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.“

“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!!“

“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“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Good service, clean, delicious breakfast“

“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.“

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

“Food and service very good“

“Great , fun place! Good food too!“

“The best seafood on the island!“

“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!“

“Great food. Great friendly service. We go every week during the summer.“

“The classic Jersey Shore diner experience. Been going here since I was a kid and now I’m bringing my wife and kids. Everybody loved their food and the cool lobster design in the kids pancakes were a big hit. Always great, friendly service here, fun old school diner ambience, and really solid Jersey diner food.“

“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.“

“Great thanksgiving day meal today … food was fabulous… Kate our server was very attentive… thank you Lefty’s!!!“

“We went to the chegg many years ago, a few times, and we weren't really impressed. However, just recently we went to the chegg out in marlton and we had such a great meal that we decided to give the one on the island another shot. So glad we did. We had the best swings that we probably ever had in our life and everything else was really enjoyable. Would definitely take the time to head out there again“

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

“Great food with a great view!“

“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.“

“Always great food and cold beers!“

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

“Haven’t been back in awhile after 3 bad experiences in a Row—- but happy to report that food was back to AWESOME , very well prepared and fresh! HOPING this their new normal because we used to come here 2-3 X/WK but stopped -Will be back again! Keep up the good work!“

“I tried to put another review on Google but since I just entered my first review on April 6th it would not let me submit another one. I was there again this past weekend with my daughter and we ordered the filet mignon and it was amazing!!!! Luke was our waiter on Saturday and he was excellent!!! Potstickers were great as well!!! When my daughter, grandson, girlfriend and others come down Element is certainly our go to place!!! Thank you everyone from the friendly greeting when you arrive to the amazing waiters and waitresses to the chefs and beyond! This restaurant runs like a “Swiss Watch” well done!!!“

“I Enjoy The Merchant Market So Much“

“Great food & service by Kate💕“

“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!!“

“My worker reconnected this place to me today, he knows the owner well... was my first time there. Food was absolutely amazing, and the owner was a sweetheart, such a doll.... 😊“

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

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

“I have been going to Marchioni’s for years! Actually the first restaurant I fell in love with from moving from California way back in the day. The chicken Marsala was always my go to favorite and now it’s my sons! My husband loves the homemade stuffed shells and now I’m in love with the salmon piccata and the pizza is always perfect! Yum, now I am thinking about it that’s going to be dinner tonight! The owners are amazing and so is the staff, one thing that stands out is the customer service, I recently came to pick up my order and the driver noticed I forgot my bag with salads and brought it to my house without me prompting it ( didn’t even know it was missing yet- and then it hit me to leave this long way overdue review) He made it to my house before I did! I really love love love Marchionis for the food but also for the amazing people making it all happen! Thankful to have them in our community! Andiamo Mangia!“

“Great food ,great people“

“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!!“

“I was hesitant to go to dinner by myself, but l always wanted to see my favorite performer from Albert Music Hall, singer extraordinare Tony Pileggi, at a dinner venue. Great and very reasonably priced food and beer, good service and Applebee's is now new favorite, preferably to also see Tony.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“GO HERE!!! IF YOU DO GO THOUGH…fair warning…the wings are so good but so hot that you better make sure to bring a friend that you could BLOW! Water, bread AND MILK did not even help my mouth heat, which is the ONLY reason I resorted to blowing my friend hahahahahah. Legit his appendage was the only thing that numbed the pain. 10/10 coming here again!“

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

“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.“

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

“I was in my way to my son's football game and have about an hour to kill. I looked around and found this place.
The place was crowded with people eating and the food looked delicious. Too bad I didn't have time to grab a bite to eat. Beer was cold and service was very friendly. Would recommend if you're near the town.“

“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.“

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

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

“We learned that this restaurant recently changed owners so we wanted to check it out. We were pleasantly surprised by the nice upgrades (white tablecloths, new menus, quality flatware, and beautiful decor) they made to enhance the experience.

Our server, Alexa, was very polite, informative and attentive. Raul, the previous owner remained on staff to run the day-to-day operations as well as prepare the fabulous meals. The food was delicious with generous portions. The value is outstanding! The new owner even stopped by our table to solicit feedback and even thanked us for our patronage (RARE these days)!

Finally, everything was CLEAN...no sticky menus, salt/pepper shakers, or food/trash on the floor.

Finally, they still have their Monday pizza special...a large plain pie for under $13!

I highly recommend The Shack for a great dining experience at a great value!“

“Absolutely Amazing!! We just had the most beautiful event at Bird and Betty’s! The staff was remarkable! They were attentive to our every need. The process of having this party from beginning to end was seamless with the help of Brie, the coordinator and her staff. The food and drinks exceeded our expectations!! The attention to details were on point! Thank you Bird and Betty’s for making our future bride’s dreams come true!! 🤍“