Spring Lake NJ - Jersey Shore Dining

Restaurants
Spring Lake Inn offers numerous high class restaurants offering everything from fresh, fried seafood to upscale, contemporary cuisine. On this page we’ve provided a list of some of the more popular Jersey Shore dining options close to our bed and breakfast in Spring Lake NJ, along with what to expect if you decide to drop in for a bite. For more information feel free to give any of the establishments a call.

Avon Pavillon
Boardwalk, Ocean Ave.
Avon by the Sea
By day, this is a beachy fun lunch and breakfast spot; by night, the tablecloths and candles come out for a more grown-up atmosphere. The menu here is creative with ribs, pasta and seafood. Ocean views, boardwalk entertainment and ocean breezes are included at no extra charge!
Driving distance: 10 minutes
Casual-BYOB

Bayou Cafe
209 1st Ave
Manasquan
732-223-6678
This New Orleans bistro offers French Creole food and the familiar jambalaya, alligator bites, crayfish, jumbo shrimp. Close your eyes and you're sitting in a café on Basin Street. BYOB. casual.
Driving distance: 10 minutes
Casual-BYOB

Breakers On the Ocean
1507 Ocean Avenue
Spring Lake
732-449-7700
Specializing in Italian Cuisine in an ocean front dining atmosphere with a charming cocktail lounge where you can relax and enjoy the scenery.
Smart Casual-Full Bar
Lunch menu available
Walking Distance: 10 minutes
Driving distance: 2 minutes

The Black Trumpet
7 Atlantic Avenue
Spring Lake
732-449-4700
Zagat Rated
This restaurant is quickly becoming a favorite among the locals with its fresh seafood selections and signature filet mignon served with Yukon gold potatoes stuffed with Boursin cheese and sided with fresh asparagus. They welcome you to bring your favorite wine or champagne to enjoy with dinner. Advanced reservations are highly recommended.
Walking distance: 1 1/2 blocks
Smart Casual –BYOB
Lunch menu available

Brandl
703 Belmar Plaza
Belmar
732-681-7680
Chris Brandl, former head chef of the Mahogany Grill in Manasquan has taken over Bella Luna and changed its name to Brandl. The menu is interesting.
Driving Distance: 5 minutes
Smart Casual -BYOB

Brennen’s Steakhouse
HWY 35 near Sylvania Ave.
Neptune City
732-774-5040
Here you pick out your steak. Brennen's also has some wonderful combinations of seafood and sirloin. Dinner comes with a nice salad and a choice of potato. Weekend entertainment
Driving distance: 15 minutes
Casual-Full bar

Clementine's Cafe
306 Main St
Avon by the Sea
732-988-7979
With its New Orleans style cuisine, Clementine’s is one of our favorites places to dine at the shore. Really warm and cozy it features Louisiana style foods and more.
Driving distance: 10 minutes
Casual-BYOB

Fratellos
Corner Washington Blvd and Railroad Plaza
Sea Girt
732-974-8833
Fratello’s features fabulous Italian food in a comfortable neighborhood favorite with a great bar. Reservations are only for parties of 6 or more, but we can get you in.
Driving distance: 5 minutes
Casual- Full Bar

Harrigans Pub
705 Baltimore Boulevard
Sea Girt
732-449-8228
Step into Harrigan’s and enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit. Be sure to try Harrigan’s house specialty, “Sizzling Garlic Steak Sandwich”.
Driving Distance: 5 minutes
Casual – Full Bar
Lunch menu available

Island Palm Grill
1321 Third Avenue
Spring Lake
732-449-1909
This great storefront restaurant in town is one that you can walk to. Culinary Arts graduate, David Kruse brings the Gulf Coast and Caribbean flavors to New Jersey. Using only the freshest ingredients Island Palm Grill puts flair on classic American Cuisine. Bring your favorite wine or champagne to enjoy with dinner. Advance reservations are highly recommended.
Driving Distance: Minutes or walking distance to town
Casual -BYOB

Klein's Café and Grill
708 River Road
Belmar
732-681-1177
Begun as an old- fashioned fish market a few generations back. Klein's is a local favorite with a New England atmosphere and casual dock side dining overlooking the Shark River.
Driving distance: 5 minutes
Casual- Full Bar
Lunch menu available

La Dolce Vita
400 Ocean Ave.
Belmar, NJ
732 749 3177
Excellent Italian menu across the street from the Ocean La Dolce Vita has both indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar.
Driving distance: 10 minutes
Casual-Full Bar

Mahogany Grill
142 Main Street
Manasquan
732-292-1300
"Glorious Contemporary American Cuisine"
- The New York Times
"Consistently innovative"
"Definitely the best thing to happen to Manasquan"
- Zagat Survey
Driving distance: 5 minutes
Smart Casual-Full bar

Matisse
1300 Ocean Avenue
Belmar
732-681-7680
Right on the beach in Belmar this restaurant offers beautiful ocean views and, on occasion, surfers. The New York Times rated it as one of the best restaurants on the Jersey Shore for favorites like its three-tiered appetizers and its Asian five-spiced duck breast.
BYOB. Casual.
Driving distance: 5 minutes

Reds Lobster Pot
57 Inlet Drive
Point Pleasant Beach
732-295-6622
This is our favorite seafood place with great food and sunset views. In the summer the wait might be long but you could enjoy the sunset and have a glass of wine and some appetizers on the outdoor deck overlooking the commercial fishing boats. No Reservations/Long waits.
Driving distance: 15 minutes
Casual-BYOB

Rod’s Olde Irish Tavern
Washington Ave
Sea Girt
732-449-2020
They have it all - from burger platters to blackened sirloin steak, to the biggest cocktails at the Jersey Shore. The huge portions are consistently good.
Driving distance: 5 minutes
Casual-Fin Full Bar
Lunch menu available

Shipwreck
720 Ashley Avenue
Brielle
732-292-9380
Know as “Brielle's Little Secret, it has an elegant menu bound to impress the seafood lover in you. A combination of superb service and sophisticated atmosphere makes for an excellent dining experience. Complete with a full bar, Shipwreck invites you to try some of their recommended wines and draught beers with their signature dishes.
Driving distance: 10 minutes
Casual- Full Bar

St. Stephen’s Green Publick House
2031 Route 71
732-449-2626
A beautiful Irish pub, it serves some authentic Irish specialties and creative selections from sandwiches to steak and tails in a warm atmosphere including a fireplace, plasma televisions and a variety of draught beers.
Driving distance: 5 minutes
Casual-Full Bar

Sunsets
302 South Concourse
Neptune
732-775-9911
Sunsets overlooks the Shark River. The service is good; the food even better. Conch chowder in a warm bread bowl is unique. Follow it up with Key West Grouper encrusted with macadamia nuts and topped with a fabulous spiced rum fruit salsa.
Driving distance 15 minutes
Casual–BYOB

Vivas Classic Latin Cuisine
801 Belmar Plaza
Belmar, NJ 07719-2752
732-681-1213
The food here is excellent! We had Ensalada Cubana and Cockles Sofrito to start and Plantain Halibut and Salmon Romero for our entrees. You can also choose from cazuelas, whole snapper, Ropa Vieja and many ore luscious selections. Classic Latin Cuisine in Belmar Plaza.
You simply can't go wrong here if you like interesting and tasty food.
Driving distance: 5 minutes
Casual –BYOB

Whispers
200 Monmouth Avenue
Spring Lake
732-974-9755
Contemporary American & Continental cuisine is served in an elegant Victorian setting. Seasonal creative selections include the freshest seafood, duck, prime beef and veal. They welcome you to bring your favorite wine or champagne to enjoy with dinner. This restaurant is highly rated by Zagat’s and considered to be one of the finest on the Jersey shore. Advance reservations are a must.
Walking distance: 2 1/2 blocks
Smart casual–BYOB

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