688 E Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ 08005

New Listing
$725,000
Property Type: Commercial Square Footage: 2,816 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Active
Current Price: $725,000 List Date: 2/11/2026 Last Modified: 2/11/2026

Description

Step into a piece of history with this well-established and bustling 70-seat restaurant, known for its classic charm and inviting atmosphere serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with an ice cream parlor. Nestled in a high-traffic area, this beloved dining destination seamlessly blends old-world character with modern comfort, offering an unforgettable experience for both locals and visitors. Featuring a warm, timeless interior with it's open feel, vintage woodwork, and carefully curated décor, the space exudes a rich and welcoming ambiance. The fully equipped kitchen and well-maintained facilities make this a turnkey opportunity for restaurateurs looking to continue a successful legacy or introduce a fresh concept to a thriving location.

Supplements: With a steady flow of foot traffic, strong repeat customer base, and proximity to the Barnegat bay beach and public dock, this restaurant is primed for continued success. Whether you're an experienced operator or an aspiring entrepreneur, this is a rare chance to own a piece of culinary history in a vibrant and sought-after setting. Sidewalk and exterior seating - Exterior fixed refrigeration trailer - additional rear shed storage - Expansive high volume kitchen - 3 terminal Toast POS system - All equipment and small wares included - Classic throwback ice cream bar with exterior walk up window adds a second supplemental business within the restaurant - Office with full bathroom off the back of the building - basement storage - 2 customer bathrooms - financials available to qualified buyers. Building / Real Estate and Business included in the sale. Option also exists for a sale of the business only and the seller will retain the building and negotiate lease terms. Serious inquiries only - don't miss this incredible opportunity!

More Information MLS# 22528307

Contract Info

Sale: Yes Lease: No List Price/SqFt: 257.46 New Construction: No Status: Active List Date: 2025-09-17 Property Sub-Type: Commercial List Price: $725,000 Current Price: $725,000

Location

Area/Section: Barnegat Twp Historic Dist: 1 House Number: 688 Dir.: E Street Name: Bay Street Suffix: Avenue County: Ocean Municipality: Barnegat (BAR) Postal City: Barnegat State: NJ Zip Code: 08005 Complex/Subdivision: Barnegat Directions: Rte. 9 to east on Bay Ave. to #688

General Property Info

# Levels: 1 Available SqFt: 2816 Acreage: 0.22 Lot Dimensions: 43.6 x 223 Garage: No # Car Garage: 0 # Parking Spaces: 20 Business Operating: Yes Apx SqFt: 2816 Apx Year Built: 1920

Tax and Legal

Asmnt - Total: 330500 Taxes: 9839 Tax Year: 2024

Use

Restaurant: 1

Interior

Refrigeration: 1

Zoning

Commercial: 1

Lot Description

Level: 1 Sidewalks: 1

Floors

Tile: 1 Vinyl: 1 Wood: 1

Electric

200 - 400 AMP: 1 Other - See Remarks: 1

Basement

Full: 1 Locked Storage: 1

Gas

On Site: 1

Seat Capacity

60 - 99: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1 Ductless: 1

Water Heater

Natural Gas: 1

Heating

Ductless: 1 Forced Air: 1 Natural Gas: 1

Water

Public Water: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Exterior

Lighting: 1 Personnel Door: 1 Security System: 1

Parking

Off Street: 1 Parking Lot: 1 Paved: 1

Assessment Status

Assessed: 1

Financing

Cash: 1

Roof

A-Frame: 1 Shingle: 1

Material

Concrete: 1

Sale Includes

Business Name: 1 Equipment/Furniture: 1 Signs: 1

Sale Excludes

Inventory: 1

Property Features

Location: Historic Dist; Historic Dist Use: Restaurant Interior: Refrigeration Floors: Tile; Vinyl; Wood Basement: Full; Locked Storage Seat Capacity: 60 - 99 Cooling: Central Air; Ductless Heating: Ductless; Forced Air; Natural Gas Water Heater: Natural Gas Water: Public Water Sewer: Public Sewer Gas: On Site Electric: 200 - 400 AMP; Other - See Remarks Exterior: Lighting; Personnel Door; Security System Parking: Off Street; Parking Lot; Paved Roof: A-Frame; Shingle Material: Concrete Sale Includes: Business Name; Equipment/Furniture; Signs Sale Excludes: Inventory Zoning: Commercial Lot Description: Level; Sidewalks Assessment Status: Assessed Financing: Cash
Listing Office: Weichert Realtors-Ship Bottom
Listing Agent: Paul Metzger
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Last Updated: February - 11 - 2026
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