My husband and I came to Elements Restaurant & Bar for dinner on a Saturday night around 8:00 p.m. 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. read more

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Popular restaurant and solid (wide beer selections and cocktail) bar with daily specials. Have really enjoyed every meal and drink here. I've been there 4 times in a month. Will continue to be a regular here. read more

Element Restaurant & Bar - Calamari salad and sampler - Steakhouses Near Me - Stafford Township, New Jersey

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OMG, the Crab & Cheese WonTons are AMAZINGLY good!! Never tasted wontons like this before and I've had 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! read more

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Service: attentive! I had a child with me and our server made sure we were taken care of. Ambiance: family-friendly, popular spot! It's a little dark, but they have elevated decor. Food: I tried the Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Parm, Santa Fe Salad (no quinoa), Sesame Chicken Salad (not pictured) and the Element Roll. The Chicken Noodle Soup - came with a lot of stuff: vermicelli noodles, spinach, and the usual celery, carrots, onions, and chicken. Flavor was good and quite filling. The Drunken Chicken Parmesan - really loved the flavor of this. Came hot with melty cheese, with a vodka sauce, I'd order again! Santa Fe Salad - one of their more popular salads. Pretty tasty! I like the addition of the chicken and avocado to make the salad more nutritious and filling. Sesame Chicken Salad - i forgot to take a picture of this one, but I personally preferred this over the Santa Fe Salad. Flavor was great, and i really liked the fried wonton pieces and toasted almonds. The Element Roll - i haven't had a roll with this combination of ingredients, and I'd come back to get it again! I love spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and seaweed salad, so this roll was an immediate love. Overall - I'd come back! I want to try their other salads! Haha! I also saw they also have an event room, perfect for a birthday celebration, family reunion, or any other type of private event. read more

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Best happy hour menu in Manahawkin and $3.50 pints of Yuengling. Skip the sandwiches, go salad sushi or entree. Crab n cream cheese wantons and the potato pancakes are solid apps. The sushi is legit here and check out these entrees. Lemon chicken and chicken pot pie could serve 2 peeps each. Delicious too. It's quality for real. Servers and Front of the house are all attentive and good at what they do. read more

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Delicious and affordable food, nice ambience and the service is fantastic. We had a funeral luncheon here, and they put together the nicest event for 80ish people on such short notice. Very kind, too. Definitely recommend. read more

Always clean & inviting! Options are always perfect and love that they have various happy hour & game day specials. The steaks were cooked perfectly & the seafood bisque was delicious! My husband loved his butternut squash soup. Can't beat $5 house wines on Monday either! Hostess was super accommodating (back room lights were irritating my eyes!) and server was very nice and always checking on us. read more

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Very good food and service. There are two areas of seating: guided and self seatings. Smart idea. Amazingly there are varieties of sushi and a lot of other dishes. Drinks are great too. read more

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Great service and fine food. Nothing was stellar, but it was an easy meal that fit the need. It seemed busy overall.

We visited for a pre-Christmas family meal with a group of 14, and the experience was fantastic. The staff was incredibly patient and attentive despite our large size. Every part of the meal--from the appetizers to the main courses and desserts--was excellent. On top of the great food, the restaurant was clean and offered plenty of parking, which made the logistics easy. Highly recommended for large gatherings read more

Element Restaurant & Bar - Burger - Steakhouses Near Me - Stafford Township, New Jersey

The food was so amazing and the overall ambiance of the restaurant was such an aesthetic! The service was incredible and I had such a great time!!! read more

Yes, I eat here often as Manahawkin has few places to chose from. Very noisy; I wish they would get 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. read more

I was lucky enough to visit this restaurant and lively bar on Wine-Down Wednesday when they offer half-price glasses of wine and discounted bottles. It can get loud and turn into too much fun Wednesday if you're seated at the bar. Wild. Great bartenders, a super appetizers menu and friendly atmosphere make this a Northern Jersey destination. read more

Element Restaurant & Bar - Signage. - Steakhouses Near Me - Stafford Township, New Jersey

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Great food and huge portions... bit pricey but at least you get two meals out of it sometimes even more

We started with their sampler appetizer - great taste and assortment but everything was "cheese" and also everything was fried! For dinner, my wife had their Dynamite Shrimp with pasta - it was wonderful with the shrimp being cooked well and very nicely spiced. A delicious entree.... I tried their Stuffed Pork Loin with mashed potatoes - I found the stuffing was very flavorful but the pork loin was extremely overcooked, the mashed potatoes were done well but would have benefited from some more gravy! I would suggest that you steer clear of the Pork Loin but the Dynamite Shrimp are worth trying. We brought home a dessert for later - the Cookie Butter Banana Pie - it sounded too good to pass up. I'll update this after we try it! Our server, Luke was excellent along with the supporting bus staff. They did a GREAT JOB! The interior was a little dark for my liking - all of the wood was on the dark side but to was spacious with high ceiling and overall, not overly loud even with our table adjacent to the bar. I would say that the menu was a little pricey - running $ 85.00 for an appetizer, two entrees and a dessert - no beverages were ordered beyond water! Update: well, the Cookie Butter Banana Pie was delicious but the portion was really small for what we were charged... read more

Another amazing meal last night. One of our favorite places to visit. The staff is always very warm and welcoming. We love the bar side! This evening we had the pleasure of Jillian as our server. She continually goes above and beyond for us each time we visit! read more

Element Restaurant & Bar - "Two Thumbs" sushi roll in the background accompanied by a "Avocado, Cucumber and Mango" sushi roll in the foreground. - Steakhouses Near Me - Stafford Township, New Jersey

I consider this to be a middle of the road restaurant, not expensive but also not high end. We've been there a number of times and I found that there are some really good dishes, and some not so good.the pork chop is on the top of my list. Service also middle of the road, I've had some REALLY GOOD servers and some not very good. But in this market, if a body that BREATHES shows up, you have to higher them, because no one wants to work . We keep this on our list of places read more

I enjoy coming to elements for lunch dinner.\nHappy hours.Great wednesdays half price bottle of wine the staff provide excellent service I know them all by name. I have celiac so when I put in my order they make sure it's gluten free. Thank you Joseph Pacheco read more

I always get a good meal here, no matter what I get, and great service. There is a big bar with many tvs, and a nice dining room. They have some of the best sushi in the area and the crab wontons are a must. I've also been to a few events here and they do a great job. read more

Jay was the man!!!! Came in to eat with my family of eight and left satisfied. Not only did we have a great meal, but we had a great server. He was so attentive, especially to the young children. He made my sister-in-law's birthday great, and cracked jokes with us and kept the drinks coming!!! Food was a 10 out of 10 and so was our experience read more

Good food and friendly service. Drunken chicken cutlet is great. Always a consistently reliable.

If you're looking for a reliable and affordable place to go, Element is that place. Element is a typical local bar and grill restaurant that seemingly has everything that you would want on the menu, from typical bar food to sushi and different kinds of steak. They truly do have everything! I came here with a group on a Saturday and we were immediately sat. I elected to start with their baked potato soup, and it did NOT disappoint. From the cheese pull factor to the taste, you've got to try this soup! For my entree I got the chicken and grilled vegetables. This dish I'd give a 3.5/5 stars. There was nothing special about the chicken or vegetables. The chicken was a little rubbery and the vegetables felt a little too soft/watery. The saving element (pun intended) was the balsamic glaze but I wasn't wowed by the texture of the overall dish. Our waiter (who's name I'm forgetting) really took care of us. His hospitality was top notch and he allowed for our group to chill and sit at the table, well after we even paid our bill. read more

Element Restaurant & Bar - Grilled Chicken & Vegetables - Steakhouses Near Me - Stafford Township, New Jersey

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The restaurant is just too dark. You can't read the menu. The food is half as. Don't order the fish and chips. They went to Shop Rite then served you a TV dinner or worse. Service is third rate not one time did the service person asked to refill our drinks. read more

Been here about 3 occasions and one thing you can always count on at Element is the terrible service. whether at the bar, dining room or bar area, always equally poor. The food is decent enough for 2 stars. If it wasn't for the crab wontons and bruschetta, probably wouldn't return. read more

Had a great experience! Had yummy guac for appetizer. And both me & my friend had a delicious salad. Dressings are homemade & great. I wish they were a little larger but the grilled chicken was fabulous!!! read more

Jake our server was the best! Professional and highly efficient. Steak Thursdays at this place is the best deal. Perfectly done medium steak! The ambiance and staff were perfect!! Highly recommended! read more

Food is hit or miss here. When it's good, it's GOOD but on off days it's pretty gnarly. Also kind of pricey but the drinks are good. I try to go once every few months hoping I catch them on a good day read more

Our homeowners association had our Holiday party here and Robin was terrific this was the second year here. There were so many improvements to the room it was just beautiful. From the lighting to the color of the walls to the floors and tables. Everything was just perfect. There were poinsettias on the tables and it looked so festive. The appetizers were nice and hot and always was refilled. Dinner was buffet nice and hot, everything was fresh. Everyone was very pleased with the food and service was superb, friendly staff very polite and always SMILES. That goes a long way. Keep up the great work. Thanks so much for all your kind work. read more

Recently had my daughter's Bridal Shower at Element. From booking date to closing it out was such a smooth process. Robin and Tracey were excellent in helping set date, organise and plan shower. The entire staff was friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the back room was nice and private. Will definitely plan more celebrations at this fine venue! read more

Element Restaurant & Bar - Mom and bride - Steakhouses Near Me - Stafford Township, New Jersey

Just ordered turkey dinner for Thanksgiving. Absolutely fantastic. Best tasting turkey ever super moist !!!!

We came here on a Sunday evening for Mother's Day and we were seated right away. server was friendly and attentive and restaurant was clean with nice ambience. I ordered the mahi-mahi tacos which were a little dry but the food came out hot and the french fries were delicious. read more

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The sushi was excellent. Best sushi in the area. As always the restaurant is noisy, this was even at 7 after the happy hour. Service was professional and polite. Biggest draw back is the menu. It has white print in a black background and is darn near impossible to read. Whoever was the graphic designer needs to be replaced. A major flaw at an otherwise good restaurant read more

Prices too high ! There was a surcharge for credit cards , It was dark & dingy appearance hard to see menu Service was just ok - not attentive at all - read more

Element has gone from a place I occasionally dined at when in NJ visiting my mom to my go-to takeout restaurant every time I'm here. I love their online ordering system and appreciate their curbside, contactless pickup service during the height of the pandemic. My favorite menu items are the Crab & Cheese Wontons and the Element Salad (shown in photo), but, really, anything on the menu is divine. read more

Element Restaurant & Bar - Crab & cheese wontons, Element salad, sushi - Steakhouses Near Me - Stafford Township, New Jersey

Nice ambiance, great service and decent bar food. Sushi was very good there's better down the street but I will return

Food is exquisite. Ambiance through the roof. Jewel (our waitstaff) is fabulous! This place is Rockin It

Last night's dinner special of pork cutlet was ruined by a sauce, mashed potatoes were lumpy and sautéed spinach was very wet. Service was excellent. Usually order sushi or chickn pot pie. Will stick to that or not return. Ambience is a glorified diner. read more

I had the southern pulled pork sandwich. It was delicious and very filling. I got a side of slaw, which was tasty. The bar service was good. The bar area is a bit dark, but nice. read more

Hygiene Concern... My wife and I attempted to have nice lunch at this location. My wife who was not wearing lipstick at the time, initially received her drink and could not see what is in the photo attached. However, she did FEEL a texture on her glass rim at one point and to her horror it was another woman's lipstick and some sort of debris on her DIRTY martini glass! As disgusting as that was and to add insult to injury, we called over our waitress to explain how unsanitary and disgusting this was, pointing out the potential it has to spread disease. The waitress's response to the situation was "It's not that big a deal" with a chuckle. WOW!!!!! So, be advised that this was our experience and make sure you thoroughly check your glasses before your first sip. We will not be going back for obvious reasons. Clean your glasses! read more

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Went there last night to have a nice meal / gathering with my wife, mother, brother and his wife, my nephew, wife and their infant. We arrived around 5:30 and could not believe how packed the restaurant was. The hostess was very nice and quickly found us a place where all 7 could comfortably fit. Our server (Johnny F.) would not have been nicer; attending to anything we needed. I was very impressed with him; being able to serve a large group like ours on such a busy night. The food was delicious as always; all-in-all we had a wonderful experience; everyone was very happy we chose Element for our get together. Once again, I want to thank Johnny F. for his great service. read more