Looking for Fresh Seafood? Go To The Captain's Inn!

If you love seafood, then you MUST take a trip to the Captain's Inn in Forked River.  This charming, family owned restaurant serves up the freshest seafood and offers daily specials and weekend entertainment.  Recently I tried the Coquilles St Jacques which features freshly prepared scallops in a delicious cream sauce.  My husband ordered a shrimp special which was served with a delicious sauce over grilled mini romaine heads and rice.  I really am not doing these dishes justice, those shrimp were huge and perfectly sauced and cooked.  We also recently had the tuna & scallop appetizers and again, they were straight from the sea and cooked just right.  They also feature daily specials and happy hour.

Across the street, the Captain's Inn Tiki Bar will be opening on March 17th for St Patty's Day!  The Tiki bar is right on the water so you can visit by either car or boat.  With a more casual menu but all just as yummy, you will enjoy this fun outdoor bar/restaurant area throughout the year!  They feature local bands and have periodic special and yes, there are heaters this time of year so you can keep toasty while you enjoy a burger and a beer at this super friendly bar.

The Captain's Inn is also a great place to have a wedding reception, sports banquet or any other large event as they have a huge room in the back for big parties.  You will love it here!
  

CAPTAIN'S INN

304 E Lacey Rd
Forked River, NJ 08731

CALL US
Phone: 609-693-3351

http://captainsinnnj.com/

Element Restaurant & Bar - Awesome Happy Hour Specials!

Looking for some yummy snacks and cocktails after a hard days work?  Come check out Element's awesome specials!

Happy Hour $5 Appetizers

Sunday-Thursday 3-7 & Friday- Saturday 3-6

-Crunchy Chicken Skewers

-Bruschetta

-Panko Fried Tomato

-Chunky Guacamole

-Fried Cheese Paddies

-Clams on the ½ Shell

-Mussels Fra Diablo

-Crab & Cheese Wontons

-Fried Shrimp

-Mini Potato Pancakes

-Boneless wings

-Chicken Dumplings

Happy Hour Drinks! Great Prices For Cocktails

-Canyon Road Wine 3.5

-Well Drinks 3.5

-Domestic Drafts 2.5

Specialty Cocktails ~$5~

-Berry Blast- New Amsterdam Red Berry Vodka,

-Lemonade

-Golfer’s Tea- New Amsterdam citron vodka,

-unsweet tea and lemonade

-Cucumber Martini- Vodka, Simple Syrup,

-Muddled cucumber, served up

-Dirty Shirley- Vodka, sprite, grenadine, and

cherries

-Rum Punch- Rum, Pineapple, O.J., grenadine

And the following specials are for February!

Sushi/Sake Mondays!
2 Rolls and a Carafe of Sake $14
3 Rolls and Carafe of Sake $18
$5 Specialty Sake Cocktails
Sunset Menu offered 2-10pm every Monday

Trivia Tuesday 
See if you have what it takes to win a $50 gift card, every Tues @8:30PM

Wine-Down Wednesday
½ Price glasses of Wine & Discounted Bottles

Thirsty Thursday
$4 Well Drinks

Friday & Saturday
Happy Hour 3-6, Drink Specials, Juke Box & Photo Booth Fun!

Sunday Fun Day
$3 Mimosas, $2.50 Coors drafts, $5 Bloody Marys and Champagne Cocktails

Come in for a snack or stay for a meal!  See Element's full menu here http://www.element-restaurant.com/menus.php They have everything form soups and salads to yummy burgers and steaks and a large variety of fresh seafood dishes and sushi!

Element Restaurant & Bar 635 Route 72 W Manahawkin, NJ 08050 p 609.488.2172 | f 609.488.2174 info@element-restaurant.com

18 Miles Of Relaxation & Peace-LBI Time To Start Planning For Summer

Plan early & get your beach badges early for the best price!  Here are the municipality contact numbers so you can start planning now for Summer 2016: LBI Has 6 Municipalities • Boro Of Barnegat Light, 10 East 7th Street, Barnegat Light, NJ    08006 - - 609-494-9196 • Boro Of Beach Haven, 300 Engleside Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008    609-492-0111 • Boro Of Harvey Cedars, 7606 Long Beach Blvd, Harvey Cedars, NJ    08008 - - 609-361-6000 • Long Beach Township, 6805 Long Beach Blvd., Brant Beach, NJ    08008 - - 609-361-1000    LBT Includes:  Beach Haven Crest, Beach Haven Gardens, Beach Haven    Inlet, Beach Haven Park, Beach Haven Terrace, Brant Beach, Brighton Beach,     Haven Beach, High Bar Harbour, Holgate, Loveladies, North Beach, North     Beach Haven, Peahala Park, South Beach Haven, Sparay Beach, The Dunes •  Boro Of Ship Bottom, 1621 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom, NJ     08008 - - 609-494-2171 •  Boro Of Surf City, 813 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City, NJ 08008     609-494-3064

Lucky's Bed & Biscuit Bed and Breakfast For Your Pampered Pets

Lucky's is a local Bed &Breakfast solely four your special pets.  They offer accommodations for most pets.  Pets are fed, played with, walked and loved while you are out for the day or an extended period for vacation.  They also hold special events to bring local pets together for a day of fun.  Lucky's is located about 7 minutes from Long Beach Island.  You have to check this place out.  Nothing but the best for your furry (and non-furry) little friends.  Check out their website 

http://luckysbb.com/ 

Since 2008, Lucky’s Bed & Biscuit is a family-owned and operated, five-acre retreat conveniently located in Manahawkin, New Jersey – minutes from Long Beach Island. Our B&B is a 16,000 sq. ft. pet oasis with 80 dog suites, 25 cat suites, an exotic pet room, an indoor salt water swimming pool for dogs, indoor play areas with outdoor access, a full grooming salon & s’paw, a boutique full of American made foods, toys, treats, bakery items and so much more. We offer pick up and drop off for your pets on our Bark & Ride Shuttle Service for all guests – including day s’paw, grooming and daycare Guests. We invite you to take a tour anytime during our reception hours 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. We look forward to having your pets become a part of our family!

• State-of-the-art facility
• Indoor play area with salt water pool
• Outdoor play area
• Individual suites
• 24-hour love and care

• Day care/play groups
• Award-winning, fully-stocked boutique with bakery
• Pet pampering at our S’Paw
• Birthday parties
• Bark & Ride shuttle
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Call (609) 597-9009 | 508 E Bay Ave. Manahawkin, NJ 08050

The Lure Of LBI

Long Beach Island offers the visitor a unique location that is the perfect place to relax.  Truly an island, it is only connected to the mainland with 1 bridge.  It is the ultimate beach destination. There is no boardwalk or tram car, no huge arcades or people calling out for you to play a game for a prize.  LBI is all about the beach.  People come for the clean beaches and family friendly atmosphere.  No matter who you are or what your profession is, once you hit the causeway bridge, you feel your troubles drifting away.  You can smell the fresh, salty air and feel the warm breezes of summer as you enter the island.  You know that peace and relaxation is only minutes away no matter which part of the island you are headed to.  Will you go up near the lighthouse in Barnegat Light and watch the boats coming and going in the inlet?  Or will you head to a quiet beach to spread out a blanket and read a summer thriller?  Will you bring the little ones to the bayside with it's safe, shallow beach and nearby bathrooms or will you head to Beach Haven with them to the Thundering Surf water park or the charming amusement park, Fantasy Island?  Maybe you just want to take a solo walk on one of the quieter beaches and clear your head.  To look out over the vast ocean and realize that there is so much to be thankful for.  Whatever you choose and whoever you come with just know that once you've been here you will be back.  You will bring old friends and make new ones.  LBI is truly a special, one of a kind place.


 LBI is also a conveniently located vacation destination.  The island is under an hour and a half from Philly and a little over an a hour and a half from New York City.  All parking here is free.  Come for the day, stay for a week or make it your full time vacation destination.  There really is nowhere else like Long Beach Island!

               

Buckalews Restaurant & Tavern - Open Year Round on LBI

Another great place to stop by during these frigid winter months is Buckalews in Beach Haven. Belly up to the bar and snack on a steaming hot bar pie, or a hearty Hawkeye Burger featuring pecanwood smoked bacon, crumbled blue cheese, sauteed onions and Chipotle mayo. If you are in the mood for a hot soup then you must try the She Crab soup.  Hot, tasty and delicious, you will come back here just for this soup!  They also have a nice variety of draft beers and a fairly large selection of wines to choose from.

The menu offers something for everyone.  From hot, hearty main dishes to gluten free and vegetarian and they also serve fresh sushi.  This location has been serving the locals since it was built in 1874.  It started out as a hotel and was transformed into a restaurant over time.  Check out Buckalews website, it is a really great story on the history of the property.

In addition to being one of the few restaurants open year round, Buckalews also hosts events and private parties.  The great food, warm atmosphere, live entertainment and great location make this place a favorite not just for the locals but for anyone who happens to stop by.

Check out their website for the hours, specials, events, entertainment and check out what they offer for Happy Hour while you're at it.

Buckalews Restaurant & Tavern
101 N Bay Ave, Beach Haven, NJ 08008
(609) 492-1065
www.buckalews.com

The Sandcastle Luxury Bayfront Bed & Breakfast...Book it Now!! LBI's secret hideaway awaits.

The Sand Castle Bed and Breakfast offers the convenience of a Jersey Shore hotel with the unique atmosphere and personalized accommodations of a small B&B inn.  Discover why The Sand Castle is an excellent lodging choice for your LBI vacation! The Parlor features a grand piano and a spectacular solid cherry library displaying a delightful collection of Santa Claus memorabilia from around the world.

The generous seating and quiet relaxing atmosphere make the Parlor a favorite area for guests to enjoy table games, reading, relaxing and socializing. Wireless internet access is available here. The spacious, formal dining room with its unique, ten-foot ceiling and rich, hardwood flooring, is the perfect setting for elegant dining. The solid cherry dining table comfortably seats ten people. Each morning you can enjoy a sumptuous breakfast fit for a king in the magnificent dining room. For guests who prefer a more casual atmosphere for dining or socializing, the Long Beach Island lodging offers a climate-controlled sunroom that seats an additional twelve people. This cheerful room offers wall-to-wall windows that overlook the outside swimming pool area and lighthouse. A two level rooftop deck offers a private area for sunbathing and an elevated deck, with panoramic views of the island. Enjoy the parade of boats cruising along the bay, as well as a great view of the lighthouse. The rooftop deck offers the perfect setting to experience LBI's beautiful evening sunsets. On a clear night, the spectacular canopy of stars and constellations will mesmerize you. The pool area is a favorite attraction in the summer season. Take a dip in our sparkling clean swimming pool which is heated from Memorial Day throughout High Season. If you prefer, sit and relax in the soothing, heated, Jacuzzi. Enjoy the poolside cabana and covered gas barbecue area. The large pool deck offers patio sets and lounge chairs for sunbathing, socializing or just relaxing. The outdoor changing room, bathroom and shower are there for guests' convenience. Book your vacation days now so you can be ready for the warm, sunny days of summer. The Sand Castle Bed and Breakfast  P.O. Box 607, 710 Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, New Jersey (NJ) 08006 E-Mail: info@sandcastlelbi.com |  Web Site:  www.sandcastlelbi.comTelephone: 609-494-6555