Food Scene
Great place to get great food with a home-cooked feel and taste to take home. Lots of selections. Italian deli format. Highly recommend.
If you want to invite someone over for a home cooked meal, but don't really want to cook, stop by Drew's on the way home and your friend will never know the difference!
Drew's Market
2407 NJ-71Great place to get great food with a home-cooked feel and taste to take home. Lots of selections. Italian deli format. Highly recommend.
If you want to invite someone over for a home cooked meal, but don't really want to cook, stop by Drew's on the way home and your friend will never know the difference!
Perhaps the best Hot Dog you have ever tried. The Wind Mill restaurant has taken first place in the Asbury Park Press Readers Choice for best hot dog on the Jersey Shore year after year for a long as I remember.
No trip to this area should consider itself complete without trying a hot dog at the Wind Mill.
WindMill Hot Dogs of Belmar
1200 River RoadPerhaps the best Hot Dog you have ever tried. The Wind Mill restaurant has taken first place in the Asbury Park Press Readers Choice for best hot dog on the Jersey Shore year after year for a long as I remember.
No trip to this area should consider itself complete without trying a hot dog at the Wind Mill.
If you are looking for a place that is as far from a chain restaurant as a New England home converted to a restaurant, and you like seafood, this is the place I recommend.
The tables may be a bit closer than you expect, and the noise level from other guests a bit louder, but someone the combination of white noise from all the chatter makes for a is very different and memorable shore experience.
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The Wharfside Resturant
101 Channel DriveIf you are looking for a place that is as far from a chain restaurant as a New England home converted to a restaurant, and you like seafood, this is the place I recommend.
The tables may be a bit closer than you expect, and the noise level from other guests a bit louder, but someone the combination of white noise from all the chatter makes for a is very different and memorable shore experience.
Considered by many locals to have the best thin crust pizza on the Jersey Shore. One of my favorite places to go, sit at the bar, and eat pizza. Take out is also available.
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Pete & Elda's Bar / Carmen's Pizzeria
96 Summit AveConsidered by many locals to have the best thin crust pizza on the Jersey Shore. One of my favorite places to go, sit at the bar, and eat pizza. Take out is also available.
Essentials
A great way to start your day if you drink coffee. Just a 10-minute walk on Route 71 towards Belmar you'll find one of my favorite privately owned coffee shop.
Visit the shop and be sure to tell Mike the owner that your are staying at Pasquale's Beach house. Mike has been working a special high quality Ice-Coffee that he supplies to local restaurants.
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Turnstile Coffee Roasters
1607 NJ-71A great way to start your day if you drink coffee. Just a 10-minute walk on Route 71 towards Belmar you'll find one of my favorite privately owned coffee shop.
Visit the shop and be sure to tell Mike the owner that your are staying at Pasquale's Beach house. Mike has been working a special high quality Ice-Coffee that he supplies to local restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
CJ's is only a couple minutes walk, on Route 71 towards Spring Lake in the first strip mall that you'll see.
Its more of a locals place where you can stop for some food or a drink without driving, but it stands out in that they also sell beer, wine, and liquor.
When I'm looking for a place to purchase package goods and every other place I know is closed, this is the place I go. Liquor is sold until 10PM every day, with beer and wine sold until closing.
CJ'S Tavern
2407 NJ-71CJ's is only a couple minutes walk, on Route 71 towards Spring Lake in the first strip mall that you'll see.
Its more of a locals place where you can stop for some food or a drink without driving, but it stands out in that they also sell beer, wine, and liquor.
When I'm looking for a place to purchase package goods and every other place I know is closed, this is the place I go. Liquor is sold until 10PM every day, with beer and wine sold until closing.
Perhaps one of the most well known bars in the area. Bar A is also known for its back yard, which is set up to look like a beach, and for live music indoors.
Expect crowds and lines.
As with many of the hot-spots on the shore, expect lines and crowds especially on weekends.
During the day, especially mid-week, the bar becomes more family oriented as the clientele often shifts to a more mature crowd.
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Bar Anticipation
703 16th AvePerhaps one of the most well known bars in the area. Bar A is also known for its back yard, which is set up to look like a beach, and for live music indoors.
Expect crowds and lines.
As with many of the hot-spots on the shore, expect lines and crowds especially on weekends.
During the day, especially mid-week, the bar becomes more family oriented as the clientele often shifts to a more mature crowd.
Another top shore destination, across the beach in Belmar. As with many places at the shore, the clientele shifts depending upon the time and day of the week.
When I was single and under 35 I considered D'Jais a "Don't Miss".
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D'jais Oceanview Bar & Cafe
1801 N Ocean AveAnother top shore destination, across the beach in Belmar. As with many places at the shore, the clientele shifts depending upon the time and day of the week.
When I was single and under 35 I considered D'Jais a "Don't Miss".
Almost everyone from the area thinks of Bruce Springsteen and South Side Johnny when they think of the Stone Pony.
The place is legendary, and don't be surprised to run into someone from one of the bands in the area, especially at the Wonder Bar on the next block.
If you're a Bruce fan, history has been filled with numerous occasions when Bruce makes a surprise appearance when South Side Johnny is playing in the area.
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The Stone Pony
913 N Ocean AveAlmost everyone from the area thinks of Bruce Springsteen and South Side Johnny when they think of the Stone Pony.
The place is legendary, and don't be surprised to run into someone from one of the bands in the area, especially at the Wonder Bar on the next block.
If you're a Bruce fan, history has been filled with numerous occasions when Bruce makes a surprise appearance when South Side Johnny is playing in the area.
Kelly's is a very popular Irish bar. I once met a group while traveling in Rome, Italy, who asked me about Kelly's. Two different people in the group, one from Germany, the other from Austria, had heard Kellys has the best Rubbens in the world.
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Kelly's Corner Tavern
43 NJ-35Kelly's is a very popular Irish bar. I once met a group while traveling in Rome, Italy, who asked me about Kelly's. Two different people in the group, one from Germany, the other from Austria, had heard Kellys has the best Rubbens in the world.
Starting in the summer of 2015, this outdoor patio, bar, restaurant, has become "the place to go". They have live entertainment on weekends.
Many visitors catch the water taxi from Waypoints, and then visit other popular shore bars.
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Waypoint 622
622 Green AveStarting in the summer of 2015, this outdoor patio, bar, restaurant, has become "the place to go". They have live entertainment on weekends.
Many visitors catch the water taxi from Waypoints, and then visit other popular shore bars.
Sightseeing
Belmar Boardwalk
Belmar BoardwalkGreat beaches.
I always recommend to all of my guest to go to Point Pleasant boardwalk at least once.
If you like bars, don't miss Jenkinsons (Jenks) and Martels.
Children love the Aquarium and the boardwalk rides and arcades. The Rope Course with zip line is popular with adults and well as kids.
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Point Pleasant Beach
I always recommend to all of my guest to go to Point Pleasant boardwalk at least once.
If you like bars, don't miss Jenkinsons (Jenks) and Martels.
Children love the Aquarium and the boardwalk rides and arcades. The Rope Course with zip line is popular with adults and well as kids.
Parks & Nature
There is a fantastic bike trail that goes from Manasquan to Allaire state park very close to the house. This is part of the Rails to Trails program and a great place to go for an easy (level ground) walk or bike ride.
I love to go with my children too, as overpasses are provided to cross almost every street. Be careful when you get close the the Allenwood General Store, as there are a couple of streets to cross.
Be sure to make a quick stop inside the Allenwood General store, and you'll feel like you went back in time.
Orchard Park
Orchard ParkThere is a fantastic bike trail that goes from Manasquan to Allaire state park very close to the house. This is part of the Rails to Trails program and a great place to go for an easy (level ground) walk or bike ride.
I love to go with my children too, as overpasses are provided to cross almost every street. Be careful when you get close the the Allenwood General Store, as there are a couple of streets to cross.
Be sure to make a quick stop inside the Allenwood General store, and you'll feel like you went back in time.
Everything Else
Waterview Pavillion
800 River RdPopular nearby destination for weddings and banquets.
Doolan's Shore Club
700 NJ-71Popular nearby destination for weddings and banquets.
The Breakers on the Ocean
1507 N Ocean AvePopular nearby destination for weddings and banquets.
Brielle River House
1 Ocean AvePopular nearby destination for weddings and banquets.
English Manor
1 English LnPopular nearby destination for weddings and banquets.
Crystal Point Yacht Club
3900 River RdPopular nearby destination for weddings and banquets.
Popular nearby destination for waterfront drinks and dining.
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Jack Baker's Lobster Shanty
83 Channel DrPopular nearby destination for waterfront drinks and dining.
Waterfront patio bar with live music. A very popular summer destination in nearby Point Pleasant.
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The Wharfside Resturant
101 Channel DriveWaterfront patio bar with live music. A very popular summer destination in nearby Point Pleasant.
Entertainment & Activities
Local aquarium which is pretty good. Kids always like the petting area upstairs.
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Jenkinson's Boardwalk
300 N Ocean AveLocal aquarium which is pretty good. Kids always like the petting area upstairs.