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Absecon

Mt. Fuji Hibachi Steakhouse and Sushi Bar, 136 White Horse Pike. (609) 383-8881. Typical hibachi shenanigans. Affordable.$

Atlantic City

2825 Restaurant, 2825 Atlantic Ave. (609) 344-6913. Unusual Italian specialties. Standard.$$

Amici Brick Oven Pizza, 2010 Baltic Ave.(609) 345-8700. The pizza, pasta, subs and strombolis are so fresh, they aren't even pictured in the menu. Affordable. $

Angelo's Fairmount Tavern, 2300 Fairmount Ave. (609) 344-2439. Family fare, family friendly. Standard. $$

Atlantic City Bar & Grill, Pacific and S. Carolina avenues. (609) 348-8080. Tourists and celebrities alike have indulged at the AC Bar & Grill for over 25 years. Affordable.$

Back Bay Ale House, 800 N New Hampshire Ave. (609) 449-0006. A cozy eating nook with the luxury of a sunset toast on the back deck. Affordable. $

Baltimore Grill, 2800 Atlantic Ave. (609) 345 5766. One of the best pizzas you'll have. The place and the ingredients haven't changed in 30 years! Affordable.$

Carmine's, In The Quarter At The Tropicana. (609) 572-9300. Traditional, Italian fare. Standard. $$

Chelsea Pub, 8 S. Morris Ave., (609) 345-4916. Laid-back atmosphere with typical bar food. Affordable. $

Dock's Oyster House, 2405 Atlantic Ave. (609) 345-0092. Check out the oyster bar. Standard. $$

EVO Restaurant & Bar, Mississippi Ave. & Boardwalk. (609) 441-0400. A newbie hot spot for Atlantic City hipsters. Standard. $$

Flying Cloud Cafe, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave. (Gardner's Basin). (609) 345-8222. Typical seafood served with a great view. Affordable.

Girasole Ristorante and Bar, 3108 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City (between the Atlantic City Hilton and the Tropicana). (609) 345-5554. Where the casinos send their high-rollers. Pricey. $$$

Hard Rock Cafe, on the Boardwalk at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort, (609) 441-0007. Nostalgic atmosphere chock full of musical memorabilia. Standard. $$

Hooters, in the Trop, Brighton Ave and the Boardwalk. (609) 449-1500. Great sports bar with world-famous wings. Affordable. $

Hooters, in Trump Marina, (609) 449-9300.There's always a party at Hooter's! A classic. Affordable. $

Irish Pub and Inn, St. James Place and the Boardwalk.(609) 345-9613.Old-fashioned setting with a true antique flair. Affordable. $

Irish's Grill House, 1501 N. Albany Ave. (609) 347-8665. An Atlantic City favorite. Affordable. $

Knife and Fork Inn, Atlantic and Pacific Ave. (609) 344-1133. Bigger and better than ever. Pricey. $$$

Little Saigon Restaurant, 2801 Arctic Ave. (609) 347-9119. Low-key dining room serving delicious Vietnamese specialties. Affordable. $

Longhorn Steak House, The Walk, 2108 Atlantic Ave.(609) 344-2050. Excellent steaks at an affordable price Standard. $$

Los Amigos, 1926 Atlantic Ave. (609) 344-2293. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Affordable. $

Mediterranean Flames, 2641 Boardwalk. (609) 344-7774. Lounge atmosphere right on the Boardwalk. Standard. $$

Brigantine

Laguna Grille and Martini Bar, 1400 Ocean Ave., at the Ramada Suites, (609) 266-7731. Excellent and inventive cuisine matched with tropical martinis. Standard. $$

Laragosta Ristorante, 3400 Brigantine Blvd. (609) 266-2808. Tasty Italian food. Standard. $$

Buena

Merighi's Savoy Inn, E. Landis Ave. and Union Road, East Vineland. (856) 691-8051. Well-known and respected Italian bistro. Standard. $$

Cape May Court House

Carmelle at the Doctor's Inn, 2 North Main Street Cape May Court House, (609) 465-1330. Beautiful, Victorian structure. Great wine selection. Affordable. $

Corbin City

Buck Tavern, 621 Route 50. (609) 628-3117. Good, basic food. Look for prime-rib specials. Standard. $$

Dennis Township

Southville Corner Diner and Pizzeria, 780 Route 47 North, (609) 861-5500. The combo appetizer is a good selection. Affordable. $

Egg Harbor City

The Renault Winery, Bremen Ave. (609) 965-2111. Prix-fixe menu in romantic setting. Pricey. $$$

Egg Harbor Township

Bombay Indian Restaurant, Route 40, English Creek Shopping Center. (609) 646-4445. Excellent lunch buffet matched with tremendous service. Standard. $$

Bonefish Grill, 3121 Fire Rd. (609) 646-2828. Pick and choose your fish, cooking method and favorite sauce. Standard. $$

East Bay Crab & Grille, 6701 Route 322, Black Horse Pike on the Cardiff Circle. (609) 272-7721. Casual attire, nice bar area. Standard. $$

Feather, 6041 Black Horse Pike (609) 377-5555. A cool place where standard Northern Indian cuisine shares the menu with Westernized wraps. Owned by Satinder and Praveen Vig. Standard. $$

Galloway Township

Athenian Garden, 619 South New York Road (Route 9), (609) 748-1818. Large portions of delicious Greek specialties. Affordable. $

Fishtales, Risley Square, 319 E. Jimmy Leeds Road, (609) 652-1113. Flawless appetizers. Affordable. $

Fred & Ethel's Lantern Light Tavern, Route 9, Shoppes at Smithville. (609) 652-0544. Friendly atmosphere and staff. Great, homemade foods. Affordable. $

J.D.'s Pub & Grille, Route 9, Shoppes at Smithville, (609) 404-9000.Your friendly neighborhood sports bar. Affordable.$

La Hacienda, 265 S. New York Road (Route 9), (609) 652-6050. High-level Hispanic food. The flan is perfect. Affordable $.

Marriott's Seaview Golf Resort, Route 9. (609) 652-1800. An outstanding reputation for several years. Beautiful setting with lush flowers and landscaping. Pricey. $$$

McGettigan's 19th Hole, 500 South Route 9. (609) 652-6476. A great place to catch NFL games. Chef Carrie Gill presides. Affordable. $

Mickey and Minnie's Inn, 733 W. White Horse Pike, Cologne. (609) 965-1877. Great food in cozy surroundings. Affordable.$

Oyster Creek Inn, Oyster Creek Dock, Leeds Point. (609) 652-8565. A little hard to find, but fresh seafood worth the trek. Affordable. $

Ram's Head Inn, 9 W. White Horse Pike. (609) 652-1700. Classic continental cuisine that never goes out of style. Pricey.$$$

Shifali, in The Days Inn, 224 E. White Horse Pike. (609) 404-4900. Creative Indian cuisine from an innovative chef. Affordable. $

Smithville Inn, Route 9, Shoppes at Smithville. (609) 652-7777. Standard American fare like chicken pot pie and double-cut pork chops. Standard. $$

Tre Figlio, 500 W. White Horse Pike. (609) 965-3303. Old World setting on the White Horse Pike. Standard. $$

W. L. Goodfellows and Co., 310 White Horse Pike. (609) 652-1942. A Galloway institution for about 15 years. Affordable. $

Yiasou Greek Restaurant, 269 W. White Horse Pike. (609) 804-9400. Authentic Greek cuisine with casual atmosphere. Affordable. $

Hammonton Area

Rocco's Town House, 21 N. Third St. (609) 561-9384. Lively crowd and homemade desserts. Standard. $$

Linwood

Fuji Sushi and Steakhouse, 210 New Rd. (609) 926-8861. Small in size but big in taste. Standard. $$

Thai Basil, 199 New Rd., Central Square. (609) 926-9339. East Asian fusion food in a quiet, suburban atmosphere. Simple meals with fresh and spicy ingredients. Standard. $$.

Long Beach Island

Harvey Cedars Shellfish Company, 7904 Long Beach Blvd., (609) 494-7112. 30 years in and they still know how to run a restaurant right! Standard. $$. Seasonal

La Spiaggia, Westbound on the Causeway, Ship Bottom. (609) 494-4343. Homemade sauces and desserts beautifully crafted. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

The Plantation, 7908 Long Beach Blvd., Harvey Cedars. (609) 494-8191. Progressive, American menu with class. Standard. $$

Tuckers, Engleside at the Bay, Beach Haven. (609) 492-2300. Homey bar setting with delicious beers on tap. Standard $$

Long Beach Island

Yellowfin, 24th St. and Long Beach Blvd., Surf City. (609) 494-7001. Inventive and creative menu. Standard. $$. Seasonal

Longport/Margate

Manna, 8409 Ventnor Ave. (609) 822-7722. BYO restaurant offers New American cuisine. Pricey. $$$

Steve & Cookie's By The Bay, 9700 Amherst Ave. (609) 823-1163. Famous for great food and hospitality, deservedly so. Standard. $$

Tomatoe's, 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate. (609) 822-7535. Well known for fresh seafood dishes, great sushi and inventive menu. Standard. $$

Ventura's Greenhouse, 106 S. Benson Ave. (609) 822-0140. The upstairs restaurant has first-class food and atmosphere. Standard. $$

Mays Landing Area

Cavallino Nero, 4760 Black Horse Pike, (609) 625-0144. Great food. Standard. $$

Crabby's, 1413 Route 50. (609) 625-2722. Fun atmosphere, and all-you-can-eat crab nights can't be beat. Standard. $$

Inn At Sugar Hill, Routes 40 and 559, on the waterfront. (609) 625-2226. Sit on the porch for river views. Standard. $$

Joe Italiano's Maplewood II, 6126 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing. (609) 625-1181. Get in line and wait with everyone else! Standard. $$

Mays Landing Diner, 6177 Harding Highway (Route 40), (609) 625-5051. Plenty of specials and quick service. Affordable. $

Shiro Japanese Hibachi Restaurant, 3990 Black Horse Pike. (609) 625-8206. Wonderful sushi beautifully prepared. Standard. $$

Simply Fondue, 4215 Black Horse Pike, 609-677-1600. A unique dipping experience and a wide assortment of fondues. Affordable. $

Testa's Good Guys Pub, 5698 Somers Point/Mays Landing Road. (609) 625-1926. With large menu and daily specials, Testa's offers everything. Affordable.$

The Clam Bar, 910 Bay Ave., (609) 927-8783. No-frills seafood restaurant. Affordable. $

Mizpah

Uncle Dewey's Outdoor BBQ, 6931 U.S. Route 40, (609) 476-4040. Authentic barbecue ribs and chicken, kettle fried fish and homemade sides. Affordable. $

Northfield

Giovanni's Best of Italy, 801 Tilton Road. (609) 383-1155. Family owned and operated. Standard. $$

Ventura's Offshore Cafe, 2015 Shore Road. (609) 641-5158. Best bar food in the area. Everything is above average. Affordable.$$

Ocean City

701 Mosaic Bistro-Cafe-Catering, 701 Fourth St. 398-2700. Ocean City can now dine Caribbean and Mediterranean style thanks to this chic cafe. Standard. $$.

Arlene's On Asbury, 624 Asbury Ave.. 399-3639. Cozy, family-run breakfast and lunch spot. Affordable. $.

Bloom 'n Tulip, 10th St. between Ocean Ave. and the Boardwalk. 399-4953. Wide variety of breakfast foods. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Chatterbox, 500 9th St. (609) 399-0113. An Ocean City institution for more than 70 years. Affordable. $.

Cousin's Restaurant, First and Asbury Ave. (609) 399-9462. Specializing in fine Italian cuisine & seafood. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Ocean City

Cafe Beach Club, 1280 Boardwalk. (609) 398-7700. Service has stood the test of time since 1979. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Emily's Ocean Room Cafe, inside the Historic Flanders Hotel, 719 E. 11 Street. 398-5700. American cuisine, homemade soups and desserts from scratch. Standard. $$

F&M Restaurant, 1200 Asbury Ave. 391-0080. Fezzuoglio family tradition continues in Ocean City, blending kosher-style deli with Italian cooking. Affordable. $

Luigi's, Ninth St. and West Ave., 399-4937. Simple, wholesome Italian fare. Affordable. $

Ma France Creperie, 596 9th St., Ocean City, 399-9955. Offers buckwheat and dessert crepes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus homemade soups, salads, quiche, organic coffee, espresso, lattes and capuccino. Standard. $$

Nag's Head Fine Foods, 801 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. (609) 391-9080. High quality, fresh ingredients at a reasonable price. Affordable. $

Periwinkles, 9th and Atlantic Ave. (609) 814-9500. Seashore-casual atmosphere. Crab & lobster bisque is a must try. Affordable. $

Piccini Wood Fired Brick Oven Pizza, 13th St. and West Ave. 525-0767. Wood-fired pizzas, Italian dinners and seafood. Affordable. $

Scully's Asbury Cafe & Pizzeria, 955 Asbury Ave. 391-1111. Top-notch Italian cuisine and above-average pizza. Standard. $$.

Sindia, 801 Plymouth Pl. 399-1997. American style cuisine and seafood. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Spadafora's, Ninth Street and Atlantic Ave., 398-6154. Over 25 years old and never out of style. Standard. $$

Ocean County Area

Allen's Clam Bar, 5650 Route 9, New Gretna. 296-4106. Famous for oyster stew and clam chowder. Affordable.$

The Grapevine, Route 9, Tuckerton. 296-7799. Friendly people, casual atmosphere and great eats. Standard. $$

II Giardino Sul Mare, Route 9 and Hollywood Blvd., Forked River. 971-7699. Your favorite Italian dishes, made to order just the way you like it. Standard. $$

Pleasantville

JoJo's, Black Horse Pike and Main St. 646-8332. Above-average Italian-American fare. Affordable. $

Pistol Pete's Beef 'N Beer, Black Horse Pike and Noah's Rd. 484-1000. Good food by chef Willie Lewis in a fun setting. Affordable. $

Somers Point

Amor Mexican and Italian Cuisine, 801 Bay Ave. Offers Italian and authentic Mexican cuisine in a classy setting. Great service. Standard $$

Anchorage Tavern, 823 Bay Ave. (609) 926-1776. Great bar food and cold beer. Affordable.$

Charlie's Bar and Restaurant, 800 Shore Road, (609) 653-9848. Good food in an informal atmosphere. Affordable. $

Crab Trap, Somers Point Circle. (609) 927-7377. Fresh seafood done well. Standard. $$

Doc's Place, 646 Bay Ave. (609) 926-0404. Above-average dinners, great brunch menu. Standard. $$.

Enzo's, 269 New Road, Somers Point Shopping Center, 609-927-9477. Good, quality food. Affordable. $

Gregory's Restaurant & Bar, 900 Shore Road. (609) 927-6665. A place for good food and fun. Standard. $$

The Grilled Cheese & Crab Cake Co., 55 Laurel Drive. (609) 601-7533. Try the cream-of-crab bisque and fresh baked goodies. Affordable.$

Somers Point

Joe's Restaurant, 131 Jordan Rd. (609) 927-4637. Very good Greek and Italian cuisine. Affordable. $

Mac's Restaurant & Lounge, 908 Shore Rd. (609) 927-2759 New surroundings with food reminiscent of an earlier era. Standard. $$

Shanghai House, 28 E. Maryland Avenue, 609-926-3388. Great soups. Try the wonton egg-drop. Affordable. $

The Clam Bar, 910 Bay Avenue, at Smith's Pier. (609) 927-8783. Basic seafood dishes perfectly prepared at a fine price. Affordable.$

Taco Bill's Gringo Grill, 718 Bay Ave. (609) 601-1061. "Gringo Mexican" featuring fish tacos as specialty, plus salads, quesadillas and more. Affordable.$

Ventnor

Gertrude's, 7309 Ventnor Ave, (609) 823-3003. A cozy, classy and sophisticated American restaurant with influences from the Caribbean, Creole and Southwestern. Affordable. $

Sage, 5206 Atlantic Ave. (609) 823-2110 . An inventive Italian menu in a fine-dining arena makes Sage just as good, if not superior, to chef Lisa Savage's former Savaradio's in Linwood. Standard. $$

Yama Japanese Restaurant, 5305 Atlantic Ave. (609) 822-8007. Lovely food and service. Standard.$$

Avalon

Bobby Dee's Rock'n Chair Restaurant, 2409 Dune Drive. (609) 967-3300. Eclectic menu and great wine list. Affordable. $

Cafe Loren, 23rd St. and Dune Drive. (609) 967-8228. Upscale, expertly prepared foods. Pricey. $$$ Seasonal.

Golden Inn Fish Co., 78th St. and Dune Drive. 368-5155. Luxurious atmosphere with a sophisticated menu. Standard. $$

Kipper'z Restaurant, 2109 Dune Drive. (609) 967-5779. Enjoyable atmosphere and hospitable staff. Pricey. $$$

Mirage Restaurant, 79th Street and Third Avenue. (609) 368-1919. An accommodating chef willing to make any special requests. Worth the money! Pricey. $$$. Seasonal.

Princeton Bar and Grill, 2008 Dune Drive. (609) 967-3456. Great live music with fine American cuisine. Affordable. $

The Sea Grill, 225 21st St. (609) 967-5511. Darling location with inventive and unique meals. Standard. $$

Sylvester's Fish Market, 503 21st Ave. (609) 967-7553. A reputation for out-of-this-world crabcakes. Affordable. $

Tortilla Flats, 2540 Dune Dr. (609) 967-5658. Fantastic, authentic Mexican cuisine. Affordable. $. Seasonal.

Windrift Restaurant, 79th St. and the Beach. (609) 368-5761. Great place to see live music and dance. Standard. $$

Whitebrier, 260 20th St. (609) 967-5225. Traditional Italian and American dishes. Affordable.$

Cape May

410 Bank Street, 410 Bank St., Cape May. (609) 884-2127. Cajun, Creole and French fusion. Standard. $$

A Ca Mia, 524 Washington Mall, Cape May. (609) 884-6661. Perfect for dining and people-watching along the mall. Trattoria-style soups and salads. Standard.$$

Aleathea's, 7 Ocean St., The Inn of Cape May, Cape May. (609) 884-5555. Ocean views from the porch seating area. Full bar with American style food. Standard.$$

Alexander's, 653 Washington St. Cape May. (609) 884-2555. Quaint, colonial setting. Pricey. $$$

Axelsson's Blue Claw Restaurant, 991 Ocean Drive, Cape May. (609) 884-5878. Tucked back near the fishing docks, seafood doesn't get much fresher. Standard. $$

Ballyhoo's, 1045 Beach Dr., in the Grand Hotel, Cape May. (609) 884-5611. A fun, after-hours gathering place, especially for dancing. Inexpensive bar drinks. Standard. $$

Blue Pig Tavern, 251 Beach Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-8422. American fare with a classic and fresh ambience. Standard. $$

Copper Fish, 1246 Rt. 9, Cape May. (609) 898-0354. Bouilliabaise is always a great choice. Standard. $$

Cucina Rosa, 301 Washington St., Cape May. (609) 898-9800. Homemade Italian favorites with fresh coffees and desserts. Standard. $$

Ebbitt Room at The Virginia Hotel, 25 Jackson St., Cape May. (609) 884-5700 or 800-732-4236. Definitely one of Cape May's best. Pricey. $$$

Elaine's Haunted Mansion Restaurant, 513 Lafayette St., Cape May. (609) 884-4358. Menu changes daily, but always something for everyone. Standard. $$

Freda's Cafe, 210 Ocean St., Cape May. (609) 884-7887. European-bistro feel with interesting menu. Standard. $$

Frescos Ristorante, 412 Bank St., Cape May. (609) 884-0366. Food ranges from Mediterranean to Tuscan to Venetian, but it's all good! Pricey. $$$. Seasonal.

Henry's On the Beach, 702 Beach Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-8826. American comfort food in a casual, oceanside setting. Standard. $$

Lobster House, Fisherman's Wharf, Cape May. (609) 884-8296. Still "the" place for seafood in South Jersey. Standard. $$

Lucky Bones, 1200 Route 109, Cape May. (609) 884-1919. Good Cuban pork sandwiches and soups. Standard. $$

Mad Batter, 19 Jackson St., Cape May. (609) 884-5970. The mother of all Cape May gourmet restaurants. Standard. $$

Magnolia Room, 301 Howard St., The Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May. (609) 884-8409. Homemade food with a Southern flair. Pricey. $$$. Seasonal.

Merion Inn, 106 Decatur St., Cape May. (609) 884-8363. Have a drink at the piano bar. Standard. $$

Moonfish Grill, 416 S. Broadway, Cape May. (609) 898-1600. Eclectic, modern fusion cusine celebrating steaks and seafood. Standard. $$

Oyster Bay Steak and Seafood Restaurant, 615 Lafayette St., Cape May. (609) 884-2111. Surf and turf with a twist. Standard. $$

Peter Shields Inn, 1301 Beach Drive, Cape May. (609) 884-9090. Elegant food and surroundings. Pricey. $$$

Union Park Dining Room, 727 Beach Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-8811. Contemporary cuisine and it's BYOB. Try executive chef John Schatz's South African lobster. Pricey. $$$

Washington Inn, 801 Washington Ave., Cape May. (609) 884-5697. The Cape May standard-bearer of luxury cuisine. Pricey. $$$

Sea Isle City

Basilico's, 27 43rd St. (609) 263-1010. Ethnic cuisine. Standard. $$

Braca Cafe, Kennedy Blvd. and the Beach. (609) 263-4271. Solid food and drink. Standard. $$

Busch's Seafood Restaurant, 8700 Landis Ave. (609) 263-8626. A true family restaurant. Standard. $$

Lobster Loft, 42nd St. and the Bay. (609) 263-3000. Fun and entertaining restaurant with large menu. Standard. $$

O'Donnell's Pour House, 3907 Landis Ave. (609) 263-5600. Pub atmosphere attracts a young crowd. Standard. $$

Vince's Restaurant, 25 John F. Kennedy Blvd., 609-263-4567. A multi-level restaurant. Affordable. $

Strathmere

Mildred's Strathmere Restaurant, 901 Ocean Drive, Strathmere, Upper Township, (609) 263-8209. Homemade pastas. Affordable. $

Stone Harbor

Kuishimbo, 330 96th St. (609) 967-7007. Typical Japanese. Standard. $$

Mildred's, Ocean Dr. and Prescott Rd. (609) 263-8209. weekender's paradise. Standard. $$

Upper Township

Deauville Inn, 201 Willard Road. (609) 263-2080. Dine inside or outside. Open year round. Standard. $$

Mama Mia Ristorante, Cedar Square Shopping Center, Seaville. (609) 624-9322. Mix of American-Italian standards and upscale specials. Standard. $$

Obadiah's, 321 Roosevelt Blvd., Marmora. (609) 390-3574. Incredible seafood. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Red Sky Cafe, 3054 Route 9, Seaville. (609) 624-2550. Southwestern and Tex-Mex offerings. Standard. $$

Tuckahoe Inn, 1 Harbor Rd. and Route 9, Beesley's Point. (609) 390-3322. Standard continental menu fare with beautiful views. Standard. $$

Yesterday's Restaurant, 316 Roosevelt Blvd., Marmora. (609) 390-1757. The name echoes its old-timey feel. Standard. $$

Vineland

Continental Room, West Landis Ave. and Route 55., in the Ramada Inn, (856) 692-8600. Fine continental cuisine in an upscale setting. Pricey. $$$

The Garden Room, 3722 E. Landis Ave., Vineland. (856) 691-3303. Huge banquet room for large groups, parties, etc. Standard. $$

Lucia's, 785 W. Sherman Ave. (856) 692-0300. Dine in an indoor courtyard. Standard. $$

Maplewood III, 200 N. Delsea Dr. (856) 692-2011. Daily dinner and early-bird specials. Standard. $$

Neptune Seafood House and Cocktail Lounge, 1554 S. Delsea Drive. (856) 692-2800. Affordable seafood that's big on taste. Standard. $$

Red Lobster, 3849 S. Delsea Drive. (856) 825-9600. The classic chain you've come to know and love. Standard. $$

The Wildwoods

The Bayview, 8100 Bayview Drive, Wildwood Crest. (609) 522-1287. Classic food, classic taste. Standard. $$

Boathouse Restaurant, 506 W. Rio Grande Ave., Wildwood. (609) 729-5301. Try the surf and turf. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Cafe Jon Paul, 2501 New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood (609) 729-4600. For some California cuisine in southern New Jersey, there's no better place. Standard. $$

Claude's, 100 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood. (609) 522-0400. Visit this petite oasis for typical French delights. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Gia, 3001 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood. (609) 729-5959. Everyone's favorite veal, chicken and seafood dishes. Standard. $$

Groff's Restaurant, 423 Magnolia Ave., Wildwood. (609) 522-5474. Amazing prices with excellent food. Affordable. $

Jersey Girl Drinks and Dining, Corner of Schellenger and Atlantic avenues. (609) 523-1800. Contemporary American cuisine focusing on meat and seafood. Standard. $$

Juan Pablo's, Garfield and Pacific Ave., Wildwood. (609) 729-6500. A corner bar that doubles as a Mexican restaurant with delicious entrees and crayons for the kids. Standard. $$

La Piazza Cucina Italiano, 4600 Pacific Ave., Wildwood. (609) 522-8300. Hot Italian food, live music and family atmosphere. Standard. $$

Lighthouse Pointe, 5101 Shawcrest Rd., Wildwood. (609) 522-SHIP. Food is great and the dining room is big enough for large groups. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Marie Nicole's, 9510 Pacific Ave., Wildwood Crest. (609) 522-5425. One of the first "gourmet" restaurants to succeed in Wildwood area. Standard. $$

Neil's Steak and Chowder House, 222 E. Schellenger Ave., Wildwood. (609) 522-5226. Never a disappointment. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Nino's Family Restaurant, 201 West Walnut Ave., North Wildwood. (609) 729-9314. Homey pasta house with gigantic portions. Standard. $$

Owen's Pub, 119 E. 17th Ave., (609) 729-7290. Comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Affordable. $

Sunset Bay, 400 W. Spruce Ave., North Wildwood. (609) 523-0411. Tropical meets traditional in this gem of a shore restaurant. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Tucker's, Wildwood and Atlantic Ave., Wildwood. (609) 846-1110. Happy Hour and daily specials a must. Standard. $$

Two Mile Inn & Crab House, Ocean Drive, Wildwood Crest. (609) 522-1341. Fresh seafood. Outside Tiki Bar a big draw, as well. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Urie's Waterfront Restaurant, 588 West Rio Grande Ave. (609) 522-4189. Menu of broiled/ fried seafood combinations. Standard. $$. Seasonal.

Woodbine

Soprano's Pizzeria, Route 550, corner of Dehirsch and Heilprin, (609) 861-3663. Delicious pasta dishes. Affordable. $

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