The Mainland Kitchen + Pub Reviews Summary

Category: Restaurant

Address: 151 NJ-72, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, USA

Phone: +16094816120

Rating: 4.4
based on 185 reviews.

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The atmosphere is fun, and I would love to sit outside at the firepit if it wasn't so cold and rainy."
  • "Very inviting atmosphere, music, gardens, planters, games, fire pit seating very nice."
  • "The atmosphere was live and energetic."
  • "Love the atmosphere, fun bar and restaurant."
  • "The atmosphere inside is usually warm and homie, and when it's nicer outside it's nice sitting by the fire pits."
  • "Lively Holiday atmosphere!"
  • "Great place. The atmosphere was perfect. Loved the decor."

Cons:

  • "Only gripe was that the live music was too loud. I could not even talk to my fiancee across the table while they were playing."
  • "The enclosed porch is exceptionally cold given the weather and with minimal effort on behalf of the mgmt to attempt to make us more comfortable, like the rest of the patrons."
  • "UNFORTUNATELY AS WE WERE WALKING OUT WE SAW A WAITER CONFRONTING A GROUP OF CUSTOMERS THAT WERE WALKING OUT NEXT TO US IN THE STORE BY THE LOBBY."
  • "The place was a little loud."
  • "The live music was too loud."
  • "It was a little loud for my liking but bearable."
  • "There was live music which was very good but extremely loud for the space."

Food

Pros:

  • "The food is very reasonable and delicious."
  • "Great pub fare! We enjoyed the buffalo cauliflower appetizer. Loved our burgers too."
  • "The chopped salad is One of the best salads I’ve ever had, so so legit!"
  • "The food and atmosphere here is absolutely amazing!"
  • "The food was excellent and I love the atmosphere and staff."
  • "Got fish and chips they were delicious."
  • "Your lobster Mac and Cheese was very delicious and fresh meat!"

Cons:

  • "New food options are terrible."
  • "Food was mediocre and the staff is undertrained."
  • "The whiskey bbq steak I ordered wasn't very good."
  • "Not only were they not cooking fresh omelets but also got rid of the flavored creamers and the food was not great."
  • "Instead of the perfectly battered, huge piece of fish, I received three smaller, almost square pieces which I would not be shocked if they were purchased pre-made."
  • "Honestly we were extremely disappointed with our food."
  • "But the food was horrible."

Service

Pros:

  • "She cracked me and my family up, and she was so genuinely kind!"
  • "Friendly staff good cold beer!"
  • "Staff is prompt & courteous & food is great... even when they're super busy!"
  • "A special recognition goes to our server, Austin. He was attentive, courteous, and fun."
  • "Our waitress Alexa was awesome."
  • "The bartenders were super friendly."
  • "Our server, JD was phenomenal and so nice."

Cons:

  • "As far as management, none was to be found."
  • "I thought it was very unprofessional not to even call me back and say no we couldn't handle your request or were fault nothing not even a phone call back."
  • "Service was awful, but that busy, took 20 minutes for the server to come to the table."
  • "Our waiter disappeared and didn't come back for the longest time."
  • "Service was not bad, a bit slow."
  • "Absolutely terrible customer service by management."
  • "Management could care less as we asked them over twice."

Price

Pros:

  • "The food is very reasonable and delicious."
  • "Great food prices, and great options to eat."
  • "They offer a tasty collection of craft cocktails, a solid craft beer menu, and a good menu that will leave you full without emptying out your wallet."
  • "The prices were good and the drinks were also a good price."
  • "They give you a hearty serving of food with each plate and you will leave overly satisfied."

Cons:

  • "Group dinner of 5+ can be pricey."
  • "The chicken caesar salad was amazing but expensive after you add grilled chicken ($17)."
  • "The bill here was $285 which was outrageous."
  • "Wings were pricey $15 for 6 large wings."
  • "This place is definitely on the high side pricewise."
  • "Very disappointed for 22$."
  • "The prices jumped from $12.95 to now $23.95..for what???"

Amenities

Pros:

  • "Outdoor bar / patio area is cool with jenga, giant jenga, foosball, cornhole etc- also have a small basketball court which is cool."
  • "If you find that there is a wait, walk right next door to the Arcade and try your hand at skeeball, Pong, Basketball, Paxman and a dozen other games."
  • "Had a blast here. Went for a wedding. This hotel has a obstacle course a go cart race track. full arcade, Basketball court, and a putting green."
  • "There are plenty of activities to do and you can get a drink or two and go sit around the fire, its beautiful."
  • "They also do weddings... my fiance and I will be having our wedding there, so I'll update this after the event."
  • "Had fun on the go carts."
  • "It has something for everyone and even boasts a video arcade on premises for the kiddies."

Cons:

  • "Parking was difficult and we had to park pretty far away, also."
  • "Just a bit short on staff for the outdoor things."
  • "Wine and beer in plastic, yuck."
  • "They close too early."
  • "So much staff and not one can help."
  • "The outside bar was closed, and their list of alcohols and drinks were limited."
  • "Went for buffet breakfast very overpriced not much selection."

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