Don't judge a book by its cover or an eatery by its exterior. A place does not need to be fancy to serve up fantastic food. In fact, some of New Jersey's best restaurants are holes in the wall, or in this case, shacks on the beach.
Who would have guessed that a little box on the boardwalk would serve up some of the best tacos on the Jersey Shore?
These flavorful tacos are a local favorite but they're worth a trip. Visit at Boardwalk & 1st Avenue or 632 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park. The city has plenty to offer, so you won't be bored here. Grab some tacos before a show or after a game at Silverball Museum & Arcade. For more fun in Asbury Park, click here.
New Jersey is a truly remarkable place for dining, and no matter where you turn, the odds are you'll be able to find some unique dinner choices. However, what about those places that take dining to the next level? These aren't just dinners, they're dinner adventures! Without ever leaving the state, you can have dinner on a stunning river cruise, while watching a musical show, or while about an old-time train. You can even dine in a celebrity chef's world-famous sanctum - or take a trip back in time to an age of warriors on horseback. No matter which of these dinner adventures in New Jersey you choose, you won't just be coming away with a memorable meal. You'll be taking part in an experience that will create long-lasting memories.
A traditional dinner show is the original dinner adventure, and this old-school playhouse puts on theatrical shows and concerts regularly - but that's only half the appeal.
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While you watch, you'll enjoy a fine dining multi-course meal, followed by the playhouse's famous dessert buffet.
Dinner on a train used to be a common affair, but now it's a lot rarer - unless you sit down for a meal at this train-themed diner! Many of the seats are in actual converted train cars.
The food is as classic NJ diner fare as it gets, but everything is done perfectly and the setting only adds to the fun.
Maybe the most famous restaurant in the world, Gordon Ramsay has brought the setting of his reality show to Atlantic City!
Serving fine-dining versions of classic British dishes like Beef Wellington and Sticky Toffee Pudding, it's the perfect place for fans of the show - and it's run by one of the show's recent winners, Alex Belew!
Have you partaken in any of these dinner adventures in New Jersey? Let us know which was your favorite in the comments section, or tell us your own personal fine dining adventure if there's one hiding in your town! If you're looking for a unique dining experience where the food is the star, why not partake in this all-you-can-eat Japanese feast? And if you're already hungry just reading about this list, make sure to pack your car with our list of the best road trip snacks for before you get there!
It's always fun to explore a flea market, where you never know what you'll find and might be able to discover the bargain of a lifetime. At some of the biggest flea markets and thrift stores in New Jersey, it's easy to spend the whole day looking - but then a challenge emerges. What to do when hunger strikes? It's either scrounge for snacks amid the stalls, or leave and hope no one snaps up that rare 1992 comic book while you're gone! But that's not the case at some of New Jersey's best - where the eats are just as much a draw as the bargains. The best flea market food in New Jersey just might be at the Manahawkin Flea Market, an out-of-the-way destination not far from Long Beach Island. This outdoor flea market is open every Saturday and Sunday, and it's found at a local shopping plaza that happens to have some incredible food on offer! Read on to discover your new favorite thrifting and dining spot.
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Located at a laid-back shopping center in Manahawkin, the Manahawkin Flea Market comes to life every weekend - even in the offseason.
You'll want to come hungry - there are quite a few food vendors on site selling things like small-batch barbecue sauce - but that's just the start of the culinary adventures here.
Have you visited the Manahawkin Flea Market and dined at the fantastic Mexican restaurant on site? Let us know what you found and ate in the comments section! You can find out more on the official website of the Manahawkin Flea Market, and El Rinconcito De Mexico has its own website too with the full menu. We also highly recommend you follow the Manahawkin Flea Market website for all the latest updates! And if you're looking to take a vacation in the area, the Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island is a great spot that's more affordable than many of the top beach resorts.
