Excellent food and service they never disappoint!!…read more Seafood is always fresh and delicious

This is a seashore casual bar and restaurant specializing in fresh seafood. They're located on the…read moremainland side of Barnegat Bay, about 5 mins inland, and the menu is extensive. At lunch, my softshell crab sandwich was good. Kudos to them for having softshells during the very brief season. For the price, I wish there had been two crabs though. The one in my sandwich was very small and noticeably tough. Very tasty, though, on its toasted brioche bun. I removed one of the two fat tomato slices because i wanted to be able to taste the delicate crab, and ate the extra slice along with some of the excess lettuce as a salad. The side of cole slaw was delicious. My sister had the original crab cake sandwich which she loved, and my husband ordered a sautéed mahi sandwich with fries and a beer. He was very happy, and said that it was probably the best mahi he'd ever had. We arrived at about 2p.m. without a reservation to find the dining room packed, so we're happy to sit at a shared outdoor wooden picnic table next to the bar truck. It's that popular! Nothing fancy about this place except the prices and good quality seafood.

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!

I ended up back at Manera's recently and wanted to share a quick update based on my new experience…read more First, our service was yet again spectacular! The waiter was caring, friendly, and professional. Secondly, the food was great, and actually even better than the last time. I started my lunch with a cup of their Chicken Tortilla Soup, which had a lightly spicy tomato-based broth infused with loads of shredded white meat chicken and garnished with a few tortilla strips. It was flavorful, comforting, and a perfect vehicle in which to dip their crusty Italian bread. Now the real improvement came from my selected entree. While the Asian Shrimp Salad that I had ordered previously was just mediocre, the Seared Tuna Salad that I got this time was delicious! The plate included mixed greens, sliced avocado, julienne cucumbers, pickled onions, cherry tomatoes, and sesame-crusted, sushi-grade tuna, which I ordered seared to a medium rare. The fish was tender and perfectly cooked. Cups of wasabi and Asian dressing were served on the side and further infused a tangy heat to the dish. It was colorful, textural, and simply delicious. It was a real winner! Manera's Restaurant provided yet another enjoyable meal with dedicated service in a classy, yet casual, atmosphere.

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!

Amazing selections..all fresh . Beautiful devor,excellent service…read more The menu varies and the chef creates the most original flavors and ingredients. Highly recommend the scallops and lobster tail.

For starters they squeezed 13 of us into a table near the window that looks into the kitchen when…read morethey could've put other tables together so we had more room...the restaurant was empty anyway on a Sunday. maybe they thought they were doing us a favor by putting us at that table but was ridiculous! The one rude waitress proceeded to rattle off the lengthy list of the specials of the day and expected us to remember them. And she did not provide any prices for the items. Why can't someone just type up the specials and make copies to provide. You are not going to sell your specials if someone doesn't even remember what they are 2 minutes after you've explained them. People generally need to read and reread items on the menu before they make a choice. Use common sense! So we knew on Sundays the German menu was available and when I asked waitress, she rudely said to me "well you have to ask for that menu". Like duh!! What??!!! Why would you have to ask for that menu and what if I didn't know about the menu, then you were never going to sell anything on that menu? It's your Sunday special and you should be handing it out without someone asking!!! So dumb really!! My nephew ordered what I think is the lobster tails and he was very specific asking what kind of sauce and any other items that came with? When she told him that it was a lemon butter sauce he was OK with that. It came with a completely different sauce! Wow, how is that even possible? Either the waitress wasn't properly informed on the preparation or the chef decided to change it. So that had to be sent back and remade. Unbelievable!! The saga continue ...anyone who ordered the items from the German menu were given an option of salad or soup. Then they came back out later and said the soup was not available because the chef didn't like the way it came out. Not really sure how you can mess a potato leek soup. I think there's like four ingredients in it ‍. So my sister said she would have a small cup of the onion soup instead, and the waitress told her no you can't have that soup only the lobster (weird soup) or the salad. That is so crazy. Why can't she have the onion soup? the waitress went and asked the chef and he said yes, she can have the onion soup. Oh gee, thanks! That's what you should've said in the first place! Mind you this place was not crowded at all, not surprising so if he was worried he was gonna run out of onion soup I doubt that was going to happen because it was not that good. I never had an onion soup with a thing that was almost equivalent to smashed piece of white bread cut into a circle instead of a piece of hearty bread like it's supposed to have. Then we asked them to split the bill into three checks at the end and that was somehow not possible. I don't know how they can't just go in the computer system and ring up 1/3 of the bill three times. She said it was a new system, but how do you go backwards in technology if it's new? 98% of restaurants can do that. Maybe the head chef has some chefs in training back there, but the whole experience was just a nightmare. And unfortunately, this was a family birthday celebration that was memorable because of how bad it was. Needless to say, we will not be going back there!

The service was great, a smile and warm greeting welcomed us when we walked in the door. Our…read moreserver was a joy and very attentive. I ordered the chicken parm which was done perfectly. My husband ordered ladagna. Both meals were pleasibgly delicious. We can't wait to come back. We are new in BHW and we already had a 2nd visit.

We always enjoy a great dinner at Dolce. I love their Cajun Salmon abs I tell them litigate season…read moreand come out perfect. My husband love the Veal Parmigiano and we both love the Grouper and Padta the lir tomato sauce is excellent and doesn't overcome the Grouper which is always so good tasting. Great servers..

My Sister and Brother in Law live within walking distance to the oyster collective. My nephew…read moresurprised us and treated us to lunch by walking g over and bringing back a full range of cooked food and raw shellfish. I didn't get a chance to see the place but it's a seafood shop and a fantastic restaurant. We had raw and baked oysters, they were excellent. Raw and baked clams, several seafood dishes a swordfish taco and a carne asada taco that was fantastic. This place is highly recommended.

Amazing everything. The food, the people, the setting. I would give it more stars if I could!!…read more Such simple dishes that were somehow packed with so much flavor. I can't wait to go back. Truly magical spot

great lunch special soup salad and half sandwich wish it was grilled fish not fried…read more excellent service

The food and service there tonight was pretty bad. Our server "Frano", as shown on the receipt, had…read morezero personality and was barely seen throughout our dining experience. The food not only looked awful, but left a lot to be desired. The crab cakes were all filling and mush, barely any crabmeat. The ribeye was skinny and looked like salisbury steak. The blackened tuna was covered in what looked like regurgitated imitation crab. The "lobster roll"was all chopped up and unappealing. I would NEVER recommend any of these meals or this service to anyone.

Yes, I eat here often as Manahawkin has few places to chose from. Very noisy; I wish they would…read moreget some buffers to help absorb sound. Certain entrees are good and i order them frequently. Once in a while something really stands out (on the daily special menu only). I have learned to stay far away from any chicken dish [sandwich, entree, whatever]. I have observed the chicken served is generally a processed chunk, no better than a deli and I have had to push many dishes aside or discard until i learned my lesson. If i want real chicken I go to Stafford diner. Yes, that's right, the diner. I don't like to cook and so I eat out often. I have been going to Elements since 2023 when I moved here full time. Yes, I will continue to go as some items are good and I haven't found any place better, although I tried.

My husband and I came to Elements Restaurant & Bar for dinner on a Saturday night around 8:00 p.m…read more We already knew this was going to be one of the more expensive restaurants in the area, so we planned ahead and came ready to enjoy a nice meal. We were pleasantly surprised that, despite how busy the restaurant was, we were seated pretty quickly. To me, a packed restaurant is usually a good sign, and this place definitely lived up to the hype. For an appetizer, we ordered the crab cheese wontons (crab rangoons), and they were absolutely delicious. They gave us a generous portion, and I honestly couldn't get enough of them. I was there for the sushi and ordered the Sun Fire Roll and the Rainbow Roll. The Sun Fire Roll was fantastic and full of flavor. My only disappointment was the Rainbow Roll. While it tasted good, I expected more fish, especially for a roll that was nearly $15. Four of the pieces were topped with avocado instead of fish, while only a few pieces had salmon, tuna, or white fish. It felt a little skimpy compared to what I typically expect from a rainbow roll, so that was a bit of a letdown. My husband ordered the chicken wrap with French fries, sautéed spinach, and broccoli. The fries were exactly what great restaurant fries should be--crispy on the outside, well-seasoned, and perfectly cooked. One thing that stood out before we even walked inside was the incredible smell coming from the grill. It had us seriously considering ordering a burger or steak, and after seeing other meals come out, that's definitely on the list for our next visit. We were way too full for dessert--we definitely ordered more food than our stomachs could handle--but the cookie butter pie sounded amazing. We'll have to save room for it next time. Overall, we had a great experience with fast service, excellent food, and a lively atmosphere. The Rainbow Roll kept this from being a five-star visit for me, but I'd absolutely come back to try more of the menu.

This is for takeout that was picked up…read more Flounder Sandwich - my usual go to is ship bottom shellfish which has been shaving on portion size and sides. Found Boulevard version with great breading/coating that was crisp and fries were nice and crisp. Salmon Sandwich - nice sized portion for the price. Good taste - would think about what kind of sauce you would recommend - like an aioli - was not quite sure what to eat with. Small thing - they could have remembered some ketchup in the bag for the fries. Totally my 2 cents - coming in, would put the clams front and center walking in. Instead, had a bunch of different things for takeout. It's your name sake. Also, the fish in the display was a little sparse. If you're using the online ordering, you have to submit your order to find out how long the wait til pickup is.

The lobster roll is minimalist perfection, New England style claw and tail meat on a buttered bun;…read moreand for a balanced diet get both the steamed Ipswich and the fried clam bellies; thanks, Maddie.

This place has a huge menu, and if your expectations of Mexican food are largely driven by Taco…read moreBell, they still have a few things for you. If you're interested in expanding your experience with authentic food, this is the place. I chose the chicken with pumpkin seed sauce because Ive never had it before. Sorry I didn't get a photo of it because I was too busy eating. The decor here is as beautiful as the menu is large. They also serve black beans along side of the complimentary salsa and house made tortillas.

Everything was great! The place is nicely decorated and the outdoor area has impeccable landscaping…read morewith beautiful flowers. The mela starts off with complimentary chips and salsa. The servers were quick to take our order and the food came out pretty quick without feeling rushed. The chicken platter was GIANT and the meat was very tender. The pastor tacos were authentic. This is a BYOB establishment. We were stuffed when we left.