The Bay Head House Blog

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

The Crab's Claw Inn Restaurant & Bar recommended by The Bay Head House

The Crab’s Claw is a fantastic Restaurant located on Route 35 North in Lavallette. The Hammer Family has run the restarant for decades and have done a tremendous job making this a great spot for both locals and tourists alike. Over the past 10 years, many of the barrier islands restaurants and bars have been demolished and replaced with condos. With new renovations to the Crab’s Claw, this Lavallette iconic building is here to stay. Great stop for a beer, cocktail and app’s as well as a full sit down dinner. Live music some nights.

Directions from The Bay Head House (15 minute drive): Bridge Ave heading East to 2nd light—> RIGHT on Main Ave (Rt 35 South) for 6.9 miles –> LEFT on Reese Ave —-> LEFT on Grand Central Ave (Rt 35 North) —> Restaurant will be on RIGHT # 601.