36 Best American Restaurants near Barnegat Light

“Great place and atmosphere is great , worth the drive up from the beach . Positive server, CARLOS WAS GREAT VERY ATTENTIVE AND EXPLAINED THE MENU IN DETAIL WITH GREAT SUGGESTIONS!!! Thank you CARLOS WE WILL BE BACK FOR SURE .Parking: Lots of ParkingKid-friendliness: FOR THE LITTLE ONES/Menu for kidsPastaChicken FingersPersonal PizzaFried Cod Fish Or Shrimp BasketWheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair access“

“We cannot say enough amazing things about our wedding experience at the Daymark! From start to finish Paul & Brian were responsive and collaborative. The vibe and looks of the upstairs party room were beautiful and set the stage for our Mediterranean garden party by the beach disco vibes, not that it needed additional decor but they did allow us to add our own DIY elements that only enhanced the space. The service, food, and drinks were delicious and so good! Paul and the rest of the Daymark staff were attentive and helpful from the day we inquired to the end of our wedding night, to picking up our decor the next day. Everything was just so easy and so well put together. We would 100% recommend the Daymark to anyone who is looking for a unique and colorful wedding space, with an amazing team and food. 10/10 experience and SO glad we had our ceremony (rain plan which had to be used) and reception there. They were collaborative and so helpful with each of our vendors. We truly can't wait to just come and eat the food and reminisce about our amazing day.“

“AMAZINGGGGG!!! After hearing nothing but excellent things about this restaurant I finally made it and it lived up to all the hype!! Everything was amazing from the time we sat down, staff was very friendly and welcoming and our waitress was so personable and very attentive. All the food was top notch, the crab toast appetizer special on the fabulous sourdough bread was unbelievable, I have never had crab that fresh! Also, I highly recommend the potato app ? I will definitely be back!! Chef came out to ask how everything was, great guy! I would highly recommend this restaurant to everyone!!!!“

“long wait good food, some chairs and tables and Jenga out front while you wait, small inside but fast efficient service, daily specials posted on wall, we were waited on right away brought water and put in our order we ordered the fruit plate for the table - melon, watermelon, strawberries, blueberries and oranges, I got the shrimp benny- awesome no Cajun spices for me so they left that out shrimp cooked perfectly holandaise excellent and served on a corn muffin, crunchy hasbrowns - if you are a Benedict fan get this, breakfast sandwich on a bagel with tater tots reported as very good especially the tots and a standard fried eggs and toast with hasbrowns also reported as good, tough parking and long wait but was very good“

“Excellent seafood, great for take out too. Crab cakes are by far the best crab cakes on the island and arguably any where. I recommend the specials and love the linguini and clams. Garlic clams are off the charts delicious . Best seafood restaurant on lbi - our favorite. The restaurant is small so it can be tough to get a table but worth the wait .“

“Wide selection of burgers. Of course, I get the chicken sandwich. Doesn't come with fries, they have to be ordered separately, but there is a selection to choose from like boardwalk to old bay crab fries. You order at the counter and have a seat with the number you're given. Even before I sat down, they came out with my food. Everything was tasty. Half of our party went home with milkshakes. They recommend the chocolate covered strawberry shake. Staff was great, very friendly! There is a small parking lot available on site.“

“We had lunch with our cousins this past Thursday and the meal was fantasticThe hostess was so friendly and our server Carlos was outstanding so cheerful and patient he actually made our experience so fun and enjoyable. He is one amazing young man“

“Classic shore seafood place.Extensive menu with lots of choices. Everyone @ the table loved their entrees, including grilled and fried seafood platter, shrimp skewers and crab cakes. Oysters on the half shell were fresh and delicious! Would highly recommend! White sangria was a fave!“

“A true blue collar bar. It's got that old vibe with wood all over. Great ocean beach decorations. They have a decent sized rear patio for the summer. The kitchen has been really good. It has from scratch homemade items. The drinks are sizeable and of normal price. The service has been fun and friendly. CASH ONLY but has an ATM“

“Everything is good !! I've never had a bad meal here. Had breakfast today and it was worth the detour off the parkway. Omlet and i got a sandwich with over easy eggs sausage american cheese and French toast as the bread with maple syrup & “

“Love this place. Tasty seafood, friendly wait staff, nice cozy atmosphere, and just off the island (LBI). Highly recommend you try Old Causeway for dinner and drinks if you're staying at LBI because it beats most restaurants on the island and is the only thing I'll come back over the bridge for while staying at LBI.“

“The vibe of this casual burger (plus!) restaurant is just awesome - super islandy, laid back, refreshing & relaxed. It's always busy, but we never feel rushed. There is live music outside on the patio weekly and the absolute friendliest service. Every meal we've had here has been consistently delicious and the meat they use for their burgers is just so tasty - it really stands out from all the rest. We can't wait for them to reopen every spring!!“

“My boyfriend and I have been coming here pretty frequently for a month now. We created our own version of pizza…Grandma Style Marguerita Pizza with bruschetta on top. Fusaros is great because they made it absolutely perfect and tastes amazing! Hopefully they add it to their menu for other people to try. Never a bad meal from there.Sometimes we will order the Chicken Mimma or Pasta Mimma…both delish and tasty and very helpful serving!Give them a try!“

“Finally, Cucina Fresca has come back to Bayville! Let me tell you something, people: if you're craving flavor, if you're craving taste, if you're craving the kind of experience that'll make your taste buds stand up and salute, then you need to head straight to Cucina Fresca!From the moment you walk through those doors, you can smell what Cucina Fresca is cooking, and let me tell you, it's not just food; it's a culinary masterpiece! Their sandwiches are like a symphony of flavors dancing on your tongue, and their pasta? It's like a flavor explosion in every bite!So, if you're ready to take your taste buds on a journey they won't soon forget, head on over to Cucina Fresca and prepare to savor the flavor!“

“Breakfast sandwiches are very generous but get the egg white cheese and veggie sandwichThe pastries always call my name. Love the cheese puff danish and sugar cookies. But everything looks amazing! Also they do a great Thanksgiving sandwich. They have a nice selection of prepared take out food. And in winter there months they offer a cup of coffee with any breakfast sandwich! ?❤️P. S. They have an all season area to dine in.“

“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.“

“This place is a breakfast gem. The food is delicious and affordable for LBI. Great for families. The owner, Victor, is on-site and the friendliest, most hospitable guy. Highly recommend checking out LBI pancake house when you’re on the island.Kid-friendliness: Overheard a 6 year old girl say that this is her favorite breakfast spot on the island.“

“The brisket is excellent the pulled pork is very good and the ribs were good too. I would go back again and again for the brisket and the pulled pork. ribs are not my thing but I still enjoyed them. I would also get the coleslaw again. next time we will try the BBQ beans and cornbread.“

“Loved my experience at Red Fox. Nice to have this spot right off the beach at Island Beach State Park. Very popular so it does get crowded, but for good reason. Nice to have draft specials in the middle of the day. And a raw bar w great clams.“

“A dreamy iced coffee that I can't wait to come back and enjoy again. They have small and large sizes, a variety of flavorings, and you add your own milk choices (regular, 1/2&1/2, almond, other). Just a lovely place, great atmosphere and perfect for stopping in or staying to work.“

“First time here! I got tomato soup and half a chicken salad sandwich. It was delicious and fresh with crunchy celery and carrots. The soup was creamy and hot. My husband got the soup, cheeseburger club sandwich with fries. He loved it! Place was clean and warm, since it was so cold out I really appreciated that. The food came out quickly and service was great! Can't wait to try the breakfast! Prices are reasonable as well.“

“This place is always consistent. Good filling food at a great price. The staff was attentive and yet not hurrying. The only criticism this morning was the breakfast potatoes and although it does say "crispy" these were well done and bounced across the plate and resisted piercing from my fork. I think next time the hash browns instead. Everything was hot and fresh, coffee urn on the table was enough for 3 cups, I liked that. Perkins is always a safe bet whether here in Lacey, Toms River or Scranton Pa always good and priced fairly.“

“Came in for an early dinner with my son. We arrived at 4pm. By the time we left there was a wait, and it's obvious why. The food was so good. The wings were delicious, and cooked perfectly. I had the scallops and my son had the cheese steak. Two very different meals and both absolutely incredible. Our waiter was so awesome and attentive as well. Would 100% come back.“

“Absolutely loved Dune 18! Have been dying to try this restaurant and so glad I did. Everything from the appetizer to dessert was amazing. I couldn't stop talking about the tomato soup and Cacio e Pepe! Service was great and I loved how the owners were present introducing themselves and helped out around the restaurant throughout the night. Excited to go back and try more.“

“Memorial Service Luncheon for my brother Jaime…Perfection!?? My family and I were greeted by a lovely staff member outside the entrance followed to the private upstairs room. WOW!! Our room was so inviting…decor simply beautiful!? Centerpieces were exactly as I instructed it to be done on all the tables…a very pretty sheer beige table runner over white linen table cloths and gold flatware with small bouquets of mixed eucalyptus leaves and votive candles along with a variety of eucalyptus, orange ?and lavender towelettes for our family and guests….a very nice touch.As for the food…farm to table ? EXCELLENT!!For starters, a spring salad with fresh peas andmint, mouth watering Crab ? cakes with fingerling potatoes and other fabulous food ending with warm chocolate pudding bread!!Oh! did I mention Justin and staff…AMAZING!!…so attentive to all. I didn’t have to worry about one thing…how well organized BES’s is run.Thank you again for a memorable experience.Stephanie and family ?Parking: Easy access“

“April 20, 2024 (Saturday) Baby Shower 12-4.Was such a special day. Everything from the food, service, attention to detail, rustic decor, were over and above.Marilyn and Lauren were both wonderful to work with, attentive, responsive and very flexible. Our servers Nancy and Dianne were awesome! The place was decorated beautifully with a rustic theme, they were always cleaning up, made sure there was plenty of food, replenishing the beverage table, cleaning dirty plates from table etc.I would highly recommend Kate & Ally's whether it's for an off premise party or on-site.I did not see our dishes in the selection in this review but wanted to mention we had the Chic Francaise, Tortellini Alfredo, Stuffed Shells, Filet Tips over Noodles. Everyone raved about how delicious and fresh everything was.Thank you Team Kate and Ally for such a wonderful day!“

“We were in a pinch . Needed a seating fir 8 on St. Pattys. Sweet Jennys said if you can get here in 10 min. We can sit you. I might say we needed to be out because of a dance recital time line. SJ. Is Quaint, always the best comfortable, accommodating place. The food of course was delicious as well.Parking: In front and around the corner.Kid-friendliness: Absolutely, comfortable setting“

“First time visit and we will definitely be back.Unfortunately, we along with many others in the area have been missing this great dining spot probably because from the outside it looks like a bar —- not the cozy place it is. We loved the food —- generous portions and perfect menu choices not to mention the server,Hannah, she is delightful. She told us that there are changing specials every Thursday-Sunday !! All things considered we will do our best to tell everyone what they are missing.“

“Old school diner. Food was good. Pork roll and cheese on a real hard roll. 2 egg cheese omelette cooked perfectly. No brown! Well done home fries and bacon(could have been more well done) but tasty. Coffee hot and strong. Service. Very attentive. Diner. Like I said old school Jersey diner. Impressed by clean counter stools! I'm old school also! Cons: Tabasco bottle from years ago. Get some when it's on sale up the highway at ShopRite! Better yet get Frank's when it's BOGO!“

“The couple who owns this are the absolute sweetest and went above and beyond in making sure we had what we need. We are also dairy free so to not only be able to order vegan ice cream but to have SEVENTEEN homemade choices was fantastic. It was also the best vegan ice cream I’ve ever had. So glad we stumbled upon this gem and can’t wait to come back. After all, I have sixteen more flavors to try. I can’t recommend this place highly enough.“

“This is an absolute wow restaurant. There is nothing on the menu that's generic and everything has a personal touch to it. I got to meet the owners and they were the most down to earth friendly people. The clams were an excellent appetizer, followed by one of the best medium-rare prime ribs I've ever had. They absolutely nailed it. The rest of my party enjoyed the seafood they ordered. The dry scallops had by others were raved about and the service was top notch. This is a high end seafood restaurant with all the charm of a seaside inn. I absolutely can't wait to go back.“

“As someone with Celiac disease, we often "miss out". It's so nice to have a place that "gets" gluten free and offers great options. I had the chicken cheese steak with fries. Both were delicious! The gluten free roll was soft, not dry & crumbly. The fries were some of the best I've ever had - fresh, crisp. Staff was very friendly. Highly recommended giving them a try.“

“Been going for years just went to breakfast with my parents who have been divorced for years but still best friends for my Mother's birthday and 3yrs ago we held my daughters baby shower and my grandsons first birthday ? what a wonderful place and great staff☺️Wheelchair accessibility: They actually do need more handicapped spots for the elderly handicapped but that's all besides that they are perfect“

“The owners are cool! Best Bartenders on the island!! Food and spirits are slamming!!! Cold craft beer and wine on tap with ice water on the side. I sit down in my favorite spot at the bar with my special glass filled with gin and homemade tonic created by the mixologist on staff. My favorite sports are on TV while enjoying great conversations with the best customers around. So order a burger it's the best in town or enjoy the raw bar and fish on the menu. There are plenty of vegetarian dishes, steak, and pasta as well. Hope to see you soon! I will be there in my favorite chair with a G n T in hand!!!“

“Darts! Tuesday Bingo! Fair claw machine! Family Friendly during the day/early evening. Night time is a fun place for adults. Sports bar vibe. Friendly staff. Lots of menu options.Kid-friendliness: Claw machine, coloring pages, kids menu, older kids were allowed to play darts as we were there well prior to the night life scene began.“

“Excellent place to eat. I've been here 8 or more times over the years on a date night and with three grown boys. Never did anyone order something they did not like. Always good service, fun and creative food for the family. Prices are very fair. My wife loves the fish/shrimp taco and I always get the pulled pork on a pretzel roll. Their catchup is great, not you standard out of the bottle kind. They leave wipes and a roll of paper towels on your table, so you can get messy and not worry. A great casual place to go out and not break the back.“