One of the towns that virtually defines the Jersey Shore for thousands of visitors each year is Wildwood Crest. Home of wide free beaches, a boardwalk, and classic 1950s doo-wop motels, the summer resort was ranked second in the 2008 Top 10 Beaches Contest sponsored by the New Jersey Marine Sciences Consortium. After enjoying all that The Crest has to offer, wind down by dining at one of the best restaurants in town.
Open seasonally, Two Mile Landing is a seafood restaurant located at a deep water marina between Cape May City and Wildwood Crest. Enjoy the view of the intracoastal waterway as you dine outside at the dockside Tiki Bar or inside the upper level lounge. Celebrated for its hot and cold seafood appetizers, such as clams on the half shell, fried calamari and steamed mussels, Two Mile Landing is also known for its daily fresh fish specials. Entrees include crab and shrimp au gratin casserole, baked stuffed flounder, deviled crab and broiled lobster tail, all priced from $16 to $30. Kids menus range from $6 for linguine to $13 for a junior filet mignon. Prices quoted are as of 2010.
Two Mile Landing Inn and Crab House
Ocean Drive and County Road #630
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
609-522-1341
twomilelanding.com/
Located at the Villa Nova Resort Motel and just steps from the beach, Flip Flop Cafe I is a well-known local favorite for breakfast and lunch in the summer months. Additionally, as of 2009, the cafe is open nightly as an ice cream parlor during the summer from 6 to 9 p.m. Breakfast specials start at $2.99 and include two scrambled eggs, home fries and toast. The lunch menu offers hoagies, sandwiches, salads, cheese steaks, chicken steaks, chicken tenders and burgers ranging in price from $4.95 to $8.75 as of 2010. Check out the eatery's online coupon for a 15 percent discount.
Flip Flop Cafe I
E. Preston and Atlantic Avenue
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
609-522-1419
flipflopcafewildwoodcrest.com/
Duffy's, located on beautiful Sunset Lake, is open daily for breakfast from 7:30 a.m. and dinner from 4 p.m. Operating since 1921, the restaurant has long been a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Known for its service, breakfast deals and dinner portion sizes, the restaurant offers fare such as chicken and dumplings, deviled crab cakes, stuffed flounder and a variety of steaks.
Duffy's On The Lake Restaurant
7601 New Jersey Ave.
Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260
609-522-1815
