From a food standpoint, there are some fun places to try in Wildwood, NJ. Though the boardwalk has many casual spots, I recommend trying some of the other spots away from the crowds.
Hooked Up Seafood: This casual waterfront seafood restaurant is located at 1044 W Rio Grande Ave. (Hwy 47), right off the Garden State Parkway. I stopped on the way into town for lunch before I toured the wineries to the west. It was started by Bill Bright, a commercial fisherman of over 30 years, and it features fresh caught, local seafood. Much of the fish is caught by Bill and is right off of the boat. They have a large menu of crabs, chowders, clams, shrimp, fish platters, sides and sandwiches. I enjoyed a great crab cake sandwich. It is a great spot for families as well.
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Boathouse Restaurant & Marina Deck: I enjoyed Sunday lunch at this casual spot along the water that opened in 1989. They have a more formal dining room inside, but I enjoyed the outdoor seating for lunch. They have a large seafood menu along with steaks. I enjoyed the she-crab bisque and some great grilled fish tacos made with mahi-mahi and a pineapple salsa. 506 W. Rio Grande Ave. (Hwy 47).
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Cool Scoops Ice Cream Parlor: Not to be missed is this fun, 50’s style ice cream parlor in N. Wildwood. Some of the booths have been fashioned out of old cars!
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If you are visiting the wineries and distillery to the west of Wildwood near Cape May Court House, don’t miss stopping by Little Danny’s Ice Cream. This is a vintage roadside spot with great ice cream flavors. They offer a number of shakes, sundaes, smoothies and more. 500 NJ 47 S.
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