Oceans 234 Beach, Bar, and Bistro

With a view like this, it's no wonder this oceanfront bistro is packed during season with snowbirds snapping phone photos of the pier to taunt snow-shoveling friends back home. A wide selection of seafood anchors the menu at this casual-chic spot, but it's the creative extras like seafood hummus or beef picadillo empanada that shake up the mix. A full sushi menu, including taiyo tastings selections, is available. Both the bar and lunch menus offer small plates and good deals - see the big panini list and yummy salads. Don't miss the grilled chicken paillard with arugula salad and the lobster club with avocado salad and bacon. Pulled pork and crab-cake sliders could be shared; the convivial atmosphere begs you to come with friends. At dinner, look for sun-dried tomato-crusted wahoo, pistachio mahi-mahi, lobster mac 'n' cheese, or huge fruitti de mare platters. For landlubbers, there are steaks, ribs, and chicken. You'll have to wait on weekends, especially for the Sunday brunch, to get those coveted deck tables, but that Chamber of Commerce picture-perfect view is so worth it.