Dining in Ventnor
Restaurants, seafood, and local favorites in Ventnor, New Jersey.
american
Stella Restaurant Ventnor
$$Contemporary American restaurant on Ventnor Ave serving seasonal dishes with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. A step up from casual shore dining without requiring full-tasting-menu prices.
Manna
$$$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.
Must try: Chef's tasting menu
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."
Must try: The Special sub
Sage
$$Mediterranean-leaning BYOB with a vegetarian-friendly menu heavy on grains, greens, and light proteins. The hummus plate, Greek salad, and pan-roasted fish are consistently good. A solid option when the rest of the table doesn't want pasta or red sauce.
Must try: Mediterranean plates
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Red Room Cafe
$$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.
Isabella's Ventnor Cafe
$$Breakfast and brunch café drawing regulars with omelets, pancakes, and espresso drinks. Relaxed indoor-outdoor vibe — good for a slow morning before the beach opens. Lines form by 10am on summer weekends.
Must try: Weekend brunch specials
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Mento's Ice Cream & Water Ice
$Local ice cream and water ice shop that Ventnor families visit before or after the Wednesday Sunset Concerts. Water ice flavors rotate by season — cherry and lemon are always on the board.
japanese
Megu Sushi
$$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.
asian
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.
breakfast
Dunkin'
$The reliable chain option on Ventnor Ave for coffee, iced drinks, and breakfast sandwiches. Quickest caffeine fix before the beach badge line forms.
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