Last chance for Jersey Shore eats: When does your favorite restaurant close for season?
This summer was hot and busy, and it went by way too fast.
That means there are probably still some restaurants you would like to visit before they close for the season. Those dates are fast approaching, and some restaurants have already wrapped things up.
Here is a list of Monmouth and Ocean County seasonal restaurants and their closing dates.
2nd Ave Sandwich Shop, Lavallette: Closed
Barrel Surf Cafe, Brant Beach: Open through Tuesday, Oct. 15
Barry's Do Me A Flavor, Beach Haven: Open through Monday, Oct. 14
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The Boondocks Fishery, Red Bank: Closed
Boulevard Clams, Surf City: Closed
Coffee Bouteaque, Beach Haven: Open through Christmas
Colonial Bakery, Lavallette: Open through Sunday, Sept. 29
Compassion Cafe, Beach Haven: Open through Thursday, Sept. 12
Cool Beans Coffee Shop, Beach Haven: Closed
Crêperie de la Mer & French Café, Beach Haven: Crepes are served through the end of September, coffee is served through the end of of November.
Dock & Claw Clam Bar, Beach Haven: Open through Sunday, Dec. 1
EvenTide Grille, Sea Bright: Open through November
The Food Shack, Point Pleasant Beach: Open through Sunday, Oct. 27
Guapos's Coffee House, Beach Haven: Open through Wednesday, Jan. 1
Harvey Cedars Shellfish Company, Beach Haven: Closed
Holiday Snack Bar, Beach Haven: Open through Sunday, Sept. 29, with potential for October weekends
Howard's Restaurant, Beach Haven Gardens: Open through Sunday, Oct. 13
How You Brewin, Barnegat Light: Open through the fall. The Surf City location is open year-round.
JakeaBob's Bay, Union Beach: Open through Sunday, Sept. 15
Jersey Girl Grill, Haven Beach, and Jersey Girl Kitchen & Market, Beach Haven: Open through December
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LBI Table, Ship Bottom: Open through late December or early January
The Mermaid Room, Ship Bottom: Open through December
Mueller's Bakery, Bay Head: Open through Dec. 31
Mystic Market LBI, Ship Bottom: Open through Tuesday, Dec. 31
Okies Butcher Shop, Surf City: Open through Friday, Sept. 27
Park Bakery, Seaside Park: Closed
Polly's Dock & Clam House, Beach Haven: Closed
Red's Lobster Pot, Point Pleasant Beach: Open through Sunday, Sept. 29
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Sea Dogs Grille, Barnegat: Open through Sunday, Sept. 22
Ship Bottom Ice Cream, Ship Bottom: Closed
Skipper Dipper, Long Beach Township: Open through Sunday, Sept. 22
Stewart's Root Beer, Tuckerton: Open through Sunday, Nov. 3
Sunset Seafood Waterfront Restaurant & Retail Market, Seaside Heights: Open through Monday, Sept. 9
Viking Fresh Off the Hook, Barnegat Light: Closed
Woodie's Drive-In, Ship Bottom: Open through the second or third weekend of October
Sarah Griesemer joined the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey in 2003 and has been writing all things food since 2014. Send restaurant tips to [email protected], follow on Instagram at Jersey Shore Eats and subscribe to our Jersey Shore Eats newsletter.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Jersey Shore restaurants: When will they close for the season?