50 Best American Restaurants near Forked River

“Had an awesome brunch this morning. Food was delicious...Danielle was amazing.“

“We went there the other night and I have to say I was impressed with the place.There are plenty of tvs if you like to watch sports and a big open area with tables if you just want to dine.The bartender was friendly and so wwere the customers that were sitting at the bar.The food was really good and we can't wait to go back .I'm going to try the Italian hot dog and my girlfriend wants to try the pizza.You owe it to yourself to try this place out.“

“Love this place! Would love to see baked potatoes back , more salads, and soups. Staff is so friendly, outstanding bunch of people. Meals are well priced.

Kid-friendliness: Kids have good time. What kid could pass up on french friesg0“

“I got to say for sorrows is good real good quick delivery times they're honest if they say a certain time they're there but you got to be careful because when it shows up it is real hot real hot and really good food excellent“

“We had lunch there (arrived before 1pm) sat with popcorn served while looking the menu the place was cool clean and the server was nice it took long to get our orders (we notice the server was alone) we ordered calamari and chicken wings for starter the food was hot and delicious served the salad and soup (my first time and my sisters second time) then i ordered the salsbury steak (it was salty) i like the gravy with onion/mushroom and mashed potato (my sister) seafood scampi (my nephew) cheesesteak and (my niece) sirloin steak.“

“The best service and food.“

“Recently tried the weekend brunch and dinner. My wife has Celiac and we had avoided B2 for several years due to the lack of food options for her. We found the atmosphere enjoyable and food delicious. We really enjoyed both experiences. The menu appears to be nicely updated with GF options that has my wife asking when we're going back. I highly recommend B2 in Bayville.“

“Just celebrated our Mom’s 81st birthday this past Sunday at Dina’s Bistro. What a wonderful experience. Would definitely recommend this warm and friendly restaurant. Food was out of this world - and portions were huge. Thanks Richie for all your help with making this day so special for our Mom.“

“We went here on Thanksgiving. They had their open menu as well as a Thanksgiving dinner, which was delicious. The servers worked as hard as they could. To make sure everybody got their food on time. Click on the refills of your drinks.And you were able to sit out side by the water. If you go, i'm sure you will enjoy it.“

“I love our Manahawkin TGI Fridays! I feel like it’s a town favorite because you see the same friendly faces, and new ones too. That’s definitely due to the staff! Mark, Lily and Susie are an absolute pleasure. They greet you with a warm smile and a friendly hand shake. They make you feel like they were waiting for you to come in. It’s definitely staff members like them that keep everyone coming back. I know that’s why I do.“

“Came here for a quick, Sunday homestyle breakfast and was not disappointed at all. The atmosphere is unique, to say the least, but also gives a lot to start conversations amongst the table. Serving portions were superb and food was very tasty. I have seen other comments and reviews that were very negative and nasty, but everybody can have a bad day once in a while. They were complaining on the service and owner/waiter being rude and yelling. I've seen more positive ratings than negative ones. While not everybody has the same humor, people can definitely be some Debbie downers. All in all, we had a nice experience and enjoyed the food. Ihop who?? Lol will def be back!!!“

“Decent after beach meal at decent beach adjacent prices.

Parking: 15-20 spots right next to the place.

Kid-friendliness: Outside seating, plenty of room to run around.

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs.“

“Food was very tasty and exactly what you want and expect from a NJ diner. They had quite a few daily off menu specials and I went for a classic diner food. Chipped beef on toast, grits and coffee. All tasted really good.

Parking: Plenty of parking on premises

Kid-friendliness: Yes. Easily and happily welcomed“

“We took a long weekend to the Jersey Shore. We stopped in at Meg's Grill for breakfast. Clean, welcoming staff and a great breakfast! What else can you ask? Oh, and pet friendly.“

“We had Kate & Ally’s cater a party at our local community center for 100 people. Everything from securing the date, choosing the menu, the food, and the service was top notch! I am so happy we were able to provide such high quality and creative food, but also, to have had the opportunity to just enjoy the party while the Kate and Ally staff handled it all from set up to clean up! Huge thank yous to Dianne, Lindsay, Janet, and Rich for all their hard work to help make my event special!“

“Joanne is the literal best! We have come here every summer on vacation, and make sure we are in Joanne's section. She is always polite and has always made sure we had a great experience, as well as all of her other tables at the same time. The food is also great, and the dinner was cheap. The restaurant is very nice inside. Joanne is truly an angel!

Parking: Always busy, so street parking is hard to come by. You have to pay, but it's cheap.“

“We went to masons, pretty much right before they closed on a Saturday (1am), and Jeremiah treated us (and everyone else) like we were royalty. He was kind, responsive, entertaining, and pretty much made my bad night considerably better. It was the first time we had been to the bar and will definitely not be the last, for us or our friends. We are officially sold <3“

“Nice place for lunch. Good food and drink.
Efficient, pleasant, and capable staff. Shared the Nachos platter. I had the riblets platter thoroughly enjoyed with a Yeungling. Make a great cup of coffee. Nice atmosphere. Ate at the bar, plenty of booths. Wednesday, 09/25/2024, not crowded. Nice ambiance inside.

Parking: Plenty of parking in their lot.“

“We just picked up our first order,very good!👍👍👍“

“Went here with a party of 8. They don’t accept reservations but they sat our party in a reasonable amount of time. The restaurant was packed! Fun vibe and Friendly and attentive staff.

The food was honestly out of this world delicious. The sourdough toast with ricotta and pistachio might be the best bite I’ve ever had in my life. I had the golden tilefish for dinner and it was cooked beautifully. My wife had the Pork Katsu and it is was also delicious.
Dessert course was awesome. Sticky toffee pudding and an orange cake that will ruin you for all other orange cakes!

Great food, service and vibe!“

“You can tell care is put into this food, not your average reheated frozen slop from most places around. Best mozzarella sticks in the area, a must on their menu. Chicken fingers were also superior to most.

My chicken sandwich was really good, nice sauce too. My husband liked his burger as well. Take out can end of lackluster by the time you get home to eat it, but that wasn’t the case with Big Dogs. Was happy to see them reopen so we could finally try them out.“

“This place has been consistently great for many years. Very fair on prices and all sorts of weekly special food and drink specials. You never feel gouged when getting the bill like many other places around.

Parking: November 1 parking is free until April I think.“

“great food great service great ambiance ....I'll be back“

“Walked in and sat at the bar, our bartender was a wonderful woman named Leen. We’ve been to a few Applebee’s but I have to say Leen was easily one of the most exceptional bartenders we’ve ever had at an Applebee’s or any other bar for that matter. Friendly, attentive, funny and just overall a great person to talk to. Our food came much faster than I or my girlfriend had expected (and it was outstanding). Everything we could’ve asked for, if I could give more stars I would! 11/10“

“I was attending a wedding in Lakewood, NJ. There are surprisingly very few hotels nearby there that aren't on the shore. I had in the past stayed at a Ramada in Toms River, but I learned that it had been sold and turned into an office building. For some reason, Lakewood has very few hotels. I had stayed at one of the only other nearby hotels, a Hilton, but it is overpriced. I saw the Days Hotel, and it got good reviews. The bride's grandmother told me a friend had stayed there and had given a good report, so I booked a reservation. The Days Hotel Toms River was a pleasant surprise. It was the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in! No dirt, no signs of bugs. no stains in the bathtub! No cracked tiles or mismatched wallpaper. And I asked for maid service after the first night, and they gave it to me, complete with all fresh towels, bedding, and amenities, made the bed, vacuumed, and cleaned the coffee area, even not waiting until late in the afternoon, as some hotels do. And it looked like the hotel had just been redecorated. Not 1950s dreary with holes in the carpet and broken tiles in the bathroom. Very tasteful with light, simple colors: just the way I like it. The hotel was very quiet, no rowdy guests, and it was set back from the highway, so no road noise, as well. And a big parking lot in front (free) with no driving around and around for a space, even after I returned from the wedding late at night. And it is conveniently located to the main streets leading to Lakewood, which was important to me. Staff was nice, and there were two computers in the lobby with Internet + a printer for guests to use. It's a four-story hotel, and I had a room on the top floor, which I had requested. I had noticed before I left that the room rate (AAA - two double beds) since I made the reservation had gone down. I pointed that out when I checked in, and the agent behind the desk matched that rate. And there was always someone behind the desk, regardless of time of day. And they answered the phone!! There was a restaurant in the hotel that I didn't use, but they were very nice and gave me plastic silverware and disposable dishes so I could eat in my room the special-diet food I had brought. The room also had a large mini-fridge (that functioned well!) So overall I would say it was much better even than staying at the old Ramada. And better than the Hilton. at a much lower price. And 1, 000 times better than an old Best Western I stayed in once, which apparently is also kaput. Only complaint was that one of only two elevators was out of order, and it wasn't fixed the whole time I was there (3 days, 2 nights). But there usually wasn’t a wait for the other elevator.“

“The Grove was amazing. I mean the food was great. Our Host Kelly was amazing. when I tell you she went above and beyond from the beginning to the end. shawn n Megan was exceptional. I could not asking for a better team to work with. you guys were amazing. your boss should give you a raise. cause you went above n beyond“

“I would give them 3 out of 5 stars. since the day they opened, inconsistent with food and drinks. one day the sliders are medium, the next well done. one day your $16 martini is full, the next it's missing the top inch of the drink. one day the pizza is ok, the next time is soup. last time the service was just ok. tonight she was great.“

“Doyle's Pour House has great food and service in an ideal (and family friendly) "neighborhood pub" setting. My food choice is the the Soccer Sauce wings "thrown back on the grill" with a side of extra sauce and a cold beer....yum!" And their Tuesday Musical Bingo and Wednesday Trivia on Tap are the best the shore has to offer!“

“I’m always a happy customer. They’re always hospitable and friendly, and food is delish!!“

“The cheesesteaks were delicious, but I wished I noticed the disgusting fan that was above the ordering counter before I ate there. The fan is full of so much thick dust that I felt sick after eating there. Makes you wonder if the kitchen is really clean.“

“My wife and I go on the River Lady for a dinner cruise every chance we get and definitely every September for our anniversary. A great experience with good food considering it’s brought onto the boat in hot boxes, the staff is very attentive and friendly. The views are awesome. Night dinner cruises have been great with a DJ and the Captains are great too. We highly recommend this activity. You will be pleased that you went. We hope you try it and have a wonderful time.“

“Absolute favorite spot for pizza, clams on the half shell on the Jersey shore. They make an amazing stile of pizza with pico de Gallo on top, the crust is always thin and crispy! Also the best garlic bread I’ve ever had. My mom and I always try and come visit often from point plesant because it’s that much better here! Also super kind owner, and staff!“

“The Lava Java, starting with the owner Brooke and the entire staff, is a jewel at the Jersey shore. Highly recommend. 10 stars out of 10.“

“excellent food was fresh..staff was helpful n attentive“

“We have been going to Black Eyed Susan's since their prior location across the street when it was BYOB and I can't believe it's actually gotten better in terms of menu and the cocktail menu is amazing too. With the addition of Marigold this summer they've reached the next level. We hope to rent it out next year for a private event. Could not recommend it enough if you're on Long Beach Island (or even if you have to drive the bridge)“

“All around great place, service, food, drinks“

“Really enjoy this place great raw bar“

“We had breakfast on Friday here for the first time. The food came out quickly and was hot & delicious. The home fries were extra good! Service was fast and friendly.“

“Great drinks, food & music“

“Looooooove Captains. Great food, excellent bartenders, and always a fun time at the Tiki.“

“My hubby and I had the best Italian Hot Dog at Dickey’s with a side of crispy onion rings and fried sweet plantains. Great service too! The place was immaculate and reminded us of a 50’s diner. I would highly recommend!“

“Great food! Great service. Warm and cozy. I asked for chocolate martinis, they were perfect.“

“Great thanksgiving day meal today … food was fabulous… Kate our server was very attentive… thank you Lefty’s!!!“

“Best Patty melt in the State of New Jersey fresh juicy Lots of saute onions equality meat Grill tasty rye bread You won't get another better than poppies Patty melt My go to Place for quality food“

“I had brunch catered this past weekend and everything was excellent. My guests raved about the food. It arrived fresh and still hot with a great variety of items, including fresh fruit, homemade muffins, yogurt parfaits and delicious sandwiches, potatoes and pastas. Monica was great to work with and the chef was excellent. I highly recommend A Thyme for All Seasons both for catering and dining.“

“My granddaughter & I were there for lunch today & we had Denise as our server (waitress), she was so nice & very patient - I give her 5 🌟 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🥰“

“It’s good food after a long day.“

“My go to place not only for lunch but all the other goodies they have Todays Beef Barley was amazing and the the Trooper sandwich was also great and a little too much to eat in one sitting but they are only too willing to box for you I find their helpers to be very friendly and they go above and beyond helping me to my car with my packages Can’t say enough about Rich the owner who knows most of his customers by name and always stops by to say hello Nice to go to a place that makes you feel comfortable“

“I am extremely fussy about how, my Steak & burgers are cooked (Pittsburgh Blue) The chef last night "Hit it outta park perfect" the entire night was awesome, atmosphere is fantastic, if you want a home town Pub with great prices, great atmosphere and amazing food, you will not regret it .. going to the Lighthouse.“