50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Long Beach

“We went for dinner tonight, and what a hidden gem it was!! Don’t be fooled by “diner” in the name, this is a high-quality Italian restaurant that also happens to offer all your classic diner specialties, plus several pages of breakfast items.

I had the Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese, and it was excellent! The pieces of chicken cutlet were absolutely amazing. My dad had the meatloaf, and my mom had the pasta with broccoli, and everyone’s meals were delicious.

Everyone around us was raving about their food, too! I can’t wait to come back and try something else. Definitely a place worth checking out!“

“Fantastic dinner. We came with a party of 11. 2 of us came in advance to get us a spot on the waitlist and they told us 30-40 min. The whole party came about 30 min in. We ended up waiting around 60 min total but we had a fine time waiting in their little seating area. They a have great seating area and wine glasses, bottle openers and water out for those parties waiting so we had a nice time waiting, we reviewed the menu and had some wine that we brought (since it's BYOB) while waiting. Once we got seated, we ordered an appetizer special, some lobster bisque soups and the parm oysters. Parm oysters and the blackened tuna special were fantastic. Lobster bisque was pretty good too. For entrees, we got a wide variety of plates, ie seafood risotto, salmon picatta, rib eye steak, salmon filet, steak and lobster potatoes, crab burger and the lobster roll. Everyone raved over their dinner entrees. We followed up with dessert-- cheesecake cannoli was a favorite. Chocolate peanut butter cake was also great. Our server was very friendly and attentive. For entrees, desserts and maybe half the group getting appetizers we spent about $80 each with tip. Last year when we tried to come by it happened to be closed so we were so glad to have it this year, and wish we had been able to come by last year!! We might even come by again for lunch before we head home for the season. Too good. Many compliments to the chef and the rest of the team!!“

“Always a 5 star meal, they never disappoint!“

“The chowder was absolutely incredible. 5 stars. Our lunch was great. Not a person in our party walked away unhappy with their choices.“

“Great dinner with my husband. Lovely server!!“

“Great food & service by Kate💕“

“My wife said she though the California wrap was delicious. She has never said that before about take out food. My chicken tacos and the kids food, pizza and a hamburger was great. I thought it was a bit expensive, but not worried about that if they keep the quality as it was. Everyone ate everything. Fresh and not greasy. Good job.“

“My daughter and I went here for lunch today and the food was amazing! We had homemade hummus and pita chips for an appetizer and sandwiches..I had the green burger which was to die for!! Honestly this food was so amazing and in generous portions! The potato salad was delicious! The staff was so friendly and accommodating even they were so busy! I can’t wait to go back😊“

“I recommend EVERYTHING about the LBI Pancake House! The food - perfect. The atmosphere - stylish, retro chic. The people - awesome. And don’t even get me started on the Belgian Waffles…. I’m still dreaming about those slightly crispy outside, puffy fluffy insides served with warm butter and their signature maple syrup. Breakfast Heaven served oceanside on Earth.“

“Most tasty & authentic Mexican in this area.“

“great food great portions great prices and very friendly staff and atmosphere.“

“We always have a great experience at Wally’s. The staff is wonderful and the food is fresh and tasty.“

“Food and service very good“

“I celebrated my birthday with my sisters at The Gables last night. It is clear that this restaurant knows that a dining experience is more than just about the great food. The ambiance and charm of the restaurant with its meticulous attention to detail translates to understated elegance. Their staff—my experience felt like we were the only ones in the restaurant and they had nothing else to do but take care of us! Our server, Cathy, was so warm and unshakable on a rather busy evening. The room managers strolled throughout the room making sure that every person was seen and noticed. It’s the nicest place I’ve ever dined. Thank you for a truly lovely evening!“

“Finally got to eat here! it was delicious, fresh and large portions. The one owner Carlos is very nice and friendly! Will definitely be back!!!“

“Great expereince!! party of 9 for a 12 year old birthday lunch with friends!! staff was awesome. very attentive and accommodating!! 9 very happy customers“

“Great , fun place! Good food too!“

“Food and staff are always impeccable! It’s been our go-to place for years! Highly recommended!“

“Best donuts I’ve had in a long long time. The jelly and cream filled are to die for. On way to AC orcpionts south of LBI worth the “detour”.“

“We have enjoyed the food at the Engleside for years. Great food, great service. Will always frequent this establishment as one of our favorites.“

“Great food. Great friendly service. We go every week during the summer.“

“Great food with a great view!“

“Outstanding food, wonderful staff, great experience! And outstanding vegan accommodation!“

“The best quesadillas and tacos we’ve had in a very long time. Fabulous everything!“

“The best seafood on the island!“

“We catered for Father's Day and it was outstanding. The eggplant rollatini with ham and muscles marinara were fantastic! We eat in the restaurant at least twice a month and always use Pietro's for catering. Highly recommend. Staff is awesome and very accommodating.“

“Great Staff, Fun atmosphere, Friendly Patrons, Great Food, Local Hang!“

“I love bubbakoos. It’s my wife and I tradition to stop there prior to leaving LBI to go back to NY. Last night we were running late, I called the shop and Madison was awesome. She not only accommodated us but was truly super polite and professional. Kudos to her and the rest of the staff their last night. I will be a customer for life“

“I Enjoy The Merchant Market So Much“

“We walked here for breakfast this morning and the service was great. And the food was awesome.
The servings were nice sized, and good food.
Nice vintage restaurant.
We ordered a shark shaped pancake for my grandson.“

“We love all that Mainland has to offer! So much family fun, delicious food, and great atmosphere.“

“Came to The Chicken or the Egg for breakfast while in Beach Haven and had a great experience. Service was fast and friendly, the food came out hot, and the portions were generous.

The star of breakfast was definitely the Buffalo Chicken Omelette. Great combination of flavors with just the right amount of heat, and something a little different from your typical breakfast order. If you like buffalo chicken, this is definitely the one to get!

The place has a fun, casual Jersey Shore vibe and can get busy, but they do a great job keeping everything moving. Good food, quick service, and a great breakfast spot in Beach Haven. Definitely understand why this place is so popular and would absolutely come back next time we’re in LBI.“

“I wish I lived closer. 1st time here, it was best cheeseburger club and best french fries I have ever had. Fantastic waitress, and service too.“

“Excellent food, excellent service“

“Shelly was a great waitress! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Our food came out quickly, she checked on us at the right times, and overall made our experience really enjoyable. Thanks, Shelly, for the great service!“

“Consistently wonderful, a quintessential LBI restaurant. A favorite meal is the prime rib, always done to perfection.“

“I love all your soups and chowders. Every year we buy a couple of quarts to bring home. This year, we added to our purchase a quart of the crab corn chowder. It was outstanding! I hope this becomes a permanent chowder going forward! Looking forward to next year!“

“First time here this past Tuesday. The food was phenomenal. I took a friend from Brooklyn and she was very impressed also! We got the local oysters, New England clam chowder, Flounder picatta and the roasted chicken dish. All excellent!!“

“Love their food and friendly staff. One of our go to places on the Island!“

“Awesome food. Real deal North Jersey pizza. Great subs as well. I highly recommend!“

“Food is superb! Service is excellent! Very clean & nice atmosphere. I’ve never had a bad meal there!“

“We ordered dinner last night, and it was great as usual!! Our food arrived quickly, and it was hot and delicious! We love Ray’s wings (hot and honey are our favorite) and pizza! My family has been ordering from Ray’s for over 5 years, and I don’t think we have ever had a bad meal… everything is consistently good! Ordering is easy and delivery is fast!!“

“The most delicious pizza on Long Beach Island!!! In addition to great food, it's an incredible family run business with the most genuine, caring and hard working staff ever. You just don't come across businesses like this anymore - Slice of Heaven is truly extra special.“

“We used the Sea Shell for our wedding venue and can’t say enough nice things about it. For starters our planners were amazing, Brittany and Jaimee were always available to answer any questions we had. They set everything up just the way we wanted. The food during cocktail hour was to die for and all of our guests raved about it. The weather wasn’t in our favor in the morning and at first we were going to do the ceremony under the tiki hut but were able to change to the sand an hour before. Dinner was also amazing and everything was delicious. The Shell made a dream come true and we can’t thank them enough.“

“good as always.....................“

“Unique spin on your favorite sushi rolls - loved the Chilean sea bass specialty roll! Highly recommend Zen for fresh and delicious sushi! Great customer service too.“

“Had the best experience tonight at dinner!! The food was great and being on the water never better. Our server Izzy made our night so positive and fun!! She was sweet and attentive and having a great server really makes the night special!!“

“Still the best clam chowder and you cannot tell me otherwise. The bread bowl is toasted perfectly. Good bands and entertainment. Staff is always nice, decent selection of beers and alcohol. Good food overall. Our staples are the chowder, potato skins, and wings but have had their sandwhiches which have been good as well.“

“Awesome bagels 🥯 Egg wraps are pretty good also“

“Amazing! The names of places you go sticks in your head and the good ones are never forgotten! The food, people, atmosphere etc.. simply delicious“