Whether you are craving a favorite dish, trying to discover new flavors from global cuisines, or just looking for a fun place for a meal with a view, Long Beach Island has your dining desires covered.
We rounded up seven of the best restaurants and eateries on Long Beach Island to give you a hearty sampling of what this sunny and vibrant place has to offer.
Crust & Crumb Bakery
9 North Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
If you fancy sweet treats, this iconic LBI bakery is sure to satisfy your cravings. Drop by for its delectable white cream doughnuts, the house specialty. Crust & Crumb also boasts of a fun cinnamon- and sugar-sprinkled pastry called “elephant ears,” so named because of their attention-grabbing size.
Panzone’s Pizza & Pasta
1106 North Bay Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
2117 Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, NJ 08008
Established in 1980, Panzone’s has locations in Beach Haven and in Surf City. The restaurant is not just a pizza restaurant; it also serves some of the best steak sandwiches and subs on the island.
Parker’s Garage & Oyster Saloon
116 Northwest Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
Parker’s Garage has an easy-going ambience combined with a nostalgic vibe. What else can you expect from a restaurant carved out of a former houseboat rental shop and engine repair shop?
This fresh seafood restaurant and oyster saloon is as iconic as Long Beach Island dining destinations get, with roots dating as far back as the early 1900s.
Salt Kitchen & Bar
Hotel LBI, 350 West, Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
Hotel LBI’s flagship restaurant seats 200 guests and offers a menu that can be best described as “ casual fine dining.” This place shows off the best flavors from around the area, serving made-from-scratch dishes using only the freshest produce from local farmers and fishermen. Specialties of the house include the all-time favorites Viking Village Scallops and the 14oz Prime NY Strip Steak.
Scojo’s Restaurant
307 North Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, NJ 08008
A local favorite since 1998, this family-owned restaurant in Surf City is the ideal location for a filling brunch. Not only does it have a hearty selection of American comfort food favorites, it’s also famous for its lobster rolls, homemade bread pudding, and a variety of soups.
If you’re not a morning person, don’t fret; Scojo’s also boasts of an eclectic dinner menu that includes sandwiches, wraps, and seafood entrées.
Stefano’s
1814 Long Beach Boulevard, Long Beach Township, NJ 08008
If you’ve never heard of the Newport Rhode Island World Championship of Chowder, this family-owned modern Italian restaurant will happily acquaint you. Its New England Clam Chowder has earned a well-deserved seat in the competition’s chowder hall of fame.
Chowders aside, you should also treat your taste buds to the rest of the restaurant’s contemporary Italian and coastal menu, which features excellent pastas, risottos, and meat and seafood entrées.
The WooHoo
211 S Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 0800
What’s the best way to catch a break from all the sun, surf, and sand on Long Beach Island? A visit to The WooHoo will give you the best answer through its rotating selection of gourmet ice cream flavors. The house specialty Crabzilla Burger is also a must-try here.
Want to discover other outstanding local area destinations on Long Beach Island? Let Craig Stefanoni show you around. Call 604.432.1104 or email [email protected] for more information.