Shady Rest Restaurant: Your Neighborhood Cocktail Bar and Pizza Hub

Shady has been our go to spot since we moved to the area. Food is always on point, and the service/bartenders are always welcoming. It gets busy, so if you want to sit at the bar then get there early! Always start off with that Manhattan clam chowder

I've driven past the Shady Rest Restaurant several times, and made plans to eat there last Tuesday. I'm very happy that I did. They're located at 796 Atlantic Avenue in Bayville, and they're a comfy bar/restaurant, serving steaks, ribs, chicken, Italian dishes, pizzas/bar pies, and sandwiches. On Tuesday nights, they offer a special for $5 off a chicken parmigiana entree, and that's what I went for. All entrees come with your choice of regular Italian bread or garlic bread (two of us opted for garlic bread, and we were given a whole loaf), in addition to a house salad or cup of soup. The chicken parm gets your choice of baked potato, French fries, or pasta. In addition to their housemade red sauce, you can swap out for a sauce upgrade to fra diavlo, vodka, marinara, or Bolognese for an upcharge. Three large pieces of chicken cover the generous portion of spaghetti. The chicken is tasty, seasoned with a nice breading, and the red sauce is well-balanced, not too sweet or too savory. This is definitely a "plan to bring home half of this" entree. Not shown, but I chose the soup as part of the meal, and their Manhattan clam chowder is fantastic. Clams in every spoonful, huge chunks of fresh vegetables, and a nice hint of briny flavor made it one of the better Manhattan clam chowders I've had. Appetizer was an order of Krabby Bread to be shared. (Some other places might call it 'Crab meltaways', or something similar.) It's 'krab' dip spread over half a loaf of Italian bread, and broiled, and it was fantastic. (They're calling it 'krab', and I'm the one putting it in quotes, so I assume it might be imitation crab, because they have other menu items that include crab spelled with a 'c', but either way, the Krabby Bread is still delicious.) Our server was very attentive, and everything was timed perfectly. I look forward to visiting again soon.

My husband and I visited Shady Rest for the first time, and we were truly impressed. We each started with soup, and it was incredibly fresh, you could immediately tell it was homemade. Our entrées were absolutely amazing as well: flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. The staff was very kind and attentive throughout our meal, which made the experience even better. We’re so glad we tried Shady Rest and will definitely be returning!

The food is out of this world. Smaller place with a bar in the front (also one outside) and indoor/outdoor seating for food. The rose garden is gorgeous when in season. Lunch specials are a great price when you want a quick lunch and the regular meal/dinner portion are huge! Worth every cent. Every time I visit, I’m so happy I did. I included pictures of a few meals and times I’ve gone. The staff is always very friendly too!! Very thankful to be introduced to this place and it’ll be a mainstay for me for a very long time.

The steak sandwich was amazing, served with this marinara or Italian gravy sauce, peppers and onions were fresh and sautéed. French onion soup was the best I've ever had.

The atmosphere was absolutely fantastic. The service was excellent, above and beyond. The food was absolutely amazing. Can’t wait to go back and try more items on the menu. The price is so reasonable, I couldn’t get over it. Definitely a restaurant I can’t wait to go back to again.

This is one of our frequently visited restaurants. Service at the tables and at the Bar or outside on the patio is always prompt and friendly. Menu is varied enough to suit anyone's taste. Well worth a visit for a good meal. sufficient parking in their lot. They are closed on Mondays.

First time at Shady Rest in Bayville won't be our last. I ordered the Steak Alexis, a 8oz But Steak topped with crab meat in a garlicky Cajun butter sauce. Mom had broiled scallops and a baked potato. Steak was prepared to perfection, service was excellent and the atmosphere was comfortable. Are waitress Joy gave us a enjoyable first experience. Can't wait to return.