45 Best American Restaurants near Long Beach

“We took friends to Dockside last night for their first visit- they loved it! They were very surprised with the entree selection- not what you would expect from a restaurant called "diner"! The food was delicious as always. The service was great even though we were there late, they never made us feel rushed. I highly recommend trying Dockside Diner!!!“

“Great dinner with my husband. Lovely server!!“

“Cute place! I had the roast beef hoagie - spices and sauces were perfect! My husband had the Sergeant Pepper and found it quite tasty as well. We bought crumb cake, but were too full to try it yet! Service was very friendly and worth the drive to the end of the island.“

“Great food & service by Kate💕“

“Great food! Great pricing.! Staff is phenomenal! Always so pleasant ,attentive, and accommodating!! Love to Pardi Hardi w/Nardi's!“

“Fried shrimp and scallops delicious“

“My wife said she though the California wrap was delicious. She has never said that before about take out food. My chicken tacos and the kids food, pizza and a hamburger was great. I thought it was a bit expensive, but not worried about that if they keep the quality as it was. Everyone ate everything. Fresh and not greasy. Good job.“

“We had the scallops scampi over pasta and is was delicious, but for the price i feel 8 scallops and less pasta would have been better. Have been coming here for years, it's very clean but prices don't match the takeout style service. Staff was very friendly, will be back.“

“We absolutely loved our first breakfast experience. By far best omelette I have ever had. Awesome home fries cooked to perfection! Fast and super friendly service 5 stars for sure. We will be back :)“

“Fast service, quality food & they have a doggie menu!!! Highly recommend!“

“We always have a great experience at Wally’s. The staff is wonderful and the food is fresh and tasty.“

“Great , fun place! Good food too!“

“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.“

“Great expereince!! party of 9 for a 12 year old birthday lunch with friends!! staff was awesome. very attentive and accommodating!! 9 very happy customers“

“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.“

“You know what makes Tuckers GREAT…their staff. Just to name a few that are just awesome. John who bartends just excellent customer service and attention to details, Greg, Connor and Tim also great customer service and charming guys. We love Kate always a smile on her face and she is just great. Also Jess hands down best manager on the staff who goes out of her way to greet and serve guests. These people make Tuckers great and make it the constant go to for my wife and me. Keep it up team you’re all awesome and a great asset.“

“Atmosphere was great. Decorated cute for Christmas. Ordered the fried calamari which was cooked perfect and the flavors were great. The mussels were my favorite of the apps we ordered. Light and flavorful. The steamed clams New England style were good too!“

“We love all that Mainland has to offer! So much family fun, delicious food, and great atmosphere.“

“Had the pleasure of staying at the The Gables this past week. I do a good deal of travel and get to see plenty of hotels and inns. This one is right there at the top of the list. Just down the block from the beach, it drips charm, warmth and history yet has all of the modern stuff (AC, TV, WiFi, EV charger etc). Dinner was amazing and the hosts, my friends Steve Beninati and Sondra Beninati as well as the staff really know how to make you feel at home. If you want a place at the Jersey shore for just yourself or for a larger party, this is the place you are looking for.“

“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!“

“Had a great stay for our first time here. Professional and extremely nice staff. Beautifully decorated for Christmas! Kids loved the pool.“

“Pompano Beach HYB was our go to every morning on vacation. Smiling staff knew our name and our order every day. Yummy coffee, too! Highly recommend.“

“Good service, clean, delicious breakfast“

“Our go to place when we go to the island.“

“Their Bloody Muddy Mary the best!! Oysters always my appy! You can't go wrong with any choice from. menu!“

“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)“

“We love this place. Food is amazing, well prepared and innovative. Staff are pleasant, attentive, and informative. We go out to dinner frequently and this place is at the top of our list. We will be back, again.“

“Absolutely the GREATEST salad I’ve ever had….EVER! This is a hidden gem on the island! Owners are amazing and take pride in their business. Everything we’ve ever had on the menu is delicious!“

“Food is great and the service is always on point!“

“fun place good music and food“

“Food and service very good“

“What a gem on LBI! Great establishment! Awesome food! The staff are a bunch of hard working fun folks! Stop in for a latte, lunch or dinner. You will not be disappointed!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“Had a great dinner, pistachio crusted halibut was one of the best pieces of fish I've ever had out at a restaurant , Ryan was an excellent server. Drinks alittle on the pricey side, but a great date night!!“

“Melissa Mazepa was my bartender and was the absolute BEST. If you want to feel welcome, look no further! Fast, friendly, and gave me plenty of delicious options to choose from as I have no clue about anything liquor, or the menu overall! She didn’t make me feel clueless, and was extremely attentive! A great conversationist, and overall has phenomenal service attributes! The atmosphere is fun, while also comfortable. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant, as well as caddy club!“

“Great food with a great view!“

“I've only been to this spot twice but I can tell you I LOVE IT! The menu is huge with plenty of options for everyone. Breakfast was great and the wings were fantastic. They had plenty of options for homemade wing sauces that were great, which you can also buy in a bottle on the way out. Overall great food and environment!“

“I wish I lived closer. 1st time here, it was best cheeseburger club and best french fries I have ever had. Fantastic waitress, and service too.“

“Great food excellent staff so friendly and kid friendly“

“I tried to put another review on Google but since I just entered my first review on April 6th it would not let me submit another one. I was there again this past weekend with my daughter and we ordered the filet mignon and it was amazing!!!! Luke was our waiter on Saturday and he was excellent!!! Potstickers were great as well!!! When my daughter, grandson, girlfriend and others come down Element is certainly our go to place!!! Thank you everyone from the friendly greeting when you arrive to the amazing waiters and waitresses to the chefs and beyond! This restaurant runs like a “Swiss Watch” well done!!!“

“We have been coming here for years and are never disappointed. The food is amazing, the service is great and the owner is wonderful. We will continue to enjoy our weekly visits and will always recommend to our friends and family.“

“Food and staff are always impeccable! It’s been our go-to place for years! Highly recommended!“

“Great meal and service. Just love it there!“

“As someone with Celiac disease, we often "miss out". It's so nice to have a place that "gets" gluten free and offers great options. I had the chicken cheese steak with fries. Both were delicious! The gluten free roll was soft, not dry & crumbly. The fries were some of the best I've ever had - fresh, crisp. Staff was very friendly. Highly recommended giving them a try.“

“I got the cheese Danish, cherry Danish, the raspberry crumb cake and a Cappuccino with butterscotch. they must not have had the raspberry crumb cake bc I received regular. I had the cheese Danish. it looked more like a lobster claw the way it was made, but it was the BEST cheese Danish I have ever had. the filling was creamy, almost like cheesecake but not as sweet. the cappuccino was very good. I haven't tried anything else yet, but I definitely will be returning. if I could give 10 stars, I would“