Spring Lake, NJ area restaurants offer a wonderful variety of dining experiences. From casual fare to fine International cuisine on the New Jersey oceanfront, you are sure to find something to suit your tastes. These are some of the favorites of the Innkeepers and their guests.

The Breakers – Ocean Avenue, Spring Lake, The Scardino family will treat you right while enjoying a great menu. Listen to old favorites while enjoying a cocktail in the Seashell Room. Just steps away from the Spring Lake boardwalk, take a stroll after dinner to burn off the calories. Dressy casual, $$$, 732-449-7700

Whispers – 200 Monmouth Avenue, Spring Lake, this is a five star Zagat rated gem and is a favorite of B&B guests. BYOB, Smart/Casual $$$, 732-974-9755

Black Trumpet – 7 Atlantic Avenue, Spring Lake, has been a big hit since its opening. Great food, in a laid back laid back atmosphere. BYOB, Smart/Casual $$$, 732-449-4700

Island Palm Grill – 3rd Avenue, Spring Lake, the flavors of the Caribbean taste great. Guests rave. BYOB, Casual, $$, 732-449-1909

Klein’s Grill Room – 708 River Road, Belmar, has been serving the freshest seafood to the area for many years. Situated on the Shark River, you can enjoy lobster cooked to perfection, grilled or fried fish, and even fresh sushi. BYOB, Casual, $$ ,
732-681-1177

Avon Pavilion – on the boardwalk, Avon-by-the-Sea, By day this is a beachy breakfast and lunch place, by night the tablecloths go on and a wonderful creative menu of pastas and seafood are the fare. Ocean breezes are free! BYOB, Very casual, $$, 732-775-1043 (open May-September)

The Mill at Spring Lake Heights – Old Mill Road, Spring Lake Heights, Scenic restaurant on Old Mill pond. Great food and well presented. Listen to the piano player while dining or enjoying a cocktail. Dressy casual, $$$, 732-449-1800

Brandl – 703 Belmar Plaza, Belmar, A fantastic creative menu, BYOB, Dressy casual, $$$, 732-280-7501

Scarborough Fair – off Route 35, Sea Girt, A romantic English style house serving great food. Smart/casual, $$$, 732-223-6658

Who’s on Third, Third Avenue, Spring Lake, Biggest sandwiches at the Jersey Shore. Great for take-out too. Mary Higgins Clark holds court here when she is in town. Very
casual, $

Spring Lake Pizza, Third Avenue, Spring Lake, Great pizza and Italian entrees. They deliver to any of the Historic Inns. Have a porch picnic. Very casual, $, 732-449 9595

Rod's, Washington Avenue, Sea Girt, Good food, Sports Bar, always a winner, casual, $$, 732-449-2020

Harrigan's, Route 71, Sea Girt, Great Irish pub, good food, fun atmosphere, casual, $$, 732-449-8228

Parker House, 1st Avenue, Sea Girt, good seafood and steaks with lovely porch for outside dining and listing to the ocean waves. $$$, 732-449-0442 (open May-September)