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Food, Dining Out
"Low
Tide" by Anthony Ventura
See Anchor & Palette Gallery, Bay Head, under Art &
Antiques
Below is a guide to Food and Dining Out in northern Ocean and Monmouth counties.
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Dining Out
Coffee House
Specialty Food Market
Tea Room
Dining Out
THE ARK
401 Highway 35
North, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 295-1122
The Ark's pub-like atmosphere offers casual dining at
affordable prices. Daily luncheon and dinner specials featuring
fresh salads, seafood, and steaks cooked to perfection. Sit back
and enjoy our fine wines by the glass. 80 beers from around the
world. Open seven days 11:30 AM to 2:00 AM. Early-Bird dinners
Mon. - Fri. 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Children's menu available.
Karaoke every Wed. Live entertainment Fri. and Sat. Happy Hour
Mon. - Fri. 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM; Sun. 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Private
banquet room. On or off premise catering available. Gift
certificates. V, MC, AMEX, DISC accepted.
ASAHI JAPANESE HIBACHI, STEAK HOUSE & SUSHI BAR
99 Taylor Avenue (Route 71), Manasquan, (732) 223-2669 or (732)
223-2789
www.AsahiNJ.com
Asahi is the most original and creative Japanese restaurant in
the area. Anyone who enjoys sushi, steak, or hibachi, is in for a
special treat. Their “Big Sushi Rolls” are truly
special. For lunch, the list of Hibachi, lunch roll combinations,
and lunch box specials can please any appetite. For dinner, there
are so many selections, from soups and salads to appetizers and
entrees to A La Carte, that you cannot experience them all in one
visit. From lobster to duck, lamb to filet mignon, sea bass to
red snapper, sea scallops to chicken, and all the vegetarian
treats you crave, this restaurant is worthy of your attention.
Don't miss your next favorite restaurant!
THE BEANERY LTD.
516 Bay Avenue,
Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 295-9669
www.TheBeanery.net
A Neighborhood Gathering Place. Open Mon. - Thurs. 10:00 AM
– 4:00 PM; Fri. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat. 9:00 AM –
5:00 PM. Major Credit Cards. We offer a combination of enticing
fresh sandwiches, salads, wraps, quiche, and a full service
Espresso/Tea Bar. Our menu is unique and made to order! There is
always something good happening in the friendly, warm confines of
The Beanery. We are available for private parties such as
showers, christenings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, etc. Many
refreshing frozen blended drinks available along with a variety
of decadent desserts. Fresh bulk coffee and tea available. Visit
us @ www.TheBeanery.net.
CERVINO'S ITALIAN & AMERICAN CUISINE
300 Union Avenue, Union Beach (732) 888-0737
www.cervinos.net
For those who crave a “Wine
& Dine” evening in the true New York City Style, but
don't wish to battle the Turnpike and tunnels, we strongly
recommend a visit to Cervino's. Specializing in authentic
Northern-Italian cooking, Cervino's extensive menu, creative
nightly specials, and superb wine list will satisfy every taste.
Service here is warm, thorough, and professional, and the elegant
bar and dining room provide a perfect setting to relax and
celebrate romance, friendship, or your special occasion.
Candlelight, soft music, a full-service cocktail bar, and
dazzling dessert cart---Cervino's presents fine dining the way it
was meant to be enjoyed. Now featuring live music every Thursday,
Friday and Sunday nights. Conveniently located just off Route 36
in Union Beach, within five minutes of GSP Exit 117. Free parking
on the premises. Private parties welcome. Serving Lunch every
Friday from 11:30 AM. Dinner: Tues. - Sun. from 5:00 PM. Closed
Mondays.
EL JINETE MEXICAN RESTAURANT &
GRILL
600 Mule Road, Toms River, (732) 240-9047
This is a friendly, family run restaurant unlike any other. Edgar
and Carina, husband and wife, create an atmosphere and an
assortment of menu items you will return for again and again.
Whether you think you like Mexican food or not, you will love
this food. From traditional favorites made like you would have
them in Mexico to selections that will have you asking,
“where have they been so long?” Every meal is prepared
to order. It does not need to be hot and spicy, they offer dishes
like Macarrones, a grilled chicken over penne pasta with your
choice of basil of pesto creme or tomato sauce. Ask for guacamole
and wait as the avocado is sliced and prepared to perfection.
Forget what you have come to expect from your typical Mexican
restaurant—come to El Jinete once, you'll be back. B.Y.O.B.
EUROPA SOUTH
Highway 35 & Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732)
295-1500
www.europasouth.com
The Jersey Shore's first and foremost restaurant serving true
Portuguese and Spanish cuisine. Enjoy a fine dining experience in
a casual Portuguese/Spanish atmosphere. Specializing in seafood.
Large three to five pound live lobsters available. Newly
renovated bar and lounge. Stocked wine cellar. Vintage Port. New
off premise catering menu available. Open seven days. Lunch 11:30
AM - 3:00 PM starting at $6.95. Dinner 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Friday
and Saturday `til 11:00 PM; dinner served on Sunday from 12:00
PM. Early-Bird Dinners Tuesday – Friday: starting at $17.95
complete. (Dishes range from salmon to surf and turf.) Live Latin
and American entertainment Fridays and Saturdays 9:00 PM –
1:30 AM. "Best Spanish/Portuguese
FINS - A MEXI-CALI GRILL
120 Main Street, Bradley Beach, (732) 897-8600
www.FinsUSA.com
“It's always summer on the inside.” You must try
this unique Tropi-Cali grill with it's West Coast style burritos,
wraps, and salads to mention just a few of the delicious and
extensive menu items. Sip fresh fruit smoothies and watch surf
and extreme sports videos on their five TVs while you groove to
the reggae tunes. This is a vegetarian friendly grill with plenty
of chicken, steak, and seafood to satisfy anyone's taste. Low
carb selections, and they honor Weight Watcher points too.
Catering available for all occasions. Eat In - Take Out - Unwind!
Call for delivery. Lunch and dinner served daily.
FRANKIE'S BAR & GRILL
414
Richmond Avenue (Highway 35 South), Point Pleasant Beach, (732)
892-6000
www.frankiesbarandgrill.com
Casual restaurant/saloon specializing in fresh fish daily,
charbroiled steaks, 10 oz. burgers, jumbo sandwiches, and
oversized fresh salads. Daily blackboard specials. Food
served til 1:00 AM daily. Sunday Champagne Brunch. Happy Hour
Mon. - Fri. 4:00 - 6:30 PM. Ten TVs and satellites for all sports
events. Open seven days for lunch/dinner 11:30 AM to 2:00
AM.
IHOP RESTAURANT
178 Route 37 East, Toms River, (732) 349-4555
297 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, (609) 978-4370
A family restaurant staffed with friendly people who make your
visit enjoyable. Featuring a diversified menu and popular value
meal dinners. Open seven days a week. Toms River location is open
twenty-four hours. A great family place!
LATITUDE 40 N
816 Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-8553
www.Latitude40N.com
Latitude 40º N is one of the Jersey Shore's most
exciting new restaurants! Located in the heart of the Point
Pleasant Beach downtown area, Latitude features casual dining in
a bright, welcoming, and tranquil atmosphere. Executive Chef and
owner Randy Pietro, a Point Pleasant resident and Ocean County
native, is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. He
brings many years of culinary expertise including fifteen years
as the Executive Chef at the famous Mickey Mantle's restaurant in
NYC. Mr. Pietro's mission has been to offer moderately priced,
beautifully presented dishes prepared using top quality
ingredients and outstanding recipes that are both unique and
traditional. Reward your senses!
MERITAGE
1969 Highway 34
South, (732) 974-5566
www.meritagerestaurant.com
Meritage is stirring up the region with its European and
Asian influenced new American cuisine. Robert Candiotti and
Richard Dowd, chef/owners with years of cooking experience in New
York City and New Jersey's top restaurants, were awarded three
stars in the Asbury Park Press and The Bergen Record, and are
listed among the Zagat Guide's top restaurants in the country.
Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM; Lunch Tues. - Fri. 12:00 noon
to 2:30 PM; Dinner served Tues. – Sun. Starting at 5:00 PM;
We can accommodate private gatherings of 10 to 130 guests. Gift
certificates are available. Only minutes from Spring Lake and
Belmar. Reservations recommended.
PILOT HOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR
799 Route 70, Brick, (732) 920-8900
www.pilothouserestaurant.com
Casual dining in a unique atmosphere, cocktails, and
entertainment overlooking the beautiful Metedeconk River. Come
and experience our New England-style lighthouse building with
exposed beams, twenty-foot sail fan, and enclosed scenic deck
where you can dine year-round. Our professional chefs will
prepare to order a variety of appetizers and salads as well as
prime rib and steaks, fresh seafood, and our new Sushi Bar. Most
entrees from $13.95 to $19.95. Fresh baked bread and pastries!
Voted #1 in 2003, 2004, and 2005 for Great Dining and #1 in 2004
and 2005 for Sunday Brunch and Best Desserts by the Asbury Park
Press. Open seven days. Dinner served Monday - Saturday from 4:00
PM and Sunday from 12:30 PM; Sunday Brunch 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM.
Live entertainment Thursday and Friday nights. Major credit cards
accepted.
ROD'S OLDE IRISH
TAVERN
507 Washington
Boulevard, Sea Girt, (732) 449-2020
www.rodstavern.com
Casual restaurant/bar in an old-fashioned,
turn-of-the-century saloon atmosphere. Fresh fish daily, grilled
steaks, 10 oz. burgers, jumbo sandwiches, oversized fresh salads,
and daily blackboard specials. Sunday Champagne Brunch 11:00
AM – 2:00 PM. Happy Hour Mon. - Fri. 4:00 - 6:30 PM. Ten TVs
and satellites for all sports events. Open for lunch and dinner
Mon. – Sat. 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM –
12:00 PM.
SIMKO'S GRILL
403 Higgins Avenue, Brielle, (732) 528-9989
www.SimkosGrill.com
Considered by many as one of the best-valued restaurants on the
Jersey Shore. Featuring a world class menu, which translates into
a great dining experience. Simko's Grill is easily accessible at
the base of the Route 35 bridge in Brielle. The bar area with its
twenty-five TV's offers patrons an opportunity to watch all of
their favorite sporting events. We also offer a children's menu.
Open seven days for lunch and dinner, with early dinner specials
at $13.95 complete, Mon. - Fri. 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Dinner
served til 10:00 PM Sun. - Thurs. and 11:00 PM on Fri. and Sat.
Late night menu available til 12:00 PM. Our party room
accommodates up to fifty people for all those “special”
occasions. Truly a restaurant “not to miss!”
STEWART'S OF KEARNY
245 Drum Point Road, Brick, (732) 920-0393
522 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 899-2280
338 Kearny Avenue, Kearny, (201) 991-1436
www.StewartsOfKearny.com
We are open for lunch and dinner. We offer delicious homemade
soups, daily specials, and serve seafood, steak, chicken, and a
variety of salads. We should mention our appy's -- tasty corn
fritters and crab bites, just to name a few. We also feature a
Scottish menu as well as a take out menu where fish and chips are
very popular. Visit our Scottish, Irish, and English specialty
stores. Retail opens at 9:30 AM. Mail orders are taken at our
Brick location or visit our web site.
Coffee House
THE BEANERY LTD.
516 Bay Avenue,
Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 295-9669
www.TheBeanery.net
A Neighborhood Gathering Place. Open Mon. - Thurs. 10:00 AM
– 4:00 PM; Fri. 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat. 9:00 AM –
5:00 PM. Major Credit Cards. We offer a combination of enticing
fresh sandwiches, salads, wraps, quiche, and a full service
Espresso/Tea Bar. Our menu is unique and made to order! There is
always something good happening in the friendly, warm confines of
The Beanery. We are available for private parties such as
showers, christenings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, etc. Many
refreshing frozen blended drinks available along with a variety
of decadent desserts. Fresh bulk coffee and tea available. Visit
us @ www.TheBeanery.net.
Specialty Food Market
SPRING LAKE BOTTLE SHOP
1400 Third Avenue, Spring Lake, (732) 449-5525
www.bottleshop.com
We have been family owned & managed Wine Merchants since
1972, with the next generation of 30-something siblings working
in the shop today. In 2004 we launched our website
www.bottleshop.com, expanded the store, and built a temperature
controlled wine vault on the premises to hold our finest
collectibles. Our commitment to being the best in the industry
includes daily tasting, researching, wine & food pairing and
traveling. Besides having an enormous selection of wines in every
price range, we have an extensive collection of the finest
Spirits, Vintage Port, Sauternes, special Cordials and Champagne.
We have also been well known since the `70's for creating
beautiful Gift Baskets, filled with wine, fresh cheese, French
p’tÈ, imported olives, fine cookies, chocolates and various
everyday gourmet goodies. A special interest of ours is organic
foods & wines as well.
Tea Room
THE LIZZIE ROSE
219 East Main Street, Tuckerton, (609) 296-1551
Revisit the charm and elegance of the
Victorian Era at the Lizzie Rose. The newest jewel on Route 9, in
the heart of historic Tuckerton, is an authentic, fully restored
Victorian Sea Captain's House that is home to an elegant Tea
Room. You'll find wonderfully unique teapots, teas, lamps and
finials, hand-painted furniture, art deco, antiques, unique toys,
florals, plus fine women's accessories. The Lizzie Rose is the
winner of the Times Beacon Readers Choice Award for one of the
best gifts shops, so you can be sure to find the most unique
gifts for everyone and any occasion! Afternoon Tea in the
Victorian Conservatory is available by reservation. Open daily
10:00 AM - 5 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Closed Tues.