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    Paramount Diner

    4.4 (88 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    PARAMOUNT DINER ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    A busy morning on a rainy Sunday in spring.

    Busy day but still seated promptly, orders taken and delivered swiftly, and the food was great. I had the "Bubble and Squeak" (cabbage, potatoes, eggs) with "bangers" (Irish breakfast sausage) plus outstanding Irish soda bread toast -- the special St Patrick's Day menu was still available. Other diners had the always-excellent pancakes (pro tip: get the REAL maple syrup). The friendly welcome, homelike atmosphere, and ever-attentive owner-managers make it all come together.

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    Mel M.

    MANASQUAN: The Paramount Diner in downtown Manasquan has a cozy outdoor patio where leashed-dogs are allowed. The owners, Linda and Mike, encourage bringing doggie customers and lovingly refer to them as "patio pups." You might see some of their regular pup customers there weekly! Mike even brings out bacon for all special furry guests. The food is eggcellent with all breakfast, brunch, and lunch favorites. We enjoyed the avocado toast and a benedict that was uniquely draped over a corn muffin! Huge portions and the best fresh squeezed orange juice. You can even BYOB. We give a lot of credit to small businesses that are excellent at what they do all around!

    English breakfast
    Molly F.

    5/5 stars for the amazing service and food. This mom and pop diner is a must go to when in manasquan. The attentiveness of the staff plus the delicious food makes this a spot you don't want to miss!

    Lobster roll (Connecticut style with butter not mayo), with side of Jersey tomatoes
    Kara T.

    New ownership but same great breakfast and lunch selection with a few new options. Delicious pancakes, light and airy. My favorites are the gingerbread pancakes and the blueberry lemon creme pancakes (comes with a side of lemon curd). This year I also got the Connecticut style (butter not mayo) lobster roll. Fabulous! Fresh squeezed OJ, sausage and biscuits with gravy and churro French toast are family favorites. Everything we've had here is wonderful.

    Patrice N.

    Super cute little hidden gem in downtown Manasquan . Coffee was piping hot ... they offer almond milk ... French Toast was amazing from a local bakery ... my omelette was piping hot filled with feta cheese . Warm Vermont maple syrup . Fresh blueberries ... in my oatmeal . Real fresh squeezed oj. Warm welcoming atmosphere . What's not to love . Owned by locals who greet every table ! Love it

    Crab cake eggs Benny!

    Always such a pleasure to visit! SO MANY delicious menu options & nostalgia in one of the best small beach towns!

    I never leave reviews, but this positive one is well deserved! Great service, great food. Ask for Mike!

    The "Bliss"- eggs scrambled w/cream cheese & bacon

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    It was my first time there the food was amazing.Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere.Service was good I will definitely go back again.

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    I must have had a bad day last time. I have come to love this very local throwback diner. Great staff and classic diner fare done right.

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    Love getting breakfast here. Pancakes are great.

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    Absolutely Awesome!!! Rock solid local diner, great service, great choices!!! Love this place!!!!

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    First Floor bar

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    As luck would have it, I scored a reservation at Buoys on a busy Saturday night in Manasquan…read more Thanks to an Instagram post, I became intrigued and started stalking the reservations. Persistence paid off. Right off the bat, I loved the atmosphere. We sat outside at picnic tables, and the whole place had a seashore surfer chic vibe. Basically, it felt like a cool little beach hut. They don't take themselves too seriously, but the food was absolutely delicious and refreshing. One thing that makes Buoys unique is that there is one seating each evening with a fixed menu. Everyone is there for the same experience, enjoying the exact same meal together. I really loved that. We were given buckets of ice for our wine, and we were off to the races. The meal was a good mixture of shared dishes and individual entrées, which really fit the atmosphere. They don't alter the food for anyone's preferences. We had a food allergy in our group, so I reached out ahead of time. They were accommodating for the most part and very nice about it. I give Buoys five stars because, while it doesn't take itself too seriously, it takes the food pretty seriously. The whole place is just cool. I've never had a tasting menu that included chicken wings. Tuna "Chorizo," barro, pineapple, herb salad Imagine a tuna tartare with a chorizo vibe. It was stunning and delicious. Everyone at the table loved it. I know pineapple isn't everyone's favorite, but it was the perfect way to balance the smoky chorizo flavors. It was innovative and really memorable. Chicken Wings Jimmy Nardello peppers, savory ranch, 'nduja Getting a plate of chicken wings on a tasting menu was such a surprise. They were covered in this incredible pepper sauce, and oh my God, they were so good. They were perfect for the whole beach, post-surfing, laid-back vibe. That's all I can say. If you're lucky enough to get an extra chicken wing, you're scoring. Orecchiette Fra Diavolo, squid, scungilli, garlic crumb Served family style, this was probably my least favorite dish of the night, but it was still good. The garlic crumb on top made the dish. I found myself trying to get bites with the crumb because it added so much flavor. . Bucette ( Bavette ) Polenta - Miso onions I googled it- Bavette (pronounced bah-VET) is a flavorful cut of beef from the lower sirloin/flank area. It's sometimes called flap steak) Polenta, miso onions, chimichurri By the time the beef came along, I was pretty full. The bavette, similar to hanger steak, was cooked perfectly, charred on the outside and red on the inside. I loved it. I ended up taking it home and enjoyed it the next day. The chimichurri sauce was delicious. Salmon Lentil gremolata, parsnip purée Sadly, no one at our table ordered the salmon, so I can't report on it. Cronut Banana pudding, peanut butter, chocolate mousse Who doesn't love a cronut? Well, this one put all the others to shame. Banana pudding, peanut butter, chocolate mousse. Yum, yum, yum. Again, I've never had a tasting menu that fit its atmosphere so well. Everyone was having a terrific time. Because there is only one seating and one menu, everyone in the restaurant was enjoying the exact same meal together. It created a really fun energy in the room. I peeked into the kitchen, and it couldn't have been much bigger than a food truck. They were working like a well-oiled machine, sending out the same beautifully prepared courses to the entire restaurant. It was pretty impressive to watch. I can't wait to go back. I think I'd better start stalking reservations now for late August or September.

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    Inside

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    Chicken sandwich

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