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Part Six: 5 Jersey Shore Happy Hours to Try This Week

Maybe you’ve tried one, two, three, four, or all FIVE of our previous articles’ choices for Happy Hour, and you’re looking for more. Well, look no further!

We’re back with 5 more of our top picks for happy hours for you to try this week, offered by some of the Shore’s greatest restaurants.

Try one, or try them all – these happy hour deals won’t break the bank, and they’re sure to be an enjoyable way for you to end the day. You can also visit our full guide here for all things happy hour at the Jersey Shore.

Don’t forget – if you download our new Locals InMotion™ app, you can find exclusive information and amazing deals to the shore’s leading restaurants. To download our app, please visit us in the iTunes store.


5 Jersey Shore Happy Hours to Try This Week

Blu Grotto Ristorante

Fresh comes first and foremost, and Blu Grotto believes that the Italian method of serving what is freshest and comes from closest to where you live makes for the best possible ingredients. It’s evident in all of their dishes, and especially their Happy Hour specials that won’t break the bank! Come out from 3:30pm – 6:30pm Wednesday through Friday for your choice of small plates including a Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad, Parmesean Edamame, or Garlic Shrimp for $8 each. Plus, grab a $6 mixed drink or $7 cocktail or glass of wine. Looking to stop by earlier? Try their delicious three course price fixed lunch for only $25. Some of our favorites include the Burrata Caprese and the Chicken Milenese. Not hungry enough for all three courses? Don’t worry…menu items are available a la carte as well! 200 Port Au Peck AvenueOceanport, NJ, (732)-571-7900, www.blugrottonj.com


JR’s Ocean Bar and Grill

Come by JR’s Ocean Bar and Grill, a staple on the Seaside Heights, NJ boardwalk. They feature daily drink and food specials all year long. Jersey Shore locals love to stop by Hollar for a Dollar, which happens at JR’s every Friday night. Enjoy NO cover and discounted drink items, including: $1 Bud Light drafts, $3.50 Bud Light bottles, and $4 well drinks. While you’re there grab a pizza, wings, juicy burger, you name it! This hidden gem is a great place to check out for a fun night out by the beach. 601 Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, NJ, (732)-793-0800, www.jrsoceanbarandgrill.com


Chef Mike’s Atlantic Bar & Grill

Now that you have JR’s as your Friday night Seaside Heights, NJ go-to, make sure Chef Mike’s Atlantic Bar & Grill is your Sunday spot of choice! Every Sunday is Sunday Funday with ½ price appetizers, small plates, draft beers, and house wines by the glass! You can also get your hands on their World Famous Bloody Mary’s for just $5! People from around the corner as well as far and wide are raving about Chef Mike’s, and you can read their testimonials here. But don’t just take their word for it, come see for yourself what the buzz is all about! 24th & Central Avenue, South Seaside Park, NJ, (732)-854-1588, www.chefmikesabg.com


Trama’s Trattoria

If it’s the middle of the week and you’re looking for plans, you should come grab a bar seat at Trama’s Trattoria. Happy Hour is served Tuesday through Friday from 5:00pm – close and features appetizers, half portions of pasta, vodka and gin drink specials. Also, all wine bottles under $60 are half priced every Tuesday! Pair one with an amazing entree to complete your night. Lastly, a special Long Branch local’s tip: Chef Pat cooks up new custom burger creations to the bar for Happy Hour every Wednesday! This is not to be missed! 115 Brighton Ave, Long Branch, NJ, (732)-222-1121, www.tramastrattoria.com


Harborside Grill

Besides just food and drink specials, sometimes a little extra fun is what we all need! Come out every Thursday night to Harborside Grill for a free poker tournament hosted by “Down to the Felt” starting at 7:00pm. They also feature drink specials such as $2 Miller Lite drafts, $2.50 domestic bottles, and $3 shot specials. Order from their bar menu to accompany your drinks and get you poker ready! Plus, whether you’re craving a bowl of pasta, or a huge, hearty piece of steak, Harborside Grill‘s full dinner menu has something to satisfy your hunger needs! 40 1st Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, NJ, (732)-291-0066, www.ahwinebar.com


This wraps up another 5 amazing ways to end your day across the Jersey Shore’s greatest towns!

With all of these choices, along with our previous Happy Hour blogs and our website, which features even more great ways to Eat Local and Drink Local, the choices will be endless! Besides, it will give you even more reasons to love the shore.

So grab your friends, family, co-workers, or your significant other, and enjoy a Jersey Shore Happy Hour tonight!

Jersey Shore InMotion Staff

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