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1. Rosie's Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1175)

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• American • Ocean Gate

Booked 34 times today

Fresh and exciting new bar and restaurant in Ocean Gate, NJ, right in the heart of Ocean County with water views of the beach, boardwalk and Toms River. We are bringing an elevated dining experience with a beautifully decorated coastal themed space, a great menu composed of the finest ingredients and hand crafted cocktails, a great wine list and expansive beer selection. Ask about the selection of dining areas including main dining room, private party room, semi private second floor dining room, outdoor second floor deck seating and the fun and hip bar/lounge area. We look forward to welcoming and serving you.

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2. Breakin Bread on the Boulevard

4.6

Exceptional(772)

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• Italian • Seaside Heights

Booked 18 times today

Family owned and operated Italian restaurant. We cook with lots of love. Our concept is old world Italian food made fresh daily with the finest ingredients. Our bread is delivered fresh daily from Nicolo’s Bakery in Montclair. Enjoy our traditional menu or come see us for weekly seasonal specials. Our motto is “your hearts will be happy and your bellies will be full.”

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3. Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails

4.5

Awesome(1259)

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• Contemporary American • Toms River

Booked 9 times today

Owners Vincenzo and Caterina Varriale redefine hospitality by welcoming you to their newest venture, Aqua Blu Kitchen &Cocktails. This one of a kind bar and restaurant offers an eclectic variety of dishes, uniquely vibrant and friendly service in a chic yet family friendly atmosphere. Our menu offers a seasonal modern twist on Italian cuisine. The invigorating space is made up of multiple dining rooms, three full service bars and a lounge. The restaurant is situated at 3410 Route 37 east Toms River, NJ, right at the foot of the Seaside bridge.

4. Raimondo's

4.8

Exceptional(2368)

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• Italian • Beach Haven

Booked 16 times today

If you don’t see the time you desire available, please call us as last minute cancellations can occur. For parties of 5 or more please call for your reservation; we are a small restaurant and try to accommodate everyone as best we can! We are a fine dining BYOB Italian restaurant that has served Long Beach Island for the past 25 years. We serve only the freshest local ingredients that are available to us. We have an assortment of meats, local seafood from Barnegat Light, and fresh produce from local growers. Everything is made to order, we will be more than happy to accommodate your requests as long as we have the ingredients. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the exceptional food while dining with us!

5. The Salt Shack

4.1

Excellent(52)

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• American • Long Beach Island

Booked 3 times today

The Salt Shack is where good food, cold drinks, and life on the water come together. The Salt Shack brings a fresh waterfront experience to the north side of the Causeway while preserving the marina's long-standing connection to Barnegat Bay. Gather with family and friends for casual bayside dining, handcrafted cocktails, sunset views, and dockside memories.Whether you're pulling into a slip, docking for lunch, or stopping by after a day on the water, The Salt Shack is your place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the best of the bay.

6. Rue 561 Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(625)

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• American • Toms River

Booked 7 times today

B.Y.O.B. Bistro, we are not your typical restaurant dining experience. Our mission is to bring the best tasting highest sustainable foods from all over the world to the shore. A local bistro with an innovative touch of the future with modernized trendy dishes that will satisfy. We only use the Highest of quality hand cut meats and wild caught seafoods that are crafted to perfection located off the jersey shore coast.

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7. Ocean Fresh Seafood Restaurant and Market

4.4

Awesome(54)

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• Seafood • Toms River

Booked 4 times today

Ocean Fresh offers the freshest, most flavorful seafood you’ll find anywhere. Dive into our mouthwatering selection of shellfish, peel-and-eat shrimp, live lobster, cold-water oysters, and fresh, daily-caught fish. Enjoy the unbeatable taste of the ocean—straight from the sea to your plate.Relax with outdoor dining in the spring and summer, and experience the best of both worlds with our unique restaurant and fresh fish market under one roof.Our raw bar is open for lunch and dinner, serving, oysters, scallops, steamer clams, mussels, and the freshest catch of the day.Fresh. Tasty. Ocean Fresh.Get Fresh

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8. The Mainland Kitchen + Pub

4.6

Exceptional(820)

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• American • Manahawkin

Booked 36 times today

*We pride ourselves on our family friendly atmosphere. While you dine with us please enjoy the all the amenities our property has to offer. Including top of the line electric go karts and over 100 games in the arcade! Fun for the entire family!*Enjoy live music Thursday-Saturday*Weekly food and drink specials*Please write in the visit notes if you have a preference in where you would like to sit (indoor or outside) We will do our best to accommodate everyone's needs. You can also select your seating preference. *Outdoor bookings are weather dependent, we will do our best to find a table inside if the weather does not cooperate. We cannot guarantee a table for you inside if outside seating is closed due to weather. *Fire pits are first come first serve

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9. Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI

4.4

Awesome(2119)

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• Seafood • Long Beach Island

Booked 11 times today

The Salt Kitchen & Bar located inside of Hotel LBI offers coastal-casual dining, featuring a bright open dining room with spectacular views of the Barnegat Bay. The dinner menu consists of local seafood, steaks, and chops.*Reservations are highly recommended. *Our phone lines are often busy during dinner service, however questions regarding dining may be answered after 3:00pm at 609-991-8001.*10 max party size. *We do not accommodate split parties.*Outside seating, in season, is available first come first serve with a reservation & non reservable.*There will be a $5 per person cake cutting fee for any cakes brought in from outside the premises.*Check-in is at the hostess stand by Salt Kitchen where a hostess will escort you to your table. *Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between October and the Spring season.

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10. Della Cucina Italiana

4.6

Exceptional(33)

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• Italian • Toms River

Booked 4 times today

Della Cucina Italian Restaurant is the Jersey Shore’s premier choice for authentic Italian American dining, rooted in three generations of family recipes. With over 25 years of experience, we specialize in making your dining experience memorable. We are a BYO restaurant. Host your next private event in our elegant dining room, which comfortably seats 30–40 guests for a delicious, family-style experience. Follow us on social media for the latest updates and happenings!

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Updated on 24/10/2026

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Allan
Philadelphia County •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Drinks were great, Tuna bites were tasty and the Veal Parm was outstanding! Service and cocktails were excellent as well
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Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails$$$$• Contemporary American• Toms River
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4.5
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Dru
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We went to Rosie’s to celebrate our 53rd anniversary. Our first time there and we were not disappointed at all. From the hostess station to the time we left, it was a wonderful experience. Our waitress Alexia was amazing. My husband ordered venison,it was a special and I ordered the short ribs. Our appetizer was a beautiful presentation of whipped ricotta with honey,prosciutto,figs,olives,roasted garlic bread. Not disappointed at all. Will always remember our experience there as a 5 star! Look forward to the next time we return. Staff was outstanding, from Alexia to the runners, to the bus boys!
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Rosie's Restaurant$$$$• American• Ocean Gate
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4.8
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Ernie
New Jersey •1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 Oct 2026
Quiet and clean. Food was good and waitress was polite.
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Breakin Bread on the Boulevard$$$$• Italian• Seaside Heights
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4.6
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scott
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Oct 2026
We went for the early dinner. What a great deal. The Caesar was superb, and the lobster and crab were delicious, not to mention the coffee and Tortufo. a perfect dinner for two under $100
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Raimondo's$$$$• Italian• Beach Haven
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4.8
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BillGold
Tampa / Central Florida West •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 Sept 2026
The Salt Shack is excellent in so many ways It’s a great dock and dine spot. The slips are well maintained and easy to dock at. The property is beautifully maintained. I really appreciate that you can make reservations in the restaurant which has a strong menu. Overall the food was very good and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. What a wonderful experience. Thank you
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The Salt Shack$$$$• American• Long Beach Island
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4.1

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1. Rosie's Restaurant

2. Breakin Bread on the Boulevard

3. Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails

4. Raimondo's

5. The Salt Shack

6. Rue 561 Bistro

7. Ocean Fresh Seafood Restaurant and Market

8. The Mainland Kitchen + Pub

9. Salt Kitchen at Hotel LBI

10. Della Cucina Italiana

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