Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • S P R I N G 2 0 2 3 61 ▲ 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 63. 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 fea- tures 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, fea- turing 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 vege- tarian 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 website at www. charliesofbayhead.com for complete menus and event information. Belmar ANCHOR TAVERN 713 Main Street, (732) 280-2266 www.anchortavernnj.com Located in the heart of downtown Belmar on 8th Avenue and Main Street. The perfect beach town tavern—best known for its rotisserie chicken, late night bites, and heated outdoor bar. Dine-in or take-out our famous family-style chicken meals. We've got the best bites in Belmar. MARINA GRILLE 905 Highway 35, (732) 894-3211 www.marinagrillenj.com Located at the Belmar Marina overlooking the Shark River, the Marina Grille is a large, open-air space to enjoy all year round. Summer sunsets and waterfront views are accompanied by expansive deck seating, tiki bar, and delicious menu of fresh seafood, gourmet pizza, and specialty cocktails. Freehold THE CABIN RESTAURANT 984 Route 33, (732) 462-3090 www.thecabinnj.com The Cabin is a piece of history built in 1982 and has stayed the shore's inland oasis. A place folks can post up for a good meal and cold drink, or maybe two. Backed by brisket—The Cabin carries authentic barbecue, classic cuts, and catering. ESCONDIDO MEXICAN CUISINE & TEQUILA BAR 402 West Main Street, (732) 577-0200 www.escondidonj.com Escondido Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar is the best kept "hideaway" of Freehold. We have been perfecting the art of Mexican cuisine for the past 14 years using only the finest and freshest ingredi- ents. Our cantina boasts a collocation of over 200 agave-based spirits, to sip slowly or drink in our hand-muddled cocktails. DINING OUT & FOOD continued on page 62 "Breaking Wave" by Frederick Ballet North Beach, NJ

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