Quick Bite

The Buttered Biscuit Café: A Beloved Bistro in Bradley Beach

This downtown eatery offers Southern-style food with some French flair.

A platter of scrambled eggs, corned beef hash, home fries and a biscuit at the Buttered Biscuit in Bradley Beach
A platter of scrambled eggs, corned beef hash, home fries and a biscuit. Photo by Cle Weaver

STYLE

The Buttered Biscuit is a downtown café with a French-inspired Southern menu and counter and table seating. The décor is upscale bistro style: chandeliers, white curtains, framed prints.

THE SCOOP

Married couple Liz and Dave McAllister opened in 2011. Dave is a Spring Lake native who has worked in restaurants since he was 14. Liz’s great, grandparents owned an eatery in Asbury Park.

THE MENU

For breakfast, start with Liz’s house-made signature biscuits served with cinnamon butter. Then try Dave’s corned beef hash—made in a five-hour, six-step process. House-made granola and Liz’s biscuits and gravy are also good picks. Lunch dishes are served with house-made slaw and pickles. Try the crispy fish sandwich—beer-battered haddock on a hard roll with lettuce, tomato and Dave’s special tartar sauce—or the meatloaf with garlic butter, sautéed spinach, caramelized onions, Gorgonzola and homefries.

HEADS UP

The restaurant offers daily specials. Street parking available.

What are Quick Bites? Short takes on casual, affordable dining.

Restaurant Details

  • Cuisine Type:
    American - Southern
  • Price Range:
    Moderate
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