50 Best American Restaurants near Ocean Gate

“Excellent dining the people are fantastic“

“It doesn't accept reservations, serves vegetarian dishes, and has kids' menu. So, I'm so very happy about it because they have all of the healthier choices at my dream man's restaurant to help my lower cholesterol levels. However, I would love to eat there one day so I can meet my dream man himself, Bon Jovi.“

“Highly recommend!! Friendly staff. Owner took the time to welcome first time diners with friendly conversation. From the bread, the perfectly prepared filet our entire meal was delicious! Too full for dessert but will try soon! Looking forward to our next meal!!“

“What an amazing experience we had for our anniversary! The DJ was amazing and his name was DJ Bobby, he loves Michael Jackson and loves to interact with the crowd. The waiter and waitresses were very nice and attentive. It was a shame the weather was very rainy but we made the best of it. Also, the food was okay and the pasta was very mushy and inedible. They explained they don't normally get it catered from Capone's but it was the only place available for the last sail for the season. Besides the food, everything else was absolutely amazing!“

“My family of 5 took my wife for brunch on Mothers Day, the food was outstanding, fresh and plentiful. The service was excellent. The Management is outstanding. The views of the Bay are beautiful. Thank you to everyone at B2 Bistro + Bar,“

“great food great service great ambiance ....I'll be back“

“Awesome staff, tasty food, great coffee for the connoisseurs, fun flavors for the rest of us. Try that toast trio and a smoothie too.“

“My favorite restaurant in this area. Food is great as well as pricing, service and atmosphere. If you haven’t been there yet, give it a try. You will not be disappointed!“

“The Lava Java, starting with the owner Brooke and the entire staff, is a jewel at the Jersey shore. Highly recommend. 10 stars out of 10.“

“Loving this new restaurant on the island! Very reasonable prices, delicious burgers and amazing milkshakes. Really good salads and wraps too. Everyone in family enjoys. Pet friendly too!“

“The best service and food.“

“Came here for a quick, Sunday homestyle breakfast and was not disappointed at all. The atmosphere is unique, to say the least, but also gives a lot to start conversations amongst the table. Serving portions were superb and food was very tasty. I have seen other comments and reviews that were very negative and nasty, but everybody can have a bad day once in a while. They were complaining on the service and owner/waiter being rude and yelling. I've seen more positive ratings than negative ones. While not everybody has the same humor, people can definitely be some Debbie downers. All in all, we had a nice experience and enjoyed the food. Ihop who?? Lol will def be back!!!“

“It was a bit hard to find the restaurant (for an out of towner) in the dark, as there is no signage facing the street and the property includes a catering hall. We parked at the wrong side of the facility and went into the catering hall. One of the waiters directed us to the restaurant, whose entrance was on the other side. The ambiance is nice there - dimmed lighting and modern furniture. After we ordered, the service was a bit slow. The portions were generous and tasty. The Chicken Marsela was delicious but overcooked and the edges were chewy. It needed 5 minutes less cook time.“

“Waited so long for this diner to open last year. Do we need another diner ln TR? No. Am I happy they opened another diner in TR? Yes...this one! Was it worth the wait? Yes!!! Great pricing on their specials. Clean. Good wait staff. Speedy!!! Food is good!. Inform our community“

“Best Patty melt in the State of New Jersey fresh juicy Lots of saute onions equality meat Grill tasty rye bread You won't get another better than poppies Patty melt My go to Place for quality food“

“What an INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!! I recently hosted my company event at the banquet room in B2 Bistro + Bar in Toms River, and I got to say....5 STARS ALL AROUND! The staff was extremely accommodating, the food was fantastic (taco bar, food platters, etc.), perfectly priced, and the entire team enjoyed the atmosphere of the banquet room! Huge shoutout to the event coordinator, Shannon, who made the process extremely easy and welcoming!!! If you want to host an event, meeting, or just have a wonderful dinner with great service, THIS IS THE PLACE!!!“

“My hubby and I had the best Italian Hot Dog at Dickey’s with a side of crispy onion rings and fried sweet plantains. Great service too! The place was immaculate and reminded us of a 50’s diner. I would highly recommend!“

“I have not eaten at the restaurant We had a birthday party for my dad in a hall in Lakewood)100 people). The restaurant delivered the food - on time. There was plenty of food and it was delicious - particularly the kielbasa. They were very easy to work with. When I asked for a menu change a couple of days in advance, they readily accommodated me. Highly recommended“

“This is a very friendly, very welcoming local bar with a good selection of food. Nothing fancy, but this is not a fancy place. It's come as you are, relax and feel at home. You won't be disappointed, but you won't be thrilled either, this is good hardy fair at its best.“

“My go to place not only for lunch but all the other goodies they have Todays Beef Barley was amazing and the the Trooper sandwich was also great and a little too much to eat in one sitting but they are only too willing to box for you I find their helpers to be very friendly and they go above and beyond helping me to my car with my packages Can’t say enough about Rich the owner who knows most of his customers by name and always stops by to say hello Nice to go to a place that makes you feel comfortable“

“Really enjoy this place great raw bar“

“I got to say for sorrows is good real good quick delivery times they're honest if they say a certain time they're there but you got to be careful because when it shows up it is real hot real hot and really good food excellent“

“We've lived in Bayville since 2015 and tonight we tried the Trenton pie from Shady Rest for the first time. How did it take us nearly 9 years to find the best pizza in the area? The thin, crispy crust. The generous and flavorful sauce. Just the right amount of cheese. Hot and fresh, right from the oven. We will be ordering so often you'll think we are making up for lost time. Thank you, Shady Rest. Please don't change a thing.“

“Great Lobster and soup was delicious. I highly recommend“

“Great service as well!! And live music!!“

“This restaurant was delicious!!! Everything was wonderful from the waiters to the food that was amazing. The owner Ken went around to all tables and made us feel like family. thank You Saltimbocca I will absolutely be back.“

“They have lots of Vegan options , everything was delicious, the service was quick and friendly , and the place was immaculate.“

“The waitress that served us made us feel like we had to rush and get out. We came to the restaurant to have lunch with a friend from overseas we havent seen in 2 years. We wanted to sit and talk leisurely. Instead she interrupted us every 2 minutes, while we were still eating insisting on bringing us boxes so that we can pack food to go, we would have ordered more drinks, dessert, but she was so annoying that we left and went down the street to Starbucks instead so we wouldn't be rushed“

“Service is always friendly! Atmosphere is clean and the wait time for food is great!! Tons of ice cream options will leave you satisfied as well as itching your head for your next great combination of flavors and toppings. I've been coming here for a while and I'm happy my girlfriend and I have made this our ice cream spot.“

“Their Seaside Tony is the sandwich to get, if you're there for the night, weekend, or live there( especially live there). All the locals order it. Service is excellent. I used to go there when I was a kid. And it's the same owner. The only time I go there now is when I'm in town. I've been critiquing food for the past twenty years and Steaks unlimited is by far the best Cheese steaks in the tri state area, which includes Philly. (In my opinion) atmosphere, is a down home shake shop. Very courteous and helpful. Highly recommended before you walk up to the Beach Comber“

“We have gone here every weekend ever since we found out about this place! I wish they opened earlier than 11 am :( - Their coffee (specifically lattes) are out of this world. Before, LaVazza had my favorite lattes, but now CB does! Not only that, but $4-5 for an amazing good sized-coffee? I have probably had 15 by now and I have never had a bad one. I've tried most of their specialty candy bar lattes but the Jack Frost is my favorite - Service is outstanding. I've been served by multiple employees and so far they've all been extremely nice and helpful. Both dine-in and take-out. They are also very fast - Food is also extremely good, but, in my opinion a bit too expensive for what it is. However, the size is decent and it tastes very high quality. 15% lower price would be better. The chicken parm sandwich and caesar salad are my favorites and one of the best I've ever had (longhorn beats their caesar). Food has not disappointed so far - Environment is also nice. Clean area, clean bathrooms, and bonus that it's not always jam packed so it's quite peaceful Food I have tried and enjoyed: quesadilla, grilled chicken nachos, fries, caesar salad, classic pizzette, cheeseburger, sicily stuffed chicken wrap, chicken brushette wrap, chicken broccoli cheddar wrap, chicken cordon bleu wrap. Their chicken is also fantastic“

“First time here and we're glad we came. Good food and service, and loved the music playing! Had an extensive menu so we'll be coming back!Update: we've been here quite a few times and the service and food has consistently been great. DEFINITELY recommend! A great place to enjoy sports, food, drinks, and friends!“

“Had my sister’s baby shower this weekend. Lauren and Ally were incredible servers. The food was delicious. The room was set up for a really fun and inclusive party. I like the back room for food and drink while the front room is for guests and eating. Great parking. Good prices. We really enjoyed ourselves.“

“I recommend the service. I recommend the food. I recommend the atmosphere. I recommend EVERYTHING about this place... now back in the day (late 70's) my mom used to call it the "dirty diner" and I can tell you for certain, it is anything BUT. They keep this place clean and well maintained and it's a joy to visit. Solid diner food, you couldn't ask for better and decent prices along with people who treat you like you're there every morning for coffee and a roll. I still don't understand the Chili-Applebee-Friday set, the people who love their garbage chain 'food'... but here you get food that tastes like it was made by someone who really truly loves you... probably better than your mom's and it is always worth stopping. Please shop/eat/support real local business, it will always be worth it. In this case, you don't sacrifice ANYTHING for eating here, you get great food, you get treated like you belong and at a decent price, too.“

“Verace is my go to frequently, their wraps are delicious, I recommend the buffalo chicken wrap with your choice of fries or onion rings, and a MUST try is their Grandma thin crust Sicilian square cooked to a perfect golden crust, topped with plum sauce, fresh mozzarella and torn basil. You will love this one! Owners and employees are great, you can't go wrong with anything off their menu. Give them a try!“

“Great place! Food is excellent, great drinks! Friendly Staff!“

“Delicious food and great staff.“

“I've tried quite a few things from Mark's, from sausage, egg and cheese to cheesesteaks to Reubens. All the food is cooked right in front of you with love and attention to quality. Definitely fresh,great tasting food at reasonable prices. I highly recommend.“

“Food is always amazing. It’s a hidden gem.“

“Great breakfast.. waitress (Victoria) was awesome“

“The food, Service, and atmosphere were all excellent. The fresh brewed tea is spot on. The Firecracker sauce is Devine and you can't go wrong with the wedge salad. Not a bad thing I can say from my experience.“

“The breakfast is awesome there I raped that place at 5 because every time I come in there the waitress the owners and all the workers are greathey're always helpful pleasant Goodness for a better experience than Town & Country bakery I would never go anywhere else for breakfast that is at awesome place I could never cheat I tried other places couldn't get the same breakfast Town & Country diner is the best couldn't ask her a better breakfast lunch breakfast or dinner“

“The queen of Jersey Shore yacht clubs. Relaxed yet elegant, formal yet friendly, BHYC offers the best tennis/pickle courts, cuisine, and dockage around. Spectacular views of Barnegat Bay from the upper deck makes it a special place to enjoy cocktails especially at sunset. Remember it's private so you need an invitation from a member. If you receive one, don't pass it up!“

“First time here. Been wanting to come while off season quiet is still upon us. People, food, local quiet, all great!! We’ll be back!!“

“Best fries. Great location. Workers friendly and attentive. Definitely go back.“

“I have to give a huge thank you to Brooklyn Bistro for the amazing job they did for my daughters graduation dinner last night. Everything was wonderful. The food was cooked perfectly, the service was absolutely amazing. Thank you Brooklyn Bistro <3“

“We (a party of 4) had dinner last Thursday (3-7-24). We decide to select our dinner choices from the fixed-price menu being offered that evening. EVERYTHING was wonderful. In reading the other reviews, they truly reflect our own dining experience. This is going to sound a little weird, but I have found this to be true. If the restaurant proprietor (as in this case) provides a restroom facility that goes beyond just clean and tidy, I believe the same attention to detail carries over to every aspect of the restaurant, from food preparation to presentation. Truth be told, I used the facility early in the evening. I can’t speak to what it may look like at the end of a busy summer Saturday service, but its condition would reflect more on the customer comportment. Final note, I’m about an hour away, but it is well worth the drive. GREAT RESTAURANT!“

“Had a great time at Windward Tavern. Food and drinks were great. Service was excellent.“

“First time, went with my wife sat at the bar on a Saturday afternoon.Lunch Specials fantastic. Beer offerings nice. Prices of everything well within GREAT.Service at the bar by a French girl named Barday... also known as Nicole. Extraordinary personality and efficiency. Everything and more one would want in a bartender.Highly recommend.“

“I’ve been going to this place when not originally started out as a Blimpies. Then it became Richards Sub world several years after. This is the best place for a Sub, very friendly staff, great thick subs! They don’t skimp on lunch meat. This establishment is a ICON of Bayville. The best sandwiches in Ocean County!“