Return Trips to Red's and the Labrador Cafe

Our week down at the Jersey shore included a trip to Red's Lobster Pot in Point Pleasant. This is not my first post about Red's, one of my favorite restaurants on the Jersey Shore, but I enjoy eating here so much it was worth a second post.

Red's isn't exactly a well-kept secret and the wait for a table can sometimes be lengthy. The good news is that Red's expanded its dining area to include a large outside patio which boasts a more casual menu. If you are on the hunt for steamed clams, lobster and raw bar offerings you are in luck! Just bring your favorite beverage, grab a booth and watch the fishing boats come into the docks.

We prefer to sit inside and enjoy one of the many special that Red's has to offer. The specials are usually a bit more interesting than Red's regular menu offerings and this trip was no exception. As I've said time and time again, it all comes down to fresh ingredients and with the fresh fish Red's serves up daily, you can't go wrong!

Another return visit was made to The Labrador Lounge and certainly merits a second post as well. It was a bit overcast on the night I visited The Labrador with the RRR's but we took our chances and sat outside hoping the skies wouldn't open up until after our meal.

Mr. RRR had the pick of the night with the baby back ribs and sweet potato fries. We were able to wrestle a few morsels from him and the meat was stringy tender and sticky sweet. As you can see by the photo, I was lucky to even get in a snapshot (must admit, I don't blame him for not wanting to share). In the midst of the BBQ craze, you don't really get ribs better than this!

I started with shrimp skewers over a delightful slaw of jicama, peppers and mango; followed by a creamy chicken curry over noodles. The curry was quite good and the portions at Labrador are always generous to say the least. The restaurant also gets an interesting mix of people - families, locals, couples on dates and foodies like us. If you are looking for a casual vibe and good food without all the frenzy that you can find at Jersey Shore restaurants on busy summer weekends, take a ride over to Labrador. You won't be disappointed!