Normandy Beach, New Jersey shoreline on a sunny summer day
Normandy Beach, NJ

Where the Shore Meets Italy

Coastal Italian cuisine in the heart of Normandy Beach, NJ

Outdoor dining at Surfista NJ on Normandy Beach
Our story

Like a cousin's beach house — with better pasta

Surfista NJ is your familiar coastal Italian cousin, right on Normandy Beach. We're not fancy, we're family. Pull up a chair, kick off your flip-flops, and let us feed you the way the shore was meant to be enjoyed — with great food, cold drinks, and the sound of the waves nearby.

From the kitchen

Fresh, coastal, Italian

Linguine alle Vongole
House favorite

Linguine alle Vongole

Fresh littleneck clams, white wine, garlic, and a touch of chili over house-made linguine

Branzino al Forno
Chef's pick

Branzino al Forno

Whole roasted Mediterranean sea bass, lemon, capers, and herbs from the garden

Margherita Classica
Wood-fired

Margherita Classica

San Marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Bruschetta al Pomodoro
To start

Bruschetta al Pomodoro

Grilled sourdough, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and aged balsamic

Come find us

Open all season long

Monday – Sunday
11:00 am – 10:00 pm

Ready to eat?

Walk in, call ahead, or just follow the smell of garlic and sea air.