New American Restaurants near Villas, NJ

“We were drawn to this place because it seemed like a “real” restaurant rather a showplace for the latest trends. And it’s true! There are no “apps” here, and no “handhelds.”” It’s not fancy in the least, though the atmosphere is colorful and relaxing. The food’s not fancy either; instead, it’s simple, extremely plentiful and delicious. It was refreshing to be there!“

“Living in Court house, the choices for pizza were limited and mediocre. Moved to Del Haven (in delivery distance now) we ordered Rino's pizza BEST PIE IN TOWN! Perfect crust, silky cheese, savory sauce & speedy delivery! I'm hooked!“

“We had an absolute perfect dining experience. Each course was outstanding. Peach & Burrata salad, delicious. Scallops perfectly done and chocolate panna cotta so good. Loved every thing about Grana BYOB.“

“We dined on Friday, 10.31.25 supporting the Cape May Restaurant Weekend. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her Red Snapper Alla Plancha that was impeccably simmered in a tomato-saffron cream sauce along with the delectable additions of mussels, rock shrimp, creamer potatoes and confit fennel. I had the wonderful opportunity to sample the Grilled Duroc Pork Chop with aged gouda potato purée, ginger glazed vegetables, sherry wine cream sauce and seasonal mostarda that was done to absolute perfection. I haven't cleaned my plate like that for years! My wife echoed that it was one of the top three dinners that we have ever had as a couple....Our service was second to none from the expediters, bussers and our very warm and personable server, Anna, who just added to the overall dining experience. A five star event for sure!“

“Always good!!They do a great job!! The best!!“

“Fond memories here - great food and service.“

“Our new favorite in CMC. Everything was fantastic. That appetizer that's a big plate of various meats is my new favoritest thing ever.“

“This place has the best grilled cheese and fantastic customer service! My boyfriend goes every year and I finally got the chance to this year. His favorite is the chicken bacon ranch grilled cheese and the day we went they had a smash burger grilled cheese as a special that I got. Absolutely delicious! I highly recommend for anyone in town!“

“Delicious hidden gem in Cape May!“

“Servers were very nice! It’s byob and surprisingly good for dinner! Only a surprise because I’ve always been gor breakfast.“

“This restaurant is amazin! We ate breakfast there once and dinner twice on our vacation. Very good food and wait staff. Nice Friendly people to be around“

“We’ve been a few times, and the food is consistently good.“

“Excellent!! Our only disappointment is that we just discovered this Wildwood gem after coming here for years. Everything was fantastic & the staff were all awesome! The live music was the icing on the cake. Fantastic!“

“EXCELLENT FROM SOUP TO NUTS !!!!“

“This was our first time at Lemma's and it definitely won't be the last. We went for breakfast and everything was top notch. Everything we had tasted incredible not to mention the family atmosphere. The staff was so incredibly friendly. This is definitely a great place for breakfast or lunch.“

“Joe's Fish Co. is an old vacation favorite of ours. The outdoor seating is comfortable and the service is always prompt and friendly. They're located at the edge of the amusement pier so it can be a little loud at times but it's fun watching kids (and adults) enjoy the rides while you're dining.
On our most recent visit during our June vacation we started with Joe's crab dip. The crab dip or the giant pretzel are our reliable favorite appetizers here and this time the dish was the same as always. It's mellow and crabby and goes well with the chips and bread it's served with.
I ordered the Korean shrimp slider appetizer. The shrimp, the sauce and the slaw were very good. I do wish they had toasted the buns they were served on. They were stone cold and tasted like they'd just been pulled out of a bread bag.
My husband had the shrimp skewer appetizer and thought it was excellent.
The combination of those three appetizers was plenty of food for our dinner.
Joe's is so close to being a fine restaurant that I always wish they'd spice up the menu and pay attention to little things like the bread on the sliders and make it to being as excellent as I think they could be.“

“Good food and good service and amazing staff“

“Thought I would try an upscale dish (since they were offering it) to see how a Boardwalk Restauranteur would perform. I ordered the Shrimp Pasta with Marinara. Needless to say, I was "Stunned"! This is a favorite dish of mine and I usually reserve ordering it to finer esoteric Bistros and Trattorias I frequent. Yes, I dare say it, BOLDLY that the Chef Olympic Flame not only went "toe to toe" with the finer eateries I am familiar with but actually bettered the lot of 'em!! After this most satisfying experience, I was desperate to meet the Chef behind this most Perfect Pasta dish. The waitstaff directed me to the Chef, who was extremely appreciative when I explained the aforementioned to him. Anyone out there visiting the Jersey Shore and wants to have a truly "Unique" dining experience, I strongly recommend ordering the Shrimp Pasta (or any Pasta Course) "The" Olympic Flame Restaurant. You Will Not Be Disappointed!!“

“My friends and I had been wanting to try Provence, and it surpassed our expectations. Upon arrival, we were taken in by the stunning decor and historical architecture and character. LOVE the exquisite wallpaper throughout!
We decided on the 3 course meal and were in awe of the presentation, immersed in the delectable flavors, and impressed with the portion sizes. Many of us took home leftovers. All 6 of us were very pleased with our meals. I highly recommend Provence!“

“Good food good bartenders great service“

“Abigail was a great server Great way to kick of MDW2025“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“This is a great spot for parents and kids. Parents can enjoy excellent service, great cocktails and decent barfood while knowing the kids are in a relatively safe environment. It beats going to Disneyland with all those weird middle aged forever kids riding scooters around the park.“

“Boardwalk facing location with great views of the amusement piers. Really good sandwich options - cheesesteaks, buffalo wraps, and even lobster rolls. Don’t miss out on the bang-bang shrimp and have a Coronorita to go with it! Great fun!“

“Terrific food. And when we had a little problem with our table Manager Jackie went above and beyond to make it more than right. She did this with grace and professionalism. We’ll be back.“

“Whether it’s breakfast or dinner, you can't go wrong here! The food is always so fresh and made with local ingredients. Love coming here for Sunday breakfast or to celebrate big moments with family and friends.

Pro tip: dinner on the porch during the Howard Street Ramble is always the move 🎶 ✨“

“we had breakfast here it was close to our hotel so we stopped in..
so glad we did the food was amazing and alot of it for my daughter's and I.we were so pleased we went back the next day too...we have added this food stop to our go to again list in wildwood.cant wait till next year's visit.c u then..and the sausage is excellent I love the smaller links..was glad to see they had them... everything waS excellent..“

“Always a great experience awesome bartenders and food“

“Went Saturdsy night for the rib special. I had been there years ago and was not impressed with the food. The ambiance is good, the service terrific, the drinks well made & a great happy hour. Our rib dinner came with a choice of salad or soup. I chose the salad which was fresh and plentiful. My wife chose clam chowder. She loved it. So i tried hers. It was great. Also dinner came with a fresh loaf of bread with butter and dipping oil. The ribs were very good and full rack along with a baked potatoe and asparagras. We will be back again“

“Went Ocean Club for our anniversary on Dec 12 2025. Next morning decided to try Sea salt as it was right there. Pleasant surprise! Mine the crab omelet with side of hash... shockingly good! Hers the smoked salmon omelet. Again: VG!
So if you are reading this then we give 2 thumbs up.“

“Great casual restaurant at the beach. Nice view, good food and friendly efficient servers. Don't forget your wallet, as cash only, but there they do have an ATM.“