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Best Restaurants in Ortley Beach

4 hand-picked restaurants in this ocean County beach town

Looking for the best restaurants in Ortley Beach? 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 Ortley Beach.

Top 4 Restaurants

1

Hemingway's Cafe

$$

Local favorite for breakfast and lunch. Casual beachy atmosphere.

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2

Nearby Lavallette Dining

$$

Lavallette (5 min north) offers Crab's Claw Inn for waterfront seafood and Carluccio's for coal-fired pizza.

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3

Nearby Seaside Heights Dining

$$

Seaside Heights (5 min south) offers the full boardwalk dining experience including Midway Steak House, Maruca's Tomato Pies, and Spicy Cantina.

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4

Barnacle Bill's

$

Grab snacks and treats at this iconic mini golf spot. Ice cream, snacks, and refreshments after a round.

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About Ortley Beach

Ortley Beach is what a Jersey Shore community looks like before marketing teams get involved—10-15 blocks of beach houses, one beloved mini golf spot, and families who've been coming for generations without needing to explain why. Technically an unincorporated area of Toms River (Dover Beaches South...

Why Visit Ortley Beach?

  • classic atmosphere
  • family friendly atmosphere
  • intimate atmosphere
  • unpretentious atmosphere
  • welcoming atmosphere

Getting to Ortley Beach

  • From NYC: 1hr 25min
  • From Philadelphia: 1hr 20min
  • From Newark: 1hr 10min