Fall 2020 Dining at the Shore
Summer days and nights may be coming to an end, but we will let you in on a little secret … fall is one of the best times to visit the Jersey Shore. With several restaurants adapting to the current outdoor-dining allowances issued by the state, there are still plenty of days and nights to head out and enjoy a delicious meal. From cozy, cabana-style dining to a romantic date night, the options for dining out are endless. Fall is a great time to be outside, so why not treat yourself to a night out? When you feel like enjoying a quiet night in, there are several options for takeout and delivery, too. We’ve put together a list of dining options for you. All you need to do is decide what type of cuisine you’re craving, then make a reservation or call in an order. Happy dining!
Kelly Hannigan and Caity House of The Lazy Bass serving signature cocktails to diners enjoying the back bay views on the outdoor deck.
The Lazy Bass Bayside Bar & Grill
4001 Old North Wildwood Boulevard, North Wildwood
609-827-5299 • lazybass.com
Fall hours: 11am-10pm daily
New for 2020, The Lazy Bass Bayside Bar & Grill opened up with a spectacular view, refreshing specialty cocktails and nightly entertainment. Guests will enjoy the outdoor dining, and island design of this establishment with views of Grassy Sound and amazing sunsets. The menu is provided by a variety of food trucks that highlight fresh seafood, Philly favorites, appetizers, and ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Be sure to enjoy the entertainment while sipping on signature specialty cocktails including the Freddy’s Fat Bass, a watermelon mojito, or their famous fresh Orange Crushes. The Lazy Bass Bayside Bar & Grill is the perfect venue for outdoor dining during a crisp, cool, autumn evening at the shore.
Amanda Macklin and Ceandra Ashman of Fred’s Tavern serve appetizers and beverages to customers along 96th Street.
Fred’s Tavern
314 96th Street, Stone Harbor
609-368-5591 • fredstavern.net
Fall hours: 11am-10pm daily
A Stone Harbor tradition, Fred’s Tavern is the best spot to grab a burger and a beer along 96th Street. With a mix of high-top tables for two and patio style dining, the menu features salads, sandwiches, and burgers that are out of this world. More in the mood for appetizers and drinks? Fred’s Tavern has you covered there, too, with customer favorites such as nachos, Asian lettuce wraps, and potato skins, to name a few. Daily specials are highlighted nightly with a selection of Chef Sparta’s creations. Reservations are not required, tables available first come, first serve. Enjoy the sights and sounds of Stone Harbor while dining al fresco at Fred’s Tavern this fall.
Alexia Corneal and Danielle White of The Watering Hull.
The Watering Hull
261 96th Street, Stone Harbor
609-830-3106 • thewateringhull.com
Fall hours: Open through Columbus Day. Call or check website for specific hours.
Featuring Caribbean-inspired cuisine, The Watering Hull offers the best of both worlds with outdoor seating as well as takeout and delivery available. With its outdoor seating section overlooking the Harbor Square Mall in Stone Harbor, guests can bask in the salt air from al fresco dining. Start with a salad or a small-plates option such as the Bahamian conch fritters or the honey mango BBQ pulled pork flatbread while deciding on your main course. From sandwiches and burgers to poke and seafood and steak dishes, there is a wide selection to choose from. If you prefer to stay in your loungewear after your day of virtual learning and Zoom calls, The Watering Hull can accommodate that as well with online ordering for takeout and delivery.
Sue Ryan of Avalon Brew Pub.
Avalon Brew Pub
125 79th Street, Avalon
609-967-2116 • avalonbrewpub.com
Fall hours: Breakfast daily 7:30-11am | Lunch & Dinner, Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm
ICONA Avalon opened the Avalon Brew Pub in 2016 with menu options including classic breakfast, burgers, sandwiches, pizza and gastropub-style entrees. The bar also features local craft beers, including a varied selection of its namesake house-brewed beers. The restaurant is open year-round, and on-site brewing takes place just steps away from Avalon’s beaches. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner on the veranda, which offers open sides for ventilation and has a covered roof in case of rain. The space is also heated once the weather cools down. Open-air seating for the Avalon Brew Pub is also available on 79th Street. Reservations may be made online at avalonbrewpub.com.
Francesca Lindellow of ICONA Avalon’s Sandbar Village.
The Sandbar Village
125 79th Street, Avalon
609-796-2900 • thesandbaravalon.com
Fall hours (weather permitting): Sept. 7-30, Sunday-Thursday 3-9pm, Friday-Saturday 11am-midnight, Kitchen daily until 9pm | Oct. 1-25, Friday 3-9pm, Saturday, noon-10pm, Sunday, noon-6pm
Cozy up by the ambiance of a fire pit and enjoy a private cabana with comfy lounge-style seating at The Sandbar Village at ICONA Avalon. Featuring small plates, salads, sandwiches, pizza and more, The Sandbar Village is the perfect spot to indulge, relax and unwind while you take in the view of Avalon’s beautiful beaches. Choose from a selection of signature cocktails such as the Oasis of Peace or the Sandbar Margarita as you listen to live music and savor the beautiful weather. Favorite local brews are also available on draft including the Avalon Brew Pub drafts. Private cabanas may be booked online while all additional seating is available first come, first serve.
Juliet Milstead, Katrina Loftus and Dave Richartz of Concord Café.
Concord Café
7800 Dune Drive, Avalon
609-368-5505 • concordcafe.net
Fall hours: Open daily 11:30am-9pm through September | Open daily Monday-Thursday 4-9pm, Friday- Sunday 11:30am-9pm in October
Concord Café is a casual family restaurant that has been serving Seven Mile Beach for more than 25 years, and this fall you can enjoy takeout and delivery. With the likes of pizza, pasta, crab cakes, salads and burgers on the menu, there are options that fit every craving. The Concord kids’ menu has choices for the little ones, too. Having a pizza night? Check out the Concord’s daily pizza special: two large pizzas for $22! Add a to-go cocktail to your order and you are all set for a fabulous night in. Check out the menu online at concordcafe.net and get ready to call in your order.
Taylor Haenn and Jake Mericle of Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
Uncle Bill’s Pancake House
3189 Dune Drive, Avalon
609-967-8448 • unclebillspancakehouse.com
Fall hours: Open daily 7am-1pm
Let fluffy pancakes and crispy bacon fill your plate this fall as you enjoy outdoor dining and takeout from Uncle Bill’s Pancake House in Avalon. Uncle Bill’s has been a staple at the shore for more than 50 years, dishing out its signature pancakes, omelets, specials and more. While the Stone Harbor location remains closed at this time, customers visiting Seven Mile Beach will enjoy the picnic-table seating surrounding the Avalon location. Popular menu items include the Tiffany’s Delight, Uncle Bill’s stuffed French toast and the 7 Mile special, to name a few.
Kyle Materia, Rob Terwilliger and Carl Jablonski of Avalon Seafood and Produce Market
Avalon Seafood and Produce Market
2909 Ocean Drive, Avalon
609-967-7555 • avalonseafood.com
Fall hours: Open through September. Call for specific hours.
When visiting the shore, there is no shortage of places that offer fresh seafood. Avalon Seafood offers both cooked seafood platters for takeout and fresh seafood to cook at home from its market at
29th Street and Ocean Drive. With a wide selection of wild caught seafood available from the cases daily, you can choose from fresh flounder, tuna, halibut, salmon, grouper and Chilean sea bass, to name a few. Prefer that someone else does the cooking? The menu features broiled, sautéed and fried choices as well as options like live Maine lobster dinners. Avalon Seafood will be open through September for takeout, so be sure to savor the freshest seafood at the shore this fall.
Sergio Lara, Humberto Lara, Sue Chambers, Linda Schwartz and Mary Helen Driscoll of Tortilla Flats.
Tortilla Flats
2540 Dune Drive, Avalon
609-967-5658 • tortillaflatsavalon.com
Fall hours: Open through September & October. Call for hours.
Taco Tuesdays have a whole new meaning this fall because Tortilla Flats remains open for takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup! Cue your happy dance and break out the margaritas! Customers will enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in the comfort of their homes well into the fall. From your original-style tacos and burritos to signature options such as the enchiladas ranchero and the chimichanga, the menu has it all. Family-style take-home meal kits make everyone happy and are available for chicken or beef tacos and chicken, steak or shrimp fajitas! Check out the menu, call in your order and savor every last bite of your favorite Mexican meals from Tortilla Flats this fall.
Julie Sutton, Kaitlyn Wilde and Lauren Oliver of Basilicos Ristorante
Basilicos Ristorante
27 43rd Street, Sea Isle City
609-263-1010 • basilicosristorante.com
Fall hours: Call or check out Facebook page
Owned and operated by Chef Scott Oliver and pizza man Vinson Powell, Basilicos has been dishing out authentic Italian cuisine since 1999. With takeout and delivery options available, you can enjoy the aspects of fine dining from the comfort of your home this fall. Classic Italian entrees like lasagna and fettuccine alfredo and veal, chicken and seafood selections are on the menu, along with pizza, subs and calzones. Homemade bread is baked fresh on-site daily and is served with all entrees. Hosting a party? Be sure to consider Basilicos’ catering menu for trays of homemade meatballs, chicken parmigiana, hoagie trays and more.
