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Address: 287 NJ-35, Mantoloking, NJ 08738
Phone: (732) 892-3770
Website: http://www.usedtobesnj.com/
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Reviews
Carly Lembo
Awesome food and even better service. The waitress was one of the best we have had in a while and was very accommodating. Food was great. Callimari wasn’t good at all too chewy. Hit or miss with squid these days. Everything else was to die for. The sweet potato fries are the best in area. Will deff be back.
… moreGary Y
I love going to this place and the food is amazing. The atmosphere is great but we had such a poor experience with the manager at this place. He is arrogant and very rude. If you are a local he treats you like gold, but if you are someone he doesn’t recognize, he treats you very poorly. Do better, this place is a great restaurant and come here often.
To be specific, we ordered nachos with just cheese on top. My wife is gluten free and was just looking for something she could eat off of the menu. When the nachos came out with everything on top, we politely said we didn’t want them as we were just looking for cheese. The waiter was very polite and said no problem, I’ll send you out another one. A couple minutes later, the manager came over with the same order of nachos and said we had to take that order, or nothing else. We quickly denied it and he said it was too hard to make another order with just cheese. He refused to allow to put another order in and decided that starring at us throughout the night while still dining in was the best course of action.
I would def recommend this restaurant to others but would avoid this manager as he isn’t polite and just looking to converse with locals and not people who come down for weekends and enjoy a great environment.
… moreTo be specific, we ordered nachos with just cheese on top. My wife is gluten free and was just looking for something she could eat off of the menu. When the nachos came out with everything on top, we politely said we didn’t want them as we were just looking for cheese. The waiter was very polite and said no problem, I’ll send you out another one. A couple minutes later, the manager came over with the same order of nachos and said we had to take that order, or nothing else. We quickly denied it and he said it was too hard to make another order with just cheese. He refused to allow to put another order in and decided that starring at us throughout the night while still dining in was the best course of action.
I would def recommend this restaurant to others but would avoid this manager as he isn’t polite and just looking to converse with locals and not people who come down for weekends and enjoy a great environment.
Keith Smith
The ambience is a little tired in the back room but who cares when they have the best steak sandwich and such fantastic burgers? Even the kids penne vodka pasta was a winner. Wide variety in the menu, friendly service. We’d come back for sure.
… moreMichael Carrig
Not bad for a Saturday dinner in the summer. Waited 15-20 minutes for a table. Waiter came for drinks and returned pretty fast for as busy as it was. Food was good. Service a little slow but it was a as Saturday
… moreNicci Cotton
Was out exploring , trying to find a place for dinner and drink. It looked friendly and inviting when I drive by. Wasn’t disappointed when I went inside. The staff was great and on top of taking care of people. The food was melt in your mouth amazing!! Had a live band with good music and the drinks were on point. Will definitely come back next Time I’m in town.
… moreJessica Ricci
We’ve had multiple bad experiences at Used to Be’s, all due to the same rude and unprofessional manager. He’s consistently disrespectful, dismissive, and refuses to listen to reasonable concerns.
Most recently, we were told our party of 10 could be seated together. After waiting over an hour (which we were fine with), we were suddenly told we’d be split at a table for 6. When we asked why, the manager spoke down to us and made zero effort to accommodate our group or even explain the situation respectfully.
This wasn’t an isolated incident, it’s a pattern. We’ve given this place too many chances and are always left frustrated by how poorly the manager treats customers.
… moreMost recently, we were told our party of 10 could be seated together. After waiting over an hour (which we were fine with), we were suddenly told we’d be split at a table for 6. When we asked why, the manager spoke down to us and made zero effort to accommodate our group or even explain the situation respectfully.
This wasn’t an isolated incident, it’s a pattern. We’ve given this place too many chances and are always left frustrated by how poorly the manager treats customers.
J Emanueli
Great food and atmosphere. Tuna bites,mac n cheese were delicious. Also best pretzel I ever had.
… moreMatt Oliva
Food is great! But keep politics out of your restaurant; people are looking for an escape when they’re going out they don’t wanna be bombarded reminded regardless of either party.
… moreJacqulyn Pador
My husband and I spent a couple of hours at the bar, ordering drinks and appetizers, and left a tip that reflected the level of service we received — which was basic and transactional. We were courteous the entire time, but things took a turn as we were getting ready to leave.
Before we even stood up, bartender Erin approached us while we were still sitting and began arguing with us about the tip, saying, “If you can’t afford to go out to eat, then don’t.” Then, without warning, she forcefully removed the glass of water and wine I was still drinking from in front of me screaming “get out, leave, don’t come back here”— a completely inappropriate and aggressive move.
As we left, both Erin and another bartender, Ashlin, chased us outside the bar, yelling at us and screaming that we were “broke.” It was hostile and utterly unprofessional.
Tipping is not mandatory — it’s based on service, and guests should never be harassed, insulted, or publicly shamed over it. We will absolutely never return, and I hope management takes this disturbing incident seriously. No one deserves to be treated like that over a discretionary tip.
… moreBefore we even stood up, bartender Erin approached us while we were still sitting and began arguing with us about the tip, saying, “If you can’t afford to go out to eat, then don’t.” Then, without warning, she forcefully removed the glass of water and wine I was still drinking from in front of me screaming “get out, leave, don’t come back here”— a completely inappropriate and aggressive move.
As we left, both Erin and another bartender, Ashlin, chased us outside the bar, yelling at us and screaming that we were “broke.” It was hostile and utterly unprofessional.
Tipping is not mandatory — it’s based on service, and guests should never be harassed, insulted, or publicly shamed over it. We will absolutely never return, and I hope management takes this disturbing incident seriously. No one deserves to be treated like that over a discretionary tip.
Anthony Azzaretto
Great sports bar. Good food. Nice atmosphere
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