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Rockn Joe Point Pleasant Beach

I just visited the new cafe Rockn’ Joes on the Bay Head/Point Pleasant Beach border. Great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner and 10 minute walking distance from The Bay Head House.  The owner, Dave Terra Nova, is a native of the area and has established a casual and very cool atmosphere with great music, healthy & fresh menu and great coffee.  

ROCKN’ JOE

1805 Ocean Ave (Route 35). Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 (732)899-1002

Directions from The Bay Head House: Go east on Bridge Ave —-> LEFT on Main Ave (Rt 35) for 6 blocks —–> located on Left at 1805 Ocean Ave just past 7-11 when road bends.

MARLIN’S CAFE: PT. PLEASANT BEACH, NJ 08742 732-714-8035

Marlin’s Cafe is a bar and restaurant on the border of Bay Head. Marlin’s has a mixed crowd of young and old and often has live music on weekends and some weekdays. Great spot for lunch or dinner. Casual atmosphere.

Marlin's Cafe Point Pleasant Beach

DIRECTIONS FROM THE BAY HEAD HOUSE: Go EAST on Bridge Ave to 2nd Light –> Turn LEFT on MAIN AVE (Rt 35 North) for 5 blocks—> Turn LEFT into Marlin’s restaurant after 1st light. SEE MAP

THERESA’S SOUTH RESTAURANT: 530 Main Ave., Bay Head. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. Dinner: 5-9 p.m. Mondays-Wednesday, 5-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, 5-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 5-8 p.m. Sundays. BYOW. Major credit cards. Casual dress. Wheelchair accessible. Call-ahead seating available. (732) 892-1555.

Photo: DAVID GARD/FOR THE STAR-LEDGER

Theresa’s South situated a block from the beach on Main Street (Route 35) in Bay Head, serving “creative italian cuisine.” Relaxed atmosphere with dining inside and out. A spin-off of the popular Theresa’s Restaurant in Westfield, NJ.  BYO Wine and Beer but Curtis Market is just next door for packaged goods. Great food. Great service.

Directions from The Bay Head House: Walk south on Club Drive (east Side entrance of House) 1.5 blocks and walk LEFT on 2nd cross walk path (make sure you’re paying attention, you can miss the turn). Walk passed tennis courts and over walking bridge. Walking bridge will bring you onto Mount Street. Walk straight to 2nd corner and Theresa’s South will be on left. Curtis Matket will be across the street for wine and beer. TOTAL TIME: 5 minute walk. Map will give you driving route.

Check out some local reviews. Also check out the menu.

The Bay Head House recommends Dorcas' of Bay Head

An established Bay Head staple, Dorcas of Bay Head was founded in 1965 by Dorcas Cotsworth and made into the sidewalk/cafe restaurant that it continues to be today. From 1925 until 1965 it was a rooming house called The Clover Cottage. Since its inception, it has been considered a charming place to dine.

Great indoor and open air restaurant for breakfast and lunch and also don’t miss the ice cream parlor.  A Bay Head must! Check out Dorcas’ selection by clicking here.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE BAY HEAD HOUSE: Walk east to the corner of Bridge Ave & Lake Ave (#58 Bridge Ave)

SHORE FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET & RESTAURANT: 703-707 Bridge Ave Point Pleasant (On Bay Head Border), NJ 08742
Phone: 732-899-1300

Shore Fresh Seafood Market is an excellent place to pick up some fresh fish and seafood to throw on the grill at the house or to sit and have a casual lunch or dinner. BYO wine and beer.  More of a market than sit down restuarant but moderate prices and good food if you choose to take a seat.

Directions From The Bay Head House: Very simple. Walk across the street and walk WEST (left) on Bridge Avenue. Cross over the light and Shore Fresh Seafood Market will be on your RIGHT (At base of bridge)

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