Marée, a French coastal-inspired bistro and bar, has officially opened in downtown Spring Lake, according to NJ.com, bringing a menu built around fresh seafood, seasonal ingredients and a laid-back coastal vibe. Also, now I know exactly four French words. Even for a nicer town like Spring Lake, isn’t a French bistro a bit too high class and formal for the casual atmosphere of the Jersey Shore? But the owners say the idea is to blend the elegance of a French seaside bistro with the relaxed feel of the Jersey Shore. But a French bistro isn’t something you stumble across every day, especially at the shore.