TOP 11 THINGS TO DO - DINE AROUND Top 11 Picks for Dinner & 11 Roadtrips for Lunch! INDULGE IN FABULOUS DINNER FARE! Island Palm Grill – Chef Dave Kruse worked with Bobby Flay at Rod’s Olde Irish Tavern – It’s a scene ....a turn of the century old-fashioned saloon... one of the most popular destinations on the shore. Casual, lively and known for he-Man portions...Burgers & hand-cut steaks to salad Matisse – Cuisine by Matisse, View by Mother Nature! (Zagat “Top Notch”). Chef/Owner Mark Wall pairs the oceanfront view with stunning dishes that have dash. He’s masterful at blending ethnic flavors with a profusion of the freshest seasonal ingredients. Belmar. www.matissecatering.com Brennan’s Steakhouse – There’s something ‘Sinatra’ about the style, menu and sophisticated piano music. Rivaling the BEST steakhouses Brandl- Zagat ’07 says “...lavishly prepared food & fine service. Period.” Black Trumpet – It’s smart & casual with epicurean flair. Duets and Trios of handsomely presented dishes, homemade pastas and distinctive ingredients The Breakers – It is the landmark oceanfront restaurant that transports you back to the luxe days of vintage Shipwreck Grille – From Sushi Tempura to creative seafood delicacies, flawlessly prepared and presented. Imagine a butter-poached lobster over fresh saffron fettuccine! Add a killer view of Brielle’s Manasquan Marina. www.shipwreckgrill.com Klein’s – Savor Atlantic-fresh seafood or Sushi on the Inlet. Don’t dress up. It’s a staple for locals & visitors. Lobster rolls and steamers...yummy! Lunch & Dinner daily, with a seafood market when you yearn to cook yourself. Belmar. www.kleinsfish.com Whispers – The Zagat’s Top Elegant Pick ...tucked inside a 19th Century Spring Sunsets on the DAYTRIPPING FOR FUN AND FOOD Allenwood General Store – Take Time for Tradition! Eat a pork roll sandwich and shop for dusty antiques in this 150+ year old wooden floored general store. Where 4 county roads come together, you’ll find area memorabilia and Philly cheesesteak. You’re on the honor system. Tell them what you ate and then pay! Open daily til 2pm. Allenwood. 732-223-4747 Bistro Ole – Spanish & Portuguese menu with pizzazz. Proprietor Rico Rivera attends to the authenticity, ambience and fabulous food in the heart of Harrigan’s – “Enter a world of Irish hospitality where delicious food warms the heart and generous drinks lift the spirit.” Sizzling Garlic Butter Sliced Steak Sandwich & Fish & Chips with Ale are renowned. A comfy bar with fun loving bartenders, owners Bill & Kasey are true restaurant pro’s. Sea Girt. www.harriganspub.com Hoffmann’s Ice Cream Parlor – Life should always include a little ice cream, especially when you’re on the La Nonna Piancone’s Cafe– Authentico Italian Family...An overwhelming and lively Ristorante where you’ll need a serious appetite. Don’t miss the irresistible mouth-watering Deli and Bakery. The ‘leaning tower of grilled eggplant and mozzarella’ set the tone! This is a must visit before traveling home to buy the best gourmet Italian dishes ‘to go’. Bradley Beach. www.piancone.com Pete & Elda’s – Raves in for 50+ years, their thin-crust pizza and home-made Italian specialties are served daily for lunch, dinner and late-night Munchies until Red’s Lobster Pot – The ‘ Union Landing – Pre-Revolutionary history equals the view overlooking the Manasquan Inlet. Ideal for a sunny Sunday afternoon, Thai Spring Rolls and Crabmeat Wontons share votes with Grilled Clams and Chilled Cherrystones. Open daily for lunch & dinner. Brielle on the The Windmill – The legendary hot dogs say it all. “Even if the summer is over, the taste of summer never ends” with ¼ pound griddle cooked dogs your way, cheese fries, burgers, wings, steak & chicken sandwiches and fun! The original Windmill is in Media Contact: Leigh CortPublicity leighc@aug.com 904-806-3613 Historic Inns of Spring Lake - PO Box 134 - Spring Lake, NJ 07762 - 732-859-1465 |
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