New Jersey's Top Waterfront Restaurants

Here we are, right in the middle of summer in the great Garden State.

The weather is perfect (alright, maybe the humidity could be a little lower... and it could rain a little less...) and you just have the urge to get out, sit right on the water, grab something to eat, and enjoy a spectacular sunset.

Luckily, New Jersey is practically surrounded by water and there's a good chance you won't have to drive too far to make your waterfront dreams come true.

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Sunset over Atlantic City NJ - Photo: Chris Coleman

Why Waterfront Dining in NJ Hits Different

Whether it's the Delaware River side or on the shore or at a lake in the middle of the state, we recently took a deep dive (no pun intended) into online reviews and social media chatter to determine the best waterfront restaurants in New Jersey for the summer of 2025.

The Surfing Pig in North Wildwood NJ offers delicious food and amazing waterfront views - Photo: Google Maps

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Your Guide to NJ's Best Waterfront Restaurants

We'll start our culinary journey in South Jersey and work our way north... enjoy!

South Jersey's Best 13 Waterfront Restaurants

Nothing beats a meal along the water's edge during the summer in South Jersey. Here are my personal favorite places for a bite with a view, from the Jersey Shore to the Delaware River.

Gallery Credit: Jahna Michal

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Just in time for spring and summer at the Jersey Shore, our best coastal restaurants in Ocean and Monmouth Counties

Gallery Credit: Shawn Michaels

NJ's best waterfront restaurants 2025, Chef Mike's ABG in Seaside Park, Shrimp Box in Point Pleasant Beach, WaterStreet in Toms River, Klein's Fish Market in Belmar, Beacon 70 in Brick Township, The Wharfside in Point Pleasant Beach, Mcloone's Pier House in Long Branch, River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar in Brick, Sun Harbor Seafood & Grill in Barnegat, Martell's Tiki Bar in Point Pleasant Beach, Stewart's Drive-In Tuckerton, The Waterfront in Forked River, Captain's Inn in Forked River, Marina Grille in Belmar, B2Bistro in Bayville, Tucker's Tavern in Beach Haven, Parker's Garage & Oyster Saloon in Beach Haven, Riverwinds Restaurant, Lake House Restaurant, Buckets, Buckets, Deauville Inn, Urie's, George's Place, Water Street Grill, Water Street Grill, The Inn At Sugar Hill, Sweetwater Marina, Bait Box Restaurant, Villari's Lakeside