50 Best American Restaurants near Surf City

“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“

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

“An amazing experience. The Hawaiian Style hotdog was huge in size and taste. I had one with cole slaw & a sliced pickle. It melted in my mouth. The atmosphere is friendly & the service was quick. I will definitely be going back for more. Next time you’re in Surf City don’t forget to stop in. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Really great quality. Would highly recommend“

“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.“

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

“Tried this for the first time and got my son and I some fruit smoothies. They were amazing! Portions were large and we were greeted with a friendly smile that was so genuine. Looking forward to going back and trying more goodies!“

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

“Great , fun place! Good food too!“

“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“

“Food and service very good“

“Bartender Tiff is awesome! Always upbeat and smiling. Very attentive to patrons. Another reason we keep coming back is Manager Mike. The overall atmosphere is lively and the store is always clean and friendly.“

“This is my new favorite restaurant hands down. Just ate here for the second time and was absolutely blown away by how carefully crafted every single dish is. Chef is an artist and makes me crave foods I normally do not like by how creative and delicious his food is. The staff is always incredible as well but the food here is 12/10 every single time.“

“Had the #6, blue cheese burger and fries for Fathers day dinner delivered. Wow!!! Double meat patties cooked perfectly, heap if crispy fried onions, 2 thick fresh tomato slices, fresh chopped lettuce and a heap if blue cheese. The fries are addicting, I had to stop myself from eating them so I could take a bite of my burger, lol. Other places would charge $15.00 or more for a burger this big but it was only $10.00 and bogo, which my wife unfortunately did not take advantage of, I most likely would have have had it for breakfast the next day. Burger n fries 10/10, delivery 7/10, it was starting to get cold, the restaurant is 10 minutes from my house.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

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

“Nice food presentation. They had live music, which was a nice after dinner ending.“

“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!“

“Great spot! We come to the area for a few days each year, and this is our go-to lunch stop. Everything we’ve tried has been great and perfect to take with us for a day at the beach. Consistently fresh, quick, and reliable. Highly recommend!“

“Their Bloody Muddy Mary the best!! Oysters always my appy! You can't go wrong with any choice from. menu!“

“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!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“I have to give it to this place, it does not look like much sitting inside Fantasy Island Amusement Park in Beach Haven LBI, however with the expanded seating area and some pretty cool menu items like ribbon chips drizzled with bacon and sour cream and cheese and pulled pork sliders, it really hits the spot! I was pleasantly surprised how good it was and how clean the seating area is as well. Staff is really friendly as well. Make it a point to grab something to eat here while visiting!“

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

“Hats off to the waitress at Kelly’s Restaurant who gave my father a placemat for him to hang up at home above his fish tank. He is a long time customer since the 60’s. Unfortunately the placemat got ruined on the way home, I messaged them and they were more than happy to send him one in the mail. Kudos to Kelly’s Staff for their kindness!!! 😊“

“Lovely simple dining room, excellent service- not overbearing but aware when wine refills were needed. Polite and efficient service. We had the fried artichokes and a clam pizza for appetizers and the sea scallops specials- everything was wonderful. Sea scallops perfectly prepared. The pizza crust was crisp and light with lots of clams. The fried artichokes were delicious with a black garlic aioli! Can’t wait to visit again.“

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

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

“Had a great dinner, pistachio crusted halibut was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever had out at a restaurant , Ryan was an excellent server. Drinks alittle on the pricey side, but a great date night!!“

“One of my top favorite restaurants in town. Burgers are 1/2lb and flame grilled, as they should be. Great lunch and dinner specials. Highly recommend the "Adult Steak Sandwich" 😋“

“Everyone knows about the wings and the rest of the great food. This time sat outside with the family in the covered bar and dining area. Plenty of space for the kids to run around and play Cornhole and Connect 4. Great drink and food specials, definitely a go to place after a day at the beach.“

“My husband and I went to Dune 18 last night for restaurant week and it was fantastic! The food is incredible and the staff is so friendly. We personally love the PEI mussels in the white wine garlic sauce and the shrimp tempura. I tried the spinach salad last night and it was delicious, the dressing is made in house and is so yummy. We tried the chocolate mousse cake & carrot cake last night, both of which were so tasty but the chocolate mousse cake was the best mousse cake I’ve ever had… Can’t wait to come back again soon!“

“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.“

“Always great food and cold beers!“

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

“Such a great little spot! The food was delicious and the ice cream was the perfect way to finish the meal. The staff was very friendly and the service was excellent. I highly recommend this hidden gem.“

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

“Great food & service by Kate💕“

“I tried lefty’s for the first time tonight and ordered delivery. The food arrived fresh and hot and the burger was out of this world along side of their wings. Highly recommend to everyone one next time I will be dining in.“

“customer service was excellent and food was very good“

“Great food! Great pricing.! Staff is phenomenal! Always so pleasant ,attentive, and accommodating!! Love to Pardi Hardi w/Nardi's!“

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

“It's always a pleasure going there! The staff is amazing! The food is awesome.“

“The best decision we have ever made was to have Joe and his staff at Touch of Elegance cater our wedding! Joe was totally hands on from day 1. Our tasting was a phenomenal experience! Joe answered every one of our questions and even gave us information we didn’t even think to ask. When the wedding got closer he was so amazing with working with me to help me chose everything for our wedding. And the food- AMAZING! It was so amazing that we used him for our wedding and rehearsal dinner. I cannot say enough about our experience with Touch of Elegance, Joe, and the rest of his staff. We had the wedding of our dreams because of him and the Brant Beach Yacht Club! Our guests can’t stop talking about the food! And the amount of food we were sent home with?? Insane! Thank you Joe for EVERYTHING!“

“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.“

“Had a great stay for our first time here. Professional and extremely nice staff. Beautifully decorated for Christmas! Kids loved the pool.“

“Excellent food, excellent service“

“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.“