Food is delicious, but employees aren't wearing masks properly. Some even clean the tables with no mask on, and coughing! She is also the same employee that handles the money. Once covid lightens up then maybe we will come back, but it's disgusting how lack of covid concerns they are. read more

Amazing Food and huge selection to choose from almost too overwhelming . The food came out fast and hot, friendly atmosphere the only bad thing about this place is that it is too small and feel like not too much room to enjoy with everyone sitting on top of each other. read more

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

had a very yummy brunch, server was very kind and the atmosphere was very cozy, definitely will be coming back!

Amazing breakfast all around. The Donkey Otay is AMAZING. Potato pancakes, best I ever had.

I used to love the Cove, until a local restaurant owner tipped me off that this place was unsanitary as hell. I didn't pay much attention, because I was planning to go that weekend, but I decided to keep an eye out. I sat at the counter, and within the first 10 minutes of getting there, the waitress took my water glass, refilled it, and absent-mindedly gave it to someone else. It was likely an innocent mistake, but it's still disgusting. And right after being warned that there were sanitation issues? Hm. When my omelet came out, my friend's plate was brought out as well. Part of his plate was literally stacked on top of mine, leaving a crater in the middle of my omelet. Sure, it's only the bottom of a plate, but that thing was probably sitting on some counter. Who knows when it was last cleaned? Sadly, I have to leave this place in the past. It was great when I didn't pay so much attention. read more

What a relic this place is - been at least 10 years since my last visit and nothing has changed at all including the food, service and ambience. Immense number of selections on the menu, too many to be able to process in a single sitting. Today's choice was a multi grain waffle which was just OK. Coffee nice and pleasant service but the place is in a real need of a do over. Two of us with just waffles and coffee for $17 before tip is not a good value at all. read more

Just no..... There is only one pro here, big portions. The cons: old dirty silverware and glasses, stale processed food and a dirty atmosphere. There was old gum and the leftovers from the meal before us left on our table and around our booth. NOTHING IS MADE FRESH. The olmets looked gross and my chicken sandwitch and fries were clearly frozen. When you see their oversized menu and as a result all the stock they must keep, along with the old run down appearance, you can easily tell everything is prepackaged frozen junk. Not one person in our group of 4 enjoyed their meal and everyone said they got ripped off for a very low quality meal. read more

I ordered the Fisherman's Catch Omelet. $ 11.75. My omelet came out over cooked, with brown spots all over it. The shrimp was rubbery and the crab was cold. I was very surprised that this plate past the kitchen staff and was served to me. I didn't have time to order a new plate and frankly, had lost my appetite by then. I won't be returning. read more

Mariners Cove is one of those 'down the shore' institutions where you can get 100s of kinds of omelettes and pancakes and such. Its a great place to take the kids or visiting folk and the food is all really good, and really big. Its very fun, very beachy and they have something for everyone. LOOONG lines here most of the time, so try to come at off hours. Sounds good right? So why only 3stars? There's only so much time you can spend on each plate when you have a line of a 100 waiting out your door. It wont be the greatest omelette you ever tasted. But its dependable and welcoming and fun, and family friendly, and real authentic. I seriously highly recommend a visit here. read more

If you're craving breakfast foods, this is the best place to go. While it is a little tricky to get to, and the lines are long, it's well worth whatever traveling and waiting you encounter. They cram people into this tiny place at amazing speed, so don't be frightened by the hoards of people waiting outside. Once you're seated, I highly recommend their bottomless coffee. Don't take your time reading the menu.. these people want you in, ordered, fed, and out the door. My suggestion is to read the menu outside while you wait. It'll save lots of frustration. The food is incredible. There's nothing else that can be said. Huge portions, delicious made to order food. The best of the best. read more

Lol there's a butter pack lid in my drink what do you expect me to say lol and waitress gave me the wrong drink the second time nice interior design for a diner tho read more

I couldn't decide between three stars or four so I'm going with four since I was on the fence. Come before 10am and you will be seated without any wait. Small booths, small everything - even the coffee cups (more like tea cups) are tiny but they give you a carafe of coffee on the table and you can fill it up as you go. That said those are the only small things about the place. There is, however, nothing small about the menu. It boasts over 200 omelets alone! Then there's the endless pancakes and waffles and french toast. Another thing that isn't small is your plate of food when it comes out. I can't see how this place doesn't waste food. They must be. Unless everyone takes home their leftovers (like we did). So that is the reason I wanted to give the place 3 stars - there's no way a normal human stomach can put away what they serve you! One plate could easily feed four people (i'm not joking). We ordered: Birds of Paradise french toast - croissant french toasted crusted with almonds and topped with about 5 pounds (no joke here again) of fresh fruit) and a couple of Kielbusters (just a giant mound of eggs, potatoes, kielbasa and creamy sausage sauce or whatever on top) and Peppermint Patty pancakes again, with about 5 lbs of fresh fruit on top. I think none of us ate more than a 1/3 of what was on our plates........even though everything was delicious! read more

From corner to corner of monmouth and ocean county... this place is HANDS DOWN my go-to place. From fresh fruit to over 200 omelets (no joke i'm serious) this place is always a winner. Down to the friggen coffee (they sell it it's so good) and nicknacks on the wall! I've been going here since i can't remeber... it's always been a family favorite.... and it just adds to the home like feeling. Now down to the food.... They have VARIOUS STYLES of French toast (texas, european, american stuffed etc.! Try the European french toast with strawberrys, powdered sugar and fresh jam) AMAZING waffles creations (the best is grandma's old fashioned waffles... Banana cinamon sugar waffles, topped with sliced bananas, and a cinnamon sugar rum syrup! HOMEMADE AMAZING) FLUFFY Pancakes- all different kinds if you don't get distracted by others on the menu. They have a hungry mariner combo, with tons of meat, three eggs, toast, homefrys (ALSO AMAZING) pancakes. Their omelets are QUITE unique lol an example.... they have an amazing Mexican influenced omelet section, and on the other hand they have spam and even Caviar omelets! (It is located in a quite affluent town). They have eggs benedict, various egg creations.... Lunch they have Gyros other Greek food, Foccocia sandwiches, Italian food, corned beef, hamburgers, wraps... You name it for lunch or breakfast this place will make it! It's a little tricky to find (safely) take Route 71 South... it's the easiest way to find it! ALSO their hangover Ice tea is extremely tasty... it's homemade raspberry tea served in a pitcher in a rustic way with the crushed raspberries still in there! SO GOOD... this place is a little higher priced then most breakfast places... but it is WELL worth it! read more

Let me start by saying I am doing weight watchers right now. This probably isn't the place to go for a couple of reasons. First, the portions are absolutely gluttonous. You get a lot of food and calories for your money. And it doesn't taste bad but it is more than anyone really needs to eat even if you are not weight watching. So I tried to manage by getting two poached eggs, which came with a huge portion of home fries and toast. I asked to substitute fruit for those sides and was told no. I got the rather large fruit bowl anyway and paid $6.95 on top of the $8.99, which consisted of two poached eggs without toast and home fries. So $16.00 for two eggs and fruit. This was my decision, yes, but really no reason to go back unless accompanied by hungry teenaged boys. It was super hot and muggy inside. And still long line waiting when we left at 1:45. read more

I worked in Brielle many years, and this was the best. This is a great breakfast joint. What more can I say. Everyone has already said it. TRY IT. YOU'LL LIKE IT. read more

Best breakfast in the....hmmm let me think... WORLD! if you can't find something you like, you're just one of those that are never pleased. Seafood omelettes are outstanding as are the other types. Amazing potato pancakes Multiple types of eggs Benedict (eggs oscar is the bestest!) Lunch is great too with a wide variety of huge plates full of freshly made yummy food. I don't drink coffee but those I've went with have said the varieties are a great change of pace from the normal cup of joe You won't be let down read more

Mariner's Cove is a rustic little diner on the edge of Point Pleasant and Brielle. Its decor looks like it hasn't been updated since the 1970's, but that detail doesn't affect the quality of the food. We were greeted and seated right away for breakfast and my waitress quickly served me coffee. I was here with my kids so we shared everything. My daughter had a snowman pancake (3 pancakes shaped like a snowman topped with fruit). My son had a Belgian waffle and I had the scrambled eggs that came with his waffle and ordered a potato pancake and English muffin on the side. Everything was good. I wasn't crazy about the potato pancake but wanted to try it. The blueberries on the pancakes were frozen and sour. They should skip offering blueberries if they can't be obtained fresh. In all, a pleasant experience. I'd like to go here for lunch the next time I'm down the shore. read more

I hate to say it but I was disappointed eating here especially after reading the reviews. I ordered an omelette but felt like I was just eating a potato pie with veggies? Where was the egg? The french toast had no taste and was very soggy and the mound of fruit on top was not sweet. We had a side order of bacon - it was tasteless - not even salty. How can bacon have no taste? There was no wait to get in b/c I went off season but every table was still taken. I guess the large menu and the tiny homey tables are what draw you into this establishment but in my opinion the food is sub-par. I went out of my way to go here on the way to Atlantic City but left WITHOUT a doggie bag. Sorry. read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - Supposed to be an "omelette" minus the egg. Awful, no flavor. - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

This is one of my favorite local breakfast locations. The wait staff is polite and attentive. They have one of the largest menu selections for breakfast. Most selections are enough for two people. There coffee is very good. I love the hungry man's breakfast and eggs Benedict selections. The only problem with this place is the lack of interior space when you are waiting for a table. It's tough waiting outside in the cold and rainy weather. read more

I'm so glad this place has so many stars because I've been going here for years and have never been anything but satisfied with every single thing from the amazing service, to the charming atmosphere, and most of all the amazing food. The menu here is insane! One of my faves is the Italian stallion which is an omelette with pepperoni ham and mozzarella with marinara sauce. Their potato pancakes are incredible. I've never been disappointed with any of their benedicts. There's a bit of a line on the weekends but that's totally understandable because it's pretty much a local staple. If you're at the shore you have to check out this place. It's my number one favorite diner/breakfast place. And I've been to a lot lol. read more

3.5 stars. The portions are ridiculously huge and there are literally hundreds of breakfast options to choose from! I got the eggplant rollatini omelette and I thought it was amazing. I would suggest splitting an omelette and a side of something or a short stack of pancakes maybe. We noticed a lot of people doing that but we had already ordered and could barely put a dent in our meals. The decor is nothing special. Actually it was kind of run down and I don't think the AC worked, but the service was amazing. I loved our waitress and I loved the food. Be prepare to wait a while on the weekends in the summer. read more

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

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Best breakfast/brunch! Menu is huge and so are the portions. There is always a wait to get in but the wait it worth it. Servers are warm and inviting and atmosphere is cozy. Love is place read more

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

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This place really is as good as everyone says. Insanely huge menu with tons of unique stuff you will never see anywhere else, along with the usual breakfast/lunch items. Huge portions (so sad that we were staying at a hotel with no fridge access and couldn't take our leftovers). Good service and a really cute, homey atmosphere. Many menu items are certainly not health food, but they still come with actual fresh fruit, so you don't feel as guilty. We live an hour away, but I wouldn't hesitate to drive down there on a weekend for some brunch. read more

I ended up at Mariner's based on Yelp's suggestion and am happy that I did. Pretty darn good breakfast. If you're looking for some foo foo fancy breakfast, look elsewhere. But if you're looking for a good, diner style meal, this is your place. My only complaint is that the menu is so. damn. big. Makes it hard to select. A quarter of that menu would have sufficed, but obviously that's part of what they're known for. I'll definitely go again if I'm in the area and will recommend it to a friend. read more

This place is like a classic East Coast diner on steroids. A massive omelette menu (140+ choices), spectacular pancakes, waffles, french toast and every breakfast meat under the sun. The small space is decorated in a very cool maritime theme. The staff is beyond helpful and the portions are enormous. Perfect for kids - the kids menu offers Mickey Mouse and snowman pancakes (cooked in those respective shapes). I had the blueberry pancakes (always fresh fruit), my wife had perfectly poached eggs with homemade corned beef hash. read more

OMG!! Best breakfast ever! Everything made from fresh ingredients. Staff super friendly and attentive. read more

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

Came here on a recommendation from the hotel we're staying at and we were not let down! To say the proportions are big is an understatement. Menu is a bit overwhelming to look through because there's over 250 different omelettes to choose from along with a variety of other breakfast dishes. As much of my omelette that I ate, it didn't even look like I put a dent in it. The decor is fun and the staff is friendly. Our waitress Pam was great and you can tell she's eager to go above and beyond! read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - Stir fry veggie omelette - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

Been coming here for years with my family. Very cozy and down-home place. Always friendly service and you are guaranteed a.....variety of options when it comes to food. Love this place! read more

On a cruise from Boston to Fort Lauderdale, we had to take port in Brielle, NJ. A local told us that Mariners Cove was world famous and had thousands of selections. I think the number was understated. If you have a party with similar tastes, I'd recommend sharing. I had the Texas Hat omelette, which was a huge concoction of chili, cheddar cheese, sausage, onions, potatoes, eggs, ham, peppers and some other ingredients I've forgotten. Delicious! Ate a fourth (maybe) of it and brought the rest home. Others in my group had the Fisherman's Catch and the Farmer's Omelette -- all was declared to be fantastic. The service was quick and efficient; we never felt neglected even though it was mid-morning Sunday and the crowd was intimidating to my eyes. Cheerful and welcoming - what a great experience! read more

The menu is huge, which can be overwhelming-- don't arrive hungry or you'll end up staring at it helplessly! Everything we've had from here has been great. Portions are huge and the waitstaff is friendly and accommodating, they were great with our infant daughter. My husband is a breakfast-maniac and he loved it. I got overwhelmed by omelet choices and ended up going with a Greek salad- also delicious. I wish they'd put the menu online so I could pre-plan! read more

The breakfast place! Best enjoyed in the winter (no lines and you don't have to sit on the beach with your food baby). The menu is massive and its always tough to decide, major food envy when seeing the plates of other diners. I almost always get the French Brie omelette but I swear one day I'll branch out to the waffles. read more

I was introduced to the Mariner about two years ago, and now it the stopping point everytime I go south.... I am vegetarian, but there are so many omelets to choose from filled with great stuff! It's old fashioned service, in an old fashioned feel, with old fashioned food that comforts you, pleases you, and puts a smile on your face everytime you eat there! They have made breakfast fun and exciting again.... read more

3.5 stars Felt very much like a local diner spot. The service was good & fast. My fiance ordered the Maryland Crab Cakes Eggs Benny & I got the Amy's omlette (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, a few other vegetables that I can't remember) in egg whites. My omlette was good, HUGE, and hit the spot. My fiance's dish was humungous as well. Overall was a good meal. They have so many entrees! I'd be interested to try a few others. read more

This place is amazing. I ordered the banana nut pancakes with a side of pork roll and it was awesome. I had to wrap the rest to go home because the portons are huge. My pancakes cost about $8.50-completely worth it. I also ordered a coffee and they give you a little pitcher with 24 ounces! This place rocked! read more

Mariner's Cove Restaurant - Banana nut pancakes. Delish! - American Near Me - Brielle, New Jersey

There is a huge menu with so many omelette options. The food is very good. The portions are huge. The people are very friendly. It's a great place to have lunch before going to Bogan's Basin for some fishing on the Jamaica II. read more

I absolutely love this place. As a Jersey girl who spent most of her teenage/collegiate years in the inside of Jersey diners, this is ranked in the top three. It's small and sometimes the service is spotty, but the breadth and quality of the food surpass those downsides. I have NEVER had a bad meal there, and neither has anyone I've ever dined with. The breakfasts are phenomenal from the omelets to the pancakes and beyond. Those of you who have been here for breakfast know how big the menu- and the portions- are. But have you ever been for lunch? My mother and I went for lunch about 6 months ago, during their off season- we love it for breakfast so much that we kinda forgot about it when lunching out, although part of its extensive menu includes lunch type items. We were greeted with their ginormous menu- PLUS an EXTRA MENU for their lunch specials- a good selection of their stupidly big burgers, sandwiches, salads and wraps that come with a free cup of soup and large drink! Unreal! read more

Fun place to go with the family or out of town guests but not worth the wait for locals. menu is fun and portion sizes can make it easily 2-3 meals. however, the coffee is not that great, the decor needs a good dusting, and the aged booths are sticky, which makes me scared of what the kitchen looks like. staff has a standard Jersey diner waitress level of snark which i can appreciate but some out-of-towners might be caught off guard. worth going once but after that it becomes a been there done that sort of thing. added: don't go with a large group as you will be squeezed in the middle of the place at the kitchen door and will be bumped each time a waitress passes or new party is seated. very tight and crowded. read more

At Mariner's Cove they have over 250 omelets, 15 varieties of pancakes, raspberry iced tea, burgers. Bottomless cups of coffee. Don't dare call it Brunch-this is breakfast served from 7am-3pm. Berry Berry Pancakes Eggs Florentine Benny Get here before 10:30 am or you will be waiting-that said it is amazing how many people they can fit in here. read more

The food is soooooo good here. I wish they were open for dinner. I haven't been here in a while so this review is going to reflect my experience from a few years ago. BREAKFAST!!! My wife and I were on our first trip together as a married couple and we were hungry, famished actually, we needed breakfast NOW!! Turning the corner on Rte 35 we saw a huge sign for Mariner's Cove. Being so hungry, we decided to stop by and check it out. "Holey gigantic breakfasts Batman!!!" My wife had waffles with fresh fruit. She told me they are better than anything that I have ever made! (Or :( At this point I thought my waffle making skills topped anything around. Isn't that why she married me?!?) I half heartedly agreed (they were REALLY GOOD!!!) I had an omelette. It was more like a WWII torpedo made of eggs, feta, and spinach. This thing was massive!!! Fluffy eggs, perfectly cooked spinach (yes, that is something easily messed up), and some of the most delicious feta cheese this side of.... I don't know. The most delicious and removable omelette I have ever had. Go here. You will have no regrets (except for a full tummy). read more

We enjoyed for breakfast. They specialize in pancakes, waffles, and French toast with lots of toppings (fresh fruit) but have a ton of choices on the menu. They even have peppermint patty pancakes but didn't try. read more