New American Restaurants near Manasquan, NJ

“7-19-2025.. The food was amazing! 7 members of my family today, 6 different dishes..everyone of them outstanding: Cobb Salad (2), Shrimp & Grits, Steak salad, Avocado Toast, Grilled Cheese, Flatbread..Creme Brulee, Blueberry Cheesecake. The service, the atmosphere..all perfect!. Thank you Chef Lou! I ❤️ my town and we are so lucky to call you and The Blend our own!“

“Picked up 4 lobster rolls this afternoon. Incredible! Corn salad was equally amazing.😗“

“My husband and I have eaten there many times and have never been disappointed. We went there on Sunday and had a delicious breakfast. Our waitress, Sam, was wonderful. She was pleasant, very sweet, and got our orders completely correct. She was attentive to us, always asking if we needed anything else. She is a very good at her job.“

“Awesome food ! If you’re around ‘squan I recommend grabbing a bite here. Yum“

“Great dinner as response service class act! Loved appetizers and filet and shrimp special excellent“

“My husband and I only just discovered Origins despite living about 2 miles away. The food and service are amazing! I wish we knew about it sooner but we will definitely be back. We started with yummy crab stuffed portobello mushrooms. My lobster risotto special was delicious, and my husband loved his filet. We finished it off with the most unique and delicious combination of flavors, the pistachio ricotta cake. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Delicious meal from start to finish! Don’t skip dessert ?“

“Amazing food, great service, it’s truly wonderful what this kitchen does for the community.“

“Great food and service. Great drinks in spring and summer and byob in winter. Chef is very accommodating for allergies and other requests. Delicous steaks, lamb, pastas and bread! The sushi bar also serves some delish sushi“

“Creative menu, excellent food and the staff was attentive. Highly recommended.“

“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.“

“Great food, good service, and I like how it’s a boat themed restaurant“

“fune dining at its best! friendly staff. we just love it“

“My favorite restaurant in this area. Food is great as well as pricing, service and atmosphere. If you haven’t been there yet, give it a try. You will not be disappointed!“

“My sister from Dallas & I ate there 3 times out of 6 nights- fabulous food!“

“Good eats and super nice owners/staff and customers!!“

“Consistently Excellent as always ! Great food Great service. Menu has something for everyone ! Local items are featured.! Be back soon“

“Excellent food n drinks, awesome service!“

“First visit today. Great breakfast and lunch menu. I had an omelet with home fries. Good was excellent. will definitely return!“

“Perfect way to spend my Birthday dinner Year after year! Always perfect service and food/drinks.“

“The best breakfast and service locally! Wow. The portions are generous, the food absolutely delicious, biscuits OMG, and the kind staff who are so hard working….this is the absolute best spot!“

“Excellent food! Friendly service 🥰👍“

“Delivered a boat by water there a fee days ago. The Harbor Master. (I forget his name) was very helpful, friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable. Even as a non member he treated me and my partner kindly as we delivered a boat for someone else.“

“Ate here with my family after a day at the beach. We were a loud hungry bunch and the pizza did not disappoint. The pizza was hot and very fresh and the sauce was delicious. It was not greasy and the crust was just the right amount of crunchy. We will definitely be back!! Highly recommend!!!“

“Always friendly staff. Bartenders are always so nice. Love the happy hour specials.“

“Fernando at the Brick location was an EXCELLENT server. So pleasant, kind and \nprofessional . Had the Pot Roast was in the mood for comfort food. The mashed potatoes and Pot Roast were absolutely delicious. Everyone loved their meals as well.“

“Their long-standing reputation definitely lives up to the hype! The food and service were both excellent. A big thank you to Renee for taking such great care of us.
We started with the blackened tuna special and chowder—both were fantastic. My husband had the Seafood Fra Diavolo, and I went with the Sea Bass special. Everything was absolutely delicious.
Highly recommend!“

“Everything was wonderful---the service, food, the ambience. Highly recommend you check out Homesick for a great experience.“

“We had gone to Woodys for years and recently started visiting more frequently. Really enjoy the atmosphere and the food is good. The holiday decor is a whole vibe—the owners and staff really went all out to provide a warm, inviting experience for their customers. We are always greeted warmly and made to feel welcome. I always enjoy the time spent at Woodys, whether with friends or family. The seating options are many as the heated outdoor area is available all year long. Good food+great service+awesome ambiance=a fantastic experience.“

“Went there for the first time tonight for my wife and son's birthday. The food and drinks were excellent and the service was great. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Will definitely go back!“

“They have lots of Vegan options , everything was delicious, the service was quick and friendly , and the place was immaculate.“

“I love this place. Great food, people, clean, friendly. Good vibe. Good music.“

“Fabulous atmosphere, our food was perfection. We had margarita, pizza, eggplant, Parm, spaghetti, meatball. San Marzano sauce was fabulous. Would definitely come back again thank you Carly you were a great waitress.“

“Great Lobster and soup was delicious. I highly recommend“

“We went to Brickhouse today and had Brooke as our waitress she was awesome! We had the chili nachos and pretzel for appetizers they were huge and really good! The beer is always ice cold and no matter what you order the food is always great especially the cheesesteak! Highly recommend brickhouse in Neptune Nj“

“Great atmosphere, wait on the weekend is over an hour but you can sit in their colorful Adirondack chairs and order drinks and apps while your waiting.“

“Food , people staff All GREAT!!!!!!!!“

“So good! I love the Gyro, they let me order just a few slices and the service is amazing. I often only have cash and they don't make me use door dash ect. Definitely calling tomorrow and ripping even better. It's just Good ?

Kid-friendliness: Mac and cheese rocks.“

“Awesome time always come here to enjoy a night out awesome drinks and great food“

“Best lobster roll at the Jersey Shore“

“Loved the burgers! The beer cheese sauce was amazing on the Belly Buster Burger. And our server, Em was fantastic.“

“Atmosphere was beautiful , the food was amazing, and our waitress was so attentive and friendly.“

“I can’t say enough about how good the service is and how well prepared the food was. When I tell you my family was very happy with their meals especially my 4 year old, who loved the veggie patty and rice and peas. Let’s not even talk about the fresh made juices. I can’t tell you how satisfying the ginger beer was on this hot day. You definitely get your money worth when eating from here.“

“We were there yesterday with a large party and had a great time watching the games. We sat outside and our server, Allie, was really on her game. We wanted for nothing all day. The food and drink selection was awesome. Drinks were not lacking in the alcohol department and the plates were plentiful. They also had some creative non-alcoholic options that a few of our friends enjoyed. Looking forward to the next time we can get back. I also loved that the place is dog friendly!“

“Sabrina, the bartender was pleasant and attentive. The beers were ice cold, I had the Harvest Hefeweizen on tap. The sampler came out quick and hot. Their wings are amazing with just the right amount of flavor and slow-roasted. I also had the Bacon Guacamole burger that was delicious as well. Everything came out quick and hot.“

“Our dinner last night was excellent with good portions. We enjoyed everything that we had from appetizers to dessert. Our waiter was great and took excellent care of us. i would definitely go back again.“

“Everyone is family at Sunsets. Food, view of the river, music and drinks make a great atmosphere watching the Shark River Sunset.“

“I just had the best Cheeseburger that ever had at the Bond Street Bar and Grill that is tucked away and almost hidden on 208 Bond Street in Asbury Park, NJ. The It is a small bar and grill with a dark almost mystical ambiance on a small one-way street. The bar has a warm and welcoming personality featuring great food, good vibes, friendly staff all in an inviting space of a classic pub atmosphere.“

“Found this restaurant during restaurant week and what a pleasant surprise! Food was excellent, service excellent and a nice unique atmosphere. Some seating family style which adds to the ambiance. BYOB. Excellent meal and especially the deserts (ended up ordering an extra!) they also had nice live guitar player. Easy parking. I will certainly put this place top of the list going forward!“

“Initially, I searched online for a place that served lobster roll and this place came up, but upon arriving there and browsing the menu, lobster roll was not listed, so perhaps it's only a special on occasion. This place was recommended from our AirBnb host, and the other menu options looked great, so we stayed and had lunch anyway. I enjoyed my Bar A's Brisket Sandwich, which on the menu mentioned came with horseradish sauce and au jus. However, when it came to the table, it did not come with those described condiments, so I had to ask our server for both, and received them quickly with no hassle.
We arrived around 11am and it seems this place has it's regulars. The one positioned directly by the entrance was very quick to offer the four women who walked in some cocktails on his tab. We politely declined the drink and we resumed the rest of our visit without any issues from the other guests. If you like that kind of familiar atmosphere, then I would say they seem open and friendly to anyone who is a visiting patron.
My friend ordered the sliders and said they were the best she's had in her life.
Prices were definitely reasonable.“