The Surfing Pig, Wildwood, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
The Surfing Pig
231 W 10th Ave
North Wildwood, NJ
The Surfing Pig: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: American - BBQ/Seafood
Price: Moderate - Expensive
Food Quality: Excellent - Specializes in BBQ dishes prepared slow-smoked with real wood.
Service: Friendly, attentive
Ambiance/Decor: Strong Jersey Shore vibe. Has retractable walls that open. Diners can feel as though they are sitting on the Marina, looking out over the water. Great for sunsets
Overall Rating: 2 1/2 Stars
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Noise Level: Moderate
Dress: Very Casual
Recommended For: Diners who enjoy a casual, Jersey Shore dining experience with a full-service bar, live entertainment, good food, and great waterfront sunset views.
Not Recommended for: Diners who prefer upscale, gourmet dining in a low-key setting.
Recommended dishes: When available, The St. Louis Ribs served Sweet, tender with a real hardwood smokey flavor; The Smoked Prime Rib, served with choice of 2 sides: and The Coconut Shrimp rolled in a sweet flakey coconut breading served with their signature key lime tropical cocktail sauce.
Liquor: Full service bar with a good selection of beer, wine and specialty cocktails.
The Surfing Pig is North Wildwood’s only bayfront dining destination, offering a laid-back Jersey Shore atmosphere with stunning sunset views, nightly live entertainment, a full-service bar, and a mouthwatering menu of slow-smoked BBQ and fresh seafood.
Nestled on the South Dock Marina, The Surfing Pig is easily accessible by foot, bike, car, or boat. The cozy indoor dining space seats 60, with an additional 40 seats available on the outdoor deck overlooking the marina. Every table offers a view of the sunset, and with retractable walls that open to the water, diners feel immersed in the waterfront experience.
Owned and operated by Bill Bumbernick, The Surfing Pig's kitchen is led by Chef Michael Farrell, a Wildwood native with extensive experience in top Atlantic City and local restaurants. The menu highlights authentic BBQ—slow-smoked with real wood for up to 18 hours, depending on the cut—as well as a variety of seafood and raw bar offerings.
Seafood is locally sourced whenever possible and features favorites like beer-boiled coconut shrimp and crab cakes made without fillers. The menu is crafted using fresh, natural, farm-to-table ingredients when in season.
The Surfing Pig also serves a popular breakfast menu, including skillet dishes, French toast, waffles, eggs, bacon, and more. Families are welcome, and a kid-friendly menu is available.
While reservations aren’t accepted—and wait times can be long during peak hours—the experience is well worth it. Open year-round with seasonal hours,
The Surfing Pig serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily in the summer:
Updated April 2025
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