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In the pretty residential Uptown area, this friendly cafe does excellent Southern comfort food, from morning grits and waffles to fried whiting and…
Must-see restaurants in Jersey Shore
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A high-ceilinged, hardwood-picnic-table heaven, with customized ovens from Naples and thin-crust pizzas vetted by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana…
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About 6 miles west of Seaside Heights, tucked away in the Kmart shopping plaza in Tom's River, this could be the silliest breakfast joint ever: waitresses…
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A century of seafood tradition on the docks, with views facing the Hook. You can hardly go wrong, but we found the cups of chowder, Maine mussels and…
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This lovingly tended old soda fountain and cafe has been operating since the 1880s. Check out real estate prices from days of yore on the bathroom walls,…
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Tucked away in a white Victorian B&B, this restaurant is locally beloved for brunch – including fluffy oat pancakes and rich clam chowder. The Chesapeake…
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While saltwater taffy is offered in many places, Shriver’s Taffy is, in our humble opinion, the best: watch machines stretch and wrap it, and then fill a…
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Have a little razzle-dazzle with your ice-cream sundae – the waitstaff belt out Broadway show tunes all night (from 5:30pm Friday to Sunday in June and…
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On Deal Lake, about 10 blocks from the beach, Sunset Landing is like a Hawaiian surf shack transported to a suburban Asbury lakeside. Vintage longboards…
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It's not Oompa Loompas behind the glass but Deb and Mark Pellegrino, who've made their global chocolate dreams come true in this uniquely decorated shop:…
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At first you might ask: a three-hour wait for crab cakes? And then you taste them – lumps of crab, hardly any filler, and so good that they're the most…
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Since 1999 Maui and Liz have served up quality dogs from the nation's oldest weiner maker, more than 20 varieties in all. The fave remains Forget About It…
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An LBI classic for a quarter-century, you can get breakfast all day – the six-egg omelet is a true challenge – but many come for the 'cheggs,' or…
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Trading heavily on Wildwood's nostalgia for the ’50s, this old-school ice cream joint hits just the right notes, with Elvis statues, booths made of old…
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Chomp down on a savory pie – think meaty, not sweet – from this husband-and-wife team (Pete Burbela and Courtney Maier Burbela) who also make their own…
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Seagrass is dominated by a large fish tank that suffuses the entire restaurant in a purplish glow, with paintings of tropical fish that complete the vibe…
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The Bella Vida offers a Tico-themed healthy but delicious alternative to the Shore diet of pancakes and funnel cakes, and the Costa Rican coffee is superb…
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Although love might never fail, a little EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) never hurt either. It's one of the many quality ingredients that helps these tasty…
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The menu at this adorable eatery with a large outdoor patio highlights breakfast, the grill, and fried seafood; tasty ice cream is served at the adjacent…
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With views of Wesley Lake dividing Asbury and Ocean Grove and an extensive martini menu, it's hard to find fault here. The menu is eclectic, though it…
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Former Manhattan executive chef Kim Ramin got it in her noodle to come back home to Jersey and set up on the Shore, where she whips up yummy hot…
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This beloved family-owned Italian joint features more snaps of Frankie than the Sinatra Museum in Hoboken. The tunes, trinkets and tiramisu (and even some…
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Catering to AP's expanding tastes (what's a cherry gastrique, anyway?), Tides does seafood and Italian to perfection, though you may also find comfort and…
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This clubby-feeling classic on the wharf serves local oysters and scallops. No reservations means very long waits – go early or late, or have a drink on…
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This vestige of Prohibition style was restored in 2005. Happy hour, from 4pm to 6:30pm, is an affordable way to enjoy the interior murals and mahogany…
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Basically every permutation of pancakes and eggs imaginable, all freshly prepared – oh, and lunch too. Bonus: it's open year-round. The eggs Benedict is a…
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Two blocks from the beach, the Varsity has been wowing locals and tourists alike with ample and affordable omelets and breakfast delights since 1969.
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Nautical theme, coffee-bag-covered chairbacks, subtle music and a long list of 'bad-ass' waffles. And nice, fresh coffee. Lovely.
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Nothing says summer like the traditional orange-and-vanilla swirl cone, a Shore favorite for 100 years.
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The surfboard marks the entrance, and vintage surf-themed bric-a-brac lines the walls. It's a huge sports bar with more TVs than Howard Hughes' bedroom,…
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Wunderkind chef Michael Brennan, a winner of Chefs vs. Cons, is spinning culinary magic from fresh Jersey farm ingredients on this unassuming corner just…
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The size (and decor) of a high-school cafeteria from the 1950s, Uncle Bill's has been drawing in crowds for its butter-drenched flapjacks for 50 years. If…
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Around for 40 years, this solid sports bar (with 12 screens) plates up big servings of sandwiches, burgers and other pub grub. Famous for its pizza, its…
