La Spiaggialbi
In the Ship Bottom neighborhood, La Spiaggialbi restaurant was opened in 1993 by brothers Mark and Dan Stragapede. This classic Italian restaurant is described by Zagat as upscale and classy with a quiet ambiance. The menu features traditional pasta dishes as well as filet mignon and fresh jumbo shrimp.
La Spiaggialbi
357 West 8th Street
Ship Bottom, NJ 08008
(609) 494-4343
LaSpiaggialbi.com
Buckalew's Restaurant & Tavern
Owned and operated by the Buckalew family since 1949, Buckalews Restaurant & Tavern is a traditional American pub in the Beach Haven neighborhood. Chef Allan Menegus offers a menu of fresh seafood, stuffed pork chops, fish & chips, and Manhattan clam chowder accompanied by an extensive wine selection. Offering a casual ambiance enhanced by photographs taken on Long Beach Island, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round.
Buckalew's Restaurant & Tavern
101 North Bay Avenue
Beach Haven, NJ 08008
(609) 492-1065
Buckalews.com
Chicken or the Egg
Chicken or the Egg restaurant in Beach Haven offers classic beach dining. There's no need to leave the flip flops at home, as the ambiance here is casual and fun with home style meals at reasonable prices. The extensive menu ranges from cheese steaks and wings, to clams, soups, and sandwiches. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The Chicken or the Egg
207 North Bay Avenue
Beach Haven, NJ 08008
(609) 492-3695
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