50 Best Vegetarian 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“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“The staff are very friendly, and the food is fresh and really good. Potato salad is amazing“

“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!“

“Went for dinner. Food was very good. Pretty quick service. Out of season. Was a bit cold inside even though it was in the 60s outside and the front door was opened. The acoustics are bad. Kids screeching resonate through your ears and down your spine.
My dish was meant to have asparagus risotto, but it was white rice. 😣 Service was excellent.“

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

“My wife and I enjoyed a quiet, cozy breakfast on a Tuesday in the off season. Our server, Kelly, was very attentive and friendly. For any LBI visitors looking for a delicious and filling breakfast, we highly recommend LBI Pancake House!“

“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!!!“

“We have enjoyed the food at the Engleside for years. Great food, great service. Will always frequent this establishment as one of our favorites.“

“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.“

“Food and service very good“

“Beth is hands-down one of the best servers I’ve ever had. From the moment she greeted our table, her energy, professionalism, and genuine personality stood out. She was attentive without ever being overbearing, and she anticipated what we needed before we even had to ask.
My order was perfect, the timing was smooth, and she checked in just enough to make sure everything stayed on point. On top of that, she was friendly, patient, and made the whole experience feel effortless.
Beth is truly an asset to the restaurant, and you can tell she takes pride in her work. I’ll absolutely be returning, and will be asking for Beth every time.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review for Beth“

“I recently learned about Pietro's through being a delivery driver with DoorDash and wanted to order food from here. I live in Manahawkin, so I am normally eager to try something new. I ordered a pizza here today, along with Calamari, and the food is not a disappointment. Will come here again in the future.“

“Always great food and cold beers!“

“I love all your soups and chowders. Every year we buy a couple of quarts to bring home. This year, we added to our purchase a quart of the crab corn chowder. It was outstanding! I hope this becomes a permanent chowder going forward! Looking forward to next year!“

“The chowder was absolutely incredible. 5 stars. Our lunch was great. Not a person in our party walked away unhappy with their choices.“

“Excellent food, excellent service“

“I Enjoy The Merchant Market So Much“

“Great food - both the pizza and dinners. Salads are great too - a lot in them including hard boil eggs, roasted peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, green & black olives, onions, and of course lettuce - delicious! We highly recommend it!“

“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!!“

“Love their food and friendly staff. One of our go to places on the Island!“

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

“The restaurant was clean and orderly, and the staff were super friendly, not just to us, but to everyone that came in. It was a cold and rainy day so it could have been easy for anyone to be miserable, but they weren't at all.

Staff was sweet and friendly, even telling us about his the steak chunks just got bigger so they're re-learning how to wrap the burritos because everything is so much bigger now.

The food was standard to the chain, but one thing was off here. The guacamole tasted fine at first, but then left a horrid, bitter aftertaste, like letting pills melt in your mouth. It was a very disagreeable taste and we stopped eating it.

Besides that, everything was good!“

“Great food & service by Kate💕“

“Great food ,great people“

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

“good as always.....................“

“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.“

“Awesome bagels 🥯 Egg wraps are pretty good also“

“I ordered a Penne Vodka pizza slice. In addition to 2 other slices and a chicken parm sandwich. Let’s just say, I ate almost all of the penne and vodka sauce off the pizza before I even left my parking spot! That’s probably one of the BEST penne vodka’s I’ve ever had since living in Barnegat!“

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

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

“The most delicious pizza on Long Beach Island!!! In addition to great food, it's an incredible family run business with the most genuine, caring and hard working staff ever. You just don't come across businesses like this anymore - Slice of Heaven is truly extra special.“

“We used the Sea Shell for our wedding venue and can’t say enough nice things about it. For starters our planners were amazing, Brittany and Jaimee were always available to answer any questions we had. They set everything up just the way we wanted. The food during cocktail hour was to die for and all of our guests raved about it. The weather wasn’t in our favor in the morning and at first we were going to do the ceremony under the tiki hut but were able to change to the sand an hour before. Dinner was also amazing and everything was delicious. The Shell made a dream come true and we can’t thank them enough.“

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

“Doyle’s Pour House Barnegat is an awesome spot to relax and enjoy good food and drinks. The atmosphere is welcoming and lively, making it perfect for hanging out with friends or unwinding after a long day. The food is consistently delicious, and the drink selection is impressive with plenty of options on tap. The staff is friendly, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. Overall, Doyle’s Pour House Barnegat offers a great experience every time—highly recommended!“

“Just a seriously good meal in a very friendly and comfortable spot. The chowder is not to be missed and my usually very picky 4 year old (seriously, sometimes he rejects pizza) absolutely loved the chicken finger kids platter.

We will absolutely be back!“

“We ordered dinner last night, and it was great as usual!! Our food arrived quickly, and it was hot and delicious! We love Ray’s wings (hot and honey are our favorite) and pizza! My family has been ordering from Ray’s for over 5 years, and I don’t think we have ever had a bad meal… everything is consistently good! Ordering is easy and delivery is fast!!“

“Fair sized restaurant/bar. Three sided bar with really nice bar seats. A parallel dining room. Local oysters were really good. Has a big draft beer list. Brunch menu on Saturday and Sunday’s offers $10 mimosa or bloody Mary’s for the first one then they’re $2 after the first one. Brunch is from 11am to 230pm.“

“Had the best experience tonight at dinner!! The food was great and being on the water never better. Our server Izzy made our night so positive and fun!! She was sweet and attentive and having a great server really makes the night special!!“

“Food is pretty consistent and decent. I've had better but also have had alot worse. For the price, it's worth it. Only downside to this place is you have to pick it up but I live close as heck so it's not a problem I have.

Vegetarian options: Decent amount of veggie options but obviously still not the best for someone on a diet, lol.

Parking: In front and decent amount, never really a full lot.“

“Still the best clam chowder and you cannot tell me otherwise. The bread bowl is toasted perfectly. Good bands and entertainment. Staff is always nice, decent selection of beers and alcohol. Good food overall. Our staples are the chowder, potato skins, and wings but have had their sandwhiches which have been good as well.“

“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.“

“Great food I will definitely be ordering again!“

“loyal customer for years but the order takers need to pay more attention to the orders over the phone.“

“Delicious food, great service, friendly atmosphere and the bloody Mary is the BEST. My husband's and my favorite date place to go ***** 5 stars.“

“Most people order to take out from this restaurant and pick it up themselves but i ate inside the restaurant which has tables, chairs and the service which are all basic and functional. My dish was served in a paper plates and with self serve plastic utensils. I ordered the Spare Ribs Combo which includes an Egg roll and fried rice. The portion was very very nice size, the taste of everything was excellent, honestly if you want great tasting Chinese food, it's here. Don't hesitate, and i will definitely be back for more.“