41 Best American Restaurants near Lakehurst

“The Food is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and Sandy and all her Employees are ALL SUCH WONDERFUL PEOPLE. We ALWAYS leave with a Full Belly and Heart.“

“good food, great bartenders“

“Amazing staff and food priced right ! The chicken francese was amazing !“

“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!!!“

“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“

“The food was great! I ordered a crispy chicken sandwich and it was so fresh and delicious. Everything is very fairly priced. I can’t wait to come back!“

“Don't know why an online order should have a convenience fee?“

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

“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.“

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

“The staff was fantastic. We loved the boat and the food was better than expected!

However I HIGHLY recommend hosting an “Adults Only” night. There were screaming, crying, jumping children, weaving in and out of the poor wait staffs legs all night. Parents simply not watching/caring about what their kids were doing, actually insane. It really ruined what was meant to be a romantic & relaxing evening for us.“

“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“

“Tony, Karlo, Giovanni, and the rest of the staff including the kitchen staff are an absolute pleasure. They all go above and beyond to ensure everyone enjoys their meals and experience to the utmost extent. All of the food they prepare is of excellent quality and very consistent, I have never been disappointed. Highly recommended.“

“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.“

“Wow! Today was my first time eating Mahana Fresh! DELICIOUS! I created my own bowl, but I’m looking forward to trying more ! Honestly my new obsession !! Don’t hesitate just try it ! Healthy and delicious 🤤“

“I would recommend this location for its comfortable setting and location. The staff are attentive and the service is genuine. The management and owner operator are always welcoming and kind . The food is good as well so , visit the place and enjoy your time . Tuesday Night Bingo with Prices lol“

“Really great facility lots of turf fields a good snack stand just excellent all around.“

“Excellent food and friendly customer services every time!!“

“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!“

“Very accommodating great food and staff“

“great staff friendly service and tasty food“

“Really good chicken fingers.“

“I wasn’t sure what to expect here, but I guess I’d call it a not-quite-balabus level steakhouse.
I went with 4 other people and ordered a steak which was okay, tasty but nothing crazy. When your paying their prices, a satisfactory steak just doesn’t cut it.
The design? Meh. And this was before all the competition came around. Now you really gotta up your game.
Not impressed by the ambience.
The service was ok too.
Listen though, I walked out with a full stomach, and that, my friend, always deserves 4 stars.“

“The atmosphere Is Beautiful and the food was amazing I got the special which was ribs with mac & cheese and they were so tender, and the mac & cheese was delicious our waiter was friendly (young man with curly hair) and it felt very homey in there on a rainy day drinks were very good too“

“I LOVE this Applebees, I go to this one specifically to be served by waitress Cat. The first time I’ve went to the Manchester Applebees her service was wonderful and she was such a delight, I am a pretty picky eater and make a lot of alterations to my meals and she understands and makes sure to write down everything without judgement. Absolutely fantastic waitress and environment. Food never came out wrong.“

“While we usually have a great experience here and usually go 1 a month lately, last night, the food really missed the mark. Burger was terrible. The lemon garlic chicken could have had more flavor, though it was anything but dry. We usually just get the steaks but opted for something else, clearly was a bad decision on our part. Drinks were great. Service was great.“

“An absolutely fantastic food experience at The Grove! The service was flawless, the management was attentive and professional, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Everything from start to finish was top-notch. Can’t wait to come back! 🌿🍽️“

“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 🌟 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🥰“

“Great food and no wait at the bar, Nicole was awesome,highly recommend Stone Fire Grille“

“Dylan( Baby face D)! is my Main guy when I walk in the door at the ?. Brian runs a tight ship on fridays. Had so much fun . Live crowd and great food. I mean these drinks are so good. You ever have a bowl
of cinnamon toast crunch and then drink the milk. Whaaaaat!!!! . Go see the crew and have a ball at the neighborhood Bees. Ayyyeee!“

“This place was interesting. I went there for food, and realized it's in a top golf. The food was not as expensive as I expected, and it was also better than I expected. The atmosphere was really weird tho. It felt like I was in a new car dealership with LED lights and a smell of rubber.

With that said, I still give it an 8/10. The staff were very friendly, the food was great, it was pretty cheap, I had a good time. Just be ready to be surrounded by top golf dad's ?“

“Great delicious food! It will satisfy your taste buds for sure!“

“The breakfast is awesome there I raped that place at 5 because every time I come in there the waitress the owners and all the workers are greathey're always helpful pleasant Goodness for a better experience than Town & Country bakery I would never go anywhere else for breakfast that is at awesome place I could never cheat I tried other places couldn't get the same breakfast Town & Country diner is the best couldn't ask her a better breakfast lunch breakfast or dinner“

“When I arrived I wasn't expecting much. I sat at the bar and was greeted promptly. I asked what was good and was told that if I like Sushi that is was really good! So I ordered some. It was fantastic!!

Good food, fast service and great atmosphere! I am definitely coming back!“

“We arrived for lunch on a cold Saturday in December. We were the only customers in the place. The place was very nice. The guy that served us also worked in the back. It felt very authentic to a family run restaurant. The food and drink was good and reasonably priced. Others have mentioned credit cards. Cash is preferred, but they do accept cards. However using a card adds a small fee to the bill. Overall, we enjoyed the experience, and would stop in again, if in the area.“

“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“

“Freddy’s is a place that makes everyone happy. It’s not just shakes and burgers. Their onion rings are so delicious. The chicken puts the other places to shame. I love the hotdogs. You’ll do yourself a disservice if you don’t leave with a pint of their frozen custard or a concrete.“

“We have gone here every weekend ever since we found out about this place! I wish they opened earlier than 11 am :( - Their coffee (specifically lattes) are out of this world. Before, LaVazza had my favorite lattes, but now CB does! Not only that, but $4-5 for an amazing good sized-coffee? I have probably had 15 by now and I have never had a bad one. I've tried most of their specialty candy bar lattes but the Jack Frost is my favorite - Service is outstanding. I've been served by multiple employees and so far they've all been extremely nice and helpful. Both dine-in and take-out. They are also very fast - Food is also extremely good, but, in my opinion a bit too expensive for what it is. However, the size is decent and it tastes very high quality. 15% lower price would be better. The chicken parm sandwich and caesar salad are my favorites and one of the best I've ever had (longhorn beats their caesar). Food has not disappointed so far - Environment is also nice. Clean area, clean bathrooms, and bonus that it's not always jam packed so it's quite peaceful Food I have tried and enjoyed: quesadilla, grilled chicken nachos, fries, caesar salad, classic pizzette, cheeseburger, sicily stuffed chicken wrap, chicken brushette wrap, chicken broccoli cheddar wrap, chicken cordon bleu wrap. Their chicken is also fantastic“

“Excellent place to dine. Food was very good. Restaurant was very cozy. Server, Lauranne, is terrific.“