New Jersey Shore Restaurants
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1. Cucina Cafe
$ | |This six-table, deli-style café sells fresh, high-quality food, such as salmon encrusted with pistachios, crisp salads, sandwich wraps, and baked goods. Although the chef is Italian, he sometimes cooks thick, tender Irish pork chops smothered in a secret sauce and sauerkraut, which is excellent. Eat in if a table is available, or buy food for a picnic or to take back to your room.
219B Morris Ave., Spring Lake, New Jersey, USA732-974--3433Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted -
2. Renault Winery
$$$ | |In operation for more than 150 years, the Renault Winery has become a destination in its own right encompassing an 18-hole golf course; Château Renault, a 55-room hotel; festivals and seasonal events. Dining options include the Renault Wine & Beer Garden; the Parisian-inspired Café la Fleur, perfect for pastries, cookies, and coffee drinks; and Taste 1864 which offers classic American fare. To get here from Atlantic City, take U.S. 30 west for about 30 miles.
72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City, New Jersey, 08215, USA609-965--2111Known For
- Making fine wine and champagne since 1864
- Food options for everyone
- Vintner Wonderland, a winter festival with live entertainment, ice skating, and more
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
3. 410 Bank Street
$$$ | |The Cape May newspaper Exit Zero described Bank Street's cuisine as part Key West, part French Caribbean, part New Orleans. Mesquite-grilled local fish steaks, dry-aged New York strip steak, and bayou oyster stew are flavorful stand-outs. Dine on the porches or in the garden courtyard of the 1840s cottage. The place pulses with life—from the jovial diners singing the praises of Chef Henry Sing Cheng to the greenery that clings and climbs the walls. BYOB.
410 Bank St., Cape May, New Jersey, 08204, USA609-884--2127Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
4. Black Duck on Sunset
$$$ | |Named after a frequent flier in local skies, the Black Duck is just past the historic district in the small borough of West Cape May. White walls, wicker paddle ceiling fans, and black-and-white photos of old Cape May lend an island sensibility. An infusion of Asian and Latin flavors sparks the steaks and seafood on its contemporary American menu. Feel free to shield your eyes from the winged mascot painted on the restaurant's sign when you order the slow roasted honey-glazed duck or the Southwestern duck confit, but don't feel the least bit guilty about it. A three course early-bird menu is a fantastic deal at just over twenty dollars. BYOB.
1 Sunset Blvd., West Cape May, New Jersey, 08204, USA609-898--0100Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
5. Borgata Buffet
$$$ | |Casino dining often equals buffet and buffet often equals disappointment. At the Borgata, they strive to remove the disappointment from that equation. Hand-carved prime rib, sirloin, a variety of shellfish, Chinese standards, sushi, salads, pasta, tables full of desserts—almost all the usual suspects are here (sorry king crab leg fans). Popularity keeps everything fresh and the room rates and table minimums at the casino keep the quality high. The dining room is pleasant, with deep comfortable booths, but its more functional than fashionable.
One Borgata Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08401, USA609-317--1000Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Mon.–Thur. 8–8, Fri. and Sun. 8–9, Sat. 8–10, Reservations not accepted -
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6. Ebbitt Room
$$$$ | |White starched tablecloths, sleek ebony chairs, and arching potted palms banish any notion of chaos in the world. At the Ebbitt Room in the Virginia Hotel, the fireplace burns year-round, a pianist plays, and the menu dazzles with contemporary dishes like Hudson Valley foie gras parfait and grilled Duroc pork chop. Embracing the farm-to-table philosophy, the chef sources many of the ingredients from the local Beach Plum Farm. Arrive early and have a glass or two of the signature punch from a seat on the front porch.
25 Jackson St., Cape May, New Jersey, 08204, USA609-884--5700Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential -
7. George's Place
$$ | |It's not much to look at, but there's a reason people line up to get into this Greek-style diner. Decadent helpings of waffles and french toast for breakfast and hearty Mediterranean favorites for lunch and dinner keep locals and summer residents coming back again-and-again. BYOB.
301 Beach Ave., Cape May, New Jersey, 08204, USA609-884--6088Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No credit cards, Daily from 8, Reservations not accepted -
8. Gilchrist
$ | |Watch the boats come and go from dockside in Gardner's Basin as you linger over a breakfast of Frisbee-size blueberry hot cakes or omelets and grits---some think it's the best breakfast in town; for lunch, there are sandwiches, hot dogs, and crab cakes. The food is obviously just as good inside, but it's worth a wait for a seat on the dock. There's another location at the Tropicana, as well as two other New Jersey locations.
804 N Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08401, USA609-345--8278Known For
- A longtime Atlantic City staple
- Dock seating overlooking Gardner's Basin
- Great spot for breakfast
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: no dinner, Reservations not accepted -
9. Harley Dawn Diner
$$ | |This may be 30 miles west of Atlantic City, but for meatloaf that tastes homemade, mashed potatoes, and fresh seafood it's worth the detour. Pies and bread are baked daily and the rotating soups specials bring regulars on certain days to slurp their favorites (chowders and bisque are especially popular). You can get breakfast here too, and a kids' menu is available.
1402 Black Horse Pike, Folsom, New Jersey, 08037, USA609-567--6084Known For
- Breakfast all day
- Local craft beer and wine list
- High quality and seasonal local produce
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. No dinner Sun., Reservations not accepted -
10. Kelsey and Kim's Southern Cafe
$$ | |A friendly soul food and barbecue joint that has become a fast favorite in a town with an endless stream of fried chicken and waffles coming out from the kitchen. Located just south of Gardner's Basin, it makes for a good pit-stop when you're coming to town, or going home.
201 Melrose Ave., Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08401, USA609-350--6800Known For
- Take-out dining only
- Fried chicken and waffles
- Huge portions
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11. Knife and Fork Inn
$$$$ | |The historic Flemish building that holds this restaurant started as a private gentlemen's club in 1912 and was frequented by the notorious power brokers of the day until it was raided by Prohibition agents in 1927. Today it's owned by the Dougherty family, whose four generations have operated Dock's Oyster House, and seafood—from diver scallops and crab cakes to lobster preparations—shines here, while rib-eye, filet mignon, and rack of lamb satisfy landlubbers. Parties of eight or more can take advantage of their Private Dining option, with prix-fixe meals served in intimate rooms.
3600 Atlantic Ave., Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08401, USA609-344--1133Known For
- Storied history
- Award-winning wine list
- Daily happy hour half-prices appetizer and drink specials
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
12. Sandpiper Coastal Bar & Grill
$$ | |The seasonal tapas-style menu at the Sandpiper is perfect for a fun-loving crowd who wants to try a piece of everything, which you’ll want to do—crab-stuffed oysters, duck poutine tots, diver scallops, tenderloin sliders…you get the picture. The desserts are just as yummy with options like pull-apart monkey bread and chocolate brownie torte, as are the fruit-forward specialty cocktails. Another added bonus---the restaurant is helmed by New Jersey native John Zaitoun who has made local sourcing and seasonality the focus of the Sandpiper's menu including the restaurant's beer list which features beer from Cape May and Flying Fish Brewing Companies.
1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08401, USA609-449--1000Known For
- Whole roasted suckling pig (with 72-hour notice)
- Pull-apart Monkey Bread with vanilla ice cream for dessert
- Fruit-centric craft cocktails and Cape May Brewery beers
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.--Thurs. No lunch -
13. Tom Bailey's Market
$ | |Head to this butcher shop and deli and get in line for take-out. Tom Bailey's functions like a New York-style deli, churning out sandwiches, wraps, and salads for a steady stream of locals and summer residents. You can also pick up prime cuts of meat, homemade sausage, and even a selection of cheese, fruit, and desserts. On summer evenings from Thur.–Sun. waitstaff services the outdoor garden patio. At other times, you can take food to go or seat yourself.
1323 3rd Ave., Spring Lake, New Jersey, 07762, USA732-282--0920Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Mon.–Sat. 8–6, Sun. 8–4; in summer Thur–Sat until 9, Reservations not accepted -
14. Washington Inn
$$$ | |Pull out your good shoes and jacket: you're dining in an 1840s Victorian plantation home that's romantic enough for the O'Hara's of Tara. The Washington Inn has five dining areas, one of which is a wine cellar where 10,000 bottles await the uncorking. Flights of wine are available for those who prefer to take their cues from the sommelier. As for your meal, you can't go wrong starting with rock shrimp and lobster bisque, followed by bacon-wrapped twin pork tenderloins, and a dessert of fresh berries and chocolate mousse.
801 Washington St., Cape May, New Jersey, 08204, USA609-884--5697Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues.--Wed., Credit cards accepted, Memorial Day–Columbus Day, nightly; Mar.–May,Oct., and Dec., Fri.–Sat.; Jan., Feb, and Nov., Sat. only., Reservations essential -
15. Whispers
$ | |Evening meals in this renowned 40-seat, Victorian restaurant are perfectly romantic. Sink into red tufted chairs under ornate crystal chandeliers and relax. The owner personally handles reservations, welcomes diners, and oversees the staff. The contemporary menu changes weekly, but always emphasizes seafood, especially New Jersey sea scallops when they're in season. A full sushi menu is available year-round. In addition to fish, consider the lamb shank, the pork tenderloin, or the grilled, barrel-cut filet mignon. BYOB.
200 Monmouth Ave., Spring Lake, New Jersey, 07762, USA732-974--9755Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, daily from 5:30, Reservations essential -
16. White House Sub Shop
$ | |The place claims to have made more than 23 million overstuffed sandwiches since 1946. Make sure you grab a sub (don’t call it a hoagie, hero, or grinder) to enjoy on your trip home; there's also a location at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. You’ll probably need an Italian sub or a White House Special (similar to the Italian sub but with more of everything) to help you recover from all the fun you’ve had. Celebrities seem to love it too; check out the walls of photos and memorabilia, where even a framed towel used by Frank Sinatra during his last Atlantic City performance doesn't seem all that odd.
2301 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08401, USA609-345--1564Known For
- White House Special (similar to the Italian sub but with more)
- Atlantic City landmark since 1946
- James Beard Foundation named White House Subs an American Classic
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Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted -
17. Who's on Third Deli and Grill
$$ | |Munch on sandwiches—house roasted turkey or corned beef on rye are reliable choises—at the old-fashioned lunch counter. Or eat in the spacious dinette area, for hearty and reasonably priced meals. In summer, the deli stays open later and has entrées such as succulent pot roast. Who's on Third is open for breakfast, too.
1300 3rd Ave., Spring Lake, New Jersey, 07762, USA732-449--4233Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, daily 7:30–3, Reservations not accepted
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