Amazing! We requested chicken fried steak and without hesitation they created the most amazing meal ever. Will be back!! The staff is lovely and it was the best breakfast we've had in a while read more

Situated right in the center of town, this diner has been a mainstay in Manasquan for a very long time. I believe new owners took over the place five years ago. Before that time they tried to attract a dinner-crowd which did not fare that well. Now the hours are from early morning to 3 PM. I arrived before my friend and was greeted by Debbie, my server, also a mainstay here. Coffee was immediately ordered. The place is super clean as I noticed the Xmas decorations being slowly taken down by the staff. I ordered breakfast as my friend arrived. Food is excellent here as I ordered eggs, bacon, home fries and rye toast. I have not tried lunch here so you should check the other reviews. Overall I find the breakfast prices a tad high, possibly because it's down at the shore and during summertime higher prices prevail. There is free parking on Main Street, if you can find a spot. Usually this early in the morning there will be no problem (during the off season). read more

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This is a cute little mom and pop shop diner. Our waitress and the hostess were great and provided great service. We were a party of four and a total of 6 meals were ordered all of which were great. We had one minor bad experience with another waitress who appeared miserable and was rude to someone in my party who was waiting to ask our waitress a question. I would definitely recommend going to this diner if you're in the area! read more

Went here for breakfast this morning. Was greeted warmly by the waitress/hostess and seated. Order coffee, "fresh squeezed" orange juice, french toast and bacon. The coffee was so strong and bitter that no amount of half and half would make it drinkable. The "fresh squeezed" orange juice was anyhting but - I observed the waitress fill half my glass from one homem-made looking container but the she filled the rest of the glass from a container of orange juice. Fresh squeezed not!!! No pulp at all - tasted like Sunny Delight that kids drink. The french toast was smoothered in powdered sugar and cinnamon - way to sweet. The bacon tasted like grease. What a waste of $25 for a truly tasteless breakfast. Never again! read more

I love the food and great atmosphere!!! Its a childhood favorite!! However.... was recently there... asked for extra napkins from our waitress. I had two near my plate. The waitress actually picked them up and said YOU HAVE THEM ALREADY.. speechless, I said we'll they are for my husband... who doesn't have any. Seriously. Just give me a few extra. Don't be so rude and nasty about it. I'm still annoyed but I will continue to go because I like supporting local businesses, I love the new owners, and that's my home town. read more

Great little diner to get my omelet fix! New owners came here in the past year or so and they really helped the place out. Staff is great, food is good! During the summer season the line is out the door! Will come back. But remember hours are only 7a-3p! Forgot to mention: there was a change of ownership almost years ago! So ignore other comments prior that may be negative! read more

Paramount Diner - Love the big coffee mugs! And the coffee tastes great not watered down like some diners. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Nice local diner. Friendly staff, good food. Lots of locals come here during the year as well as they get very busy during the summer. We'll be back again. Great for families. read more

Paramount Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

It was my first time there the food was amazing.Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.Service was good I will definitely go back again.

I was driving through Manasquan, NJ to check out the beach after a weekend camping in Allaire State Park, so this sit down diner on Main Street was perfect. Around 10:00am on a Monday, the owner greeted me at the door, and I found the waitstaff equally welcoming and friendly. The food is primarily breakfast/lunch, and scanning the menu, my eyes caught the Linzer French Toast. My waitress gave it the thumbs up and about 10 minutes later, a beautiful sight arrived--six thick slices of French toast smothered in hot raspberry jam and sour cream with syrup on the side and three pieces of fresh fruit garnish. I should have only had 2-3 slices, but once you start... The mouth feel of the sweet jam with the sour cream and soft (but not too soft) French toast is addicting. And with three refills of coffee, the bill was ten bucks--a great deal in my book. The ambiance is bright, a little 80s styling, and a kind of home style feel the way a diner should be. Last but not least, the bathrooms are also clean and tidy. read more

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I really love diners so I took my family here recently and was really happy I did. Great food for a great price, very family friendly, and awesome staff! read more

This is a great place to grab a quick bite if looking for diner food. It's small inside but located in a good area near shops in Manasquan. The food was good, we all got breakfast food and everything was cooked well and came out at the same time. Everything was fresh and portions were good, besides the side of fries which was a very small portion. The only complaint I would have is the service. Our waitress didn't check on us at all throughout the meal and didn't refill waters. Overall good place to go for a diner, would definitely go back. read more

Paramount Diner - American and spinach omelette with Taylor ham and whole wheat bread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

This diner is located in Manasquan's heart of the city, on Main St. It's a wonderful, not too many left, small town diner featuring real hometown specialties. They've added wonderful yummy desserts and a brand new menu for 2018. There's outdoor dining if you like and special evening hours until 8pm Thurs. thru Saturday. The soups are home made and I love the Potato Salad. read more

I ate here for breakfast 3 days in a row while visiting family in Manasquan. I enjoyed the food and the service was great, even on a busy morning. read more

Their omelettes SLAP so hard they could catch a DV charge. Omelettes thicker than a bowl of oatmeal. Coffee is typical diner coffee and OJ is pulpy like Tyler Durden after a fight. Friendly, fast service. Their home fries? Crispy little bitches, like your girl's ass. Water? I'm hydrated, need not say more. Go here, you won't be disappointed -- even if you are a disappointment to your parents. Chefs kiss, Guy Fieri would be proud. read more

Was going there a lot until after today. I will not be back. First thing I don't want to sit there and listen to you and your coworker talk about what you did last night and second you are not untilled to tips. I'm super generous as I was other times but I don't need attitude from a watries. I can get that from my kids and wife for free. read more

If your nearby and want a great French toast the paramount diner is the place to go. This gem offers great value and service for your Money. Kid approved read more

It was just what we were looking for a real Jersey Diner! Taylor ham, egg, cheese on a hard roll. I've been craving this for years , I live in Florida they don't have food like this. Also had the English breakfast it was awesome. We are going back today for breakfast all I can say is yum.... read more

I come here fairly often. Breakfasts are good. Lunches and burgers are good as well. As diners go, this is a nice place, good food, and nice people. What more is there to say? Oh, it is also clean. read more

Love having breakfast here. Really nice and creative breakfast menu and service is phenomenal. They have fun specials as well on the weekends. read more

I love this place. Haven't even gotten my food yet but I'm a big fan. Let me tell you why.. coffee.. amazing. Service.. amazing. Love the mason jars, I'm thriving on this lovely Saturday morning. Absolutely deserves FIVE STAHS. read more

I have been mistakenly walking and driving past this place all my life without ever stopping. After all, growing up in Jersey you always know what to expect from a diner and usually looking for something a little different at the shore. Big mistake. My wife and I have now been there 5 times for breakfast since the start of the summer and it has been perfect every time! Somehow they do the regular breakfast stuff and simply do it better than everywhere else. It shouldn't be possible to be that consistent but they are. They also have items not found on other diner menus. Try the undecided pancakes! Also tons of healthy alternatives for my wife! And talk about orderliness and cleanliness. I'd rather eat off the floor there than at most tables in other diners. Awesome job Paramount, sorry I missed you all these years. We are going to have to come in for lunch or dinner one day and are looking forward to it! read more

Great little diner. Loved the breakfast. I had pancakes and husband had omelette. Food was so good. Service was fast. read more

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This place is a gem. Came here for dinner with a friend on a Saturday after spending the day on the beach. Previously, I had only come here for breakfast and it's always on point, so when I heard they started doing dinner as well, I figured we should give it a shot. The place was far busier that I expected, but we only waited about 10-15 minutes for a table. Upon seating us, the owner Louie (I believe that's his name - not completely sure) brought over bread sticks and politely apologized for our wait - a nice touch. My friend had the blackened Salmon, she said it was absolutely fantastic. I had the sirloin steak, I ordered it medium well. The steak was perfectly cooked (sometimes hard for diners to get this right) and was juicy and tender. Definitely a quality cut of meat! Next time I spend the day at the beach and want to stop for dinner before heading back north, this will definitely be the spot! read more

Excellent all around! The Paramount was spotlessly clean. Despite her youth, our waitress was awesome! Friendly, attentive & intuitive!! The food was piping hot & delicious!! Eggs cooked just as requested & home fries that were real potatoes, crispy & soft at the same time! My husband & I have walked past this diner many, many times. There's nothing on the outside that draws you in. We were downtown on a Sunday & decided to stop in. It will be the first of many visits. read more

Best breakfast diner I have ever been to. Loved those biscuits and gravy. No wonder there's a line to get in, great service and great food. read more

Best lentil soup I've had in a restaurant. Also they make killer milkshakes! My omelet was made with fresh ingredients, and my son's pancakes were light and fluffy. Ambiance was pleasant and homey, not over-crowded, with a relaxed vibe. Would definitely recommend. read more

I frequent this establishment quite often,They are under new ownership Gus and Lou they are great guys.The Paramount is now open Thursday,Friday and Saturday too.I had the Ribs french fries and coleslaw they were very good.:) read more

I am so glad you are open for dinner now I really enjoyed the omelette that I had. Would love to try your other food. Having only been there one time I can say it's a good place to go. Very good service read more

The best French toast ever! I've only had their breakfast, wonderful blueberry pancakes, great service & would definitely recommend this quaint little diner in beautiful Manasquan. read more

I must have had a bad day last time. I have come to love this very local throwback diner. Great staff and classic diner fare done right.

My husband and I are visiting family in NJ and decided to Yelp a breakfast spot. What a great recommendation! The Paramount Diner is the perfect hole-in-the-wall spot amidst the quaint shops of Manesquan. I got the Bliss: scrambled eggs, bacon, chives and cream cheese mixed atop a toasted English muffin...Totally blissful! And my husband got the Italian omelet. Then we shared chocolate chip pancakes. (Don't judge!) The food was so, so good; portions were plentiful; and the service was just as impressive! We'll def be going back to The Paramount! read more

Paramount Diner - The Bliss with a side of golden brown potatoes and heavenly chocolate chip pancakes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

This is a cute, fun diner, they have a wide variety of food that is likely to be enjoyed by many. All of the food is typical food you would get at a diner; not outstanding, but I would eat it. The only thing that I do not recommend getting are the strawberry pancakes. The strawberries were poured into the batter, and cooked on top of. The strawberry's came out tasting like mush, and looking over ripe. The prices for average for everything. Overall, the experience was alright; I would probably not go again. read more

Good stuff! If you are in Manasquan, stop by for breakfast or lunch. Prices are reasonable and service was great. read more

Paramount Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Love getting breakfast here. Pancakes are great.

Great food, bad service and staff. Our waiter was UNBELIEVABLY rude to us until we gave her a tip! She even yelled at us "hello" very rudely cause we weren't paying attention for one second. They need to step uo their service and be nicer cause until then I won't come back to paramount read more

Such a nice little eatery nestled in the heart of Manasquan! The inside of the Paramount Diner is charming and clean--you can feel the pride of ownership as soon as you step foot in the door. The menu is your usual diner fare (in this case, a good thing!), with a couple of more eclectic items (Avocado Toast, anyone?) to keep everyone happy. My friend had an omelette with a generous amount of savory Italian sausage, and my cheddar omelette with sliced avocado on top was hot and tasty. The only improvement I can think of is to make sure that all the home fries are browned rather than just the top layer. The coffee was quite good (not the watered down variety so often served at the Shore), and our friendly server kept our cups filled. My friend and I felt welcome and unhurried as we leisurely chatted and enjoyed our meals. I am looking forward to returning to the Paramount Diner to sample the rest of the menu, including the delicious sounding dinner specials! read more

This place is a gem. Extremely friendly waitresses. Fast service. Excellent food. The fresh squeezed OJ is not to be missed. Every time I have been here, Paramount Diner has been packed, but I've never waited more than 5 minutes for a booth. They also provide interesting historical reading about Manasquan in the corridor area. There are plenty of eating options on Main Street, but the Paramount should be one of your top considerations! read more

We have been to the Paramount many times for breakfast and it has always been a great experience. They give you a large mug of very good coffee. They have a long list of different flavored pancakes. I've had most but my favorite is still buttermilk. They are so tender they melt in your mouth! The eggs are cooked to perfection and their bacon is the best around. On today's visit, my BF had the Bliss from the Breakfast Specialties and he said it was bliss! Manasquan is a great town and the Paramount is one of its gems. Reasonably priced, too! read more

I can't give this place enough stars. You really feel welcomed here. Stopped by on my way back from an appointment before I hopped on the train. A great little, cozy dinner with some awesome breakfast foods. The pancakes were of the melt-in-your-mouth variety. The bacon was perfect, and the potatoes were fresh. My personal favorite, though, was the FRESH squeezed OJ. The boss even threw a splash of the just-squeezed stuff before I finished my meal, just so that I'd "end on a good one." Super friendly staff, very attentive, great food. Here's to my new breakfast spot in the area! read more

Absolutely Awesome!!! Rock solid local diner, great service, great choices!!! Love this place!!!!