Restaurants near Surf City

“Pompano Beach HYB was our go to every morning on vacation. Smiling staff knew our name and our order every day. Yummy coffee, too! Highly recommend.”

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

“We love Baked on the Beach! They have the most delicious and fresh baked goods. Truly the best on LBI!”

“love their fruit so fresh every time guaranteed! Delicious bowls”

“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 pizza and nice staff 🥰”

“We ordered one of their party trays for a 21st birthday gathering & it was a HUGE hit!! Not only did it look amazing, it was so fresh & delicious! We will definitely be ordering again!!”

“Incredible pizza with classics, newer styles and creative ideas. The Brooklyn Finest is a must!”

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

“This is a great example of a classic new jersey bagel Cafe. I love it. I moved away from NJ years ago but I go back several times each year and one of my favorite things to do is grab breakfast from a place like this.

Tip: get an extra egg on the breakfast sandwiches otherwise it's too much bread.”

“We were in walking distance of pelicans and went almost every night. We really enjoyed the wide variety of flavors. The order gentleman could be more personable, but the other staff was wonderful. We tended to look in the windows to prepare our selves for him. My children were always excited try a new flavor. We cannot wait to come back next year!”

“The best! Generous sized ice cream. Always busy, worth the wait. Can even get something for the dog.”

“This cafe serves a nice breakfast and portions are huge. I wish they could get the orders right, though. Yesterday a sandwich was missing, today the avocado which is addn'l $2.50 was missing. Sheesh!”

“Love this place, but was very disappointed in the happy hour oysters on 7/9/25….. very small….. other than that, everything else was great”

“This is the 5th time me and my wife have come for dinner,each time better the the last,the dinner hear is nothing short of amazing,the desert's are also delicious,I would recommend trying everything.😊.the staff is also so nice and attentive,for me the best meals I've eaten ever can't say enough.thank you clemmy's Carlos and Debbie”

“Please run, don't walk to Isola! Long Beach Island is no stranger to great spots for Italian cuisine, but Isola is not your typical Italian fare. A BYOB restaurant, Isola has a menu that easily compliments any wine! Our dinner consisted of a fresh and flavorful grilled octopus appetizer, a Cacio and Pepe even Rome would be proud of, one if the best zpirk chops we've evrry ate plated to perfrction, Hanger steak with a lovely chimichurri and a side of roasted potatoes with parmesan cheese. We ended the meal with Tiramisu to go and it was a perfect way to end the night. All that said, Isola's menu is equal to the amazing quality of service and the experience created by their staff. Every patron was smiling. We had originally ordered the Fiorentine steak and sadly it was not available. Dylan and his team went above and beyond to make sure that our dinner was not only fantastic but that we were so thrilled we quickly booked our next visit. Isola has officially entered my top 5 LBI list! Thank you, Isola for a wonderful date night!”

“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!”

“Reasonable prices and a well-rounded menu. Food comes out fast, tastes good and they open earlier and close later than most in Long Beach Island. As a SBYC member, it's a treat to have them so close by. Recommended.”

“Living with Celiac Disease, Graves' Disease, and post-Lyme has already made my diet extremely restrictive. This year, despite the added challenges, I made the difficult decision to return to vegetarianism - I simply couldn't reconcile the guilt of eating animal proteins while my health demanded an even more limited way of eating. Cooking at home is manageable, but ordering takeout has been tough: truly gluten-free and vegetarian options are rare. That's why I'm so grateful for Living on the Veg. Their food isn't just safe and accommodating - it's genuinely delicious. As someone who leans toward vegan eating and avoids most factory dairy when I can, I especially appreciate their plant-based options. The vegan potato salad is outstanding - you'd never guess it's dairy-free. And the chocolate peanut butter bites? Absolutely addictive. Thank you, Living on the Veg, for making restrictive eating feel like a treat instead of a compromise, on the days I'm too lazy to cook! P.S. My one wish: more gluten-free bread options, especially bagels and different types of sandwich bread beyond the classic white. That would make your amazing sandwiches even more irresistible!”

“Our go to place when we go to the island.”

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

“I was there on Thursday the food was great! Only problem was I wasn't aware of the gratuity that was put on for six or more people. So we ended up spending much more money than we excepted”

“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.”

“Super friendly staff, attentive to your needs, great suggestions if you are stuck with to an idea. I ordered two delicious beautiful cakes for my boys. Reasonable pricing for the work of art created.”

“The absolute best Mexican food in the area. Entertaining and delicious. Food, staff and service are amazing!”

“5 stars delicious! I received a nift giftcard from planet fitness definitely recommend. Definitely will be back.”

“What a gem on LBI! Great establishment! Awesome food! The staff are a bunch of hard working fun folks! Stop in for a latte, lunch or dinner. You will not be disappointed!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟”

“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!!!”