Five restaurant weeks, one coastline. Prix-fixe menus from $20-$45 at the Jersey Shore's best restaurants — with shoulder-season hotel rates that make a full weekend affordable.
The Jersey Shore doesn't run a single restaurant week — it runs five, timed to fill the shoulder-season months when hotel rates drop and reservations get easier. Cape May takes November, Atlantic City takes March, the northern shore runs in April and June, and Ocean City rounds out October. Pick your week, book early, and stay overnight to make the most of off-peak pricing.
| Event | Dates | Location | Prix-Fixe | Restaurants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Atlantic City | March 15-22, 2026 | Atlantic City | $25 / $35 / $45 prix-fixe | 35+ restaurants |
| Red Bank Restaurant Week | April 5-12, 2026 | Red Bank | $25 / $35 prix-fixe | 30+ restaurants |
| Asbury Park Restaurant Tour | April 19-26, 2026 | Asbury Park | $35 / $45 prix-fixe | 25+ restaurants |
| Jersey Shore Restaurant Week | June 8-14, 2026 | Monmouth & Ocean Counties | $30 / $40 prix-fixe | 60+ restaurants |
| Ocean City Restaurant Week | October 19-25, 2026 | Ocean City | $20 / $30 / $40 prix-fixe | 20+ restaurants |
| Cape May Restaurant Week | November 1-9, 2026 | Cape May | $25.26 / $35.26 / $45.26 | 45+ restaurants |
November 1-9, 2026
Cape May • 45+ restaurants
The flagship culinary event of the Jersey Shore. Cape May's Victorian fine-dining scene is at its best during restaurant week, with three-course menus at every price point and shoulder-season hotel rates that make a full weekend affordable.
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March 15-22, 2026
Atlantic City • 35+ restaurants
Casino steakhouses and celebrity-chef restaurants at a fraction of list prices. The best week of the year to try Bobby Flay Steak, Izakaya, and Olon without the resort markup.
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June 8-14, 2026
Monmouth & Ocean Counties • 60+ restaurants
Kicks off the summer dining season right before Memorial Day weekend. Book Asbury Park's best (Reyla, Cross & Orange, Talula's) or head to LBI for Plantation and Black Whale Bar & Fish House.
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April 19-26, 2026
Asbury Park • 25+ restaurants
Pre-summer soft launch for the boardwalk restaurants. Langosta Lounge, Reyla, Pascal & Sabine, and Bond Street Bar & Grill all participate. Pair with live music at The Stone Pony or Asbury Lanes.
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October 19-25, 2026
Ocean City • 20+ restaurants
The most affordable restaurant week on the Jersey Shore. OC is a dry town, so no wine pairings, but that keeps prices low and families welcome. Great for three-generation trips.
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April 5-12, 2026
Red Bank • 30+ restaurants
The most upscale restaurant week in Monmouth County. Nicholas (one of NJ's only 5-star dining rooms) participates most years.
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Cape May for fine dining (Nov), Atlantic City for casino steakhouses (March), the northern shore for boardwalk classics (April, June), Ocean City for families (Oct).
Top restaurants fill within 48 hours of reservations opening. Tuesday-Thursday gets you the same menu with more availability.
Shoulder-season hotel rates are 40-60% off summer. Two nights lets you try two or three restaurants without rushing.
Top restaurants book solid within 48 hours of reservations opening. Set a calendar reminder 2-3 weeks before the week starts.
Weekends book first and fastest. Tuesday-Thursday dinners get you the same menu at the same price with more table availability.
Restaurant Weeks run in April, June, October, and November — hotels are 40-60% cheaper than summer. A two-night stay often costs less than a single summer night.
At licensed restaurants, most chefs offer optional $15-$25 wine pairings. At BYOB spots, bring a bottle that matches the menu — ask staff what pairs best.
Restaurant Week is a discount for you, not a discount for your server. Tip 20% on what the meal would normally cost, not the prix-fixe price.
Book lunch at one restaurant and dinner at another. At $30 prix-fixe each, you sample two kitchens for less than a single summer dinner.
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