New Jersey, United States Food Guide: 10 American food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Surf City

October 12, 2019 Kiesha Cripe

Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Surf City. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. Surf City is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 1,205, reflecting a decline of 237 (-16.4%) from the 1,442 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 67 (+4.9%) from the 1,375 counted in the 1990 Census. The borough borders the Atlantic Ocean on Long Beach Island.
Things to do in Surf City

10. Neptune Market

8014 Long Beach Blvd, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-5954 American Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Parking Available, Accepts Credit Cards [email protected] +1 609-494-2619 http://www.neptunemarketlbi.com/
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5 based on 129 reviews

Neptune Market

Our market is a hybrid convenience store, deli, restaurant, bakery and more. We love our customers and are anxious to please. Stop in for what we know will be a memorable meal or Boar's Head Cold cuts. PLUS THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN IN NJ!

Reviewed By keysbreeze

Where do I start??? The staff and food at “Tuney’s” (as the locals call it) make any wait that MIGHT be necessary, well worth the wait. If they’re crowded it’s only because they’re soooo good and everyone knows it. This is also the cutest little grocery store with many unique items, as well as whatever basics you need. The quality of food on the menu is so fresh and the homemade salads are to die for. The apple fritters and other pastries... OMG! I can’t rave enough about Neptune’s! Oh and if you want to make your own meals at home, make sure you buy the bone in pork chops. I guarantee you will say “this is the most flavorful, juicy and tender pork I’ve ever had.” While you’re there, say hi to the owners, (who happen to be the salt of the earth and put they’re heart and soul into Tuneys) Al and Teri, and the very talented and friendly staff, Joe, Amy, Chris, Jenn, Debbie D, Christina, and TJ. I wish we had you all in Islamorada. I'll start by thanking you for the kind comments. It is a pleasure to serve great guests like you. After a long, hard summer we now have some time to get to know all of you better.Thanks again from the bottom of our hearts!Teri and Al

9. Greenhouse Cafe

605 Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-4640 American, International Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, BYOB [email protected] +1 609-494-7333 http://greenhousecafelbi.com/
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4 based on 228 reviews

Greenhouse Cafe

Reviewed By Mahananye

During the summer months it's hard to find any good restaurant w/ out a wait. It's small but has a wide variety of items on the menu. My favorite it the quiche. Enjoy!

8. Bisque Restaurant

2020 Long Beach Blvd 21 Street, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-4353 American, Seafood Dinner Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Private Dining, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Servi [email protected] +1 609-361-2270 http://www.bisquelbi.com
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4 based on 273 reviews

Bisque Restaurant

Reviewed By geowd3

Have been wanting to try this place for a while now so we went on Memorial Day weekend. We were not disappointed in any way. Service was excellent and food was delicious. The night's halibut special was wonderful and my wife loved the burrata ravioli. Their lobster bisque is the best I have ever had! This is a byob but they do have some Working Dog wines available ( we love that winery so that was great). Although it is pricey, it's no more so than any other nice restaurant on the island. We will return.

7. SandBox Cafe

2604 Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-4262 American, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 609-361-2425 https://www.facebook.com/sandboxcafe
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4 based on 212 reviews

SandBox Cafe

Reviewed By 650philg

Went here for breakfast with my family after reading great reviews on yelp. It's a small place with outside seating only, decorated in way that let's you know they don't mind having fun. Relaxing music plays and you get a good laid back vibe from the staff. However, maybe a little more attention to detail and type-a is needed around there...Our server was really brief with us as if she had something else to do (surely they were busy, but when I get "ok, so you saw the specials on the board outside? Ok great" it doesn't sit well). She did have time, however, to upsell my kid on a $4 side order of bacon (which never came out.) But back to the whole brevity thing - I asked about the sizzler, which I was looking forward to eating ("what toppings/ingredients can I order in a sizzler?") She pointed at the pancakes section of the menu and said anything there - so I ordered - and we waited...It wasn't terribly long but long enough - my plate was the last to come out and it wasn't a sizzler but it was 2 pancakes with the toppings I asked for. Being we waited for a while and just wanted to eat I didn't send it back. The pancakes we're delicious as were the other meals my family ordered. I'm only let down because I was expecting something really great and got good food but not so great service.Also, maybe it was just a bad day but there were a lot of flies

6. Sandbox Cafe Surf City

1403 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-6446 American, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service [email protected] +1 609-361-2524 http://www.facebook.com/sandboxcafe
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4 based on 80 reviews

Sandbox Cafe Surf City

The Sandbox Cafe Surf City is a gourmet Breakfast Lunch Cafe located just 2 miles north of the flagship Sandbox Cafe in Ship Bottom. The Surf City location is indoor seating and open most of the year. The Ship Bottom location is alfresco and open seasonal

Reviewed By JRN58

Delicious crepes, hash browns, and homemade hot sauce. They only take cash, but they have an atm. Very nice people, and a nice alternative to typical boring breakfast fare. They always have some interesting specials, too. We even took an order of fruit crepes to go, as a snack for later !

5. Ship Bottom Shellfish

1721 Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-4442 American, Seafood, Soups Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, BYOB +1 609-494-0088 http://shipbottomshellfish.com/
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4 based on 283 reviews

Ship Bottom Shellfish

Reviewed By janicepk

Mid week in June and this place was mobbed. We opted for outdoor seating on the counters, which was a good choice. Service was fast. We enjoyed the tuna nachos and garlic clams.

4. Okie's Butcher Shop

2107 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-5554 American, Deli Lunch Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible [email protected] +1 609-494-5577 http://www.okiesbutchershop.com/
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5 based on 66 reviews

Okie's Butcher Shop

Reviewed By farrelma

Love to come here for lunch and get a hoagie with their deli meats. Their sandwiches are really big. Half a hoagie feeds 2 people and a whole world feed 4. We also love to grill their burgers and sausage. The meat is so much better than any supermarket.

3. Wally's

712 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-5253 American Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Free Off-Street Parking, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB [email protected] +1 609-494-1667 http://www.wallyslbi.com/
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4 based on 578 reviews

Wally's

Wally's is a charming breakfast, lunch and dinner restaurant in Surf City on beautiful LBI, New Jersey. All your favorites, from eggs cooked to perfection and our Eggs Benedicts, to the sweeter side with Pancakes, French Toast and Waffles. Enjoy them as c

Reviewed By kathy147248

Stopped in for breakfast on a rainy Sept morning. Staff very friendly and prompt with hot coffee. Typical breakfast offerings. Food okay. Husband tried creamed dry beef. Nothing special about presentation

2. ScoJo's Restaurant

307 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-5210 American Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB [email protected] +1 609-494-8661 http://www.scojosnj.com
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4 based on 513 reviews

ScoJo's Restaurant

Scojos Eatery is located on Long Beach Blvd. in Surf City NJ - We have been a local favorite and visitor destination for 20 years and are still going strong serving fresh delicious options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open at 7am daily we serve up Sm

Reviewed By X6263DHcarolynb

There's always a wait at this place and there's a reason for it....it's good. But they move fast, so you won't wait too long. They have a huge, varied menu, fresh squeezed juice, excellent service and outstanding Eggs Benedict. Our favorite is the one with the crab cake. It's one of the best breakfast places on the island.Thank you the Crabby Benny is a favorite! We can't wait to see you again!

Top 10 Things to do in Surf City, United States

1. Uncle Will's Pancake House

3 S Bay Ave, Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008-1706 American Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Parking Available, Free Wifi, Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Table Service, BYOB [email protected] +1 609-492-2514 http://www.unclewills.com/
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4 based on 391 reviews

Uncle Will's Pancake House

2017 Marks Tom's 23rd year as the proprietor of Uncle Will's. In 1996, Margie came to Beach Haven. She worked as a hostess the summer of 1996 and soon after Tom & she started dating. They married in 1999 and have been working side by side at Uncle Will's

Reviewed By dlap_12

Best Pancakes in my life! I recommend to get blueberry pancakes here. I enjoy them SO much I come here every time I go to the island. Fun atmosphere for kids, the pig mascot will go table to table to get family pictures. YOU SHOULD get here early so you don’t get stuck in huge lines to get in. It will get crowded! FCC

Top 10 restaurants in Surf City, United States

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