We thoroughly enjoyed our food here unfortunately the reason for the lower score is the insane time it took for us to get our food. When we inquired about it. We were told they were "short handed". Food: Both my husband and I ordered steak dinners along with the shrimp appetizer. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and thought the food was very good. Service: The service could definitely use some help. The servers were running around crazy and kept apologizing to each table for the delay. However 3.5-4 hours for a dinner is insane. I understand everyone being short handed but management should better prepare staff and customers. Ambiance: is nice and clean however nothing special. It's modern but can get very dark and loud. read more

We were really in a mood to eat some Italian food. Saw all the amazing reviews for Manera and decided to check it out. I am glad we did. The food was excellent. 4 of us got grilled chicken and we all loved it. My husband got steak and it was cooked perfectly per his request. My kids shared chicken parm and they loved it. Kids meal came with an ice cream! Service was excellent. Overall great experience. Will go again for sure. read more

Manera's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

To start, our server was lovely and attentive. Soup or a salad with your entree is always welcome. We did not know it was a BYOB, but we were able to order a New Jersey wine, which worked out for us. We split a shrimp app, which was delicious. My bride had halibut over couscous cooked correctly and served simply. I had a stuffed veal dish, which was done well but a little tough and could have used more of the tasty sauce. We will be back to explore more of the menu. :) read more

Manera's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

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Amazing food and great service top notch Chef My Waiter was to the point Recommend the daily specials it's a most go place read more

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Very decent dinner here last night at this newish American/Italian restaurant in Brick. Large space divided into three rooms with amply space between all of the tables. We sat in the largest room in front of a gas fireplace which was nice and cozy. Overall though the interior is rather plain and not especially inviting. Not bad mind you but with this many tables and just plain tops without table cloths or even place settings it just seemed a bit too austere. This is a BYOB if you choose but they do have a license to sell wine from a South Jersey vintner by the name of Sharrott Winery located in Egg Harbor. Although we did bring our own bottle we decided to try a Sharrott Tango which is a red blend instead of ours and we are so glad we did. The Tango was excellent and at $26 a bottle a nice value as well. Sort of reminded us of a French Beaujolais being a light bright red but the Tango is a lot more complex. I would order this again in a heart beat. Now for the food - as either a soup du jour or a house sale come with your dinner selection we decide to try one of each and share. The soup was a zucchini and curry and the house salad was a nice endeavor. Both were simply delicious, with complex flavors and very pleasing. My wife opted for the chicken milanese and I went with the whole wheat pasta aioli with roasted red peppers and spinach. Each of these dishes were delicious as well. Our server Marissa did an excellent job with the meal for us and kept us nicely informed. Overall I would think in terms of (4 1/2) stars last night and perhaps after we dine here a few more times they will be bumped up to a (5) star rating. Bottom line: with a tab of $65 including a bottle of wine, a very nice value indeed. The question is not if we will return to Manera's but when! read more

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Excellent food that is very reasonably priced. Pleasant atmosphere with friendly wait staff. Every one in our party (5 of us) claimed their dish (5 different entrees) were phenomenal! Also had the mussels appetizer which was, without a doubt, the best I've ever had. Intend to return...over and over again! read more

The service is wonderful, just enough. The food is hardy , if you are not a big eater sharing is suggested. The mussels and crab cake appetizers where the stars! Sorry no photo both sauces where yummy!!! read more

Manera's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

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This was our first time at Manera's in Brick. We had a party of 3 and were sat right away. The food was excellent. I had a lemon chicken dish with broccolini and my husband had a fish dish he was very happy with and our friend had filet mignon and said it was excellent. Our waiter Lloyd took good care of us. We will be back again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Steak is always excellent. It is cooked to your specifications. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Best room to sit in the is the room with the fireplace that is where you get the most attentive service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Delicious food with huge portions. Reasonably priced and BYOB! We also had my grandsons baptism party here and they did an amazing job. Everyone raved about the good! read more

Amazing food and service! Second time visiting and still the best Italian Restaurant in the Tom's River area!

Unfortunately I was there for a repass. With that said, the food and staff were terrific. They accommodated a lot more people than expected and never missed a beat! Looking forward to going back for dinner. read more

I went on a Wednesday night with my son. It was a little bit on the slow side, which is to be expected. The place was clean, which I like. The waitress was friendly and for the most part pretty attentive. I had eggplant with linguine, they gave me a fair amount, more than I expected, and I was happy with that. It actually taste quite good! My son had a hamburger with bacon, he enjoyed it. He also said his french fries were very good. I had some, they were crisp, and a good amount was given. The ambience was pretty good, not too loud, but busy enough so you felt engaged. I would definitely go again if I were in the area. read more

Wow! This dinner definitely did NOT disappoint! Tried Maneras Brick for the first time and it was FANTASTIC! read more

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Our server Matt was a sweet heart. Attended to our every want and need. Our food was excellent the service is great. At the shore this restaurant is a gem. read more

Went for a business lunch. The placed was filled with senior citizens. The decor is rather plain but the food was good and reasonable priced. read more

Consistently good food and service here. Getting more popular recently with locals. BYOB is nice and keeps costs reasonable.

If you ever want a place for a party this is the place. We had my husband's 70th birthday party here and it was amazing. Anthony was fantastic and so was Kara and the rest of the staff. They couldn't do enough. The food was amazing and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was perfect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So glad we had his party here read more

Ambiance: F. We made a reservation for Saturday early - 515pm. Arrived and we were escorted to a table in the middle of the room on the left. When we rejected this (Covid), asking for a vacant table for two in the corner by the wall, we were escorted to the middle room (straight back when you enter). We were given the 3rd table back in this room, that was empty at 515pm. From our table, we heard CLANGING of pots from the kitchen (no door closes off kitchen). When there was a pause in kitchen noise, we heard LOUD music. Then, as the room we were in filled up with other diners the NOISE LEVEL got so bad I wished I had earplugs - people almost shouting to each other at their tables. If you want a quiet place for an intimate dinner with your lover, go elsewhere! Service: B. Jason was a good waiter, keeping on top of our needs even when our room filled up (around 6 pm) and he got busy. My criticism of servers, however, is that only a few were properly masked for Covid with Delta variant spreading now. Some wore masks under their chins, some under their noses. Food: B+ we had an appetizer of grilled vegetables with mozzarella, $10, dinner salads and nice warm bread, Mediterranean Cod $23, and Sesame encrusted Tuna $26. Beverages: A. This restaurant has a strange policy. Apparently they do not have a liquor license, but can sell a few bottles of NJ wines for around $25 per bottle. But, you can BYOB as well, which, of course, saves you money. So, overall only 3 stars. We went out early hoping to avoid crowds and have a quiet meal. Food was good, ambiance was lousy. read more

Manera's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

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We dined here a few months back and it was great. I never got around to writing a review maybe out of fear my favorite restaurants will become too popular. We had Easter brunch yesterday and again everything was great. It was a buffet with something for everyone in my pain in the ass family. Not one complaint. Everything was sooo good that I never got around to trying everything and I'm a guy that tries everything. Every dish was outstanding from seafood, chicken, beef, pasta. Too many to list. Extremely friendly staff. This place deserves popularity. read more

After passing by Manera's countless times I trusted my fellow Yelpers and I was impressed! Service was excellent and food was delicious! Kids couldn't get enough of the mussels! The local wine offered was also great...big on cleanliness and I was satisfied with the establishment. We will be back our family had a great time! read more

Just had a party of 10 people at the restaurant in brick MANERAS. Everything was wonderful. Food was perfectly prepared, staff was very helpful, and our waitress was both courteous and efficient. Definitely keep this restaurant in mind for your next party. Thank you, everyone. read more

The Veal chop was charred and medium rare. The meat was tender and juicy. My wife had the chicken special, chicken in a sun dried tomato sauce over linguine. The sauce and chicken were to die for. The scallops were super sized and sweet and tender. The cod was also excellent. read more

Best Tuna tartare I ever had. Friendly staff recommended tuna tartare and salad for lunch since I wasn't really hungry. It was best choice in a while. Perfect amount of fresh onions and avocado to compliment the taste of tuna. I will be back! read more

Manera's Restaurant - Tuna tartare. - New American Near Me - Brick Township, New Jersey

Food was amazing and service was above any recent restaurant!!! Try this place you won't be disappointed!!

Went here for the first time yesterday. I had veal, wife had scallops, girls had Mediterranean cod. For appetizers we had the lump crab, tuna tartar and a dozen clams on the half-shell. The food was delicious and we intend to go back. Servers were very friendly and pleasant. It's nice to find a newer restaurant in the area that provides quality food and a nice pleasant atmosphere. The interior is nice and works well, but something is missing. Perhaps some candles, table cloths or flowers to add to the ambiance might help. The waitresses were great but need to take drink orders quickly! Once the table sits, it's important to get there ASAP and read off the specials. Other than that, the place is great - we are looking forward to going back! Nice job folks. read more

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Manera's is a great spot for date night, dining with friends, or special occasions. Very pretty inside and the menu has a lot of enticing options. The Staff is attentive and friendly. Food did take a while to come out but our meals were delicious. Would be happy to eat here again read more

The food was good. ... my. Porch seemed too rare and I was full already so I didn't really eat it but the flavor was good and all the other dishes were delicious. The service was very good . The ambiance was so bad I don't think I'll go back. It was so bright we even asked for the lights to be turned down. It felt like a bright cafeteria. It's a drag because it's an easy ish fix to make it cozy. read more

Grilled Pork Chop Perfectly cooked so tender. Great price! Horseradish potatoes were wonderful and the asparagus were perfect. Loved the bread. Appetizers were very good too. Got the muscles and calamari didn't disappoint! Overall a great experience. read more

I had a retirement party there on Wednesday July 10th. It's hard to describe the wonderful experience. Eric is amazing, Katie was outstanding! Everything was perfect, we were treated so well. Of course, food was delicious. I recommend this restaurant to everyone! Booking next party soon! read more

My pops and I had a great dinner at Brick's newest BYO restaurant, Manera's! He got the 12-oz sirloin with garlic compound butter and a baked and I got veal stuffed with prosciutto mozzarella broccolini and mushroom duxelle with garlic mashed. Dinner was served with soup or salad. Dad got the soup d'jour, chicken florentine with feta that he loved. I got a yummy Caesar for a slight upcharge. They did sell wine by the bottle or the split but we brought our own. The design is stark and modern, the main room has a nice fireplace and there is a private room behind a dividing wall. The service was excellent--professional and attentive. We got to take advantage of a $10 coupon that was in the Clipper magazine. Check it out, I don't think you'll be disappointed! (Better for a date than for a family with rambunctious kids!) Final note, we felt perfectly covid-safe in terms of staff and placement of other guests. read more

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Excellent service, value and great options. Menu was extensive while the quality and price is great read more

First time dining at Brick location. The fireplace ambiance was very special I had the crab cakes and broccolini it was delicious My hubby had the cod And loved it Would highly recommend this location read more

Fantastic Baby Shower Brunch! We had 60 people and Maneras' food was delicious - Many compliments! Highly recommend! read more

First time dining here was Christmas Eve. The staff were great from the very welcoming hostesses to the server and managers. They offered a limited menu so we did not get to try all of the menu options. Appetizers was fried calamari very good cut thicker than most places, the entrees all came with a salad I had the Caesar really liked the dressing, For the entrees we had a Swordfish cooked just right, NY Strip Steaks served the temperature ordered very flavorful, crab cakes over a fantastic Risotto, and a seven seas seafood over squid ink linguine it was okay. A request was made for simple item off the menu (mussels in garlic butter) which unfortunately the restaurant could not accommodate but we understood it was a busy Holiday night. The staff really made this night out a great experience and we will be back. I highly recommend this Restaurant. read more

Had dinner here tonight for our anniversary . Waitress Lisa was excellent and great from start to finish. We started with the crab cocktail which was so yummy and fresh . Then I got the house soup of the day which was the vegetable barley . It was so good I took a quart home . Then I had the ny strip which was cooked perfectly and my husband had the special seafood risotto , that dish was even better than my steak . Only complaint was that it was our anniversary and place tends to get loud fast , but I will definitely be back for the food . We were so full we took dessert home . The peanut butter cheesecake was awesome read more

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Food is good the sits are hard it's a get in eat and get out parking is good but watch your step leaving I've seen people fall.. I'll eat there again read more

Another good meal. We enjoyed the dinner and appetizers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]However the ambiance was a little off this time[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Food was great , calamari was so good , but very small portion. I had the crab cake w sweet potato fries, delish .... Waitress was friendly . Will def be back , BYOB yes please ! They need music & more art on the walls . read more

we went here last night for 2 birthdays we had appetizers calamari mussels and mushrooms delicious than some had the pork chop which all loved i had scallops amazing our server was amazing and allotment who helped were amazing great staff and food 100 percent go here read more