18th Street Cafe

Please support Mustache Bill's - they are trying to sell the business…read more Keep our beloved diner open! Nick has been a server for 15 years! Cash Only. Excellent Blueberry French toast. So many memories here. Love this place. PLEASE DON'T CLOSE it nor Bulldoze it.

It's OK but not great. Portions are generous and prices are reasonable. But the ingredients (eggs…read morewere rubbery) fall short. Good service. Kind of cramped and dirty inside. I'd go back if I'm ever in that part of LBI but wouldn't go out of my way. We drove from Beach Haven and it wasn't worth the drive.

Short stack of blueberry (?) pancakes

Bacon egg and cheese with home fries

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Daymark

3.3(252 reviews)

0.8 mi

Great place to have a drink, a bit of food, and watch the World Cup! Saw a few games there last…read moreweekend. Also recommend the sushi or shashimi

We spend summers at the north end of LBI and enjoyed dinner and the live music many times. We were…read moreVERY disappointed a few days ago to notice that the menu specifies that all fried foods are fried in beef tallow. This includes the one item that one would have thought was vegetarian (eggplant) as well as the fried fish items. Unfortunately, as a result, we won't be returning.

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Crab fingers

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Nothing better than buck a shuck

Clemmy’s

4.8(112 reviews)

5.4 mi

We have a shore house just down the street from Clemmy's and have always wanted to try it. So glad…read morewe finally did because it exceeded all expectations! We have two young kids, and the staff was amazing with them. They had high chairs, a kids' menu, and coloring books, plus fire pits outside to enjoy while waiting with water and apple cider available. Such thoughtful touches! The food was incredible! We started with the beef tartare and cauliflower soup (not pictured because we literally licked the bowls clean ). For entrees, we had the strip steak, cooked absolutely perfectly, and the bolognese. We finished with the polenta pudding for dessert, and everything was delicious! Amazing food, wonderful staff, and a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. We can't believe it took us this long to try Clemmy's. We'll definitely be back!

We made another visit…read more What we ordered: - Evengrow Sourdough Toast (Ricotta, Pistachio, Honey) - Marinated Zucchini (Caramelized Onions, Whipped Feta, and Bread Crumbs) - Yellowfin Tuna (Crispy Potatoes, Dragon Tongue Beans, Olives) - Viking Village Scallops (Green Curry, Zucchini) - Iberico Pork Pluma (Hot Honey, Corn Succotash) - Roasted Chicken (Stewed Eggplant, Tahini Yogurt, Shishitos) Pouring rain when we got there. One of our party went in and put us on the list and then we waited out in the car with the buzzer. We were seated about 20 minutes later. Nothing will beat experiencing this place for the first time but everything was still good this time.

Tuna

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Burrata/sourdough

Black Eyed Susans

4.1(298 reviews)

3.2 mi

We have been going to Black Eyed Susans since it first opened on the other side of the street many…read moreyears ago. At that point it was a small restaurant, BYOB, but it was immediately apparent that real gourmet food had finally arrived on LBI. (I still remember their version of shrimp and grits from that time.) We no longer had to put up with the prevailing surf and turf that we had unfortunately become accustomed to. Since then they've moved to their current, much bigger space and have created a beautiful, vibrant, inside-ourside restaurant that still serves excellent food (their lumache is terrific--we try not to order it every time) and has expanded to include pizzas--thin crust and very tasty; every one we've tried has been delicious. So we would definitely recommend Black Eyed Susans. The staff is welcoming, friendly, well trained. This is now a big, beautiful destination restaurant. The pizzas and beer lower the price point.

Black Eyed Susans came highly recommended to my fiancé and I so we decided to try it one summer…read morenight. We got there early so we could have a drink and enjoy the outdoor area. This was very relaxing and I truly felt like I was transported to a resort. They do a great job of creating a little outdoor oasis. Once we were seated, we literally wanted to order the entire menu. Everything sounded outstanding that it was hard to choose. We settled on the seared tuna and a pizza as our apps. We also did indulge in an order of homemade sourdough because when in Rome! The pizza was by far my favorite. The crust was so thin and so crispy. You could tell all the ingredients were very fresh and the dough was perfect. For our mains, my fiancé had the swordfish special and I went with a crab cake. I love that I was able to get a single order instead of a double. It was the perfect amount of food after all the apps. We agreed the swordfish was outstanding. So moist and not dry whatsoever like it sometimes can be. The real highlight of the meals for me was the homemade soft serve. As a huge ice cream stan, this was the perfect ending to my meal.

Dining area

Pizza sausage

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Great decorations for the holidays

Wally's

4.3(623 reviews)

6.9 mi

Highly recommend! Great food, great neighborhood, great service! Definitely a family spot! Don't…read moreforget to get the crumb cake! Our server was Eric! He went above and beyond! We'll be back Wally

This place was ok on all fronts. Menu has mostly comfort food. Atmosphere reminds me of an old…read morecabin diner. Service was slow but I don't fault the students working there. They were friendly and hardworking. I ordered the Rhode Island chowder. The broth is tomato based with a nice kick and a good amount of vegetables. The clams were tough and a tad overcooked. We also ordered potato skins (3 pieces)and coconut shrimp (2 pieces) They were good but portions for these apps were small for sharing.

December 2023

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Scallops with risotto

The Waterfront

3.7(145 reviews)

6.5 mi

A must visit!! I…read morehave never written a review before, but felt compelled by how great this place is. My boyfriend and I came to the Waterfront for the first time a few days ago, and I cannot say enough great things about it. The bacon wrapped dates appetizer are a MUST! We had dinner upstairs first, and our server Julianna was very nice and did a great job. Afterwards, we headed to the outdoor bar downstairs for some live music. The staff seemed genuinely friendly and fun to interact with. The band was so talented, and sunset view over the water was immaculate. Our bartender Katie was awesome, and made us a delish rum bucket to match the vibes. Manager Vinny was so kind and a pleasure to talk with. We even had the opportunity to talk with the owner, Joe, who was so friendly and welcoming. Great music, genuinely delicious food and fun friendly staff results in a really great date night. We will absolutely be returning soon!!

Went with another couple on a Saturday night. Got right in but waited an hour for our food. One…read moredish we sent back... the rigatoni chicken vodka. Tasteless and dry, no sauce. Two other meals were lukewarm. Very disappointed. Could not visit. The music was sooo loud.

Table decoration

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Bar

Birdy's Cafe & Artisan Market

3.9(53 reviews)

3.3 mi

Perfect spot to eat and watch the annual LBI 18-miler. Great breakfast sandwich and coffee!read more

Such a cute spot for breakfast and had a great one a few months back. Really enjoyed our egg…read moresandwiches, quiche, and our lattes - though had to ask for mine to be hotter. And today returned to try dinner! Had a wait about 45minutes for a table of 3 at 7:50p so walked to Neptune Liquor for wine and beer for our BYO dinner here. Enjoyed our drinks sitting out front on the cozy seating area waiting for our table. Menu board out by us helped us decide what to order once we were sat indoors as it would be close to kitchen closing time. Service staff were welcoming and provided glasses and opener for our wine. Son and husband ordered two of the lump crabmeat pasta - huge order with large amounts of crab - looked so pretty and tasted of the sea with chewy pasta. They both enjoyed it with some leftovers to take home. Their food came out first and I ordered the ribeye medium-rare and it came out nearly 10minutes after, plus came out medium well! The garlic mashed potatoes were amazing, but I asked to return the steak fur being overdone. I wish I took a photo because when I googled pics of cooked steak "doneness" to reference and show the server, I wanted to show how overcooked it was. So asked the waitress to return the order - and so had to wait even longer. Imagine our surprise when the steak arrived with an admonishment from the server, "next time order rare because that [previous steak] was cooked medium rare." And what was set down was a "black and blue" steak. Really disappointing and kind of an eff-you to the customer. Not the customer is always right. No apology. Just plain wrong and never returning again.

Lunch catering spread

Meat and cheese platter

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Farmhouse table dining

Manera's Restaurant

4.4(279 reviews)

8.7 mi

This is definitely one of my new favorite places in the Manahawkin area. What looks to be a very…read moreunassuming restaurant in a strip mall is actually an excellent and very modern local favorite. The service was excellent and the environment is relaxing. They had several dishes on the menu with their own unique twist. One of my favorites that was tried was burrata over a beet puree. I've seen burrata prepared easily over a dozen ways but never with beets. It was an excellent combination and left me wanting more. More my entree I had the sesame encrusted tuna. The portion was huge! They do not skimp here. The tuna was cooked perfectly rare and was very fresh. Surprisingly, one of the best things I ate at Manera's was the caramelized onion mashed potato's that came with my fiancés veal dish. These were out of this world and easily the best mashed potatoes I've ever had. I could have eaten an entire plate of them and that's saying something for someone that typically doesn't eat mashed potatoes! Another big perk is that Manera's is BYOB and much more reasonably priced compared to any restaurant on the island. You will surely leave satisfied after a meal here!

We enjoyed a delicious meal here for our anniversary. For a weekday at 6 pm it was packed. Our…read moreserver Dan was great , very friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, especially the tuna tartar appetizer and the shrimp bisque. I wish they offered dairy free dessert options. This place is a neighborhood gem and definitely worth the visit.

Shrimp cocktail appetizer

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The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House

3.9(634 reviews)

7.8 mi

I can't resist the crabcakes! The iced tea was freshly…read morebrewed and the Service is magnificent. Wonderful beachy, and beyond and a band came to play while we were there. Oldies but GOODIES! I loved my meal and I look forward to coming back soon

A group of friends and I dined here for dinner on a Friday night. Even with a reservation, we had…read moreto wait a bit because it was packed! Service was good, and the food was tasty and came out quickly. A no frill type of restaurant! We shared the fried calamari, which was pretty good, and I loved the added jalapeño for an extra kick. I ordered the sesame yellowfin tuna, which was meaty, flavorful, and filling without leaving you feeling overly full afterward. My friends ordered the truffle chicken Milanese and karate chop. We all agreed the chicken Milanese was the standout--definitely our favorite of the night!

Seared Half Lobster

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Rare Company

3.5(61 reviews)

7.6 mi

This has become one of our very most favorite, special places to go. We first tried them shortly…read moreafter they first opened, and dove in headfirst with a holiday (Easter) meal with the family. They made a wonderful first impression, and no then-brand new restaurant on a major holiday (the restaurant equivalent of baptism by fire for staff and customers) can usually pull that off. They did, and did so beautifully. Our subsequent returns have been generally just us as a couple, party of 2, but occasionally we'll bring another couple in our friend group. No one leaves disappointed (except me, who still hasn't figured out how to leave belly room to try one of their desserts). Highlights include the skirt steak and the broiled scallops. I would sell a soul (not my soul, for it's cold and dead and I don't think they fetch much on the market, so it would have to be a better soul) for their risotto cakes. BYOB, which more than allows the few extra dollars you might think are attached to meals. You're paying for top quality and their prices are more than fair for what you get. Sometimes their phones can have trouble when making a reservation. Not sure if that's a VOiP thing or what, but check their social media often (be advised: the photos of the food may cause your mouth to salivate.) Can't wait to return.

This was a delicious meal from start to finish. Their bang bang shrimp was the best fried shrimp…read moreI've ever had and not ruined by a ton of sauce. Eggplant tower I would order every time I come here. Light and crispy and didn't fall apart when cutting in half to share. The flame grilled sample board for 2 was the right call and price was totally fair for the portion size. Fresh chimichurri sauce and their house steak sauce went well with all 3 cuts of steak. They executed the medium rare temp like champions too. Only 4 stars because the large greenhouse window could work if it had a decent view not a side parking lot. Felt like those 1980s Wendy's with that same window thing going on. Service was solid and food came out relatively quick even with 2 large parties sitting down at a similar time as us. Def going back.

Fresh mozzarella tomato

Filet

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Chicken parmigiana

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Matt T.

130

11 years ago

Is this place still open? I called phone number and it's not in service.

Brian S.

15 years ago

Excellent food and service.

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