Want music with your meal? Here are 10 Shore restaurants that offer live performances
Every restaurant serves food, but not every restaurant offers music. At the Shore, though, there are lots of places where you can get a good meal and see a great performance.
Maybe you're longing to hear a love song with your special someone? Or you want to jam to classic rock anthems with your friends?
Perhaps you're in the mood for jazz? Or you want to go way back and hear big band?
Here are 10 spots at the Shore to check out.
Tim McLoone's Supper Club, Asbury Park
Since 2007, Tim McLoone, owner of Tim McLoone's Supper Club, has revived and innovated the traditional 1930s dining and entertainment experience with a modern twist.
“I wanted this to be a room where any musician of any kind of genre of any age would be in there and say, ‘Oh I really want to play this room,’ ” he said.
Located on the boardwalk above Robinson Ale House, musical icons like Darlene Love, the late Ben E. King, as well as Grammy Award winner composer Jimmy Webb have all performed at the supper club. Tim McLoone and the Shirleys play there, too, offering "a dynamic blend of rhythm and blues, classic rock, country, and Broadway, with a healthy does of 'girl group' attitude," according to shirleysonline.com.
Upcoming acts include the Motown tribute band Motor City Revue from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra takes the stage from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and 6.
To eat, there are salads, steaks, burgers, plus seafood and vegetable risotto.
“People know when they pay to get in [the supper club]," he said. "They are getting a serious show.”
Go: 1200 Ocean Ave.; 732-444-2043, Asbury Park; mcloones.com.
Baseline Social, Oceanport
Baseline Social is known for sports-centered interactive games and large LED screens, but this massive space also has DJs and live music.
There are tables surrounding the stage for a view of the action, or customers can choose to stand in the makeshift “pit” like a conventional concert.
Upcoming shows include funk band Waiting on Mongo at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; and rock 'n' roll cover band The Nerds at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.
As for the menu, there are loaded cheese fries, chicken fingers, nachos and wings, as well as meals such as stir-fry steak with onions, tomatoes, roasted potatoes and white rice.
Go: 675 Oceanport Way, Oceanport; [email protected], baselinesocialnj.com.
Bird & Betty’s, Beach Haven
This is not an average restaurant because on most evenings, it turns into a technicolor nightclub.
Yes, Bird & Betty’s serves up rock, blues and more from local and touring bands. While customers listen, they can indulge in upscale pub food and signature drinks.
Upcoming shows include the pop group 3AM Tokyo at 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and cover band Kono Nation at 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.
Go: 529 Dock Road, Beach Haven; 609-492-3000, birdandbettys.com.
The Break, Asbury Park
This casual dining spot has eats and beats. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, customers can attend a live performance in this indoor venue.
Upcoming shows include the rock group Rainbow Full of Sounds at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; acoustic artist Juan Julio O'Grady at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3; and alternative rockers The Phazers at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.
Patrons can munch on nachos, tacos, burritos and other delicacies. The drink menu is extensive, and features a build your own margarita.
Go: 1000 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park; 732-361-3639, thebreakap.com.
Deal Lake Bar + Co, Loch Arbour
Along with the occasional boozy trivia, Deal Lake Bar + Co offers rock, jazz and other acts, all while serving their spin on elevated American cuisine.
Every Friday and Saturday, the establishment hosts live music, as well as events like “music on the patio” every Sunday.
Upcoming shows include modern and classic rock artist Lou Montesano at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2; cover band enjoy! at 9 p.m. Aug. 2; and classic and contemporary rocker Vinny Rugnetta at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4.
Deal Lake Bar + Co has an extensive drink menu with beer, cocktails, and nonalcoholic beverages. They offer salads, soups, sandwiches and more.
Go: 601 Main St, Loch Arbour; 848-217-7049, deallakebarco.com.
Other restaurants offering music
The Crabs Claw Inn, Lavallette: Features a large, diverse menu, beer and wine selections, and is home to live music, craft beer events, poker and a popular happy hour. Go: 601 Grand Central Ave.; 732-793-4447, thecrabsclaw.com.
Red Rock Tap + Grill, Red Bank: Offers salads, seafood, burgers, tacos, sandwiches and more. Nine concerts are scheduled so far for August. Go: 14 Wharf Ave.; 732-747-2999, redrockrb.com.
Sun Harbor: Barnegat: Serves seafood, steak, pasta and more. Concerts are scheduled almost every day in August. Go: 451 E. Bay Ave.; 609-622-6190, sunharborseafoodandgrill.com.
Val's Tavern: Rumson: Home of the original “Lobster Pie,” Val's has been a place to meet, dine and drink since 1942. There's an outdoor patio, a banquet room, and an open dining room and bar area. The tavern features live music on the weekends. Go: 123 E. River Road; 732-842-3452, valstavern.com.
Wine Loft, Long Branch: Offering a cheese board, wings, pizza and more, this is a great place to listen to music and enjoy drinks with friends or colleagues. Go: 32 Laird St., Pier Village; 732-222-7770, thewineloftnjpier.com.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Jersey Shore restaurants offer music, from jazz to rock to pop