Ocean City and the surrounding
areas have wonderful eating and drinking establishments. Below are
just a few. As we discover them, we will add them to the list.
Ocean City
For
the best omelettes in New Jersey, try Augie's Omelette House is located
at 715 8th Street in Ocean City. Their contact number is (609) 391-9555.
You might like one of their open faced frittatas. During the season,
they have 2 locations, one is across the street in the Forum Hotel. The
restaurant at 715 8th Street is open all year round!
The Culinary Garden is also one of our favorite restaurants for breakfast. Check them out at www.culinarygardenrestaurant.com. They are located at 841 Central Avenue in Ocean City. Their contact number is 609-399-3713.
Gillian’s on the Boardwalk in Ocean City has everything your kids could want. Check them out at www.gillians.com. The site offers information with an interactive map of all their boardwalk attractions.
Somers Point
The
most varied lunch/dinner menu in the area belongs to The Anchorage Tavern.
Check out the history of the place at www.anchoragetavern.com.
This excellent restaurant/bar is located at 823 Bay Ave. in Somers Point.
Their contact number is 609-926-1974. The atmosphere is festive yet
casual. There are happy hour and drink specials on a daily basis.
Bubba Mac Shack offers “barbecue, seafood and blues”. They are located at 520 Bay Ave. in Somers Point. Their contact number is 609-926-7755. Their website address is www.bubbamac.com. They offer karaoke on Friday nights from 5-8pm. The Bubba Mac Blues Band and DJ dancing all night follows karaoke.
The
Crab Trap is ALWAYs packed. Be prepared to wait for a table unless
you like to eat at the bar because they don't take reservations.
Excellent seafood. Call 609-927-7377. Click here to check out
a review of the Crab Trap. www.southjerseynews.com/dining/crabtrap.html
Sea
Isle City
If
you don’t mind a bit of a longer drive, check out the nightlife in Sea
Isle City.
OCEAN
DRIVE HOTEL & BAR is one of our favorites. They are located at
40th & Landis Avenue. This is a very popular spot with top 40 dance
music 7 nights a week. There is usually a young, good-looking crowd but
all ages are spotted here.
DEAD DOG SALOON is located at 3809 Landis Avenue in Sea Isle City. Small comfortable lounge with two levels. There is usually an acoustic guitarist or vocalist. Pleasant, quiet atmosphere. Great place for a date or to chat. Hard to believe, but you can actually carry on a conversation while the music is on. Mixed, friendly crowd, mostly late 20s to 40s. No cover charge.
SHENANIGAN’S
is located at 39th & Landis Avenue in Sea Isle City. Typically a 30ish
crowd although this can vary with the different entertainment offered.
Usually a top 40 type of dance band on the weekend with a Reggae Band one
night during the week. No parking. Cover charge.
Atlantic
City
The
Casbah Nightclub is located in the Taj Mahal. This is an upscale,
trendy dance club that attracts the beautiful people, especially on the
weekends. Dress to impress. Call 1-800-736-1420.
The Tun Tavern is located at 2 Miss America Way. Call 609-347-7800. This is a classic brew pub in every sense of the word. Enjoy watching the resident brew master create a myriad of beer varieties. "Pub Grub" and nightly specials make The Tun worth a try.
The Hard Rock Cafe is located at 1000 Boardwalk at Viginia Ave. Call 609-441-0007. They offer a free concert series which makes this a better stop than some other Hard Rocks throughout the U.S.A.
Other cool links:
Ocean
City Chamber of Commerce
Ocean
City Visitor's Guide
Candlelight
Ghost Tour of Ocean City
Ocean
City Calendar of Summer Events
"Ocean
City Pops" Concerts on the Music Pier
Ocean
City Online
