Best Casual Restaurants in Manalapan

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Tre - Freehold

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Freehold

Booked 19 times today

Tre offers an affordable casual Italian menu featuring the best fresh artisanal ingredients for their classically prepared dishes. Using an old world brick oven, customers will enjoy authentic Neapolitan style pizza, and an extensive selection of craft beer and wine. Tre also offers a beautiful outdoor beer garden with rustic bench seating around a toasty fire pit.

2. Cuzin's Clam Bar

4.7

Exceptional(215)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Marlboro

Booked 84 times today

You know what you’re missing around here?A really great seafood place — and a cool place to kick back and enjoy the good life with family and friends.Enter: Cuzin’s Seafood – Clam Bar.Cuzin's Seafood Clam BarOur casual-chic seafood eatery serves up a fresh take on all your favorite fare.Savor the flavor of summer all year round, complete with top service and gorgeous décor that’s part Miami sizzle, part NYC style and all Jersey Shore chill.Whether you’re dining inside or eating al fresco on our outdoor patio, like our name promises, when you’re at Cuzin’s, you’re family.

3. Metropolitan Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(1606)

Price: Moderate

• American • Freehold

Booked 20 times today

*Please note we offer Free Parking*Metropolitan Café offers a unique New American Menu with a Pacific Rim flair. Whether you are in the mood for some sushi or small plates in our lounge, a glass of wine from our Wine Spectator Award Winning list, a cocktail from our lively martini bar or an exquisite lunch or dinner, Metropolitan Café offers a wealth of choices in a hip, upscale yet casual atmosphere. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your reservation. Thank you for choosing Metropolitan Café, we look forward to serving you.

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4. Olde Silver Tavern

4.5

Awesome(194)

Price: Moderate

• American • Manalapan

Booked 29 times today

The Olde Silver Tavern is back and better than ever. Where classic American bar food meets modern flavors. OST is back to bring our community together with amazing food and even better drinks! Our Tavern Burger is a fan favorite which is an 8oz burger with cheddar cheese on a pretzel bun. And, Chef Elvis' Fried Chicken is Bone-in, double dredged served with mac and cheese, coleslaw & a buttermilk biscuit. A signature cocktail at the Tavern is the "Coffee Anyone" which is a twist on an espresso martini, Stoli Vanilla, Mr. Black, fresh brewed espresso, simple syrup. Thinking of a place to have an event? We have you covered their as well, our private party room has a 10 ft TV screen, and can accommodate 30-100 pp. Now open is our outside patio area which serves almost 80 people and has outdoor weather proof TV's for major sporting events. Book your table today to experience the Olde Silver Tavern. See ya'll soon. Cheers!

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5. Osteria Cucina Rustica

4.6

Exceptional(535)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Marlboro

Booked 20 times today

*Call for reservations*Osteria translated in Italian literally means "a place where the owner hosts his guests." At Osteria Cucina Rustica we follow in that tradition. Life long friends Steven Botta and Angelo Bongiovanni have collaborated to design and recreate an authentic Osteria. A warm atmosphere along with impeccable service and family recipes make for an unparalleled dining experience. We begin with the freshest ingredients of the highest quality all prepared to order using family recipes passed down from generation to generation. The astronomic experience begins with the hospitality from the moment you walk through the iron forged doors. Next is the food where the love is present in each dish. The house made pasta to the freshest seafood to the dry aged steaks and our unique desserts made daily by our pastry chef make our uniqueness discernible. The Bongiovanni and Botta families welcome you to Osteria, where we promise that you will come as a guest and leave as family.

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6. Nonna's Citi Cucina

4.7

Exceptional(1210)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Englishtown

Booked 41 times today

An innovative concept of moderately priced individual and family style Italian dishes.

7. Solo Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(954)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Freehold

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to Solo Trattoria! Due to limited Capacity there will be a 2 hours limit per seating if needed. Also tables are assigned on a first come basis.Located in the heart of Downtown Freehold Borough, we deliver a memorable dining experience. With a pleasant atmosphere and delicious unique dishes, yours will surely be a night to remember. In the Fall of 2005, Piergiorgio Ceciarelli opened a restaurant with a goal - to serve the best food with the warmest service and atmosphere. Piergiorgio Ceciarelli has been a restaurateur for 30 years. He started in South Florida where he built a reputation for excellent food, warm and fun atmosphere, and genuine heartfelt service. Winning the award for Best Restaurant Owner 2001. Citi Link said…always has a warm smile when he greets you and a grateful thank you when he bids you Ciao& at the end of a meal. Originally from Rome, he has lived in California, Mexico, Florida, and now New Jersey, where he resides with his wife and children.

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8. Brio Italian Grille - Freehold

4.6

Exceptional(1182)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Freehold

Booked 31 times today

BRIO (meaning "lively" or "full of life") is a "polished casual" restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine. The subtitle, "Tuscan Grille" is descriptive for a menu that features oven-roasted steaks, chops, and seafood; similar to what one would find in an authentic ristorante in Tuscany. BRIO's philosophy of "to eat well, is to live well" is why they only use the finest and freshest ingredients. BRIO brings the pleasure of a Tuscan country villa to the American city. To learn more, go to www.BrioItalian.com.

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9. American Hotel - The Standard

4.6

Exceptional(1211)

Price: Moderate

• American • Freehold

Booked 19 times today

Please note we offer Free Parking!The Standard, an American Bistro Style Restaurant and Bar, located in the American Hotel right at the heart of Downtown Freehold. Open everyday for lunch and dinner until 9:00 pm, and offering an a la carte brunch on Sundays. The contemporary menu offers a tantalizing variety featuring steaks, seafood and bistro-style dishes. Enjoy our upscale menu with friends while sipping on one our specially crafted cocktails.Happy Hour is offered at the bar 7 days a week from 3:00-6:00. Additionally, we are now offering half priced bottles of wine every Wednesday and Sunday.Please note that all reservations are for Indoor Dining only. Outdoor dining is purely first come, first serve. However, if you have a reservation, and there is an outside table available at the time of your arrival, you will be welcomed to it.

10. Koy Grill

4.8

Exceptional(7)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Marlboro

Welcome to Köy Grill, where every meal is a journey to the Mediterranean coasts. Our menu is a vibrant celebration of the Mediterranean's rich culinary traditions, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced locally and from the finest Mediterranean regions. Indulge in our selection of artisanal dishes: from succulent seafood drizzled with olive oil and lemon, to aromatic herbs infusing our signature grilled meats. Dine in our inviting space that echoes Modern Mediterranean. Whether it's a casual lunch, a romantic dinner, or a special event, Köy Grill offers an exceptional experience. Join us at Köy Grill for an unforgettable culinary adventure where tradition meets contemporary flair, right in the heart of Marlboro NJ. Experience dining like never before – Fresh. Aromatic. Inspiring.

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Angievip
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great restaurant and vibes. Food didn't just look good it tasted amazing! Highly recommend and will be back!
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Olde Silver TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Manalapan
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4.5
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Greg
New York City •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Beautiful ambience with Great drinks and a nice menu. The waiter had appetizers, pastas,fish,steak specials all memorized and one sounded better than the others. Amazingly good meal cannot wait to go back. Nice wine menu as well. Desserts a must also. Note they do add on 3.5 for credit cards which adds up at the prices here so luckily I had plenty of cash.
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Osteria Cucina RusticaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Marlboro
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4.6
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Katevip
New York City •20 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 22, 2024
Great server and service Cool spot Yum food Cold beers ✨👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Tre - FreeholdPrice: Moderate• Italian• Freehold
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4.3
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randivip
New York City •68 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 18, 2024
Excellent, our server was so sweet and attentive. The eggplant stack was a drop bland for me , but everything else was delicious
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Cuzin's Clam BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Marlboro
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4.7
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Dan
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 5, 2024
Everything was awesome, definitely will come back
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Metropolitan CafePrice: Moderate• American• Freehold
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4.7

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Tre - Freehold

2. Cuzin's Clam Bar

3. Metropolitan Cafe

4. Olde Silver Tavern

5. Osteria Cucina Rustica

6. Nonna's Citi Cucina

7. Solo Trattoria

8. Brio Italian Grille - Freehold

9. American Hotel - The Standard

10. Koy Grill

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