Good Eats by the Beach
Discover the best of Ventnor food and dining with our guide to top Ventnor restaurants, cafés, and local eats. From seaside brunch spots to gourmet dinners, taste the flavors that make Ventnor a must-visit culinary destination.
Whether you’re craving fresh-baked pastries in the morning, casual bites for lunch, or a gourmet dinner under the stars, you’ll find it all here—just steps from our sandy beaches. Ventnor’s food scene is as diverse as it is delicious. Take your taste buds on vacation—right here in Ventnor City, NJ.
Seafood
Located in the heart of Ventnor, Drift Seafood offers a boutique-style dining experience inspired by the coast. This BYOB seafood and raw bar pairs fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients with a relaxed, upscale vibe — making it the ideal spot for everything from romantic evenings to lively dinners with friends and family.
Drift has earned a reputation for its refined land-and-sea menu. Signature dishes like lobster ravioli, scallop ceviche, NY strip steak, and miso-glazed sea bass showcase the kitchen’s dedication to flavor, quality, and thoughtful presentation.
We kept hearing that Absecon Island needed such a place so now, our dream and vision, has become our reality and Ventnor is the perfect place! The sense of community and belonging that brings everyone together is what connects so many of us to the relationships that we have developed along our charming seashore communities. We personally have a passion to be involved, help others and build even more positive relationships during this exciting journey! We look forward to hanging with you all because as our MISSION STATEMENT goes…
“We promise that great times, great food, great fun and great memories will ALWAYS be what we are all about!”
Enjoy your “Vitamin Sea”!
