SUMMER GUIDE

Dining Guide: From Neptune to Red Bank

NEPTUNE

Clancy's Tavern

25 S. Main St. 732-988-4500. American regional.

V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.clancystavernjerseyshore.com

Delvetto's

3701 Route 33. 732-922-3775. Italian/pizzeria/catering. V, MC, AE, D. www.delvettos.com.

East Coast Cookery

3548 Route 66. 732-922-0003. American regional. V, MC, D, AE. (H); www.eastcoastcookery.com

Jameson's

652 Route 35. 732-775-4699. Southern. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.jamesonssoutherncooking.com

MJ'S Pizza Bar and Grill

3205 Route 66. 732-918-9700. Continental. MC, V, AE, D. (H); www.mjsrestaurant.com

Mom's Kitchen

1129 Fifth Ave. 732-775-4823. Italian. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.momskitchen.com

NEPTUNE CITY

Brennen's

62 Route 35 North. 732-774-5040. Steakhouse. V, MC, AE. (H)

Bruno's Subs, Pizza and Dinners

165 W. Sylvania Ave. 732-988-3399. V, MC. (H); www.brunospizzasubsnj.com

Irv's Deli

2040 Route 33, Gables Plaza. 732-775-4300. V, MC, AE, D. (H)

Kelly's Tavern

43 Route 35 South. 732-775-9517. American. AE, V, MC, D. (H); www.kellystaverjerseyshore.com

A pizza with sausage, roasted red peppers and roasted green peppers at Carmen's Pizzeria at Pete & Elda's in Neptune City.
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Pete & Elda's Bar/Carmen's Pizzeria

Route 35 at Woodland Avenue. 732-774-6010. V, MC, AE. (H); www.peteandeldas.com

NORMANDY BEACH

Il Giardinello

3626 Route 35 North. 732-830-2525. Italian. AE, MC, V, D. (H); www.ilgiardinello.com

Labrador Lounge

3581 Route 35 North. 732-830-5770. Global. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.labradorlounge.com

OCEAN GATE

Golda's Anchor Inn

400 Ocean Gate Ave. 732-269-3510. Italian/seafood. Cash only.

New Yolanda's Riverhouse

401 Monmouth Ave. 732-269-4300. Continental. V, MC, AC, D. (H); www.yolandasriverhousenj.com

OCEAN GROVE

Bia

Majestic Hotel, 19 Main Ave. 732-775-6100. Continental. AE, V, D, MC. (H); www.majesticoceangrove.com/bia.htm

Ice Cream at Days

48 Pitman Ave. 732-614-6245. Cash only. www.daysicecream.com

Lilligaard B&B and Tea Room

5 Abbott Ave. 732-988-1216. www.lillagaard.com

Nagle's Apothecary Cafe

43 Main Ave. 732-776-9797. American. V, MC, D, AE. (H)

Seagrass

68 Main Ave. 732-869-0770. American. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.seagrassnj.com

The Starving Artist at Days

47 Olin St. 732-988-1007. V, MC, AE, D. (H)

OCEANPORT

Dining Terrace at Monmouth Park

175 Oceanport Ave. 732-229-2100. American. AE, MC, V, D. (H); www.monmouthpark.com

OCEAN TOWNSHIP

Babur Garden Restaurant

845 West Park Ave. 732-508-9900. Afghan. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.baburgarden.com

Blue Swan Diner

2116 Route 35 South. 732-493-2424. Diner. V, MC, AE, D. (H)

Chicken Holiday

3316 Sunset Ave. 732-988-9272. American. V, MC, D, AE. (H)

Grossman's Deli

2005 Route 35, Oakhurst Towne Shopping Center. 732-531-4709. American. V, D, MC, AE. (H); www.grossmansdeli.com

Imperial Garden

1462 Route 35 South, Middlebrook Plaza. 732-493-6161. Chinese. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.njimperialgarden.com

Magic Rice

835 W. Park Ave., Cobblestone Village. 732-493-8828. Chinese. V, MC, AE, D. (H)

Main Street

732 Route 35 South. 732-775-7131. American. V, MC, AE, D. (H)

Monmouth Clubhouse Deli

825 West Park Ave. Subs, sandwishes, salads. V, MC, AE, D.

Nino's Coal Fired Pizza

2105 Route 35 (Oakhurst). 732-359-8800. V, MC, AE, D. www.ninoscoalfiredpizza.com

Otto's

1610 Route 35. 732-695-3755. American. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.ottosbar.com

Piccola Italia Restaurant

837 W. Park Ave., Cobblestone Village. 732-493-3090. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.piccolaitalianj.com

River's Edge Cafe

2005 Route 35 (Towne Center Shopping Plaza). Breakfask and lunch. 732-531-4150. V, MC, AE, D (H)

Rizzo's Pizza

1594 Route 35 South, Middlebrook Shopping Center. 732-493-2727.

Rook Coffee

60R Monmouth Road (732-438-4402). V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.rookcoffeeroasters.com

Rook Coffee

2005 Route 35. 732-508-9370. Coffee. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.rookcoffeeroasters.com

Takara

1610 Route 35 South, Orchard Plaza. Japanese steakhouse. 732-663-1899. V, MC, D, AE. (H); www.takarasteakhousenj.com

Uncle Jack's Good2Go

1580 Route 35 South. 732-695-3871. Mediterranean/Middle-Eastern. AE, MC, V. (H); www.unclejacksgood2go.com

ORTLEY BEACH

Johnny Fries, 1956-1960 Route 35. 732-250-8000. Burgers and fries, seafood platters. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.johnnyfries.com

PINE BEACH

Lamp Post Inn

276 Route 9. 732-240-2211. Italian. V, AE, MC, D. (H); www.lamppostnj.com

POINT PLEASANT

Bubbakoo's Burritos

2600 Bridge Ave. 732-714-8226, MexiCal. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.bubbakoos.com

Capt'n Ed's Place

1001 Arnold Ave. 732-892-4121. American. MC, V. (H); www.captnedsplace.com

Dockside Grill at Clarks Landing

847 Arnold Ave. 732-899-5559. American. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.clarksbarandgrill.com

Forte Mediterranean Cuisines

2154 Bridge Ave. 732-899-5600. AE, V, MC, D. (H); www.forteuniquecuisines.com

Hickory Hog

2310 Bridge Ave. 732-714-7427. Barbecue. AE, V, MC. (H); www.thehickoryhog.com

Idle Hour

2600 Route 88. 732-899-2102. American/continental. AE, MC, V, D. (H)

Jason's Organic Pizza Cafe

1314 Richmond Ave. 732-899-2900. AE, V, MC, D. (H); www.jasonsorganicpizzacafe.shutterfly.com

John and Elaine's Restaurant

1105 Richmond Ave. 732-899-0089. Cash only. (H)

Klotz's Kitchen

2247 Bridge Ave. 732-714-0633. Breakfast/lunch. Cash only. (H); www.klotzskitchen.com

Mon Alyssa

1635 Bay Ave. 732-899-1999. Italian/pizza. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.monalyssarestaurant.com

PB Shore House

2114 Route 88. 732-892-1669. American. AE, V, MC, D. (H); www.theshorehousenj.com

US Subs & Wraps

642 Ocean Road (Route 88). 732-892-8970. Subs. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.ussubsnj.com

POINT PLEASANT BEACH

709

709 Arnold Ave. 732-295-0709. American/sushi. MC, V, AE, D. (H); www.709pointbeach.com

The Ark Pub & Eatery

401 Sea Ave., Route 35 North. 732-295-1122. Seafood/American. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.thearkpubandeatery.com

The Beanery Ltd.

516 Bay Ave. 732-295-9669. American/coffee bar. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.thebeanery.net

Boardwalk Bar and Grill

401 Boardwalk. 732-714-2241. American. MC, V, AE. (H); www.jenkinsons.com

Broadway Bar & Grill

106 Randall Ave. 732-899-3272. American/seafood/Italian. V, MC, D, AE. (H)

Coal House

710 Arnold Ave. 732-899-4400. Pizza/Italian. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.thecoalhouse.com

Europa South

521 Arnold Ave. 732-295-1500.

Spanish/Portuguese. AE, V, MC. www.europasouth.com

Farrell's Stout and Steak

401 Broadway. 732-892-2090. Irish. V, MC, D. (H); www.farrellsstoutandsteak.com

Firefly at The White Sands

1205 Ocean Ave. 732-223-0152. Seafood. V, MC, AE, D. (H)

Food Shack

35 Broadway. 732-714-7425. American. V, MC, AE, D. (H)

A bacon cheeseburger at Frankie’s Bar and Grill in Point Pleasant Beach.

Frankie's

414 Richmond Ave. (Route 35 South). 732-892-6000. American. AE, V, MC, D. (H); www.frankiesbarandgrille.com

Jack Baker's Lobster Shanty

83 Channel Drive. 732-899-6700.

Seafood/American. AE, MC, V, D. (H); www.jackbakerslobstershanty.com

Jack Baker's Wharfside Restaurant and Patio Bar

101 Channel Drive. 732-892-9100. Seafood/American. AE, V, MC, D. (H);

www.wharfsidenj.com

Jenkinson's Pavilion Bar and Restaurant

300 Boardwalk. 732-899-0569, ext. 147. American. V, MC, AE. (H); www.jenkinsons.com

Joe Leone's Italian Specialties

510 Route 35 South. 732-701-0001. Dine in/retail store (gift baskets, catering). V, MC, D. (H); www.joeleones.com

Marlin's Cafe

1901 Ocean Ave. 732-714-8035. Continental. V, D, MC, AE. (H); www.marlinscafe.net

Martell's Tiki Bar

308 Boardwalk. 732-892-0131. Continental/American. AE, MC, V. (H); www.tikibar.com

Prime 13

710 Arnold Ave. 732-202-6483. Seafood/steak/wood-fire grill. V, MC, AE , D. (H); www.prime-13.com

Red's Lobster Pot

57 Inlet Drive. 732-295-6622. Seafood. MC, V, AE, D. (H); www.redslobsterpot.com

The River Belle

47 Broadway. 732-528-6620. American.

Sightseeing and dinner cruises. Cash or check only. (H); www.riverboattour.com

Shrimp Box

75 Inlet Drive. 732-899-1637. Seafood. AE, V, MC, D. (H); www.theshrimpbox.com

Spike's Fish Market

415 Broadway. 732-295-9400. Seafood. MC, V, AE, D. (H)

The Spot

1506 Richmond Ave., Route 35 North.

732-701-8303. American. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.spotpizzagrill.com

Surf Taco

1300 Route 35 South. 732-701-9000. Coastal. MC, V, AE. (H); www.surftaco.com

10th Ave. Burrito Company

522 Bay Ave. 732-892-1800. Mexican. V, MC, AE. (H); www.10thaveburrito.com

RED BANK

The Bistro at Red Bank

14 Broad St. 732-530-5553. New American. AE, V, MC, D. (H); www.thebistroatredbank.com

Birravino

183 Riverside Ave. 732-842-5990. Italian.

AE, V, MC, D. (H); www.birravino.com

The Boondocks Fishery

1 Marine Park. 732-747-7177. Seafood. (H); www.boondocksfishery.com

Brother's

188 W. Front St. 732-530-3356. Italian. V, MC, AE, D. (H)

Buona Sera

50 Maple Ave. 732-530-5858. Italian. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.buona-sera.com

Carlos O'Connor's

31 Monmouth St. 732-530-6663.AE, V, D, MC.

The Chowda House

78 Bridge Ave. 732-747-1500. Seafood/BYOB. V, MC, D. (H); www.thechowdahouse.com

Danny's Steakhouse

11 Bridge Ave. 732-741-6900. Steakhouse. AE, MC, V, D. (H); www.dannyssteakhouse.com

Spaghetti alla Chitarra at Dish in Red Bank.

Dish

13 White St. 732-345-7070. American eclectic. V, MC, AE, D. www.dishredbank.com

The Downtown

10 W. Front St. 732-741-2828. Upscale bar menu. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.thedowntownnj.com

The Dublin House

30 Monmouth St. 732-747-6699. Irish/continental. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.thedublinhouse.com

Earth Pizza

95 Broad St. 732-345-1600. Italian. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.earthpizzarb.com

The Mediterranean platter at Front Street Trattoria in Red Bank.

Front St. Trattoria

31 W. Front St. 732-747-9569. Italian. V, MC. www.frontsttrattoria.com

Gaetano's

10 Wallace St. 732-741-1321. Italian. MC, V, AE, D. (H); www.gaetanosredbank.com

Good Karma Vegan Cafe

17 E. Front St. 732-450-8344. V, MC, AE. (H); www.goodkarmacafenj.com

Hotel Globe Restaurant

20 E. Front St. 732-842-5572. American. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.thegloberedbank.com

JR's Red Bank

17 W. Front St. 732-345-0100. American/burgers. V, MC, D, AE. (H); www.jrsdelivers.com

La Pastaria

30 Linden Place. 732-224-8699. Italian. AE, V, MC, D. (H); www.lapastaria.com

Molly Pitcher Inn

88 Riverside Ave. 732-747-2500. Contemporary American. V, MC, AE. (H); www.mollypitcher-oysterpoint.com

New Corner Restaurant and Pizzeria

22 E. Front St. 732-530-1007. Italian. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.newcornerredbank.com

No Ordinary Joe

51 Broad St. 732-530-4040. Coffeehouse. V, MC, AE. (H); www.nojoes.com

Oyster Point Hotel

146 Bodman Place. 732-530-8200. Contemporary American. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.mollypitcher-oysterpoint.com

A sweet take on sponge cake at Patrizia’s in Red Bank.

Patrizia's of Red Bank

28 Broad St. 732-741-5555. Italian. AE, V, MC, D. (H); www.patriziasofbrooklyn.com

Pazzo

141 W. Front St. 732-747-4551. Italian. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.pazzoredbank.com

Red

3 Broad St. 732-741-3232. American/sushi. D, AE, V, MC. (H); www.rednj.com

Runa Peruvian Cuisine

110 Monmouth St. 732-758-8904. Peruvian. AE, V, MC, D. (H)

San Remo

115 Oakland St. 732-345-8200. Italian. D, V, MC, AE. (H); www.sanremoitaliana.com

Siam Garden

2 Bridge Ave., The Galleria. 732-224-1233. Thai. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.siamgardenrestaurant.com

Sicilia Cafe

128 Broad St. 732-383-8473. Italian/Sicilian. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.siciliacafe.com

Sogo Sushi

60 Monmouth St. 732-530-9688. Sushi. V, MC, AE, D. www.sogosushi.com

Strokers

124 Shrewsbury Ave. 732-219-0220. Cash only. (H)

Taste

10 Bridge Ave. 732-219-9770. American/tapas. V, AE, MC, D. (H); www.redbanktaste.com

Teak

64 Monmouth St. 732-747-5775. Asian fusion. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.teakrestaurant.com

Temple Gourmet Chinese

91 Broad St. 732-212-8858. Chinese. MC, V, AE, D. (H); www.templegourmet.com

Tommy's Coal Fire Pizza

2 Bridge Ave. 732-212-1700. Pizzeria. V, MC, D, AE. (H); www.tommyscoalfiredpizza.com

Via 45

45 Broad St. 732-450-9945. Rustic eatery. V, MC, AE, D. (H); www.via45.com

Walt Street Pub

180 Monmouth St. 732-741-5936. American/pub. AE, V, D, MC. (H); www.waltstreetpub.com