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The Mainland Kitchen + Pub, Manahawkin, NJ

The Mainland Kitchen + Pub

4.8
4.8
679 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
*We pride ourselves on our family friendly atmosphere. While you dine with us please enjoy the all the amenities our property has to offer. Including top of the line electric go karts, arcade and aerial course! Fun for the entire family!
*Enjoy live music Thursday-Saturday
*Weekly food and drink specials
*Please write in the visit notes if you have a preference in where you would like to sit (indoor or outside) We will do our best to accommodate everyone's needs. You can also select your seating preference.
*Outdoor bookings are weather dependent, we will do our best to find a table inside if the weather does not cooperate. We cannot guarantee a table for you inside if outside seating is closed due to weather.
*Fire pits are first come first serve

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Beer Garden, Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 481-6120
  • Website
    https://themainlandnj.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kristopher Greeene
  • Catering
    For more information please contact our Catering and Private Events office at 609.481.6100
  • Private party facilities
    For more information please contact our Catering and Private Events office at 609.481.6100
  • Location
    151 Route 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
  • Area
    Manahawkin
  • Parking details
    The parking lot extends behind the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Small Plates

  • BURRATA BOARDUSD 20.00

    burrata cheese | pumpkin seed romesco | balsamic glaze baby arugula | pumpkin seed oil grilled pana di casa

    • CLASSIC BAR PIEUSD 16.00

      blend of mozzarella + provolone house tomato sauce oregano | peccorino romano

      • MAINLAND SLIDERSUSD 13.00

        blueberry bacon jam | whipped goat cheese baby arugula | martin's potato rolls

        • LOADED NACHOSUSD 17.00

          house beef chili | melted cheese | jalapeños guacamole | sour cream | pico de gallo | cilantro

          • FRIED PICKLESUSD 12.00

            hand battered pickle chips | ranch

            • BUFFALO CAULIFLOWERUSD 13.00

              house buffalo | jullienne carrots + micro celery danish blue cheese

              • MEMPHIS WINGSUSD 15.00

                memphis dry rub + siracha honey | house blue cheese

                • CHICKEN TENDERSUSD 13.00

                  panko crusted full breast | choice of honey mustard or bbq additional sauces $1

                  • CHICKEN QUESADILLAUSD 15.00

                    flour tortilla | grilled chicken cheddar jack cheese blend pico de gallo | guacamole | sour cream

                    • BAVARIAN PRETZELUSD 12.00

                      dusseldorf mustard | beer cheese

                      • Edamame DumplingsUSD 13.00

                        crispy pot stickers | thai chili sauce | micro cilantro

                        • MusselsUSD 20.00

                          PEI mussels | thai coconut broth | micro cilantro | pana di casa

                          • Coconut ShrimpUSD 16.00

                            coconut breaded friend shrimp | micro cilantro | mango duck sauce

                            • Fish Tacos USD 18.00

                              crispy battered cod | creamy chipotle ranch | shredded cabbage | pico de gallo | corn tortillas

                              • Pinto Bean HummusUSD 15.00

                                roasted poblano peppers | garlic | fresh thyme | lime juice | olive oil | pico de gallo | blue corn tortilla chips

                                Greens + Soup

                                • CRAB BISQUEUSD 9.00

                                  lump crab meat | cream | sherry

                                  • CHOPPEDUSD 14.00

                                    rustic chopped lettuce | cheddar jack | corn red onion | roasted red peppers | tomatoes avocado | bacon | hard boiled egg chipotle ranch

                                    • WEDGEUSD 14.00

                                      iceberg | crisp bacon | red onion blue cheese crumbles | heirloom tomatoes candied walnuts blue cheese dressing

                                      • CAESARUSD 14.00

                                        romaine | pecorino romano | croutons traditional house dressing

                                        • ADD TO ANY SALAD

                                          GRILLED CHICKEN 7 | GRILLED SHRIMP 10 CRAB CAKE 15 | SCALLOPS (4) 15 SALMON 15 | TUNA 15

                                          • FIELD GREENSUSD 14.00

                                            baby greens | madarin oranges | shredded carrots | shaved red onion | craisins | toasted almonds | crumbled goat cheese | orange poppyseed vinaigrette

                                            HANDHELDS

                                            • THE CLASSIC BURGERUSD 17.00

                                              blend of brisket, chuck + short rib | aged cheddar | lettuce | tomato | onion | brioche bun

                                              • PUB BURGERUSD 19.00

                                                blend of brisket, chuck + short rib | budweiser pub cheese | applewood smoked bacon | onions straws | pickle chips | bavarian pretzel bun

                                                • BISTRO BURGERUSD 19.00

                                                  blend of brisket, chuck + short rib | swiss cheese | sautéed mushrooms | caramelized onions | truffle herb dijionnaise | onion straws | onion brioche bun

                                                  • REUBENUSD 17.00

                                                    shaved corn beef | swiss sauerkraut | russian dressing | marble rye

                                                    • CRAB CAKE SANDWICHUSD 24.00

                                                      jumbo lump crab meat | chipotle old bay remoulade | lettuce | tomato | onion | brioche bun

                                                      • PULLED PORKUSD 17.00

                                                        slow roasted pulled pork | hickory bbq | alabama white sauce | pickle chips | onions straws | onion brioche bun

                                                        • HARVEST GRILLED CHEESEUSD 16.00

                                                          vermont white cheddar | applewood smoked bacon | granny smith apple compote | texas toast

                                                          • NASHVILLE HOT CHICKENUSD 18.00

                                                            buttermilk fried free range chicken breast | nashville hot spiced honey | pickle chips | waffle buns

                                                            • SMOKEHOUSE CHICKENUSD 18.00

                                                              grilled chicken breast | hickory smoked gouda | signature pub sauce | applewood smoked | bacon | lettuce | tomato | onion | bavarian pretzel bun

                                                              • PESTO PORTOBELLOUSD 16.00

                                                                balsamic grilled portobello | fresh mozzarella | roasted pepper | red onion | baby arugula | balsamic glaze | ciabatta

                                                                • BLACKENED TUNAUSD 24.00

                                                                  blackened ahi tuna | sweet soy | lettuce | tomato | onion | carrot cucumber seaweed slaw | cucumber wasabi dressing | flour tortilla wrap

                                                                  • RIBEYE SANDWICHUSD 23.00

                                                                    slow roasted ribeye shaved thin | cajun seasoning | whipped blue cheese | balsamic glaze | caramelized onions | baby greens | toasted ciabatta

                                                                    Large Plates

                                                                    • CRABCAKESUSD 34.00

                                                                      lump crab meat | chipotle old bay remoulade | red bliss potato | sautéed squash corn relish | micro celery

                                                                      • SALMONUSD 32.00

                                                                        atlantic salmon | autumn succotash | cranberry compote | maple glaze | micro beet greens

                                                                        • TUNAUSD 32.00

                                                                          ahi tuna | honey ginger sweet potato purée | hot honey brussels sprouts | sake wasabi cream | sweet soy | sesame seed | micro shiso

                                                                          • CHICKEN MILANESEUSD 25.00

                                                                            crispy panko crust | baby arugula | shaved red onion | heirloom cherry tomatoes | shaved parmesan | lemon vinaigrette

                                                                            • PORK CHOP USD 28.00

                                                                              tea cured grilled rib chop | sweet red onion jam | micro pea tendrils | yukon mashed potatoes | orange poppyseed vinaigrette

                                                                              • ORECCHIETTE USD 25.00

                                                                                extra virgin olive oil | garlic | chili flakes | kalamata olives | zucchini | heirloom cherry tomatoes | grated parmesan | micro basil

                                                                                • NY STRIPUSD 38.00

                                                                                  grilled strip steak | yukon potato wedges | coffee steak sauce | red water cress + blue cheese salacd

                                                                                  • SCALLOPS USD 36.00

                                                                                    viking village scallops | pan seared | roasted corn tomato risotto | saffron lobster broth | mascarpone | grated parmesan | fresh herbs

                                                                                    • HALIBUTUSD 34.00

                                                                                      pan seared | balsamic grilled eggplant | roasted red pepper tomato cream | fried baby spinach | balsamic glaze

                                                                                      • SHRIMP ROTINIUSD 30.00

                                                                                        rotini pasta | sundried tomatoes | artichoke hearts | baby spinach | garlic cream | grated parmesan | fresh herbs

                                                                                        Last updated: 13 April 2024

                                                                                        What 679 people are saying

                                                                                        Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                        Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                        4.8
                                                                                        4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                        • 4.6Food
                                                                                        • 4.8Service
                                                                                        • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                        • 4.4Value

                                                                                        Noise • Moderate

                                                                                        Loved For

                                                                                        • New Jersey

                                                                                          Child-friendly

                                                                                        • Ocean

                                                                                          Best Ambience

                                                                                        • Ocean

                                                                                          Child-friendly

                                                                                        • Ocean

                                                                                          Innovative

                                                                                        • Ocean

                                                                                          Good for groups

                                                                                        • Ocean

                                                                                          Healthy

                                                                                        • Ocean

                                                                                          Hot spot

                                                                                        • Ocean

                                                                                          Great for fine wines

                                                                                        • Ocean

                                                                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                        • Ocean

                                                                                          Lively

                                                                                        • Ocean

                                                                                          American

                                                                                        Review summary

                                                                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                        The Mainland Kitchen + Pub offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, with ample seating and lively live music. Guests appreciate the "excellent service" and "delicious food," making it a great venue for family dining. Unique menu items and generous portions delight, while the spacious outdoor garden area adds charm.

                                                                                        679 Reviews

                                                                                        1. Lisa

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          8 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 7 December 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          very good service, food and atmosphere. Loved the holiday decorations and drink menu

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                                                                                        2. Bill

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          Tampa

                                                                                          12 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          12 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          We had a fun night of drinks and dinner. Our servers in both the bar and restaurant were terrific. Great bourbon recommendations to start the night. Dinner in the restaurant was excellent. Overall our group had a great night.

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                                                                                        3. Deborah

                                                                                          Philadelphia

                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 3
                                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                                          Great food & drinks. Menu items that can’t be found anywhere else.

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                                                                                        4. LindaP

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          17 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          17 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 18 October 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Our server Holly was great and the food was delicious as always! The music always adds fun to our dining experience as do the TV’s to watch baseball!

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                                                                                        5. Andrew

                                                                                          VIP

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          147 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          147 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 12 October 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Always outstanding. The new roast chicken big plate is amazing.

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                                                                                        6. Deborah

                                                                                          Philadelphia

                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          13 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 26 September 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 3
                                                                                          Outstanding food and service. Will definitely be returning soon.

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                                                                                        7. AntB

                                                                                          Atlantic City

                                                                                          21 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          21 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 7 September 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          Always good food. I had the Ruben sandwich and loved it.

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                                                                                        8. elizabeth

                                                                                          Atlantic City

                                                                                          40 reviews

                                                                                          4.0

                                                                                          40 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 2 September 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 4
                                                                                          2. Food 4
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Not crowed, seated quickly, served well. Not noises

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                                                                                        9. Michele

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          3 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 2 September 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 4
                                                                                          Food always consistently good and service always above and beyond. The young adults working there are so lovely and professional.

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                                                                                        10. Carolyn

                                                                                          New York City

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          5.0

                                                                                          4 reviews

                                                                                          Dined on 31 August 2024

                                                                                          1. Overall 5
                                                                                          2. Food 5
                                                                                          3. Service 5
                                                                                          4. Ambience 5
                                                                                          The salmon dinner was excellent, as was the halibut. The price was in line with other similar restaurants.

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                                                                                        FAQs

                                                                                        The Mainland Kitchen + Pub offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 481-6120.

                                                                                        The Mainland Kitchen + Pub is rated 4.8 stars by 679 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                        Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                        Make a booking

                                                                                        2 people
                                                                                        7:00 pm
                                                                                        Booked 11 times today

                                                                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                        Google Map for The Mainland Kitchen + Pub

                                                                                        151 Route 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

                                                                                        Dining areas

                                                                                        Additional information

                                                                                        • Area
                                                                                          Manahawkin
                                                                                        • Hours of Operation
                                                                                          Tue 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
                                                                                        • Price
                                                                                          $30 and under
                                                                                        • Cuisines
                                                                                          American, Beer Garden, Pub
                                                                                        • Dining style
                                                                                          Casual Dining
                                                                                        • Dress code
                                                                                          Casual Dress
                                                                                        • Parking details
                                                                                          The parking lot extends behind the restaurant.
                                                                                        • Payment Options
                                                                                          AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                        • Executive Chef
                                                                                          Kristopher Greeene
                                                                                        • Additional
                                                                                          Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                        • Website
                                                                                          https://themainlandnj.com/
                                                                                        • Phone number
                                                                                          (609) 481-6120
                                                                                        • Catering
                                                                                          For more information please contact our Catering and Private Events office at 609.481.6100
                                                                                        • Private party facilities
                                                                                          For more information please contact our Catering and Private Events office at 609.481.6100
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