Toms River, New Jersey is a small city near the coast. There are only a few waterfront restaurants in Toms River, however, some are very nice options. You can choose from a historic cruise boat diner or a lobster restaurant, both near the water. If you are playing golf at one of the nearby golf courses like Bey Lea Golf Course and are traveling down route 9, you may want to stop in Toms River for dinner.
Toms River Lobster Shanty
The Toms River Lobster Shanty restaurant serves a range of high quality seafood, including cedar plank-baked salmon, lobster, flounder and mahi mahi tuna. The restaurant offers a full range of appetizers like clams casino as well as steaks, pork chops and ribs as well. It often offers specials on seafood, including a lobster-mania special that features Maine lobster for as low as $14.99.
Toms River Lobster Shanty
4 Robbins Pkwy
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 240-4800
tomsriverlobstershanty.com
River Lady
Another option for a true waterfront experience in Toms River is the River Lady. This is an elegant, historic-themed cruise ship which takes to the waters as you enjoy dinner. The menu includes several chicken and fish choices as well as pasta and a kids menu. The River Lady also has an open deck so you can enjoy the fresh air and an inside dining room in case it rains. This is also a good option for an after-tournament party with your country club, as the River Lady hosts events.
River Lady
1 Robbins Pkwy
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-8664
riverlady.com
Gavone's
Another option for cuisine in Toms River is Gavone's Restaurant. Located on Atlantic City Boulevard, it is just 200 feet from the water. The restaurant is near several other cafes, diners and pizza joints on Atlantic City Boulevard, including the South Side Cafe, Three Flags Diner and Vinny's Pizza. These restaurants are ideal for a quick meal after a golf game.
Gavone's
314 Atlantic City Blvd.
Toms River, NJ 08757
(732) 244-2122
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