08/16/2026
ShoreFoodie.com is the Jersey Shore's leading on-line guide to food, dining and entertainment. Each year we present the TASTE Awards, recognizing culinary excellence at the Jersey Shore. The awards are sponsored by Jersey Bites, Exit 98 Living and APP.com. Consumers vote on a list of nominees and then a panel of industry experts select the winners from the voting results. Nominees and winners reflect the best combination of food, ambiance, service and where applicable, beverage program.
"Having worked with the restaurants for 17 years as the founder of Jersey Shore Restaurant Week,we wanted to recognize the many great restaurants, chefs and owners who have created such a vibrant dining scene here at the Jersey Shore," said Jim Flynn, Founder of ShoreFoodie.com. "We get somewhat overlooked by the ratings people, but our restaurants can stand beside virtually anyone", said Flynn.
This year, TASTE Awards have been expanded to include some new categories;
Best Fine Dining Restaurant
Best Casual Dining Restaurant
Best Bar/Tavern
Best New Restaurant
Best Steak Restaurant
Best Italian Restaurant
Best Seafood Restaurant
Best Ethnic Restaurant
Best Specialty Food Store
Best Breakfast
Best Brunch
Best Pizza
Best Burger
Best Wine List
Best Cocktail Program
Best Dive Bar
Best Brewery
Best Restaurant for Romance
Best Chef
Click here to vote. (https://www.surveyhero.com/c/v4ehmgjk)