22 waterfront places to eat or drink in South Jersey

With the unofficial start of the summer season upon us it’s a great time to check out some of New Jersey’s many waterfront spots. Many of these hidden gems are in South Jersey and some you may have never heard of.

Our state offers a ton of great places, with great drinks and food with great water views. You may have your favorites, but here are some, courtesy of our listeners and some of my travels that you may not have heard about.

-CURTIN'S WHARF in Burlington on the Delaware River.

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-PANINNI BAY on the bay in Tuckerton.

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-CARLUCCI'S WATERFRONT on the Rancocas Creek in Mt. Laurel.

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-SWEETWATER RIVERDECK on the Mullica River in Mullica Twp.

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-VENTURA'S GREENHOUSE RESTAURANT on the beach in Margate.

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-LAND SHARK BAR & GRILL on the beach in Atlantic City.

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-WONDER BAR on the Chelsea Harbor in Atlantic City.

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-OYSTER CREEK INN on the water in Leeds Point(near Absecon).

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-RIVERWINDS RESTAURANT on the Delaware River, West Deptford.

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-TUCKAHOE INN on Geat Egg Harbor Bay in Marmora.

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-LA SCALA'S BIRRA on the Cooper River in Pennsauken.

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-LAKEHOUSE on Iona Lake in Newfield, Gloucester County.

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-CRABBY JACK'S in Somers Point.

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-TWO MILE CRAB HOUSE at Two Mile Landing in Wildwood Crest.

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-KELUS RIVERSIDE BAR & GRILL in Paulsboro.

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-BEST OF THE WURST GERMAN KITCHEN in Riverside.

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-PRIMAL on the beach in Cape May.

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-TAVERN ON THE BAY in Somers Point.

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-THE WATERFRONT in Forked River.

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-POLLY'S DOCK & CLAM HOUSE in Beach Haven.

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-THE CHOP HOUSE on Silver Lake in Gibbsboro.

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-CHARLESWORTH HOTEL & RESTAURANT in Fortescue.

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Some of theses places are seasonal and open sometime in May. Check the websites for more info. Enjoy!

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An amazing NJ restaurant in a historic building

If you've never been to Lambertville, you're really missing out on a true gem of a town in New Jersey.

And if you've never been to Lambertville Station you're missing out on a really great restaurant in a truly historic building.

It's housed in the building that acted as the Lambertville train station dating back to 1867.

The building and the town went through its tough times, but for the last 40 years, Lambertville Station has been serving diners in a casual upscale atmosphere with excellent food.

Last year a prominent restaurant group called Genesis Hospitality took over the historic dining spot and they've continued the excellence that has made this place a must-go-to spot anytime you're in town.

The menu consists of varied contemporary American favorites with plenty of options.

The food and the service are excellent and are a good fit for couples, families, and special occasions.

There is a first-class Inn on the property on the river across the parking lot if you want to stay over.