I anticipate my yearly visit to Mariners cove with great enthusiasm. It never disappoints! Today was no exception. If I didn't live in Florida, I would be a regular. In my opinion, this is the best breakfast establishment out there. I've never had any other meals there but I've heard that all of their food is fantastic. Do yourself a a favor and stop in. You won't be sorry. read more

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This place is amazing and a must do when we are up north. It's a breakfast/lunch spot, and if you can think it it's probably on the menu. The service is friendly, on point and fast, and the food was absolutely amazing. It's small, so expect a moderate wait or to have large parties divided up into smaller groups, but it is 100% worth it!!! read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - Benny cakes - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

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Went here for my first time this week and was surprised as it's really small inside, and a little dated. But the shock came with the menu-- literally there were one 100 options for breakfast!! My husband got eggs Benedict but subbed the Canadian bacon for tomatoes (which he said he could taste that they were fresh Jersey tomatoes!). I got the Britain: 2 poached eggs on creamed chipped beef over English muffins. Both came with home fries; his also had a fresh fruit cup. The portions were HUGE!! The taste was very good! Everything freshly cooked to order. I also got coffee and my husband was thrilled to get Coke (seems most places have Pepsi). The wait staff was attentive and even the owner came around to see if everything was ok. We will go again. read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - Top: Eggs Benedict, bottom: poached eggs on SOS over English muffins. Hash browns portion was very large and well done with onion in them. - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

Mariners cove is a classic New Jersey diner. It's a small place but there's counter seating as well. The menu is massive. There are so many good choices! The portion sizes are huge and the omelettes are literally bigger than the plate! The potatoes were perfection! Perfectly crispy around the edges! The service was excellent and the fresh squeezed OJ was tasty. read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

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Great little spot for a really delicious breakfast! Huge menu with something for everyone. Very kid friendly and attentive service. Kind waitresses and hostess. Great portion sizes as well. We will absolutely be back, my husband said it's the beast breakfast he's had in 10+ years. read more

Staff makes you feel welcomed. Atmosphere is cozy. Food is served fast and in large portions. read more

HUGEEE omelet menu. Mostly just changing the order of the ingredients, but also how many ingredients even are there? Lol but this place is truly great. Cool location, brings some of the best spring or summer morning with the family memories for me read more

Service is always great, food gets out fast. Our favorite place we go every weekend. Great food and amazing ambiance. Though waits can be kind of long on weekends, the wait is worth every bite of that food. read more

The Health Department reported worrisome conditions: Mariner's Cove at 712 Union Ave. in Brielle. The restaurant was dumping dirty mop water outside and the not keeping the area from its dumpsters clean of "litter, garbage, greasy grime." It needed to clean its ice machine and fix a handwash sink that was leaking. Raw meat was found stored incorrectly, both near cooked meat and on a shelf over raw vegetables. Some food items were stored uncovered in the walk-in refrigerator and potatoes were also found to be stored on the basement floor instead of at least six inches off the ground. A can of pesticide was found on a window sill. read more

Unbelievable menu...I've been down here for 50 years and this is the ultimate breakfast place. Do your studying first because you'll never read the gargantuan menu when you're there. Pro Tip: get the fresh squeezed OJ! read more

We loved this place. It's old school in the best possible way. Menu is so big it's overwhelming. If you can't find something here you might be crazy. We got pancakes and French toast. French toast was awesome. Service was great. Def recommend. read more

Insane menu at a classic diner. So many choices that you need to close your eyes And just point at something and order. Omelette was awesome and service was great. read more

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Delicious, good portions and quick service. Old fashioned place but very cozy. Would recommend!

great ambiance in this 55 year old restaurant by Manasquan, cozy, warm with attentive staff / many thanks to Mary who had a smile and warmth about her that made breakfast even more perfect ! amazing pancakes, and latkes, fantastic bacon and so many choices - you will need to take your time ! Great for families and dates ! What a treasure and surprising treat on a Sunday morning ! read more

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I've never seen menu with so many choices in my life. lol. Cute little place in Brielle with a huge menu. We went in for breakfast but being it was almost noon we ordered lunch instead. The burger was delicious! It was cooked perfectly and came with crispy fries, slaw and pickle. I wasn't too crazy about the skirt steak sandwich on focaccia bread. It was good but I prefer more of a traditional cheese steak on a hoggie roll with rib eye steak. The focaccia bread made it hard to eat. It kind of fell apart with all the peppers and onions sliding out of the sides. Good flavor but very messy. lol Great service and we did not have to wait for a table. The also have seating at the counter top. Can't wait to got back and try one of their many omelette choices. It will probably take me a long time to decide which one to choose. ha ha. The read more

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Love the atmosphere, the food, the unbelievable menu, the service!!!! Did I say I love this place? The portions are generous too!

Great little old school style spot in Brielle, just before the bridge into Point Pleasant. We stopped in on an unusually warm (65 degrees) Saturday in January and there was no wait, which we are told is very uncommon. The waitress said she's never seen it that empty before on a Saturday. For food I got the Poor Boy Omelette - essentially a Western just with pork roll. Pork roll, peppers, onions, potatoes & cheese. They do their "omelettes" a little different I'd call it more of a scramble. They add the home fries into it which I really like. Regardless it was a MASSIVE portion and delicious. I think I ate maybe 1/3 of what they brought me. 2 very big eaters could easily share one of these. Leftovers for at least 1 more meal. My girlfriend got a goat cheese omelette which she really liked and we split a short stack of pancakes, which were also good but very unnecessary with the rest of our food. Overall, old school feel, huge portions & tasty food. I would definitely recommend and will be looking to come back sometime in the future. read more

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I always seem to forget to stop in this Brielle landmark. Not today. I came in for lunch and had a chicken salad sandwich. The staff was glad to see me again. It's been 5 years since the last visit. Yes almost the same crew. My only concern was a little too much celery in the chicken salad. The decor was very rustic. The signs and pictures on the walls were of the same fond memories i had 5+ years ago. read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

Friendly service and gigantic menu with hundreds of omelettes and other breakfast options. Generous portions of delicious food. Fun nautical decor! read more

Hadn't been here in while but very glad we went back. The food was excellent. I had the pizza omelette with the works. Besides the eggs it was filled with Italian sausage pepperoni onions and peppers. It was topped with lots of parmigiana cheese and tomato sauce. Served with browned potatoes with peppers and onions and toast too. At the table we also had blueberry pancakes with a lot of fresh blueberries and an Australian omelette which had lots of feta spinach and mushrooms. At the table we had huge sides of bacon and pork roll. All this was served quickly and happily by our excellent waitress Karen. The nice Karen. lol. Gonna go back again soon. read more

I'm definitely a fan of this landmark breakfast spot. From it's quirky wooden nooks and crannies, the incredibly friendly and competent waitresses to the huge portions and almost too many tasty options. I'm in this area for fishing in the warmer months and know I'll work another visit in. Even though they boast over 250 omelettes, it was closer to lunch than breakfast so I was hankering for something brunchy. I selected a breakfast burger, George's, and was happy with the choice. A fresh beef patty cooked to the requested medium, with bacon, sautéed mushrooms, cheese, chili, lettuce, tomato and onion. Oh, and a fried egg to make it a breakfast sandwich. Good burger and good brioche roll too. The patty could have been seasoned more, but with everything else going on it was not an issue. This dish came with a heaping serving of their very good hash browns. My dining companion selected choc chip pancakes, 3 big fluffy ones with chips on top. These are very good pcakes served with a little fruit cup. We also shared an order of the German potato pancakes, 3 hefty ones that come with bacon, sour cream and applesauce. They were ok and the only item we wouldn't reorder. Shore areas can be tricky to find good places to eat at, but breakfast and lunch spots seem to be more consistent and sustainable, not to mention a better value. This one was likely a template that others have used to start their own businesses. On this off season visit it was all locals, and you could tell they were regulars. I look forward to more visits, with their huge and tempting menu, it might be awhile before I actually order an omelette though. read more

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Awesome place. The menu is huge!!!! I've been here a couple of times, and weekdays are the least busiest. I dislike waiting around for a table and hearing a lot of people in a place. But this restaurant is different. Even in the weekends it does get a little full but it doesn't get loud. I always get me a Caramel Cappuccino, it's so delicious. read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - Caramel Cappuccino - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

This place has a menu you can study for days. The food is fresh and incredibly delicious. The staff is super nice. Best breakfast. Be prepared to wait for a table on the weekend so pick up or try it on a weekday. read more

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The 'Cove' while may appear to be a just another diner, is... except for one thing. 250 omelettes! no joke either, right on the front of the menu they list dozens of omelette combinations all with unique names and inclusions. I went with the "Hatfield and Mcoy" omelette which was basically a huge omelette with chili dumped all over it. It was awesome. The chili was well made and the omelette was great as you'd hope from a diner that specializes in them. What caught me off guard was the omelette is huge, like maybe the biggest omelette I've ever eaten! I literally had leftovers of for like 3 days and that's after my first sitting with it! All the omelettes come with toast, which you may not even need if all of them are the size of the one I got. In addition to this, I had a short stack of pancakes which were pretty good, and kept warm as I tried to eat off my omelette and sip my coffee. The staff here were all nice, with the waitresses all donning NFL jerseys of different teams which is a nice touch and offers up conversation while dining. The front check in/cashier lady is very hospitable and has that diner presence making you want come and come again. The menu has all your favorite diner fare along with the omelettes so there is no reason not to stop in. There is a "snug" section that would be a nice place to sit on a return visit. As expected for a diner there are several booth and table seats along with counter seating. Décor is reminiscent of a TGIFridays but a bit less over done and more inspirational or vintage décor which is nice. I'd definitely like to come back as it's one of, if not the most unique diner I've ever been to and would love to try another omelette. Fun fact: I said Omelette 12 times in this review, including that one. read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - Decor in the Cove - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

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Toast was both burnt and soggy. Flies everywhere, landing on both me and my eggs. No real syrup! Just packets of maple flavored corn syrup. Quintessential NJ waitress (and hostess) attitude. Entire place was filthy including the bathroom. read more

Portions and menu here are outrageous. Had a great beach brunch here. Delicious food, super friendly staff. Can't wait to come again when we're back in town! read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

I moved away 6 years ago and was so excited to come here. I don't know if it is possible, but I think this place actually got better. It could just be sentimental. Wish i could give it 10 stars! 250 omelettes, your own pot of coffee, friendly waitress and HUGE portions. Crazy good. Might have to pop in again before we fly back home. Breakfast was like a warm hug from home. read more

Went here for a birthday brunch on Monday, June 5th with my friend and partner and was met with fabulous service by, Hellen and the staff. I ordered the banana pancakes and she put a candle on the pancake to celebrate my day and the staff sang and all. Was very nice. Everything was delicious. So many options. Thanks again for making the day memorable. read more

Stopped in for a party of 3 with my family. It wasn't too crowded on a weekday late morning and we were seated right away. We all ordered very different breakfast dishes and all were very happy with it. From the eggs benedict, to Nutella crepes, to the Skillet Special. They are HUGE servings so some of us just couldn't finish it all. Mine came with home fries, which I had a couple bites of, and it was jam packed with flavor. At first I thought the waitress was a little egh, but she warmed up quickly. It's small place and not alot of parking so go on a weekday or get there early I'm sure. The menu itself is overwhelming. It might be best to know what you want before you show up, because it's hard for multiple people to hold open those menus at the same time at the small tables. There do seem to be a bunch of flies that stick around which was annoying. Besides that, I will say it's on the high price end. 3 breakfast dishes and 3 coffees (one iced) was $55. read more

I get anxiety from the size of the menu here, but this is my go-to delivery place for a giant omelette when I'm hungover. Hearty, tasty, greasy, diner-style hangover food is the name of the game here. You can't go wrong with any of their speciality omelettes or sandwiches. Give this place a try next time you're hurting on a Sunday morning! read more

Was my favorite breakfast diner for decades. Food is still great, however, expensive. $25 for an omelette, sausage and potatoes? Not too busy I sat at the counter one other patron. Three different servers passed my empty coffee cup. I know we are in inflation but that was pretty high for breakfast. read more

BEST BREAKFAST EVER!!! I had the eggs Oscar and my boyfriend had the hungry mariner special. Everything was cooked to perfection and I loved the portions. We even got to take some home! Will be back very soon. read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - Eggs Oscar Hunger Mariner with 2 Pancakes - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

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Sorry but we had cockroach run out of our plate if pancakes before Covid and couldn't even consider eating here again

Just filthy , please go take a look in the kitchen before you eat here! I don't understand how the board of health don't shut this place down, the structure alone is not safe. Ate there a week ago parked by the back kitchen door after what I seen will NEVER eat there again! They should be ashamed read more

The most massive breakfast menu I've ever seen. Charming nautical diner. Potato pancakes, superb! I asked for the bacon to be crispy and it was to perfection. I would definitely revisit. No outdoor seating. No one masked, except me. read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - German potato pancakes with crispy bacon. - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

Everything we had was 10/10 DELICIOUS. I came for the omelettes but I will be coming back for those super moist super fresh berry pancakes. Also to try out everything else on the menu. My new favorite breakfast spot! read more

Food was excellent and service was even better. Place is on the small side but totally worth the wait.

Food is great. Staff is nice. Place is way too small, especially for plus size customers and claustrophobic people. The chairs for the single tables are made for children. Some items on their menu have not been available in weeks so even though the menu is huge ... be cautious Overall, I recommend this place to others. read more

This place has a very large menu. When you decide what you would like it will not disappoint. The exterior and bathrooms could use updating. read more

Always been very good. Great breakfast great lunch. Chicken fingers for kids are great. Sandwiches are great. read more