Terrific experience tonight at Menz. Seated promptly for a 5:30 reservation. Service was outstanding by our server Olivia. Food exceeded our expectations. Portions were large. Took 2 "to go" boxes. More than generously pours on bar beverages. The "decor" is interesting and fun. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

I finally got a reservation to the Haunted Dining Experience after hearing about it for many years. We loved the decorations and was pleasantly surprised to find the entire dining room was in theme as well. We had some time to kill while waiting for our table so we went through the dining room to check out the decorations. We loved that the whole room was lit using black lights and enjoyed the small animatronics. After checking out the decorations, we still had quite a while to go before our table was ready. I think it might've been 45 minutes after our set reservation time? Aside from that, the rest of the night went without a hitch. For dinner, we got chicken francese and flounder francese. Both were really delicious and cooked perfectly. There was a generous serving of both the main dish as well as the pasta and other sides. I also ordered an Apple Pie martini and loved it. The rim was coated in sugar instead of salt which I thought was neat. It really did taste like apple cider. When asking for the dessert menu, we were pleasantly surprised when our server came out with a plate of desserts. She explained what each one was and I liked being able to see exactly what we were getting. They could use a little more variety in the dessert department though, I don't recall seeing or hearing anything other than cakes. We did end up ultimately choosing the white and dark chocolate cake which was the perfect amount of sweet. We were very pleased with our dinner and the Halloween experience. The Haunted Dining experience was fun, but I honestly wouldn't say it's a "must do". I'll definitely be back when they open for the next season, they seem to have some interesting other decor that I couldn't see well under the black lighting. The food is definitely enough of a draw to return as well. read more

I always love going to Menz! Our most recent visit we had the fried tomatoes and calamari. Both were really good! I also got a watermelon sangria that they make with fresh watermelon and it was sooo good! My go to is usually the crab imperial stuffed shrimp and I paired it with their Mac and cheese and zucchini. All of it was delicious! I need to especially point out that their Mac and cheese is amazing, not every place gets Mac and cheese right, but Menz has it down for sure! I'm also a sucker for the blueberry muffins that come in the bread basket. The service is always great, you can tell they all work together to help each other. The atmosphere is definitely unique and a little haunted mansion type vibes in some parts but I enjoy eating at places that are different and not just one note. Would love to come back when they do their Halloween stuff! Looking forward to my next meal here. read more

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I have been going to Menz since 1980. I get it that prices go up and maybe the quantity goes down. BUT NEVER should the quality go down. The Cream of Asparagus watered down Blackened Chicken nothing more than chicken with a lot of seasoning The restaurant decorated in the ambiance of Halloween The service was great as always read more

Menz Restaurant & Bar - Seafood Near Me - Rio Grande, New Jersey

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5/19/24. Go for the interesting decor alone! Friends recommended Menz as a really unique dining experience. The restaurant is filled with antiques and ghosts of the past. Very interesting surroundings. When you go, be sure to mosey around and look at the interesting items that abound. I learned that most were donated. I loved the authentic stained glass windows- gorgeous. I ordered the coconut shrimp for 29.99. There were five huge butterflied shrimp served with delicious plumb sauce. The side I chose was macaroni and cheese. The macaroni was over cooked and mushy and it didn't have much flavor. I was very happy with the shrimp. Before the entree I had a salad- it was fresh and generous. Each entree cones with 2 sides and a salad is considered a side. Bobby Jo was our server. She was delightful and attentive. It is likely I would go back if I were in the area. Luckily we went before the crazy seasonal rush so no trouble getting a table. Call for reservations- they are not on Open Table. Our meal came with blueberry muffins in a basket and sesame seed bread. Yummy! read more

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Oct 1, 2023 - Best meal we've had in a while! Came upon Menz Restaurant & Bar during our RV camping weekend. The crab soup was fabulous, bursting with flavor! We decided to just eat dinner at the bar area. Everyone was so nice & friendly. It was like a dinner party! For dinner we had crab stuffed shrimp, chicken franchaise, steamed clam appetizer. All fabulous, cooked perfectly. Baked potato with dinner was fresh, not hours old! Even the the green beans almondine tasty, perfect, not over cooked. Atmosphere was rustic but tastefully done. Loved it. Live music guitar player/singer. Enjoyed it. We will definitely be back!! 4th Generation family owner was there. We give our dining experience A+. Too bad they will close for the winter until Easter. read more

Menz Restaurant & Bar - Happy friendly bar. Locals. - Seafood Near Me - Rio Grande, New Jersey

First time at this place. Cozy atmosphere with an eclectic "mountain" feel. Has a Cracker Barrel type atmosphere. The waitress Melissa was nice and helpful. She was upbeat. The food was vey good. The crab chowder was hot, hearty and tasted fresh. The oysters were definitely freshly harvested. The entree the crab island surrounded by scallops was excellent. The salad was local and fresh. Can't say enough about this place. A diamond in the rough! read more

the food was great, and I ordered a burger, but they make the burger in a way when you bite you just get bread and not really any meat. Still good tho, and the fries were yummy. The service was great and doesn't take that long and the decorations r cool. read more

Fun place waiting for a table kids and older folks. Good food but pricier than prior years. Plenty of parking. read more

Food excellent sharing steak with sister was no problem. Service great very attentive. Beautiful room very relaxing Decorating everything really special. We will return.... read more

Recently returned to Menz's after a long hiatus & not sure why! The Menz experience was absolutely fantastic! Great appetizers - recommend the Fried Jersey Tomatoes! Great Soups - both the French Onion & Crab Chowder are delicious! Everyone in our party of 8 enjoyed their main course! Add in the unique decor & friendly staff & it's the perfect family night out! read more

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I ordered the flounder Francese and when all the food came out they gave me chicken francese. I told them that I ordered flounder not chicken. Waitress kept telling me that it wasn't on the menu. I kept saying well I didn't just make it up. So I showed her it on the menu and the manager came out and told me that they ran out of the flounder. I'm only mad because I waited over an hour for our reservations, then I came to this seafood place and wanted seafood and they gave me chicken. Then the waitress kept saying that it wasn't on the menu. So she made me feel stupid. read more

One of the few classics left in the Wildwood and Cape May area. Solid selection of food, well made and presented. Amazing banana and peach (when they have) cream pie. Be prepared for a long wait but definitely worth it. A must go. read more

Great place! Great Food and a Great Experience! It is the most unique dining experience at the shore. Highly recommended. read more

Had a reservation for 6:30. Didn't get seated till about 7. Food was horrible. 3 of us got cold food and it was not at all worth the price. waitress was very good. we felt bad for her and made sure she was well tipped. Not at all her fault that the food was bad. read more

The food and drinks were delicious. The service was excellent. Our server's name was Melissa. She was friendly, professional and took great care of us. My husband and I both felt it was one of the best meals we've had in our 19 years together. We definitely recommend and hope to go there again in the future read more

The. Whole experience is a amazing. The animals on wall to the great food and excellent service. Menz is no. 1. Plus Melissa is a great server. read more

Been coming here for years! The last three years we experienced the racist picture taker there . she passed by our table this time as always ! This time I had enough! First off my husband is Italian and I am Puerto Rican both of us born and raised in Jersey . Our kids and grandkids are our world . The manager came to the table to apologize However it wasn't her fault. Listen lady let me tell you something I own my own company , my husband is an engineer my son is also an engineer my other son is a black hawk Mechanic my daughter a nurse and both boys were in the service ! You should be ashamed of yourself! May god bless you though ! He sure has blessed us . read more

Disappointing meal last nite..5/31/25. Chicken Parm which has always been terrific was sub par.... tasteless and skimpy. French onion soup was watered down and almost no onions. I'll give them an off night but hope this restaurant is not starting a downhill trend. read more

My husband and I ordered takeout from this restaurant. I do not eat meat, so I was pretty much limited to an eggplant Parm, and he got a chicken Parm. This eggplant Parm was absolutely wonderful! It tasted great, and I felt like there was a lot of eggplant in the dish. The only thing that I wasn't excited about was how small the sides are. But they give you a few pieces of bread, and we even got two blueberry muffins for dessert (the muffins are definitely not homemade, from the store, but it was a cute touch) Our food was also not ready when we got there and they were pretty busy, so my husband asked if he could wait in the car and they said that he could and they will call us when it's ready. We will definitely come here again, but only if I'm craving the one dish. read more

What a cool old time place. They were set up for Halloween which we didn't do the haunted dining but we did get to walk through. The service here is excellent! The inside of this place is really cool and there is definitely a lot of history. It's like dining in a time capsule. I ordered the scampi with shrimp and crab it for sure was a grand slam. After dinner we sat at the bar to watch the Phillies win and the service there was great too. There was live acoustic music which was also great. Parking was easy and the place was generally clean. We will definitely be back. The staff all talked and treated each other like family it was a good vibe. My wife and I felt like friends of the family even tho this was our first time here. Almost forgot not sure who's idea it was to serve those little baby blueberry muffins with our bread. Who does that? Why would you do that? Probably because it's a genius idea and a pleasant little treat ! read more

I've been here enough times that I think I can go ahead and throw a review out there. The food is a 3.5. It's very pricey for what it is. This time I got the fried shrimp. $29 for 6 fried shrimp, a small amount of fries, and a small amount of cole slaw. The shrimp was a little overcooked. To me that isn't a $30 plate. The menu also says one refill on sodas. BUT the Halloween dining experience is a 10/10. So much fun! Definitely worth the experience. The lobby has a really nice selection of candy and merchandise at reasonable prices. The restaurant is an explosion of Halloween decor. You need to get a reservation early for the Halloween dining. It books up fast! One negative on the Halloween dining is the seating area is tight!! We had 4 at a very small booth that we just fit into. It felt more appropriate for 2 people than 4 people. read more

Menz Restaurant & Bar - The rents - Seafood Near Me - Rio Grande, New Jersey

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Great dinner for our last night in town! Wendy was our waitress and she was fantastic! Pleasant, attentive, had some witty jokes and was full of energy. Food was great but is definitely on the pricier side. We always love the blueberry muffins served with the bread. Others at the table enjoyed the crab and clam chowders. I enjoyed the broiled shrimp stuffed with crab imperial. Stuffing was delightful. Comes with two sides which was very filling. The restaurant itself is definitely one of the most unique restaurants I have been in, the decor is wild (literally) and there is an interesting museum inside. read more

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Menz is a great restaurant with good food and friendly servers. There are pretty nice few menu options, and they do try to keep things interesting with different specials and a fun museum as a part of the restaurant explaining its history. The only i will warn is that the hour menz is open are only for dinner and i would highly advise to get reservation. read more

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Fresh seafood choices are delicious. And portion size is very generous. I like to sit at the bar, where there's friendly banter and the service is top notch. There's usually a talented acoustic musician which adds to the dining experience read more

Fantastic 1st time visit. 2 adults (mom and dad) and one kid (7). I grew up coming to the Jersey Shore (wildwood crest) . It's been 12 years since our last visit. Menz restaurant I had never heard of until I found it on Facebook, while searching for a family friendly, not SUPER touristy with quality food - preferably seafood. Made reservations (recommended) and were seated quick. Highly recommend Menz for a family outing. I had some fish and my wife the crab cakes. The kids meal on the frisbee was a hit. Not to mention the deserts which we still talk about. They give the kids a credit to get candy from their cool little store too. Bonus: bring quarters, they have claw machines. read more

Big family restaurant good for large groups. I thought the fried NJ tomatoes with Chipotle sauce were crunchy, delicious and plenty for two to share. The chicken Parm was also excellent with a deep red marinara sauce. Generous portions which unfortunately left no room for dessert. Service was excellent. Get reservations. read more

We had the BEST dinner as a family! Our son got spaghetti and meatballs on a frisbee, what?! So cool. The bread, blueberry muffins were a fantastic start. The chilled wine, coconut shrimp, and New England clam chowder was seriously the best we have ever had - and we've had PLENTY. The Maryland crab cakes are superb and the flounder was also excellent! Don't even get me started on the desserts - all made in-house. I can't recommend the salted caramel cake enough, but wish we had ordered them all! :) Our server was super attentive, friendly and fun! The ambiance is eccentric, interesting and unique. Everyone around us was just simply having a good time and enjoying great food! I love how the kiddos get $2 to spend in the candy store, as well as a freeze pop. It's just such a special touch for families. We were still talking about our experience and the food days later! read more

Menz Restaurant & Bar was a family favorite growing up, and recently I finally made my way back after a 20+ year hiatus. The menu has plenty of options, with a focus on meat and seafood. I'm a personal fan filet minion and mashed potatoes. Additionally, they have one of the best bread baskets around - who knew blueberry muffins were a much needed dinner companion? Menz is also totally family friendly. The restaurant itself has sooo much to look at, and a candy shop! The kids menu has a variety of options and is served either in buckets or on frisbees. Kids meals also come with an XL freeze pop and a $1.00 bag for the candy shop. Menz does offer reservations, so feel free to call ahead! read more

Great menu, plenty of seating for large groups and good food. Offering a full bar, Menz restaurant has been a shore staple for years. The food is very good, and the seafood always fresh. Service is very good. Many custom created drinks and specials. read more

After generations and years and family photos and holidays.. were done its turned into a turn over tourist place. $$$..Smaller portions, limited bar menu, unfamiliar help. The Thing is. Most people will only go to a place like that. Once .. Unfortunately, I'm will not recommended anymore. I left feeling embarrassed because I asked for the bar menu monday in the bar. As did the locals next to me who got up and walk out..shame..we spent $$$$ Earlier this season and every season. read more

Been going to the Cape May for over 40 years and never visited Menz. Was amazed at how wonderful the food was and the service. Will definitely be back. read more

Family location - not for vegetarians. The stuffed animal heads are certainly a taxidermists vacation fund! The ambiance is a hunters dream. The food was delicious starting from the asparagus cream soup, fresh calamari and salad. The Buffalo chicken cutlets tasted like they were out of a bag. The peppercorn steak salad was nicely seared, and the dressing was light. The entire restaurant offered a frigid dining experience. As we shivered in our seats, the hot food quickly lost its warmth. read more

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We have been going here over 30 years . Love the food, the service, the cocktails And the music .. read more

Well oiled machine. Excellent fresh local fish, blackened swordfish & flounder. Busy busy but attentive service. Our son loved the peach daiquiri. Terrible wines by the glass thankful they had good old Kendall Jackson chardonnay, cheap red wines. I think they could do better on the bread basket. The bread wasn't great blueberry muffins, not my style. The Caesar salad was good, dressing, cold & crisp. Terrible Clams Casino. Overall, a fun family Restaurant they cater to the kids as well. read more

This restaurant has great food along unique charm and ambiance. It's a South Jersey landmark!

Never disappointed. Baked potatoes are the best and we get the sassy shrimp. Everything is home made and fresh. Service is excellent . Recommend making reservations. Love the quirky atmosphere. read more

Reading some of the reviews I was a little leary of going here. Glad I went off of my past experiences. Sat at the bar and the service was excellent. Crab island with sea of scallops was delicious. Crab soup was excellent as well. Would definitely recommend and return. read more

We didn't make reservations and they said it would be 1.5 hr wait. We only waited about 40 minutes! While we waited we enjoyed a drink at the bar and enjoyed live music. The bartenders were great. Megan at the front was a sweetheart. We were seated in one of the back rooms with lots of wildlife decor. Joe was our server and was awesome! He made sure we had everything we needed at all time. Major shoutout to Joe! The food was enjoyable and plentiful. Lots of leftovers. Definitely a great place for large groups and families. read more

haven't eaten here in years, but from what I remember the food was great. I had the stuffed flounder, my brother had the clams casino, my father had 17 old fashions and about 12 Yuenglings, then got a DUI in the parking lot, CPS got involved. Next time I'm in Rio Grande I will be sure to stop here again. 9/10. read more