Rosie's Pizza

"We can only tell you two certainties about the Jersey Shore: If the winds are blowing from the west, the greenhead flies will make a sunny day feel like the bowels of hell. And if you pull up to Rosie’s after 8pm, they’re either going to be out of pizza or closed for the night. This place makes some of New Jersey’s best pizza south of the Driscoll Bridge, and we especially like the round pie with pepperoni and the square pie with spinach. The Rosie’s menu won’t overwhelm you with options, since they only offer meatballs and a single salad in addition to their pizza. For the full experience, get both. One of their co-founders recently opened ‘Lucci in Belmar, a spot further north, which is a great option for anyone who’s been known to travel 30+ minutes for a Rosie’s pie. " - michael sinatra

"We can only tell you two certainties about the Jersey Shore: If the winds are blowing from the west, the greenhead flies will make a sunny day feel like the bowels of hell. And if you pull up to Rosie’s after 8pm, they’re either going to be out of pizza or closed for the night. This place makes some of New Jersey’s best pizza south of the Driscoll Bridge, and we especially like the round pie with pepperoni and the square pie with spinach. Their ovens seemingly work on military time—there’s an efficient takeout system, where you’ll likely be given an exact pick-up time that can feel akin to a Seinfeld-ian soup order. The Rosie’s menu won’t overwhelm you with options, since they only offer meatballs and a single salad in addition to their pizza. For the full experience, get both. One of their co-founders recently opened ‘Lucci in Belmar, a spot further north, which is a great option for anyone who’s been known to travel 30+ minutes for a Rosie’s pie. But rest assured, Rosie’s remains the best pizza in Ocean County and should not be missed on any weekend at the beach." - Michael Sinatra

"The Jersey Shore is misunderstood. Sure, it’s actually a gorgeous shoreline with far fewer self-nicknamed meatheads than 2000s TV suggests, but it also has a lot more to offer in terms of food than funnel cakes and soft serve. See for yourself by taking a trip to Rosie’s in Point Pleasant Beach, where you’ll find some of the best pizza you’ll ever eat. The crust of the thin, crunchy round pies is charred to such perfection that you’ll think someone worked on it with a stylus-sized blowtorch before pumping the blisters full of air for artistic effect. Vinegar peppers and fresh sausage add tang and chili oil-like spice without taking away from the phenomenal dough, while on the grandma-style square, toppings play supporting roles to what’s underneath. This equally excellent pie has a base that’s like focaccia, edges that are crunchy and charred, and a springy inside that turns into cheese soup when you bite into it." - matt tervooren

"We can only tell you two certainties about the Jersey Shore: if the winds are blowing from the west, the greenhead flies will make a sunny day feel like the depths of hell, and, if you pull up to Rosie’s after 8pm, they’re either going to be out of pizza or closed for the night. This place makes the best pizza south of Jersey City, but because it’s so good, it’s not uncommon that they're out of dough before you’ve had a chance to place your order. We especially love the round pie with sausage and vinegar peppers and the square pie with spinach. Rosie’s adheres to a pretty specific ordering schedule, so be prepared to place your dinner order early and pick it up at a specified time. Check their website to confirm the latest rules. " - Michael Sinatra