By Jake Reed
With
New York to the north and Long Island to the east, New Jersey is often a stopping point for East Coast travels. While its avid night-life is well-known, it also has restaurant destinations that are family oriented.
Duffer's: A Family Place
There is much more to this place than hearty food. It comes equipped with various forms of entertainment, including a well-stocked arcade full of the latest games. It also has a miniature golf course with 18 holes.
Duffer's: A Family Place
5210 Pacific Ave.
Wildwood, NJ 08260
(609) 729-1817
Dufferswildwood.com
C.B. Huntington's
They combine dining with your favorite characters on Wednesday nights. This is a perfect place for a birthday or special occasion. They also have an arcade for the little gamers. For the more adventurous, children can go next door to Blackbeard's Cave for a paintball session.
CB Huntington's
140 US Highway 9
Bayville, NJ 08721
(732) 505-1294
Cbhuntingtons.com
Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is that good old-fashioned American burger and shake joint. The tables and chairs inside give guests a taste of the 1960s. The sign "Johnny Rockets" is almost impossible to miss with its neon red and white coloring. There's also a jukebox inside.
Johnny Rockets
134 Washington St.
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 659-2620
Johnnyrockets.com
The Rain Forest Cafe
The Rain Forest Cafe is a tropical-themed restaurant This is the place to take the kids to dine in the ambiance of a rain forest. Realistic decorations and traditional American food await.
The Rain Forest Cafe
520 Menlo Park
Edison, NJ 08837-2495
(732) 452-0011
Rainforestcafe.com
About the Author:
Jake Reed began his freelance writing career in 2002. His work has been published in the "Seoul Times," "Star News," the "Diplomacy Journal" and on various websites. Reed holds a bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from the University of California at San Diego.
