PigDog Beach Bar at Morey's Piers opens Saturday, June 16th

Also This Summer: New Menus, VIP Foodie Tours, and Fun Celebrations...

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The Wildwoods, NJ – Morey’s Piers is cooking up fun this summer with new restaurants, revamped menus and national food holiday celebrations. PigDog Beach Bar, the newest dining venue at Morey’s Piers, opens on Saturday, June 16.

The grand opening festivities will take place from 11:00am to 10:00pm with giveaways, live music, and beachside ocean views.

Here’s a taste of what Morey’s Piers has on the summer menu:

• PigDog Beach Bar: Both family and dog-friendly, this new breed of beach bar is serving up tasty barbecue classics, cocktails and local beers on tap. Special dishes include the PigDog Dog, a foot-long all-beef hot dog topped with smoked pulled pork and jalapenos on a potato roll. The Pig Big, another must-try, is a sourdough loaf stuffed with smoked pulled pork, covered in Monterey Jack cheese, and topped with pickled jalapenos and scallions. PigDog Beach Bar invites pooches and guests of all ages to kick-back and enjoy the laidback atmosphere accessible via Raging Waters Water Park, the beach, and the boardwalk. Open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm; for more information visit: www.moreyspiers.com/food/pigdog.

• Wilhelm’s Bier Garten: An ode to Oktoberfest all summer long, Wilhelm’s Bier Garten on Mariner’s Pier has German fare aplenty including a cheddar bratwurst sandwich; giant Bavarian pretzels; pretzel bites with a choice of Nutella or cheddar dipping sauces; and fried pierogis with apple sauce and sour cream. Both German and locally crafted beers are on tap for drinking at the bier garten’s picnic tables. Open during Mariner’s Pier operating hours; for more information visit: www.moreyspiers.com/food/wilhelms-bier-garten. 

• Jumbo’s Grub & Pub: With a brand-new menu for the 2018 season, the restaurant on Mariner’s Pier offers a variety of food options. Inventive menu items such as Crab Puppies, crab hush puppies filled with Backfin Crab and Monterey Jack Cheese, and the Mahi Reuben, a blackened mahi sandwich topped with Thousand Island dressing, coconut coleslaw and Swiss cheese served on toasted rye bread, complement the classic burger, quesadillas, fried chicken, and more. Live entertainment takes place Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Open daily from noon to midnight; for more information visit: www.moreyspiers.com/food/jumbos.

• Jersey Girl: Located a block away from Mariner’s Pier, the restaurant is under new management and has a refreshed menu while still offering guests classic Jersey Girl vibes. Featuring American cuisine with a Mediterranean flare, new dishes include: hot baked spinach and feta cheese dip; feta and summer watermelon salad; a variety of fresh fish main dishes; and turf options such as filet mignon and hot spiced “flat brick” chicken with chilled crab. Jersey Girl is open seven days a week from 5:00pm to 10:00pm; visit www.jerseygirldrinksanddining.com for more information.

• VIP Tours: Morey’s Piers will continue weekly tours starting mid-June through August for an insider glimpse at what happens “beyond the boards.” New this year, a food-focused tour treats guests to a sampling of culinary treats while the games tour will offer a peek into boardwalk fun and games. Scheduled tours start at 11:30am and last for approximately 75 minutes. The cost is $35 per person and recommended for ages 12 and up. For the full schedule and to book, visit: www.moreyspiers.com/viptours.

• National Food Holidays: All summer Morey’s Piers is celebrating beloved boardwalk fare with special offers on food items. First up is National Milkshake Day on June 20 when season pass holders will receive a free chocolate or vanilla milkshake. On July 23 Morey’s Piers celebrates National Hot Dog Day with free hot dogs for season pass holders and an all-day happy hour menu at the new PigDog Beach Bar. Rounding out the boardwalk-themed food holidays is National Cotton Candy Day on July 31 featuring free cotton candy for season pass holders and a BOGO offer for pier guests.

• Stubborn Brothers: New menu items include a cauliflower steak sandwich, shrimp tostada, pot stickers and avocado toast. Steps from the beach and Ocean Oasis Waterpark & Beach Club, the outdoor restaurant has live music daily from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Open daily from 10:00am to 6:00pm. For more information visit: www.moreyspiers.com/food/stubborn-brothers-beach-bar-grille.

• Taco Joint: A revamped menu includes rolled quesadillas, nachos, beef, pork and chicken tacos.

For more information on Morey’s Piers, visit www.moreyspiers.com.

About Morey’s Piers

Morey’s Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods, New Jersey is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the 2015 best seaside amusement park in the world by Amusement Today and #1 Best Beach Boardwalk by Family Vacation Critic in 2015, Morey’s Piers has over 100 rides and attractions spanning over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront water parks. Convenient to the major population centers of the Northeast, yet a world apart, Morey’s Piers along with Morey Hotels & Resorts combines the pure joy of an amusement park, the sights and sounds of a classic boardwalk, outstanding accommodations, together with the rhythm of beach life. Visit them at Surfside Pier, featuring the Ocean Oasis Water Park and Beach Club at 25th Avenue, Mariner’s Landing Pier, featuring Raging Waters Water Park at Schellenger Avenue, and Adventure Pier at Spencer Avenue. For more information, visit www.moreyspiers.com or phone 609-522-3900 or like us on Facebook. You can also follow us on Twitter and YouTube.