Great place. Nice diverse selection and always a very…read morecompetent server. Bartender makes good drinks. Has a diner feeling with booths and layout and menu - and that isn't a negative!

Great diner for the old school vibe. Kind staff and a full array of food choices. Good choice for…read morethe price too.

I was told you have to try this place that the food was great and to get there early to ensure you…read moreget in since they do not take reservations. Words cannot describe how great the food is, outstanding taste, presentation and service. Appetizer's were phenomenal, sour dough bread a must!! Tuna and street corn were delicious. Entrees, Tile fish, short ribs outstanding. Save room for dessert you will not regret it. As I said cannot find the words to describe the experience.

I got too sit at the count with the most hospitable server! I was suggested the pork, I could have…read morelicked the sauce off my plate. Don't miss out on this gem. Opens at 4 no reservations. Be there at 4. Big fan! Melanie

Nice big bar, cold beer, good service. Food was excellent and ambience was wonderful.read more

It's been three and half years since my last visit to the Lighthouse Tavern. Nothing has improved…read more Servers can't keep up. Burgers are overcooked, even after being sent back. I give up.

Diner - coffee shop in Manahawkin. Went for breakfast on Memorial Day holiday. No waiting, got…read moreseated quickly. The vibe is typical coffee shop. Breakfast menu with variety of Pancakes, French Toast, Waffles, choice of Omelette Combinations. Kids menu kind of pricey around $8 for a single waffle served with a drink. Pancakes were big and fluffy, just perfect. Waffles and French Toast came with powdered sugar - so if you prefer no powdered sugar, say so upfront. Husband ordered a bacon, cheese omelette with well done has browns. He loved it. Monte Cristo sandwich loaded with turkey and ham. Just the right savory and sweet on French toast. Service was alright. Had to ask for things but when asked it was responsive. Just kind of wished they could anticipate rather than have to ask for stuff like more napkins, to go box, check. A decent place to eat for breakfast.

Came here with my parents for a late lunch. It was a nice clean place with friendly staff greeting…read moreyou at the door. Our waitress was very nice and bubbly. The early bird specials had a few choices to pick from. All were $14.95. It comes with a soup or salad, a soda and a dessert. The cream of turkey soup was very delicious tasted like a liquid thanksgiving. Definitely a go to when you come here. The chicken parm was ok. The sauce was on the sweet side they didn't give much sauce either. Definitely had better chicken parm from other places. But good for the price. The fish and chips were good. Had a nice crunch with moist flaky fish in the middle. The fries were also good as well. The chicken stir fry was the best tasting dish chicken was tender and moist with a variety of vegetables over rice tossed in a light teriyaki sauce. Flavorful and tasty. The portion sizes are perfect they give you a lot. Great place for a low budget meal. Would love to come back and try other menu items.

Food is great as well as the great service! Try their breakfast, lunch specials and dinner!…read more They're all delicious!

First time coming here. The food is delicious. Have gone twice now within a one week span. Staff…read moreare nice and friendly. Old school diner vibe to it, very cute. It's also small inside a lot of people go here. The cushion on the seat is worn out it has a lot of rips on them.

Went in this past Saturday, it was busy but got seated right away! Staff is wonderful and food is…read moreEVEN BETTER!!!! Never disappointed!!! Will keep coming back! PS...Joey is my favorite!!!!!

When we first visited, our group of eight called ahead and was told the wait would be about 20…read moreminutes. We arrived a little early, and I went inside just to confirm our name was on the waitlist. The hostess was rude and repeatedly told me it was a 20-minute wait, even after I explained I was only confirming we were on the list. After 20 minutes, I checked again, but we were told no tables were available. While waiting, we noticed another party was skipped, making the waitlist seem disorganized. Eventually, we were told we could squeeze into a table, which we were happy to do. After being seated, we received our drinks, but when we were ready to order, our server said the kitchen was behind and that she won't be taking our order at that moment. It took another 30 minutes before our order was taken. To make matters worse, one person's Cubano sandwich and fries were forgotten. Def won't be coming back.

Been going to this diner for over 30 years and food and service has been consistent: the best! The…read moreonly diner in the area that serves the best grits. Food is excellent, and extremely well priced. I'd highly and without any reservations recommend the Forked River Diner!

Such a cute little diner serving all the classic comfort breakfast favorites! We stopped in early…read moreon a Sunday morning around 6 AM and grabbed a cozy corner booth. When we arrived, only a couple of other guests were inside, but the place filled up quickly within the hour -- clearly a popular local spot. There are about eight small booths plus counter seating, and service was friendly and fast. I ordered the breakfast sampler (French toast, bacon, sausage, eggs, and toast) with a chocolate milk, and my boyfriend had the same. Everything was cooked perfectly and reasonably priced -- our total was only $33 for both! You can tell this place has a loyal crowd of regulars, and we noticed quite a few people coming in for takeout, too. If you're looking for a cozy, no-frills diner with good food and friendly vibes, definitely give this little gem a try!

I ordered the chicken and broccoli scampi over rice, which was delicious…read more The waitress was very professional and attentive. Nice atmosphere. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely eat here again.

I loved eating at the Sand Castle Diner. I had the salmon for dinner which was cooked to…read moreperfection, not over cooked. I was seared quickly and the service was excellent. Thank you.

Everything is ALWAYS HOT when served to the table!!! I've been going here for breakfast for years…read moreand love love love the sausage links! Can't find them at any other diner around here!!! Definitely 's!!!!

Classic home cooked breakfast- real diner food…read more Service is good- prices are fair Could use an upgrade on the lunch menu Girls work hard to keep you happy

Decor reminds me of spots we hit up in Key West, Fla., very tropical and bright…read more The menu is vast and caters to all palates. The Kosher breakfast was delicious and the Not So Kosher breakfast was also delicious. Nonna's Cure was a new item which was a must have and I will be ordering when I return. Good place to hit before hanging at LBI.

I don't often rate a place this low. I don't know if I ever have. Let's just start with. It's a…read morediner, which is simple. The seating is typical. It appears to be reasonably newly remodeled, but the air conditioning was nonexistent. Sweating in my seat was not comfortable. The server seemed to have a bit of a chip on her shoulder. It took a extended period of time for her to return just to place our initial order setting that aside we figured we are good to go 45 minutes later we finally got our two eggs over easy with sides couldn't be much more simple than that 45 minutes. Wait was insane. They were not busy either. So to the most important part of the food we waited 45 mns for. 2 eggs over easy came out over hard. The sausage was sitting on the grill too long clearly potato's just ok. Sour dough toast was pretty good but at this point we are already sour on this location. I have noticed a lot of people complain about the pricing but I didn't see it as too crazy until we ended up sitting in a diner for over an hour. With the above avg prices at least do a good job. The table next to us ordered an eggs Benedict and there were no eggs on it! I thought they were kidding but nope. Table across from us left prob 35mns before us and the table was still not clear. Terrible. Maybe just an unfortunate day and things happen but this had so many levels of bad I will not be giving it another shot sorry.