Restaurants in Linwood, New Jersey

Linwood, New Jersey is located in Atlantic County, about nine miles west of Atlantic City and is popular with sports enthusiasts who enjoy the water. Patcong Creek, located in Linwood, is a favorite spot for those who like to canoe or kayak. There are also several launching sports for small boats and docks for fishermen. For cyclists, there is bike path, as well as a golf course and a tennis courts. When it's time to eat, Linwood has several restaurants to help active types refuel for their next adventure.

Empress Chinese Restaurant

Located in the Cornerstone Commerce Center, Empress Chinese Restaurant serves lunch and dinner, and offers eat-in or take-out service. This restaurant offers traditional Chinese fare, such as spring rolls, sweet and sour chicken and egg drop soup. Most entrees are about $8, with lunch specials during the week.

Empress Chinese Restaurant
1201 New Road
Linwood, NJ 08221-1152
(609) 653-0288

Pierelli's Pizza & Cafe

If Jersey shore pizza is what a party seeks, they should look no further than Pierelli's Pizza & Cafe. Open for lunch and dinner everyday, Pierelli's has pizza along with other pizzeria staples like submarine sandwiches and pasta dishes. Diners can eat-in or take out, and this hearty fare is sure to help people get back in their canoe, ready to go. Most dishes are $6 to $8.

Pierelli's Pizza & Cafe
1101 Shore Road
Linwood, NJ 08221
(609) 653-9300

Thai Basil

With the tagline, "Where Gastronomy and Good Times Come Together," Thai Basil brings Thai to the Jersey shore. With signature dishes like green curry chicken, Thai Basil makes the food spicy, but not "too spicy." This BYOB establishment is good for large parties, and is open for lunch and dinner everyday.

Thai Basil
199 New Road
Linwood, NJ 08221-2025
(609) 926-9339

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

Less than two miles outside of Linwood proper, a short five-minute drive, Five Guys Burgers & Fries serves, you guessed it, burgers and french fries in a fun and family-friendly atmosphere. Open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday, they serve lunch and dinner; but, be warned, the restaurant will only serve its burgers well done.

Five Guys Burgers & Fries
49 Bethel Road
Somers Point, NJ 08244-1601
(609) 927-5489

Article Written By Amy Wolffing

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