This neighborhood just keeps getting better. We're a short kayak or walk from Forsythe nature preserve. A 10 minute walk towards the mainland over to the outdoor bar, The Boatyard (which is a lot of fun) and 5-10 minutes to the Surf City and Ship Bottom beaches.
A few favorites: Best crab cakes are at the fish market in Viking Village. Mystic Seafood on the island has great lobster rolls and you can pick up clams for steamers. The Gateway has the best clam chowder (and it’s available by the quart to go). Chicken and the Egg is a fun, casual place — wings featured on a Food Network show. For dining out, the Arlington, DaddyOs and the Daymark are favorites. We love the Local for coffee and pastries.