Salty's Beach Bar In Lake Como Closing

LAKE COMO, NJ — Salty's Beach Bar, in Lake Como, announced Sept. 26 on their Facebook page they are closing.

Salty’s Beach Bar will close its doors permanently on November 3, the owners announced. The bar is located on Main Street in Lake Como, in what used to be Paul's, and they had only been open for two years, having just opened in 2022.

The Asbury Park Press reported this week that Salty's owner Michelle Fontanez reached a settlement with the owner of the property, Reginald Hyde, who also owns nearby Bar Anticipation. She had been trying to purchase the property that houses Salty's Bar from him.

"As I’m sure most have heard all different rumors about Salty’s closing," wrote the bar owner. "As most people know, I have been in a 2 1/2 year long legal battle over the bar. Never in my wildest dreams could I have anticipated what I’ve dealt with over the last few years."

"I am happy to say we came to a settlement agreement that I am happy with. While this has been the hardest time in my life, I am proud of the fact that I never let anyone push me around or bully me into anything. Trust me when I tell you this was not an easy fight in this town!!"

Salty’s Beach Bar will close its doors permanently on November 3rd 2024."

Read the Asbury Park Press' full story: Salty's Beach Bar in Lake Como closes after three-year ownership battle (Oct. 1, 2024)