As summer continues, a visit to Daddy O on Long Beach Island should be at the top of your to-do list. This 22-room boutique hotel boasts a garden patio, a rooftop bar, and the Daddy O restaurant—all just steps away from the beach.
Open daily, the Daddy O Restaurant features a menu with creatively prepared American classics, served by a friendly staff all season long. Part of the Fearless Restaurant collection, the eatery has an unwavering commitment to using the finest local ingredients. From cocktails and featured entertainment to special events, every experience at Daddy O is created for comfort and style. Visit soon to dine under the outside umbrellas or relax inside the vintage-inspired dining room; for dinner or hotel reservations, visit Daddy O’s website.
Visit Daddy O Restaurant at 4401 Long Beach Boulevard in Brant Beach. Call 609-494-1300 for reservations or more info.
One of the items on Daddy O Restaurant’s menu is its unique take on Manhattan chowder, which is part of LBI Chowderfest’s Chowder Trail. Ahead of Chowderfest on October 1, add Daddy O Restaurant to your road-trip itinerary anytime throughout September. You can hit the Chowder Trail and become a Traveling Taster, sampling chowders along the island and, beginning September 3, your vote for your favorites. To register for the Chowder Trail—as well as download the Chowder Trail playlist, find lodging info, view event videos and peruse Chowderfest’s history—visit chowderfest.com.
LBI’s 34th annual Chowderfest on October 1 will feature live music, chowder for purchase, merchants, wine, seltzer, a variety of beer on tap, and surprise activities. The free event will conclude with an award ceremony announcing the 2022 champions.
Presented by the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, which has been serving area businesses and visitors since 1914, LBI’s Chowderfest showcases the barrier island and its bayfront communities. The festival’s focus on locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, unique recipes, and pride of place creates a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure throughout early fall.
For more information on the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, call 609-494-7211 or visit their virtual visitor center.