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j e r s e y s h o r e • S P R I N G 2 0 2 1 63 DINING OUT & FOOD ▲ Restaurants & Nightlife Bay Head CHARLIE'S OF BAY HEAD 72 Bridge Avenue, (732) 295-1110 www.charliesofbayhead.com Please refer to our ad on page 65. Charlie's Of Bay Head is the perfect year- round spot to meet family or friends to enjoy a Contemporary American menu showcasing seasonal and local foods. Relax at their large bar serving twenty craft beers on tap, hand crafted cocktails, and premium wines from their extensive list. Charlie's bar features several wide-screen TVs for all major sporting events. Sunset views over Twilight Lake can be enjoyed from their first and second floor dining rooms as well as on an outdoor dining deck. Or cozy up to the fireplace in the lounge area next to the bar. For special occasions—showers, birthdays, anniversaries, and other celebrations—Charlie's second-floor dining room offers a private, upscale ambience for up to seventy-five guests. Also on this floor is their state-of-the-art wine room, featuring an Old World barrel-vaulted brick ceiling and custom, temperature-controlled wine storage cabinets, which is available for tastings and smaller private events for up to thirty guests. Some of the dishes featured on Charlie's extensive menu are Atlantic seafood and East Coast Oysters, as well as local specialty food products. Additionally, Charlie's features multiple cuts of Prime Angus Beef and a variety of poultry, fish, and game as well as vegetarian options. Homemade pastries and ice cream made on site by their award winning pastry chef will make a sweet ending to a sublime Shore dining experience. And remember a Gift Card to Charlie's makes the perfect gift. Visit their web- site at www.charliesofbayhead.com for complete menus and event information. Belmar ANCHOR TAVERN 713 Main Street, (732) 280-2266 www.anchortavernnj.com Anchor Tavern features wood fired rotisserie chick- en, ribs, burgers, sandwiches, specialty cocktails, craft beer, and live music. Enjoy food and drink specials during our daily happy hour. Between the friendly staff, warm décor and lively atmosphere, Anchor Tavern will easily become your go to place in Belmar! MARINA GRILLE 905 Highway 35, (732) 894-3211 www.marinagrillenj.com Here at the Marina Grille, our sunsets are always in season. Our goal is to provide quality, fresh, and innovative food and drink in a gorgeous and comfortable setting, while taking advantage of our water views and the natural beauty over- looking the Shark River. Our eclectic American menu changes seasonally, while always offering fresh seafood and an extensive raw-bar. A diverse appetizer selection, burgers, and wood-fired arti- san pizzas complete the menu with offerings for everyone. We look forward to serving you! Freehold ESCONDIDO Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar 402 West Main Street, (732) 577-0200 www.escondidonj.com Escondido is a fresh take on contemporary Mexican cuisine. Stop over and try Escondido's homemade guacamole and salsa, made daily with only the freshest ingredients. The menu features an array of traditional flavors and unique items, all made from scratch. Over 70 different tequilas highlight the Cantina, where margaritas are made using premium tequilas and fresh-squeezed fruit juice. Choose Escondido for a break from the standard Mexican fare without having to travel south of the border. MOORE'S TAVERN & SPORTS BAR 402 West Main Street, (732) 863-0555 www.moorestavern.com Whether meeting friends for a drink, coming in for the big game, stopping by for dinner, or watching your favorite band, Moore's truly is the place to be. Take in the ultimate sports fan experi- ence at our location with superb acoustics and flat screen HD TVs—all highlighted by a 120" projec- tion television. Moore's still maintains the warmth and character of the inn that first opened in 1787, infused with the very best of today. Menu spe- cialties include incredible ribs and tender chicken, flame-broiled burgers, and new wood-fired pizzas. continued on page 64 "The Spenos on Sea Girt Beach" by Andrew Huntley-Robertson See Jersey Shore Moments, page 43.

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