50 Best American Restaurants near Stafford

“Love this place, but was very disappointed in the happy hour oysters on 7/9/25….. very small….. other than that, everything else was great“

“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.“

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

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

“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!!!“

“Nice clean restaurant serving great food with wonderful staff. Excellent menu for everyone. Pleasant atmosphere. Enjoyed the cheese and sausage Omlette with pancakes and OJ. Carafe of coffee at table, wonderful.

Parking: Plenty of parking in their lot, stand alone building in Stafford Square Mall. Easy access from Route 72 East.“

“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 :)“

“Had the #6, blue cheese burger and fries for Fathers day dinner delivered. Wow!!! Double meat patties cooked perfectly, heap if crispy fried onions, 2 thick fresh tomato slices, fresh chopped lettuce and a heap if blue cheese. The fries are addicting, I had to stop myself from eating them so I could take a bite of my burger, lol. Other places would charge $15.00 or more for a burger this big but it was only $10.00 and bogo, which my wife unfortunately did not take advantage of, I most likely would have have had it for breakfast the next day. Burger n fries 10/10, delivery 7/10, it was starting to get cold, the restaurant is 10 minutes from my house.“

“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!“

“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“

“First time here this past Tuesday. The food was phenomenal. I took a friend from Brooklyn and she was very impressed also! We got the local oysters, New England clam chowder, Flounder picatta and the roasted chicken dish. All excellent!!“

“We had Kate & Ally’s cater a party at our local community center for 100 people. Everything from securing the date, choosing the menu, the food, and the service was top notch! I am so happy we were able to provide such high quality and creative food, but also, to have had the opportunity to just enjoy the party while the Kate and Ally staff handled it all from set up to clean up! Huge thank yous to Dianne, Lindsay, Janet, and Rich for all their hard work to help make my event special!“

“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.“

“Went here with a party of 8. They don’t accept reservations but they sat our party in a reasonable amount of time. The restaurant was packed! Fun vibe and Friendly and attentive staff.

The food was honestly out of this world delicious. The sourdough toast with ricotta and pistachio might be the best bite I’ve ever had in my life. I had the golden tilefish for dinner and it was cooked beautifully. My wife had the Pork Katsu and it is was also delicious.
Dessert course was awesome. Sticky toffee pudding and an orange cake that will ruin you for all other orange cakes!

Great food, service and vibe!“

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

“Had an awesome brunch this morning. Food was delicious...Danielle was amazing.“

“We have a great time when Chef prepares food as we the participants get to ask questions about products, recipes, etc! He makes the presentation fun and we always learn something new! Cinco de Mayo dishes were spectacular! Love this place!“

“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!“

“I have to give it to this place, it does not look like much sitting inside Fantasy Island Amusement Park in Beach Haven LBI, however with the expanded seating area and some pretty cool menu items like ribbon chips drizzled with bacon and sour cream and cheese and pulled pork sliders, it really hits the spot! I was pleasantly surprised how good it was and how clean the seating area is as well. Staff is really friendly as well. Make it a point to grab something to eat here while visiting!“

“We just had my 60th birthday celebration at The Gables last weekend. The Gables is our “go-to” place for our yearly special occasions; Valentines Day, birthdays, anniversaries. My party was extraordinary! You really know how to throw a party! Every one of my guests loved it. They couldn’t believe the beauty of the venue; the gorgeous flowers outside and beautiful decor inside; the gourmet food and the lovely, lovely staff. Everyone had a great time. The owners are such lovely people. I also highly recommend La Fourchette who did amazing charcuterie platters for me, delivered to the Gables for me, that everyone enjoyed when they arrived at the party. I can’t express to you what a perfect day we had! Many thanks for all of your attention to detail and your complete excellence in every way! Can’t wait to come back in a few weeks!“

“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!!!“

“You have to try the ranch fries they come with potato wedges but no get them with regular fries. To much potato with the wedges and takes the other flavors away with just potato. Food is amazing especially the scallops wrapped in bacon, and the seafood bisque. Been coming here for years and will continue with many more years.“

“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!“

“We went there the other night and I have to say I was impressed with the place.There are plenty of tvs if you like to watch sports and a big open area with tables if you just want to dine.The bartender was friendly and so wwere the customers that were sitting at the bar.The food was really good and we can't wait to go back .I'm going to try the Italian hot dog and my girlfriend wants to try the pizza.You owe it to yourself to try this place out.“

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

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

“Good service, clean, delicious breakfast“

“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.“

“fun place good music and food“

“Food and service very good“

“Love this place! Would love to see baked potatoes back , more salads, and soups. Staff is so friendly, outstanding bunch of people. Meals are well priced.

Kid-friendliness: Kids have good time. What kid could pass up on french friesg0“

“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.“

“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!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

“Great thanksgiving day meal today … food was fabulous… Kate our server was very attentive… thank you Lefty’s!!!“

“Fast friendly service as well as Drinks being tasty. The food portion size was plenty for a nice amount of leftovers for lunch. So very delicious.“

“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!!“

“Great food with a great view!“

“Had a wonderful retirement party there on 06/07. Everything was perfect. From the table settings to the personalized menu. The servers were excellent and the food was outstanding and got rave reviews from our guests and family. Calloways has always been a favorite of mine and now has many more. Thank you to the owner and all your amazing staff. And I think you have a few more converts to your Paul Bunyan Bloody Mary’s. They were yummy.“

“Best wings I've ever had. Make sure to get them 'back on the grill'! Only real complaint is that this place is too small to accommodate all the people that want to frequent it.. but how can I hold Doyle's popularity against it?“

“I am extremely fussy about how, my Steak & burgers are cooked (Pittsburgh Blue) The chef last night "Hit it outta park perfect" the entire night was awesome, atmosphere is fantastic, if you want a home town Pub with great prices, great atmosphere and amazing food, you will not regret it .. going to the Lighthouse.“

“Had the best experience tonight at dinner!! The food was great and being on the water never better. Our server Izzy made our night so positive and fun!! She was sweet and attentive and having a great server really makes the night special!!“

“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 & service by Kate💕“

“Consistently wonderful, a quintessential LBI restaurant. A favorite meal is the prime rib, always done to perfection.“

“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!“