New American Restaurants near Manahawkin, NJ

“First time here. Very impressed! Very nice restaurant in a small strip mall. Excellent service as well as food. They have a small but varied menu. I ordered the Hanger steak and my wife had the chicken franchise. Delicious! We don't live in the area, but would love to return sometime.“

“Clemmy's is Amazing! Having had a late lunch and a surprise early Mother's Day invite, I only had the Scallop appetizer and Caesar salad and Both were Outstanding and what an upscale and beautiful presentation! I will definately return for a Birthday Entree in June! Highly recommend!“

“Wide selection of burgers. Of course, I get the chicken sandwich. Doesn't come with fries, they have to be ordered separately, but there is a selection to choose from like boardwalk to old bay crab fries. You order at the counter and have a seat with the number you're given. Even before I sat down, they came out with my food. Everything was tasty. Half of our party went home with milkshakes. They recommend the chocolate covered strawberry shake. Staff was great, very friendly! There is a small parking lot available on site.“

“We had lunch with our cousins this past Thursday and the meal was fantasticThe hostess was so friendly and our server Carlos was outstanding so cheerful and patient he actually made our experience so fun and enjoyable. He is one amazing young man“

“Everything is good !! I've never had a bad meal here. Had breakfast today and it was worth the detour off the parkway. Omlet and i got a sandwich with over easy eggs sausage american cheese and French toast as the bread with maple syrup & “

“Great casual food uniquely prepared. A fair amt of choices of chicken or fish. Spicy or mild. Burgers are big and the servings of their other offerings are good sized. You won't leave hungry. They are somewhat pricy. Something to consider with a big group or family.“

“The brisket is excellent the pulled pork is very good and the ribs were good too. I would go back again and again for the brisket and the pulled pork. ribs are not my thing but I still enjoyed them. I would also get the coleslaw again. next time we will try the BBQ beans and cornbread.“

“Came in for an early dinner with my son. We arrived at 4pm. By the time we left there was a wait, and it's obvious why. The food was so good. The wings were delicious, and cooked perfectly. I had the scallops and my son had the cheese steak. Two very different meals and both absolutely incredible. Our waiter was so awesome and attentive as well. Would 100% come back.“

“Absolutely loved Dune 18! Have been dying to try this restaurant and so glad I did. Everything from the appetizer to dessert was amazing. I couldn't stop talking about the tomato soup and Cacio e Pepe! Service was great and I loved how the owners were present introducing themselves and helped out around the restaurant throughout the night. Excited to go back and try more.“

“Memorial Service Luncheon for my brother Jaime…Perfection!?? My family and I were greeted by a lovely staff member outside the entrance followed to the private upstairs room. WOW!! Our room was so inviting…decor simply beautiful!? Centerpieces were exactly as I instructed it to be done on all the tables…a very pretty sheer beige table runner over white linen table cloths and gold flatware with small bouquets of mixed eucalyptus leaves and votive candles along with a variety of eucalyptus, orange ?and lavender towelettes for our family and guests….a very nice touch.As for the food…farm to table ? EXCELLENT!!For starters, a spring salad with fresh peas andmint, mouth watering Crab ? cakes with fingerling potatoes and other fabulous food ending with warm chocolate pudding bread!!Oh! did I mention Justin and staff…AMAZING!!…so attentive to all. I didn’t have to worry about one thing…how well organized BES’s is run.Thank you again for a memorable experience.Stephanie and family ?Parking: Easy access“

“This is an absolute wow restaurant. There is nothing on the menu that's generic and everything has a personal touch to it. I got to meet the owners and they were the most down to earth friendly people. The clams were an excellent appetizer, followed by one of the best medium-rare prime ribs I've ever had. They absolutely nailed it. The rest of my party enjoyed the seafood they ordered. The dry scallops had by others were raved about and the service was top notch. This is a high end seafood restaurant with all the charm of a seaside inn. I absolutely can't wait to go back.“

“One of the fee places in the area that you can make a reservation. Food is the focus based on its affiliation with the culinary school. Not a large menu, but they do a good job with the each item. Almost everything comes with fingerling potatoes. Perhaps a side of mashed potatoes would provide a nice alternative.“

“Excellent place to eat. I've been here 8 or more times over the years on a date night and with three grown boys. Never did anyone order something they did not like. Always good service, fun and creative food for the family. Prices are very fair. My wife loves the fish/shrimp taco and I always get the pulled pork on a pretzel roll. Their catchup is great, not you standard out of the bottle kind. They leave wipes and a roll of paper towels on your table, so you can get messy and not worry. A great casual place to go out and not break the back.“

“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.“

“The owners are cool! Best Bartenders on the island!! Food and spirits are slamming!!! Cold craft beer and wine on tap with ice water on the side. I sit down in my favorite spot at the bar with my special glass filled with gin and homemade tonic created by the mixologist on staff. My favorite sports are on TV while enjoying great conversations with the best customers around. So order a burger it's the best in town or enjoy the raw bar and fish on the menu. There are plenty of vegetarian dishes, steak, and pasta as well. Hope to see you soon! I will be there in my favorite chair with a G n T in hand!!!“

“The restaurant has a great vibe and enjoyed sitting in the bar area and listening to the live musician playing the guitar. The food is consistent and very good with many options to choose from overall give it a very good rating compared to what is available on Long Beach Island.“

“We stayed at Hotel LBI on Saturday for a nice night away We decided to make a reservation at SALT and we couldn't have been happier that we did! The food, service, drinks and atmosphere were second to none! Every single thing about our experience was fantastic I highly recommend you spend your next date night at SALT you will not be disappointed“

“Ate twice recently. Both times food was really good. Had a burger on Saturday after parade..cooked perfectly. They had a Prime Rib special on Sunday evening that was very good and a great bargain. This is no longer just pub grub that was marginal at best. The new menu is very different and some really great options. New chef making a difference. Highly recommend.Dietary restrictions: They offer gluten free buns for their hamburgers and have some other gluten free options.“

“The food was very well prepared and tasty. Way over priced . $60 for an average size piece of halibut over a bit of spinach. Duck was enjoyed by others I was with and at a better price point (still high $48) Menu is always the same. Nothing particularly special, but all good. Service was good. I would suggest this place if the price doesn't matter or it's a very special occasion and you need a more upscale place. Otherwise, save your money. Eat with regular folks (e.g. not the Love Ladies crowd) and save your money for a really special meal that matches the price.“

“Why this has a 3 star rating is a mystery to me... the place is super casual and seemed to have had more locals dining there than visitors. I took that as a good sign. The menu has diverse offerings - I would call it mainly a Mexican place with Italian options - among other things. I had the grilled chicken entree with vegetables and a salad. It was quite delicious! Chicken was pounded thin and they give you a generous portion. The steamed veggies which consisted of broccoli and carrots were really good - super fresh. My two friends had Italian dishes that they enjoyed. Our server was helpful - the food came out fast and the prices were reasonable. Check this place out!!“