Dining on the Boardwalk
Family-owned and operated, Avon Pavilion offers a fun, casual atmosphere by day and a romantic, elegant ambiance by dinnertime. Try its Zagat-praised crab cakes, baby-back ribs or bay-and-booze shrimp. For on-the-beach dining, visit its Boardwalk Grill window and enjoy jumbo Sabrette hotdogs or cheese fries while lounging in the sand. For a sweet treat, try the Evening Ice Cream Parlor, which has everything from to sundaes to egg creams.
Avon Pavilion
Ocean Avenue Boardwalk
Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 775-1043
avonpavilion.com
A Taste of The Big Easy
Specializing in Cajun fare, Clementine's Cafe will give you a taste of New Orleans, right on the Jersey Shore. Start with Louisiana-style crab claws or fried brie encrusted with nuts and move on to shrimp etoufee and fried catfish. Save room for bread pudding with a whiskey sauce
Clementine's Cafe
306 Main St.
Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
(732) 988-7979
clementinescafellc.com
Hang out at The Columns
With a great view of the Atlantic Ocean, The Columns attracts large, lively groups with its outdoor seating, a fully stocked bar and raw bar with fresh oysters, crab legs, shrimp and more. On the weekends expect live musical entertainment. It also has banquet packages and the perfect place for weddings and other celebrations. Note: The Columns is closed November through April.
The Columns
601 Ocean Ave.
Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ 07717
columnsnj.net
