Hadn't been here in a bit but they never disappoint. We had an early dinner with a nice pizza and delicious eggplant. Drinks and service were good as well. A true neighborhood gem. read more

Squan Tavern - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Love this place. My husband is from Manasquan and has eaten here since it originally opened, he introduced it to me on our first date 45 yrs ago. Our children were raised going her and now our grand children. This is always our first choice when we take friends out to dinner. We never get a bad meal. I'm not sure which meal is our favorite, But the Hot antipasto is always great and the pizza can't be beat. The staff is friendly and the service is a 10. This place is a must whenever you are in the area. read more

Delish pizza friendly staff and a fun local crowd If your in town it's a must stop place read more

MANASQUAN: Squan Tavern has been a staple in town since the 1960's and is a local and tourist favorite ever since then. A few blocks from the beach and right in the downtown area, they offer dog friendly seasonal outdoor seating and serve up Italian food and drinks from a full bar. We spent a beautiful day sitting under the tent and it was very comfortable and full of tables. The pasta with marinara sauce and a glass of wine really hit the spot and was so fresh and delicious. The service was fast and friendly too. A five minute drive away is Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area where dogs can be on-leash on the east-side of the beach at the Manasquan Inlet. read more

Squan Tavern - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Have lived on the Jersey Shore for over 40 years but only sporadically dined here over the years. Joined a group of friends who are regulars for a pre-Thanksgiving dinner. The restaurant has a neighborhood jive; noisy and filled with diners who in all likelihood knew each other. The food is basic Italian and well prepared. However, with the many choices of Italian fare at the shore, this would not be at the top of my recommendation list. read more

Ambiance: each room is a special experience. It is amazing to see so much history on the walls. Service: so wonderful. Our server has been there for many years. She made our family feel like we were her family. Food: we had a large party and everyone loved what they ordered. We fought over the bread - so delicious- and bread is a big dang deal for this family! We had a mini family reunion and this is our new favorite to end the perfect gathering- we laughed as much as we ate. read more

This is a cool little spot that's where the locals dine.. no bust fanfare just great service and food along with relaxing environment where you can stay and talk !! I had the veal parm and it was good, my wife had soft shell crabs my family got risotto - delicious since we eat off each others plates! Had a pizza appetizer along with calamari and friends had veal piccata and broccoli rabe with shrimp.. excellent !! If you can't find something on the menu , which is 5 pages long, you ain't right !!! read more

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This place has been in the same location since 1964. It is a testament to longevity, but, you need to be careful on what you order. First, the inside has not changed at least in the last 20 or so years. That is not a bad thing, the place is neighborhood nice. The service is very good, whether you are at the bar or in the dining room. The last time I was here the pizza was very good, but the marinara is too acidic and slightly bitter. So, I had a pizza, which was excellent, thin crust and flavorful. The pasta fagioli was all pasta, just a few beans, and much too much garlic that overpowered the tomato base. Then the absolute worst was the shrimp francese. The shrimp were over cooked and the francese sauce was a watery totally flavorless mess. Totally without lemon, wine and olive oil. If you cannot make it correctly, it should be taken off the menu. The cook should see below for a recipe: 1 pound large raw shrimp (14 to 16), peeled and deveined, tails on 3 large eggs (beaten) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (preferably on a Microplane) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging) 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup white wine 2 lemons (1 juiced and 1 sliced) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (plus more as needed) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (plus more as needed) ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (packed ) So, to sum it up: come only for pizza. read more

This combines two recent visits. My wife and I both ordered the Chicken Piccata; it was excellent and the waitress (Mandy) was friendly and efficient! We had Clams on the Half Shell which were delicious and an eggplant pizza which had a thin crust, just the right amount of cheese and Eggplant. The waitress was busy this night but did not keep us waiting ! read more

Food is great! All of it, yum, no matter what you get. Service and friendly staff. Def the best local pizza!

Hostess forgot about us. We were the last people seated and she asked us three times what our name was. Waitress was very rude. Looked like she had a tough day. Will think twice about going back read more

Your typical town restaurant. A lot of locals there and very friendly attitude. Very good food. We got the pizza and I got an eggplant sandwich. I liked the ambience inside even though it does get pretty packed. We went early so we wouldn't have to wait but I imagine you would have to wait if you went later. Worth a wait with friendly service good food and good atmosphere read more

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We were doing some shopping in Manasquan and stumbled upon this gem. We were seated right away. None of us were super starving so we went for an appetizer special of blackened scallops. They were amazing. I would highly recommend this place. Nice atmosphere great service. read more

First time here this past weekend. As we heard it gets crowded , we got there by 5:30pm. Saw a few seats available at the bar but we decided to get a table/booth. Nice that the wait staff came over promptly. I opted for ice tea but they had a full bar available with several craft beers on tap. The menu is quite extensive - primarily Italian. We decided to split a burrata salad & the hot pot pizza (medium)- toppings were pepperoni, hot honey & hot peppers. Table was served bread while we waited for the food. The bread was the BOMB! Crusty outside and soft , tasty inside. Even brought home 2 pieces that we didn't finish - a first for us. Burrata salad served with tomatoes & arugula- balsamic & white vinegar along with oo on the table for the salad. Nice touch was that the tomatoes were ever so slightly seared. Pizza was delicious also, if you like thin crusts, and we do. Very generous with the toppings. Cooked just tight so the bottom did not get soggy from the toppings. Lots of pizzas to choose from as well as many main dishes, if pizza was not in your thoughts. I'm looking forward to our next visit but will have a tough time making a choice as I think you can't go wrong at the Squan Tavern! read more

Yum, can't wait to return. Came here early afternoon on a summer Friday. Place was busy, but not packed. We got seated at a table for 5 right away. Our server was friendly and attentive. The pizza was thin crust and tasty. I had the Squan salad and chicken nicole. The salad was good, but loaded with olives and chickpeas. I would get a regular house salad next time. The chicken nicole was tasty (garlic butter sauce) but the chicken could have been pounded flatter. Eggplant rollitini was a nice size and my husband enjoyed his shrimp parmigiana. A pizza, a soup, 3 dinner entrees, and 3 alcoholic drinks cost $131 before tip. read more

High quality pizza with a crispy crust and lots of flavor. Thick and savory tomato sauce with lots of garlic and basil. Definitely recommend to anyone in the area. read more

Squan Tavern - Grandmas Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Ate here for the first time tonight, a Friday. It was very busy with diners as well as take out orders, but we didn't need to wait too long to get a table. As we observed so many people with pizza, we decided to give it a try and ordered the Deluxe Pizza which had sausage, peppers and mushrooms. It was delicious! The crust was thin and crisp. The sauce was delicate and just right! The toppings were plentiful but didn't weigh down the pizza. Our server was attentive and polite. There was outdoor seating available too. My only issue was that the bar was too small! We love to sit at a bar to eat and drink but it was packed and not enough seats for everyone who would like to be there. But, I guess they were limited in space so we'll just have to go there in an "off time"! We will definitely go back to this family owned tavern. read more

Squan Tavern - Medium sized Deluxe Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Woman bartender asked us to pay our tab before we were done because she was leaving. She wasn't leaving, just another bartender coming on. He wasn't happy about that either read more

We came in on a Friday night and there was a 45 minute wait. We luckily scored some stools at the bar and had a few drinks. My friend was somewhat unnerved that they have carpeted floors. The more I thought about it I began to think yeah maybe not the best for a restaurant. We were seated at a booth and had the most amazing server and I cannot remember her name. I'll update if it comes to me. We started with calamari which was tender and the sauce was good. The bread was warm and we devoured it. We ordered 2 pizzas... one cheese and one Starting Six which had sausage, peppers, mushrooms, pepperoni, meatballs, and onions. They were both very good. I would definitely come back and try other menu items. read more

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Waitress Kerri was excellent and attentive to our needs, Some beers and pizza everything was served hot and ready to eat... Got seats in the outdoor area and was an beautiful night... We will be back... Party of Six read more

Squan Tavern - Little Little Dom Chicken Dish - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

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Place is great. Great food, service. Can be crowded most of the time because it's a great locals place. You should try it out for some old school Italian food. read more

delicious thin crust pizza. my family and i have tried so many pizza restaurants and we agree that squan is our current favorite

I'll keep coming back! Pizza is soo good, I crave it often. Relaxed vibe. Love the Squan tavern read more

Squan Tavern - I'll keep coming back - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Amazing food, drink and service . First timers and we will definitely be back . Staff was excellent. Pizza was outstanding. Garlic parm wings so good . read more

What else is there to say about Squan Tavern that hasn't already been said. My family and I ordered a few pies from our go to spot the other night. Hint: they did NOT disappoint! Walking into Squan Tavern you know it's gonna be the old school kind of Italian restaurant you're gonna love. A quaint older bar room welcomes you upon entry and then continues on into the dining room. This place is always packed; one of the best signs of a good restaurant is good traffic flow. As for the pizzas themselves and if I may quote Dave Portnoy, the crisp is absolutely TO DIE FOR. Whatever they do with their dough and sauce recipes, don't change a thing and tell no one! Perfect under carriage on all pies with the perfect crisp. I'd describe this pizza as a mix between bar pie and a classic NY slice. One of the best pies in the area, you can't go wrong with Squan Tavern. If you like a nice crisp in your pizza you will not regret coming here! Keep up the great work guys, I'll be back. read more

Squan Tavern - Mushrooms, Peppers, and Onion Pie and a Plain Cheese Pie - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

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In honesty, I can't give a current review however so many years they have been so wonderful Food is always terrific. Menu is Great service was always good and pleasant and atmosphere was down home and comfortable. I hope to get back there soon as I haven't been well and just want to give the family a lot of praise. 5 stars read more

Love the Squan tavern! Been coming here for +20 years. Great pizza, nice service, clean friendly environment. Great neighborhood pizza tavern. Family friendly. read more

Legit!!! Contending for top honors in our "best pizza ever" list. Stopped in on a rainy afternoon off season and we're blown away. The crust is killer, the sauce is the real deal, their own magical blend of cheeses brought it all together. While the staff (shout out to Trish) is experienced and friendly, the real star of the show was the crust Kathy and Tracy B read more

Squan Tavern - Lunch...Half plain pie, half w sausage and pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

First time dining here. I went here for lunch for my friends birthday. The prices were good and it's a cozy atmosphere. All the dishes that we ordered were very good. You have a choice of minestrone soup or house salad with the lunch specials. The shrimp parmigiana was very well prepared and the sauce was flavorful. My friend ordered the chicken parmigiana and he enjoyed it very much. We all loved the complimentary bread as well. Very fresh and hot of the oven. The staff were so nice and very accommodating. They even sang happy birthday to my friend along with a recording of Frank Sinatra. I definitely would dine here again. I highly recommend Squan Tavern. read more

Squan Tavern - dining room - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

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Went last Friday. Party of 7. We waited 30 minutes or so. Place was packed for off season. We grabbed a few beers from bar. The first bartender was rude and inpatient for no reason because I asked to taste some local brews ! Sever was awesome. Bar pizza was crispy and tasty. My daughter also enjoyed gluten free pasta dish. The special ravioli was also good just a tad too sweet for me! Fun Friday night minus the bartender! read more

Stopped by here for lunch. Atmosphere was very nice. Food was amazing .I would recommend if your in the area

Our favorite plain cheese pizza--we go with that in focus & don't leave til we're sated. 4 women 3 pies was our record setting time. Sorry I can't speak to anything but the pies--bar pie at Happy Hour is also wonderful. I've had up to 10 people join me and everyone's happy. You CAN'T go wrong here. 1 of 2 Favorite Pizza places in all of South Jersey, for certain. And Squan Tavern is remarkably consistent. No need for even any topping here; it's that GOOD! You really can't beat this bar pie. Service is always excellent. Pricing not an issue. Yum! read more

Excellent pizza, pasta and, chicken parm. Service is great. Ambiance is lively and relaxing at the same time. read more

This place is a throwback to the queens ny restaurants that I grew up with.the pizza is thin,tasty with a hint of garlic and sweet sauce as well..my wife's ravioli with meatballs was delicious.without a doubt the best pizza I have had if you want thin crust ,perfectly cooked evenly distributed cheese and toppings..I had half sausage.the prices are so fair..service was prompt and friendly and a extremely clean dining room. Thank you for a wonderful meal... read more

Good pizza if you like Jersey Shore pizza. We're on our 50th plus pie. They also have Italian dinners which are pretty good also. It's a home town vibe with a very busy bar scene . read more

Good service good food fair prices. Quite a wait, but it was a beautiful sat night, so it was expected

The fact that they have this place listed as a Pizzeria is a crime. You go for the pizza and stay for the great atmosphere and killer food. It's a full service restaurant and a local staple. You won't find anybody who has a bad opinion about Squan Tavern. read more

I have to give Squan a great rating for be accommodating to me. While visiting the area they went out of their way to ensure I had a table to meet my needs even when I added an additional person. The wait staff is friendly and efficient...thanks The food is dependable not gourmet...but my purpose in choosing squan was an antipasto..so again thanks read more

This cozy place is such a gem and one of the best places to get pizza and share laughs with the staff. Do not sleep on this - I repeat, do not sleep on this place! Tonight we had the grandmas pie with half sausage which is next level pizza! Thin crust, perfectly cooked and the right ratio of cheese to sauce (the freshly crushed tomato sauce is divine). Get the mussels and calamari to start - an absolute must. My family absolutely adores this place and continues to go back every week. Thank you for an excellent dinner Mandi! read more

Squan Tavern - Grandma Pie - Pizza Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Pizza is amazing! Grandma pie is my favorite!!! We sat at the bar! Both bartenders were very friendly