Opening hours
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
Local time in Barnegat: 5:12 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (609) 607-8566 to confirm.
Location & directions
849 W Bay Ave #2164Barnegat, NJ 08005
About Barnegat Diner
Looking for a diner in Barnegat? Barnegat Diner is at 849 W Bay Ave #2164, Barnegat, New Jersey. It's part of our guide to 3 restaurants, cafes and bars in Barnegat. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Barnegat Diner is open 7 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 156 menu items across 14 sections, including Breakfast Sandwiches, Fresh Garden Salad and Platters, Appetizers, Tasty Sandwiches, and Fresh Wraps. Listed prices range from $3.99 to $16.59, with a typical item around $10.29. Dishes worth a look include Egg Sandwich, Caesar Salad, and Fried Calamari.
Service options include takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cosy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and on-site parking. Reservations are accepted; call (609) 607-8566 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner · American
- Address
- 849 W Bay Ave #2164, Barnegat, NJ 08005
- Phone
- (609) 607-8566
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Menu
- 156 items · $3.99–$16.59
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Barnegat Diner’s weekday schedule with 25 other diners in New Jersey. On a typical weekday it opens at 8:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 7:00 AM) and closes at 3:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 48 hours a week, 43 hours fewer than the local median of 91. 100% of diners in New Jersey open on Sundays, and Barnegat Diner is one of them.
Compared with 25 other diners in New Jersey that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners in New Jersey
Based on 13 menus with 2,314 priced items from diners in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $18.00.
At Barnegat Diner the median listed price is $10.29, lower than the typical $13.00 for diners in New Jersey.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella Sticks | 69% | $9.99 |
| French Toast | 69% | $9.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | 69% | $9.99 |
| Greek Salad | 62% | $15.79 |
| Caesar Salad | 54% | $13.95 |
| Chicken Fingers | 54% | $10.99 |
| Pizza Burger | 54% | $11.75 |
| Turkey Burger | 54% | $12.25 |
Calculated from 13 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Barnegat Diner there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 2 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (2).
Barnegat Diner is the only diner within a mile. The next closest is Stafford Diner, 3.4 mi away.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeDolce Bagel & Cafe0.2 mi
- ItalianNaples Pizza & Restaurant1.6 mi
- Bars & PubsLighthouse Tavern2.9 mi
- ChineseChina Wok3.4 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'4.0 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Barnegat Diner's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Is Barnegat Diner open on Sunday?
Yes, Barnegat Diner is open on Sundays: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Where is Barnegat Diner located?
Barnegat Diner is located at 849 W Bay Ave #2164, Barnegat, NJ 08005.
What is the phone number of Barnegat Diner?
You can call Barnegat Diner at (609) 607-8566.
Does Barnegat Diner offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Barnegat Diner offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Barnegat Diner?
The typical price range at Barnegat Diner is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $3.99 to $16.59.
Does Barnegat Diner take reservations?
Yes, Barnegat Diner accepts reservations.
Is Barnegat Diner wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Barnegat Diner open late?
No, Barnegat Diner usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Barnegat Diner?
There are 2 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Barnegat Diner. Nearby options include Dolce Bagel & Cafe (0.2 mi), Naples Pizza & Restaurant (1.6 mi), and Lighthouse Tavern (2.9 mi).
Are there other diners near Barnegat Diner?
None within a mile. The closest is Stafford Diner, 3.4 mi away.
How much do diners in New Jersey cost?
Based on 13 menus with 2,314 priced items from diners in New Jersey, the median menu item costs $13.00, and half of all items are priced between $9.00 and $18.00.
