50 Best American Restaurants near Avalon

“Everything was perfect!! Food was outstanding! Service was fantastic. Very chill atmosphere. I highley recommend.“

“Brett was an excellent server. Friendly but not intrusive. In a booth , very comfortable. But near a table of 9 extremely loud, thankfully they left before our food arrived. Looks like outside does not have large tables so might be a better choice if you want quiet.“

“Good food, good beer. Best Brussels sprouts ever!“

“Awesome bar and atmosphere“

“Thank you for an amazing memorable birthday dinner. A true gem of Stone Harbor.“

“My favorite place to grab breakfast when we visit Wildwood Crest, good food, good price, clean and such great staff. They never disappoint, they are warm and welcoming. I look forward to seeing the same faces next season. Thanks!!“

“Great dinner waitresses were great fast service excellent meal“

“🔥🔥🔥🔥 must stop when visiting sea isle city“

“Beautiful view! Spacious rooms. Beach access. Pool. Restaurant on site. Parking. Friendly staff. We are having a great time!😊“

“BELL'S,,love your food,after 5 yrs of going there,,had a burger,, phenomenal 🤘,,3 weeks in a row,,today,,STICKER SHOCK 😆,well worth it though,,,please don't D.O.G.E. the burgers,, their perfect,,as is the entire menu,,“

“Great place to eat! We come to both of the Ocean City, NJ locations!“

“We enjoyed our day down the shore and eating at Wally's Our server Stephanie was friendly and fast. We had a problem with our cold coffee drinks and she fixed them right away. We will definitely be back again and recommend eating in to get out of the heat for a bit.“

“Stopped in here for the Summer Mummers after party.We've stopped in a couple of times before over the past few months since they've opened, but never stayed.The (basic bar) food was good. Joanna (the hostess) and Susan, our server, were both lovely and kind.They had no bitters = no old fashioneds.“

“The cleanliness, fast service, excellent staff from front to back, food, and prices are quite excellent. We’ve been going to this particular Hotspot for many years and I don’t ever recall anything that we ever received being anything but excellent. I highly recommend. Some of the reviews on here I find just simply mean spirited.“

“The Water Star Grille is the outdoor restaurant on the bay at the Reeds in stone Harbor. The food is expensive, but that comes with the territory. Our server was very pleasant and the quality of all the food we ordered was great. I was disappointed that you only get 6 oyster half shells for $28.....but I should have asked about quantity before ordering. I am pretty sure that I have never only received 6 oysters when ordering an iced tray of oysters before. The reason to go here for dinner is the view of the sunset over the bay for dinner outside on a beautiful summer day.“

“Food is great, awesome salad bar and amazing service“

“Tried the Jake's famous pork sandwich.
Asked the lady behind the counter if it was sharp provolone and she said it was but once I tried it, it was not sharp at all. Ok no big deal but took a star from the service.
The pork is good but slightly over chopped, The broccoli rabbe was just balanced but not sauteed.
Nonetheless, the sandwich was tasty.“

“Grew up 3 blocks from the orginal Texas weiner called the Greeks in South philly. And these taste just like they came from there.“

“Just had a wonderful breakfast at Marge’s and I can’t wait to go back!“

“We were down the past couple of weekends in North Wildwood, stopped at one of our favorites and got great-sized Maryland crabs the one weekend and, then, last night some clams & lobster tails. Always a pleasure seeing the staff. Always fast & friendly“

“Lot's of outside space, and delicious brunch. Look forward to going back in the summer“

“Our new favorite in CMC. Everything was fantastic. That appetizer that's a big plate of various meats is my new favoritest thing ever.“

“Great meal and friendly service. would recommend this place to everyone.“

“Best Dinner in the area great prices“

“This was a wonderful dinner! The service was fantastic, Nemisimo (so sorry if this is spelled/pronounced wrong)was amazing! He gave great recommendations and was wonderful. The White Pearl an Apple Butter Bourbon were terrific and the scallops and shrimp pasta was one of the best I've ever had. 10/10“

“Obsesseddd with the seafood carbonara, Green bean fries, southwestern wrap, bang bang shrimp, etc. 🤤“

“Warm Bread Pudding!!! Yum“

“Had the Philly wrap it was amazing great customer service on a very busy night“

“The best cheesesteaks!!!!!“

“Hands down, one of the best hidden gems around!

Grab a Wiener at Zein’s Corner is more than just a place to eat—it’s an experience. From the moment you walk up, you feel the welcoming vibe, and once you take your first bite, you know you’ve stumbled on something special.

The hot dogs are next-level: perfectly grilled, juicy, and packed with flavor. The toppings are fresh and creative, letting you build your own or go for their signature combos. Each bite has that perfect balance of savory, tangy, and satisfying crunch. The portions are generous, the prices are more than fair, and everything tastes like it’s been made with real care.

What really sets this spot apart, though, is the atmosphere. Zein’s Corner feels like the kind of place you can drop by anytime—whether you’re grabbing a quick bite on your own, hanging out with friends, or introducing out-of-towners to a local favorite. The staff is friendly, fun, and clearly passionate about what they do, which makes every visit feel personal.

If you’re craving comfort food that hits the spot every single time, Grab a Wiener at Zein’s Corner should be at the top of your list. Once you try it, you’ll be hooked. 😉“

“My wife and I really enjoyed dinner. We had fish tacos that were absolutely fantastic.“

“We visit the surfing Pig every time we are down here! Fabulous restaurant right on the bay. We have beautiful sunset pictures!
Went Friday night they were able to accommodate our party of 13 very easily. Ordered a few different starters for the table. my friend loved the raw oysters and bang shrimp. We enjoyed everything from crab cakes to grilled chicken to the Halibut special and the ribs. We all enjoyed our meals and will most definitely be back again!“

“The cleanliness, fast service, excellent staff from front to back, food, and prices are quite excellent. We’ve been going to this particular Hotspot for many years and I don’t ever recall anything that we ever received being anything but excellent. I highly recommend. Some of the reviews on here I find just simply mean spirited.“

“Best Guiness in Wildwood & excellent food...Favorite Pub in all of Wildwood! Be back in middle of August! SLAINTE“

“Wish more people would write reviews for the Oceana BYOB, it was such a excellent experience during our stay at the resort! The staff was so friendly and accommodating and the food was fresh and delicious! We loved our conversation with Joanie on our last day!!! Thank you!“

“Quaint little breakfast spot. We sat at the counter and our waiter was very friendly and attentive. We ordered an omelet and a french toast platter, both were great. You can get waffle fries instead of homefries which is super fun! Everything was reasonably priced as well.“

“5 stars! The food is cooked well and seasoned perfectly. Had a quesadilla last night and had to come again for the tacos! Very friendly staff and cute atmosphere. They have lots of drink choices and cheap prices. Family friendly and they bring the food out so fast I was impressed. Definitely the best authentic Mexican in the area!“

“Best local place to watch any Philadelphia sports teams play! It’s my favorite place on the island for good food, enthusiastic atmosphere, and fun drinks! If you do plan to watch a game, make sure you show up waaaay early to get a seat! 🦅“

“Charming restaurant with friendly staff and excellent food. The menu has traditional dishes and comfort food. I loved how cozy the dining area was with plush booths and etched glass. I came here specifically for The Crab Au Gratin, something I rarely see on menus these days. I highly recommend pairing it with pasta in a butter garlic sauce. My husband said the fish and chips were excellent and we just came back from the UK. They had a nice kids menu and my son enjoyed the fried shrimp. The pricing was reasonable for a shore town. It's located between stone harbor and cape may. We'll return again!“

“best breakfast and service“

“Better Mexican food than I expected. The tamales were so good and moist. My torta was delicious and my daughter enjoyed her tostada de tinga. It was a bit spicy for her but she ate it anyway because it was thst good. The guacamole was the way it should be. Smooth and creamy.“

“From out of town and we had 16 people in to eat. Food came out timely, drinks were made quickly and everything was delicious. Alaina and Jules went out of their way on a Friday night to help me locate a receipt (remotely) so I could turn it in for reimbursement. Above and beyond on the service!“

“Great place to get breakfast“

“Good food good bartenders great service“

“Stopped by to pick up some shrimp for my first attempt at a seafood boil and this place had everything super fresh and the price was lower than we expected for Jersey Shore. Ended up getting 4 pounds of peeled shrimp, 2 bags of crab legs/claws and fried flounder sandwiches that were also delicious. Our boil turned out amazing all of our guests raved about it. Could have even gotten all of our produce here if we wanted to they had everything.“

“I am very picky when it comes to cheesesteaks & I'm from Philadelphia. I had gotten their BBQ chicken cheesesteak I devoured it it was soooo goood!!!! 10000/10 rating definitely going there again.“

“Love the location in Townsend Inlet and close to the beach. Spacious and clean condo with room to spread out with our group. Can catch the jitney to the bars and other restaurants.“

“The deep fried stuff is awesome, I've stopped here several times for the cookie dough specifically, I love it! I have also tried the oreos and a reese's peanut butter cup and they were tasty too. Not bad pricing for a treat, $5 for a cookie dough and the PB cup this last visit.“

“A great place to stop for drinks and eat inside or outside. Nice staff, great bartenders and right by the beach.“

“This is our first trip to Wildwoods and it's been a pleasure. One of the stands outs, for me, has been breakfast every morning at Bagel Port Cafe! I'm a creature of habit and eat the same thing everyday bacon omelet and plain bagel with butter. They are consistent and delicious! They also have fresh squeezed orange juice, which I've never had before here and I don't think I want to drink packaged juice again! I've looked forward to breakfast everyday. The staff has been very polite and prompt when ordering and serving, even when they get busy. Highly recommend!“