What is your idea of the "quintessential shore experience"
What is the first place that comes to your mind when you think "jersey shore". We are talking good food with a view. The kind of place you might take good friends from out of town and that even if it wasn't near the water you would still go because you like it so much.
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MGZ
Apr 1, 2008 01:40 PM
I agree with some of the suggestions here (Shipwreck's food, Mr. C's view, etc.), but none of them can wear the label "quintessential shore experience."
The quintessential shore experience takes place on a back deck. It involves beer in a cooler and food being cooked outdoors (steaming crabs, grilling corn, etc.) ;)
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ShootingShark
Mar 29, 2008 11:36 AM
I hope I don't spoil the Jersey chain-of-thought too much, but I'll throw out my answer for a great Delaware shore experience... I've got to hit Charlie's Bayside a few times every summer and sit on the back deck, overlooking the water and enjoy a thick cheeseburger or crabcake. Very low-key, relaxed, good food and friendly service.
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If you are not one to consider expense, Doris and Ed's is the best seafood around. It can be pricy... I did not like Moonstruck; something about eating the same starch and vegetable with every dish rubbed me the wrong way... rather generic. Fish was overcooked, meats were also not done to requested temperatures. Staff was nice, but bad food and good staff is not the place that I would return too.
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JerzeyShore
Mar 28, 2008 03:46 PM
That would have to be Moonstruck in Asbury Park. They have been in business for twenty years and that about sums it up. One of the best run establishments in New Jersey. Fine food, great staff and lovely atmosphere all at a fair price.
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re: JerzeyShore
I''ve only been to Moonstruck once, and that was when they were in Ocean Grove. I went with very high expectation but came away somewhat disappointed with the food which, I felt, was o.k. but didn't come anywhere close to living up to the raves I had heard. Thus, I've never been inclined to go again especially since I have read opinions from some who say that since the move to Asbury Park, it isn't as good as it used to be.
The one thing I do agree about is the service. Our waitress was a gem!
And, btw, the fact that a restaurant stays in business for twenty years doesn't necessarily mean much. I can name restaurants that have been around seemingly forever -- way more than 20 years -- where the food is mediocre at best.
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First thought - the Lobster House in Cape May. Haven't been there in a couple years, but I hear it's gone waaaay downhill. So sad, that seems to be happening a lot to our favorite places.
Crabby's in Mays Landing. Not sure if it is still there, but a no-nonsense, no-frills, "get messy" great seafood place; at least it was when I lived down that area.
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re: SusieQQ
Finally went back to the Shipwreck recently. While we just had a few apps and some rawbar it was remarkably improved since the last time we were there (3-4 years ago). Will definitely be going back.
The "quintessential" shore experience used to be Ollie Klien's but not so much anymore with all the changes.
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For summer dining on the water, I like to go to the Inlet Cafe in the Highlands for oysters, one of the fish specials, and a pitcher of sangria. For year round dining, my pick would be the Shipwreck Grill in Brielle. With that being said, I tend to take friends from out of town to the Windmill (original in West End) for dogs and cheese fries.
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