Dockside Diner

First time visiting Tuckers. Seated promptly with reservation. Waitress Jaime was the best! Very…read morepersonable, attentive and knowledgeable! She made great recommendations and offered exceptional service! The food was also delicious! Seafood Cobb salad is great and huge! Steamers and wings were great appetizers. Definitely would come back and ask for Jaime!

Always a good stop. Been here multiple times and it never disappoints. A must visit if you're in…read morethe area.

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Buckalew's Restaurant & Tavern

3.1(557 reviews)

Great ambiance and meal! Service was a bit slow, but my experience was dampened by the hostess…read moreSophia. She was rude and didn't seem willing to help.

Had dinner at Buckalews with the whole family for our annual week down the shore…read more The hostesses sat us quickly and were really nice in accommodating us in a booth, believe their names were Maddie and Sophia. The drinks the bartender made were great, expresso martini's. Food came out fast and our waiter was polite and provided us refills without asking. Loved the Pizza and burger.

Portobello burger

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Jersey Girl The Kitchen & Market

3.5(20 reviews)

1.0 mi

Adorable ambiance, great food, good service. This place did not disappoint. They have a large patio…read moreoutdoor seating as well as indoor seating. When it's sunny out, you get the full Long Beach Island vacation vibe one craves for. Omelette and choice of toast was perfect. The home fries were delicious not overly seasoned. Coffee was great. Definitely recommend as part of your LBI adventure.

My family on the island always recommend this place. I'm unsure why. The first time I went, about…read moresix years ago, I remember feeling very uncomfortable. The staff were rushed and rude and even the customers seemed unwelcoming. More recently, just a couple months ago, I went against. Figured it's been years and maybe I just had an odd bad experience. This new visit was just as bad. The person taking my order again seems rude, as if me eating there was an inconvenience to her summer vacation. As we waited for food I asked for a cup for water which they seemed surprised by. Upon getting my water another customer was annoyed since they apparently also asked for water and it wasn't clear who the water was for. The staff seems annoyed by both of us. When the food came, it was bland at best. My hot honey chicken waffle looked like no effort was take. The waffle looked like it was warmed up in a toaster. The chicken wasn't much better. I suspect it was a restaurant demo meal that they just warm up. The hot honey...none. Just a generic breakfast syrup. I asked if they had hot honey but the staff looked confused by the question. Apparently they haven't had hot honey for weeks yet they still had it on the menu. I had to settle for a hot sauce that they probably use on chicken wings...which also wasn't that great. Bad ambiance. Bad customer service. Terrible food. Of the places to eat o n the island, this is easily my least favorite.

Inside seating

How incredibly plain. Could make better at home in less time.

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Inside

Shark Bites Grille

5.0(4 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great food and service. We really appreciate the allergy friendly options for our family.read more

I was so excited to try this place. Food was great! Everything was fresh and delicious. Owners…read morewere really nice and took the time to talk to us although they were really busy. I highly recommend you stop for a bite to eat, you won't be disappointed.

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Mac n Cheese cone with Bacon BBQ Sauce available on special POP nights

Parker's Garage & Oyster Saloon

3.9(428 reviews)

•$$$

Vibes: bayfront, casual BYOB that is surprisingly spacious with plenty of natural light; bring the…read morewhole family Tasting notes: Foccacia: very crispy crust and generous on the honey; pretty hefty hunk Oysters: served with cocktail and mignonette sauces, very fresh and clean Scallop crudo: large, sweet chunks of local scallop in a light milky sauce with bits of zucchini and sweet raw corn; very solid portion for two Boathouse bouillabaisse: love the succulent whole shrimp with heads already prepped to easily come off; calamari, mussels, clams were sweet and tender; fish was flaky; broth was on the thicker side and more like a slightly spicy, redder vodka sauce Other thoughts: - Service was well-paced and friendly; whole order taken at once - Above dishes were satisfying for two hungry adults Impression: an excellent seafood dinner!

We went to Parker's Garage for a special birthday meal for my mother's 60th birthday--and though…read moreshe was lying about her age, we were not lying about the inedible meal as the lovely manager so kindly alleged! Listen, before I get into this review, dear reader, you must know I'm someone who loves salt. I'll scarf down a whole bag of snyder's pretzel pieces (nearly 100% of your daily sodium value) at once! I love it so much that I won't be shocked if it's a problem by the time I get to my own "60th" birthday. Never in my life did I expect the jump scare of a salad so salty it made me nearly choke. My mother got the shredded cabbage salad. All of us had a bite. It was like mainlining Morton right from the blue container--a rush of adrenaline, a shock to the system. A stomach ache. My mother sent it back. I tried to enjoy my Caesar salad and my sister-in-law tried to enjoy her green salad, knowing hypertension is a slightly better fate than being branded a 30-something New Jersey Karen during peak vacation season. But it was so bad that surely it had to be mistake and they didn't know! It wasn't like this other times we were here. We should do the kind thing to tell them. So we made the mistake of telling the manager. And this is the reason I'm coming out of Yelp retirement to write this review. The manager alleged we were LYING, saying it was "quite odd" all three of us wanted to return our uneaten salads--send in Sherlock Holmes! We've got a mystery on our hands. They didn't eat their dinner because it made them feel sick. When I asked if she seriously just accused us of lying, she walked back and said "well, the chef said this is not a mistake. This is exactly how it should taste. And maybe every restaurant is not for every person." Quite honestly, I have never been to a restaurant before where I couldn't eat my meal--and then was scolded about it! I can't even recall a time I have sent food back. And after reading the reviews, it's confirmed I'm not alone. I will say, they did take the salads off the bill, and the server (not the manager) was lovely. I gave it one star because--in between contemplating a $45 kids meal--there was enough salt in the food to make my one year old nephew finally speak. Guess what he asked for? "Water"

Short rib disco fries

Tuna cracker photo by Ann Coen

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Raw bar tower. Photo by AnnCoen

The Gables Inn and Restaurant

4.2(209 reviews)

•$$$$

The Gables is one of those very romantic spots on the island that has the right mix of ambiance,…read moreflare, character and floral touches that set it apart from almost every other restaurant on the island. We regard it the spot to go to when we are at LBI for our Anniversary or special dinner and we have done so several times. We were there in August of '25 and had great seats outside by the walk, although it is a beautiful setting you are right across from a popular ice cream store that gets very busy and loud with folks and children peering in to see what you are eating. Beach Haven is tough for parking as well and I had to walk two blocks to make it back to the restaurant. All said, if you are looking for a romantic special dinner spot, the Gables should be on your list but bring your wallet it is Prix Fixe at $130+ per person, add a bottle of wine and you have a $400 meal for two.

What an experience! From the food to the ambience to the service, everything was spectacular…read more I was served some of the freshest and definitely the largest muscles I have ever eaten. Perfect restaurant for special occasions or just a nicer night out.

Seared Viking Village scallops - wild mushroom risotto, arugula, pesto

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Our table

The Chicken or the Egg

4.2(1.4k reviews)

1.1 mi

Chegg is always a classic in LBI. They have fast service and MASSIVE portions! We love their…read moreporkwich and special potatoes!

We're spending the week down the shore, Jersey speak for the beach, and we wanted delivery to a…read moreplayground and picnic area near The Chicken or the Egg. Other than the hamburger, nothing was exceptional or even very good. Nothing was substandard but it certainly wasn't the sort of meals you go out of your way to get. The two Caesar wraps, blueberry pancakes, chicken fingers, fruit salad platter were okay but nothing more. I had the Fish and Chips, the fish was heavily fried, which was okay but the fries seemed to be reheated. The burger was really good. Ordered through a deliver service, maybe eating onsite would have been better, but it was servicable but nothing more.

Fun tablescape

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Holiday Snack Bar

4.2(150 reviews)

•$

Reasonably priced. Super cute. Fast service. Love that the pies are homemade. Only downside is that…read moreit's only bar service and it's hard to walk around the bar. Really enjoyed my double cheeseburger and dune fries.

We ate here last night. We were given no silverware. Burgers and chicken sandwiches just ok, they…read morefell apart. Waitress was good. Apple pie a la mode was soup with apple slices, no pie at all and scoop of ice cream. Very disappointing. Will not be coming back.

Deserts - cakes pies Lady Baltimore

Breakfast burrito with Pork roll

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Cakes!

Gazebo Grill and Sushi Bar

3.6(49 reviews)

0.7 mi

Always friendly and a hidden gem IMO. So many restaurants on the island, but i always love coming…read morehere. They have the best salads. My go to is the salad with scallops, but I recently had the salad with sesame tuna. It's so delicious. Will go back to get it again for sure.

Located amongst all the shops in Bay Village it's a convenient Stop to grab something to eat. They…read morehad sushi, but I was focused on getting a lobster roll. Unfortunately, the lobster roll was underwhelming. It was a bit dry and the lobster was a little bit rubbery. The roll was really good. The old bay fries and the other hand were very good if you'd like old bay there was a ton of old day on them. I would try some other stuff here again, but not the lobster roll at $30 an order It should have been much better. The layout of the space is pretty good indoor and outdoor seating convenient pick up water counter and the service was very nice.

Buffalo chicken wrap (grilled chicken / blue cheese dressing on side)

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Big Kahuna Ahi Salad

Polly's Dock Clam House

3.6(100 reviews)

Loved the baked clams here!! (Barely pictured since we ate them all so fast). Lobster roll however…read morewas pretty standard and bland, not really seasoned or flavorful. Needed salt.

Awesome dinner pretty busy lately. BYob. Customer service is the best. Clams and fish are fresh.read more

Boat dock at polly's dock and clamhouse.

Mmmmmm!

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The perfect view of the sunset.

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Amanda D.

Elite 25

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36

4

10 months ago

The food at Dockside Diner is absolutely delicious -- truly one of the best breakfast/lunch spots on LBI. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and came out perfectly cooked. You can tell they put real care into the food. The only downside? The staff wasn't the friendliest during our visit. Not rude, just not very warm or welcoming. It didn't ruin the experience, but it definitely stood out. Still, the quality of the food alone makes it worth the stop. If you're on LBI and want a great meal, Dockside Diner won't disappoint. read more

Erik S.

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3

1

7 years ago

Avocado Toast, Huevos Rancheros, omelettes and pancakes are just a few of the items we have sampled here over the years. The consistency is always there and the staff is incredibly friendly. I can't say enough about the new owner and his desire to provide the best possible experience to LBI locals and the summer visitors alike. read more

Andrew G.

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3

0

5 months ago

Sara, is the name of the manager of dockside diner. One of the worst brunch's I have eaten. The amount of ants crawling at the table was absurd. I asked multiple times to move tables and the manager Sara basically informed us to suck it up. Awful day with my family. read more

Drew M.

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1

0

9 years ago

I just had breakfast at the Dockside. The staff was very nice and pleasent. The portions were large and the food was Excellent. I could tell they take pride in their establishment. I highly recommend it for a great meal at a great price. read more

Julia R.

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8

5

4 years ago

Came here for breakfast and it was awesome! Servers were helpful and attentive. The food came out quick and the view is great! Will definitely be coming back soon! read more

Toni Ann R.

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17

9

4 years ago

Had breakfast upon arrival onto the island. Solid breakfast and great staff. Very small inside.

Anthony B.

3

49

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3 years ago

best cheese steak i have ever .

Dockside Diner - diners - Updated September 2026

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