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La Fontana Coast, Sea Isle City, NJ
La Fontana Coast, Sea Isle City, NJ
La Fontana Coast, Sea Isle City, NJ
La Fontana Coast, Sea Isle City, NJ
La Fontana Coast, Sea Isle City, NJ

La Fontana Coast

4.5
4.5
1600 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
La Fontana Coast brings fine dining to the shore. Beautifully located a block from the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, La Fontana Coast brings a wonderfully breathtaking Mediterranean style ambiance to the Jersey shore, complete with an elegantly infectious Southern Italian seaside villa decor with an amazing view of the ocean. La Fontana Coast prepares deliciously authentic and classic Italian cuisine served with charm and smile, where guests can let their hair down, relax and take a vacation from their vacation. Bring your favorite bottle of wine and an appetite for classic fine Italian food and homemade desserts and get swept away al La Fontana Coast.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 4 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 486-6088
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Bujar Daku
  • Catering
    10 to 100 people
  • Neighbourhood
    Sea Isle City
  • Cross Street
    50th Street
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Trolley stops during summer season
  • Entertainment
    Opera Nights. Call for information.
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,600 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore

    Italian

  • South Jersey Shore

    Good for business meals

  • South Jersey Shore

    Neighbourhood gem

  • South Jersey Shore

    Italian

1,600 Reviews
  1. WendyV

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything good as always. Be better to list prices vs MP. Avoids surprises. The 100.00 for 5 shrimp seemed excessive. It came on arugula nothing else. It was a disappointment.

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  2. GinnyL

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our normal go-to is La Fontana in Strathmere, NJ but being closed for the season we decided to try the Sea Isle location. Outstanding! Gnocchi in Sorrentino Sauce - little pillows with just the right amount of sauce. Veal chop was huge, a large portion came home with us. The arugula, pear, and goat cheese salad on special was excellent. A bit noisy but we were seated in a corner by the window so the noise level didn't affect us.

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  3. BillB

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food & service was excellent, I would highly recommend this establishment for a great dinner

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always Jasmine and her team, took great care of us and as always, our meal was hot fresh and delicious.

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  5. Buckeye

    Atlantic City

    71 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    LaFontana Coast has a nice ambiance and really good service. All the servers were very cordial, professional, and fun to talk to. The best thing about this place is the food. The most delicious dishes are usually on the daily or special menu. The veal dishes are outstanding. Two members of our party had the veal francais, one had the salmon, and I had the veal chop. All of the dishes were excellent. Two of us had cappichio and tiramisu, and it certainly finished off the meal. BYOB instead of full bar was the only downside, but they supply the glasses, ice, and bucket if necessary. Seating is a little close but in the winter, it's nice to talk to the guests around you - nice cozy bonding! Adds to the fun and atmosphere! Takes reservations and open table. That's a nice treat at anytime.

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  6. ManuelA

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent as usual. My favorite is the sachetis with shrimp & crab in a blush cream sauce. My favorite appetizer is the scalloped wrapped in bacon in a cream basil sauce. Service was excellent and the ambience was perfect. Strongly recommended it.

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  7. TomS

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always everything is prepared and fresh on the spot only the finest meats fish and ingredients always an amazing meal Chef/Owner always has attention to all the details and continues to provide an incredible dining experience

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    We always have a great time here and at Del Mare. Food is always very good to great and service is excellent.

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  9. JohnW

    Atlantic City

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall2food4service5ambience4
    Service was great. Food was great. Prices are crazy. Kids meal for $17 is about 3 spoon fulls of pasta and a tiny meatball. Expensive all around.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Always a delicious dinner at La Fontana. One of my favorite places to eat.

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  11. grexis

    Philadelphia

    51 reviews

    4.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This continues to be a very good place for a nice dinner in Sea Isle. However, the prices of the entrees and appetizers are starting to be unaffordable. I realize that good food and quality ingredients cost more, but at some point the costs need to be reigned in.

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  12. PhillyPhoodie

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Very good service, however that doesn't compensate for excessively overpriced entrée. $53 for flounder special which was half angel hair pasta is ridiculous!

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  13. Doc17

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently great. Food , service, and atmosphere ( outside seating great. Server provided a complimentary limoncello.

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  14. ajbinusa

    Philadelphia

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Normally we have a great experience/meal here! However the server did not get my order correct (no blush sauce just marinara) on my rigatoni/chicken dish. I did not send it back since I thought the new dish would take too long and my husband's meal would get cold. Also, the creme brulee was not ready and so she substituted cheese cake instead which was fine but I was really looking forward to the creme brulee! Overall, we are usually very happy with this restaurant. We will return again.

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  15. FoodFan18

    Philadelphia

    277 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    277 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Always a good meal at La Fontana. The food is terrific and the dining room is pleasant. It’s a treat during off-season.

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  16. KarenL

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food excellent service great Can be very loud at times

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    LaFontana is always delicious! Enjoyed another great meal with friends.

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  18. TomS

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and service Everything is fresh and prepared to order. The owner Bujar is always on site as an excellent chef and runs a tight ship. Always a GREAT meal.

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  19. sphillysam

    Philadelphia

    75 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, especially enjoyed the Chicken Fantazia. Salads and desserts were excellent. Our waitress was exceptional, very attentive on a busy Saturday night. Do not forget it is a BYOB restaurant. One of the BEST Italian restaurants on the Jersey Shore.

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  20. Tony

    Washington DC

    40 reviews

    4.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Albanian-born restaurateur, Bujar Daku, along with his brother Gani Daku, brings old-world charm, passion and perfection to each meal. They opened their first restaurant, La Fontana Del Mare in Strathmere, New Jersey. He, along with his brothers, opened La Fontana Della Citta in the Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, followed in 2008 by La Fontana Coast in Sea Isle City. As you can see from my prior review, it was in June of 2022, when I first enjoyed my dinner here. I recently returned here for my second visit with my party of 5 including my local friends. I reserved my table on Open Table for 5:15pm. When we arrived we were seated at a nice rectangle table for 6 to the right of the entrance. Only a couple of tables were occupied when we first arrived. When we left the inside was packed with customers and people were also dining outside on the sidewalk. This is BYO, therefore, I brought a 1.5 liter of Chianti and a bottle of chardonnay. I asked our waitress if the osso buco was available since I enjoyed it last time I was here, but she said no. I enjoyed my medium rare veal chop, which was served with mushrooms, yellow squash, onions and potatoes. I could not finish my veal chop, therefore, I took some of it home. I also enjoyed my cannoli with 100% ricotta cheese and chocolate chips in a freshly made crisp shell. I will definitely return here or at their other restaurant in Strathmere.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Just a bad experience. Late in season. Only a few tables occupied. The bread basket was cold. My veal parmigiana was warm and dry. Side of spaghetti was only warm and already coated with sauce. All thought food was leftovers. Have eaten at Agee times before and found it very good We’ve always been satisfied. Just an off day.

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  22. RichardD

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    We were finally served our appetizer 75 minutes after our reservation. Loud, obnoxious table next to us. First bad experience we’ve had there after many good ones.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Food was great but $64 for pasta carbonara, chicken parm and a Diet Coke is unreal.

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  24. Marski

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kreg our waiter was excellent along with his help. Food outstanding.Love coming to dinner at your restaurant.

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  25. SailorBob

    Pittsburgh

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This restaurant is always near the top of our list when vacationing in Sea Isle and this year was no exception. Our party this year concluded that this was the best meal we had during our week this year. We had the branzino special and regular menu offering cooked slightly differently and both we well done and prepared simply enough that the taste of the fresh fish wasn't lost. The grilled octopus starter is always excellent - tender with nice accompaniments.

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  26. KellyS

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    La Fontana is a fantastic restaurant! I highly recommend! We are never disappointed, great service, great food!

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  27. AlyssaAldaEats

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience2
    Honestly wasn’t going to leave a review, but after we dined and they confirmed we were there, my sister’s food came out frozen (actually frozen inside), and we were very kind and sent it back no issue. They then deleted our reservation and I was notified that we didn’t show up. They also have so many rules, it’s laughable. Don’t mind playing by the rules, but don’t say we didn’t show up after you confirmed we were there.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love La Fontana! Consistently great food and service. 5 stars!

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  29. BruceL

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Service good, 2 of 4 entrees very good, 1 was average and the rack of lamb overdone and below average. Would stick to the Italian dishes if I was to go back. Ate outside and was a little cramped but the constant police activity was kind of annoying and the partying right across the street started to get loud.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Waiter was great. I got the penne al vodka but with angel hair, added crab. Was the best pasta i ever had.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    Extremely LONG wait for drinks or food. Was seated almost 30 mins before we were asked what drinks we wanted and waited another 20 mins for them. The food while it was good was nothing extraordinary and that too was an incredibly long wait. We never saw our server after serving our food. We had to ask another server for take away boxes and the check. I’ve never given negative reviews but this was a 2 1/2 hr experience that was all due to poor service and long kitchen wait times. Thank goodness it’s a BYO so we had wine to drink and serve to ourselves to kill the time waiting. Was our first and will be the last time visiting La Fontana Coast.

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  32. RTG4

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I sat outside with our daughter to eat. The staff was outstanding. We had a blast. Great food and such a fun experience. We will be back!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    The food was good but for the price it could have been better. We were a party of 8 and both the appetizers and main dishes were not served to all of us at the same time. We went out for a family dinner and we all started our meals 5-10 mins apart. That was a huge disappointment.

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  34. JWood

    Philadelphia

    64 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Definite favorite with our family. Not good for kids at least when its busy. Never had a bad meal. A little mix up on our order but fixed immediately. Also a mix up on them "cancelling" our reservation on Open Table after we ate there. Open Table support fixed this as well. I would only make reservations for inside to avoid rain and sometimes bugs.

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  35. Mimi

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    My family enjoyed but I am a little disappointed with some extra charges Like $2.95 to change from spaghetti to angel hair ?????? Really PASTA is PASTA Ridiculous!!! I will just won’t he bring my family back It’s not the money it’s the principle Plus bottle soda was flat Plus Cesar Salad can’t be a main course Craziness !! My granddaughter is just a salad person

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent. Been there multiple times. A little cold inside. Better than Strathmere location in my opinion. Not one bad or even mediocre dish

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  37. Nobulloldguy

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Food and service was very good to excellent. It was a busy Saturday night and the place was packed. Waiter told us it would be over 45 minutes from order till food arrived and it was. The restaurant is noisy but what would you expect on a sold out Saturday in July.

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  38. TomM

    Tampa

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As usual great meal with the whole family. Bobby was a great waiter.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food ! I have never had a bad meal and I frequently eat here ! The best in sea isle !

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  40. MarieS

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    This was the first time in all the years we’ve dined there that I was totally disappointed in my meal. I had the chicken with provolone and asparagus in a lemon sauce. It was dry and little flavor. There was angel hair pasta under the chicken that had no flavor at all. Will never order that dinner again.

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La Fontana Coast is rated 4.5 stars by 1600 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 4 times today

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Google Map for La Fontana Coast

5000 Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, NJ 8243

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    50th Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Sea Isle City
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    Trolley stops during summer season
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bujar Daku
  • Entertainment
    Opera Nights. Call for information.
  • Additional
    Banquet, BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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