Dining in Point Pleasant Beach
Restaurants, seafood, and local favorites in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.
italian
Spot Pizza Grill
$$Pizza plus grill items at the Spot in Point Pleasant Beach.
Spano's Ristorante Italiano
$$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 Pizza
$$Rosie's bakes pizza in Point Pleasant Beach.
Rita's Italian Ice-Frozen
$$Rita's Italian ice and frozen custard stand in Point Pleasant Boro.
Pizza Express
$$Quick pizza from Pizza Express in Point Pleasant Boro.
Pats Pizza
$$Pats Pizza slices in Point Pleasant Boro.
Oakwoods Point Pizza
$$Oakwoods Point bakes pizza in Point Pleasant Boro.
Mileto Polish-Italian Gourmet
$$Polish and Italian gourmet foods side by side at Mileto in Point Pleasant Beach.
Maria's Pizza Point Pleasant
$$Maria's Point Pleasant location for pizza.
Maria's Pizza
$$Maria's Pizza bakes pies in Point Pleasant Boro.
Luigi's Famous Pizza
$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 Specs
$$Joe Leone's Italian specialties shop on Bridge Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach.
Grazianos Italian Restaurant
$$Graziano's serves Italian dinners in Point Pleasant Boro.
american
Sofia Grille
$$Sofia Grille cooks American dinners in Point Pleasant Beach.
Sinners Steakhouse
$$Steaks headline at Sinners in Point Pleasant Beach.
Silver Lake Kitchen
$$Kitchen-style American cooking near Silver Lake in Point Pleasant Boro.
Shore Points BBQ
$$Barbecue smoked at Shore Points in Point Pleasant Beach.
Shore House Tavern
$$Tavern food and drinks at the Shore House in Point Pleasant Beach.
Quarter House Restaurant
$$The Quarter House serves American meals in Point Pleasant Boro.
Point Lobster Bar & Grill
$$Lobster leads the bar-and-grill menu at Point Lobster in Point Pleasant Beach.
Poached Pear Bistro
$$The Poached Pear runs a bistro dining room in Point Pleasant Beach.
Origins Bistro
$$Origins Bistro cooks American plates in Point Pleasant Boro.
Offshore Restaurant
$$The Offshore serves American fare in Point Pleasant Beach.
Ob Diner
$$OB Diner works a classic diner menu in Point Pleasant Boro.
Martells Shrimp Bar
$$Shrimp bar service from Martell's in Point Pleasant Beach.
Martells Sea Tiki Bar
$$Martell's Sea Tiki Bar mixes drinks in Point Pleasant Beach.
Klotz's Kitchen
$$Klotz's Kitchen cooks American basics in Point Pleasant Boro.
John & Elaine's Restaurant
$$John & Elaine's runs an American menu in Point Pleasant Beach.
Joe's Bagel & Grill
$$The Point Pleasant Boro outpost of Joe's Bagel & Grill.
Idle Hour Bar & Grill
$$Idle Hour keeps a bar-and-grill menu in Point Pleasant Boro.
Grenville Restaurant
$$Dining room of the Grenville in Bay Head.
Clark's Bar & Grill
$$Waterfront bar and grill on Arnold Avenue with dockside dining and fresh seafood.
Oceanfront tiki bar with tropical drinks, live music, and beachy vibes. The best spot for sunset drinks on the boardwalk.
Must try: Signature tiki cocktail at sunset
Daniel's Bistro
$$Upscale bistro with seasonal menu. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.
seafood
Shore Fresh Seafood Market-Restaurant
$$Dual-purpose seafood market and casual restaurant where you can buy raw or have them prepare it. Fluke, bluefish, striped bass, and blue crab in season — the kind of place you go when you want to know exactly where your fish came from.
Red's Lobster Pot Restaurant
$$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
Red's Lobster Pot
$$Seasonal seafood spot with massive portions and waterfront setting. Famous for lobster rolls and fried clams. Expect lines in peak season—worth the wait.
Must try: Lobster roll
Spike's Fish Market
$$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
cafe
Rook Coffee
$$Rook Coffee's shop in Point Pleasant Boro.
I'm A Local Beach House Cafe
$$Beach-house cafe called I'm A Local in Point Pleasant Beach.
Green Planet Coffee Co
$$Green Planet brews coffee in Point Pleasant Beach.
Delicious Bagels
$Fresh bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.
Divi Tree Coffee
$Coffee shop on Bridge Avenue. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.
japanese
Kumo Sushi & Hibachi
$$Kumo pairs sushi rolls with hibachi tables in Point Pleasant Beach.
mexican
Guacamole Mexican Restaurant
$$Guacamole cooks Mexican dishes in Point Pleasant Boro.
Dona Julia Mexican Kitchen
$$Mexican kitchen on Richmond Avenue. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.
asian
Chinese Gourmet
$Chinese restaurant serving traditional favorites near Route 88.
casual
Corner Bagelry
$$Bagel shop and deli on Arnold Avenue.
ice cream
Legendary since 1976. Homemade ice cream with unique flavors—lines out the door all summer. Multiple locations. Simply the best.
Must try: Any flavor—they're all incredible
Dairy Queen
$Classic ice cream and treats. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.
boardwalk
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Food
$Multiple food stands throughout the boardwalk—pizza, funnel cake, sausage & peppers, cotton candy. Classic boardwalk fare.
Must try: Funnel cake and pizza slice
pizza
Domino's
$Pizza chain on Bridge Avenue. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.
Dona Julia Pizza Diner
$$Pizza and diner fare. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.
breakfast
Dunkin'
$Coffee and breakfast chain on Route 35 South. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.
Dunkin'
$Coffee and breakfast chain on Route 88. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.
Dunkin'
$Coffee and breakfast chain on Bridge Avenue. Located in Point Pleasant Beach.
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