Keyport's nickname is the "Pearl of the Bayshore" or the "Gateway to the Bayshore".
Keyport is home to many diverse businesses, and has a bustling shopping district located on West Front Street, located one block in from the waterfront. Keyport is home to many popular eateries such as Espresso Joe's, a coffee shop and venue for local musical and artistic acts, McDonaugh's Pub which is the hotspot for St. Patrick's Day and Old Glory, a renovated church with unique food creations. Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay even filmed a segment for CBS Sunday Morning at the Broad Street Diner, which has won numerous awards and accolades. One fixture of Keyport that is a must-do is the Keyport Fishery. Every local knows this is where you want to get your seafood!
Keyport’s waterfront promenade is a great place to fish, stroll, watch birds or just enjoy the stunning views of Raritan Bay including the Manhattan skyline and Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the east and rich marshlands to the west.
Map of the area
