"Innovative American Cuisine" Located in downtown Belmar, Brandl serves up the finest innovative American cuisine. Chef/owner Chris Brandl, a Johnson and Wales graduate, opened the doors to his namesake restaurant in December 2002 creating a unique dining experience. He has accomplished just that with distinctive dishes such as wild boar chops, Bone-In filet mignon, Hawaiian Spearfish "Nairagi" and grilled Caesar salad, as well as his signature crab cakes. Meals come to a happy ending with delectable desserts concocted by Brandl's on premise pastry chef. Enjoy your meal in Brandl's deep-hued dining room, or out on the patio overlooking a courtyard and waterfall. Brandl also does on/off premise catering for any size party. Live jazz is performed on Friday nights and other events are regularly listed on Brandl's website. Among the best the Jersey Shore has to offer, Brandl lives up to its expectations. "Jakes Cakes" is a new venture Brandl. is doing. A Crab Cake Sandwich. We will be going all over the state with our mobile concession trailer to prepare the finest crab cake sandwich ever. Jakes Crab Shack located at 500 Ocean Avenue in Belmar has opened in July 2008. The "Shack" has to offer crab cake sandwiches, kobe beef burgers, lobster rolls, fresh cut fries, to name a few. The "Shack" also offers breakfast on the weekends. Pancakes, egg sandwiches, fresh orange juice, and not to mention the view. Take Out now available 732.894.3177 Jakes Crab Shack Winter Hours Thursday 11-7 pm Friday 11-8 pm Saturday 8-8 pm Sunday 8-7 pm Monday Night Football 4-midnight