The food is very good and takeout service is quick. Friendly bartenders and a comfortable casual atmosphere. read more

What's not to like, a bar in a shore town next to the railroad station? Thirsty after a dusty train ride? You've found your place. Feeling a little peckish after your journey? A juicy burger will take care of that. Fun stop. read more

Showed up today at 1245 ( they open at 12 ) , the front door was locked . An employee (who we assume was the bartender ) approached us and stated she was just starting her break and would be back soon and walked off. My group just stood there looking at each other . Then we realized they had just opened 45 minutes earlier..... take a break already with a group of customers standing outside in freezing weather??? We left and decided to go to one of the other 10 places within 5 miles . What a disappointment, we were looking forward to trying the place. read more

This would be a convenient go to spot, yet this bar seems to forget...that it is a bar. I've been blatantly and unapologetically rushed out and pressured to leave every...single...time...they do NOT care about serving patrons, they care only about themselves. It is so discouraging and pathetic to be a local, looking to get a couple brews around 9-10pm and walk home, and have the staff - especially the older blonde bartender - only focused on how soon they can leave!!!! You work in a bar......nightlife is your whole thing. So when your yelp hours still have you open for another 4 hours and you're rushing half a dozen patrons out the doors, you're now just a below average "restaurant" read more

Food was very good. Steak sandwich was excellent. Ambiance was also very good. For limited people working the floor service was surprisingly good as well. Definitely a place to visit. read more

This place is great, my son loves trains and the fact it is right next to the station is a huge plus. The wait staff were very friendly, the food was fresh and delicious, and the place was well lit. We went during the NCAA Tournament and we were able to sit right down among the groups of people. read more

I'm not usually a steak girlie, but I was craving one after a long work day. I got the petite filet door dashed & when I tell you how amazingly flavorful & perfectly cooked this steak was. Wow. I have never been inside the restaurant, but after this first impression I will 100% talk my husband into making this our next date night spot. The vegetables it came with were also nicely seasoned, and the steak fries were good. Can't wait to check this place out in person. Slightly heartbroken the store is closed on DD right now cause I was craving this order again! read more

We came in twice during our 5 day stay in Manasquan. The first time was just for a quick beer while we waited for our friend's train to arrive. The beer was ice cold and the service was great. We decided to return for food two days later I ordered the Classic cheeseburger with tater tots which was delicious. Service again was friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend this local joint. read more

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Stopped in here yesterday for burgers with my boyfriend. It has a nice bar atmosphere. The burgers were great and come with your choice of fries or onion rings. The steak fries and sweet potato fries were cooked perfectly. Nice and crispy and not oily. We both opted for the California Burgers which were juicy and seasoned well. The service was great too. I would definitely dine here again. read more

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First time on a sunday afternoon. Great bar food and awesome bartender. Great bloody Mary. We will be back for sure.

Three of us stopped in for lunch today and were very happy we did. We were greeted by our bartender/waiter Mark. He was very nice and efficient. Husband started off with burger sliders as an appetizer. They weren't your now standard little patty on a tiny Hawaiian roll. These were big! And delicious. There was a great open face ruben sandwich, steak sandwich cooked to your preference and chicken parm sandwich loaded with chicken. They all came with nice crisp steak fries. The place is at the train station is very small but has a decent size bar and about 10 tables. Prices were reasonable for size and quality of food and the nice cold beers. Looking forward to another visit. read more

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When I travel I love to be introduced to the places the locals hang out. They usually are hidden gems that only the people you visit in that town know about. I also love local restaurant bars with live bands that are talented and have a great repertoire of all the old Classic Rock music. Better yet how about a bar right on the Jersey Shore in the small town of Manasquan. If you love to find these places look no further. Great local clientele that loves music and have a great time. Great food consisting of Big Juicy Burgers and Sliders, Fish and Chips, Chicken Wings and Fries and Reuben Sandwiches. Now I did not eat here because we came here after dinner, but after some drinks and seeing a man eating the best looking Burger I think I've ever seen and juicy too, the temptation almost got to me. They say The Irish Rail has the best burgers in the area. So next time!!! I was drinking white wine and having a ball singing up front by the band. What a treat this place was. People just enjoying the music drinks and food in a Northern small town Jersey Shore Bar. Great servers were part of the crowd!!! For me, it can't get much better. Coming back for the band AND the burger!!! read more

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Stopped in with my wife. We wanted lite bites with our drinks. Greeted by Shirley the bartender. My wife throughly enjoyed her sliders. The chili was almost as good as my homemade. Delicious. This is a great hidden gem in Manasquan read more

Totally meh. Food was so-so. Service was fair. I would never go out of my way to go there again, that's for sure.

Haven't been here in a long time! I ordered the grilled chicken wrap, and wasn't disappointed in the amount of food in it! Had ranch instead of balsamic but that's a personal preference. Hubs had the French onion burger that comes with a small bowl of soup, and my son had the fish and chips. Great portion sizes and good service. read more

Nice local spot with decent food, big drinks and fun local trivia! Came in on a Sunday afternoon to a rowdy crowd battling it out in trivia. We joined a team and had a lot of fun trying to answer the random questions. The service was pretty solid for how busy the place was. Their tuna appetizer was awesome and the nachos were also really good! The orange crushes were gigantic and strong. Service was really friendly! read more

Excellent Staff n Great Food. The Station Wrap and Cheese Burgers are the Best around! Perfect Irish Pub in Manasquan for Lunch, Dinner and Drinkin!! They do need some Live Music on weekends to even make it more Lively! read more

I've done mostly takeout at the Rail, and mostly burgers. My wife and I have tried them all, including the California as well as the chili burger. All are juicy and excellent! Steak fries also work. I actually tried the chicken sandwich a few weeks ago and it was actually decent. Although the Rail can get very crowded, especially on trivia nights, the bartender and waitresses are super attentive and always on top of things. read more

greatest beer on ice in New Jersey. shirls and O'malz are the greatest bartenders at the jersey shore. read more

The Irish Rail - Sports Bars Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

Getting a feel for this place in the late afternoon. Not too busy, young crowd, 70-90's music blasting. There's 5 TV's and 2 dart boards. There's not too many tables and the bar area seats 12-13. This was formally the Manasquan Rail Road station. I found out there's NO happy hour. Not to my liking. The barkeep was friendly and knew how to pour a Guinness Stout. Since I did not eat at this establishment, I cannot rate it on its food. I rated it on its atmosphere, ambiance and the physical layout. Might return and eat here in the fall. read more

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Excellent Cowboy Burger and excellent Reuben Sandwich. Nice beer selection. Not fancy but a good place to watch a game (multiple TVs). Definitely worth checking out when down the shore. We will go back. read more

This is our go to place for an ice cold beer, great burgers and friendly staff. We stopped in a few months ago for a quick drink while waiting for the train. We've been coming back ever since. It's truly a gem read more

Bad experience. 1st off they ran out of Guinness, ordered buffalo shrimp app. Extremely overcooked .ordered a burger that wasn't too bad. One and done for me. read more

Review is for beverages on Hubby and I were picking up my partner in crime, who was coming in on the train from NY, we were pretty early so, while sitting in our car staying cool waiting for the train, I looked over and -- bar? peaked our interest for sure. Decided to go in and grab a cold one while we waited, way more comfy than the car. Mini-Me had a coke, can't go wrong with that. Hubby and I each order a nice ice cold beer, so refreshing. Service was polite and welcoming and although we didn't order from the menu, looking it over had some pretty tasty stuff on it. Think we will be making a second trip for some good eats and ice cold refreshments. read more

Won't be back. Food was good service awful. We didn't get a chance to order coffee or dessert. Jus a disappointment.

So I'm a local and I've been here before and I had an ok experience. But tonight, the bartender was great. The music was great. And my burger. Well, it may have been the best burger I have ever had. I'm not kidding. Like perfect. I ordered a California burger. Lettuce, tomato and onion. It was perfectly prepared. Ridiculously good. Flavorful. The right amount of char. But moist on the inside. Nice bun. Just darn good. The bartender was great too! She served up some top shelf whisky with a smile and was super attentive. Like I said, I've been here before and tonight was just spectacular. Service was excellent and I couldn't find fault with anything. So, if you're in Squan and want a solid meal, good drinks and music, this is an excellent place to spend an hour or two. read more

My daughter and I wanted to find a great burger in our area last night, after some research, we settled on The Irish Rail, in Manasquan, They did not disappoint, we started with the Filet Mignon bites, which were awesome, I ordered the Chili Cheese Burger, My Daughter had the Southwestern Burger. The chili for my burger is made with, Filet Mignon, and is delicious,The southwestern burger was epic, the burgers were cooked perfectly, with perfect steak fries. This visit and food were great,but,with the service of Stephen, It truly made our night more than enjoyable, he is a credit to this establishment, we will be back. read more

Made a reservation here for Jersey Shore Restaurant Week. Started with the Cajun Tuna Bites and the Tomato and Mozzarella salad. The tuna bites were a fisherman's dream! Seared perfectly on the outside and pink on the inside. The Cajun seasoning was spicy but not over powering. The side of wasabi aioli was delicious but not needed. The tomato salad was a delightful dish of multi colored tomatoes and mozzarella balls drizzled in a balsamic dressing. Both were delicious and plenty! We ordered Fish and Chips with "homemade chips". Fish was fresh, and battered up crunchy but flaky on the inside just like they do across the pond. Yeah, THAT good! No room for dessert so brought them home to devour later. Can't wait to go back - this is probably the best meal under $21.00 I've ever had. Erin Go Bragh! read more

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Went in for a post show drinks! The place was great with a welcoming staff and regulars who made us feel as if we too were locals! Several TV's were on but we were engaged and drawn into sing-alongside and even dancing! read more

Went for an early Sunday lunch. The food and ambiance was great. We've eaten there a few times before and starting to bring friends with us to show them the little hidden restaurant in manasquan. However we did end up cutting our lunch short due to something that made my family and friends uncomfortable. During our lunch our waitress(didn't give her name) came over to clear plates and without asking for permission starts touching my 10 month old babies face. My husband and I were super uncomfortable since we don't know this person and don't like strangers touching our kid(You can interact with her but don't touch) We didn't say anything at the time, but we asked for our bill paid it and left. rethinking it now a few days later and I'm still upset and super uncomfortable about the situation. I'm not writing this review to bring down stars or anything but wanted others to know about our experience and how uncomfortable it made us. read more

Placed an order for pickup and shared that I was using a restaurant.com gift card. The man on the phone said to bring it in when picking up the food rather than having me read the code over the phone. I did exactly that and was then told I could not use the gift card because I had screenshotted the code and "anyone could use that code". As if the code isn't specific to one gift card. If you like subpar food and being treated poorly, this is the spot for you. read more

My wife and I stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We were greeted by a very friendly woman who was our waitress that afternoon. My wife ordered a French Dip sandwich and I had the Reuben which had been recommended. Our food was very good, and served hot. Very positive experience, and I would definitely visit again. read more

Nice bar, great burgers. After a 2 hour ride on the train from manhattan, it's a nice respite for weary travelers. And the food exceeds expectations. The bartenders are friendly. Kid friendly restaurant section. read more

First bar tender was rude when we sat down; Gave us a dirty look and was brisk, lacked basic customer service skills. The other bartender that took our order made up for the first woman's incompetence by being friendly and efficient. We were told there would be an extended wait for food since there was a chef out, understandable but an inconvenience to customers none the less. Overheard the owner saying one chef was out and a bus boy was "arrested" so I guess they were short staffed. They closed the kitchen at 8:30 but we put our orders in before hand. Menu is expansive but the prices are very high and the portions do not match. The 1/4 sliders are 10$, they are two very small burgers that only come with cheese not even French fries or chips, not even a pickle, pretty stingy, you'll get a better value at McDonald's. read more

Solid selection! Atmosphere is nice, not too bright, great spot to relax with some friends, grab a beer and some bar food. Their wings are spot on, and they will either grill or fry them. Solid. Price-wise I think they are spot on. Nice addition to Manasquan! read more

The Irish Rail - Sports Bars Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

My family loves this place! They have the best burgers in the area, hands down. If you're getting an appetizer, you need to try their loaded chips. The only reason this isn't five stars is because, given the small size of the restaurant, it can get very loud with the bar and occasional live music. Other than that, the service is great and it's a hidden gem in Manasquan. read more

The service is impeccable! Steve and Shirley may be the best bartenders in Monmouth County. I highly recommend the French Dip, Sliced steak sandwich, Wings, and Steak Bites , however they will accommodate your every need. You'll never have to wait for a beer or witty banter with the friendly local crowd !!! Highly recommended!! read more

This is a small pub with good food. It is located on Main Street - next to the Manasquan Train Station. Prices are very reasonable, with different specials throughout the week. I wouldn't say this was the best burger I've ever had but it was good. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there again. Also, I must say that the staff was very nice and professional. read more

I come here whenever I am down in Manasquan doing a show. The service is fast and friendly, they have a great selection for being a small place and the food is excellent. Try the Cobb Salad or the Station Wrap for balsamic greatness or any of their burgers! Finally, can I just say: Jack & Coke slushies. Done. read more

The Irish Rail - Sports Bars Near Me - Manasquan, New Jersey

A nice little pub restaurant in/at the train station. It was a small bar area with seats at the bar and a standing area as well. The seating area is also small with 4 or 5 booths, and 5 smaller tables. The atmosphere is cozy, authentic and nice. I was there on a Sunday, and the place was fairly busy. As a matter of fact I'm pretty sure it was restaurant week. There was one waitress, and the bartender handling everything... Service was slower than I would have liked, and we ended up waiting for bill 10 minutes longer than we should have. We also had to have her bill corrected, which they were happy to do. The staff was trying the best, but they needed someone else on shift. The food was good, and the highlight was the seared tuna appetizer, which had this very good spicy green sauce with it. I could've eaten two more orders of it. I also got a burger cooked medium, and it was well-prepared, but the bun seems like it was right out of a supermarket package and not really a good match for a quality burger. However, I'd rather have a good burger with a mediocre bun, than the other way around! They also had a fairly good beer selection. read more