10 Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet Sunday in a rematch of one of the greatest NFL championship games in history. Here are the best places to watch the big game here in Toms River.

The battle for the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy takes place this year at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. In their last big game meeting in 2015, the Patriots secured a 28-24 comeback victory over the Seahawks. The epic contest was decided in the final seconds when a Patriots interception of a Seahawks pass resulted in a game-winning touchdown.

If you want someone else to make the snacks or serve the beer, several sports bars in Toms River are primed for the handoff. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. ET, but you’ll want to get there early to make sure you get a spot.

Here are some area sports bars with enough screens that you won’t miss a play:

• Fat Patty's, 1111 Route 37 West, Toms River, 848-228-4021. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
• The Miracle Sports Pub, 201 Route 37 West, Toms River, 732-244-4262. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Applebee's, 1201 Hooper Ave., Toms River (Ocean County Mall), 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
• The Office Lounge, 820 Main St., Toms River, 732-349-0800. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.
• Riv's Toms River Hub, 1850 Hooper Ave., Toms River. 732-255-6183. Noon-2 a.m.
• Water Street Bar & Grille, 4 Robbins Parkway, Toms River. 732-240-4800. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Buffalo Wild Wings, 2 Route 37, Toms River. 848-224-4107. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
• BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, 1275 Hooper Ave., Toms River. 732-506-2780. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Christopher's Pub, 955 Hooper Ave., Toms River. 732-244-1000 Ext. 504. 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
• Beacon 70, 799 Route 70, Brick. 848-232-4235. 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m.