Dining in Ocean Grove
Restaurants, seafood, and local favorites in Ocean Grove, New Jersey.
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Sea Grass Restaurant
$$American restaurant in the Victorian enclave of Ocean Grove.
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Odyssey Coffee
$$Coffee shop in Ocean Grove.
Nagle's Apothecary Café
$Café in a restored 1890s apothecary with original tin ceiling and marble soda fountain. Breakfast, lunch, and homemade ice cream.
Must try: Homemade ice cream or egg sandwich
Eclectic café with creative sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. Local art adorns the walls. Cash only.
Must try: Daily soup special or homemade muffins
Raspberry Café
$Breakfast and brunch favorite with excellent omelets and pancakes. Long lines on weekend mornings—arrive early.
Must try: Stuffed French toast or omelets
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Old-fashioned ice cream parlor serving homemade ice cream since 1876. A Victorian-era institution.
Must try: Any homemade flavor
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