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    The Forked River Diner

    3.7 (50 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Jose P.

    The Forked River Diner is a small, retro, eatery. This adorable trailer-looking diner is exactly what I would want a diner to look like when I walk in. If you're deciding to eat here, ensure that your GPS is the guide, because it could easily be missed. The service was very good, the coffee tasted freshly brewed, and each order was enjoyed. The prices were affordable, each portion was acceptable, and fresh.

    Can you find the sign that says cash only?

    Good food. Great service. BUT! I walk up to pay and I'm told cash only. They get 1 star for not posting CASH ONLY anywhere except behind the register in the wall facing towards the interior of the diner. (See Photo) I am sick and tired of these diners not posting cash only on the door before you enter where it can easily seen. I would had went elsewhere as I forgot my cash at home. It's a scam in order to get you to use their ATM. As much as I enjoyed my breakfast, I refuse to support an establishment that scams its customers.

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    Scott S.

    If you ever leave NJ, one of the things you will miss most are NJ diners. Forked River Diner seemed like it fit the bill for NJ diner experience I've missed so much. Really old school looking place, but clean. Mozzarella sticks and blueberry pancakes were everything I could have imagined them to be. The sticks were divine, and even the sauce was good. Other items like bagels and ham & eggs were more ehhhh (luckily for me I didn't order them though).

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    Nina M.

    I wanted to go to a place with that quintessential New Jersey diner feel that it's so famous for, and this place is totally it. After a friends weekend in LBI, we stumbled upon this adorable vintage spot. And oh my gosh, the coffee? Exactly like the classic diner brew we'd been gushing over earlier. The service was speedy, and the food was delicious! Everything tasted so fresh, oh just make sure to ask for the water ;) This diner is a must if you're nearby.

    Breakfast Deluxe with blueberry pancakes and rye toast!   Oiled to perfection

    Amazing food and service - a real throwback to the good old days! I try to come here at least once on every trip back to Jersey!

    Porkroll, egg & cheese with tatters. Hearty breakfast with 5 slices of meat.

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    Spent a lovely couple of hours having dinner the water. The food was well cooked and tasted…read moredelicious. I had the coconut shrimp with fries. The fries were lightly seasoned and tasted great. The shrimp was lovely. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, and very helpful. We sat at the Tiki Bar, right on the River, where we had amazing views of the sunset skies.. there was also live music. Will definitely be going back.

    Food was great! Atmosphere a bit dated…read more We dined with you guys and sat near a table of 2 men and a child that were not very nice to the waitress. The waitress handled herself with such grace and kindness after the man continued to give her a hard time. Later, I listened as he requested for her to ask the manager to take off a percentage for him being he was a veteran. After she walked away, they started laughing and the one guy said, you're too much. It was clear that he wasn't being honest. He certainly wasn't a veteran and sadly the couple we were with has a son serving in the military. Unfortunately, this man took advantage of this opportunity and I was upset to see that someone would lie about serving our country. I did compliment the waitress for handling that table with dignity after being treated so poorly. She did say they honored a 10% off discount for him and it wasn't warranted because he lied. Kudos to your wait staff for dealing with rude customers and liars.

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