There are so many wonderful things about fall: cooler days, turning leaves, football and the return of soup season!

But the change also means saying goodbye to some of our favorite Shore restaurants, the beach-town spots that flourished in summer and now are winding down. Some have already closed.

Don't be too sad – opening days will be here before we know it, bringing lobster rolls and fried clams, soft-serve cones and oceanfront cocktails.

Here is a list of Monmouth and Ocean County seasonal restaurants and their closing dates. To see which dishes readers will miss most, watch the video above.

9th Ave. Pier, Belmar: Open through the end of September, depending on weather.

Avon Pavilion, Avon: Closed Sept. 12

Biggy's Beach Grill, North Beach Haven: Closes Oct. 6

Bird and Betty's, Beach Haven: Closes Oct. 27

Black-Eyed Susans, Harvey Cedars: Closes in mid-October

Boulevard Clams, Surf City: Closed Sept. 15

Dom's Drive-in, Beach Haven: Closes Oct. 15

The Food Shack, Point Pleasant Beach: Closes Oct. 27, weather permitting

Gazebo Grill & Sushi Bar, Beach Haven: Open through the first week of October

Howard's Restaurant, Beach Haven Gardens: Open through Columbus Day weekend

Lenny and John's Subs, Beach Haven: Closes Oct. 6

Mud City Crabhouse, Stafford: Closes Dec. 8

Parker's Garage & Oyster Saloon, Beach Haven: Closes Oct. 6

Red's Lobster Pot, Point Pleasant Beach: Closes Sept. 22

Sea Dogs Grille, Barnegat: Closed, will reopen Mother's Day weekend 2020

Ship Bottom Shellfish, Ship Bottom: Closes Oct. 13

Stewart's Root Beer, Point Pleasant Beach: Closes mid-October

Strollo's Lighthouse Italian Ice, various locations: Dates not yet announced and closures vary by location, but last year's dates were between early September for the Point Pleasant Beach store and the end of October in Red Bank.

The Beach House, North Beach Haven: Closes Oct. 5

The Boatyard, Stafford: Closing dependent on weather.

The Boondocks Fishery, Red Bank: Closes Sept. 19

The Chicken or the Egg, Beach Haven: Closes Oct. 27

The Sandbox Cafe, Surf City: Closes Dec. 1. The Ship Bottom location is closed.

Viking Fresh Off the Hook, Barnegat Light: Closed Sept. 15

Woodie's Drive-in, Ship Bottom: Closing the end of October

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Sarah Griesemer joined the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey more than 15 years ago and has held a variety of positions since, but the work she does now is her favorite: food writing. Her favorite stories to write are the ones that make a difference for the Shore’s mom and pop restaurants. Write to her at sgriesemer@gannettnj.com and follow @jersey.shore.eats.