50 Best American Restaurants near Surf City

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Really great quality. Would highly recommend“

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

“Lobster rolls are amazing 🤤“

“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.“

“My whole work staff in Philly loves the Key Lime Pie. I decided to drive to HSB and pick one up for the work week. While there I had some great food( the Warfield chicken sandwich, great bay fries, and strawberry milk shake) yummy. The service is always great too. Highly recommend this place.“

“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.“

“We have been here many times. Every time my wife and I go to Clemmy's we have a great experience. The food is always delicious, the service is always excellent, and the staff are very nice to speak with and are very accommodating. You can very much tell that the people who work there take pride in the work they all do.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“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!“

“Great place-Many flavors to choose from and very reasonable in price too.“

“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!!“

“Arriving early for our 5pm reservation, we had planned to enjoy the happy hour specials. The cocktails were nicely priced and delicious. Particularly worth mentioning was the Suzy's Margarita and the Flora and Fauna, served with a sprig of fresh rosemary. Refreshingly nice on a hot summer night.
The outdoor bar area is very Pinterest-worthy. Loads of gorgeous flowers, butterflies, and comfortable seating.
The bartenders and staff throughout the restaurant was so friendly and pleasant.
We were seated in timely manner. Our table was underneath a bookshelf that had an interesting selection of cookbooks that I was tempted to pull down and start perusing. Cute simplistic decor.
We ordered the margherita pizza and Black Garlic Caesar salad for the table to share. The crust on the pizza had a delicious flavor! Cooked perfectly! Hard to go wrong with pizza. The salad was large leafed pieces of romaine with a delicious dressing. Not overly chilled, which we all liked, as it seemed freshly made and was more flavorful that way.
I shared the Lumache Pasta and the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe with one family member. The others had two of the specials. All of us enjoyed our entrees.
Overall, it was one of the nicest dinners we've had on LBI over the years. It was upscale without being pretentious. All of the staff we so welcoming. Everyone we passed on the way out, thanked us and wished us an enjoyable evening. Little things like that leave customers with such a good vibe.
Nicely done Black Eyed Susans!“

“Great food with a great view!“

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

“Always great food and cold beers!“

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

“The best seafood on the island!“

“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" 😋“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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“