Best of Ocean Grove/Asbury Park/Bradley Beach/etc.
Food scene
We should start by saying that the Grand Tavern is our favorite restaurant in town. A little off the beaten path, it has the best food, best environment, and best cocktails at the Shore. Unpretentious, inviting, and innovating with their seasonal menu, the folks at the Grand Tavern just get it. Grab a seat at the bar.
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The Grand Tavern
1105 6th AveWe should start by saying that the Grand Tavern is our favorite restaurant in town. A little off the beaten path, it has the best food, best environment, and best cocktails at the Shore. Unpretentious, inviting, and innovating with their seasonal menu, the folks at the Grand Tavern just get it. Grab a seat at the bar.
Take a trip back in time when going to Nettie's House of Spaghetti, an elevated red-sauce joint in Tinton Falls. This is about a 15 minute drive inland, but trust us, it's worth it.
Nettie's House Of Spaghetti
5119 Asbury AveTake a trip back in time when going to Nettie's House of Spaghetti, an elevated red-sauce joint in Tinton Falls. This is about a 15 minute drive inland, but trust us, it's worth it.
Sourdough pizzas, farm-to-table entries, and amazing cocktails in downtown Asbury.
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Talula's
550 Cookman AveSourdough pizzas, farm-to-table entries, and amazing cocktails in downtown Asbury.
The original red-sauce joint (and our favorite pizza place) in town.
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Vic's Italian Restaurant
60 Main StThe original red-sauce joint (and our favorite pizza place) in town.
Anthony Bourdain's old haunt. Go for breakfast and sit at the old school counter, or get a sub to go and eat it on the beach. Home of the best porkroll, egg, and cheese!
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Frank's Deli & Restaurant
1406 Main StAnthony Bourdain's old haunt. Go for breakfast and sit at the old school counter, or get a sub to go and eat it on the beach. Home of the best porkroll, egg, and cheese!
Traditional Italian-style bakery for all your cannoli and biscotti needs.
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Del Ponte's Bakery
600 Main StTraditional Italian-style bakery for all your cannoli and biscotti needs.
Best ice cream in Ocean Grove! Get there before they close at 10PM (sometimes earlier) and get a sundae with wet walnuts (a must).
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Days Ice Cream
48 Pitman AveBest ice cream in Ocean Grove! Get there before they close at 10PM (sometimes earlier) and get a sundae with wet walnuts (a must).
Local 130 Seafood
1305 Memorial DrGreat local fish market in town!
Two story biergarten with great views of downtown Asbury and authentic German food.
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Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten
527 Lake AveTwo story biergarten with great views of downtown Asbury and authentic German food.
Really REALLY good brunch in downtown Asbury. Pastries here are a must.
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Cardinal Provisions
513 Bangs AveReally REALLY good brunch in downtown Asbury. Pastries here are a must.
Amazing brunch place in Bradley (get the hash!).
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The Buttered Biscuit
700 Main StAmazing brunch place in Bradley (get the hash!).
Great vegan restaurant in Avon with an associated apothecary store next door!
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Seed To Sprout
410 Main StGreat vegan restaurant in Avon with an associated apothecary store next door!
Amazing Korean tacos in AP! During the summer season, MOGO operates a boardwalk takeaway spot in addition to their year-round outpost on Cookman.
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MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos
632 Cookman AveAmazing Korean tacos in AP! During the summer season, MOGO operates a boardwalk takeaway spot in addition to their year-round outpost on Cookman.
Luna Verde Vegan Mexican Restaurant
400 Main StVegan Mexican spot in Bradley!
Plaza Garibaldi
420 Main StreetOur taco place for the best carnitas!
The best bbq in Asbury (and in New Jersey in our opinion) run by a really lovely family. Think Southern style smoked bbq with an Italian influence (the owner comes from a long line of Italian butchers in NYC). Make sure to get the smoked wings and mac and cheese!
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Mutiny BBQ Company
808 Fifth AvenueThe best bbq in Asbury (and in New Jersey in our opinion) run by a really lovely family. Think Southern style smoked bbq with an Italian influence (the owner comes from a long line of Italian butchers in NYC). Make sure to get the smoked wings and mac and cheese!
Berg's is your-go to for an amazing pastrami on rye, Montreal style. They're open late on weekends for those midnight munchies! The Jersey style poutine with pork roll is out of this world.
Berg's Smoked Meat & Poutine
1405 Main StreetBerg's is your-go to for an amazing pastrami on rye, Montreal style. They're open late on weekends for those midnight munchies! The Jersey style poutine with pork roll is out of this world.
Owned by the same people who run Nettie's House of Spaghetti, Killer Pies is..well...killer. Homemade sodas, authentic pizza slices, and pop-up dessert options, Killer Pies is the slice joint of your dreams. Open late on weekends for those drunk munchies!
Killer Pies
649 Mattison AvenueOwned by the same people who run Nettie's House of Spaghetti, Killer Pies is..well...killer. Homemade sodas, authentic pizza slices, and pop-up dessert options, Killer Pies is the slice joint of your dreams. Open late on weekends for those drunk munchies!
Porta is a staple of Asbury Park. A Neapolitan pizza joint behind the Stone Pony, Porta is HUGE and great for big groups and families. Our summer tip is to get there early the night of a Stone Pony show and eat outside so you can listen to the music. The Summer Betty is our pizza of choice!
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Porta
911 Kingsley StPorta is a staple of Asbury Park. A Neapolitan pizza joint behind the Stone Pony, Porta is HUGE and great for big groups and families. Our summer tip is to get there early the night of a Stone Pony show and eat outside so you can listen to the music. The Summer Betty is our pizza of choice!
Stop by Pulp for delicious juices, smoothies, and raw vegan eats. Browse around the spot while waiting for your order and leave with some amazing local made artisan goods, vintage finds, and jewelry.
Pulp Raw Juice + Smoothie Bar
516 Summerfield AvenueStop by Pulp for delicious juices, smoothies, and raw vegan eats. Browse around the spot while waiting for your order and leave with some amazing local made artisan goods, vintage finds, and jewelry.
Playa Bowls started here in Belmar, even though they're now taking over much of the Jersey coast! The Playa Bowls spot in Asbury is our go to for a smoothie bowl on hot summer mornings. An ideal breakfast for those 95+ degree days!
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Playa Bowls
701 Cookman AvePlaya Bowls started here in Belmar, even though they're now taking over much of the Jersey coast! The Playa Bowls spot in Asbury is our go to for a smoothie bowl on hot summer mornings. An ideal breakfast for those 95+ degree days!
Great tacos and an amazing cocktail programs to boot! Our advice is to go for dinner and sit at the bar for Taco Tuesdays (two tacos + margarita for $15).
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Barrio Costero
610 Bangs AveGreat tacos and an amazing cocktail programs to boot! Our advice is to go for dinner and sit at the bar for Taco Tuesdays (two tacos + margarita for $15).
If you're looking for a fine dining experience in the heart of Asbury Park, Pascal & Sabine is for you! The steak frites is our personal favorite : )
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Pascal & Sabine
601 Bangs AveIf you're looking for a fine dining experience in the heart of Asbury Park, Pascal & Sabine is for you! The steak frites is our personal favorite : )
Bamboo Leaf has some of the best Thai food we've ever had in Jersey. A great pick-up or eat in option if you're craving authentic and fresh Thai food!
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Bamboo Leaf
722-724 Main StBamboo Leaf has some of the best Thai food we've ever had in Jersey. A great pick-up or eat in option if you're craving authentic and fresh Thai food!
Great dive spot with good pub fair right off the beach!
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Kim Marie's Eat n Drink Away
1411 Kingsley StGreat dive spot with good pub fair right off the beach!
An iconic pizza spot in these parts....eat a whole pie to yourself and you'll be rewarded with a free pizza eating club shirt!
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Pete & Elda's Bar / Carmen's Pizzeria
96 Summit AveAn iconic pizza spot in these parts....eat a whole pie to yourself and you'll be rewarded with a free pizza eating club shirt!
Shops
Patriae in Asbury Park specializes in antique hemp and linen-made goods, but you can also find amazing pottery, vintage clothing, apothecary goods, and more.
Patriae
400 Bangs AvePatriae in Asbury Park specializes in antique hemp and linen-made goods, but you can also find amazing pottery, vintage clothing, apothecary goods, and more.
Grab your surf and beach gear from the people who do it best in Asbury Park. Custom surf boards also available!
Glide Surf Co
520 Bangs AveGrab your surf and beach gear from the people who do it best in Asbury Park. Custom surf boards also available!
Great mid-century modern antique shop in downtown Asbury. The shop also does local delivery to the NYC area!
Flux Modern
658 Cookman AveGreat mid-century modern antique shop in downtown Asbury. The shop also does local delivery to the NYC area!
Shore Antique Center
413 Allen AveHuge antique warehouse with awesome record finds and unique pieces.
A beautiful flower shop in downtown AP that specializes in paper and dried bouquets that you would never guess aren't real!
Harley Rose
723 Bangs AveA beautiful flower shop in downtown AP that specializes in paper and dried bouquets that you would never guess aren't real!
You can truly spend all day in Salvage Angel. This mega-warehouse of antique and vintage goods is where film crews far and wide come for the most authentic pieces.
Salvage Angel By The Sea
Ridge AvenueYou can truly spend all day in Salvage Angel. This mega-warehouse of antique and vintage goods is where film crews far and wide come for the most authentic pieces.
Coffee
Out go-to place for grabbing an iced coffee and breakfast sandwich on the way to the beach! Order ahead on their app or visit in-store.
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Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co.
1321 Memorial DrOut go-to place for grabbing an iced coffee and breakfast sandwich on the way to the beach! Order ahead on their app or visit in-store.
Cafe Volan
510 Bangs AveGreat coffee place in the heart of downtown Asbury.
Odyssey Coffee
50 Main AveWonderful coffee shop in downtown Ocean Grove
Great coffee (where we get our coffee for the Airbnb from) roasted fresh on-sight. Grab a coffee at the boardwalk's convention center location in Asbury on your way to the beach!
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Asbury Park Roastery
803 2nd AveGreat coffee (where we get our coffee for the Airbnb from) roasted fresh on-sight. Grab a coffee at the boardwalk's convention center location in Asbury on your way to the beach!
Nightlife
A must-go for anyone who loves arcade games. This "museum" is right on the Asbury Park boardwalk and offers guests access to all arcade games from different eras! Open till midnight.
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Silverball Pinball Museum
1000 Ocean Avenue NorthA must-go for anyone who loves arcade games. This "museum" is right on the Asbury Park boardwalk and offers guests access to all arcade games from different eras! Open till midnight.
An active gin/bourbon distillery with a bar on sight. Their gin was voted the best in the country recently!
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Asbury Park Distilling Co
527 Lake AveAn active gin/bourbon distillery with a bar on sight. Their gin was voted the best in the country recently!
Dive bar with the best beer/shot combo and great food. Open Late.
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Bond Street Bar
208 Bond StDive bar with the best beer/shot combo and great food. Open Late.
Iconic. Bruce's old haunt. Catch him here either playing or in the crowd often! Full schedule of shows available on their website.
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The Stone Pony
913 N Ocean AveIconic. Bruce's old haunt. Catch him here either playing or in the crowd often! Full schedule of shows available on their website.
Speakeasy in downtown Asbury with a fantastic cocktail program.
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Laylow Cocktail Lounge
603 Mattison AveSpeakeasy in downtown Asbury with a fantastic cocktail program.
Go to the rooftop for a scenic view and good drinks!
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The Asbury Hotel
210 5th AveGo to the rooftop for a scenic view and good drinks!
Renovated bowling alley, music venue, and diner (think Brooklyn Bowl). Some of the best acts play this place when they come through Asbury!
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Asbury Lanes
209 4th AveRenovated bowling alley, music venue, and diner (think Brooklyn Bowl). Some of the best acts play this place when they come through Asbury!
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Great yoga studio less than a few blocks away! Drop-in classes are $20/each.
'Ohana Rising Yoga School
57 Main StGreat yoga studio less than a few blocks away! Drop-in classes are $20/each.
Cupping, Reiki, Acupuncture (both Private & communal), Infrared Sauna Treatments...the list goes on. Great healers here!
The Zen Den Community Acupuncture Center of New Jersey
2116 Sunset AveCupping, Reiki, Acupuncture (both Private & communal), Infrared Sauna Treatments...the list goes on. Great healers here!
Intuitive Touch is truly one of the best healing studios down at the Shore. Specializing in gua sha technique with a background in holistic health and physical therapy, the massage therapists at Intuitive Touch makes broken bodies feel brand new again after one session. We're both devoted followers.
Intuitive Touch
500 Main StreetIntuitive Touch is truly one of the best healing studios down at the Shore. Specializing in gua sha technique with a background in holistic health and physical therapy, the massage therapists at Intuitive Touch makes broken bodies feel brand new again after one session. We're both devoted followers.
Consejos sobre la ciudad
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Asbury FRESH
Farmer's Market in downtown Asbury every weekend in season for both craft & culinary goods. They now also operate a pop-up on the boardwalk in season.