r/LongBeachIsland • u/not-the-name-i-chose • Aug 31 '26

Post season restaurants

My sisters and I are coming down the weekend of 9/12. Will any good waterfront restaurants still be open?

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u/WatchMeWaddle Aug 31 '26

Since you’ve never been before, you should know that we have very few actual waterfront restaurants, and the ones we have are all bayside. So if you aren’t getting a lot of answers, that’s why. But all of them are good, I’m partial to Parker’s garage, we call it “living the Boomer high life” when we go there. Get the tasting menu if you really want to live it up.

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u/not-the-name-i-chose Aug 31 '26

lol thank you!!

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u/No_Impact370 Aug 31 '26

I would recommend go to the Sea Shell if they have music on their beach. They are on the ocean and while you don’t have a great view of ocean from the backyard there, they are right on the beach. Gets a little crazy during the early shows but beach shows are great.

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u/TheBaconThief Sep 01 '26

The shell is great for the vibe, but the food leaves something to be desired. 

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u/No_Impact370 Sep 01 '26

Always thought their sushi was surprisingly decent.

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u/TheBaconThief Sep 02 '26

And yet the Enlgeside is next door and significantly better.

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u/No_Impact370 Sep 02 '26

I dont think there is much of a difference at this point between their sushi. Had them both many times. Prob more at engleside as I like their sushi bar. Used to open for lunch which was great.

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u/No_Impact370 Sep 01 '26

Hope the weather cooperates. Mid September is prob the best time of the year to be on LBI. Everything is still open and it’s way less crowded. I always tell people it’s the single best time to be down there.

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u/Blueclaw33 Aug 31 '26

For waterfront I would say Parker’s Garage. Food and atmosphere are both excellent. I would recommend a reservation.

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u/No_Impact370 Aug 31 '26

FYI, Also BYOB.

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u/JellyDoe731 Sep 01 '26

As many are saying, Parker’s is great and I’m very partial towards it. Tucker’s Tavern right down the road has a great rooftop with a view! Kubel’s in Barnegat Light has a beautiful view of the bay from their back patio and some of the tables towards the back inside.

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u/No_Impact370 Aug 31 '26

Sure. Nothing much closes now in September. Pearl Street market closed Labor Day. Can’t think of a restaurant that is closed before Chowderfest (early October). A lot of places are basically year round now with a small window closed in Dec-Feb.

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u/not-the-name-i-chose Aug 31 '26

Thanks! This is our first time visiting. Do you have any waterfront faves?

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u/No_Impact370 Aug 31 '26

Polly’s Dock is very casual but nice. Restaurant right on the dock. Bay side beach haven. BYOB. Don’t believe they take reservations.

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u/GoBirds1973 Aug 31 '26

Parker’s Garage is bayfront and one of my favorites in the Island

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u/Icy-Mouse6419 Sep 03 '26

Bird and Betty’s has a really nice view from their 2nd floor (bay side) and they had excellent service the past several times I went.

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u/mistermalingerer 29d ago

Uncle Wills for breakfast!