Best Restaurants in Ocean Grove
7 hand-picked restaurants in this monmouth County beach town
Looking for the best restaurants in Ocean Grove? We've curated the top spots based on quality, value, and local reputation. From budget-friendly options to upscale experiences, here are our top picks for restaurants in Ocean Grove.
Top 7 Restaurants
Moonstruck
$$$Upscale BYOB with Mediterranean-American cuisine in a Victorian setting. Sister location to the Asbury Park original.
Odyssey Coffee
$$Located in Ocean Grove.
Sea Grass Restaurant
$$Located in Ocean Grove.
Day's Ice Cream
$Old-fashioned ice cream parlor serving homemade ice cream since 1876. A Victorian-era institution.
Nagle's Apothecary Café
$Charming café in a restored 1890s apothecary with original tin ceiling and marble soda fountain. Breakfast, lunch, and homemade ice cream.
Raspberry Café
$Breakfast and brunch favorite with excellent omelets and pancakes. Long lines on weekend mornings—arrive early.
The Starving Artist
$Eclectic café with creative sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. Local art adorns the walls. Cash only.
Planning Your Visit to Ocean Grove?
Check out our complete guide to Ocean Grove with beaches, events, parking info, and more.
View Ocean Grove Guide →About Ocean Grove
Ocean Grove is unlike any other shore town—and that's entirely by design. Founded in 1869 as a Methodist camp meeting community, this square-mile enclave maintains its 19th-century character with an intensity that can feel almost theatrical until you realize it's completely genuine. This is a dry to...
Why Visit Ocean Grove?
- historic atmosphere
- dry town atmosphere
- quiet atmosphere
- arts community atmosphere
- spiritual atmosphere
Getting to Ocean Grove
- From NYC: 1hr
- From Philadelphia: 1hr 25min
- From Newark: 50min