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Welcome to The Mainstay, where good food, great times, and craft cocktails are meant to be shared. Whether it’s post beach apps or a champagne toast, we’re here to celebrate what keeps us coming back to the City by The Sea. With beachside bar food curated by Chef James Avery, the laid-back vibe and bright colors of the space will serve as the perfect backdrop for any occasion. We’re looking forward to you joining us on the corner of Cookman and bangs, where the best memories are times spent raising spirits and sharing good company.
Buzzy, nautical spot featuring seafood dishes, an extensive raw bar plus rum cocktails & beer.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 525 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Phone: (732) 455-3352
Website: http://www.itsthemainstay.com/
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Bar & Lounge – Where good food, great times, and craft cocktails are meant to be shared. Daily Seafood Specials! Sunday-Thurs 12-12 Fri & Sat 12-1:30
Reviews
Lisa S
I recently stopped in for lunch while hanging out in Asbury Park for the day. This restaurant is really fantastic. Everything about this place from the service, ambiance, and food was spot on. I got a nice greeting from the hostess, and my server Abby was friendly and attentive. I ordered the Shrimp Cocktail and Baja Tacos. Both along with my banging Ultimate Bloody Mary were very tasty. This establishment is clean and pretty large to accommodate larger crowds, and they also have an outdoor seating area. They have a decent sized menu, and everything is priced accordingly. The only issue was that one of the bathroom stalls in the ladies’ room didn’t have a lock on the stall door. Overall, I had a pleasant experience dining here, and I look forward to coming back in the future.
… moreAriana Lucidonio
Great selection of seafood on the menu drew my friends and I in while we were trying to find a spot to eat, and I’m glad we stopped!
The major hits were the lobster roll and fish bites. So juicy, tender and the fish bites had a tasty aioli to dip it in.
The potato skins and fries were golden perfection. Did not have a bad bite of food here!
… moreThe major hits were the lobster roll and fish bites. So juicy, tender and the fish bites had a tasty aioli to dip it in.
The potato skins and fries were golden perfection. Did not have a bad bite of food here!
Kelsey Sheridan
Delicious and creative! Our server helped us navigate the menu to pair the perfect dishes for us. The ‘it’ place for cocktails and shareable seafood plates or just a really chill hangout at a reasonable price point.
To partake in happy hour, sit in the bar/cocktail tables.
… moreTo partake in happy hour, sit in the bar/cocktail tables.
Ivy colon
Wow, I’ve eaten a lot of seafood in my day, but this place definitely tops it for me! A completely fresh and scratch kitchen. The menu is extremely innovative and delicious!
I thoroughly enjoyed the bao buns, and also the mussels they came in an amazing creamy sauce, with bread for dipping, absolute perfection!
I love the Aji tuna sandwich, it came with waffle fries, my absolute favorite! The drinks are also amazing as well such as the boyfriend material, trust me just get it!
… moreI thoroughly enjoyed the bao buns, and also the mussels they came in an amazing creamy sauce, with bread for dipping, absolute perfection!
I love the Aji tuna sandwich, it came with waffle fries, my absolute favorite! The drinks are also amazing as well such as the boyfriend material, trust me just get it!
debbie morillo
I love this place. The food is so delicious. I have been here three times, and everything I ordered was superb. Lobster Bisque, Brioche Bread Platter, Fish Tacos. Superb!
… moreRenee’ G.
We visited this spot for a late lunch and were so glad it was happy hour. This is a casual place with a bar and lounge area. Our food was tasty and the drinks we ordered were well made. Price points were on par with other restaurants… I’d go again.
… moreJennifer Ng’andu
Good eats. Impressive seafood selection though quite expensive. Sat outside on the picnic tables. Our waitress appeared overwhelmed and said so, so generally did not engage the table. Very nice wine list perfect for dining from the ocean.
… moreVince C
After being refused service at another restaurant because the kitchen, I guess, decides when they close (it was exactly 9:08 pm on a Tuesday and it was in plain sight that there were still tables who just got sat down and haven’t gotten their orders taken yet), we decided to take a walk down Cookman Ave and ended up at this establishment. We were greeted by the hostess/waitress, Paige, and we asked, just to be sure, if they were still serving food. She said yes and she proceeded to ask us where we’d like to sit. We sat outside on the sidewalk and it was a perfect night to be out there.
My friend ordered a salmon teriyaki bowl and it was the perfect portion size. The salmon were nice and chunky, but not too much. Under the salmon was a layer of Asian salad with a tasty ginger dressing and under that was a layer of white rice.
I ordered the blackened sammy and it came with a side of waffle fries. I’ve never had a fish sandwich before and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Again, the portion was really nice and it was bursting with flavors. I almost felt like I wasn’t even eating fish.
All in all, it was a great experience. Paige was really sweet and accommodating, from the moment we walked in till we left and it left a really great impression. I would definitely come back again.
… moreMy friend ordered a salmon teriyaki bowl and it was the perfect portion size. The salmon were nice and chunky, but not too much. Under the salmon was a layer of Asian salad with a tasty ginger dressing and under that was a layer of white rice.
I ordered the blackened sammy and it came with a side of waffle fries. I’ve never had a fish sandwich before and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Again, the portion was really nice and it was bursting with flavors. I almost felt like I wasn’t even eating fish.
All in all, it was a great experience. Paige was really sweet and accommodating, from the moment we walked in till we left and it left a really great impression. I would definitely come back again.
Emily Manfredi
The Bonney Read is great, I love the ambiance. Have been here a few times, brought my mom here yesterday. Seafood is fresh, and their burger is one of the bests. Great wine and cocktail selection. Our waiter, Justin was very friendly. My only complaint is that it is a little pricy for the portions. We got one of the seafood specials which was delicious. Overall, I do recommend checking this spot out, it has great vibes and yummy food!
… moreLaurie Bowen
Delicious food & the loaded Bloody was very good. A bit heavy on the seasonings, but I’d personally prefer this over my drink being too weak. the waitor was wonderful as well, answered any & all questions… Ran back and forth between the indoor and outdoor guests, while giving us plenty of time to enjoy our food. Didn’t feel rushed. Atmosphere was pleasant… We got a seat outside right away after arriving during a dinner rush. (Also after a huge thunderstorm had just passed though). Wonderful, efficient service!
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