Brittany & Ian

Saturday, August 10, 2024 • Avalon, NJ

Brittany & Ian

Saturday, August 10, 2024 • Avalon, NJ

Food/Things to Do

The couple have compiled a list of their all-time fav food spots and activities on the 7-mile island! If you are from out of town or just looking for something good to eat/fun to do, check here first for our recommendations!

Food Recommendations

Breakfast

Goodness Bowls

Picture of Goodness Bowls
(609) 961-3217

*check google for new location in avalon!* Best açaí bowls and smoothies on the island! The couple's favorite is the "Nutty Nutella Bowl"! Try it and tell us what you think!

Website

Uncle Bill's Pancake House

Picture of Uncle Bill's Pancake House
3189 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202, USA
(609) 967-8448

Our favorite breakfast spot and the workplace of our very own Ashley and Lindsay! Uncle Bill's is a laid-back, family-friendly joint serving pancakes, eggs & other hearty American breakfast foods! There are several locations with the closest being on 32nd street in Avalon and the other being on 96th in Stone Harbor!

Avalon Coffee

Picture of Avalon Coffee
2898 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202, USA
(609) 967-4499

If you are looking for traditional Jersey bagels and specialty coffee drinks- this is the spot! Avalon coffee is Brittany and Ian's favorite bagel spot - especially after a long night out :)!

Brittany's order: bacon, egg, and cheese on everything bagel

Ian's order: sausage, egg, and cheese on everything bagel

Sit-Down Lunch & Dinner

Fred's Tavern & Liquor Store

Picture of Fred's Tavern & Liquor Store
314 96th St, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247, USA
(609) 368-5591

Looking for good food? Need a place to buy liquor/beer? You can get both at Fred's! There are liquor stores in both Avalon and Stone Harbor and a restaurant exclusively in Stone Harbor on 96th street! p.s. Ryan used to work here for many years!

Green Cuisine

Picture of Green Cuisine
302 96th St, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247, USA
(609) 368-1616

If you are looking for a healthy spot - Green Cuisine is your place! They have a wide variety of salads, wraps, vegan/vegetarian options, smoothies, and more!

The Reeds at Shelter Haven

Picture of The Reeds at Shelter Haven
9601 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247, USA
(609) 368-0100

Conveniently located between the church and reception... and fits the dress code! Only two short blocks from the church and right on the water - you can enjoy a snack and drink while staying close by!

Princeton Bar & Grill

Picture of Princeton Bar & Grill
2008 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202, USA
(609) 967-3456

Great dinner options and the place to be at night at the shore! Go for dinner and try their wide variety of classic bar food with a seafood focus. Then Hit up the P after 10pm for live music and a great time (just take it easy the day before the wedding).

Buckets Margarita Bar & Cantina

Picture of Buckets Margarita Bar & Cantina
9631 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247, USA
(609) 961-3015

Margs, tacos, a waterfront view? YES! Go to Buckets Margarita Bar and Cantina for the best Mexican food on the island!

Avalon Brew Pub

Picture of Avalon Brew Pub
125 79th St, Avalon, NJ 08202, USA
(609) 967-2116

If you want some good food or even just a snack and drink between the ceremony and reception - the Avalon Brew Pub is connected to the Icona where the reception/cocktail hour will be held!

Carmen's Seafood Restaurant

Picture of Carmen's Seafood Restaurant
343 43rd Pl, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243, USA
(609) 263-3471

Best seafood restaurant at the Jersey Shore! A Jones family favorite - go to Carmen's for a delicious sit-down seafood dinner by the bay.

Pizza

Nemo's Pizza Of Stone Harbor

Picture of Nemo's Pizza Of Stone Harbor
9815 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247, USA
(609) 368-1414

BEST pizza in Stone Harbor and the Jones family's favorite! Great pizza, wings, stromboli, and more!

Mack's Pizza of Stone Harbor

Picture of Mack's Pizza of Stone Harbor
8301 3rd Ave, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247, USA
(609) 368-6224

Another great pizza spot on island and a Jersey shore classic!

Dessert

Avalon Freeze

Picture of Avalon Freeze
2288 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202, USA
(609) 967-4141

Best soft-serve ice cream ever! Avalon freeze has a wide selection of toppings for their delicious soft-serve ice creams and yogurts.

Brittany's order: Avalon freezer with vanilla ice cream and Reese's cups

Ian's order: Avalon freezer with vanilla or chocolate ice cream, Reese's cups, and peanut butter sauce

Sundae Best Homemade Ice Cream

Picture of Sundae Best Homemade Ice Cream
2900 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202, USA
(609) 368-1121

The best ice cream ever! They have a wide variety of hard-serve ice cream flavors. GET THE CINNAMON CRUMB BUN!!- Brittany. Ian's go-to is the brownie sundae with cinnamon crumb bun ice cream - YUM!

Things to Do

Nev-R-Enuf Sportfishing LLC.

Picture of Nev-R-Enuf Sportfishing LLC.
2539 Ocean Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202, USA
(609) 254-2763

Shameless plug! If you are looking for a fun fishing trip with your family or friends - hit up Nev-R-Enuf for the best trip with the greatest captains (Ian being the best of course). You won't regret a fun fishing trip on the Jersey shore!

Avalon Beach

Picture of Avalon Beach
4818 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202, USA

DUH! If you get the chance - hit up any of the beautiful Avalon beaches. Go swimming, surfing, or take a long walk along the beautiful shores of the greatest place on earth.

The Walk At Harbor Square

Picture of The Walk At Harbor Square
97th St, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247, USA
(609) 553-7080

If you are looking for something to do and the weather isn't making the best beach day - go shopping! Avalon''s shopping district lies between 22nd and 32nd streets on Dune Drive. Stone Harbor has a ton of shops all along 96th street. Check it out!

Avalon Boardwalk

Picture of Avalon Boardwalk
94 E 21st St, Avalon, NJ 08202, USA

Avalon has a cute little boardwalk with parking on 30th street. There are a few shops and an arcade along the beach and an ocean-viewing pavilion right across from community hall. If you are looking to go on a walk, the boardwalk spans to 22nd street!

Wildwood Boardwalk

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3500 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260, USA

If you are making a week/weekend out of your trip - hit up the Wildwood boardwalk for rides, games, stores, and food!

Atlantic City Casinos

Picture of Atlantic City Casinos

If you are here for an extended stay and want a night on the town, head to Atlantic City for a lively boardwalk and wide variety of casinos, restaurants, and more!

The Wetlands Institute

Picture of The Wetlands Institute
1075 Stone Harbor Blvd, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247, USA
(609) 368-1211

The Wetlands Institute sits on 6,000 acres of protected wetlands in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. It hosts educational tours and courses and is a base for research on wetlands ecology!

Liquor Stores/Bars

Fred's Avalon Liquors

Picture of Fred's Avalon Liquors
2258 Dune Dr, Avalon, NJ 08202, USA
(609) 967-4121

Need alcohol? Stop by Fred's Liquor in Avalon (address above) or Fred's Tavern in Stone Harbor for all your beer/liquor needs!

BARS!

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Where is the nightlife on the island? Look no further. Princeton is by far the place to be on the weekends. Other spots nearby include White Brier in Avalon, Shenanigans in Sea Isle, or the OD (ocean drive) in Sea Isle. If you are here for an extended stay and have transportation, hit up Lazy Bass in Wildwood for live music, good drinks, and great vibes!