Nice little pit stop that serves Italian, Mexican, and American food. We ordered a little bit of everything and everything was pretty good considering that it's a roadside stop. We ordered a burrito, some calamari, and some fried appetizers. Everything was seasoned well, except for the burrito, which was a bit bland. Nonetheless, the service was wonderful and we would still recommend if you're looking for a quick bite after a day at the shore. read more

Patio Drive In - a stop sign and a street sign - American Near Me - Tuckerton, New Jersey

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Most divine smack lacking tacos It was beautiful the tortilla was crispy and the steak was juicy delicious. I would definitely recommend coming here for the tacos and the ice cream. Other concern was the amount of bugs and mosquitoes in the parking lot other then that the food was delicious finish I could have tried more. read more

Just a great casual place for lunch. Had some fried calamari and cheese quesadillas. Food was tasty, fresh and piping hot. Service was very friendly. Right off the GSP. read more

Took way too long for a few simple kid items. Do not recommend stopping here on your way home from the beach. Took 40 min for a plain hot dog, cold sub, side salad, garlic knots. We didn't get dressing for the salad despite ordering it. Kids didn't like the knots and the roll on the sub was a bit stale. Seemed only one person was working the entire place. read more

After off roading yesterday we stopped in here at the Patio Drive In for a bite to eat. My boyfriend and his friend have come here before and kept telling us about how good the chicken fingers were here so we decided to come check it out. Cute little mom and pop place serving up some pretty good mexican meals along with other american staples. We ordered up some fried clam strips with homemade tartar sauce that were pretty good and the empanada appetizer. The fried clam strips had a nice crunchy exterior with a chewy clam belly in the middle. The empanadas were nice and refreshing with some salad and sour creme. The chicken fingers lived up to their expectations and everyone was pleased. I love that they serve kens honey mustard dressing with them.There truly is no better combination. Next time we stop in I am going to have to try out one of their blueberry sundaes. They looked amazing but i was so full. read more

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Wow what a treasure!!! The food and service were spectacular!!! I had the personal size pepperoni pizza and my husband had the chicken Cesar wrap. My pizza was huge and fantastic!!! Dough made in house!! Husband loved his wrap and it was extra large. Homemade and hand-cut onion rings and fries. Hostess/waitress was amazing and delightful!!! Don't hesitate to stop here, extensive menu too!!! read more

This place is a little bit of a gem. Calamari is a super solid as well as their cheesesteaks. The Mexican food had yet to be had but I very much look forward to it. read more

We were very pleasantly surprised how much we loved it here. Delicious food -- we had the cheesiest overstuffed quesadillas, refreshing Arnold Palmers made with the homemade lemonade, and sundaes for dessert. Our server was so thoughtful and attentive that he even checked to make sure he nailed the proportions of iced tea and lemonade in our drinks. The restaurant was quaint but very clean, brightly decorated, and nice and cool on a hot summer day. I wish I lived closer so I could go back! read more

UPDATE: Oh joy! The Patio is open for business Can't wait to get my Italian hot dog. read more

First time there and did not like the food at all. Very blend. On the pictures they had guacamole with supreme nachos. Seems like they didnt offer that and wanted us to pay extra if we wanted guac. read more

Patio Drive In - First time here - American Near Me - Tuckerton, New Jersey

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Had a great lunch here yesterday! Was passing through this small town, and a local recommended this gem. Despite having a group of 6 showing up for lunch at 3:30, we had a delicious buffalo chicken pizza, chicken fajita, sandwiches, and even the appetizers, (mac and cheese bites and chips with salsa) were all delicious. This appears to be family-run, and our server was super friendly, highly attentive, and cute. If we lived closer, would definitely go back soon! read more

The Patio had delicious soft serve ice cream and this is mainly the reason we used to frequent this establishment. However, last year we had a very disturbing experience that has left me banning this place. I took my son and his Hispanic friend there and this was one of the few times I have experienced racism, on the child's part. I ordered a small cone (about 5in high of ice cream), my son had a milkshake (consistently average sized), and out friend ordered a medium sundae. An older gentleman stepped in to make the Sundae. He asked the kid 3 times what size, each time the same reply....medium. When he produced this $5 sundae, we all looked at each other on bewilderment. I paid and we went to the car. The sundae was made with one scoop of ice cream and the smallest thing I ever saw. I so mad at myself for not speaking up, but I could not believe they would sell something so small. The boy even wondered why it was so small. I call prejudice. If they can't sell the same size ice cream to every color person , then they can't sell it to me! Even people in small, backwoods towns need to get with it. People notice when others are not treated equally, fairly. read more

Looks like a little ice cream shop on the side of the road. Also serves lunch and dinner. The menu is extensive, American, Italian, and Mexican. The portions are huge and the price is beyond reasonable. Love this little place. read more

Yes, they have a real Mexican working in the kitchen. This is a tiny mom and pop kind of place that serves American, Mexican and Italian. It looks like an ice cream parlor from out front, but they actually have a dining room. Minimum $10 for credit cards, but they also have an ATM (this shouldn't be an issue ordering a meal). Chips and salsa are authentic and hot fried chips! Open 11 am- 9 pm. Best empanadas ever! Huge meatballs on spaghetti! BYOB. They do party trays. Great coffee. Truly a hidden treasure. Right across from Viking yacht marina. Don't GPS restaurant! 7 minutes from Chestnut RV park. read more

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Super cute little spot. Just finished a dinner there. Mexican food was excellent and very good service. Family owned, very authentic.

Absolutely the best pizza this side of new York, very light dough and crust with just the right amount of cheese and sauce. The Mexican food is also on par, made authentic and the homemade salsa is to die for if you like spicy they it you will not be disappointed. The clams on the half shell blow the over priced restaurant across the street out of the water. Don't let the drive in thing sway you, please I don't see why this is not the go go place south if tuckerton. The staff is super friendly and the food like I said is just great, in south Jersey around exit 52 go directly to the patio, tell them Adam Lewandoski sent you. read more

Good food, big servings, and very friendly and attentive service. The ice cream is great!

The food here is amazing. I live right around the corner so I've had an opportunity to sample a large selection of the menu. They do a little bit if everything. It doesn't look like much but the food is awesome. My favorites are the pulled pork or the mahi mahi tacos. The atmosphere is extremely relaxed. I always take visitors there for at least one meal. Make sure you look at the specials board before you order, they usually will have some kind if local treat. read more

Stopped on our way home from Atlantic City. Just a few minutes off the Parkway. Great food, good portions and friendly owner! Don't forget ice cream on the way out. read more

My husband and I love this little place. It looks like only an ice cream place, but once you actually pull up to the building you will see all the food signs. Jeez they have everything.....and all of it is very good! You can get a big juicy burger made any way you want it with or without fries and cole slaw, they have all kinds of hot and cold subs, real pizza that they throw up in the air, believe it or not they have wonderful Italian and seafood dinners and the BEST Mexican food!!!! The waitresses are very friendly and attentive and the owners are friendly and accommodating! When we have our fur baby with us, we eat outside at one of the tables and they even bring us a bowl of water and a puppy biscuit!!!! Wow...you wont find anything like this in a bigger city! So my favorite American meal is the BBQ pork basket....its available spicy too. My favorite Italian meal is eggplant parmigiana over pasta...or maybe its baked ziti...my favorite Mexican meal is all of the Mexican choices on their menu!!! And of course we have ice cream after our meal ! Did I mention thàt I love this place? And its very reasonably priced too. read more