Point Pleasant is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, with a population of 19,306 according to the 2000 U.S. census. Located close to the Atlantic shoreline, the borough offers a plethora of attractions and activities to its residents and visitors. From fishing, boating and sports, to shopping, beaches and nightlife, the area provides recreation and entertainment for a large variety of styles and interests. Point Pleasant also has a rich dining scene and houses many restaurants to please a range of palates.
Located on the Bridge Avenue in Point Pleasant, Bella Vita Ristorante has been bringing quality Italian food to the area since 2000. Start your meal with a choice of hot or cold appetizers, followed by a pasta, chicken, seafood or veal entree. Vegetarian diners can indulge in gourmet dishes like the escarole or broccoli rabe sauteed in garlic and oil. Chef’s choice entrees include steak Vesuvio (New York strip stuffed with broccoli and mozzarella cheese) and veal Rossini.
Bella Vita Ristorante Italiano
2435 Bridge Ave.
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
(732) 899-3666
bellavitaristorante.net
Zagat-rated since 2001, Capt’n Ed’s operates just for dinner. Indulge in appetizers and soups before your meal, the choices of which include Steak on a Stone, a 2000-year-old specialty. You can order this steak cooked to your preference or get it raw on a stone so you can cook it yourself--a popular and entertaining choice (suitable for ages 12 and up). Some of the favorite stone entree choices are filet mignon, porterhouse, rib eye and prime rib. Also on the menu is a Reef and Beef section, which features steak and seafood combinations. The kids' menu includes fried shrimp, hot dogs, chicken fingers and spaghetti. Although Capt’n Ed’s offers wines from the Cream Ridge Winery located in Allentown, the restaurant allows you to BYOB.
Capt’n Ed’s Place
1001 Arnold Ave.
Pt Pleasant Borough, NJ 08742
(732) 892-4121
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Joe Spano’s is a family-owned operation serving the Point Pleasant area in two locations: the borough and the beach. Spano’s on Point Pleasant Beach offers a fine Italian dining experience; Tomato Pies has a more casual setting.
Tomato Pies serves lunch and dinner, with a menu that feature salads, cold and hot subs and pizzas. Specialty pies include white, Mexican, Hawaiian, Sicilian and Old World tomato pies. Side dishes include seasoned waffle fries, meatballs in sauce and spaghetti.
Joe Spano's Tomato Pies
2505 Bridge Ave.
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
(732) 295-8878
spanos.net/tomatopies
