Dining in Seaside Heights

"Must-stop every trip" at 4.3/5 Google rating. Italian sausage sandwiches with peppers and onions, legendary cheeseballs, and fresh-squeezed lemonade. Essential for first-timers.

Must try: Italian sausage sandwich with peppers and cheeseballs

Trenton-style tomato pies since 1950—cheese first, sauce swirled on top. 4.7/5 Google, 7.5/10 from Barstool's Dave Portnoy. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Must try: Classic tomato pie

Instagram-worthy 24-inch mega slices. Mixed reviews cite staff rudeness and shocking prices ($164 for 4 pies reported), but photos are legendary.

Must try: 24-inch mega slice

"Relatively low-key" late-night slices in Seaside Park. Good for post-bar eating.

Must try: Late-night slice

The ONLY BYOB on the boardwalk with sit-down service at 4.7/5 stars. "Our favorite restaurant in Seaside" for Seafood Paella and Sunday Dinner specials.

Must try: Seafood Paella

"Never disappoints" with creative seasonal dishes. Requires reservations 1.5+ weeks ahead. Appropriate dress required—"NOT a flip-flop joint."

Must try: Seasonal specials

Consistently packed for tacos and margaritas. "Little-known secret" rooftop terrace with boardwalk views.

Must try: Tacos and margaritas on the rooftop