10 restaurants in Ventnor from our directory, listed from the highest price level to the lowest. Hours and menus change, especially outside summer, so check with the business before you go.
Restaurant in Ventnor
Ventnor has more restaurants within walking distance of the boardwalk than its size suggests. Manna at 6406 Ventnor Ave is a BYOB with farm-to-table New American food, weekly-changing menus, and a 40-seat room. Sack O' Subs (since 1962, cash only) is the lunch institution.
10 Restaurants in Ventnor
Manna
$$$BYOB restaurant — farm-to-table New American with a menu that changes weekly based on what's in season. Expect $35–55 entrées, thoughtful plating, and a room that holds maybe 40 people. Reserve 2 weeks out for summer weekends and bring a serious bottle.
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Dim Sum & Then Some
$$Chinese dim sum and entrées on Ventnor Ave — a rare dim sum option at the shore. Soup dumplings, har gow, and roast pork buns alongside larger plates. Good for groups who want something different after a day at the beach.
Isabella's Ventnor Cafe
$$Breakfast and brunch café drawing regulars with omelets, pancakes, and espresso drinks. Relaxed indoor-outdoor vibe — good for a slow morning before the beach opens. Lines form by 10am on summer weekends.
Megu Sushi
$$Japanese sushi and Asian fusion restaurant on Ventnor Ave. A reliable BYOB option for when the group wants a break from seafood and Italian. Rolls, sashimi, and hot entrées in a casual setting.
Red Room Cafe
$$Intimate neighborhood café with quality coffee, light breakfast fare, and a rotating menu of sandwiches and soups. The kind of spot locals use as their regular morning stop rather than a tourist destination.
Sage
$$Mediterranean-leaning BYOB with a vegetarian-friendly menu heavy on grains, greens, and light proteins. The hummus plate, Greek salad, and pan-roasted fish are consistently good. A solid option when the rest of the table doesn't want pasta or red sauce.
Stella Restaurant Ventnor
$$Contemporary American restaurant on Ventnor Ave serving seasonal dishes with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. A step up from casual shore dining without requiring full-tasting-menu prices.
Dunkin'
$The reliable chain option on Ventnor Ave for coffee, iced drinks, and breakfast sandwiches. Quickest caffeine fix before the beach badge line forms.
Mento's Ice Cream & Water Ice
$Local ice cream and water ice shop that Ventnor families visit before or after the Wednesday Sunset Concerts. Water ice flavors rotate by season — cherry and lemon are always on the board.
Sack O' Subs
$Serving hoagies since 1962, cash only, with portions that feed two. The Italian and turkey clubs with sharp provolone are the moves. Third-generation locals will take offense if you call it "just a sub shop."
Quick Comparison
| Name | Price | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Manna | $$$ | BYOB, fine dining |
| Dim Sum & Then Some | $$ | dim sum, Chinese |
| Isabella's Ventnor Cafe | $$ | café, breakfast |
| Megu Sushi | $$ | sushi, BYOB |
| Red Room Cafe | $$ | café, coffee |
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