Pete and Elda's Bar / Carmen's Pizzeria

Pete and Elda's, also listed as Carmen's Pizzeria, is an Italian restaurant and bar in Neptune City that is known for its thin crust pizza, served for more than 50 years. The menu also covers seafood, pasta, chicken, steaks, burgers and sandwiches, and the Whole Pie Eater challenge, where diners try to finish an 18-inch XXL pie in 30 minutes, is a local draw.

The full bar pours rotating beer and wine, including local breweries and wineries, with happy hour and seasonal menus. Takeout is available by phone or through DoorDash, and dining in suits families as well. Weekend hours run until 2 AM at the bar, which makes it a late stop after dinner.