Restaurants in Manalapan

“Watch out Franklin - Jersey’s got it! Award worthy bbq - fall off the bone ribs, tender brisket and pulled
Pork to die for without any sauce - BUT bring out the sauce and forget about it! Next level experience. Well worth the over an hour drive! Kindest family-run business. Your new friends from PA. J & M.”

“Great food and reasonable price!!!”

“Such an awesome restaurant . Was recommended by a friend. We are definitely going to be a regular customer now. Friendly staff, great ambiance. For vegetarians , try the falafel platter and the zucchini Eggplant chips”

“very tasty, very good service and delicious food 👍”

“Hi all! Thanks for your comments! Im the new owner and really was interesting reading all of your comments! Bread House is under new management since February 2022 . We are trying hard to make things better and keep customers happy and healthy! Please don’t hesitate to rich out and give us a call if u have any issues or complaints! I will be happy to hear you and make things better! Bread House is only authentic Georgean restaurant in the area so its very important to do the business right! Thanks again! Please come in and try us!”

“Great food and great service! The best desserts!”

“Ordered in 24 hrs trays of chicken parm, francise, pizza as well as pasta dishes. Everyone loved the food and I had great service. Thank you to the amazing staff!”

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“I had heard so many good things about Nikko's so I stopped by for a take out meal the other day. From the time I walked through the door, I had a great experience. The decor is really nice, the restaurant clean and the people working there are even nicer and very helpful. I ordered the seafood hibachi entree. The smell was so good I couldn't wait to get home to eat it. I wasn't disappointed. The meal was delicious, plentiful and made with FRESH ingredients”

“old school Diner, great food, not too expensive and the waitress Michelle is very courteous and has a sense of humor very old school style waitressing A+++++”

“had a problem but the manager was very concerned and made us happy we went.food absolutely delicious.”

“I was a great experience decorate the place, and I had a chance to tried their food. It was amazing, definitely will be back and will bring friends and family for a dinner. Thank you”

“EXCELLENT... food was AMAZING!!! large portions- we were stuffed!!!”

“My granddaughter had her graduation dinner here. It was absolutely fabulous. Lovely atmosphere, fantastic service & the food was amazing. Can’t say enough how great this restaurant is. I would highly recommend this restaurant to family & friends.”

“They are truly a tribute to a neighborhood business. Outstanding food, and customer comes first atitude. Congratulations !!!”

“Really loved this place. The food was so delicious, flavorful, and homemade tasting. And the people working there were just as amazing super warm, friendly, and welcoming. You can tell they really care about their guests. Will definitely be coming back 🇬🇪”

“The food tasted great. The service here was good. Wish the best of luck to Edgar and Melliase.”

“Amazing party with plenty of delicious foods and drinks. highly recommended to everyone who likes party 🥳 thanks to Alex and Irina for the live music band.”

“I came upon this deli while driving thru the area. I was hungry and decided to stop and see what was available. To my surprise the menu was very inviting , the prep area is in full view. You get to see your food being prepared. Let me tell you I haven't seen a cleaner deli that was so clean you could eat off the floor. I've been going there regularly and the food is excellent , prices are very fair. Tables to sit at while eating are always clean. This deli deserves 10 stars.”

“The ice cream is decent if you are on Route 33 looking for a sweet treat. It is not our favorite. It is a staple in Manalapan, but find that the quality has gone down. It does say that they do not accept cash, but they do allow tap if you go to the window. Staff is very nice.”

“Love the food 👌🏻👌🏻so fresh and taste so good”

“Came for dinner on Friday around 6:30pm. Recommend making reservation on Friday Evening otherwise take a seat at the bar or will need to wait. The fish was fresh and presentation done well. Seeing the chefs put the dishes together was a nice experience as well. A bit slow with the order but most likely its because the place was full. Would recommend 18 pieces sashimi, salmon tartar and tako su. Over all a great place to stop by if you want fresh sushi and want to bring in your liquor.”

“Fantastic food and a great atmosphere!”

“Got food from there for the first time yesterday, absolutely delicious!!”

“excellent service and Delicious food”

“An Episode of the Podcast Local neighborhood experts Sharon and Kyle was filmed here 1/8/25 at California Cold Co in Brick NJ. Upon first entering this chic coffee shop, you can’t help but noticing the stylish trendy muted palettes, industrial ceiling and altogether sophisticated atmosphere. The key elements are clean lines, uncluttered space, and focus on natural elements. The star of the show the coffee. My co-host Kyle and I stayed with the traditional coffee with a shot of espresso and cold brew, however, there are endless specialty coffee drinks to choose from as we were leaving. We were offered a complimentary avocado toast, which was delicious. If you’re looking for Instagrammable photos and modern space look no further than California Cold Co. in Brick New Jersey. Sharon McKenzie-Venning ADK Realty 732-232-4308 McKenzie-Venning.realtor & Kyle Farrell CrossCountry Mortgage 7324569609 are local residents, the two incredible professionals are in the Estate Sales, Real Estate and Mortgage space. Always remember, If you are interesting in finding a house or finding a buyer for your house contact Sharon, Realtor. Equally important, if you are seeking any loan or financing options Kyle can fund you. They love talking about coffee by spotlighting local eateries. In addition, highlighting local neighborhood events. You can catch them on Facebook Live 12ish on Every Wednesdays on their Facebook group page. Replays on YouTube or Spotify WE LOVE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD & BEYOND!”

“Andre is great. the food is amazing”

“Place is very welcoming. Always has great music. Very friendly girls behind the counter and the boss is always extremely kind to every single person. Pizza is out of this world and the food never disappoints. La dona just gained a loyal customer !!”

“Delicious food with great prices and deals!”

“We had the joy of being here, the food was good, it was quiet.
Place, the guys are very friendly, the owner is very friendly and talks to us, if you are close, go and try!! We will be back soon”

“The best food and the greatest staff ever!! We love having Bruzzese’s in Manalapan 💗”

“Food court under poker room. I only order from make your own salad. Many options for salad and dressings. Good size for money considering you're in a casino”

“Emilio’s new Bar Pie is hands down the best Bar Pie that I’ve ever eaten. It’s handcrafted and the crust is perfection. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!!”

“Great food great service as always!!”

“Victoria is awesome ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Excellent staff and good coffee. The coffee always smells and tastes fresh. The quality of service is above and beyond. Victoria is my favorite; very sweet, friendly, and professional. I like her personality a latte. She’s the epitome of awesomeness and an asset to corporate. A+ 👏👏👏”

“Great experience,really good food,drinks,very good service and a beautiful place and decorations 😍”

“Great everything egg bagel sandwich.. They were so NOT cheap on turkey so my sandwich was piled high..
Seating is limited and tight but worth it for a great bagel (this coming from a NYer)”

“We tried this bakery through the Too Good to Go app and am so glad we did! The best rolls and rye bread along with several delicious pastries. Definitely a great value!”

“Best bagels in the area and maybe all of Jersey! They do not offer bagel sandwiches but the bagels are perfect enough on their own to make up for it! Service is extremely fast even when they are busy. They are cash only but do offer an ATM”

“Our favorite spot for take out :) Sal and his staff are the best. La Rosa in Manalapan is everyone’s favorite for a reason!”

“We ordered a 50 piece tray of chicken for a fourth of July party. Literally everyone came up to us telling us how good the chicken was. Couldn't be happier with the choice to go with them.”

“I came here for a 50 th Birthday party!! Had a blast !! The room was Beautiful and the Food and service was great!!! I would highly recommend this place for a party!!”

“Best pizza in Monmouth county ! Friendly owner - great price ! Always stop in when in the area and worth driving out to !!”

“Can't say anything about food and service because I didn't buy anything. Came here for a concert/show and it was nice. Bar is on one side, and there's an open floor with a stage on the other. Sound quality was good, they allowed re-entry (which every place should do, but most don't). Parking was good since it's in a shopping center. I mostly go to hardcore and metal shows, so things get a bit rowdy and I always have to scope out a venue before taking my dad there for a show and I can gladly say this venue is safe for old people at heavy shows.”

“Awesome atmosphere they just redid the whole interior. Very homie service is awesome. Food is fantastic. Will highly recommend any time.”

“I love this place, great food and the people are awesome 👌”

“Order from there often. There's a little bit of a language barrier when ordering, however the food is always very good, fresh and the portions are generous.”

“This Dunkin is very spacious inside. I was traveling with my family and was in the area, looking for a comfortable place to be able to sit down and get some work done. They have multiple styles of chairs and tables to sit or work at. The seating was comfy and they provide free wifi. I was able to enjoy my tea and chocolate glazed donut, along with my book while my husband and sister did their zoom meetings. It was very clean and the staff was nice. Even though there was light music playing, it was still pretty quiet. This was exactly what we were looking for and was perfect for our needs.”

“Noice food noice iced tea.”

“The food is really great. Big portions and better than other Chinese restaurants in the area as well as surrounding counties. We have gone there many times. Suki is nice, hospitable and makes the dinner enjoyable.”

“Best bagels in manalapan. Cash only payments . But the authentic bagels made here are the best . Having been spoiled growing up in Brooklyn. There products are true to what bagels are supposed to be and taste .”

“Stopped by for a beer and ended up with a rack of ribs. Nice little spot and food was great.”

“First time ordering. I had chicken with mixed Chinese vegetables and white rice. It was delicious. Nice portion for the price. I will be ordering from here again. ?”

“Never been, but it was great !! Never had custard - it was so creamy and harder than ice cream !! The service was sweet too !! I’m thrilled to see the buckets 🪣- definitely handing these out to my family and friends ice cream 🍦”

“I've tried all the local pizza joints, and this is the best in this area. Super friendly staff, always attentive. Not sure what it is about the dough, but it's so much better than the other places. I like the sesame crust on the round pies, the jersey square pie is our go to for Friday pizza night. I can't recommend the Peter's Special, though, not sure what it was but the crust on that one was like cardboard when we tried it

Update: I had to take one star off, as my latest visit they added a 3.9% credit card surcharge. That’s a bit excessive. It’s understood that the banks charge around 3-3.5% to process the transaction. How about split it with the customer?? Hate to say it but I had to cut back on going out for pizza, last visit I paid $75 for two pies! With the tax, tip, and credit card fee. Weekly pizza night is now monthly pizza night....”

“Our server Steve (bald guy) was incredibly attentive and kind. The dine-in experi3nce was nice and clean. The food was honestly some of the best chinese food I have had. I don't know how the ratings are not higher for this place. The chicken wings were some of my favorite fried wings that I've had. They were big, flavorful, cooked to perfection, and had a hint of spice. The shrimp and broccoli was delicious and the shrimp were big. We also had egg foo yung and my mom loved it. The only criticism I would have is that I would want more soy sauce on the rice for flavor, but even that was a small thing. I would rate this place a 4.7 out of 5. I live about an hour away but if I'm in the are again, I would definitely make it a point to stop here. Loved the food, service, and the place itself. God bless them and I wish them all the best going forward.”

“Best sushi around! Fresh and the service is quick!”

“Our server Aiden was so kind and efficient! Jesus, our busser was also extremely personable and helpful when it came to choosing menu items. Love this applebees - been coming here for over a decade now :)”

“Don’t have a Panera where I live in Brooklyn but when I visit New Jersey I always go there for a quick bite!!❤️”

“Love the coffee! Iced or hot. Also the bagel twists are delicious.”

“Just brought 2 friends there for lunch. My friend and I both had the seafood omelet with fruit and it was outstanding! My other friend had the chicken sandwich and loved that, too. Taylor was our waitress and said she would advise the chef of how much we liked the whole brunch!”