Dining in Point Pleasant Beach

Pizza plus grill items at the Spot in Point Pleasant Beach.

Point Pleasant Beach's go-to BYOB Italian with a menu of pasta, chicken, and veal dishes that regulars have been ordering for years. Generous portions, red-sauce classics, and a warm family atmosphere. Bring a good Chianti and plan to share.

Must try: Pasta and veal dishes

Rosie's bakes pizza in Point Pleasant Beach.

Rita's Italian ice and frozen custard stand in Point Pleasant Boro.

Quick pizza from Pizza Express in Point Pleasant Boro.

Pats Pizza slices in Point Pleasant Boro.

Oakwoods Point bakes pizza in Point Pleasant Boro.

Polish and Italian gourmet foods side by side at Mileto in Point Pleasant Beach.

Maria's Point Pleasant location for pizza.

Maria's Pizza bakes pies in Point Pleasant Boro.

Boardwalk-adjacent pizza institution serving classic Jersey-style slices and pies. Thin, crispy crust with quality mozzarella and a sauce that has kept the locals coming back for decades. Slices run $3–4 and hold up well walking along the boardwalk.

Must try: Classic cheese slice

Joe Leone's Italian specialties shop on Bridge Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach.

Graziano's serves Italian dinners in Point Pleasant Boro.

Sofia Grille cooks American dinners in Point Pleasant Beach.

Steaks headline at Sinners in Point Pleasant Beach.

Kitchen-style American cooking near Silver Lake in Point Pleasant Boro.

Barbecue smoked at Shore Points in Point Pleasant Beach.

Tavern food and drinks at the Shore House in Point Pleasant Beach.

The Quarter House serves American meals in Point Pleasant Boro.

Lobster leads the bar-and-grill menu at Point Lobster in Point Pleasant Beach.

The Poached Pear runs a bistro dining room in Point Pleasant Beach.

Origins Bistro cooks American plates in Point Pleasant Boro.

The Offshore serves American fare in Point Pleasant Beach.

OB Diner works a classic diner menu in Point Pleasant Boro.

Shrimp bar service from Martell's in Point Pleasant Beach.

Martell's Sea Tiki Bar mixes drinks in Point Pleasant Beach.

Klotz's Kitchen cooks American basics in Point Pleasant Boro.

John & Elaine's runs an American menu in Point Pleasant Beach.

The Point Pleasant Boro outpost of Joe's Bagel & Grill.

Idle Hour keeps a bar-and-grill menu in Point Pleasant Boro.

Dining room of the Grenville in Bay Head.

Waterfront bar and grill on Arnold Avenue with dockside dining and fresh seafood.

Oceanfront tiki bar with tropical drinks, live music, and beachy vibes. The best spot for sunset drinks on the boardwalk.

Must try: Signature tiki cocktail at sunset

Upscale bistro with seasonal menu. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.

Dual-purpose seafood market and casual restaurant where you can buy raw or have them prepare it. Fluke, bluefish, striped bass, and blue crab in season — the kind of place you go when you want to know exactly where your fish came from.

The lobster roll pilgrimage stop at the Manasquan Inlet — massive chilled lobster meat in a buttered bun alongside fried clam platters that have made this an institution. Lines form by 11am on summer weekends. BYOB, cash friendly, worth every minute of the wait.

Must try: Lobster roll and fried clam platter

Seasonal seafood spot with massive portions and waterfront setting. Famous for lobster rolls and fried clams. Expect lines in peak season—worth the wait.

Must try: Lobster roll

Serving Point Pleasant since 1926. Fresh fish market with casual counter service. Get it to go or have them fry it on the spot.

Must try: Daily fresh catch

Casual waterfront dining with views of the inlet. Fresh seafood, cold drinks, and a relaxed shore atmosphere.

Must try: Fried shrimp platter

Rook Coffee's shop in Point Pleasant Boro.

Beach-house cafe called I'm A Local in Point Pleasant Beach.

Green Planet brews coffee in Point Pleasant Beach.

Fresh bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.

Coffee shop on Bridge Avenue. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.

Kumo pairs sushi rolls with hibachi tables in Point Pleasant Beach.

Sushi counter on Bridge Avenue in Point Pleasant Boro.

Guacamole cooks Mexican dishes in Point Pleasant Boro.

Mexican kitchen on Richmond Avenue. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.

Chinese restaurant serving traditional favorites near Route 88.

Bagel shop and deli on Arnold Avenue.

Legendary since 1976. Homemade ice cream with unique flavors—lines out the door all summer. Multiple locations. Simply the best.

Must try: Any flavor—they're all incredible

Classic ice cream and treats. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.

Multiple food stands throughout the boardwalk—pizza, funnel cake, sausage & peppers, cotton candy. Classic boardwalk fare.

Must try: Funnel cake and pizza slice

Pizza chain on Bridge Avenue. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.

Pizza and diner fare. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.

Coffee and breakfast chain on Route 35 South. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.

Coffee and breakfast chain on Route 88. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.

Coffee and breakfast chain on Bridge Avenue. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.