Lou Dogs Is Still One of The Best Food Spots In Sea Isle 42 Years After Its Inception

If you are in or around Sea Isle City down the Jersey Shore, and you like hot dogs, I have the perfect place for you — Lou Dogs.

Lou Dogs is an all-time classic in Sea Isle and it is located on the boardwalk — or promenade, as some Sea Isle goers like to call it — right on 38th Street.

It is run by Christian Subashi, whose father Lou, the namesake of the business, had opened the original Lou Dogs 75th Street until 2010 when Lou unfortunately passed away.

When that happened, Christian discovered the permit that his father Lou had secured would not transfer down to him, so he turned the original Lou Dogs cart into a storefront.

The storefront was located on 38th Street and Pleasure right in Sea Isle, and as of this summer 2024, it has made its way to the boardwalk.

At Lou Dogs, there are so many hot dogs to choose from, including the Shoobie Dog, also known as the dog of the day, which changes on a daily basis, so you never know what you can get until you go!

They also have a ton of classic dogs, and other dogs that they put their spin onto, and the best part is they all have cool names!

But Lou Dogs also has more than just hot dogs like my favorite item, the walking taco.

The walking taco is a bag of Fritos, which is smashed and topped with seasoned ground beef, house-made pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese.

Stick in a spoon, and you have the original walking taco.

It is delicious!

Lou Dogs is open every single day of the week from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. so that you can swing by for lunch or dinner.

No matter what time of the day it is, you can never go wrong with a meal or snack from this place!

Go to LouDogs.com for more information.

Long time, no talk! I hope some of you missed my daily posts as I was away for vacation over the last week, and, man, do I have some good posts lined up for you discussing what I was up to while I was away.

I might as well start with another great spot to eat while visiting the Jersey Shore since a lot of you enjoyed my post about Chef Vola’s in Atlantic City!

While down the shore – and don’t get it confused, it is ‘down the shore’ and not ‘down at the shore’ – Pattyann and I had a nice dinner at Twisties Tavern on the Bay in Strathmere, which is an amazing place to grab a meal or a quick drink.

This hidden gem is located on Bayview Drive in Strathmere and is an absolute must-visit! For all my shore goers passing through Strathmere on your way from Sea Isle City to Ocean City, or vice versa, make it a goal to make a stop at this restaurant!

Twisties Tavern has been around for nearly 100 years, dating all the way to 1929 when it originally opened up as a speakeasy. So, not only are you getting a great meal, you are taking in a bit of history as well!

Everyone is extremely friendly from the hostess, to the waiting staff, and the bartenders. Plus, the bar and comfort food on their menu is fantastic. I especially enjoyed the burger and their Twisties nachos, which are kind of like their signature appetizer, but might as well be a whole meal because the portion is the size of a miniature mountain! I’ll have a picture of them for you below.

You can choose to eat inside or outside, and each has some advantages to it. While sitting outside, you have a gorgeous view of the water outback and a chance to see an amazing sunset. If you sit inside, you get to see all of their cool decorations, including the carved coconut heads surrounding the interior, which Twisties Tavern is known for – after all, all of the staff members wear shirts with animated versions of the coconut heads on them!

One thing I can’t forget to mention for all my music lovers out there is that Twisties has an old-fashioned jukebox machine that is up and running inside, and it is the source for all of the music that is played. How cool is that!

No matter what your age, you are sure to have a great time at Twisties. While we were there, the crowd was anyone from Baby Boomers to Millennials, all the way to Gen Z!

Next time you are down the shore, and let’s be honest, it will probably be soon, stop by this hidden gem in Strathmere and let me know what you think of Twisties!

A look at Twisties from across the bay. What a beautiful sight. I can't wait to see it again.

Twisties as you walk up on Bayview Drive. You can't miss it with its red exterior. What an establishment.

Outside the fantastic hidden gem of the Jersey Shore. I recommend stopping here if you can!

The gorgeous view of the bay from Twisties' deck. How could you not enjoy a meal here?

Inside Twisties Tavern, which kid nearly 100 years old. You can feel the history as soon as you walk in.

The front of the menu at Twisties. The have everything from pizza, to burgers, to all the best appetizers!

The back of the menu. Look at the variety of entree, desserts, and beverages!

The king of the menu: The Twisties Nachos. Look at the mountain of goodness!

Each year, Twisties has a new t-shirt for sale, and this is the one this year. This things go fast!