{"id":177014,"date":"2026-05-05T21:00:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T01:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/?p=177014"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:16:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:16:49","slug":"best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season\/","title":{"rendered":"19 Jersey Shore Restaurants + Bars to Visit Before the Summer Rush"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">eats<\/div><p>Everyone on the East Coast knows the Jersey Shore is the go-to destination for summer. As soon as MDW hits, summertime beach rentals begin, and the ocean towns that are low-key in the winter transform into festive spaces filled with visitors from all over the tri-state area. Because of this, <em>JSG<\/em> decided to compile <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/diners-drive-ins-dives-jersey-shore-restaurants\/\">a list of restaurants<\/a> and bars known to be filled in the summer so we&#8217;d know how to appreciate them during the spring. <strong>Keep reading for a guide to Jersey Shore restaurants + bars to soak up before the summer rush.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-235614 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/best-restaurants-bars-jersey-shore-new-jersey-off-season-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/anjelicas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anjelica&#8217;s Restaurant<\/a>&nbsp;| 1070 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anjelica&#8217;s is a restaurant located in Sea Bright. Locals see Anjelica&#8217;s as a go-to spot for <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-italian-restaurants-jersey-shore-nj\/\">Italian<\/a> food\u2014 it&#8217;s beloved for its antipasti plates, seafood specialties, and homemade pasta (the ricotta and dough are made each morning for plates like its baked ravioli). While it&#8217;s encouraged to get a reservation all year round, during the summer, Anjelica&#8217;s is sure to get an influx of customers who want dinner after a beach day at Sea Bright, so <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSG<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends visiting Anjelica&#8217;s this spring. <strong>FYI<\/strong>: Anjelica&#8217;s has the cutest alleyway for outdoor seating when it is warm enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><i>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-cozy-low-key-bars-jersey-shore\/\">Vibey Bars at the Jersey Shore for a Low-Key Night Out<\/a><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/tenthaveburrito.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10th Ave. Burrito Co.<\/a> | 801 Belmar Plaza, Belmar<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-177016\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/10th-ave-burrito-belmar-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"10th ave burrito belmar nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/10th-ave-burrito-belmar-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/10th-ave-burrito-belmar-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/10th-ave-burrito-belmar-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/10th-ave-burrito-belmar-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/10th-ave-burrito-belmar-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/10th-ave-burrito-belmar-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/10th-ave-burrito-belmar-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10th Ave Burrito is a Mexi-Cali restaurant in downtown Belmar. It&#8217;s known for its habanero pineapple margaritas and homemade chips, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSG<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends dipping in its freshly made guacamole. 10th Ave. Burrito has <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/musicians-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">live music<\/a> every weekend (with no cover) and daily specials. The happy hour deals are also well known in the area, and its downtown Belmar-centric location makes this a must-stop before summer visitors arrive.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/bar-a.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bar Anticipation<\/a>&nbsp;| 703 16th Avenue, Lake Como<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bar Anticipation is a staple restaurant, entertainment center, and bar in Lake Como. It has a complete American-style dining menu and a calendar of events, including themed nights, DJ sets, and live bands available year-round. <strong>IYKYK<\/strong>: Beat the Clock Tuesdays (drafts start at 50 cents at 8:00 PM and increase 25 cents every hour) are a Jersey Shore summer tradition; <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSG<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests taking advantage of the deal before the peak-of-summer crowd shows up.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.donovansreefbeachbar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Donovan&#8217;s Reef<\/a> | 1171 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donovan&#8217;s Reef is a bar and grill located in Sea Bright. During the summer, it&#8217;s known for its tiki bar, which is beloved for its rum, tequila, and vodka buckets. It is located directly on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/news\/beach-badge-prices-2026-jersey-shore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beach<\/a>, making this a good location for someone who wants easy access to the bar while sunbathing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jss.surf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Joe&#8217;s Surf Shack<\/a> | 415 18th Avenue, Lake Como<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-177017\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/joes-surf-shack-lake-como-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"joes surf shack lake como nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/joes-surf-shack-lake-como-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/joes-surf-shack-lake-como-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/joes-surf-shack-lake-como-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/joes-surf-shack-lake-como-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/joes-surf-shack-lake-como-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/joes-surf-shack-lake-como-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/joes-surf-shack-lake-como-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joe&#8217;s Surf Shack is a laid-back bar in Lake Como. Joe&#8217;s is a neighborhood spot open year-round and gives Jersey Shore <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/dive-bars-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dive bar<\/a> vibes. The menu highlights include Joe&#8217;s Infamous Fried Rice, a bunch of taco + handheld options, and its Happy Meals (choice of Big Mac burger or 10-piece nugget that comes with skinny fries and a toy). Joe&#8217;s Surf Shack has plenty of fun events like DJs, happy hours, and performances from different bands scheduled for the spring that locals can enjoy before MDW.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leggetts.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leggetts Sand Bar<\/a>&nbsp;| 217 1st Avenue, Manasquan<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-177018\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/leggetts-sand-bar-manasquan-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"leggetts sand bar manasquan\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/leggetts-sand-bar-manasquan-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/leggetts-sand-bar-manasquan-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/leggetts-sand-bar-manasquan-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/leggetts-sand-bar-manasquan-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/leggetts-sand-bar-manasquan-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/leggetts-sand-bar-manasquan-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/leggetts-sand-bar-manasquan.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leggetts is a long-standing sports pub in Manasquan. It has a classic bar food menu, but a stand-out feature is its brick oven pizza options. Leggetts has daily specials and live music scheduled for the <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/spring-activities-jersey-shore-nj\/\">spring<\/a>, so customers can take in the space before the beach crowd takes over.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowdiveap.com\/\">Low Dive<\/a>&nbsp;| 1000 Ocean Avenue North, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7uXzgBPh5y\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7uXzgBPh5y\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Low Dive (@lowdiveap)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low Dive is a bar located directly on Asbury Park&#8217;s boardwalk. It&#8217;s known for its fun cocktails and live music lineup, which is frequent during the spring. Although it&#8217;s always a go-to location to listen to good music, its proximity to Asbury Park&#8217;s beach makes it even more popular in the summer, so there&#8217;s even more reason to stop by now. <strong>FYI<\/strong>: The boardwalk boogie, which <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/foggynotiondj\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foggy Notion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> DJ hosts, is a fun dance party at Low Dive that is a must-attend.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/tikibar.com\/\">Martell&#8217;s Tiki Bar<\/a> | 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DAtYAAzRvlx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DAtYAAzRvlx\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Martell\u2019s Tiki Bar (@martells_tikibar)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Martell&#8217;s Tiki Bar is a beachfront restaurant, bar, + outdoor club located on Point Pleasant&#8217;s beach. Martell&#8217;s raised deck overlooks the water. It is a pretty view when drinking one of its well-known drinks, like the tiki tea or its freshly squeezed OJ cocktails. It also has an American-style food menu and a stage for live performances. Martell&#8217;s has a couple of opportunities to visit before summer, like its Mother&#8217;s Day Weekend events from May 8th to May 10th. To learn more about its official season opening day, follow its Instagram page <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/martells_tikibar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinagrillenj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marina Grille<\/a>&nbsp;| 905 NJ-35, Belmar<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-177020\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/marina-grille-belmar-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"marina grille belmar nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/marina-grille-belmar-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/marina-grille-belmar-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/marina-grille-belmar-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/marina-grille-belmar-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/marina-grille-belmar-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/marina-grille-belmar-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/marina-grille-belmar-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: Marina Grille<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marina Grille is a restaurant located on the Shark River in Belmar. It&#8217;s a go-to spot due to its waterfront views and coastal-style dining experience. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/takeout-options-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">menu<\/a> has seafood options, a brick-oven pizza section, and light options like salads and handhelds. Marina Grille has an entire live music lineup for April, which makes this a good destination before summer hits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/parkerhousenj.com\/\">Parker House<\/a>&nbsp;| 290 1st Avenue + Beacon Boulevard, Sea Girt<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Parker House is a restaurant inside a Victorian beach home in Sea Girt. Its menu has beach fare dishes and seafood plates. It&#8217;s a fun happy hour spot for a spring day due to its wrap-around porch, good for sipping wine, beer, or a cocktail from its menu; <strong>FYI<\/strong>: there are 11 fully stocked bars. Parker House&#8217;s opening day is May 9th, and it has already released its live music lineup, linked <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/parkerhousenj.com\/entertainment-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reefandbarrel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reef + Barrel<\/a>&nbsp;| 153 Sea Girt Avenue, Manasquan<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C56qmjTgsyq\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C56qmjTgsyq\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Reef &amp; Barrel (@reef_barrel)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reef + Barrel is an off-the-beach restaurant and bar in Manasquan. Its menu has pub snacks and comfort foods; <em>JSG<\/em> loves its Longboard Mozzarella Sticks, which are massive in size and come with a side of homemade marinara. While its outdoor concerts are popular in the summer, its intimate indoor shows are equally fun during the off-season. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSG<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests going to its <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-jersey-shore-happy-hour-deals\/\">happy hour<\/a> (which takes place Monday through Friday) and\/or attending its Wednesday trivia, which are bound to get filled up come July and August.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/redrockrb.com\/\">Red Rock Tap + Grill<\/a> | 14 Wharf Avenue, Red Bank<\/h3>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-173724\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/where-to-watch-football-jersey-shore-red-rock-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"where to watch football jersey shore red rock\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/where-to-watch-football-jersey-shore-red-rock-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/where-to-watch-football-jersey-shore-red-rock-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/where-to-watch-football-jersey-shore-red-rock-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/where-to-watch-football-jersey-shore-red-rock-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/where-to-watch-football-jersey-shore-red-rock-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/where-to-watch-football-jersey-shore-red-rock-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/11\/where-to-watch-football-jersey-shore-red-rock.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Rock Tap + Grill is in <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/things-to-do-red-bank-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Red Bank<\/a>. In the warmer months, it gets filled up with customers who love its upper deck with a view of the Navesink River, which <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSG <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thinks would also be fitting for spring. Before summer arrives, customers can also check out its American-style menu options and live music events.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/riverrockbricknj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River Rock Restaurant + Marina<\/a> | 1600 NJ-70, Brick Township<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">River Rock is a sports bar and American cuisine restaurant located on the river in Brick. The river view makes this a fun outdoor dining experience, so it&#8217;s a known go-to location during the summer. In the meantime, customers can still enjoy its large menu, fun cocktails, and events like trivia and karaoke, which take place this spring.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/thecolumnsnj.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Columns<\/a> | 601 Ocean Avenue North, Avon-by-the-Sea<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7omiQCApo7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7omiQCApo7\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by The Columns (@columnsnj)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Columns is a restaurant + bar inside a Victorian mansion in Avon-by-the-Sea. Its menu has casual <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/healthy-food-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\">eats<\/a> like mini burgers and upscale options like lobster. The Columns is known to be a go-to venue for live music after summertime days at the shore.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepigandparrot.com\/brielle\">The Pig + Parrot<\/a> | 201 Union Lane, Brielle<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-177022\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/pig-and-parrot-brielle-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"pig and parrot brielle nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/pig-and-parrot-brielle-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/pig-and-parrot-brielle-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/pig-and-parrot-brielle-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/pig-and-parrot-brielle-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/pig-and-parrot-brielle-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/pig-and-parrot-brielle-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/pig-and-parrot-brielle-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Pig + Parrot is a Key West-themed bar and restaurant in Brielle. The beach decor sets a fun vibe, the water view is pretty, and the menu is good for after a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/rent-bikes-towels-beach-jersey-shore-nj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beach day<\/a>, which is why it&#8217;s a popular location in the summer. But, before the rush, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSG<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends visiting and taking advantage of the live music all spring at The Pig + Parrot.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ospreynightclub.com\/\">The Osprey<\/a> | 201 1st Avenue, Manasquan<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-177021\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/the-osprey-manasquan-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"the osprey manasquan nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/the-osprey-manasquan-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/the-osprey-manasquan-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/the-osprey-manasquan-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/the-osprey-manasquan-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/the-osprey-manasquan-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/the-osprey-manasquan-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/the-osprey-manasquan-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: The Osprey<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Osprey is a nightclub and beach bar in Manasquan. The Osprey is located across from Main Beach, making this a popular stop from Memorial Day until Labor Day. The Rock Room is for those who love listening to live bands, but there&#8217;s the Boom Boom Room for those who enjoy a DJ. Although it&#8217;s a staple location in the summer, The Osprey also has a lineup of music, fundraisers, and trivia events. Click<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ospreynightclub.com\/events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/watermarkap.com\/\">Watermark<\/a>&nbsp;| 800 Ocean Avenue, Second Floor, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watermark is a rooftop bar and lounge on Asbury Park&#8217;s boardwalk. During the winter, locals love the vibes at its inside bar, which has plenty of lounge seating, fireplaces, and tall windows revealing a view of the ocean. Once warmer weather comes, Watermark&#8217;s outside deck has its own bar with seating that gives a view of the beach and a clear look into the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stone Pony Summer Stage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and its concerts. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JSG <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suggests visiting Watermark for one more cozy night at the inside lounge before summer festivities begin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.waypoint622.com\/\">Waypoint 622<\/a>&nbsp;| 622 Green Avenue, Brielle<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-177023\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/waypoint-622-brielle-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"waypoint 622 brielle nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/waypoint-622-brielle-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/waypoint-622-brielle-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/waypoint-622-brielle-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/waypoint-622-brielle-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/waypoint-622-brielle-nj-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/waypoint-622-brielle-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/waypoint-622-brielle-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Photo Credit: Waypoint 622<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waypoint 633 is a restaurant and patio bar in Brielle. Its menu has gluten-free selections, wild-caught seafood, sushi, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/best-brunch-jersey-shore-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sunday Brunch<\/a>. When it&#8217;s nice out, it&#8217;s a good spot to view the Manasquan River and Hoffman&#8217;s Marina, a good setting for a relaxing spring day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/wonderbarasburypark.com\/\">Wonder Bar<\/a>&nbsp;| 1213 Ocean Avenue North, Asbury Park<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-200164 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/wonder-bar-yappy-hour-ending-asbury-park-nj-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"wonder bar yappy hour ending asbury park nj\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/wonder-bar-yappy-hour-ending-asbury-park-nj-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/wonder-bar-yappy-hour-ending-asbury-park-nj-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/wonder-bar-yappy-hour-ending-asbury-park-nj-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/wonder-bar-yappy-hour-ending-asbury-park-nj-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/wonder-bar-yappy-hour-ending-asbury-park-nj-585x585.jpg 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/09\/wonder-bar-yappy-hour-ending-asbury-park-nj.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wonder Bar is a classic Asbury Park restaurant, live music venue, and bar. When walking up to the 4th Avenue entrance of Asbury Park&#8217;s beach, it&#8217;s hard to miss its vibrant colors and massive mural of Tillie, the town&#8217;s mascot. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>JSG<\/em> recommends viewing its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">live music lineup, which is linked<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/wonderbarasburypark.com\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>See More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themontclairgirl.com\/outdoor-dining-montclair-new-jersey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Dining in Montclair<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow @thejerseyshoregirl_ on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thejerseyshoregirl_\/?hl=en\"><span class=\"s1\">&nbsp;Instagram<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for the latest Jersey Shore updates,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/twilight-lion-90332.myflodesk.com\/jrf4qhj7qk\"><span class=\"s1\">sign up for our weekly newsletter here<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;that shares everything you missed each week, and check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/events\/\"><span class=\"s1\">events calendar<\/span><\/a>, which has over 40+ events weekly to peruse.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/category\/food-drink\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-120173\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/jerseyshore\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/02\/17-e1657897614512-800x249.jpg\" alt=\"read more food button\" width=\"300\" height=\"93\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>eatsEveryone on the East Coast knows the Jersey Shore is the go-to destination for summer. 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