Monmouth GuideWhere to eat in Manalapan, NJ
12 restaurants, cafes and bars, hand-picked.
12 places to eat and drink in Manalapan, Monmouth County, picked and described by Monmouth Guide. For events, beaches and parks, see things to do in Manalapan.
Restaurants in Manalapan
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Peking Pavilion
Chinese · Zagat- and NYT-recognizedUpscale gourmet Chinese restaurant (est. 1975) noted by the New York Times and Zagat.
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Anemos Greek Cuisine
GreekGreek and Mediterranean dining known for whole grilled fish, lamb and souvlaki, with a full bar.
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Dusal's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Pizza / ItalianNeighborhood pizzeria praised for its pies, garlic knots and shrimp scampi.
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Mostly Smoked
BarbecueBYOB-friendly craft barbecue eatery smoking meats low and slow over local wood; open until sold out, peanut and tree nut-free.
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Nikko Sushi
Japanese / SushiWell-reviewed sushi house with creative specialty rolls like the Lobster Dragon.
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Olde Silver Tavern
American GastropubRevived town-landmark tavern with a gastropub menu, 20 NJ-focused taps, an outdoor patio and Sunday brunch buffet.
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Ruocco's Restaurant
ItalianItalian-American dinner spot known for gnocchi with braised short rib, arancini and chicken parm.
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Sal's Gourmet Pizza & Pasta
PizzaGourmet pizzeria praised for specialty pies, with vegan, gluten-free and organic options.
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Shirin Cafe
Uzbek / Central AsianFamily-run Uzbek restaurant since 2007 serving plov, kebabs, dumplings and homemade baklava; BYOB.
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Tasty Land
Georgian / PizzaGeorgian kitchen serving khachapuri, khinkali dumplings and kebabs alongside pizza, with Napoleon cake for dessert.
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The Crust Pizza Co.
PizzaPizzeria built on three generations of family recipes; the hot honey pepperoni pie is a favorite.
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Toast (Manalapan)
Breakfast & BrunchRoute 9 location of the local breakfast-and-brunch favorite, open daily for daytime meals.
Quick answers
Where should I eat in Manalapan, NJ?
Local picks include Peking Pavilion, Anemos Greek Cuisine and Dusal's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria. This guide lists 12 places to eat and drink in Manalapan, including chinese, greek, pizza / italian, barbecue, japanese / sushi and american gastropub.