The Jersey Shore lost another mainstay bar and grill Friday when the Main Street Bar and Grille closed its doors in Ocean Township after 40+ years. It was bought by neighboring Seaview Auto Corp for expanded repair facilities.

Along with the great food and drink that will no longer be served at Main Street (and they did have some great burgers, clams, and wings like their Facebook page says), they also hold some great memories of the good times had by people who met there to begin relationships or celebrated the good times in their life by partying there.

There are so many places that were staples growing up down the shore that, even though they're not there anymore, they still live in our hearts and memories.

With pictures courtesy of Steve Eccles and the "Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore Facebook page, some of the places I remember:

(Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
Joey Harrison's Surf Club (Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
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Joey Harrisons Surf Club in Ortley Beach

I don't remember, nor will I ever admit to wearing those shorts.

Here are some more clubs from back in the day that may conjure up some memories for you. Maybe that's where you met that special someone that you are spending the rest of your life with. Maybe they'll bring up a great memory and story to tell when you see them. As for the ones that are still here. Enjoy them while we still have them.

(Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
Mary's Husband's Pub (Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
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Mary's Husbands Pub was located at 18th Avenue Lake Como South Belmar

Who can forget the turtle races?

Reggie's in Belmar (Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
Reggies in Belmar (Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
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Who can forget Reggies in Belmar?

Club Spanky in Long Branch (Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
Club Spanky in Long Branch (Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
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Anyone remember Club Spanky in Long Branch?

I remember seeing a band named "Fresh" play there.

(Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
Concert Poster (Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
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Speaking of bands, let's not forget the Beach House in Point Pleasant.

How many of the bands on this old poster have you seen?

If only we could go back and see them again.

(Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
(Photo: Steve Eccles, 'Down the Shore Things that are not there anymore' Facebook page)
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Speaking of bands you'd like to see again, Who can forget Salty Dog featuring now "Comedy Tornado" Paul Venier? Here's when they played the Silver Dollar in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.

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