Dining in Seaside Heights

Shore Slice pairs pizza with grill fare in Seaside Heights.

Seaside Italian American Club, an Italian kitchen in Seaside Heights.

Boardwalk spot for Italian sausages and hot dogs. Located in Seaside Heights.

Shore Diner is Ortley Beach's diner stop.

The Shanty runs a bar and grille in Ortley Beach.

Senape's Bistro cooks American dishes in Ortley Beach.

Deli-and-grill combo from Ryan's on the Boulevard in Seaside Heights.

Klee's Bar & Grill serves American food in Seaside Heights.

J R's Ocean Grill cooks American plates in Seaside Heights.

Hooks Bar & Grill plates American food in Seaside Heights.

Ryan's handles deli counters and catering in Seaside Heights.

Palm Villa stacks deli sandwiches in Seaside Heights.

In & Out Deli makes quick sandwiches in Seaside Heights.

Pop's pours coffee in Seaside Heights.

Cafe fare at Montes in Seaside Heights.

Hemingway's Cafe sits at 613 Boulevard in Seaside Heights.

No 1 Chinese Food serves a Chinese menu in Seaside Heights.

Heavy Reel brews its own beer on the Boulevard 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