Restaurants near Island Heights

“This place is a Hidden Gem...I can't wait to go back for Sunset Friday night dinner!! My husband is the most critical person when it comes to Restaurants, BUT he LOVES the Food here, 😉😁 See ya soon!!!”

“The best coffee shop in our area. The staff are always prompt and friendly. The drink specials are always changing and they are amazing. Great location right by the water in Island Heights. Highly recommended.”

“great food great service great ambiance ....I'll be back”

“Char Q in Lakewood is truly a one-of-a-kind culinary and cultural experience.
The food is exquisite — truly extraordinary.
Our waiter, Bessie, was absolutely amazing — all the way from Albania.
Chef Christian, who speaks Russian thanks to his wife, cooking in a kosher restaurant in New Jersey.
And us — a Russian-Ukrainian Jewish family — enjoying an unforgettable dinner, surrounded by wonderful people.”

“Jennifer was fantastic! She is very friendly and knowledgeable about the restaurant. She went over all the new menu items. I ordered a special drink and she went out of her way to see if the bar had the ingredients to make it. She paid a lot of attention to us as appropriate. We appreciated her thoughtfulness and great service. PF Chang has fabulous food we loved everything.”

“Dina and her staff are excellent. Had my moms repast for 70 people and they were so friendly and accommodating. The food was family style and top notch. I can't say enough about how great everything was and how thankful for making the celebration of my mother's life memorable. I recommend this place for any event.”

“Generous, kind family owned businesses. Fabulous food. Imbedded within our community, year after year. To which, you will feel part of OUR COMMUNITY…. Most of all their family love..”

“Amazing food, great service, it’s truly wonderful what this kitchen does for the community.”

“food was amazing servise was amazing”

“Fantastic food and service! Can’t wait to come back, great, friendly atmosphere.”

“I would give them 3 out of 5 stars. since the day they opened, inconsistent with food and drinks. one day the sliders are medium, the next well done. one day your $16 martini is full, the next it's missing the top inch of the drink. one day the pizza is ok, the next time is soup. last time the service was just ok. tonight she was great.”

“Our waiter, Luke, did a great job on a very busy night (New Year's Eve). The food was good. Only complaints are the bar was slow and the coffee could have been hotter.”

“Wow The best Italian restaurant at the jersey shore if you go Friday or Saturday you better get a reservation I would suggest you get one during the week also to be safe. Byob food and atmosphere are outstanding and the hostess waitresses and owner are so nice they make you feel like you were invited to their home for Sunday dinner with the family.”

“James was our server and he was amazing, outgoing very attentive. We had a great time and we will be coming back and hope he is our server again!!!!”

“Love the tiramisu! 5 stars!”

“Love this place my only place”

“We love going to Spire every weekend! Everyone is so nice there the girls even know our drinks by heart and have them ready for us even before we order.”

“Amazingly friendly customer service, great food and coffee with a good selection of gluten free options.”

“I haven't left a review in while. I have been to F&R for many different occasions. My Brother in law and my wife's mile stone birthday. My own birthday 🎂 and every chance we can stop by. Love the family owned restaurant and all the people running it, front and back. Thanks to Michelle and Danielle Tonight was amazing the Tuna appetizer was tremendous and our favorite dinners were spot on. ( Chicken Papa) And filet mignon. If you have never been there it's a Must. Upscale Italian restaurant. Byo. Love it and Thank you ladies”

“Hands down the best sushi I've ever had. Everything is top quality and it shows. The owner and staff are amazing.”

“The cheesesteaks were delicious, but I wished I noticed the disgusting fan that was above the ordering counter before I ate there. The fan is full of so much thick dust that I felt sick after eating there. Makes you wonder if the kitchen is really clean.”

“I have had the most positive experiences with La Madre Maria! When I visit my grandfather on the Jersey Shore, he loves to go out for a hot dog! This summer we stopped at La Madre Maria truck. We had the best experience thanks to the friendly service. We felt like family and enjoyed our hot dogs with great conversation with Joe. I highly recommend stopping by La Madre Maria for a delicious dog and great service! Thank you, Joe. And GO AVS!”

“The best service and food.”

“By far my best dining experience in USA the quality of the steaks is absolute perfection had four different steaks each one was cooked to perfection the exact temperature asked. The service is perfect not too pushy but super helpful, and the design and vibe is so relaxing and very much helped to make it a special night out!”

“Consistent excellent prepared & quality food . Kitchen chef are fantastic! Went last nite & they had a pvt party 40 people. Chef , service & kitchen rocked ! No issue ! Best high end restaurant from LBI - Asbury !!!!”

“Best baby grilled chicken ever.”

“Harrys BBQ is the best around! Everything Ive tried has been amazing! You must come and try his food!”

“Yet another reason why 502 Bakery is my bakery of choice. Woke-up Saturday morning (4/12/2025) craving crumb coffee cake. Arrived at 502 Bakery a few minutes before 9AM, but when I approached the door the sign said, "Sorry We're Closed!" I did not realize they opened at 9:30AM. So I went back to my vehicle to wait 30-minutes until they officially opened. LOL... Wait?! Yes, the crumb cake is that good! Not more than 2-minutes later, I looked back from my vehicle to see the neon 'OPEN' sign on! Rather than having a customer wait they chose to open early. 502 Bakery's customer service matches the quality of their product. Thanks 502 team! See you again soon. Gerald S.”

“I wasn’t sure what to expect here, but I guess I’d call it a not-quite-balabus level steakhouse.
I went with 4 other people and ordered a steak which was okay, tasty but nothing crazy. When your paying their prices, a satisfactory steak just doesn’t cut it.
The design? Meh. And this was before all the competition came around. Now you really gotta up your game.
Not impressed by the ambience.
The service was ok too.
Listen though, I walked out with a full stomach, and that, my friend, always deserves 4 stars.”

“Delicious! Cute store with so many flavors and snacks to choose from! Staff are incredibly nice and even helped me make the perfect boba for me! I absolutely love everything about this place! So cute <3”