Restaurants near Normandy Beach

“My family and I had a wonderful dinner last night at Barrier Island Burgers! The servers, chef and hostess were beyond gracious! Our burgers and Cobb salad were delicious! Can't wait to go back!”

“Living in Point Pleasant means having an endless lineup of incredible coastal spots right in our backyard, but Red’s Lobster Pot is the one place I will never stop raving about.
It completely captures that old-school, local fishing village charm. Sitting on the deck right along the Manasquan Inlet while the boats come in sets a scene that you just can’t replicate. It’s laid-back, welcoming, and feels like quintessential Point Pleasant.
The food level here is unmatched. You can taste the absolute freshness in every dish—it’s pure dock-to-table quality. Whether you’re diving into a steamed lobster or whatever special they’ve pulled in that day (my personal go-to order), the kitchen lets the quality of the seafood shine without overcomplicating things.
What truly sets Red’s apart, though, is the team. The service is consistently sharp, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. In a town packed with great dining, Red's is the one spot that simply gets it right every single time.”

“Great dinner as response service class act! Loved appetizers and filet and shrimp special excellent”

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

“My wife and I had a wonderful lunch at Prime 13. The steaks were cooked perfectly and a very nice size for a lunch entree. Looking forward to going back for dinner. The tomahawk steaks looked absolutely delicious. After lunch we walked across the street to their butcher shop and purchased an incredible double cut pork chop. Just cooked that on my grill and it was fantastic!”

“We had an absolutely fantastic experience at The Loft Steakhouse last night! We came with a group of 12 and rented the private room. Everything was outstanding, from the appetizers to the steaks. The food was incredible across the board!

A special shoutout to Moishy, the manager, who was next-level accommodating. His hospitality, attention to detail, and willingness to go above and beyond made the entire evening that much better.

Amazing food, incredible service, and a great experience all around. Highly recommend The Loft! We’ll definitely be back!”

“Best baby grilled chicken ever.”

“Excellent food, service and ambiance. Kristin was amazing!”

“Great place, location and atmosphere”

“Absolutely delicious. One of the best lobster risotto and stuffed shrimp entrees I have ever had. & The calamari appetizer was mouth watering! The staff is so kind— the waitress Marchella is HILARIOUS and very attentive. Don’t walk… RUN to Dina’s.”

“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.”

“Smores ice cream was 10/10 and Patrick had great customer service 🍦”

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

“What a great time! I'm not sure why some reviews say ride staff. I didn't see that at all. Tables are a little toght but not that bad. Service was exceptional and they have a TON of gluten free food. Save room for dessert. Only thing is go early or you'll be waiting even though you have reservations and BYOB. Can't wait to go back!”

“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..”

“I can’t thank the staff at B2 bistro point pleasant for making my daughters wedding shower absolutely perfect. The service attention to detail food and bar service was exceptional! Samantha the coordinator was amazing!!!”

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

“How are these ratings not a solid 5 star? best ice cream, anywhere.”

“Drove down from Bergen County the other day. Let me tell you, it was worth the trip. The coffee cake just melts in your mouth. Many other delights in this bakery. The brownies looked amazing. They also have a nice selection of gluten free items”

“The food and service was amazing!! Went there for Valentine’s Day and had a great experience! Definitely will be back!”

“Everything about tomahawk steakhouse was amazing.. I was there two nights in a row and couldn't ask for better food, service and ambience. It was the best way to celebrate my daughter's birthday and coming from my family who owns the best Italian restaurants this was outstanding. 10 out of 10.”

“I wanted to check this out, based on some reviews and photos that looked legit. I was heading to the beach, so it was a good lunch to have beforehand. I thought it was very good. The pizza was crispy, tasty and w/ good cheese, well balanced. I was very glad I tried it. I highly recommend. PS: I'm a pizza snob. Lol.”

“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.”

“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!!!!”

“Thank you for the amazing catering that we ordered for our party today! The lamb, chicken and rice was a huge hit with everyone! The tzatziki sauce is out of this world. Our friends kept coming back for more🙌🏼 10/10 highly recommend!”

“good cookies, good variety, (i’m also doing this for points towards free deserts 😌)”

“Our friend highly recommended Spanos Restutant , our first time, Was absolutely outstanding, The nicest customer service was the owner introduced himself to us with three special appetizers he made and greeted us with a Bon appétit Everything is made special to order,go go go and order there homemade bread pudding with chocolate in middle & there vanilla ice cream Thank you Mr Spano , for a special evening ??”

“Love their sugar free options! Very nice people! Bob the owner is great! And all the girls very knowledgeable Try them you will not go back to the other guys!!”

“Thank you Breakin Bread Eatery for the most delicious Easter meal! The stuffed artichokes were amazing! We can't wait to order again!!”