Restaurants & Bars

Outdoor Dining Spots In Barnegat And Manahawkin

Here are a few great places to enjoy a delicious meal and the beautiful early spring weather in Barnegat and Manahawkin.

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Spring is finally coming to Ocean County, and the only thing better than enjoying the warm, sunny weather after a long winter is doing it while grabbing a bite. Thankfully, there are plenty of spots around Barnegat and Manahawkin where you can relax and have your meal outside. Here are a few places in Barnegat and Manahawkin to enjoy outdoor dining.

Doyle's Pour House

345 S Main St., Barnegat

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This bar was voted Best Burgers and Wings at the Jersey Shore, and you can try them for yourself seven days a week at their Barnegat location. And their outdoor dining is perfect if you hate the bar atmosphere, but can't get enough of great bar food.

Sun Harbor Seafood and Grill

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451 E Bay Ave., Barnegat

Fresh seafood is one of the best things about being at the Shore. Here, you can even dock your boat in one of their boat slips and enjoy your meal and drinks at their tiki bar. And don't worry if the weather isn't as warm as you would like - the tiki bar is heated.

Mud City Crab House

1185 E Bay Ave., Manahawkin

You can't get enough seafood around here! This spot is known for its cozy outdoor patio, which features picnic tables and fire pits. Their jumbo lump crab cakes were rated Best in NJ in NJ Magazine, and their blue claws are caught fresh from the Barnegat Bay.

The Mainland Kitchen + Pub

151 NJ-72, Manahawkin

This spot, located within the Holiday Inn, is a place for the whole family. Sit outside around the fire pits or simply enjoy their outdoor dining area. After you eat, you can play games with the kids. Not to mention their highly-rated food and drinks!

Where are you going to enjoy outdoor dining? Let us know!

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