Restaurants in Ocean Grove, New Jersey

The seashore resort town of Ocean Grove, New Jersey, offers many attractions and activities for visitors. Nearby Allaire State Park has a wealth of outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, hiking and biking. Summer visitors to Ocean Grove can take full advantage of the boating, surfing, swimming and other beach opportunities of the coastline. So much outdoor activity can work up an appetite, and you'll find a number of restaurants in Ocean Grove that are bound to please.

Yvonne's Cafe

Conveniently located in downtown Ocean Grove and just one block from the beach, Yvonne's Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch and seasonally for dinner. The breakfast menu offers a lot to choose from, including pancakes and French toast, egg plates with bacon, hamsteak, sausage and home fries. For a heartier appetite, you might want to order one of the many omelets, including spinach and Swiss, portabello mushroom and even an Atkins-friendly selection. Yvonne's offers a variety of wraps, salads and sandwiches for lunch. For a lighter appetite, a Caesar salad, chicken Thai salad or Marvin salad will hit the spot.Sandwiches include eggplant parmigiana, grilled chicken, Reuben and club.

Yvonne's Cafe
54 Main Ave.
Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
(732) 775-9004
yvonnescafe.com

SeaGrass Restaurant

SeaGrass Restaurant prides itself on serving contemporary cuisine using the freshest ingredients available. Located in downtown Ocean Grove, SeaGrass is open for lunch and dinner. Start with a bowl of New England clam chowder, roasted red pepper hummus plate or seared day boat sea scallops. Main courses include delicacies such as pan-seared Hawaiian butterfish, choice center-cut filet mignon, free-range Statler chicken breast and roasted pecan-crusted tilapia. Although SeaGrass does not have its own bar or drink menu, guests are welcome to bring a bottle of wine or spirits with them to complement their meal.

SeaGrass Restaurant
68 Main Ave.
Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
(732) 869-0770
seagrassnj.com

Bia

The Main Avenue address makes Bia convenient, but the location inside the historic Majestic Hotel adds charm and elegance to the dining experience. A European bistro-style restaurant, Bia is open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Tempting appetizers include Thai coconut chowder, tuna tartare and calamari. Main courses offer a variety to satisfy everyone, including sirloin, sea bass, barbeque chicken and char-grilled rack of lamb. Sunday brunch offers a selection of treats, including crab cakes benedict, lobster breakfast crepes and a frittata with asparagus, tomato and goat cheese. Guests can dine in the indoor dining room or enjoy the enclosed and heated porch.

Bia
The Majestic Hotel
19 Main Ave.
Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
(732) 775-6100
majesticoceangrove.com

Article Written By Michael Evans

Michael Evans was born in Memphis, Tenn. He graduated from The University of Memphis, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication. His primary course of study was photography and film production. He first began writing professionally for iOwn Inc. in 1997, and was published by LensWork Magazine in 2003.

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