50 Best American Restaurants near Stafford

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

“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 :)“

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

“Great burgers, fries & milkshakes! Glad we stopped to check it out!! Def will go back!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Good service, clean, delicious breakfast“

“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.“

“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)“

“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 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!“

“Looooooove Captains. Great food, excellent bartenders, and always a fun time at the Tiki.“

“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!! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟“

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

“Great food & service by Kate💕“

“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!“

“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?“

“Great food with a great view!“

“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.“

“I got to say for sorrows is good real good quick delivery times they're honest if they say a certain time they're there but you got to be careful because when it shows up it is real hot real hot and really good food excellent“

“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“

“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.“

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