Beach Haven has a fair number of restaurants to suit a variety of tastes including casual, upscale, waterfront , ocean view and romantic dining., Check before going as not all establishments have a liquor license. Many are BYOB. The supermarkets have a decent selection of wines and there are a couple of package stores

Beach Haven Dining

Beach Haven has a fair number of restaurants to suit a variety of tastes including casual, upscale, waterfront , ocean view and romantic dining., Check before going as not all establishments have a liquor license. Many are BYOB. The supermarkets have a decent selection of wines and there are a couple of package stores.

The Bagel Shack in Beach Haven, NJ

Bagel Shack
306 N Bay Ave


Bagels and sandwiches

Barrys do me a flavor Ice Cream Shop in Beach Haven, NJ

Barry's Do Me a Flavor
Center Street

Mostly ice cream and light fare.


Bay Village Pizza
9th and Bay Avenue, Beach Haven

Black Whale Bar and Fish House in Beach Haven, NJ Black Whale Bar and Fish House
100 N Pennsylvania Ave, Beach Haven, NJ
 

 

Bistro14 restaurant in Bay Village - Beach Haven NJ
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Bistro 14

9th and Bay Avenue
Beach Haven, NJ

Bistro 14 Is located in Bay Village.  It's on the second floor above fudge shop.  There's dining on the patio under the awning  The restaurant is two blocks from the bay.  However the view is unobstructed by buildings so you can take an some spectacular sunsets.    Raw Bar (review)

The Boathouse Restaurant on the Bay in Beach Haven, NJ

The Boat House Restaurant
Dock Road and West Avenue
Beach Haven, New Jersey

Seafood and a view of the bay. with the right seats you can get a view of the sunset.  It's located in a busy area so parking can be a little challenging. In addition to their waterfront dining, the Boat House offers a Seafood Market and take Out. Dinner entrees range from about $16 to $25.   The Boat House Restaurant website

Buckalews restaurant and Bar in Beach Haven, NJ

Buckalew's Restaurant & Tavern
101 N Bay Ave


A Beach Haven classic. Buckalew's has been around forever. It's gone a bit upscale to keep up with the times. It's located right in the heart of Beach Haven. Entrees run around $20 and sandwiches around 10.  Buckalew's also has a coffee bar offering Green Mountain Coffees.

Live entertainment is available nightly. They open for lunch around 11:30. You can grab a late night meal until 1 am. Buckalew's website


Center Street Bagel Cafe 
210 Centre St

Chang Mao Oriental Cuisine 
210 N Bay Ave



Chicken or the egg restaurant in Beach Haven, NJ

Chicken or the Egg
207 N Bay Ave


Right on the Boulevard in the heart of Beach Haven. They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wings are one of their specialties with your choice of 15 sauces. It is a great inexpensive choice for family dining. Platters run around $10. A kid's menu is available.   Chicken or the Egg website

Chowder Hut Restaurant in Beach Haven, NJ Chowder Hut 
827 N Bay Ave
Harvey Cedars Shellfish Clam Bar in Beach Haven, NJ

Harvey Cedars Shellfish Company
Clam Bar

506 Centre St


The Clam Bar offers dine in or takeout. Platters run about $15 to $20.  Harvey Cedars Shellfish Company website

Engleside Inn Restaurant in Beach Haven, NJ Engleside Inn
30 Engleside Ave

Includes: the Leeward Room, Sushi Bar and Sand Bar


The Engleside Inn is on the ocean block.  Inside the Leeward Room, you will find a more traditional dining room yet the dress is fairly casual. Entrees run from $20 to $30.

The Sushi bar offers Sushi, Sashimi, Rolls, Hand Rolls, Tekka Don, Miso Soup and Sake.

The Sand Bar is located by the pool. Sandwiches run from about $6 to $10.   The Sand Bar is accessible  from the beach.

 The Engleside website

Freds Diner in Beach Haven, NJ Freds Beach Haven Diner
 

Read our Review

The Frosted Mug in Beach Haven, NJ

The Frosted Mug


Nothing fancy here. The Frosted Mug has been serving milkshakes and meals just about forever

The Gazebo in Beach Haven, NJ

Gazebo
325 9th St


Casual dining at the Schooner's Wharf. You can enjoy a decent view of the Bay. Sushi Bar


Germantown Inn & Cafe
207 3rd St

Green Gables Inn in Beach Haven, NJ

The Gables

formerly The Green Gables

212 Centre Street
Beach Haven, New Jersey

Read our Review

Note - the Green Gables is under new ownership (with the same Chef) as the Gables

Holiday Snack Bar
410 Centre Street




 

Hudson House Bar and Restaurant in Beach Haven, NJ

Hudson House Bar
19 E. 13th Street

The Hudson house is a classic local bar.  


The Ketch in Beach Haven, NJ Click to enlarge

The Ketch
529 Dock Road

This was once known as 'The Acme'. It is now an upscale restaurant and bar.

The Marlin Bar and Restaurant in Beach Haven, NJ

Marlin Restaurant & Bar
2 S Bay Ave


A somewhat fashionable restaurant and happening nightspot.  
Morrisons Restaurant in Beach Haven, NJ

Morrison's Restaurant
3rd and the Bay

Morrison's is one of the few restaurants on the island directly accessible by boat. 
Read our review for more details . . .

Note - Morrison's was destroyed by fire in the summer of 2005

O Malley's Pizza in Beach Haven, NJ

O'Malley's Pizza and Grill
formerly Basils Pizza & Italian Grill 

302 N. Bay Avenue


Under New ownership as O'Malley's Pizza and Grill (2006). Pizza and Italian Dishes.


Palm Tree Restaurant
at the Seashell Motel
10 S. Atlantic Avenue, Beach Haven, NJ. 08008

The Dining Room offers Fish, Fowl and Meat entrees.

Seashell website

Panzones Pizza Restaurant in Beach Haven, NJ

Panzone's Pizza & Pasta
1106 N Bay Ave


Panzone's is right on the boulevard. You can eat on their deck, in the dining room or order take out. The food is usually good and the atmosphere a little noisy. They offer pizza, pasta, panini, sandwiches and a variety of seafood, veal and chicken entrees.   Panzone's Website


Pearl Street Market
Pearl and the Bay

Scones, Pastries, Specialty Teas, Smoothies, Paninis, Live Maine Lobsters, Espresso, Cappucino


Romeo's Restaurant 
100 N Pennsylvania Ave


Romeo's is now the Black Whale

Seashell Restaurant
At the Seashell Hotel

In addition to the restaurant inside there's also a bar and grill and outside By the pool.  See the Tiki Bar  below.   
The Showplace in Beach Haven, NJ

Show Place 
204 Centre St


More of a entertainment extravaganza than a restaurant.  Actors from the neighboring theater entertain you with Broadway music and barbershop quartet.  A great place to bring the family for ice cream.  However be prepared to join an in the singing.   

Silver Sun Mall in Beach Haven, NJ

Silver Sun Mall
3rd and Bay Avenue


 There are several small eating places inside as well as a number of small shops.  This was the location of Koseff's which was a landmark in Beach Haven.


Sweet Vidalia in Beach Haven, NJ Sweet Vidalia
122 N Bay Ave
Tiki Bar Palm Grill in Beach Haven, NJ Tiki Bar and Palm Grill
Center Street and the Beach
Seashell Hotel

Seashell website

Tiki Taco Sin Beach Haven, NJ Tiki Taco
13th and the Boulevard
Tuckers Restaurant in Beach Haven, NJ

Tucker's Restaurant
101 S West Ave


Close to the bay but not quite a water view.  Another Beach Haven tradition

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Uncle Will's Pancake House
3 South Bay Avenue
Beach Haven, New Jersey

Quite often the line on Sunday mornings stretches clear ran the block with people waiting in line for breakfast

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