Each month we add more local businesses to the directory. This post introduces six that joined over the last 30 days: two real estate offices, an auto repair shop, a drink shop and two restaurants.
For each one, we read the business's own website and pulled out a few concrete details. Hours are shown only where the directory has them, so please call before you go.
Glen Kelly Real Estate, Lanoka Harbor
The directory lists Glen Kelly Real Estate at Laurel Plaza, 629 Route 9, Suite 7, in Lanoka Harbor. Its website says the firm has "over 30 years of experience" and names Glen Kelly as owner and broker of record.
The site lists residential sales, buyer representation, new construction purchases, first-time buyer guidance and relocation. Property types include single-family homes, condos, townhomes, investment properties and vacant land. The site also lists English, Spanish and Filipino as languages. No office hours are listed in the directory.
Real Estate
Glen Kelly Real Estate
Owner-run residential real estate brokerage in Lanoka Harbor handling home sales and purchases in the Ocean County area.
Dave's Village Auto Repair, Whiting
Dave's Village Auto Repair is on County Road 530 in Whiting. Its website says it has been "making sick vehicles better since 1994," and it names Whiting, Beachwood and Toms River as areas it serves.
The site mentions brake jobs, electrical repair, and steering and suspension work, and it sells tires. It has brand pages for Cooper, Goodyear and Hankook. The directory lists hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with no weekend hours listed.
Auto Repair
Dave's Village Auto Repair
Independent auto repair and tire shop on County Road 530 in Whiting, serving Whiting, Beachwood and Toms River.
Boba 8tea8, Brick
Boba 8tea8 is in Unit 1769 at 1801 NJ-88 in Brick. Its website links to a menu page and to online ordering for pickup, with a separate link for delivery orders. A catering link is also on the site.
The website posts seasonal hours that change between fall and winter and other times of year, and the directory has no hours on file. Check the website or call before making a trip.
Sand Dollar Real Estate, Surf City
Sand Dollar Real Estate has an office at 217 N Long Beach Blvd in Surf City, on Long Beach Island. Its website describes free, no-obligation consultations before listing or buying, plus an online market evaluation that it says arrives as an emailed report with trends and comparable sales.
The site also lists free e-booklets: a buyer's guide, a seller's guide and a homeowner's rental guide. It describes summer rental programs, a rental search and a concierge service. The directory has no hours for this office.
Manera's Restaurant, Brick
Manera's Restaurant is at 950 Cedar Bridge Ave in Brick. The directory describes it as chef-owned, with dishes prepared fresh to order. Its website links to a Brick menu, a holiday menu, private events and catering pages. It also lists a second location in Manahawkin.
The directory lists these hours for the Brick location:
- Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday: noon to 8 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: noon to 9 p.m.
- Monday: no hours listed
Services listed include dine-in lunch and dinner, online ordering, private event rooms, catering and gift cards.
Royal Grill 37, Toms River
Royal Grill 37 is at 10 Route 37 in Toms River. Its website highlights gyros, kebabs and halal platters, and mentions French fry bowls. The site says "We are 100% halal." The directory describes the restaurant as family-owned, with an open kitchen and made-to-order food.
The directory lists hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with no Sunday hours listed. The website links to online ordering and a contact form for catering and dietary questions.
A quick comparison
| Business | Town | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Glen Kelly Real Estate | Lanoka Harbor | Real estate |
| Dave's Village Auto Repair | Whiting | Auto repair |
| Boba 8tea8 | Brick | Drinks |
| Sand Dollar Real Estate | Surf City | Real estate |
| Manera's Restaurant | Brick | Restaurant |
| Royal Grill 37 | Toms River | Restaurant |
Keep exploring
You can browse everything in the directory by reading more posts or by picking a category or town. Two of these six are in Brick, so that is a good place to start if you are nearby.
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How we wrote this. Every detail above comes from each business's own website, checked on October 26, 2026. No business paid for, asked for or reviewed this article. Hours and menus change, so call ahead. Owners: if something here is wrong, email hello@searchlocal.live and we'll fix it.