Jersey Shore Magazine

j e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 2 3 61 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 62. 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 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 Please refer to our ad on page 63. 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 ingre- dients. Our cantina boasts a collection of over 200 agave-based spirits, to sip slowly or drink in our hand-muddled cocktails. MOORE'S TAVERN & SPORTS BAR 402 West Main Street, (732) 863-0555 www.moorestavern.com Moore's Tavern is a restored, historic landmark in Freehold dating back to the Revolutionary War. While the bar area has been preserved from the original 1770 building—the dining area and second bar is home to an array of wide screen TVs for sports games, live entertainment and a great place to come for a burger and beer with family or friends. Lincroft CHARLIE'S OF LINCROFT 700 Newman Springs Road (732) 812-4500 www.charliesoflincroft.com Monroe Township BAKER'S AMERICAN BAR & GRILLE 801 Route 33, (609) 443-6600 www.bakersamerican.com Baker's American Bar & Grille is located in Hightstown on Route 33—perfect for locals and continued on page 62 "Winter Path, Barnegat Bay" by Ann Hayes See Picture Perfect Gallery, page 53.

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