The area of Pier Village features oceanside condos, shopping and dining establishments. Enjoy fine American cuisine, live music and panoramic ocean views at McLoone's Pier House. Try Shaka for surf-inspired burritos, taco salads and Hawaiian shaved ice. For a variety of Japanese dishes, head to Sawa Steakhouse & Sushi Bar. Bistro favorites complimented by an international wine list can be found at Avenue Restaurant.
Located at One Ocean Boulevard, the Ocean Place hotel has a few restaurants. The Ocean View Restaurant offers seasonal entrees, unique side dishes and savory desserts. The Ocean View Lounge serves light fare such as cheese plates, buffalo wings, burgers and salads. Palm Court has an a la carte menu sure to satisfy the entire family and Ocean Ice (seasonal) offers Italian ices.
Seafood is synonymous with the Jersey Shore and Long Branch has its fair share of seafood restaurants. At 100 Ocean Avenue North is Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant. Complete with a raw bar menu, Rooney's offers a full seafood menu, from crab cakes to lobster. The restaurant also has options for those who don't eat seafood. Enjoy live music at their indoor bar on Friday nights. For large portions of great-tasting seafood at an inexpensive price, try Pearl of the Sea on South Broadway. For clams and crab cakes, head to Ray's Seafood on Ocean Avenue.
Dine on Italian cuisine at Freddie's Restaurant & Pizzeria. Freddie's offers thin crust pizza as well as a full menu of dinners, appetizers and sandwiches. Bella's Pizzeria, "home of 100 pizzas," offers just that -- a huge variety of creative pizzas to satisfy your appetite. Head to Jr.'s Burgers for burgers and try Charley's Ocean Grill on Avenel Boulevard for cuts of prime rib, New York sirloin and BBQ baby back ribs.
