The Kitchen’s Still Open
Summer days and nights may be coming to an end, but we will let you in on a little secret … fall is one of the best times to visit the Jersey Shore. With several restaurants adapting to the current outdoor-dining allowances issued by the state, there are still plenty of days and nights to head out and enjoy a delicious meal. From cozy, cabana-style dining to a romantic date night, the options for dining out are endless. Fall is a great time to be outside, so why not treat yourself to a night out? When you feel like enjoying a quiet night in, there are several options for takeout and delivery, too. We’ve put together a list of dining options for you. All you need to do is decide what type of cuisine you’re craving, then make a reservation or call in an order. Happy dining!
The Alley Bar at the Oar House Pub offers several specialty drinks to enjoy.
Alley Bar at Oar House Pub
318 42nd Place, Sea Isle City
609-263-3000
oarhouseseaisle.com
Fall hours: Open daily Monday-Friday at 3pm, Saturday-Sunday at noon
Offering pub-style food, craft beer, specialty drinks, and live entertainment, Alley Bar at Oar House Pub features outdoor dining and takeout choices throughout the fall. Grab a table, start with an appetizer and cocktail as you listen to popular Jersey Shore acoustic music while deciding on your meal. From salads and sandwiches to flatbreads and steak, chicken and seafood entrees, the menu features a little bit of everything including a kids’ menu. There are also daily specials on food and drinks. Everything on the menu is available as a takeout option as well. Savor the salt air well into the fall while enjoying weekend entertainment at the Alley Bar at the Oar House Pub.
Julie Sutton, Kaitlyn Wilde and Lauren Oliver of Basilicos Ristorante.
BASILICOS RISTORANTE
27 43rd Street, Sea Isle City
609-263-1010
basilicosristorante.com
Fall hours: Call or check out Facebook page
Owned and operated by Chef Scott Oliver and pizza man Vinson Powell, Basilicos has been dishing out authentic Italian cuisine since 1999. With takeout and delivery options available, you can enjoy the aspects of fine dining from the comfort of your home this fall. Classic Italian entrees like lasagna and fettuccine alfredo and veal, chicken and seafood selections are on the menu, along with pizza, subs and calzones. Homemade bread is baked fresh on-site daily and is served with all entrees. Hosting a party? Be sure to consider Basilicos’ catering menu for trays of homemade meatballs, chicken parmigiana, hoagie trays and more.
Mike's Seafood & Dock Restaurant lobster dinner and mussels in red sauce.
MIKE’S SEAFOOD & DOCK RESTAURANT
4222 Park Road, Sea Isle City
609-263-3458
mikesseafood.com
Fall hours: Market open daily. Check Mike's Facebook page for Dock Restaurant days and hours.
Situated bayside in Sea Isle City’s Fish Alley, Mike’s Seafood has been a tradition for many families since 1911. The Dock Restaurant offers a covered area with picnic-style tables for dining and features a wide selection of fresh and local seafood dishes on the menu. Start with a homemade soup or an order of Mike’s Famous Crab Balls and choose from a variety of dishes including fried seafood platters, steamed platters and more. No matter what you order at Mike’s, the portions are plentiful and the menu also features family-style dinner options to feed your whole crew. Reservations are not available. Takeout is also available from the market, see the menu online at mikesseafood.com.
Kayla Kilroy, Ava Odenwald and Abby Armstrong of Uncle Oogie's Pizzeria.
UNCLE OOGIE’S PIZZERIA
6118 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City
609-263-2217
uncleoogies.com
Fall hours: Open daily through September, Wednesday-Sunday in October (Call to check hours as things change with the COVID-19 pandemic.)
Uncle Oogie’s Pizzeria is best known for its casual dining atmosphere, and with tables for outdoor dining you can enjoy a quick bite with your whole family this fall. If you prefer to eat at home or are planning to host a little party, Uncle Oogie’s also has takeout, delivery and catering options. From gourmet and classic pie selections and sandwiches and burgers to traditional dinner entrees like ravioli with meatballs or eggplant parmigiana, the menu has a wide selection that caters to any and all cravings. Menu and coupons available online at uncleoogies.com.
Paddy’s Green offers a mix of dining and cocktails-only tables.
O’DONNELL’S POUR HOUSE & PADDY’S GREEN AT THE POUR HOUSE
3907 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City
609-263-5600
odonnellspourhouse.com
Fall Hours: Open daily through Sunday, Sept. 13. Beginning Sept. 14 - Open Thursday-Sunday until the end of September. Weekends through fall and winter, weather permitting. Check online for changes.
O’Donnell’s Pour House expanded this summer to offer another outdoor dining experience for its customers: Paddy’s Green at the Pour House. While Paddy’s Green offers casual picnic table-style seating on AstroTurf, O’Donnell’s Pour House offers an upscale casual dining experience on the covered patio. With dishes on the menu such as boneless braised short ribs, shepherd’s pie and Irish bangers & mash, you can pair your meal with the perfect pour of Guinness or a selection of traditional Irish whiskeys from the bar. Seating at Paddy’s Green is available on a first come, first served basis. Reservations are recommended for dining at O’Donnell’s Pour House.
The Ocean Drive Sandbar & Grill offers a casual atmosphere.
THE OCEAN DRIVE SANDBAR & GRILL
3915 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City
609-263-1000
theod.com
Fall hours: Open daily through Sept. 13, then Friday-Sunday through September and as long as the weather holds out. Check theod.com for updates and changes.
The Sandbar & Grill features a fun and casual atmosphere, making it the perfect place to catch the Phillies, Flyers or Eagles games on one of the many big screens this fall. Grab a cold one from the bar and order a few appetizers for the table (we suggest the nachos) as you decide on your meal. With salads and sandwiches, paninis, flatbreads, burgers and tacos on the menu, you are sure to find something that satisfies your taste buds. There will be live music every Saturday in the fall, too. The calendar includes Secret Service on Sept. 12 and the Juliano Brothers on Sept. 19. Ticket information and updated hours will be available online at theod.com.
