Where to eat in Belmar, NJ
17 restaurants, cafes and bars, hand-picked.
17 places to eat and drink in Belmar, Monmouth County, picked and described by Monmouth Guide. For events, beaches and parks, see things to do in Belmar.
Restaurants in Belmar
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Italian · Federici family pizza, four generations
Belmar outpost of the century-old Federici family, known for thin-crust brick-oven pizza and Italian classics.
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Pizza · Classic Jersey Shore pizza
Belmar pizza institution on Main Street for about 30 years, serving crisp-crust pies, pasta and sandwiches.
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Sandwiches · Featured in New Jersey Monthly
Sandwich shop that grew from an Asbury boardwalk pop-up, known for small gourmet hoagies and fried chicken sandwiches on house-roasted meats.
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Klein's Fish Market & Waterside Cafe
Seafood · Belmar seafood institution on the waterFamily-run fish market and waterside cafe on the Shark River serving fresh local seafood, sushi and a tiki bar with marina views.
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Italian · Ocean views across from the beach
Family-owned Italian restaurant since 1980, directly across from Belmar Beach with ocean-view porch dining.
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Mexican · Known for birria tacos
Taqueria specializing in birria tacos with consommé for dipping, plus birria pizza and ramen.
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Pizza · One of NJ's most-praised pizzerias
Small Neapolitan-style pizzeria widely ranked among the best pies in New Jersey, known for its white pie and housemade meatballs.
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Hot Dogs & Burgers · Shore staple since 1964
Jersey Shore hot dog chain dating to 1964, known for big grilled franks with snap and cheese fries.
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Mexican
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives-featured Mexi-Cali spot with a patio, weekend brunch and free live music on weekends.
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American
Main Street tavern known for wood-fired rotisserie chicken and late-night bites, with an outdoor patio.
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Seafood
Large waterfront restaurant on the Shark River at the Belmar Marina with deck seating, a tiki bar and dock-and-dine access.
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Deli / Subs
Old-school Belmar sub shop making fresh, generously stuffed hoagies to order.
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Greek
Casual Greek and Mediterranean spot praised for its gyro platters and house tzatziki.
Coffee, bakeries & sweets in Belmar
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Coffee · House-roasted coffee
Family-owned specialty coffee shop roasting small batches in-house since 2011, a mile from the beach.
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Italian Bakery & Cafe
Italian-style cafe with traditional pastries, coffee, breakfast waffle sandwiches and Italian street sandwiches.
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Bagels & Deli
Local bagel shop serving homemade bagels, crumb cake and Boar's Head sandwiches since 1994 (Belmar shop since 2013).
Bars, breweries & wineries in Belmar
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Brewpub
Downtown Belmar brewery in the former Freedman's Bakery with 20 taps, a full food menu and a rooftop bar.
Quick answers
Where should I eat in Belmar, NJ?
Local picks include Federici's on 10th, Federico's Pizza & Restaurant and Hoagitos. This guide lists 17 places to eat and drink in Belmar, including italian, pizza, sandwiches, seafood, mexican and coffee.