Here's when your favorite Jersey Shore restaurants will reopen for summer season

Sarah Griesemer, Asbury Park Press
Updated ·2 min read

And just like that, it's the Shore's favorite season.

In addition to great weather, May brings a flurry of seasonal restaurant reopenings. From eateries serving seafood and burgers to tacos and ice cream, here's a look at what's open or will be soon.

2nd Ave. Sandwich Shop, Normandy Beach: Thursday, May 16

2nd Jetty Seafood, Sea Bright: Open

Barrier Island Burgers, Normandy Beach: Open

Barry's Do Me A Flavor, Beach Haven: Open

The Beach House Restaurant, Beach Haven Terrace: Open

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A special of local tile fish with summer vegetable succotash at 2nd Jetty Seafood in Sea Bright.
A special of local tile fish with summer vegetable succotash at 2nd Jetty Seafood in Sea Bright.

Beach Shack Deli, Point Pleasant Beach: Open

Biggy's LocOhana Tropical Grill, North Beach Haven: Friday, May 10

Bird & Betty's, Beach Haven: Open

Blue Water Cafe, Haven Beach: Open

The Boondocks Fishery, Red Bank: Tuesday, May 21

Dock & Claw Clam Bar, Beach Haven: Open

The Food Shack, Point Pleasant Beach: Thursday, May 9

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Gringo's Taco Shack, Lavallette: Open

Guapo's Coffee House, Beach Haven: Open

Holiday Snack Bar, Beach Haven: Open

Jersey Girl Grill, Haven Beach: Open

LBI Table, Ship Bottom: Open

Lighthouse Deli, Surf City: Open

Lobster Pit, Long Branch: Thursday, May 23

The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, Lavallette: Friday, May 24

Mystic Market, Ship Bottom: Open

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The fra diavolo at Red's Lobster Pot, served with shrimp or lobster, has been a house favorite for decades.
The fra diavolo at Red's Lobster Pot, served with shrimp or lobster, has been a house favorite for decades.

One Willow, Highlands: Open

Parker's Garage, Beach Haven: Sunday, May 12

The Promenade, Avon: Open

Red's Lobster Pot, Point Pleasant Beach: Wednesday, May 8

Sea Dogs Grille, Barnegat: Friday, May 10

Ship Bottom Shellfish, Ship Bottom: Open

The Show Place Ice Cream Parlour, Beach Haven: Friday, June 14

Skipper Dipper, Long Beach Township: Open

Smokey's BBQ, Surf City: Open

Stefano's Restaurant, Long Beach Township: Thursday, May 9

Terrace Tavern, Beach Haven: Friday, May 10

The WooHoo, Beach Haven: Open

Woodie's Drive-in, Ship Bottom: Open

Sarah Griesemer joined the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey in 2003 and has been writing all things food since 2014. Send restaurant tips to sgriesemer@gannettnj.com, follow on Instagram at Jersey Shore Eats and subscribe to our Jersey Shore Eats newsletter.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: When restaurants open at the Jersey Shore for the season 2024