Eat & Drink
98 restaurants and 15 bars across Long Beach Island — seafood shacks, raw bars, Italian, BYOB gems & nightlife.
98 spots · Hours vary — always call ahead in summer
Kubel's
Barnegat Light · Seafood
Cash only, BYOB, legendary crab cakes. An LBI tradition since 1927.
Black Whale Bar & Fish House
Beach Haven · Bar & Grill
Best fish tacos on the island. Nautical-themed locals favorite.
Daddy O's Restaurant & Hotel
Brant Beach · Upscale
Farm-to-table dining, amazing cocktails. Reservations highly recommended.
The Chicken or the Egg (CHEGG)
Beach Haven · Breakfast
Best breakfast spot on the island. Get there early — waits are long in summer.
Buckalew's Restaurant & Bar
Beach Haven · Sports Bar
Great deck, lively atmosphere. Popular happy hour spot.
Harvey Cedars Shellfish Co.
Harvey Cedars · Raw Bar
Raw bar perfection. Picnic tables, no-frills, opens at 4 PM.
Stefano's
Long Beach Township · Italian
BYOB Italian, reservations strongly advised. Consistently rated top on the island.
Scojo's
Surf City · Casual
Great wraps and sandwiches. Casual lunch spot.
Roberto's Dolce Vita
Beach Haven Terrace · Seafood / Italian
Italian seafood in a relaxed setting.
Viking Fresh Off the Hook
Barnegat Light · Seafood
Fresh seafood right at Viking Village docks.
Tucker's Tavern
Beach Haven · Seafood / Bar
Local tavern with solid seafood and a friendly vibe.
Jersey Girl Grill
Long Beach Township · Casual
Casual American grill in the mid-island area.
Dune 18
Ship Bottom · Seafood / Restaurant
Upscale-casual dining in Ship Bottom.
Panzone's Pizza
Surf City · Pizza
LBI institution since 1980. Pizza, pasta, wings, and award-winning clam chowder. Seasonal.
Burger 25
Ship Bottom · Burgers / Ice Cream
Build-your-own burgers and hand-spun shakes.
Inlet Deli
Barnegat Light · Deli
Great sandwiches and deli staples. North-end spot near Old Barney.
Fratello's Market & Eatery
Long Beach Township · Deli / Italian
Italian market feel with fresh prepared foods.
Spice It Up
Beach Haven · Deli
Gourmet deli in Bay Village with creative lunch options.
How You Brewin Coffee House
Surf City · Coffee
Cozy local coffee shop. Also has a location in Barnegat Light.
How You Brewin Coffee Bar
Barnegat Light · Coffee
North-end coffee bar at the top of the island.
Beach Haven Coffee Roasters
Beach Haven · Coffee
Craft roasted coffee and light breakfast. Local favorite.
Poppy's Ice Cream Parlour
Barnegat Light · Ice Cream
Classic ice cream parlour on the north end.
Ship Bottom Ice Cream Co.
Ship Bottom · Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream, Italian ice, milkshakes, and cakes.
Skipper Dipper
Long Beach Township · Ice Cream
LBI institution since 1978. Famous for their creative ice cream flavors.
Country Kettle Fudge
Beach Haven · Candy / Fudge
Hand-crafted fudge and candy. A must-stop in Bay Village.
Raimondo's
Ship Bottom · Italian
Classic red-sauce Italian in a fine dining setting. BYOB. Seasonal.
Azzurri Italian Cucina
Harvey Cedars · Italian
Contemporary BYOB Italian — handmade pastas, wood-fired pizza, curated wines. Great for date nights.
Isola Italian Trattoria
Long Beach Township · Italian
PERMANENTLY CLOSED (confirmed 2026). Was an authentic Northern Italian BYOB in North Beach Haven.
Daymark Bar & Restaurant
Barnegat Light · Bar / American
Chic American fare in a casual coastal environment with full bar. North-end gem.
Black-Eyed Susans
Harvey Cedars · Upscale / BYOB
Seasonal, chef-driven menu in an intimate BYOB setting. Highly rated by locals.
Baker's Porthole Cafe
Ship Bottom · Casual / American
Relaxed cafe with solid American eats in Ship Bottom.
The Arlington
Ship Bottom · Bar & Grill
Local bar and grill staple in Ship Bottom.
Uncle Will's Pancake House
Beach Haven · Breakfast
Beloved breakfast destination with eclectic pig-themed décor. Pancakes, omelets, and French toast.
The Gables Historic Inn & Restaurant
Beach Haven · Upscale / Fine Dining
Victorian inn with acclaimed dining. 3-course prix-fixe menu. Romantic, old-world LBI charm.
Bageleddi's
Ship Bottom · Bagels / Breakfast
Family-owned and operated for over 50 years. Softest, chewiest bagels on the island. Open 7 AM–12:30 PM daily.
The Bagel Shack
Beach Haven · Bagels / Breakfast
Open year-round. Famous pork roll, egg & cheese on a bagel. Unmissable hot-pink building in Beach Haven.
Bagels & Beyond
Surf City · Bagels / Breakfast
Multiple LBI locations. Must-stop for fresh bagels and breakfast sandwiches.
Bagels & Beyond
Brant Beach · Bagels / Breakfast
Brant Beach location. Fresh bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee.
Wally's
Surf City · Breakfast / American
Family-owned Surf City landmark for 50+ years. One of the few spots serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Gluten-free and vegan options.
LBI Table
Ship Bottom · Breakfast / Brunch
Popular breakfast and brunch. Fresh, locally-sourced menu with seasonal specials.
Dock & Claw Clam Bar
Beach Haven · Raw Bar / Seafood
BYOB raw bar and seafood shack opened 2022. Clams, oysters, lobster rolls on the bay. Hidden gem with a great dock vibe.
Howard's Seafood Restaurant
Long Beach Township · Seafood
LBI institution since 1950. Famous for the Original French Fried Lobster and award-winning chowder. A must-stop for seafood lovers.
The Beach House
Beach Haven Terrace · Seafood / American
Full-service restaurant serving seafood, steaks, pastas, and more. Local favorite with a relaxed shore vibe.
Baked on the Beach
Surf City · Bakery
Made-from-scratch baked goods — cakes, cookies, pastries, and coffee. Open seasonally.
The Corner Bakery
Surf City · Bakery
Custom cakes, pastries, and coffee from Yellow Dog Roasters. Open Fri–Sun. A little gem tucked into Surf City.
Ferrara's Island Bakery
Ship Bottom · Bakery
Classic Italian bakery on LBI. Breads, pastries, and baked goods made fresh daily.
Crust & Crumb Bakery
Beach Haven · Bakery
Family-run bakery in Bay Village since 1987. Fresh pastries, cakes, and baked treats. A Beach Haven staple for summer vacationers.
Parker's Garage & Oyster Saloon
Beach Haven · Seafood / Oyster Bar
Tide Table Group. Elevated seafood, raw bar, and shared plates in a converted garage on the bay. Seasonal and BYOB.
Mud City Crab House
Manahawkin · Crab House / Seafood
Tide Table Group. Mainland bayside — jumbo lump crab cakes, blue crabs, outdoor dining under string lights. Pre-LBI must-stop. Mud Shuttle runs to/from LBI.
BLVD Pizza
Surf City · Pizza
Gourmet pies and slices on the LBI strip. Solid go-to for pizza on the island.
The Boatyard
Manahawkin · Bar & Grill / Marina
Waterfront bar and grill just off the LBI causeway. Casual food, craft beer, boat rentals. Dog-friendly. Great pre- or post-island stop.
Custard Hut & Pizza
Brant Beach · Ice Cream / Pizza
LBI summertime staple since the 1950s. Soft serve custard, sundaes, and pizza. Open late — midnight daily.
Playa Bowls
Beach Haven · Açaí Bowls / Smoothies
Fresh açaí bowls, pitaya bowls, smoothies, and juices. Beach Haven location.
Playa Bowls
Surf City · Açaí Bowls / Smoothies
Fresh açaí bowls, pitaya bowls, smoothies, and juices. Surf City location.
Ship Bottom Shellfish
Ship Bottom · Seafood Market / Restaurant
Tide Table Group. Family-owned seafood market, takeout, and sit-down restaurant. Fresh local shellfish, crab, and fish daily.
The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House
Manahawkin · Steak / Seafood
Tide Table Group. Upscale steaks and oysters on the mainland bayside. Classic LBI pre-dinner destination. Free Mud Shuttle to/from the island.
Ellis' Chicken & Crab Cakes
Beach Haven · Casual / Seafood
Tide Table Group's newest spot. Parker's famous fried chicken meets Mud City's jumbo lump crab cakes. Thu–Sun 11:30 AM–9 PM.
Bird & Betty's
Beach Haven · Seafood / Pizza / Bar
Tide Table Group. Waterfront spot on the bay with wood-fired pizza, fresh seafood, cocktails, and live music. Laid-back and fun.
Parker's Pearl Oyster Co-op
Beach Haven · Oyster Co-op
Within Parker's Garage. House-farmed oysters — retail and raw bar counter. Part of Tide Table Group's ocean-friendly mission.
Jack's NYC Bagels & Deli
Long Beach Township · Bagels / Breakfast
New York-style water bagels, breakfast sandwiches, and deli on LBI.
Dunkin'
Ship Bottom · Coffee / Breakfast
The island's only Dunkin' — coffee, donuts, and breakfast sandwiches. Near the Ship Bottom causeway.
Rita's Italian Ice
Surf City · Italian Ice / Custard
Classic Jersey Shore Rita's — Italian ice, frozen custard, and Gelati. Seasonal.
Speakeasy Pizzeria & Restaurant
Ship Bottom · Pizza / Italian
Consistently rated one of LBI's best pizzerias. Full Italian menu, dine-in and takeout.
Panzone's Pizza
Beach Haven · Pizza
South-end LBI institution since 1980. Pizza, pasta, seafood, wings, and award-winning clam chowder.
Bay Village Pizza
Beach Haven · Pizza
Slice shop inside Bay Village — convenient stop between boutiques and the bay.
Station 117
Beach Haven · Bar & Grill
Sister spot to Buckalew's on the same corner. Full bar and grill with a lively Beach Haven crowd.
The Local Market & Kitchen
Ship Bottom · Cafe / Market
Specialty coffee, gourmet grab-and-go, baked goods, and prepared foods. Mon–Sat 7am–5pm, Sun 7am–4pm.
Munchies
Surf City · Snacks / Casual
Italian hot dogs, cheesesteaks, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, and desserts. Wed–Sun daytime.
Mustache Bill's Diner
Barnegat Light · Diner / Breakfast
LBI legend since the 1950s — featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives. Fri–Sun seasonal. Lines form early.
Blue Water Cafe
Long Beach Township · Seafood / BYOB
BYOB seafood and American cuisine from the owners of Stefano's. Generous portions, loyal following.
Joey's Pizza & Pasta
Ship Bottom · Pizza / Italian
Popular Ship Bottom pizza and pasta. Dine-in and takeout.
Surf City Pizza
Surf City · Pizza / Italian
Open year-round. Well-reviewed pizzeria and casual Italian in mid-island Surf City.
La Bamba Mexican Kitchen
Brant Beach · Mexican
LBI's go-to Mexican restaurant. Two island locations — loyal local following.
La Bamba Mexican Kitchen
Beach Haven · Mexican
Beach Haven location of the island's favorite Mexican kitchen. Participates in the annual Chowderfest.
Crêperie de la Mer
Beach Haven · French Café / Crêpes
Charming French crêperie in the Beach Haven historic district. Authentic crêpes and pastries.
Cool Beans Coffee
Beach Haven · Coffee
Beloved gourmet coffee shop in Bay Village since 1993. A Beach Haven morning staple.
Country Kettle Chowda
Beach Haven · Seafood / Chowder
Award-winning clam chowder in Bay Village since the 1970s. A must-stop on any LBI chowder trail.
Harvey Cedars Ice Cream Parlour
Harvey Cedars · Ice Cream
One of the oldest businesses on LBI — family ice cream parlour established in the 1920s.
The Big Dipper
Surf City · Ice Cream
Serving Richman's hand-dipped ice cream since 1970. A multigenerational Surf City tradition.
Show Place Ice Cream Parlour
Beach Haven · Ice Cream / Theater
Interactive theatrical ice cream parlour since 1975. Servers perform singing telegrams — a one-of-a-kind LBI experience.
The Windmill
Beach Haven · Belgian Waffles / Ice Cream
Original Bay Village establishment since 1965. Belgian waffles and hand-dipped ice cream.
Lighthouse Restaurant & Grill
Surf City · Deli / Grill
Popular breakfast and lunch deli-grill. Open 7 days in-season.
Agnello's Market
Barnegat Light · Market / Deli
Local market and sandwich shop at the north tip of the island.
Agnello's Cafe
Harvey Cedars · Cafe / Deli
Harvey Cedars cafe location — coffee, sandwiches, and market items.
Blue Claw Seafood Market
Surf City · Seafood Market
Well-regarded fresh seafood market in Surf City.
Boulevard Clams
Surf City · Clam Bar / Seafood Market
Longtime local seafood market and casual clam restaurant. In-season daily.
Engleside Inn Restaurant
Beach Haven · Fine Dining / Hotel
Fine dining and sushi at one of LBI's most established hotels. Dinner nightly in-season.
Gazebo Grill & Sushi Bar
Beach Haven · Grill / Sushi
Bayside counter-service grill at Schooner's Wharf — burgers, wraps, sushi, outdoor seating. Seasonal.
Bowker's South Beach Deli & Grill
Long Beach Township · Deli / Grill
Southernmost spot on LBI in Holgate. Breakfast, bagels, cheesesteaks, crumb cake, and smoothies. Classic laid-back beach-end vibe.
Barry's Do Me a Flavor
Beach Haven · Ice Cream / Restaurant
LBI institution since 1987. 24 flavors of Arctic ice cream plus a full menu — cheesesteaks, fish tacos, burgers, and seafood.
Holiday Snack Bar
Beach Haven · Diner / Pie
Open every summer since the 1950s. Famous for their pies — People Magazine's Best Pie in NJ, 2019. A quirky LBI classic.
Terrace Tavern
Long Beach Township · Bar / Seafood
Popular bar-and-grill with an outdoor deck, live music on weekends, and a solid seafood menu. Also listed under Bars & Nightlife.
Delaware Avenue Oyster House & Bar
Long Beach Township · Oyster Bar
Raw bar, oysters, craft cocktails, and a lively scene in the Beach Haven Terrace area. Also listed under Bars & Nightlife.
Black-Eyed Susans
Harvey Cedars · Upscale / New American
Beach-casual upscale spot from chefs Ashley Pellagrino & Christopher Sanchez — rotating artisan pizzas, house-made pastas, and fresh seafood. Reservations recommended.
Tucker's Tavern
Beach Haven · Gastropub / Seafood
Fearless Restaurants gastropub — creative hearty food, local seafood, and a raw bar. $1 oysters at happy hour. Rooftop Buoy Bar upstairs (see Nightlife).
Dock & Claw Clam Bar
Beach Haven · Clam Bar / Seafood
Newer Beach Haven clam bar — raw bar, steamers, and a casual outdoor scene.
Russo's Italian Restaurant
Ship Bottom · Italian
Small family-owned Italian in the center of the island — everything made in small batches. Also scoops house ice cream.
Flour Child
Long Beach Township · Pizza
Handcrafted brick-oven pizza in the Brant Beach area. Casual, order online or call ahead. 4.9 stars on Google.