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!

An Absolutely Amazing Dining Experience at Manera's!…read more Our first time dining at Manera's Restaurant in Manahawkin, and we went with family. Let me tell you, the food was absolutely AMAZING! Everything was fresh, delicious, and prepared to perfection. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! We started with the calamari, served with marinara sauce and a lemon garlic aioli. It was so fresh, crispy on the outside, and perfectly tender on the inside! We also ordered the crab cakes, and they were absolutely delicious! For my main course, I had the special featuring lobster tail and jumbo shrimp in a creamy sauce over penne pasta. It was incredible! Everything tasted so fresh, and the sauce was delicious. Definitely a dish worth trying! My husband had the lamb, which was cooked to perfection--beautifully tender and prepared exactly the way he likes it, rare. We also tried the soup of the day, a roasted sweet potato and apple soup, and WOW! It was so creamy, flavorful, and delicious. Such a wonderful combination of flavors! And I have to give a special shout-out to our server, Melanie! She went above and beyond to make our dining experience special. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. Excellent service truly makes a difference, and Melanie was wonderful! Between the amazing food, generous flavors, and outstanding service, our first visit was a complete success! We love discovering great restaurants, and Manera's definitely did not disappoint. We will absolutely be back! If you're in the Manahawkin area and looking for a fantastic dining experience, I highly recommend giving Manera's a try! Five stars all the way! Thank you, Manera's, for a wonderful evening with family!

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!

We really enjoyed eating here Our Food was delicious…read more We enjoyed the Beautiful decor and The Service was great

The overall layout and decor is very nice. There's a private room for private parties and then…read moregeneral seating. The food was pretty good not great. This was our first time trying this location. I had the calamari which was good. Meatball was very good. I had a stuffed grouper special for dinner my wife had a Almafi salad with chicken. It was good needed extra balsamic and the balsamic was very good. It is a BYOB just FYI. The service was friendly, but lacking in attention. Not sure if the server was new, but there was definitely a bit to be desired in the level of service quality. All and we will definitely try it again. Hope for a better experience. interested to try some other menu items. Enjoy

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.

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.

OMG, the Crab & Cheese WonTons are AMAZINGLY good!! Never tasted wontons like this before and I've…read morehad plenty of wontons!Apparently they are a unique secret house recipe with crabmeat, cream cheese, a blend of seasoning, with a touch of veggies. It has an incredible crispy crunch and smooth creamy inside. I could've eaten a dozen by myself. They're a must if you like wontons. A tasty appetizer, a real crowd-pleaser! Everyone was humming ohhhh yum!! Starter soups: We chose two soups on this cold Winter night. First, the Miso Soup which was surprisingly good. Small tofu cubes and generous amount of gut healthy seaweed. The flavorful Miso broth had a nice depth to it. Husband had the Potato Soup topped with bacon and cheddar cheese. He said it was delicious - Downed it to the last drop. Restaurants soups are sometimes overly salty but these two were not. So far, starter wontons and soups were excellent. Main course: At first bite, my tastebuds realized this is not your everyday burger with a slice of fresh tomato and leafy green lettuce on a lovely brioche bun with a generous side of French Fries. Could this be the perfect burger?!! Cooked medium, this mouth-watering burger with slightly pink center, moist with a charbroiled flavor was divine. Both of us loved our burgers! Two Gourmet Burgers of quality beef and large size with 8 ounces each. Had to cut my burger in half to manage holding it. Sautéed mushrooms on one and the other American Cheeseburger with grilled onions and sautéed mushrooms. So big, I couldn't finish the burger. My husband finished his burger but he said he was totally stuffed, still had leftover fries. Moments like this we wished we had bigger stomachs to eat it all. Absolutely delicious burgers!! Really hearty! Generous portions! Service: We got seated right away. It was a Monday night and we couldn't believe how crowded this place was. Greeted by friendly workers, welcoming, drinks came right away. Food order taken timely. Responsive service, appreciated drink refills as needed. Food arrived in acceptable time frame. Ambience: Clean eatery, dark woods warm ambiance. It did seem a bit dark with all the wood and dark colored walls. It could use an updating of wall colors to brighten the space. Loved the colorful Chihuly-like glass art-decor on walls. Valentine's Day hearts hung from the light fixtures. Menu: Diverse menu. Not only burgers, but steaks, shrimp, salads, sandwiches, pasta, chicken and sushi! Almost a bit overwhelming with so many choices to choose from. Full bar with special drinks, lots of menu specials. The restaurant is huge. It's got multiple rooms including a banquet room which is really nice. I can see how this can be an elegant venue for a party, reception, special events. Plenty of free parking. Affordable moderate prices. Burgers around $20 each depending on your added toppings if desired. Kids menu with items under $10. Check this place out! Will definitely be returning for those Crabby Cheese Wontons! May have to order a tray for my next party!

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.

The people are nice. Variety. Fresh. Clean. I enjoy going there for something different the n my…read moreusual American food.

Excellent choice for ethnic food. The ambiance was very pleasant. The service quite good. Between…read moreus we ordered papusas, baleadas and carne asada. The portions were large and the taste excellent. The price was amazingly inexpensive. So much so that I felt compelled to leave a 35% tip. One of the few truly ethnic style restaurants on or around LBI.