JERSEY SHORE – Jersey Shore BlueClaws announced the newest addition coming to the ballpark: Blue Wave Bar, a brand-new bar/restaurant on the ballpark’s second level.
The grand opening of the Blue Wave Bar will be April 8, part of Opening Night at the Jersey Shore. The bar will open with the ballpark gates and remain open for 60 minutes following the final out of the game. In addition, Happy Hour will be before every game plus in-game food and drink specials.
“Over the last several years, we have worked hard to bring the look and feel of the Jersey Shore to the ballpark. We started by adding mini golf and boardwalk games to the park in 2018. Last year, we debuted the Sand Bar, a fun outdoor food and drink space with live music. Now, we’re excited to open a new bar and restaurant, the Blue Wave Bar, inside on the second level,” BlueClaws Team President Joe Ricciutti said.
At the Blue Wave Bar, fans can order a “Clam Boat,” clam strips served on a split-topped buttered roll, a “Fried Seafood Platter” and crab fries tossed in Old Bay seasoning and smothered in a cheese sauce.
“While previously, this space was only open to Suite-holders and season ticket holders, we felt that with this new renovation it was important to make this an area that everyone in the park can enjoy,” Ricciutti said.
While grabbing some food or drinks, fans will recognize their town, beach or favorite spot to catch a Jersey Shore sunset, featured among the many photos on display throughout the bar.
“We want fans to be a part of creating this new space, so we are asking fans to send us their best photos of the Jersey Shore. This could be their favorite beach, a sunset photo they are particularly proud of, waves rolling on to the beach, a great shot of the bay, or an iconic Jersey Shore landmark.”
Those with high-resolution photos of Jersey Shore beach scenes and other landmarks can email pictures to bluewavebar@blueclaws.com. All photos selected for display will include a small plaque noting the photographer and location.
“We have always considered the BlueClaws to be a part of the Jersey Shore and through these photos, we will continue with the help of the community, to bring the best of the Jersey Shore to the ballpark.”
The Blue Wave Bar will also be available to rent for special events, corporate outings, meetings and parties apart from BlueClaws games themselves.
“This is a completely different space than we have anywhere else in the ballpark and it gives us the opportunity to host unique events year-round,” Ricciutti said.
The BlueClaws are set to open the 2022 season on April 8. The 21st Opening Night in club history will kick off the second season the team plays as the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.
