Waterfront Dining Spots to Visit this Summer
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coastline that offer breathtaking views, delicious food, and hand-mixed drinks. If you’re having trouble
deciding which Jersey Shore restaurant to visit, use these recommendations as a guide.
Marina Grille
Beach Tavern
On The Deck
Channel Marker Cafe
Proving Ground
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This outdoor bar located along the Sandy Hook Bay not only has de-
live music… need I say more? This is yet another beautiful location to
watch the sunset and look out at views of the New York City skyline. Visit
Facebook.com/TheSeafarerBar to see upcoming live music. The Seafarer
is located at 1 Atlantic St. in Highlands.
Located at the heart of downtown Asbury Park, this pizzeria turns out
pies with gourmet toppings and homemade sourdough in a roomy, industrial
space. Dining outside at Talula’s feels as though you are a tranquil
picnic in the countryside. Not to mention, they have dreamy artisan
550 Cookman Ave. in Asbury Park.
Heading home from the beach and craving classic Southern barbecue?
Lucky for you, this gem is just seven minutes away from the shore. The
barbecue and burgers joint has a vast craft beer menu to pair perfectly
with any dish offered. Check out the menu at SurfBBQ.com. Surf is located
at 132 East River Rd. in Rumson.
Pop’s Garage is right on the Asbury Park boardwalk. It is the perfect
spot to visit when you start to build up an appetite while sitting on the
beach. The beachfront restaurant offers locally sourced Mexican dishes.
Check out the menu at PopsGarageNJ.com. Pop’s Garage is located at
1000 Ocean Ave. in Asbury Park.
I hope you left this article hungry and ready to support delicious
This scenic, modern American eatery in Belmar has a spacious patio and
bar. If you’re a calamari person like me, you have to try the citrus calamari
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aGrilleNJ.com. Marina Grille is located at 905 River Rd. in Belmar.
This dockside eatery is on the Shrewsbury River in the Channel Marker Marina.
If you are craving fresh, delicious surf ‘n’ turf dishes and crafty cocktails,
Beach Tavern is the spot for you. Check out the menu at BeachTavern.
net. Beach Tavern is located at 33 West St. in Monmouth Beach.
Located right next to a marina, On The Deck will curb your cravings for anything
from pasta to a lobster roll. The indoor seating also offers great views
Check out the menu OnTheDeckRestaurant.com. On The Deck is located at
10 Simon Lake Dr. in Atlantic Highlands.
Channel Marker Cafe is located in the heart of Lavellette, the quaint beach
town with an array of wonderful spots to relax while dining. Channel Marker
Cafe is just the place to enjoy the bay views while grabbing breakfast
or the sunset during dinner. Check out the menu at ChannelMarkerCafe.
com. Channel Marker Cafe is located at 3245 Route 35 in Lavellette.
With views of Sandy Hook Bay, Proving Ground is the ideal location to
watch a beautiful sunset. The staff is so attentive and personable, which
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ProvingGround.com. Proving Ground is located at 56 Shrewsbury Ave. in
Highlands.
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Talula’s
Surf
Pop’s Garage
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