Guidebook for Wanamassa

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Guidebook for Wanamassa

Food Scene

Another favorite spot that is not to be missed. Featuring local farm-to-table ingredients. The pizza is divine. The pies are heavenly. Very popular!
49 locals recommend
Talula's
550 Cookman Ave
49 locals recommend
Another favorite spot that is not to be missed. Featuring local farm-to-table ingredients. The pizza is divine. The pies are heavenly. Very popular!
Fabulous for a special dinner (including large group dinner) or lunch. Japanese fare and really excellent fish dishes and sushi. Don’t like eating things that swim? No problem! Get the incredible spare ribs....yum! Enjoy the murals on the walls… you might see familiar murals in our very own kitchen!
78 locals recommend
Taka
660 Cookman Ave
78 locals recommend
Fabulous for a special dinner (including large group dinner) or lunch. Japanese fare and really excellent fish dishes and sushi. Don’t like eating things that swim? No problem! Get the incredible spare ribs....yum! Enjoy the murals on the walls… you might see familiar murals in our very own kitchen!
In the mood to be healthy? This IS the place! It’s mostly vegetarian fare, but everything on the menu is made in house and tastes great. If you’re lucky they’ll be offering their lentil burgers or baked tofu dish. Excellent coffee/espresso too and good desserts.
12 locals recommend
Twisted Tree Cafe
609 Cookman Ave
12 locals recommend
In the mood to be healthy? This IS the place! It’s mostly vegetarian fare, but everything on the menu is made in house and tastes great. If you’re lucky they’ll be offering their lentil burgers or baked tofu dish. Excellent coffee/espresso too and good desserts.
The best pizza in town. Thin-crust and eclectic toppings. Also a great place to hang out for wine and beer....or play bocci in their outdoor area. Late nite this resto becomes a popular dance bar with the young crowd
87 locals recommend
Porta
911 Kingsley St
87 locals recommend
The best pizza in town. Thin-crust and eclectic toppings. Also a great place to hang out for wine and beer....or play bocci in their outdoor area. Late nite this resto becomes a popular dance bar with the young crowd
Only in Asbury Park can you find an excellent Starbucks alternative that also doubles as a surf shop! Great place to meet some locals and read the paper.
21 locals recommend
Cafe Volan
510 Bangs Ave
21 locals recommend
Only in Asbury Park can you find an excellent Starbucks alternative that also doubles as a surf shop! Great place to meet some locals and read the paper.
Two locations - either beachfront on the boardwalk, or in town on Springwood Avenue. This is hands down our favorite spot in town! Don’t miss the chance to indulge in the hip design and decor, and sip a cold brew coffee while looking at the waves.
High Voltage Cafe & Grocery
808 Springwood Ave
Two locations - either beachfront on the boardwalk, or in town on Springwood Avenue. This is hands down our favorite spot in town! Don’t miss the chance to indulge in the hip design and decor, and sip a cold brew coffee while looking at the waves.
Excellent coffee selections and light breakfast or snack options in a fun local coffee shop.
13 locals recommend
Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co.
1321 Memorial Dr
13 locals recommend
Excellent coffee selections and light breakfast or snack options in a fun local coffee shop.

Drinks & Nightlife

Not to be missed for casual drinks, lunch or dinner. Located right on the boardwalk with indoor and outdoor dining. We love the Langosta Enchilada and Blood Orange Margaritas. If there’s too long of a wait at Langosta, go next door to Pop’s Garage for some good Mexican food (same owners).
28 locals recommend
Langosta Lounge
1000 N Ocean Ave
28 locals recommend
Not to be missed for casual drinks, lunch or dinner. Located right on the boardwalk with indoor and outdoor dining. We love the Langosta Enchilada and Blood Orange Margaritas. If there’s too long of a wait at Langosta, go next door to Pop’s Garage for some good Mexican food (same owners).
Brand new in AP, this very large and very good biergarten features a large collection of beers on tap and German food. Large roof deck for outdoor enjoyment too. Impressive industrial look
67 locals recommend
Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten
527 Lake Ave
67 locals recommend
Brand new in AP, this very large and very good biergarten features a large collection of beers on tap and German food. Large roof deck for outdoor enjoyment too. Impressive industrial look
The Complex (basement of Bond Street Bar or La Loteria or Capitoline): This semi-secret and cool hangout is in the basement that you can access through three different hotspots. Ping pong and other games, good drinks, and good vibes.
9 locals recommend
Loteria
632 Mattison Ave
9 locals recommend
The Complex (basement of Bond Street Bar or La Loteria or Capitoline): This semi-secret and cool hangout is in the basement that you can access through three different hotspots. Ping pong and other games, good drinks, and good vibes.
This is a NYC-style lounge bar featuring a large collection of specialty drinks and a mixed crowd. Excellent interior and gorgeous views of the ocean.
57 locals recommend
Watermark
800 Ocean Avenue
57 locals recommend
This is a NYC-style lounge bar featuring a large collection of specialty drinks and a mixed crowd. Excellent interior and gorgeous views of the ocean.
Undescribably-designed hangout bar popular with all types. Every drink comes with a $1 yummy personal pizza that you can enjoy while playing Skee-Ball. Spend a whole afternoon just laughing at the stuff on the walls!
30 locals recommend
Johnny Mac House of Spirits
208 Main St
30 locals recommend
Undescribably-designed hangout bar popular with all types. Every drink comes with a $1 yummy personal pizza that you can enjoy while playing Skee-Ball. Spend a whole afternoon just laughing at the stuff on the walls!
The only sizable dance club in Asbury, mixed gay-straight clientele. The popular Saturday night bar and Sunday outdoor tea dance (6-9pm) have entrance fees.
17 locals recommend
Paradise
101 Asbury Ave
17 locals recommend
The only sizable dance club in Asbury, mixed gay-straight clientele. The popular Saturday night bar and Sunday outdoor tea dance (6-9pm) have entrance fees.
43 locals recommend
Wonder Bar
1213 N Ocean Ave
43 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
The Saint
601 Main St
15 locals recommend
18 locals recommend
House of Independents
572 Cookman Ave
18 locals recommend
Cool hotel lobby with arcade games, pool and live music. The roof top has a great bar with beautiful views and its own movie theatre (The Baronet) with outdoor screenings in the summer
30 locals recommend
The Asbury Hotel
210 5th Ave
30 locals recommend
Cool hotel lobby with arcade games, pool and live music. The roof top has a great bar with beautiful views and its own movie theatre (The Baronet) with outdoor screenings in the summer
Fun bar with speakeasy tiki bar
33 locals recommend
Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room
522 Cookman Ave
33 locals recommend
Fun bar with speakeasy tiki bar

Entertainment & Activities

Surf Bar and Beach Bar (Convention Hall): These two bars flank Convention Hall and both feature outdoor seating and excellent views of the ocean and live music line ups. Open day and night.
46 locals recommend
Asbury Park Convention Hall
1300 N Ocean Ave
46 locals recommend
Surf Bar and Beach Bar (Convention Hall): These two bars flank Convention Hall and both feature outdoor seating and excellent views of the ocean and live music line ups. Open day and night.
More of a bar than a bowling alley. Local AP bands play right on the lanes, and the bar features a surprisingly large selection of beer. Cool hipster and mostly young crowd.
33 locals recommend
Asbury Lanes
209 4th Ave
33 locals recommend
More of a bar than a bowling alley. Local AP bands play right on the lanes, and the bar features a surprisingly large selection of beer. Cool hipster and mostly young crowd.
Amazing venue on the beach with vintage arcade games
51 locals recommend
Silverball Pinball Museum
1000 Ocean Avenue North
51 locals recommend
Amazing venue on the beach with vintage arcade games
Cute mainstream movie theatre with leather recliner seats.
Cine Grand Middlebrook 10 Cinemas
1502 NJ-35
Cute mainstream movie theatre with leather recliner seats.
Independent movie theatre in downtown AP
27 locals recommend
The ShowRoom Cinema - Asbury Park
707 Cookman Ave
27 locals recommend
Independent movie theatre in downtown AP