Theresa’s South

4.6

2729 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

Experience the authentic flavors of the Jersey Shore at our family-owned and operated establishment, where every dish is crafted with love and care using cherished family recipes passed down through generations. From our homemade pastas to a diverse selection of unique entrees inspired by various cuisines, each bite is a testament to our commitment to quality and tradition. As supporters of small businesses, we take pride in serving our community with warmth and hospitality. And as a "bring your own" venue, you're invited to enhance your dining experience by pairing your favorite bottle of wine, beer, or champagne with our delicious offerings. Come join us for a memorable meal and support local, family-owned businesses!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(732) 892-1555
Website
http://www.theresassouth.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Private parties are only booked between the months of October and early May.Contact Our Party Coordinator Taylor at: Taylor@TheresasSouth.com

Location
530 Main Ave, Bay Head, NJ 08742
Neighborhood
Bay Head
Cross street
Mount Street
Parking details
There is parking street available, as well as the municipal building parking lot on Bridge Avenue. The municipal lot has a walking path and is just a short walk over the bridge to access Mount Street.
Public transit
NJ Transit (Bay Head Station)
Additional
BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

Crispy Calamari$17.00
Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce
Eggplant Pancake$17.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, Roasted Garlic Cream, Pesto Oil
Blackened Jumbo Shrimp$19.00
Baby Arugula Salad, Cannellini Beans, Roasted Tomato Vinaigrette
Spiced Yellow Fin Tuna Ceviche$19.00
Scallions, Ginger, Avocado, Cucumber
Crusted Fresh Mozzarella$17.00
Basil, Cured Tomatoes, Herb Pesto, Pesto Oil, Tomato Salad
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$19.00
Baby Greens, Sweet Corn Salsa, Cajun Aioli
Butternut Squash Polenta$19.00
Sweet Fennel Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce, Tomato Garnish, Pesto Oil

Insalate

Add: Chicken $11, Salmon $16, Shrimp $11

Mixed Greens$14.00
Mixed Greens, Carrots, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Baby Spinach$14.00
Candied Pecans, Dried Cranberries, Crumbled Goat Cheese, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Roasted Pear$16.00
Baby Arugula, Crumbled Gorgonzola Cheese, Spiced Walnuts, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar$15.00
Crisp Romaine, Shaved Parmesan, Creamy Caesar Dressing, Garlic Croutons
Warmed Herb-Crusted Goat Cheese$16.00
Mixed Greens, Portobello, Roasted Peppers, Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Roasted Beets$15.00
Arugula, Red Onions, Spiced Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Oregano Vinaigrette

House Made Pasta's

Gemelli with Sweet Fennel Sausage$29.00
Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Light Tomato Cream Sauce
Cappellini with Shrimp$32.00
Garlic, Capers, Kalamata Olives, White Wine Chunky Tomato Sauce
Tagliatelle with Mushrooms$29.00
Shallots, Parmesan, White Truffle Oil, Mushroom Broth
Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Braised Short Rib$32.00
Exotic Mushrooms, Garlic, Madeira Wine Sauce, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese
Ziti Fresh Mozzarella$26.00
Tomato-Basil Sauce, Pecorino-Romano Cheese
Rigatoni Bolognese$29.00
Bolognese Sauce, Green Peas, Parmesan Cheese
Penne a La Vodka$26.00
Pancetta, Tomato Cream Sauce, Peas, Parmesan Cheese
Linguini Fra Diavolo$32.00
Mussels, Clams, Kalamata Olives, Capers, Baby Arugula, Garlic and Oil, Spicy Tomato Basil Sauce

Entrée

All Entrées Topped with Tomato Garnish: Diced Tomatoes, Onions, Basil, Garlic, and Oil

Gorgonzola Crusted Filet of Beef$43.00
Green Peppercorn-Port Wine Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables, Potato Croquette
Grilled Skirt Steak$41.00
Smashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Citrus Demi-Glaze
Braised Short Ribs of Beef$39.00
Smashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Red Wine Demi-Glaze
Chicken Marsala$33.00
Potato Croquette, Seasonal Vegetables, Assorted Mushrooms and Marsala Wine Sauce, Melted Mozzarella Cheese
Pan-Seared Yellow Fin Tuna$34.00
Ginger Sesame Noodles, Cucumber Salsa, Smoked Chili-Sesame Vinaigrette
Blackened Mahi-Mahi$35.00
Smashed Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Wasabi Aioli Sauce, Sweet Corn Salsa
Pistachio Crusted Salmon$34.00
Grilled Asparagus, Smashed Potatoes, Red Wine-Balsamic Demi-Glaze
Grilled Swordfish$36.00
Potato Croquette, Grilled Asparagus, White Wine and Lemon Butter Sauce, Topped with Tomatillo and Cucumber Salsa

What 2,729 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Theresa's South offers a delightful dining experience with "super friendly and accommodating" service and consistently delicious food. Known for its "great atmosphere" and "outstanding" cuisine, this neighborhood gem impresses with creative dishes and attentive staff. While some diners mention noise levels and time restrictions, its charm and culinary excellence remain a favorite for many.

2,729 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We throughly enjoyed our entire dinner. Our favorite was the Eggplant appetizer. Very unique and the garlic creams sauce was amazing. We drove 45 minutes both ways to try this restaurant out and were very impressed!! I would highly recommend!
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Lou
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and great value - always consistently good.
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Beth
New York City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Tables inside are on top of each other. Food was good service was good. It was loud and you were less then 6 inches from table next to you . Waiter reached over my shoulder to put food down on table next to me.
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Barbara
New York City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We go to Theresa's South at least once a month and we go for the Tuna - sushi rare. It is fabulous. This week we started with sharing the stuffed pepper appetizer which was delicious, and the sauce was amazing. The banana bread pudd was delicious, plenty if you are sharing, and the cinnamon gelato was just the topper to a delicious meal!
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Theresa
New York City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The prices were high and the portions of the food were small. The service was just adequate. Probably would not return. There are several other restaurants in the area that provide better value and service.
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Dion
New York City
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. We felt very rushed and were out in an hour. Had the grilled peach salad and peaches were hard. Tuna was great, but the presentation left a bit to be desired. The noodles were dumped on top of the tuna.
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Arlene
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place. Food and services is great. My eggplant pancake is always amazing. Overall noise level was ok. Great place to go to for dinner!
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Chenz
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We have dined at Teresa’s many times over the years. Generally the food is okay. My dinner last night was a special. Pork Tenderloins. I was disappointed. The meat was chewy. Probably overcooked. There are many restaurants in our area that offer better food at the same or lower prices. Last night will most likely the last time my wife and I will be back. My advice, get a new chef.
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Tracy
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When making the reservation I said it was our anniversary. There was a happy anniversary card on our table and they decorated our dessert. Little things go a long way. Very nice touch.
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Lara
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service & atmosphere! The homemade pasta is to die for!
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Theresa’s South is rated 4.6 stars by 2729 OpenTable diners.

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530 Main Ave, Bay Head, NJ 08742

Additional information

Cross street
Mount Street
Neighborhood
Bay Head
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is parking street available, as well as the municipal building parking lot on Bridge Avenue. The municipal lot has a walking path and is just a short walk over the bridge to access Mount Street.
Public transit
NJ Transit (Bay Head Station)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
BYO Wine, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.theresassouth.com/
Phone number
(732) 892-1555
Private party facilities
Private parties are only booked between the months of October and early May.Contact Our Party Coordinator Taylor at: Taylor@TheresasSouth.com

Theresa’s South

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

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Rigatoni Bolognese

Tagliatelle with Mushrooms

Baby Spinach

Antipasta

Crispy Calamari$17.00

Eggplant Pancake$17.00

Blackened Jumbo Shrimp$19.00

Spiced Yellow Fin Tuna Ceviche$19.00

Crusted Fresh Mozzarella$17.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$19.00

Butternut Squash Polenta$19.00

Insalate

Mixed Greens$14.00

Baby Spinach$14.00

Roasted Pear$16.00

Caesar$15.00

Warmed Herb-Crusted Goat Cheese$16.00

Roasted Beets$15.00

House Made Pasta's

Gemelli with Sweet Fennel Sausage$29.00

Cappellini with Shrimp$32.00

Tagliatelle with Mushrooms$29.00

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Braised Short Rib$32.00

Ziti Fresh Mozzarella$26.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$29.00

Penne a La Vodka$26.00

Linguini Fra Diavolo$32.00

Entrée

Gorgonzola Crusted Filet of Beef$43.00

Grilled Skirt Steak$41.00

Braised Short Ribs of Beef$39.00

Chicken Marsala$33.00

Pan-Seared Yellow Fin Tuna$34.00

Blackened Mahi-Mahi$35.00

Pistachio Crusted Salmon$34.00

Grilled Swordfish$36.00

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