Brianna's Guidebook
Food scene
Great dock & dine spot for lunch or dinner. Also a great night life with live music on weekends.
29 locals recommend
Proving Ground Waterfront Dining
56 Shrewsbury AveGreat dock & dine spot for lunch or dinner. Also a great night life with live music on weekends.
Live music spot right on the beach with plenty of food trucks to choose from and a full bar. Bring your own chair or take advantage of the provided picnic tables. Very family friendly!
12 locals recommend
The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach
325 Shore DriveLive music spot right on the beach with plenty of food trucks to choose from and a full bar. Bring your own chair or take advantage of the provided picnic tables. Very family friendly!
Great pizza right across the street! Our personal favorite is the Tipsy Nonna with Ricotta :)
14 locals recommend
Francesco's Pizzeria
279 Bay AveGreat pizza right across the street! Our personal favorite is the Tipsy Nonna with Ricotta :)
Bay Ave Bakery & Cafe
111 Bay AveBest breakfast spot!
Hence it’s name - Fresh has the freshest food around! Recommended as a must for dinner. Make your reservations!
18 locals recommend
Fresh Bistro
144 Bay AveHence it’s name - Fresh has the freshest food around! Recommended as a must for dinner. Make your reservations!
One Willow
1 Willow StDelicious food with a beautiful view!
Great food, live music, good drinks! Must try - their lobster nachos when you can catch them on the menu!
Ocean House Tap & Grill
1072 N Ocean AveGreat food, live music, good drinks! Must try - their lobster nachos when you can catch them on the menu!
Fun atmosphere with upscale bar food and a beautiful view of the water and NYC skyline! Live music and trivia nights throughout the week.
16 locals recommend
On the Deck
10 Simon Lake DrFun atmosphere with upscale bar food and a beautiful view of the water and NYC skyline! Live music and trivia nights throughout the week.
Live Music
Donovan's Reef
1171 N Ocean AveGreat beach bar with live music!
Neighborhoods
Full beach access here with restaurant options right on the strip. There is paid parking that can get tough, but it is only a short 3 mile bike ride if you’re up for it!
33 locals recommend
Sea Bright
Full beach access here with restaurant options right on the strip. There is paid parking that can get tough, but it is only a short 3 mile bike ride if you’re up for it!
Easily accessible by car or taking the Popamora Trail. Quaint town with a strip of another 10+ bars and restaurants. Two of our favorites include Hudson Cafe for breakfast and On the Deck for lunch/dinner
17 locals recommend
Atlantic Highlands
Easily accessible by car or taking the Popamora Trail. Quaint town with a strip of another 10+ bars and restaurants. Two of our favorites include Hudson Cafe for breakfast and On the Deck for lunch/dinner
Red Bank is a quaint town with tons of shopping and restaurants. Great place to walk around and explore!
NJ-35, Red Bank, NJ, USA
Red Bank is a quaint town with tons of shopping and restaurants. Great place to walk around and explore!
Sightseeing
Access this beautiful 1.5 mile (3 miles round trip) trail from our end of Highlands. Scenic views of the NYC skyline and Highlands waterfront. Great spot to be at sunset!
Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora Point
Shore DriveBar
Great dive bar with great food and live music on the weekends! Weekday specials as well, with Wednesday nights hosting Trivia!
25 locals recommend
The Chubby Pickle
23 Bay AveGreat dive bar with great food and live music on the weekends! Weekday specials as well, with Wednesday nights hosting Trivia!
Red Rock Tap + Grill
14 Wharf Ave