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

I'm definitely a regular when it comes to Kristy's, it makes me sad to see the decline in service…read moreand ordering to pick up. This isn't our first bad experience, usually something is missing from the order baked potato once , dessert, salad dressing, and there amazing bread but this time it was the whole base of my meal. How do you give someone chicken Francese with no pasta or rice!? My husband always orders the spinach pie and we received something like frozen spanakopita nothing like spinach pie you can see my past orders. I called the lady told me we changed the menu. Change the menu? Does that mean every dish is different from it's name? I'm glad I payed for a side of spinach because my meal would have been blah!look at my picture and tell me if it's me expecting something that is completely different without telling me when I ordered.

absolutely amazing , service is top notch and the food is always outstanding from scallops brought…read morein fresh from Viking village to the burrata and jersey heirlooms the dishes just get better and better each week.

We made another visit…read more What we ordered: - Evengrow Sourdough Toast (Ricotta, Pistachio, Honey) - Marinated Zucchini (Caramelized Onions, Whipped Feta, and Bread Crumbs) - Yellowfin Tuna (Crispy Potatoes, Dragon Tongue Beans, Olives) - Viking Village Scallops (Green Curry, Zucchini) - Iberico Pork Pluma (Hot Honey, Corn Succotash) - Roasted Chicken (Stewed Eggplant, Tahini Yogurt, Shishitos) Pouring rain when we got there. One of our party went in and put us on the list and then we waited out in the car with the buzzer. We were seated about 20 minutes later. Nothing will beat experiencing this place for the first time but everything was still good this time.

Stopped in for a prime rib sandwich and a Guiness on a Wednesday night. This place has that…read morefriendly neighborhood feel. The karaoke was entertaining. I expected to see more younger folks singing but it was mostly a Boomer night. Service is always great and tonight was no different. My only (recurring) complaint is how does a place that prides itself as an Irish Pub serve ICE COLD Guiness. I knew this from past experiences, so I ordered a Guiness with my martini and let it sit a good twenty minutes but it was still cold by the time our dinners were served. Bar seats were at a premium until after the dinner rush. Then it opened up a bit. Pool table is always busy when I have been there. Im sure we will return, but Im not sure I will order any more Guiness until they get serious about serving a proper stout.

Stopped in on Christmas Eve with my uncle who has lived in the area for 30 years, but had never…read morebeen, and we were both impressed. Most impressive was the service. We were greeted and sat by a pretty young lady named Kat (I'm just guessing that it's spelled with a 'K'), who said she was tired and at the end of her shift, but was still full of energy and very sweet. She went on to answer our questions about the seafood bar and about the menu too... The seafood bar was small but full of great seafood choices! The interior was fitting for the area, well lit, had wood paneling, a large bar and plenty of seating. Also, since it is a bar, the urinals were made from old kegs... A cool addition and an 'up cycle' idea. Food... I was hoping for some Irish dishes, but because they closed early for the holiday, they kept the menu limited, so I opted for the next best thing, a big ol' burger, salad, and a bowl of clam chowder, which is not common where I live. The clam chowder was full of clams and vegetables, but not tomatoey at all. It tasted as good as it looked. The side salad was large, fresh and refreshing. My burger was just how I like it... Thick, juicy, flavorful, and spicy! I order mine med rare, Blackened, with jalapeños, bacon and cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onions on top, then add hot sauce. I will definitely go back the next time I'm in the area and try some other things.

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.

Again we are chasing the gluten free pancake for my son. I got the chocolate chip pancake with a…read moreside of bacon extra crispy. Everything was delicious and Molly was our waitress she was very friendly and helpful. Its a cute shore town feel restaurant. Enjoy!!

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.

Food great. Staff great…read more Sadly I'm not down there much but I highly recommend. Dont blink or you will pass it.

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!

Really good service. Really good taste and quality. The place is real at clean and beautiful.read more

The service and food are THE best!!! The quality of portions is incredible! This is an amazing…read moreplace to eat!! MY FAVORITE!!!

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

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.

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.