There is a lot to celebrate about Barnegat and Manahawkin's business community: great restaurants, services and retail shopping.

But which do you think is the best? 

Help Patch determine the best of the best by entering your nominations in each one of the categories below. (Click on the category and then place your nomination in the comments stream at the bottom of the article.)

We will be accepting nominations until July 9.

Then, on July 23, come back to vote on which nominee is the best. Whoever gets the most votes will be named the Readers' Choice winner.

Food & Drink

Favorite bars

Favorite Burger Places

Favorite Chinese

Favorite Coffee Shops

Favorite Diners

Favorite Mexican

Favorite Pizza

Favorite Seafood

Favorite Steakhouses

Kids & Family

Favorite Karate/Tae Kwon Do Studios

Favorite Music Schools

Entertainment

Favorite Musical Acts

Favorite Wedding Reception Venues

Shopping

Favorite Jewelers

Services

Favorite Barbers

Favorite Dentists

Favorite Dry Cleaners

Favorite Pediatricians

Favorite Veterinarians

Health & Beauty

Favorite Gyms

Favorite Hair Salons

Favorite Massage Businesses

Favorite Nail Salons

Home

Favorite Landscapers

Favorite Garden/Plant Supply Stores