Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-8800
Bagels, breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches and lunch fare.
Manahawkin Food & Drink
Manahawkin is the mainland dining center for Stafford Township, Beach Haven West and Ocean Acres and one of the busiest food stops on the way to Long Beach Island. The local scene ranges from Route 72 diners, pizza and national restaurants to East Bay Avenue seafood, coffee, craft beer and long-running Shore institutions.
NJTGO uses this Manahawkin page as the food-and-drink guide for all four Stafford communities, while identifying the commercial areas where each restaurant or food business is located.
Manahawkin Dining at a Glance
53food, dining, market and beverage listings in this current directory
11major food and drink categories
Route 72 + East Baythe two strongest dining corridors in Stafford Township
4 CommunitiesManahawkin, Stafford Township, Beach Haven West and Ocean Acres use this page
Where to Eat in Manahawkin & Stafford
East Bay Avenue / LBI GatewaySeafood, steak, oysters, craft beer, Mexican food, coffee and several local institutions cluster along the road leading toward Beach Haven West and Long Beach Island.
Route 72 CorridorDiners, pizza, Italian, Asian, fast casual, supermarkets and national restaurants line Southern Ocean County's major east-west commercial road.
Stafford ParkThe regional shopping center supports sit-down dining and convenient food stops alongside Costco, Target and specialty retail.
Historic Manahawkin / Route 9Coffee, pizza, delis, ice cream and neighborhood businesses give the older Main Street district a smaller-scale local dining character.
Mill Creek / Beach Haven WestNeighborhood pizza, delis, catering and dessert businesses serve the lagoon and waterfront side of Stafford Township.
Ocean Acres & Western StaffordResidential growth west of the Parkway supports neighborhood services while staying close to the western Route 72 dining and shopping corridor.
Seafood on the Long Beach Island Gateway
Stafford Township's strongest local dining identity is found along East Bay Avenue near the Route 72 approach to Long Beach Island. This area combines long-established seafood businesses with newer steak, oyster and craft-beer destinations.
Mud City Crab House1185 East Bay Avenue. Long-running local seafood restaurant known for crab, shellfish and Shore-style seafood dining.
The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House1201 East Bay Avenue. Steak, oysters, seafood, cocktails and live entertainment near the LBI gateway.
Blacky's Clam Stand1128 East Bay Avenue. Seasonal seafood market and clam stand with deep local roots.
ManaFirkin Brewing Company450 East Bay Avenue. Local brewery and taproom with rotating craft beer, events and food-truck activity.
Current Dining Changes
Manera's Restaurant291 Route 72 East is now home to Manera's, an Italian-American restaurant serving steak, seafood and traditional entrées.
Dolce Liberta100 McKinley Avenue is now Dolce Liberta, combining Italian dining with catering and event functions.
Newer Coffee ChoicesYellow Dog Coffee Roasters and Agnello's Cafe have strengthened Manahawkin's independent coffee and daytime café scene.
More Dessert OptionsThe Original Rich's Ice Cream and Mister Softee of Manahawkin add current brick-and-mortar dessert choices beyond the older directory names.
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Manahawkin & Stafford Food & Drink Directory
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-8800
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-2901
Bagels, breakfast sandwiches and deli-style lunch.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-661-8698
Specialty coffee roastery and café with espresso drinks and light fare.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-549-5775
Coffee, espresso, matcha, breakfast items, sourdough toast and sandwiches.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-488-2620
Breakfast and lunch deli known for sandwiches, breakfast plates and classic deli fare.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-9897
Full-service diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-4771
Classic local diner with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-4370
Breakfast-focused national restaurant with pancakes, omelets and lunch items.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-3660
Long-running shore-casual seafood restaurant known for crab, shellfish and seafood platters.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-488-1327
Steak, oysters, seafood, cocktails and live entertainment near the Long Beach Island approach.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050
American restaurant and pub associated with The Mainland complex, serving casual lunch and dinner.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-4260
Seasonal seafood market and clam stand with a long local history.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-0700
Casual American grill and bar.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-489-0950
Casual American restaurant and bar; verify current hours before a special trip.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-756-5420
Italian-American restaurant with steaks, seafood and traditional entrées.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-549-3532
Italian restaurant, catering and event venue.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-1202
Italian-American restaurant in Stafford Park.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-3888
Neighborhood pizza and Italian-American restaurant.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-0006
Family pizzeria with pizza, subs, pasta and Italian-American dinners.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-5050
New York-style pizza, Sicilian pies, pasta and Italian-American takeout.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-6708
Pizza and Italian-American dining.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-1156
Pizza, pasta, Italian-American entrées and catering.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-607-7701
Pizza, pasta and Italian-American takeout.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050
Brick-oven pizza and Italian-American fare; verify current operating details before a special trip.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050
Japanese steakhouse, hibachi and sushi.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-8118
Chinese takeout and casual dining.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-6988
Chinese takeout and casual dining.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-8168
Chinese restaurant and takeout.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-994-2008
Mexican restaurant with an extensive traditional menu.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-0938
Mexican restaurant serving traditional favorites.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-1082
Quick-service Mexican-inspired fast food.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-3433
Deli sandwiches, breakfast and lunch.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-9299
Hot and cold submarine sandwiches.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-0005
Submarine sandwiches and quick-service meals.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-2763
Quick-service burgers, breakfast and beverages.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-2916
Quick-service burgers, chicken and salads.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-756-4798
Local craft brewery and taproom with rotating beer, events and food-truck activity.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-488-1327
Restaurant, oyster bar and live-music destination.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-0700
Casual grill and bar.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-488-2742
House-made hard ice cream, specialty treats and ice cream cakes.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-489-4963
Brick-and-mortar soft-serve shop with sundaes, cakes and frozen treats.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-7300
Long-running candy and chocolate shop known for handmade confections and Shore-trip treats.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-0091
Full-service supermarket serving the Stafford/Manahawkin area.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-242-2011
Warehouse club with groceries, prepared foods and related services.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-0981
Warehouse club with grocery and household goods.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-8300
Supercenter with grocery, pharmacy and general merchandise.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-5675
Convenience market with coffee, snacks and prepared food.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-549-3532
Italian restaurant offering catering and private-event services.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-833-7665
Daytime café and catering operation focused on sandwiches, salads and event orders.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050
Hospitality complex with dining, events and lodging near the LBI gateway.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-978-9800
Wine, beer and spirits retailer.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-698-7800
Wine, beer and spirits retailer serving the Ocean Acres side of Stafford.
Manahawkin / Stafford Township, NJ 08050 609-597-0446
Wine, beer and spirits retailer.
Check before making a special trip: Restaurant ownership, menus, seasonal schedules, hours and phone numbers can change quickly. NJTGO removes or replaces listings when a closure, relocation or successor can be confidently established, but time-sensitive details should still be confirmed.
Dining by Occasion
Seafood DinnerEast Bay Avenue offers Stafford's strongest concentration of seafood and Shore-oriented dining.
Breakfast & CoffeeBagel shops, diners, independent coffee roasters and cafés provide options across Route 72, Main Street and East Bay Avenue.
Pizza NightManahawkin has a deep neighborhood-pizza tradition with choices on Main Street, Mill Creek Road and Route 72.
Italian DinnerIndependent Italian restaurants and national dining are spread across Route 72 and McKinley Avenue.
Craft Beer & NightlifeManaFirkin and the East Bay/LBI gateway restaurants add locally oriented beer, bar and live-entertainment options.
Shore-Trip TreatIce cream and Lucille's candy shop make Manahawkin a traditional stop before or after a Long Beach Island visit.
Markets, Groceries & Stock-Up Stops
Manahawkin also functions as the primary mainland stock-up center for many Long Beach Island visitors. Route 72 and Stafford Park provide full supermarkets, warehouse clubs and general-merchandise stores before travelers cross the causeway.
Saker ShopRite733 Route 72 West provides a full-service supermarket close to the center of the Route 72 commercial corridor.
CostcoStafford Park warehouse club with grocery, prepared food and related services.
BJ's Wholesale ClubMartin Truex Jr. Boulevard warehouse club serving western Stafford and the regional market.
WalmartRoute 72 West supercenter with groceries, pharmacy and general merchandise.
Community Events & Food Vendors
Stafford Township recreation events at Manahawkin Lake and other municipal facilities often include local food, community vendors and seasonal programming. Event dates and vendor requirements can change each year, so prospective vendors should use current Township information before applying.
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