Dining in Beach Haven

Barbecue plates at Smokey's in Surf City.

Shore Good Donuts is Ship Bottom's donut stop.

Shore & Anchor Kitchens cooks American fare in Beach Haven.

Sports pub in the Beach Haven Crest stretch of LBI.

Scojo's Eatery serves American plates in Surf City.

Sandbar Mini Golf runs its course in Beach Haven.

The Sand Bar serves drinks and American bites in Beach Haven.

Kitchen-and-bar pairing American food with drinks in Ship Bottom.

Bar and grille on Surf City's north side.

Casual eatery in Surf City.

Surfside grill cooking American fare in Beach Haven.

Nardi's Tavern serves food and drinks in Long Beach Township.

Market-and-kitchen hybrid on LBI, based in Ship Bottom.

Joe Pop's Shore Bar, a Ship Bottom bar with American food.

Neighborhood tavern in Beach Haven.

Snack-bar counter service in Beach Haven.

Dining at the High Bar Harbor Yacht Club in Long Beach Township.

24-HOUR diner featured on Man v. Food for their nuclear wings challenge. Breakfast all day, late-night crowd favorite. An LBI institution.

Must try: Nuclear wings (if you dare) or breakfast at 2am

Casual dining with good pub fare, craft beers, and a lively bar scene. Popular with locals and visitors alike.

Must try: Burgers and local brews

Upscale contemporary American at the boutique Daddy O Hotel. Seasonal menu with local ingredients. Worth the short drive.

Must try: Chef's seasonal specials

Classic diner with American fare on Long Beach Blvd. Located in Beach Haven.

Restaurant and bar on E 9th Street. Located in Beach Haven.

Donuts and coffee out the side door in Beach Haven.

The Sandbox Cafe pours coffee in Surf City.

Craft brewery pouring its own beers in Ship Bottom.

Pizza and pasta house from Scojo's in Surf City.

Russo's plates Italian classics in Beach Haven.

Italian ice and frozen custard from the regional Rita's chain in Beach Haven.

Ray's Sunset Pizza slices in Harvey Cedars.

Panzone's Beach Haven location for pizza and pasta.

Panzone's Surf City shop bakes pies.

Mario's stocks an Italian market in Surf City.

Pizza americana from Liberta in Long Beach Township.

Joey's bakes pizza in Beach Haven.

Seafood company counter from Pinky Shrimp's in Long Beach Township.

Chowder and seafood specialist on Bay Avenue.

Upscale-casual seafood with $1 oyster happy hour on the outdoor deck. Fresh catch, craft cocktails, and lively atmosphere.

Must try: $1 happy hour oysters

NYC-style bagels and deli sandwiches at Jack's in Ship Bottom.

Ice cream parlor scooping in Harvey Cedars.

Ice cream stand at the Mayo's in Ship Bottom.

Classic LBI ice cream parlor with homemade flavors. A must-stop after dinner or Fantasy Island.

Must try: Seasonal special flavor