Who can resist a view like this? The little town of Cedar Run, NJ sits between State Route 9 and the west bank of Barnegat Bay.
At the end of Dock Road, surrounded by the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, you'll find a gem of a restaurant, Antoinetta's.
BYOB, because the arcane NJ liquor laws disallow a liquor license. 5 star seafood is served on white linen tablecloths. The dining experience is unexpectedly elegant for an out-of-the way fishing village on the mainland.
Traveling on Route 9 between Tuckerton to the south, and Manahawkin (Rt. 72) to the north, you'll turn east on Dock Road and wind your way towards Barnegat Bay. The restaurant will be on your right hand side near the very end of Dock Road.
Look for shore birds of all kinds on the salt marshes which line the north side of Dock Road. The website for the restaurant says "Come by car or by boat."
If you come toward sunset, you'll be rewarded by a view like the one pictured below, taken from the restaurant deck. There are only 17 tables, seating 50 total, so reservations are suggested.
photos and content copyright Michael W. Jones, except Blue Heron courtesy of Wikipedia
Mike in Tucson
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