Best Casual Restaurants in Manalapan

618 is one of our favorite local restaurants. We dine there at least once a month. We were greeted by our waiter, Ryan. He was friendly and offered some recommendations. We started with two of our favorite cocktails, the Spicy Boi and the Espresso Martini. For appetizers, my wife and I split the Fried Lobster Tail. It was our first time trying this dish. The tail was taken out of the shell, but still attacked near the flippers. The tail meat was breaded and fried. It was crispy, the breading had a nice kick, and it was enough for two to share. For entrees my wife had the filet mignon which was accompanied by mashed potatoes and asparagus. I had the skirt steak which was served with french fries, guacamole, and a chimichurri sauce. Both steaks were perfectly cooked to the desired temperature. The french fries were crispy. Another great meal.

Excellent all around! Our server Greg top notch.

We requested Val and luckily he was available to serve us . He suggested a dish to my husband and he enjoyed it . The chicken soup was delicious as was the Kebob . We frequently eat here and am never disappointed .

Good choice for lunch. Nice lunch menu & definitely not as noisy as going for dinner. Will go back again for lunch

We enjoyed Solo Trattoria. It was excellent. The food and service were both wonderful!