Located at Raritan Bay, Keyport, New Jersey is nicknamed "The Pearl of the Bayshore." With a population of 7,568 as of the 2000 U.S. census, Keyport's historic downtown area has changed little since the town was founded in 1870. The city is best known for its oyster industry.
A "Critic's Pick" winner in New Jersey Monthly magazine's "2008 Readers' and Critics' Choice Awards," Drew's Bayshore Bistro is an intimate, friendly restaurant located just one block from the bay. Opened since 2005, it serves primarily Cajun food. Alcohol is not served, but you are welcome to bring your own bottle of wine to accompany your meal. The bistro features a four-course Twilight Dinner Special Tuesday to Thursday for $25, priced as of February 2010. Closed Mondays..
Drew's Bayshore Bistro
58 Broad St.
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 739-9219
bayshorebistro.com
McDonagh's Pub opened in 2005 and is located in downtown Keystone, housed in a turn-of-the-century brick building near the bay. The pub serves primarily Irish food and features more than 35 beers and lagers. There is live karaoke on Wednesday nights and live music on the weekends. Happy hour is from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. on weekdays. The restaurant is open seven days per week.
McDonagh's Pub
2 W. Front St.
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 264-0999
mcdonaghs.com
Trinity Restaurant, opened in 2007 and located in historic downtown Keyport, is housed in a 130-year-old church with three levels. The menu focuses on American cuisine, with entree prices ranging between $16 and $33, as of February 2010. There is live entertainment on the weekends. Closed Mondays.
Trinity Restaurant
84 Broad St.
Keyport, NJ 07735
(732) 888-1988
trinitykeyport.com
