Spending the weekend in spring lake and looking for feedback on casual dining places and maybe a thing or two to see while in town.
Thanks.
Are you thinking of the breakers ?there a restaurant with a hotel attached right near the beach. Can't remember the name but enjoyed the food there. i'll try to find the name
Hewitt Wellington is the Hotel, and the restaurant is Called Whispers. Not casual.there a restaurant with a hotel attached right near the beach. Can't remember the name but enjoyed the food there. i'll try to find the name
Avoid, unless it has changed for better.Are you thinking of the breakers ?
Options are limited right in Spring Lake. In Spring Lake Heights, St. Stephen's Green is a decent place for Irish fare. There are a few Irish people in those parts.Spending the weekend in spring lake and looking for feedback on casual dining places and maybe a thing or two to see while in town.
Thanks.
That is now On Third Cafe which I linked earlier. I know those owners. Nice couple.Is Who's on Third still there in Spring Lake? I used to date the owner's daughter. That was some great comfort food. There was a food critic who once said that their "chicken soup can cure cancer".
Ride down 71 through a few towns. Plenty of places to drink and eat. Tap House is very good.
Pretty good hamburger and I think they kept the the recipe for the clam chowder from the previous place, The Porch. Know the owners of the Tap House as well. Good people. I think they own a few places, some in the City.For casual bar food, The Tap House and Reef And Barrel are ok. If you just want to grab a sandwich and eat elsewhere, Joesph's Deli by the train station is very good. I like Squan Tavern for pizza or Carmen's at Pete & Elda's (about 4 miles away). Federici's (Freehold) opened a place in Belmar where Vesuvio's was and it is BYOB. Like other posters I would recommend Asbury for any number of restaurants. Pretty decent town for food these days.
AWESOME hamburger!Anchor Tavern in Belmar is very casual, and we enjoyed it.
* It will still be very quiet this time of year.
Try Parker House in neighboring Sea Girt for a nice casual dinner, or seafood raw bar (shrimp/lobster/oysters) in the early afternoon after the beach
Not open until Memorial Day weekend.
St. Stephen's Green Publick House is great pub, Third Avenue Chocolate Shoppe if you looking for some great snacks, and Spring Lake Boardwalk is an awesome place. Love to ride my bike along Ocean Ave.
Check out Belmar and Squan for some great stuff too. Lots of great bars and restaurants in both towns. As a local, Leggett's in Squan is a personal favorite of mine.
Charlie Weis has been known to hang out at the Breakers and Rod's in Sea Girt during the summer. Avoid the Breakers on Sunday morning though. Our local congressman, Chris Smith, is holding his donor brunch. There's a protest planned by one of those opposition groups that wants a town hall so they can yell at him about Trump. They will be marching from North End to the hotel. This isn't a common thing. Spring Lake is a very quiet and friendly beach town. That's just where they decided to march.
But he can beat the crowds. . . . .Not open until Memorial Day weekend.
That is now On Third Cafe which I linked earlier. I know those owners. Nice couple.
Pretty good hamburger and I think they kept the the recipe for the clam chowder from the previous place, The Porch. Know the owners of the Tap House as well. Good people. I think they own a few places, some in the City.
AWESOME hamburger!
And the Beach Haus Brewery is right across the street for a tour and/or sampling.
* And yes it will be pretty quiet down here for awhile. Unless it warms up a bit and stays warm.
I have not. But I think it came up in a thread not too long ago.Glad to see some positive reviews of the Anchor Tavern. I've wondered about the place but have yet to wander in. I'll make it next on the list. By any chance have you been to Jersey Shore BBQ just up the block?
Pork roll and cheese sandwich is good too. Just don't order a Taylor Ham and Cheese sandwich.I have not. But I think it came up in a thread not too long ago.
People seem to like the roasted chicken at the Anchor along with the really good burgers. Their grilled cheese is pretty tasty too....sourdough and applewood bacon. Get it with their own soups.
Yes, I've been there, it's been about a year, but the beef brisket was very good. Also 10th Ave. Burrito is right there, actually was there just last week with my crew and it's still very good.Glad to see some positive reviews of the Anchor Tavern. I've wondered about the place but have yet to wander in. I'll make it next on the list. By any chance have you been to Jersey Shore BBQ just up the block?
Have you tried Simply Southern?Yes, I've been there, it's been about a year, but the beef brisket was very good. Also 10th Ave. Burrito is right there, actually was there just last week with my crew and it's still very good.
No, don't know where that's at, but I did try the Local Smoke in Neptune found that to be the best. I love BBQ and that place doesn't look the best on the exterior but boy what a surprise for the belly. By the way where is it?Have you tried Simply Southern?
That's pretty much a list for us shore old timers go to places. Four Winds I like the other two, ehhh. I always liked the Old Mill as well.I don't have a dog in the fight anymore so I can say what I think.
I'm a casual dining guy. I enjoy the Squan Tavern, Four Winds, and Harrigans on 71 in Sea Girt
Simply Southern is a few doors down from 10th Avenue Burrito. It is not BBQ. but, you may have guessed, Southern cooking:No, don't know where that's at, but I did try the Local Smoke in Neptune found that to be the best. I love BBQ and that place doesn't look the best on the exterior but boy what a surprise for the belly. By the way where is it?
Glad I saw this. I can't imagine it will be a huge protest. But it's good to know. I was just making plans to get down there for Saturday night/Sunday.
I don't have a dog in the fight anymore so I can say what I think.
I'm a casual dining guy. I enjoy the Squan Tavern, Four Winds, and Harrigans on 71 in Sea Girt
That's pretty much a list for us shore old timers go to places. Four Winds I like the other two, ehhh. I always liked the Old Mill as well.
Have no idea how I missed it. But will have to definitely try and report back.Simply Southern is a few doors down from 10th Avenue Burrito. It is not BBQ. but, you may have guessed, Southern cooking:
http://www.simplysoutherncomfortfood.com/menu-simplysouthern/
For really casual breakfast or lunch (a bit of drive)- try the Allenwood General Store. The place is a relic.
Meemoms in the KMart Plaza on Route 35 in Wall is always packed.
Damn, I was just there yesterday. Great homemade breakfast. I was actually there getting an antique bucket for our well that I am redoing. Had to get breakfast. That place is a hidden gem for us locals. "This isn't a Museum, This Junk is for Sale"For really casual breakfast or lunch (a bit of drive)- try the Allenwood General Store. The place is a relic.
Meemoms in the KMart Plaza on Route 35 in Wall is always packed.
@knightfan7 knows what my beef is with Squan Tavern and it's not the food.I don't have a dog in the fight anymore so I can say what I think.
I'm a casual dining guy. I enjoy the Squan Tavern, Four Winds, and Harrigans on 71 in Sea Girt
Last time I checked that Ronbo (Pres. Ronald Reagan's head on Rambo's body) was not hanging where it used to hang. The collection of LIfe Magazines is fun to flip through. My K-4 school was across the street.Damn, I was just there yesterday. Great homemade breakfast. I was actually there getting an antique bucket for our well that I am redoing. Had to get breakfast. That place is a hidden gem for us locals. "This isn't a Museum, This Junk is for Sale"
Know exactly where that school is at down the street. Also right down the street on Ramshorn Dr. is where we put our kayaks in the Manasquan, a lot of mornings we stop in for breakfast before we go.Last time I checked that Ronbo (Pres. Ronald Reagan's head on Rambo's body) was not hanging where it used to hang. The collection of LIfe Magazines is fun to flip through. My K-4 school was across the street.
And the Cuban sandwich made with pork roll is excellent. So is the Dirty Herbert-pork roll and onions with BBQ sauce in wrap.
We may have talked about that. Maybe will see you one day this coming summer. We just purchased a house a little further down the road off of Ramshorn. Looking forward to riding the back path and the Allaire trails.Know exactly where that school is at down the street. Also right down the street on Ramshorn Dr. is where we put our kayaks in the Manasquan, a lot of mornings we stop in for breakfast before we go.