (8 LOCATIONS) Aventura Fl, Boca Raton Fl, Light House Point Fl, Plantation Fl, Coral Springs Fl, Del Ray Beach Fl, Fort Lauderdale Fl, Wellington Fl.

Pietro's Italian Restaurant

Excellent food & Pizza, My Favorite: Mussels in Red Sauce

Website: http://pietrospizzaofmanahawkin.com/

Pietro's Italian Restaurant
712 E.Bay Ave
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

(609) 597-6708

Directions: Rt 9 South to East Bay Ave (Block before Rt 72 overpass)make left, Travel east to Value City Shopping Center. Pietro's far right of shopping center.

Buffets
Harvest Buffet

Dinner Buffet Weekdays $14.65
Dinner Buffet Weekends $15.65
Lunch Buffet $ 8.58

Website: https://www.yelp.com/biz/harvest-buffet-waretown/

Harvest Buffet
501 Rt 9
Waretown, NJ 08758

(609) 693-3338

Directions: Located in Shop-Rite Shopping Center in Waretown

Diner
Kristys Casual Dining

Very Good Food, Like their Hot Open Turkey Sandwich and their Chicken Pot Pie

Website: http://kristyscasualdining.com/

Kristys Casual Dining
562 Rt 9
Waretown, NJ 08758

(609) 693-7070

Directions: Rt 9 South, about a mile outside our back gate on your right.

Butcher/Deli
Fusciello Butcher & Deli

Family Owned & Operated. Premium meats & lunch meats. Variety of prepared foods and specialty items. Bakery items such as Pastries, Pies and Cannoli's filed daily. Ravioli, Stuffed Shells, etc. from Pastosa Ravioli Company, Brooklyn New York. Serve lunch with plenty of seating.

Website: http://fusciellosbutcheranddeli.com/

Fusciello Butcher & Deli
231 N. Main St. ( Rt 9 )
Forked River, NJ 08731

(609) 242-6860

Directions: Travel North on Rt 9 to Forked River. Will be on your right just before Home Depot.

German Butcher

Premium angus steaks & roast. Home made salads, Home made lunch meats,Fresh bread from Staten Island. Large variety of prepared foods and much more. Check out their Holiday Menu. Try their home made Baloney & Hot Dogs.

Website: http://www.germanbutcher.com/

German Butcher
109 Lacey Rd
Forked River, NJ 08731

(609) 693-7100

Directions: Travel North into Forked River, Make left onto Lacey Rd. A short distance on your left.

Zano's Italian Market

Zano's from Brooklyn is a family owned business. We carry Fresh Meats, Italian Bread, Pastries, Desserts & More. Enjoy a meal on our outside patio (BYOB).They have delivered from New York "Pastosa's" Ravioli, Manicotti & Stuffed Shells. Let us cater your next party. Visit our New Espresso & Dessert Bar. Stop in and say Hello.

Website: http://zanosofbrooklyn.com/

Zano's Italian Market
360 N.Main St. (Rt9)
Waretown, NJ 08758

(609) 660-0432

Directions: From our back gate. Make left onto Rt9 North, first shopping plaza on your right.

Burgers
Woodies Drive-In

Great Burgers and More. Closed for the winter starting this weekend 10/19 Reopen in April

Website: http://www.yelp.com/biz/woodies-drive-in-ship-bottom-3

Woodies Drive-In
5th Strret & Long Beach Blvd
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008

(609) 361-7300

Directions: Rt 72 East to (Long Beach Island) left turn onto Long Beach Blvd. 3 blocks on your left

Doyles Pour House

Great Burger and Chicken Wings. HAPPY HOUR Appetizers 3 to 6 pm Daily

Website: http://www.doylespourhouse.com/

Doyles Pour House
345 Rt 9
Barnegat, NJ 08080

(609) 660-8300

Directions: Make Right Turn out of our Back Gate. Travel South about 2 Miles Just Passed Bay Ave on Your Right.

Sub (Hoagies)
Jersey Mike's

Great Hot & Cold Hoagies, Eat in or take out

Jersey Mike's
1 Lacey Rd > Forked River, NJ 08731

(609) 242-1100

Directions: Left at back gate. Travel North to Lacey Rd

Lunch Box on 9

Great Hot & Cold Hoagies, Salads, Italian Hot Dogs, Breakfast, Eat in ot take out

Lunch Box on 9
542 Rt 9 Waretown, NJ 08731

(609) 549-5125

Directions: Left at back gate. Travel North to Across From US Post Office Mall

Desserts
A Sweet Memory Cake Shoppe

Specializing in creating one of a kind Wedding Cakes, Cookie Favors, Cupcake Towers, Specialty Cakes, & Unique Sweet Treats for all occasions!! Stop by and Visit our Tea Room.

Website: http://asweetmemory.net

A Sweet Memory Cake Shoppe
521 Main St (Rt 9)
Waretown, NJ 08758

(609) 242-153

Directions: Travel North on Rt 9 just before Post Office on your left.

Bagels
J T's Bagel Hut

In My Opinion. Best bagels around



Website: http://jtsbagelhut.com/

J T's Bagel Hut
918 Lacey Rd
Forked River, NJ 08731

(609) 971-5151

Directions: Travel North on Rt 9 to left onto Lacey Rd. J T's on right hand side just before the Shell Gas Station

Bakeries
Elisa Pastry Shop

If Your Italian Then You Know Good Italian Pastry. This Place Is A Home Run. Family Run Business. Large Variety of Italian Pastry & Cookies. Freshly Filled Cannoli's, Flakey Lobster Tails and Much More

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063703593693

Elisa Pastry Shop
1900 Rt 70
Lakewood, NJ 08701

(732) 451-1250

Directions: Check directions on MapQuest Located right behind Home Depot on Rt 70 East, Near Hooper Ave.

Waretown Bakery

This is a family owned and run business. Everything is made fresh on location. Stop in and enjoy our famous donuts and pastries or have us make the desserts for your Wedding, Anniversaries or Birthday Parties. Looking forward in seeing you.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Waretownbakery/

Waretown Bakery
586 Rt 9 ( Main St )
Waretown, NJ 08758

(609) 971-9345

Directions: Our back gate make a left onto Rt 9 North about 2 Miles on your right, opposite Buy-Rite Liquor

Delight Coffee & Bake Shop

Nothing beats a good cup of coffee. Their specialty, Banana Foster Lattie,Freshly baked on premises: Pies,Cinnamonbons,Portuguese classic like Pastel DeNata, Also available Italian bread,Kaiser,Onion,Portuguese rolls & much more.Ask for Bill owner & baker.

Website: https://www.facebook.com/delightsnj

Delights Coffee & Bake Shop
237 Rt 9 ( Main St )
Barnegat, NJ

(609) 549-0727

Directions: Travel South on Rt9 into Town of Barnegat across from Wells Fargo Bank

Ice Cream
Mrs. Walker

Home Made Ice Cream and Ice Cream Cakes Made on Premises. Family Run Business

Website: http://www.mrswalkersicecream.com/

Mrs. Walker
132 Rt 9
Forked River, NJ 08731

(609) 693-9500

Directions: Rt 9 North, Just before Lacey Rd in Forked River. On your Left. Approx. 3 miles north out our back gate

Yogurt/Not Just Yogurt

Offers 12 Yogurt Flavors and a Large Assortments of Topping. Also Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Gourmet Candies and Specialty Coffees. Make Your Own Yogurt Charged by the Ounce.

Website: http://www.notjustyogurt.com/

Yogurt/Not Just Yogurt
31 Rt 9 South
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

(609) 698-1871

Directions: Rt 9 South to Small Strip Mall on your left, Just passed Beach St. Block before Rt 72 Overpass

Jeffreeze Ice Cream

Ice Cream is very good and their portions are large. Start with a Small Cup. Its all outside seating with picnic tables. If its raining you will be eating in your car.

Website: http://www.yelp.com/biz/jeffreeze-old-fashioned-ice-cream-west-creek

Jeffreeze Ice Cream
381 Rt 9
West Creek, NJ 08092

(609) 294-2600

Directions: Rt 9 South about 11 miles out our back gate. It is a very small building about the size of a one car garage. Ones you pass Calloway's Restaurant on you right. Keep your eyes open.

Greenbriar Oceanaire Residents

If you have experienced a very good restaurant and you would like to share it with your neighbors, please e-mail me Realtorfontana@comcast.net the name of restaurant and your experience, and I will post it on my restaurant list.

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Frank Fontana is a distinguished REALTOR® based in Waretown, New Jersey. With nearly twenty years of experience, Frank is a leading expert in the Jersey Shore's residential real estate market. He currently works with Diane Turton, Realtors where he specializes in selling luxury retirement homes within the Greenbriar Oceanaire Community.

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