5 Best American Restaurants near Stafford

Mud City Crab House Seafood • $$
1185 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin

Customers` Favorites

New England Clam Chowder
Crab Cakes Sandwich
Alaskan King Crab
Seafood Sampler
Dungeness Crabs
Steamed Mussels
Fried Calamari
Maryland Style
Seafood Bisque
Fresh Fish

“Definitely one of the top restaurants in Manahawkin/LBI area. My pasta dish was amazing, and service was great. Only downside to this place is it’s not huge and they don’t take reservations. We lucked out and got a front parking spot and table fairly quick. They also have a cool little outside area with a drink truck and a fire pit. This makes the waiting part a lot more bearable (keep in mind we only waited about 15-20 mins anyway). Overall, great experience. Certainly a spot you should try this summer if you’ve never been.“

4.5 Superb97 Reviews
The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House Steak House • $$$
1201 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin

Customers` Favorites

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Warm Buttered Lobster Roll
Happy Hour Wings and Fries
Lobster Poutine Fries
Fire Roasted Oysters
Half Shell Sampler
Wood Grilled Toast
French Onion Soup
Shoe String Fries
Steakhouse Wedge

“Love this place. Tasty seafood, friendly wait staff, nice cozy atmosphere, and just off the island (LBI). Highly recommend you try Old Causeway for dinner and drinks if you're staying at LBI because it beats most restaurants on the island and is the only thing I'll come back over the bridge for while staying at LBI.“

4.1 Good141 Reviews
The Mainland Kitchen + Pub American • $$
151 NJ-72, Manahawkin

Customers` Favorites

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
Buffalo Cauliflower
Sweet Potato Fries
Grilled Cheese
Chicken Wings
Fried Pickles
Summer Salad
Shrimp Tacos
Wedge Salad

“Food was very good, it was super busy and we got lost in the mix of it. Forgot our drinks multiple times. Small stuff but it became noticeable, but again, it was busy. The atmosphere was super cool and the arcade was a lot of fun. Parking was difficult and we had to park pretty far away, also.Parking: Parking is shared with the hotel and it was super packed. We had to park pretty far away. It was a distance to the front entrance.“

4 Good163 Reviews
TGI Fridays American • $$
601 Washington Ave, Manahawkin

Customers` Favorites

Fridays Signature Whiskey-Glazed Sesame Strips
Fridays Signature Whiskey-Glazed Sampler
Loaded Potato Skins
Mozzarella Sticks
Fridays Big Ribs
Caesar Salad
Spinach

“Once again, not disappointed coming here to eat when my wife and I are in the area. The staff is amazing ?. A nice waitress by the name of Lorena took care of us. She was attentive and stopping by our table making sure we still had enough drinks or if we needed anything else.“

3.8 Good47 Reviews
Element Restaurant & Bar American • $$
635 NJ-72, Stafford

Customers` Favorites

Crab and Cheese Wonton
Mussels Fra Diavolo
Appetizer Platter
French Onion Soup
Element Burger
Seafood Bisque
Fried Calamari
Boneless Wings
Rack of Ribs
Ceaser Salad

“Me and my bestfriends favorite spot to eat! WE SWEAR BY THEIR SALADS!!! DELICIOUS!!! Sesame chicken salad is my favorite and it’s worth it! Everytime I come here I buy the dressing to go home with me because it’s to die for!!!! The girl servers are always so sweet to me and my friend because they know us from coming in all the time!“

3.8 Good101 Reviews