New American Restaurants near Spring Lake, NJ

“We have driven passed Capsized Cafe many times, without turning in. Talk about missing the boat! We were looking for a fresh take on breakfast, out, and when we did the Google thing...up popped this eatery.Read many of the glowing reviews and headed over to try it for ourselves. Glad we did. Coupled with great food and super pleasant staff, the atmosphere has that 1950s and '60s eclectic shore coolness.Go there! If not today then go soon.“

“Our dinner last night was excellent with good portions. We enjoyed everything that we had from appetizers to dessert. Our waiter was great and took excellent care of us. i would definitely go back again.“

“Really enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommend and going back soon.“

“7-19-2025.. The food was amazing! 7 members of my family today, 6 different dishes..everyone of them outstanding: Cobb Salad (2), Shrimp & Grits, Steak salad, Avocado Toast, Grilled Cheese, Flatbread..Creme Brulee, Blueberry Cheesecake. The service, the atmosphere..all perfect!. Thank you Chef Lou! I ❤️ my town and we are so lucky to call you and The Blend our own!“

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

“On June 1st we will be living in PP for two years. Last night we discovered a hidden gem! The owner/ chef was extremely pleasant, gracious and talented. Everything was delicious. The Clams appetizer, Caesar salad, lamb chops and limoncello cake were outstanding. The Sesame Ahi Tuna with Zoodles was hands down the best Ahi dish I’ve ever had! Extra bonus for being BYO! Already looking forward to a return visit. Highly recommend!“

“Delicious meal from start to finish! Don’t skip dessert ?“

“Great food and service. Great drinks in spring and summer and byob in winter. Chef is very accommodating for allergies and other requests. Delicous steaks, lamb, pastas and bread! The sushi bar also serves some delish sushi“

“Creative menu, excellent food and the staff was attentive. Highly recommended.“

“Had lunch today at Houlihans. I haven't been here in a while, so I wanted to treat myself by eating at my favorite restaurant.
And my 3 favorite servers now work in the morning: Mackenzie, Brooke & Jenna.
I had the early bird dinner special: chicken parmesan with a salad and dessert for $17.99. it's a good deal because they chicken parmesan by itself is regularly $17.99.

My server Mackenzie was great: polite, attentive, and fast. As are all of the servers here.

It was sad seeing one of the hosts, Justin leaving. This is his last day. He's going back to college. He and hostess Paige are both great. No matter how busy they never lose their cool. That's important bec

The food always great.

Parking: Parking is free and always available, even on busy weekends.“

“Great food. Such a cute place!“

“Perfect way to spend my Birthday dinner Year after year! Always perfect service and food/drinks.“

“My favorite restaurant in this area. Food is great as well as pricing, service and atmosphere. If you haven’t been there yet, give it a try. You will not be disappointed!“

“Good eats and super nice owners/staff and customers!!“

“The best! Great food and service. They are always taking extra steps to make sure we are satisfied“

“So, we’re from boston and are visiting my son. Not too much to choose from around here in terms of restaurants. But suddenly I see a sign Minas Grill and went in just because of the word grill. It’s Brazilian! My heart is singing! Great coffee, the food is like home cooked. Loved the cheese bread and you can shop here too! Lovely warm people and so helpful! So we’ll be back while we’re here.“

“First visit today. Great breakfast and lunch menu. I had an omelet with home fries. Good was excellent. will definitely return!“

“Awesome food ! If you’re around ‘squan I recommend grabbing a bite here. Yum“

“Excellent food n drinks, awesome service!“

“This was my first time at Bistro Avon. I had lunch with a friend today. We had the Lobster and Crab Bisque, the Aloha Salad, Tiramisu and coffee. The food was delicious and the service was excellent! I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“Consistently Excellent as always ! Great food Great service. Menu has something for everyone ! Local items are featured.! Be back soon“

“The best breakfast and service locally! Wow. The portions are generous, the food absolutely delicious, biscuits OMG, and the kind staff who are so hard working….this is the absolute best spot!“

“This restaurant was delicious!!! Everything was wonderful from the waiters to the food that was amazing. The owner Ken went around to all tables and made us feel like family. thank You Saltimbocca I will absolutely be back.“

“fune dining at its best! friendly staff. we just love it“

“Ordered the beef, chicken and Jersey shore empanadas. Everything was made fresh. Nicely sized and proportioned. The only thing I would recommend is adding seasoning to their food. All of them were bland and had no flavor or seasoning. The cheese didn’t even have flavor. Some seasoning would be a game changer for them.“

“Always friendly staff. Bartenders are always so nice. Love the happy hour specials.“

“We finally made it into Klein’s and it did not disappoint. We sat outside in the water and enjoyed a delicious meal. The fish was so fresh and the serving sizes were very large. The Ahi bites appetizer was absolutely amazing and the halibut was the not only delicious but quite a large piece of fish. Lastly, the fish tacos were a favorite. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.“

“Everything was wonderful---the service, food, the ambience. Highly recommend you check out Homesick for a great experience.“

“My sister from Dallas & I ate there 3 times out of 6 nights- fabulous food!“

“Delivered a boat by water there a fee days ago. The Harbor Master. (I forget his name) was very helpful, friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Even as a non member he treated me and my partner kindly as we delivered a boat for someone else.“

“We had gone to Woodys for years and recently started visiting more frequently. Really enjoy the atmosphere and the food is good. The holiday decor is a whole vibe—the owners and staff really went all out to provide a warm, inviting experience for their customers. We are always greeted warmly and made to feel welcome. I always enjoy the time spent at Woodys, whether with friends or family. The seating options are many as the heated outdoor area is available all year long. Good food+great service+awesome ambiance=a fantastic experience.“

“The Diet Gourmet is by far the best Kosher place to go and enjoy an amazing lunch! The staff is amazing and so friendly and attentive towards all of their customers, knowing most on a first name basis. If your in the Long Branch area i highly recommend checking this place out, you won’t regret it!!

Vegetarian options: Everything here is vegetarian and amazing! I definitely recommend trying the Famous Impossible Burger

Kid-friendliness: Best Kid Menu around out of the kosher restaurants. Always has kids channels on TV

Parking: A huge variety of parking at the Elbron Train Station and infront of the restaurant

Dietary restrictions: So many good diet options like the salads and impossible burgers !“

“Meighan and her team of Main Street Kitchen were absolutely amazing. She was the caterer for my daughter's wedding in October. It was an outdoor wedding at our home. She came to our house a few times to meet the tent folks. She made suggestions regarding placements for tables, dance floor, lighting ets. We selected Main Street Kitchen after reading reviews from our local town facebook group. Her food was special, thoughtful and most importantly, delicious. We had about 120 people. She came with an hard working staff who was amazing. We used Love Your Flower in Manasquan and Spirit of Alcohol. For music we used DJ Electra and she was just awesome! Thank you Meighan!“

“Great Lobster and soup was delicious. I highly recommend“

“Fabulous atmosphere, our food was perfection. We had margarita, pizza, eggplant, Parm, spaghetti, meatball. San Marzano sauce was fabulous. Would definitely come back again thank you Carly you were a great waitress.“

“I love this place. Great food, people, clean, friendly. Good vibe. Good music.“

“This past weekend I had my baby shower at Catherine’s! Grant and his sister,Alexa, were absolutely fabulous to work with. They were beyond accommodating and communicative throughout the entire planning process. The service the day of was top notch. Staff was very friendly and professional helping the event run smoothly! The food is absolutely incredible, everything from the appetizers to the entrees were fresh and flavorful! If you are looking for a great dinner spot or a local place to plan your next event, I would gladly recommend Catherine’s! Can’t wait to go back for dinner soon 😊“

“Ate here with my family after a day at the beach. We were a loud hungry bunch and the pizza did not disappoint. The pizza was hot and very fresh and the sauce was delicious. It was not greasy and the crust was just the right amount of crunchy. We will definitely be back!! Highly recommend!!!“

“They have lots of Vegan options , everything was delicious, the service was quick and friendly , and the place was immaculate.“

“So good! I love the Gyro, they let me order just a few slices and the service is amazing. I often only have cash and they don't make me use door dash ect. Definitely calling tomorrow and ripping even better. It's just Good ?

Kid-friendliness: Mac and cheese rocks.“

“Cannot say enough good things about this place! The food was delicious and service was top notch. We sat outside with my dog, Champ, and they treated him like a king! The chef personally came out and asked if he could make him some bacon and then also brought him out a huge bone! Such great vibes. 10/10!!“

“This is a hidden Gem and is the best sushi around in Belmar area. Better than Rice and Taka combined... Sunsets here are magic and the band music is EXTRA loud.. brings the kinda crowd we like. Not the Pinot Noir Jet set crowd but the locals that fish and get down and dirt. Best outdoor fun scene. This place is a twilight zone and easy to lose a few hours at . Food is ALWAYS GREAT!!!!“

“Good food , great beer selection, great service .“

“Went there for the first time tonight for my wife and son's birthday. The food and drinks were excellent and the service was great. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely go back!“

“I’ll always recommend the oxtails w/ rice and cabbage. My next go to was the jerk chicken, but then I tried the stew chicken. There is so much more I want to try. Love this restaurant. Paula is phenomenal at what she does.💕 Rose, keep up all you do, the world needs people like you.❤️. It’s a 10 for me.“

“Atmosphere was beautiful , the food was amazing, and our waitress was so attentive and friendly.“

“I just had the best Cheeseburger that ever had at the Bond Street Bar and Grill that is tucked away and almost hidden on 208 Bond Street in Asbury Park, NJ. The It is a small bar and grill with a dark almost mystical ambiance on a small one-way street. The bar has a warm and welcoming personality featuring great food, good vibes, friendly staff all in an inviting space of a classic pub atmosphere.“

“Great atmosphere, wait on the weekend is over an hour but you can sit in their colorful Adirondack chairs and order drinks and apps while your waiting.“

“We loved our salads and soups. I had the tomato bisque and my husband had the French onion soup. Courtney was our sever and she truly stood out for being attentive on a busy Friday night and extremely professional. There was live music and a busy bar scene so not a quiet spot, but a great vibe.“

“Food , people staff All GREAT!!!!!!!!“