Island Grill: A Family Affair
Island Grill is truly a family run restaurant, with Yoa family members manning the stove, the hostess booth, and the catering services. Founded in 1996, Island Grill has retained a high level of care and customer service since day one because of this unique family collaboration. The open, comfortable interior exudes a relaxed ambiance for a solo lunch or a family dinner. When the weather’s nice, you can sit on the patio and enjoy the ocean breeze while snacking on seafood. The menu changes every season to reflect the freshest catch. Typical items you’ll see on the menu include classic appetizers like fried calamari and mussels with red sauce, hearty soups like wild mushroom and crab bisque, and seafood-loaded salads. Entrees include pasta dishes, fresh seafood like jumbo clam strips, and other kitchen specialities. They now offer catering, as well.
Island Grill
100 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 391-9616
http://www.yelp.com/biz/island-grill-restaurant-ocean-city
OC Surf Cafe: Hang Ten
OC Surf Cafe is a laid-back little place to grab a delicious yet affordable meal. With its bright, beachy vibe, the OC Surf Cafe is frequently off-season, so check their Facebook page before stopping in. When the time is right, though, and you snag a beach chair, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the quality of food this mellow cafe can churn out. If you come by for breakfast, the pleasant waitstaff will quickly seat you and serve you surprisingly delicious coffee. The seaside menu uses fresh ingredients to craft unique, oftentimes spicy dishes. Popular breakfast items include Mexican Eggs, Seafood Benedict, Breakfast Burrito, and Belgian Waffles. The lunch menu expands to include entrees like tacos and more burritos along with fresh seafood creations. Make sure to come early on weekends to avoid waiting for a table.
OC Surf Cafe
715 E. 8th Street
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 391-9555
http://www.yelp.com/biz/oc-surf-cafe-ocean-city
Chatterbox Restaurant: An Ocean City Icon
The iconic Chatterbox Restaurant attracts a large number of curious passers-by with its 1920s ocean-side design and bright pink walls. After the initial seduction, the Chatterbox Restaurant continues to deliver with its cheerful staff and relaxed vibe. This winning formula has made the Chatterbox a neighborhood mainstay since the 1970s. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the Chatterbox serves up a mixture of New American cuisine and nostalgiac favorites. Adults will enjoy the bygone ambience and decor while their kids are relishing the children’s menu. Breakfast items, served most of the day, include straight-forward favorites like pancakes, egg platter specials, and the popular stuffed French toast. While there are salads, lunch and dinner specialize in hit-the-spot comfort food dishes like fried appetizers, crocks of warm chowder, burgers, and hot sandwiches. Entrees include lump crab cakes, liver and onions, pork chops, and breaded flounder.
Chatterbox Restaurant
500 E. 9th Street
Ocean City, NJ 08226
(609) 399-0113
http://www.yelp.com/biz/chatterbox-restaurant-ocean-city
Scatturo’s: An Elegant Mix of Authentic Italian and Modern Cuisine
A restaurant in Marlton, New Jersey, Scatturo's exudes sophisticated elegance and a welcoming atmosphere. A great choice for fine dining—whether set in the simply chic dining room, the casual deck or the bar area—Chef David Levecchia (a graduate of the Academy of Culinary Arts, and a chef with several 4 and 5 Diamond restaurants under his belt) has created a menu that fuses traditional Italian cuisine and a creative contemporary flare. Specialty dishes include the Scaturro salad (arugula and fresh tomatoes topped with flank steak and fresh mozzarella) and maryland crab cakes finished with a red pepper coulis. The menu also offers prime cuts of steak, seafood, fish, and a variety of pastas—from linguini with crab meat to gnocchi pomodora. And the fun at Scatturo’s doesn’t stop with the food—the restaurant also hosts a variety of special events throughout the year including holiday meals, theme nights, live bands, comedy nights, and cigar dinners.
Scatturo's
841 Rt. 73
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 985-4560
www.scaturros.com
Pietro’s: Old Fashioned Pizza in New Jersey
Pietro’s promises to bake pizza “the old fashioned way.” So what does that mean exactly? There is a real coal oven in the restaurant where pizza is cooked authentically and fresh to order. In fact, many people consider this to be some of the best pizza in all of New Jersey. Besides coal oven pizzas with your choice of fresh toppings and made with white or whole wheat dough, there are many other options at Pietro’s. The menu is full of authentic Italian pastas like pasta Bolognese and rigatoni alla vodka, as well as a selection of enormous salads, hearty soups, and Italian desserts. The restaurant also offers an impressive 15+ beers on tap, as well as a full bar and assortment of wines. With Pietro’s friendly atmosphere, attention to quality, and heaping portions, it’s a great place to dine with the family, bring a date or have a casual business lunch. In addition to the Marlton, New Jersey, location, Pietro’s also has two branches in Philadelphia.
Pietro’s
140 W. Route 70
Evesham, NJ 08053
(856) 596-5500
www.pietrospizza.com
Find New Orleans Flavors with Italian Flare at Melange Cafe
A taste of Southern cooking, with a dash of Italian cuisine, all served in a warm and inviting atmosphere- this is the philosophy behind Melange Café. Combing technical skills with the flavors of Louisiana and Italy, head chef Joe Brown creates yummy and unique dishes (like the Pan-Fried Crab Cake and the Mixed Grill Jambalaya) to feed the soul. A large but warm and engaging space, Melange Café has two dining rooms and an outdoor café. Original paintings by local artist Paul Gordon adorn the walls to give the café a distinct feel. Dedicated to high-quality food, Melange Café has been featured in many magazines and TV programs, and has won awards at the local and national level. Melange Café also hosts special events like an annual Fat Tuesday/Marti Gras celebration, as well as a New Orleans Jazz Brunch every weekend. A very popular restaurant for good reason, Melange Café brings delicious cuisine straight from the Bayou.
Melange Café
18 Tanner Street
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
(856) 354-1333
www.melangerestaurants.com
Grab a Drink or Stay for a Bite at Redstone American Grill in Marlton, NJ
Seeking to serve up “Original Cuisine, Authentic style,” Redstone American Grill provides a trendy yet welcoming atmosphere for diners to enjoy creative American fare. The bar area is always lively, drawing a business crowd for after work cocktails and appetizers, while the main dining area exudes a cozy ambiance complete with dark colors, stone walls and fireplaces, and a heated outdoor patio. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, the menu is extensive, beginning with an array of finger-licking starters that could make anyone indecisive—so order them all with the Redstone tapas platter, heaping with buffalo jumbo shrimp, mini burgers, seared Ahi tuna, and grilled chicken wings. Redstone also features a wood-burning grill, a rotisserie, and an open exhibition kitchen for making their signature steaks, chops, chicken, and seafood specialties, as well as lighter fare like entrée salads, burgers and flatbreads. And Redstone also takes their desserts very seriously. Served in heaping portions, indulge yourself in key lime pie, fudgy chocolate cake, or banana crème pudding to top off your meal.
Redstone American Grill
500 Route 73 South
Marlton, NJ 08053
(856) 396-0332
www.redstonegrill.com
The Pop Shop: A Soda Fountain Fantasy
South Jersey is well noted for being something of a throwback, and no restaurant epitomizes this more than The Pop Shop. Where traditional ice cream fountains have become a thing of the past around the country, they’re still alive and well in Collingswood. Owned by actor Stink Fisher and his wife Connie, the Pop Shop was custom-built to replicate the atmosphere of the classic ‘50s soda fountain. The menu is awesome—if you crave classic soda fountain drinks like egg creams or chocolate Cokes, you can find them here, along with spectacular floats and shakes. If you’re in the mood for something more substantial, the Pop Shop is famous for their grilled cheeses—with over 30 varieties on offer (each named after a different Collingswood street), you’ll find one that will become a favorite. A wide variety of vegetarian and vegan menu options are also available for people with dietary restrictions.
The Pop Shop
729 Haddon Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
(856) 869-0111
www.thepopshopusa.com
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Take a Cozy Dining Getaway to the Inn at Sugar Hill
Take a trip to the country—and American history—with a meal or a stay at the Inn at Sugar Hill. Although it's known primarily as a restaurant, the Inn also offers five overnight rooms that are filled with antiques and old world charm for a romantic getaway. If you’re just coming to dine, you can look forward to an array of traditional cuisine in one of the cozy fireplace glowing rooms or out on the verandah to enjoy the river view. The Inn at Sugar Hill's dedication to classic hospitality doesn't end there, however, so if you're in need of a place for a special occasion, wedding, or party, don't hesitate to inquire.
Inn at Sugar Hill
5704 Somers Point Road
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(609) 625-2226
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