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Manera's Restaurant
291 NJ-72 E.
Manahawkin, US-NJ 08050
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Dinner Menu
Lunch and Early Bird
Kids Menu
Wine List
Catering Menu
Dinner Menu
Appetizer
Tuna Tartare
$17.00
Sushi grade tuna, avocado, red onion, tomatoes, wasabi lemon soy sauce
Manera's Mussels
$16.00
Prince Edward Mussels and chorizo simmered in a fresh tomato broth
gluten-free
Clams on a Half Shell
Served with cocktail sauce and lemon
gluten-free
- 1/2 Dozen $10.00
- Dozen $16.00
Fried Calamari
$16.00
Served with traditional marinara sauce and lemon aioli
Fish Tacos
$14.00
Panko breaded cod, mango jicama slaw, lime chipotle aioli, corn tortilla
Chilled Seafood Sampler
$23.00
2 clams, 2 Blue Point oysters, 2 jumbo shrimp, 2oz of colossal lump crab meat, served with fresh lemon, cocktail and mignonette sauce
gluten-free
Grilled Vegetables and Mozzarella
$13.00
Assorted seasonal vegetables, layered with fresh mozzarella cheese and drizzled with a roasted garlic vinaigrette
gluten-free
Chorizo Stuffed Mushroom
$13.00
Baby remind mushrooms stuffed with chorizo, peppers, onions, breadcrumbs and mozzarella cheese, drizzled with a smoke paprika roasted red pepper sauce
Oysters on a Half Shell
Served with cocktail sauce and lemon
gluten-free
- 1/2 Dozen $14.00
- Dozen $19.00
Soups
French Onion Soup
$7.00Soup of the Day
Changes daily
- Cup $5.00
- Bowl/Pint $8.00
- Quart $12.00
Shrimp Bisque
- Cup $8.00
- Bowl/Pint $13.00
- Quart $18.00
Salads
Add Chicken $6, Add Shrimp $9, Add Salmon $8, Add 6oz Hanger Steak $12
Arugula & Pear Salad
$14.00
Fresh arugula, sliced pear and dried cranberries, tossed in a citrus vinaigrette topped with gorgonzola cheese and toasted almonds
gluten-free
Classic Caesar Salad
$10.00
Romaine, shredded parmesan cheese, croutons in a house made creamy caesar dressing
House Salad
$10.00
Mixed greens, julienne red peppers & cucumbers, toasted almonds choice of balsamic vinaigrette, citrus vinaigrette, Italian or blue cheese dressing
gluten-free
Warm Couscous Pearl Salad
$14.00
Organic tricolor couscous pearl tossed with grilled assorted vegetables, roasted cherry tomatoes and feta cheese in a chimichurri mint dressing
Shrimp BLT Salad
$18.00
Grilled shrimp, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheeses and diced bacon, tossed in blue cheese dressing
gluten-free
Burgers & Sandwiches
Au Poivre Burger
$16.00
10pz patty peppercorn encrusted and char grilled topped with a brandy cream sauce and melted brie
Old Fashioned Burger
$14.00
10oz char grilled beef patty
- Add American, Mozzarella, Brie
- $1.00
- Add Gorgonzola
- $1.50
- Add sautéed onions, sautéed mushrooms or cherry peppers
- $1.00
Crab Cake Sandwich
$18.00
Homemade crab cake, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun with lemon aioli
Steak Sandwich
$19.00
Sliced flat iron steak grilled to order on brick oven. Bread, topped with sautéed onions and melted blue cheese
Steaks & Chops
Grilled Pork Chop
$27.00
12oz char grilled french cut pork chop, served with horseradish mashed potato, grilled asparagus, orange chili marmalade
gluten-free
NY Strip Steak
$32.00
12oz certified angus, roasted garlic compound butter served with a choice of potato and vegetable of the day
gluten-free
Rack of Lamb
$39.00
Whole rack of lamb, marinated in extra virgin olive oil and herbs, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and rosemary Port wine demi glaze
gluten-free
Manera's Veal
$28.00
Veal scallopini panko breaded with herbs and garlic, pan fried, served over mozzarella cheese stuffed potato croquettes, topped with micro greens and finished with a creamy mushroom thyme sauce
Stuffed Veal
$28.00
Thin scallopini of veal rolled with homemade mozzarella, thin sliced prosciutto, mushrooms deluxe, broccolini, baked and served with caramelized onion mashed potatoes, dressed with sherry wine demi glaze
Hanger Steak
$28.00
House marinated, sliced and served with roasted red pepper mashed potatoes, broccolini, topped with a roasted garlic and herb compound butter
Seafood
Sesame Encrusted Tuna
$29.00
Sushi grade tuna encrusted with b&w sesame seeds, seared rare in a citrus soy sauce reduction, sautéed bok choy and shiitake mushrooms
Fried Shrimp
$23.00
Jumbo shrimp, panko breaded and fried golden brown served with a choice of potato and vegetable of the day, tartar or cocktail sauce
Allergens
shellfish
Grilled Salmon
$27.00
Char grilled 8oz Faroe Island salmon, butternut squash purée, steamed bok choy, pomegranate soy reduction
gluten-free
Seafood Medley
$33.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, cod fish, calamari, clams and mussels in a sherry wine tomato lobster broth, served over linguine
Pan Seared Crab Cakes
$33.00
Pan seared jumbo lump house made crab cakes topped with a lemon aioli, served with broccolini
Pan Seared Scallops
$33.00
4 local U-10 sea scallops, Jasmine rice, wilted spinach, passion fruit reduction
Mediterranean Cod
$26.00
Baked 8oz Alaskan cod, herb encrusted, grilled vegetable tricolor couscous risotto, herb olive oil drizzle
Chicken
Chicken Saltimbocca
$25.00
Sautéed chicken breast, layered with prosciutto, spinach and fresh mozzarella in a sweet marsala wine sauce, served over linguine
Chicken Milanese
$24.00
Panko breaded and pan fried chicken topped with an arugula, fresh mozzarella, onion and tomato salad in a red wine vinaigrette, shredded parmesan
Chicken Française
$25.00
Egg batter dipped and sautéed chicken breast in a creamy white wine lemon butter sauce, choice of potato and vegetable of the day
Chicken Parmesan
$25.00
Served over linguine
Chicken Chipotle
$25.00
Chorizo, tomatoes, green peppers, creamy chipotle sauce, over penne
Grilled Chicken
$23.00
Grilled chicken breast marinated in herbs and extra virgin olive oil, served over jasmine rice, sautéed broccolini, artichoke hearts and tomatoes
Pasta
Add Grilled or Breaded Chicken $6, Add Grilled Shrimp $9, Add Grilled Salmon $8,
Manera's Shrimp
$27.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, diced tomatoes and fresh basil in a garlic white wine butter sauce, served over whole wheat spaghetti
Eggplant Parmesan
$22.00
Sliced eggplant panko breaded and fried, topped with mozzarella and homamade marinara, served with linguine
Pasta Aioli
$18.00
Whole wheat spaghetti tossed with roasted red peppers and spinach in an extra virgin olive oil with fresh basil & garlic, shredded Parmesan
Gluten Free Pasta
$24.00
Eliche corn pasta tossed in a sun dried tomato pesto with broccolini and fresh basil
gluten-free
Appetizer
Fish Tacos
$14.00
Fresh filet of cod, panko breaded and fried, jicama & mango slaw, chipotle aioli, in a corn tortilla
Clams on a Half Shell
Served with cocktail sauce and lemon
gluten-free
- 1/2 Dozen $10.00
- Dozen $16.00
Fried Calamari
$16.00
With traditional marinara and a lemon aioli
Tuna Tartare
$17.00
Sushi grade tuna, avocado, red onions and tomatoes drizzled with a wasabi lemon soy sauce
Chilled Seafood Sampler
$23.00
2 clams, 2 Blue Point oysters, 2 jumbo shrimp. 2 ounces of colossal lump crab meat, served with fresh lemon, cocktail and mignonette sauce
gluten-free
Crab Cake
$17.00
Jumbo lump crab meat, pan seared, served on a bed of micro greens, drizzled with lemon aioli
Oysters on a Half Shell
Served with cocktail sauce and lemon
- 1/2 Dozen $14.00
- Dozen $19.00
Crab Meat & Avocado Cocktail
$18.00
Colossal lump crab meat tossed in a French style cocktail sauce resting on diced avocado, diced tomato and mango salad
Grilled Vegetable & Mozzarella
$13.00
Assorted seasonal vegetables layered with fresh mozzarella, drizzled with a roasted garlic vinaigrette 10
gluten-free
Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms
$13.00
Baby cremini mushrooms, stuffed with chorizo, peppers, onions, breadcrumbs, mozzarella cheese, drizzled with a smoked paprika roasted red pepper sauce.
Manera's Mussels
$16.00
Prince Edward mussels and chorizo simmered in a fresh tomato broth
Soups
French Onion Soup
$7.00Soup of the Day
Changes Daily
- Cup $5.00
- Bowl $8.00
Shrimp Bisque
- Cup $8.00
- Bowl $13.00
Salads
Add Chicken $6, Add Shrimp $9, Add Salmon $8, Add 12oz Hanger Steak $12
Arugula & Pear Salad
$14.00
Fresh arugula, sliced pear and dried cranberries, tossed in a citrus vinaigrette topped with Gorgonzola cheese and toasted almonds
gluten-free
Classic Caesar Salad
$10.00
Romaine, shredded parmesan cheese, croutons in a house made creamy caesar dressing
House Salad
$10.00
Mixed greens, julienne red peppers & cucumbers, toasted almonds choice of balsamic vinaigrette, citrus vinaigrette, Italian or blue cheese dressing
gluten-free
Shrimp BLT Salad
$18.00
Grilled shrimp, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crumbled blue cheese and diced bacon, tossed in blue cheese dressing
Seared Tuna Salad
$15.00
Sliced sesame encrusted sushi grade tuna, mixed greens tossed in an Asian dressing, sliced avocado, julienne cucumbers, pickled onions, cherry tomatoes, wasabi
Burgers & Sandwiches
All of our Burgers are 10oz of Certified Angus Beef
Au Poivre Burger
$14.00
10oz patty peppercorn encrusted and char grilled topped with a brandy cream sauce and melted Brie
Old Fashioned Burger
$12.00
Choice of cheese American, Mozzarella or Brie $1
Crab Cake Sandwich
$18.00
Homemade crab cake, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun with a lemon aioli
Manera's Burger
$14.00
Cajun dusted chorizo stuffed burger, Cheddar cheese and avocado, chipotle aioli, served with Cajun dusted fried potato wedges
Manera's Panini
$10.00
Grilled chicken, thin sliced prosciutto, sliced pears and Brie cheese on brick oven bread, whole grain mustard drizzle
Steak Sandwich
$19.00
Sliced flat iron steak grilled to order on brick oven bread, topped with sautéed onions and melted Brie cheese
Entrees
All entrées are served with a house salad or the soup of the day. Substitute a Caesar salad $1, Substitute French Onion Soup $3, Substitute Shrimp Bisque,Substitute Arugula & Pear Salad $4
Shrimp Parmesan
$19.00
Panko breaded and fried jumbo shrimp, topped with mozzarella and homemade marinara, served with linguine
Chicken Milanese
$17.00
Panko breaded and pan fried chicken topped with an arugula, fresh mozzarella, onion and tomato salad in a red wine vinaigrette, shredded Parmesan
Manera's Shrimp
$19.00
Sautéed jumbo shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, diced tomatoes and fresh basil in a garlic white wine butter sauce and served over whole wheat spaghetti
Fried Shrimp
$18.00
Jumbo shrimp, panko breaded and fried golden brown, served with a choice of potato and vegetable of the day, tartar or cocktail sauce
Early Bird
All entrées are served with a house salad or the soup of the day. Substitute a Caesar salad $1, Substitute French Onion Soup $3, Substitute Shrimp Bisque, Substitute Arugula & Pear Salad $4
Pasta with Meat Sauce
$18.00
Penne pasta tossed with house gripando sirloin steak simmered in red sauce, topped with a dollop or ricotta cheese
Chicken Parmesan
$17.00
Served over linguine
Chicken Francaise
$18.00
Egg batter dipped and sautéed chicken breast in a creamy white wine lemon butter sauce, choice of potato and vegetable of the day
Eggplant Parmesan
$16.00
Served with linguine
Grilled Pork Chop
$22.00
Char grilled 10oz Premium Reserve bone-in pork chop, served with fried potato wedges, vegetable of the day and homemade apple sauce
gluten-free
Herb Encrusted Cod
$18.00
Herb encrusted cod, roasted red pepper, fresh lemon served with rice and sautéed spinach
Fried Seafood Combination
$19.00
Panko breaded and fried cod and shrimp, served with the vegetable of the day and a choice of potato
House Veal
$23.00
Thin scallopini of veal breaded in herbs and panko, pan fried and topped with mozzarella and roasted red peppers, resting n top of, mashed potatoes and dressed in a sherry demi glaze
Flat Iron Steak
$23.00
8oz char grilled, served with a baked potato, vegetable of the day, dressed with a sherry demi glaze
Mussels and Calamari Fra Diavolo
$17.00
Served over linguine
Main
Kid's meals are served with a drink and a scoop of ice cream for dessert. For ages 10 and under
Breaded Chicken Cutlet
$8.00Burger
$8.00
With or without cheese
Pasta
$8.00
With butter or marinara
Fried Shrimp
$8.00Chicken Parmesan
$8.007oz Steak
$16.00
Choice of potato and vegetable
Salmon
$14.00
Choice of potato and vegetable
Dry White
Pinot Grigio
Bright and fruity with flavors of lemon and lime
- Split $13.00
- Full $23.00
Unoaked Chardonnay
Made from our finest fruit, fermented in stainless steel at low temperatures for natural fruity crisp flavors. Pairing: Pan Seared Crab Cakes, Gold Medal - 2016 Finger Lakes International Competition
- Full $25.00
Barrel Reserve Chardonnay
Fermented in stainless steel for a bright flavor reminiscent of green apples. Pairing: Great with lobster, Silver - 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
- Split $13.00
Dry Rose
A fruity wine with notes of strawberries and white peach. Pairing: Sweet Chili Mango Salmon, Gold - 2017 Indy Int'l Wine Competition
- Full $23.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Wonderful flavors of melon, cantaloupe and lime. Pairing: Light fish or raw bar item
- Full $23.00
Sweet White
Riesling
Aromatic and semi-sweet, fermented at low temperatures to retain its lush, floral flavors. Pairing: Any dish for the sweet wine drinker. Silver Medal - 2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
- Full $22.00
Sweet Red
Crimson Sky
Sweet, yet refreshing, and balanced with fresh acidity and a candy cherry zing. Pairing: Any spicy foods
- Full $20.00
Dry Red
Tango
A harmonious blend of Cabernet Franc and Chambourcin with a jammy flavor and a silky, spicy finish. Pairing: Rack of Lamb, Gold - 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
- Split $15.00
- Full $26.00
Cabernet Sauvignon
Deep red in color with black currant and dark cherry flavors, vanilla aromas, and firm tannins. Pairing: Hanger Steak, Silver - 2017 Indy Int'l Wine Competiton
- Split $17.00
- Full $31.00
Cabernet Franc
Lighter in color than Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of black cherry and white pepper. Pairing: NY Strip Steak, 89 pts - 2018 JamesSuckling.com
- Full $31.00
Merlot
Deep ruby color with a dark, fruity flavor and mellow and slightly spicy finish. Pairing: NY Strip Steak, Gold - 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
- Full $33.00
Sangria
Summer Sangria
A light, sweet wine like fruit punch with natural citrus flavors of orange, lemon, and lime. Pairing: Any seafood with cocktail sauce
- Split $12.00
- Full $20.00
Just Peachy Sangria
A perfect blend of sweet white wine and the essence of ripe summer fruit. Pairing: Any spicy or fried seafood
- Split $12.00
- Full $20.00
Appetizers
Seafood Salad
- Market Price
Stuffed Clams
Crab or Chorizo
- (per each) $3.00
Stuffed Mushrooms
Crab or Chorizo
- (per each) $2.00
Mini Crab Cakes
Lemon Aioli
- (per each) $3.75
Shrimp Cocktail
- 12 piece (per each) $22.00
Coconut Shrimp
- 12 piece (per each) $25.00
Oysters Rockefeller
Hollandaise
- (per each) $3.00
Sliders
- (per each) $3.75
Chicken Skewers
Assorted Vegetables, Onions, Zucchini, Onions, Peppers, Cherry Tomatoes
- (per each) $4.00
Beef Skewers
Assorted Vegetables, Onions, Zucchini, Peppers, Onion, Cherry Tomatoes
- (per each) $5.00
Tomato Bruschetta
- (per platter) $50.00
Salads
House Salad
Peppers, Toasted Almonds, Citris Vinaigrette
- Half Tray $20.00
- Full Tray $35.00
Caesar Salad
- Half Tray $25.00
- Full Tray $45.00
Pasta Salad
- Half Tray $30.00
- Full Tray $45.00
Mediterranean Couscous
- Half Tray $35.00
- Full Tray $60.00
Quinoa Salad
- Half Tray $35.00
- Full Tray $60.00
Russian Potato Salad w/ Beets
- Half Tray $40.00
- Full Tray $65.00
Fresh Mozz & Grilled Vegetables
- Half Tray $55.00
- Full Tray $100.00
Grilled Vegetable Platter
- Half Tray $45.00
- Full Tray $80.00
Pasta
Penne Vodka
- Half Tray $45.00
- Full Tray $85.00
Primavera
Assorted seasonal vegetables tossed in choice of oil and garlic or Parmesan cream sauce
- Half Tray $45.00
- Full Tray $85.00
Orecchiette
Broccoli Rabe, Fresh Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Half Tray $55.00
- Full Tray $100.00
Manera's Pasta
Sundried Tomato Pesto, Artichokes, Black Olives, Fresh Basil, Anchovies
- Half Tray $45.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Eggplant Parmesan
- Half Tray $45.00
- Full Tray $85.00
Chicken
Francaise
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $100.00
Marsala
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $100.00
Parmesan
- Half Tray $60.00
- Full Tray $100.00
Cordon Bleu
- Half Tray $65.00
- Full Tray $120.00
Saltimbocca
- Half Tray $65.00
- Full Tray $120.00
Veal
Francaise
- Half Tray $95.00
- Full Tray $175.00
Marsala
- Half Tray $95.00
- Full Tray $175.00
Saltimbocca
- Half Tray $95.00
- Full Tray $175.00
Manera's Stuffed Veal
- Half Tray $95.00
- Full Tray $175.00
Parmesan
- Half Tray $75.00
- Full Tray $160.00
Seafood
Salmon
Beurre Blanc
- Half Tray $65.00
- Full Tray $120.00
Fried Shrimp
- Half Tray 30 piece $70.00
- Full Tray 60 piece $140.00
Shrimp Francaise
- Half Tray 30 piece $70.00
- Full Tray 60 piece $140.00
Mussels
Scampi or Marinara
- Half Tray $45.00
- Full Tray $80.00
Clams
Scampi or Marinara
- Half Tray $65.00
- Full Tray $95.00
Manera's Shrimp
- Half Tray $85.00
- Full Tray $170.00
Seafood Medley
- Half Tray $120.00
- Ful Tray $210.00
Sides
Roasted Potatoes
- Half Tray $35.00
- Full Tray $60.00
Fried Potatoes Wedges
- Half Tray $25.00
- Full Tray $40.00
Cheddar Bacon Mashed Potatoes
- Half Tray $40.00
- Full Tray $65.00
Grilled Vegetables
- Half Tray $45.00
- Full Tray $80.00
Green Bean Almondine
- Half Tray $25.00
- Full Tray $40.00
Sauteed Broccolini
Oil and Garlic
- Half Tray $45.00
- Full Tray $75.00
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
American - Contemporary
Steakhouse
Seafood
Hours
Monday:
-
Tuesday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
About Us
Manera's is an eatery that can not be defined by just one label. We are a restaurant that makes a little bit of everything, from traditional food we all recognize to dishes skillfully created by our chefs. Manera's Restaurant is owned and operated by two amazing chefs and is supported by a dedicated and hard working staff. We strive to give all of our customers the best experience we can. Every dish is prepared fresh to order with ingredients delivered daily. We may look like a small operation from the outside but we offer so much more than our appearance suggests!