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
Excellent Chinese Food (Takeout)
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
Went to this restaurant I heard they served 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.
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)
Try Their Chop Steak and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This restaurant just opened up on January 19, 2023 serving Italain Cuisine. They are offering Sunday-Thursday 4-9 pm Two Dinners for $35.99
Website: http://www.dolcelibertanj.com/
Dolce Liberta Italian Cuisine
100 McKinley Ave
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 549-3532
Directions: Rt 9 South Just passed Rt 72 Overpass to Right onto McKinley Ave
Chef/Owner Gennaro Costigliola, born and raised right outside of Naples in beautiful Bacoli, Italy, looks forward to adding some of his favorite Neapoletan dishes to the menu.Our commitment to providing the most enticing cuisine is what makes Il Giardinello Di Bacoli a desired destination for enjoying the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. Looking forward serving you.
Website: http://www.ilgiardinello.com/
Il Giardinello DeBacoli 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
Very good food, love their veal dishes.
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.
If you love great Italian food, You must take the 30 minute drive to Brick. We went for dinner 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
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
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
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
This was my 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.
Senza Cucina
333 Atlantic Plaza ( Rt.9 )
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 503-4470
Directions: South on RT 9 to Bayville Baywick Plaza
Our commitment to providing the most enticing cuisine is what makes Il Giardinello a desired destination for enjoying the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. Looking forward in serving you.
Website: https://www.ilgiardinosulmare.com/
Il Giardino Sul Mare 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.
Very Good Food & Service. They offer Two Dinner Deals: Two for $35.99 Sun-Thurs. 4-9 pm with One Appetizer and Two Soups or Salad.
Biagio's Trattoria
509 Rt 9
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-2034
Directions: Travel South on Rt 9 into Forked River. On right hand side small strip mall just before Walmart.
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.
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'
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
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'
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
Brazzi brings a unique and innovative approach to the art of cooking with fire, utilizes specially designed woodfired stone hearth pizza oven imported from Iatly to provide guests top-quality, gourmet woodfired pizzas.
Website: http://www.brazzibrickoven.com/
Brazzi Wood Fired
601 Rt 72
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-8161
Directions: Parkway to RT 72 East Exit to Location
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://deninosbricknj.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
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 & Pizzeria
580 Rt 9
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 698-3394
Directions: Located in the Waretown McDonalds Mall
Luigi's Express at Greenbriar Tel# 609-693-7160We 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
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
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.
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.
Dinner Buffet Weekdays
Dinner Buffet Weekends
Lunch Buffet
Harvest Buffet
501 Rt 9
Waretown, NJ 08758
(609) 693-3338
Directions: Located in Shop-Rite Shopping Center in Waretown
Just Opened. Great Breakfast, Love their Waffle w/Nuts & Banana
Website: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092411276896
C J Restaurant
429 Lacey Road
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 971-2627
Directions: Rt 9 South, to Left on Lacey Road.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
Jersey Mike's
1 Lacey Rd >
Forked River, NJ 08731
(609) 242-1100
Directions: Left at back gate. Travel North to Lacey Rd
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
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.
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
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
This is a family run business. Everything is made fresh on location every day. From Birthday Cakes, Pastries, Donuts and more. Very Good.
Waretown Bakery
586 Rt 9
Waretown, NJ
(609) 971-9345
Directions: Exit rear gate, Go north on Rt. 9 across from Tractor Supply Store.
This is a family owned business, everything is made fresh every day on location. If you love Italian Pastry you will love this place. They have it all. It is defiantly worth the 30 min. trip.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/people/Elisas-Pastry-Shop/100063703593693/
Elisa Pastry Shop
1900 Rt 70
Lakewood, NJ
(732) 451-1250
Directions: Directions. Parkway to Brick Exit to Rt 70 right behind Home Depot in Lakewood.
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
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
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.
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.
