Jersey Shore Dining Guide
From fresh-caught seafood to boardwalk classics, discover the best places to eat at the shore.
What Are You Craving?
Fresh Seafood
From dock to table - the freshest catches on the coast
Boardwalk Classics
Iconic shore eats you cant miss
Fine Dining
Upscale restaurants with ocean views
Casual & Family
Relaxed spots the whole family will love
Bars & Nightlife
Beach bars, rooftops, and late-night spots
Breakfast & Brunch
Start your beach day right
Dining by Town
Monmouth County
Atlantic County
Cape May County
Featured Restaurants
Lobster House
Cape May • Seafood
Legendary waterfront seafood since 1954. Fresh catches, raw bar, and stunning harbor views.
More Cape May restaurants →Mikes Seafood
Sea Isle City • Seafood
Family-run market and restaurant with the freshest catches. Try the lobster bisque.
More Sea Isle City restaurants →Marucas Tomato Pies
Seaside Heights • Pizza
Boardwalk institution since 1950. The original Jersey Shore tomato pie.
More Seaside Heights restaurants →Moonstruck
Asbury Park • Mediterranean
Upscale Mediterranean with an award-winning wine list. Romantic ambiance.
More Asbury Park restaurants →Knife & Fork Inn
Atlantic City • American Fine Dining
Historic steakhouse dating to 1912. Classic elegance and impeccable service.
More Atlantic City restaurants →Kleins Fish Market
Belmar • Seafood
Fresh-off-the-boat seafood with casual waterfront dining. BYOB.
More Belmar restaurants →Shore Dining Tips
Make Reservations
Summer weekends book up fast. Call ahead for popular spots, especially for parties of 4+.
BYOB Saves Money
Many shore restaurants are BYOB with no corkage fee. Bring your own wine and save.
Eat Early or Late
Peak dinner hours (6-8pm) have the longest waits. Try 5pm or after 8:30pm.
Ask About Catch of the Day
Local fish specials are often the freshest and best value.
🦀 Seafood Season Guide
Spring (Apr-May)
Flounder, striped bass, soft shell crab
Summer (Jun-Aug)
Lobster, blue crab, tuna, mahi-mahi
Fall (Sep-Nov)
Scallops, oysters, striped bass
Winter (Dec-Mar)
Oysters, clams, cod, monkfish
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