Where to eat in Manasquan, NJ

12 restaurants, cafes and bars, hand-picked.

12 places to eat and drink in Manasquan, Monmouth County, picked and described by Monmouth Guide. For events, beaches and parks, see things to do in Manasquan.

Restaurants in Manasquan

Qua Pizza

Pizza · Roman-style pizza

Roman-style pizzeria with light, airy, crisp-bottomed pies like the Capricciosa and Diavola.
Riverside Cafe

American / Breakfast · Inlet views

Casual cafe with views of boats passing through the Manasquan Inlet, loved for its pancakes and fish tacos.
Blend on Main

New American

Downtown farm-to-table restaurant serving breakfast and brunch by day and seasonal dinners at night.
Carlson's Corner

American

Classic beach-corner stop by the inlet for burgers, hot dogs, pork roll sandwiches and ice cream, with outdoor games.
Squan Tavern

Italian / Pizza

Family-run Italian restaurant serving pizza and red-sauce classics in Manasquan since 1964.
Surf Taco (Manasquan)

Mexican

Quick, casual tacos and burritos from the shore-born chain, handy on the way to the beach.

Coffee, bakeries & sweets in Manasquan

Main Street Kitchen

Sandwiches & Prepared Foods · Known for its lobster rolls

Scratch-kitchen cafe and caterer with a daily-changing menu, best known for its summer lobster rolls.
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Coffee & Juice

Plant-filled boho coffee shop and juice bar with specialty lattes, avocado toast and gluten-free and vegan options.
Corner Bagelry (Manasquan)

Bagels & Deli

The original Corner Bagelry, serving homemade bagels and Boar's Head deli sandwiches since 1994.
Main Scoop Creamery

Ice Cream

Main Street ice cream shop making its ice cream in-house, with vegan flavors and a candy wall.

Bars, breweries & wineries in Manasquan

Leggetts Sand Bar

American / Pizza

Classic beach-block bar near Manasquan Beach serving brick-oven pizza and pub food, first come, first served.
The Irish Rail

Irish Pub

Cozy Irish pub by the train station known for half-pound burgers, fish and chips and game-day crowds.

Quick answers

Where should I eat in Manasquan, NJ?

Local picks include Main Street Kitchen, Qua Pizza and Riverside Cafe. This guide lists 12 places to eat and drink in Manasquan, including sandwiches & prepared foods, pizza, american / breakfast, coffee & juice, new american and american.