It’s time to show some love to your favorite Jersey Shore restaurants.
Voting is now open for the 2026 TASTE Awards, ShoreFoodie.com’s annual celebration of the restaurants, bars, and culinary destinations that help make the Jersey Shore one of New Jersey’s best places to eat.
This year, Jersey Bites is proud to partner with the TASTE Awards, alongside Exit98Living.com and The Asbury Park Press to recognize the people and places shaping the local dining scene.
About the TASTE Awards
The TASTE Awards were created by Jim Flynn, founder of Jersey Shore Restaurant Week and owner of ShoreFoodie.com, the online guide to dining, food and entertainment at the Jersey Shore.
Each year, the awards recognize culinary excellence across a variety of categories, celebrating establishments that stand out for their combination of food, service, atmosphere and, when applicable, beverage programs.
Unlike awards decided entirely behind closed doors, the TASTE Awards start with the people who actually dine at these restaurants: you.
Vote for Your Jersey Shore Favorites
Consumers are invited to vote from a list of nominees representing some of the Jersey Shore’s favorite dining destinations.
A panel of industry experts will then review the results and select this year’s winners.
Whether it’s the restaurant you recommend to everyone, your favorite place for a special night out, the bar that always gets the cocktails right, or the local spot you find yourself returning to again and again, this is your chance to help give them some well-deserved recognition.
And if the TASTE Awards have you thinking about where to eat next, check out our guide to the best seafood restaurants in Monmouth County, featuring everything from waterfront seafood destinations and raw bars to sushi and chef-driven coastal dining.
Ready to support your favorites?
Voting is open now, and the 2026 TASTE Award winners will be announced in September.
