BECKY'S OCEAN PEARL ON LONG BEACH ISLAND
Local Restaurant Suggestions: (still under development - stay tuned as we add more names)
We've been coming to Beach Haven on LBI for over ten years and have been to almost all of the restaurants in the area. Below are some of our favorites.
Buckalews More than just a tavern. Bucks has plenty of seafood and land options something for everyone and they serve late nite at the bar. 5 blocks north of house on LBI blvd. http://www.buckalews.com
Black Whale (formerly Romeos) Good, creative food for dinner. They always have multiple fresh fish choices and enough land-based options to keep everyone happy. There is ALWAYS a wait, so go early. The bar is a nice place to have a drink, but they dont have the full dinner menu, mostly bar type food. I do miss Romeos linguine and white clam sauce.. sigh..................
www.blackwhalebar.com
Harvey Cedars Clam Bar doesnt get any better than this on LBI. Old school clam bar where you belly up to a horseshoe shaped bar, the nice young ladies will shuck fresh clams and oysters right in front of you (everything is on ice on display) always fresh, friendly and its BYOB! They have large tubs of ice water to store your beer/wine. They also have a good menu of cooked foods. Personal favorites are the cooked scallop melt, which is cooked scallops covered in cheese and bacon pretty much a heart attack on a plate, but sooooooo good you'll order it every time (we do) goes fantastic with a cold beer. The menu is kid friendly with lots of fried things and when we are feeling healthy I order the seared tuna sandwich (about $9) with fries. Ask for the horseradish sauce for an extra kick. Really can't beat this place for value. NOTE: There is always a wait for dinner go early put your name on the chalkboard and wait for you name. Centre Street bay-side- 6 blocks from house
www.harveycedarsshellfish.com/clambar_new.html
Boat House Restaurant Solid choice for fresh seafood, there can be a wait and on cool nites, the dining area can be chilly so bring a sweatshirt. I always order the Tuna, rare (of course) and am always happy with this. FINALLY - mgmt. listened to my irritating suggestions for Linguini and Clams sauce - my fav. Great staff, always friendly. 7 blocks from house, Bayfront and Dock Road. http://boathouselbi.com/
Black Dog Deli Ok, I admit I have been spoiled by Joanne for the past 8 years. This is a local deli, run by one of the nicest woman (and her daughters) on LBI. They make all kinds of sandwiches, but my personal favorite is the Chicken Parm. sub. Joanne makes her own sauce every day and this is, hands down, the BEST Chicken Parm sub Ive eaten in Jersey. Ask for Joanne and tell her Josh sent you. (and get the chicken parm!). 10 blocks south of Pearl on LBI Blvd.
Pearl Street Market Gourmet deli on the corner of Pearl and LBI Boulevard. Slightly above average in price, but fresh and tasty everytime. They also have a seafood market with lobster tank and a decent selection of gourmet cheeses. www.pearlstreetmarket.com/
Barrys Do Me a Flavor How do you like your ice cream? How about a float?, or banana split?, soft-serve?, cone? take your pick. These guys have all the flavors, kids love it and nothing beats ice-cream on a hot summer night. 4 blocks from Pearl street
Tuckers - its a longtime fav on LBI. Good in winter and better in Summer. did someone say Bloody Mary's???
Chicken or the Egg My favorite diner on LBI. Open 24 hours. They have an extensive diner menu, plenty of healthy options, and 10 varietys of wings. Kid friendly.
www.492fowl.com
Beach Haven Fishery - 21st and the blvd. Decent seafood, eat in, take out or sit outside on the picnic tables. Prices been creeping up lately, But they're doing something right as they've been around for over 20 years! www.beachhavenfishery.com
Ship Bottom Shellfish - Right off the causeway, this restaurant and seafood market is the only place you can can fried clams (bellys and all). Having spent 10 years in Bahston, I know fried clams. When I need a fix, Ship Bottom Shellfish has the closest thing to authentic New England fried clams. About 8 miles north of Pearl Street. Stop here first, then drive down to Beach Haven.
Raimondos - Long time favorite on LBI, always call ahead for reservations. We try to make it to Raimondos 2-3x a season. Raimondos is a fav because the chef will generally make you whatever you want, change the sauce on your dish (shallot/wine last visit - left me speechless) or serve you sausage and rabe that is not on the menu that nite. The quality of the food is outstanding, the flavors are excellent and the risotto left us weak in the knees on the last visit. Might seem a little costly, but portions are generous and one entree can easily feed 2 people. Call ahead and don't be afraid to ask them for a dish not on the menu, you'll be pleasantly surprised. Ship Bottom, 2 blocks south of the Causeway, about 8 miles north of Pearl St.
Woodys Burgers - Pennsylvania Ave and the blvd, about 30 blocks up the blvd from Pearl STreet. The BEST burgers on LBI - cooked to perfection everytime, great food, great Value. I know i know - why would I buy a burger at the beach when I can grill my own? 3 words: Blue Cheese sauce! Woodys makes 'em great everytime and for $7 bones how can you go wrong??? Good sized burger AND fries, cooked to order for $7. They also have chicken for the healthy people out there......
