The Mainland Kitchen + Pub

4.8

682 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 17 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 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

BURRATA BOARDUS$20.00
burrata cheese | pumpkin seed romesco | balsamic glaze baby arugula | pumpkin seed oil grilled pana di casa
CLASSIC BAR PIEUS$16.00
blend of mozzarella + provolone house tomato sauce oregano | peccorino romano
MAINLAND SLIDERSUS$13.00
blueberry bacon jam | whipped goat cheese baby arugula | martin's potato rolls
LOADED NACHOSUS$17.00
house beef chili | melted cheese | jalapeños guacamole | sour cream | pico de gallo | cilantro
FRIED PICKLESUS$12.00
hand battered pickle chips | ranch
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWERUS$13.00
house buffalo | jullienne carrots + micro celery danish blue cheese
MEMPHIS WINGSUS$15.00
memphis dry rub + siracha honey | house blue cheese
CHICKEN TENDERSUS$13.00
panko crusted full breast | choice of honey mustard or bbq additional sauces $1
CHICKEN QUESADILLAUS$15.00
flour tortilla | grilled chicken cheddar jack cheese blend pico de gallo | guacamole | sour cream
BAVARIAN PRETZELUS$12.00
dusseldorf mustard | beer cheese
Edamame DumplingsUS$13.00
crispy pot stickers | thai chili sauce | micro cilantro
MusselsUS$20.00
PEI mussels | thai coconut broth | micro cilantro | pana di casa
Coconut ShrimpUS$16.00
coconut breaded friend shrimp | micro cilantro | mango duck sauce
Fish Tacos US$18.00
crispy battered cod | creamy chipotle ranch | shredded cabbage | pico de gallo | corn tortillas
Pinto Bean HummusUS$15.00
roasted poblano peppers | garlic | fresh thyme | lime juice | olive oil | pico de gallo | blue corn tortilla chips

Greens + Soup

CRAB BISQUEUS$9.00
lump crab meat | cream | sherry
CHOPPEDUS$14.00
rustic chopped lettuce | cheddar jack | corn red onion | roasted red peppers | tomatoes avocado | bacon | hard boiled egg chipotle ranch
WEDGEUS$14.00
iceberg | crisp bacon | red onion blue cheese crumbles | heirloom tomatoes candied walnuts blue cheese dressing
CAESARUS$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 GREENSUS$14.00
baby greens | madarin oranges | shredded carrots | shaved red onion | craisins | toasted almonds | crumbled goat cheese | orange poppyseed vinaigrette

HANDHELDS

THE CLASSIC BURGERUS$17.00
blend of brisket, chuck + short rib | aged cheddar | lettuce | tomato | onion | brioche bun
PUB BURGERUS$19.00
blend of brisket, chuck + short rib | budweiser pub cheese | applewood smoked bacon | onions straws | pickle chips | bavarian pretzel bun
BISTRO BURGERUS$19.00
blend of brisket, chuck + short rib | swiss cheese | sautéed mushrooms | caramelized onions | truffle herb dijionnaise | onion straws | onion brioche bun
REUBENUS$17.00
shaved corn beef | swiss sauerkraut | russian dressing | marble rye
CRAB CAKE SANDWICHUS$24.00
jumbo lump crab meat | chipotle old bay remoulade | lettuce | tomato | onion | brioche bun
PULLED PORKUS$17.00
slow roasted pulled pork | hickory bbq | alabama white sauce | pickle chips | onions straws | onion brioche bun
HARVEST GRILLED CHEESEUS$16.00
vermont white cheddar | applewood smoked bacon | granny smith apple compote | texas toast
NASHVILLE HOT CHICKENUS$18.00
buttermilk fried free range chicken breast | nashville hot spiced honey | pickle chips | waffle buns
SMOKEHOUSE CHICKENUS$18.00
grilled chicken breast | hickory smoked gouda | signature pub sauce | applewood smoked | bacon | lettuce | tomato | onion | bavarian pretzel bun
PESTO PORTOBELLOUS$16.00
balsamic grilled portobello | fresh mozzarella | roasted pepper | red onion | baby arugula | balsamic glaze | ciabatta
BLACKENED TUNAUS$24.00
blackened ahi tuna | sweet soy | lettuce | tomato | onion | carrot cucumber seaweed slaw | cucumber wasabi dressing | flour tortilla wrap
RIBEYE SANDWICHUS$23.00
slow roasted ribeye shaved thin | cajun seasoning | whipped blue cheese | balsamic glaze | caramelized onions | baby greens | toasted ciabatta

Large Plates

CRABCAKESUS$34.00
lump crab meat | chipotle old bay remoulade | red bliss potato | sautéed squash corn relish | micro celery
SALMONUS$32.00
atlantic salmon | autumn succotash | cranberry compote | maple glaze | micro beet greens
TUNAUS$32.00
ahi tuna | honey ginger sweet potato purée | hot honey brussels sprouts | sake wasabi cream | sweet soy | sesame seed | micro shiso
CHICKEN MILANESEUS$25.00
crispy panko crust | baby arugula | shaved red onion | heirloom cherry tomatoes | shaved parmesan | lemon vinaigrette
PORK CHOP US$28.00
tea cured grilled rib chop | sweet red onion jam | micro pea tendrils | yukon mashed potatoes | orange poppyseed vinaigrette
ORECCHIETTE US$25.00
extra virgin olive oil | garlic | chili flakes | kalamata olives | zucchini | heirloom cherry tomatoes | grated parmesan | micro basil
NY STRIPUS$38.00
grilled strip steak | yukon potato wedges | coffee steak sauce | red water cress + blue cheese salacd
SCALLOPS US$36.00
viking village scallops | pan seared | roasted corn tomato risotto | saffron lobster broth | mascarpone | grated parmesan | fresh herbs
HALIBUTUS$34.00
pan seared | balsamic grilled eggplant | roasted red pepper tomato cream | fried baby spinach | balsamic glaze
SHRIMP ROTINIUS$30.00
rotini pasta | sundried tomatoes | artichoke hearts | baby spinach | garlic cream | grated parmesan | fresh herbs

What 682 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
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

682 Reviews

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THOMAS
VIP
Atlantic City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere. Crowded. Jingle Bar was cool. Good food. I’ll be back !! Tom Lynch
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James R.
Atlantic City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Go to the jingle bar while it’s open until January
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Tracy
Atlantic City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jingle Bell Bar was the perfect ambience for the holiday feeling! Food, service and atmosphere were great! Austin & Kelly make an awesome team working together to offer up suggestions and take care of all the details! ☺️🎄⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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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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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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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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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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Andrew
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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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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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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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 682 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 17 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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

The Mainland Kitchen + Pub

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

MEMPHIS WINGS

Pig Wings

Pub Burger

Small Plates

BURRATA BOARDUS$20.00

CLASSIC BAR PIEUS$16.00

MAINLAND SLIDERSUS$13.00

LOADED NACHOSUS$17.00

FRIED PICKLESUS$12.00

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWERUS$13.00

MEMPHIS WINGSUS$15.00

CHICKEN TENDERSUS$13.00

CHICKEN QUESADILLAUS$15.00

BAVARIAN PRETZELUS$12.00

Edamame DumplingsUS$13.00

MusselsUS$20.00

Coconut ShrimpUS$16.00

Fish Tacos US$18.00

Pinto Bean HummusUS$15.00

Greens + Soup

CRAB BISQUEUS$9.00

CHOPPEDUS$14.00

WEDGEUS$14.00

CAESARUS$14.00

ADD TO ANY SALAD

FIELD GREENSUS$14.00

HANDHELDS

THE CLASSIC BURGERUS$17.00

PUB BURGERUS$19.00

BISTRO BURGERUS$19.00

REUBENUS$17.00

CRAB CAKE SANDWICHUS$24.00

PULLED PORKUS$17.00

HARVEST GRILLED CHEESEUS$16.00

NASHVILLE HOT CHICKENUS$18.00

SMOKEHOUSE CHICKENUS$18.00

PESTO PORTOBELLOUS$16.00

BLACKENED TUNAUS$24.00

RIBEYE SANDWICHUS$23.00

Large Plates

CRABCAKESUS$34.00

SALMONUS$32.00

TUNAUS$32.00

CHICKEN MILANESEUS$25.00

PORK CHOP US$28.00

ORECCHIETTE US$25.00

NY STRIPUS$38.00

SCALLOPS US$36.00

HALIBUTUS$34.00

SHRIMP ROTINIUS$30.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Make a booking

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Dining areas

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