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 !“

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

“This was our second cruise but first as a Sunset dinner cruise.
The captain was very friendly. Table service was great. Our only wish was that there were more menu options, like meat, besides chicken and salmon, but i think if this happens the price of the River Lady Cruises would go even more up and, in this case, not everyone would be able to afford River Lady Cruises.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Love what you did in support of the young man being harassed with racial slurs! My family and I will be visiting you soon! Thank you!“

“Had a good time, TVs were excellent, the mood was perfect. We enjoyed the food, and our waitress was Excellent. She was very polite, friendly and really cared about how we were as we ate our meal. Courtney R., Applebee’s, Manchester, NJ. checked on us a few times. She definitely did her job well. Thank you to her!!! Richie & Lori
We liked it here, as we rode past.“

“So it is Friday 11: 20 pm i ordered pretzel bites with cheese and chicken fingers with honey mustard. You know, at 5 stars, I gotta give it 3, not bad. Not bad at all. I've had better, but this is this is acceptable very acceptable. And the bartenders that were there, the 2 girls, the brunette and the blonde hair girl, which served me was amazing. At her job considering she was dealing with 15 other drunk people in the bar. I was not intoxicated while I was there to stare to give food. But good job, guys, keep it up your bartenders. There are pretty damn good.They handle a situation, especially when there's only two em in there“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I want to give a very special shout-out to the wonderful manager of this Howell location restaurant, Jose Acevedo , for going above and beyond to help our community. He took on a book bag fundraiser for local children starting school, making sure that these kids will have a brand-new book bag to carry on their very first day. It’s more than just a book bag — it’s a little extra confidence, excitement, and pride for a child starting a new school year. 💕🎒 It says so much about a person when they are willing to use their position to give back and make a difference in the lives of children. Thank you for opening your heart, getting involved, and helping make the first day of school a little brighter for so many kids. This is what community and kindness are all about! ❤️“

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

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

“I had an all around great experience here today for lunch. My server, Krystina, was awesome. She was so friendly, relatable and went above and beyond to make my lunch really great. I got the lemon pepper chicken and it was phenomenal. I can’t wait to come back. Thank you so much. 😊“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Finally tried this place out about a month ago. It’s now my go to place. Actually heading there tonight for dinner. Great food!“

“It can be a Great Experience depending on which Server you get. If you get the Rude one that treats you as if you are bothering them then you're Experience will Be Horrible! Be Careful the Rude Server will not even ask you if you need anything. No Refills! No Desserts! No Extra Tip😉“

“We went there for dinner for the first time tonight and sat outside. Loved the atmosphere of the evening. The service and food were great. We will be going back soon.“

“everything's good lunch or dinner“

“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“

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

“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.“

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

“We were invited to the friends and family breakfast the day before opening. We were all absolutely floored by this place and have already made a new tradition to come every sunday! The wait staff and INCREDIBLE, they are so sweet and so speedy! They were so considerate, turned the fire place off for us, and talked with our kids. The restaurant is clean, calm, almost beachy feeling. The most important...the food was absolutely amazing AND at an incredible price. The portions are large and VERY affordable, while looking and tasting like high end breakfast. This place makes you feel rich, and will thankfully not give your bank account the bill.“

“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“

“Had an amazing pre wedding reception this past Friday and it was exceptional! Pinky was amazing with communication and was such a help the day of the event. Everything we requested they provided and worked with our budget. I would absolutely come back again forever grateful for them providing the space for a memorable night!“

“We went today for opening day. We ordered burgers, chicken tenders and fries. We loved it all!! The chicken tenders were super juicy. My husband said the burger was great. The fries had a nice crunch. Everything was super good and can’t wait to go back!“

“Great food! Decent prices. Love the atmosphere. 🌸 So nice to get a fast food meal that met all of my macros and not a ton of calories.“

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

“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“

“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“

“Really good chicken fingers.“

“BJs does it all perfectly. We frequent the restaurant several times a month, but for the past two months we’ve been ordering delivery for our family of 4 twice a week, they pack, organize and carry everything out TO A T. Thank you and please keep it up, BJs Toms River **All Stars**“

“Totally unexpected delight. I read some of the reviews and am wondering what they’re talking about. I’m 65 years old and have eaten pastrami EVERYWHERE. A Pastrami sandwich is actually the meal I’d request if I were on death row and requesting my last meal. This pastrami sandwich did not disappoint. My super fussy chef husband totally agreed. Great discovery! I’ll be back!!!“

“Great food, friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere!“

“Great spot in Toms River for an affordable and satisfying meal! Chili’s offers a fun atmosphere, friendly service, and plenty of tasty options without breaking the budget. It’s a great place to enjoy a meal with family or friends, whether you’re stopping by for a casual dinner or just looking for a reliable favorite.

Good food, good value, and a great local spot to come back to!

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“Excellent Food!!! 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Will defiantly be going back!“