Live Music Comes To David Burke's Nauti Bar In Sea Bright

SEA BRIGHT, NJ — Celebrity chef David Burke continues to expand his footprint in Monmouth County and the Garden State: There will now be live music, from local Jersey Shore acts, at his Nauti Bar in Sea Bright.

Nauti Bar is an actual tiki bar, located at 1485 Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright. Burke also owns the adjoining DRIFTHOUSE restaurant, located next door. DRIFTHOUSE, said to be one of the best restaurants in the state, is somewhat formal but Nauti Bar is all casual, located just steps off the beach and waves, and open air during the warmer months.

Burke grew up in nearby Hazlet. He also owns Ventanas in Fort Lee and took over the 140-year-old Orange Lawn Tennis Club in South Orange (renamed David Burke at Orange Lawn), according to NorthJersey.com. Burke attracted nationwide fame after he appeared on two seasons of Bravo's "Top Chef."

The live music kicks off this Friday and Saturday nights (Jan. 17,18) from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Here’s the lineup:

Jan. 17: 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Aaron Acoustic, combines folk, jam, rock and blues, remastering the rock classics delivering powerful vocals on his original compositions.

Jan. 18: 6:30 9:30 p.m. - George Becker - Acoustic solo artist, plays stripped -own acoustic versions of classic rock and country hits of the '70s through today. He is also the lead vocalist and songwriter for Jaded Past.

Both DRIFTHOUSE and Nauti Bar are located on the Driftwood Cabana Club property, owned and operated by the Stavola family since 1957. DRIFTHOUSE is open year-round to the public while Nauti Bar is open to the public from October – May 2020, when it will return for use by Driftwood Cabana Club members only. The beach bar offers panoramic views of the ocean and six large screen TVs for NFL, NHL and NBA games.

Nauti Bar is closed on Tuesdays and runs happy hour – what Burke calls “Angry Hour” — daily from 3-7 p.m. and all-day Sunday.