My sisters and I absolutely enjoy the Blue Swan. We make sure to visit every time we are in Jersey. The pork chops in carrot tomato sauce is my new favorite, so much so I'm making it at home. Sister #1 loves that the salads are always cold and crisp. Sister #2 and I often share the seafood combo with enough leftover for a midnight snack. As much as we love the food; Shawn our waiter, is our favorite part of the evening. read more

What happened? We got dinner specials. The chicken rice soup was great,(diner soups always are), my pasta primavera was excellent, my wife's pot roast was disgusting, as was something supposedly called a potato pancake that came with it. It looked and tasted like a sponge. There was no choice for desert. We were told we were getting lemon coconut cake. Uh, OK? It was horrible and stale. Did anyone who worked there even try this beforehand? Was our server in on this? She was nice enough. We just hand to complain to the hostess so they could take this off the menu. We asked for nothing ,but she offered free rice pudding to go, but we declined. Maybe we'll try again in a few years. read more

Every server was absolutely amazing. Fast, friendly, helpful. And the food was solid too. Definitely worth a drive by... read more

Blue Swan Diner - Diners Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

Average diner experience in the NJ. Came here for dinner with a few friends. Service was quick and friendly and the restaurant has that typical diner feel- neon lights and all. The food was what you expect from a dinner. I had the patty melt with fries and onion rings. The fries were decent enough but my burger patty was pretty flavorless. The onion rings were really oily, I should mention. My friend who had an omelette and pancakes enjoyed it enough. Overall decent experience. read more

Blue Swan Diner - Diners Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

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Decent, serviceable, standard fare. Nothing out of the ordinary. Good lunch specials that include your choice of added coffee/soft drink/tea, soup, or pudding. The half slice of a half sour pickle on a cup of coleslaw is a nice freebie. read more

. Staff is nice. God treated ok.... but service was lukewarm felt like we were bothering our server. Grilled cheese was good taste wise, but I'd asked for a bacon grilled cheese and got it without bacon.... when I mentioned it... the result was dropping bacon right on top my sandwich. Geesh.. sorry. It's OK but service is everything...I know it's a hard job on your feet all day... but...ahh doesn't matter read more

Blue Swan Diner - Bacon/ grilled cheese? - Diners Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

Love the Jersey diners! Great breakfast, great waitress, great value. I wish I would have gone another time as there were other breakfast items I regret not trying. read more

A two minute drive to this diner. Breakfast hunger on the road prevailed. Ordered eggs and coffee. Rebecca served friendly. Light fare in a rather cheerful diner. No negatives here. Clean. read more

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Food was delicious. Service was great. Lots of space. Here on vacation from Florida we don't get a whole lot of local diners. I recommend this place. Very cute. Very cute and comfortable area.. read more

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Rarely do I write a review with my mouth full but the food here at this little classic neon clad Greek old school classic has my tastebuds dancing and my belly happy. I gotta say I was not expecting the Blue Boy burger to be as good as it is but WOW! The flavor on this burger is uniquely incredible, it transcends whatever you expect from a burger... Why you ask? First there's the bun, then they add blue cheese and atop that is a hot burger patty (medium rare please), which melts the cheese to a sublime bed, and next to it is what kicks this burger in to the hall of fame for me, a deep dark brown onion jam with applewood back on that together is a mildly sweet and savory.... Chili?? I don't even know how to describe it other than it's like a reduced stew of sorts that makes the most incredible topping for this burger. So damn good it's worth a planned trip way down here from Middlesex next time I'm down south! read more

Blue Swan Diner - Me brudda Geoff G (he's single ladies) and the fabulous exterior of the Swan diner. - Diners Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

Good food, friendly service and comfortable atmosphere. A suggestion? When one person is there to dine, don't assume they want the counter! read more

The food is great here. Large selection of various meals. Pricing is fair. The ambiance is relaxed, clean, and welcoming, like a classic diner should be. The service is prompt and professional. They don't keep bugging you when you're eating, but they are very attentive. Everything is always fresh, with large portions. Their selection of soups, salads, sides, and desserts are all exceptional. Drink refills are free. Dinner vegetable substitutions are easy. I've been a patron here for over 25 years, and the food and selection has only gotten better. They do have Gluten Free and Vegan options, although limited. Just a really nice place to go for breakfast, lunch, or to take the family and kids for a great dinner. read more

Favorite late night hotspot always has so many options and just overall great!!!!!! Give it a try no matter what time of day

just OK. probably wont go back. didnt like the coffee at all & my omelette was nothing better than i make. cold toast & so-so pancakes. very uncomfortable booth seats. there are better places. read more

Nothing was seasoned and I mean NOTHING. Food was just ok once when seasoned it ourselves. The French toast was just bread dipped in egg. Service was good. Classic dinner setting. The desserts looked good. read more

Blue Swan Diner - Athena Omelet - Diners Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

Blue Swan Diner is hands down the best diner in the area. The food is always excellent. I've tried several items including the huevos rancheros, breakfast bowl, chicken tenders with disco fries to name a few and have never had a bad meal. The service is quick and friendly with a warm and comforting environment we've come to expect from a good diner. Plus you can order for pick up or delivery right from their website. Prime weekend times are busy but it is worth the wait. Look no further and make Blue Swan your next stop and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Enjoyed my late night breakfast and the server provided excellent service and was very courteous. Jersey diners are some of the best diners in the US and Blue Swan fits right up there. I enjoyed the Blue Swan Special which was great both price wise and in food quality. Ambiance was a totally serene experience and the other servers were friendly and helpful. Definitely returning to try out the dessert some day! read more

I really really really wanted to like it here. I love east coast diners and came with a work colleague for a quick evening bite. Service was ok and folks inside were generally friendly (for Jersey standards). The menu is massive and way too big to choose from. They probably have 100 dishes as options, though many are permutations of the same thing (like breakfast sandwiches). Portions are large and the food came out quick, but it wasn't as good as I was hoping for. Prices are good for the portions you get. read more

This diner used to be really good. The quality has gone down significantly in the past few years. During covid they instituted a new online system which was great but they stopped taking order by phone. Their automated call system says you can still order by phone. And when my husband calls he has no problem getting someone to take his order over the phone. Today (Sunday which I know is a busy day for diners and breakfast places) I tried to order online but the system was down. So I called. I had an employee hang up on me after telling me I couldn't order by phone. And when I called back to say the online system was down, they advised I should use door dash to order. I'm not paying an $8 surcharge to order mediocre food through DoorDash and I won't be spending my money at blue swan diner again. read more

I'm reviewing this based on experience. I found this treasure of a diner back in the early 2000s when I used to make frequent trips in the area with my parents. It became a normal stop for us whenever we'd get here. The diner atmosphere was just as great as the food, and I have some amazing NJ Diners around me already. While I don't get here as much as I used, I would make this a stop whenever I was passing through the area while traveling to South NJ, even if it meant getting off the exit to go a little off path to where I was going. The pancakes alone there were and still are the best pancakes I have ever had. I strong suggest the Bluberry Pancakes. I ended up introducing friends to this diner after one night we were at a concert in Holmdel and we decided to go South instead of North, just to get the "Best food we could" after a night of taking in some second hand stuff. Let's just say that my friends now also make frequent visits there too and none of us live in the area. Don't let the other reviews fool you. I've never had a bad experience or a bad meal here, at all. I only wish Blue Swan was closer as I'd go to this diner over the ones I have here (Time to Eat & Hillsborough & Bridgewater Diner). Needless to say, I'd strongly reccommend this diner to anyone who was looking for the best diner food in NJ! read more

You can't go wrong with diner food can you? This is a great option in the area for anyone. Even your pickiest eaters will find something here they can enjoy. Food is fresh and portions are big. Service is fast and friendly. read more

Blue Swan Diner - Grilled swiss on rye (comes with coleslaw and pickles) - Diners Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

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Ordered two gyros with a friend 13.95 each I asked for a little more Taziki sauce. The server brought out two bowls of tzatziki sauce. I laughed and I said "well I don't want that much" -then she presents the check, we were charged 7.50 for the extra Taziki sauce- 1/2 the price of the gyro!, I said to her - you should've told me that there would be an extra charge for this additional condiment- she said "I can't get anything out of the kitchen without charging you." I get extra sauce at every time I've ever gone to a diner at no charge Called the manager over obviously he was the owners kid or the nephews kid. He thought it was so funny and I told him I am not paying this- if it's gonna be a problem you call the police because you need to tell people that they're going to have a significant up charge For additional condiments. Eventually Mr Hospitality removed the charge after a ridiculous conversation on restaurant management.. The gyro was terrible the French fries were good And I'm praying that this poor server gets a better job. Do not go here and if you do prepare to get scammed -They'll probably charge you for ketchup read more

I wanted a tuna melt soooo baddddddddd-- and Blue Swan did not disappoint!! crispy fries, dill pickle and slaw on the side-- with a thick and creamy strawberry shake! it hit the spot and didn't kill my lunch budget. Delivery was super fast and food was packed well, fries were still hot and crispy. Definite add to my work lunch meal plans. read more

The place is a rip off 5 shriveled up pre frozen shrimp under the "fresh Seafood " section that were broiled on a plate with white bread for $28 Please! read more

Ordered delivery. Came in a timely manner but ..Buffalo chicken wrap is mostly soggy lettuce and tomatoes. Crispy chicken also soggy mess and not much of it. Barely any Buffalo. Also got 3 decker grilled chicken sandwich that is just OK. Dry toast and wilty lettuce. About $50 for the order and so disappointed read more

Blue Swan Diner - Buffalo chicken wrap with crispy chicken - Diners Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. We ordered 2 salads and asked for chicken and no green peppers. When we picked up the order the first time and returned home the salads were chopped which we did not specify we wanted, missing chicken that we paid extra for, and had the green peppers that our family is allergic to. When we called to ask for redo salads for these errors they redid one salad that was chopped and we returned to the other salad had peppers and again no chicken. We called back a third time to discuss these errors asking for a refund and KAYLEE ( the manager) could not refund us. She said we could bring back the previous 2 salads she made to prove the errors to her and then redo them again.We told her we were not going to do that because it was unsanitary. She then fought us on it being our fault we did not specify about the peppers, however, why should we have to tell anyone why we did not want peppers? I told them how I wanted the food and they prepared it WRONG! Not once but twice. When we returned to the restaurant for the third time to pick up our order but she made us prove to her in a picture that there were peppers in the salad. She then said no those are cucumbers. I have attached a picture here for proof. The manager, Kaylee was fighting us in front of the restaurant about the food that was served incorrectly. Now returned home a third time and the order is STILL incorrect. Moral of the story, the food sucked and the management/ customer service was TERRIBLE! Apparently the customer is not always right in this establishment. For being residents for 25 years this was pitiful!!! read more

Blue Swan Diner - Greek salad. No olives which we requested! - Diners Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

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I would say I was dedicated to the diner. I will order the liver entree and truly enjoy it. Yet the other night my family were seated. I love fried chicken. I can get great fried simply at Shoprite in area. I ordered the fried chicken. It's highlighted on menu. $19.25. It was awful. I told staff and nothing offered afterwards. The diner is fortunate that they are only spot in town. Food is barely good. If you go beware the not usual offerings. read more

BEWARE - this establishment has a certain 'COMFORTABILITY' level! Food - Average diner food Food Service - Average Cashier and Management - Horrid! We came in with a big party during a baseball game. I guess this gives them the right to treat us any type of way. I presented a receipt for 24.00 and gave 14.00 in cash while holding a credit card in my hand and trying to insert it into the Credit card machine. The cashier told me, 'I should have said that' I still want to know who she thought she was talking to? I contained my aggravation because I was around my children that clearly heard the nasty remark. After my party, paid all of our receipts we were sequestered, while they 'made sure we paid for everything' hmmmm, very suspect to me! A saw a prior large table leave without any hesitation! I tried to call them the next day and express my concerns and was told by Katelyn that 'she was not comfortable speaking to me' and she was also not 'comfortable giving me the Bosses' name! Wow Well, Boss, I am not comfortable taking my green money to your average establishment. BEWARE - I think this establishment is only comfortable around certain colors! I still tipped my usual 20% because I've been in hospitality for decades upon decades. #nottheserversfault read more

This place never disappoints for any meal of the day or before a night out ...I love the breakfast eggs and bacon and a side of pancakes, hot coffee to chicken club sandwich on rye and dinner specials. The staff is always warm and friendly like a second home. Check it out it won't disappoint... read more

There is a list of expectations you check off when you enter a diner... and The Blue Swan hits them all. The coffee is good, hot, and is poured faster than you can decide what to order! The waitress calls you "Honey" and the owner runs the register while keeping an eye on the operation. Business is good, with a steady stream of regulars, which ensures the food is fresh. I work nearby so I go often enough to know that they're consistent and serve better breakfast than some of the trendier, hipster joints on the Shore. You just can't beat a good diner, and this qualifies as one of them. Favorite: avocado toast (I ask for a sunny side up egg instead of the hard boiled egg that is on the menu. My friend subbed her HB egg with mozzarella cheese. read more

Blue Swan Diner - Avocado toast with a sunny side up egg - Diners Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

Corned Beef & Cabbage Special, I hardly complain and I know it's the pandemic and everything but for $25 dollars I would expect a little bigger meal for gods sake, two leaves of cabbage, half potato, and two tablespoons of peas , oh and don't forget the corned beef 5 thin slices. I will probably get more if I could have order a sandwich, it's a little ridiculous that you would serve that,I was embarrassed to served it to my husband he looked at me like are you kidding me. You guys should really look at that who ever prepared that they should ask them self's if they got something like that they will be happy? I'm just disappointed I been around and especially dinner's they serve bigger meals than that I really don't know what happened to them are they that desperate? read more

Blue Swan Diner - Corned Beef & Cabbage Special - Diners Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

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Blue Swan Diner does not remind me of the old diners, it is a little bigger than I imagined. There is plenty of seating and when we were there we did not have to wait. Everything is great. They have a huge menu. We had lunch at the Blue Swan and you just must try the Lone Star Burger. It has the best onion ring toppings and the burger is cooked to your liking and perfect. Their fries are super tasty. If you like milk shakes, you will be in heaven here. Try the chocolate. Our grandson likes the vanilla, and it is really good, but I thought the chocolate was the best. The service was friendly and fast. The place is clean and the prices fair. You will love this place. We do. read more

One and done for me. I will say the diner is very clean and our server was personable. However, our Iced Teas came in small glasses, packed with ice and filled about an inch from the top. Later, the server reached over my daughter's shoulder, without asking, to replenish her Iced Tea. I had only taken two small sips, so I held my glass up and got about an inch refill. Much to my surprise, when the bill came, we were charged $10.00 for 4 Iced Teas. So, the inch of Tea cost me $2.50. My daughter picked at her Huevos Rancheros which she said was disgusting. Server never asked if there was a problem with the dish or if she wanted it to go. My Meatballs with Linguine was good. Nothing special. Nice menu. Hoped to make this a new "go to" place, but the Iced Tea situation was BS and majorly turned me off. I wonder if the regulars are charged for refills? read more

Never coming back here again. Service with an attitude is not what I'm looking for first thing in the morning when all I want is a descent breakfast and maybe a smile. I've had so much better experiences at other diners. Maybe I have to come there for years before I feel welcome. read more

If you want to truly experience some of the best hospitality you can find here at the Jersey shore Look no further Friends... You don't stick around on Rt 35 for 50 years without having the Quality in product and service! Do yourself a favor and check out this place ASAP!!!!! Shout out to Juan! A long time and talented Employee!! read more

I'm still sitting here at the Blue Swan after having the best Huevos Rancheros I've ever had and having a debate with myself about how crazy it would be to order another one right now! read more

This place has everything. Friendly staff, fast service, and great prices! The menu has something for everyone and has a lot to choose from. The interior is pretty decent. The restaurant is clean and well maintained. Also, they had the best cheesesteak I ever had. They could give Philly a run for their money. read more

Im really not the one to put in bad reviews but it hasnt been the first time something negative has happened here. Ive been eating here for a while now (11 years) and used to live around the area up to a year from this time. Ever since then I've came back in town 2-4 times specifically for this restaurant and ordered everytime because of how good it used to be. Those 2-3 times including today there was something off in the food. I dont know if they changed there cooking style or within the year or a new cook has came here but an example being that i ordered a chicken parm panini light sauce and when i got it there was not sauce and the chicken was super bland. And a chipotle chicken wrap that used to be very juicy and the cut of the chicken itself was like a square type, but today it was dry and what seemed to be like pulled chicken. The service/ floor staff are amazing, very friendly and never a problem with them but something in the kitchen must not be working out and should be fixed immediately. Sorry blue swan i hope this problem can be fixed asap. read more

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Great food. Basic NJ Diner. They welcomed us, and sat us efficiently. The service was awesome. Our server was very attentive. (forgot her name). The avocado toast was good. A little more arugula than I expected but no issue, I just pushed it aside. I will be back if in the area. read more

Blue Swan Diner - Avocado Toast - Diners Near Me - Oakhurst, New Jersey

This place is a wonderful diner. Very clean and comfortable atmosphere. The food is delicious and large portions too. Met old friends there tonight and was there until closing. Cheesesteak was tasty. Can't get anything close to it in California where I live. The waiter gave excellent service. He was friendly, attentive and we didn't need to ask for anything. He was right on the ball as a server. His service was better than some fine dining restaurants I have frequented. This place and the service is a gem. If you haven't been there then definitely drop in for great food and excellent service. Thank you for a great night. read more