By Reena Das
Shrewsbury is a small borough in New Jersey, located minutes away from the Navesink River and Point Pleasant
beach. The confluence of the Shrewsbury and the Navesink River gives travelers recreational avenues to indulge in chartered boat rides, sailing, hiking and fishing. When the rivers freeze during the winter, it makes for perfect ice rink skating. Shrewsbury also beckons travelers with its varied dining choices.
Rosina's Ristorante
Rosina's Ristorante is a casual, family-friendly Italian restaurant offering lunch and dinner. Guests enjoy a wide variety of sandwiches, salads and baked dishes, along with chicken, fish and veal entrees. Rosina's proudly serves dishes cooked in fresh mozzarella, imported oils and vinegar.
A prix fixe banquet dinner menu is available from Sunday through Thursday nights, and includes a choice of entree with garlic sticks, salad and dessert. Rosina's is a BYOB, so bring your favorite drink to enjoy with your meal.
Rosina's Ristorante
555 Shrewsbury Ave.
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 219-6699
myrosinas.com
Shadowbrook
Established in 1942, Shadowbrook in Shrewsbury is set in a Georgian mansion that exudes an "Old World ambiance" and is "a natural site for weddings," says Zagat Survey. It won the Ashbury Press Reader's Choice Awards in 1998 and 1999, making it an ideal restaurant to visit for a romantic and intimate meal.
The private dining menu features a tableside selection of entrees, accoutrements and luscious desserts featuring chocolate-covered strawberries, fresh fruit sorbet, chocolate truffle torte and strawberry bombe.
Shadowbrook
1 Obre Place
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 747-0200
shadowbrook.com
American Diner
American Diner is a classic-styled diner acclaimed as one of the best by "Asbury Park Press" from 1999 to 2004. The diner is famous for its glass vestibule, traditional diner setting and a wide array of fresh food.
Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner specials, American Diner specializes in homemade, fresh desserts baked daily on premises. Enjoy sumptuous cheesecakes, pies, pastries and pudding. For young diners, kid-friendly entrees are served with milk or juice.
Americana Diner
1160 Broad St.
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 542-1658
americanadiner.net
The Cypress Café
Located on Shrewsbury Avenue in the Shrewsbury Village Shopping Center is Cypress Café, a California style eatery that serves food made with fresh, natural ingredients in a casual ambiance. Make your own wraps or choose one from the endless choices offered. Also included are burritos, quesadillas, burgers, signature salads and sandwiches.
The Cypress Café
555 Shrewsbury Ave.
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
(732) 219 -8646
thecypresscafe.com
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Reena Das is a professional freelance writer prominently featured on many online publications. She specializes in well-researched articles on parenting, education, shopping and relationships, among other topics. Das holds a master's degree in English literature and a bachelor's degree in education. She has been pursuing her passion for creative writing since 2005.
