Now that the party confetti has settled, I want to take a moment to tell you about our wedding day. My husband and I are thrilled that we chose Spring Lake Manor to cater our off-site venue. Let me tell you why. I was not there to see the hustle and bustle before the wedding, but when I arrived, the grove looked beautiful. The chairs were set up in front of the maple tree with an aisle in the center and one high top table front and center for the ceremony with friendly professional bartenders off to the side at the ready. After the ceremony, the chairs that SLM staff had set up were quickly moved under the tent and around the white linen covered tables with Navy blue linen napkins for our guests who chose to utilize them. Additional white linen covered high tops were spread about the area. Hors d'oeuvres were immediately served and the transition was seamless. Guests raved about the tangy shrimp cocktail shots, tasty crab and brie bites, perfectly seasoned blackened filet tips, crunchy, not-too-sweet coconut shrimp, mouth-watering chicken kabobs, toasty, puffy, salty pigs in a blanket, succulent Portobello mushroom kabobs, delicious mini crab cakes with delectable sauce, and savory clams casino and oregenato. All were served Butler-style by Spring Lake Manor's warm professional staff allowing our guests to move around the grounds freely to mingle. Another seamless transition, and guests were offered even more variety to taste at the three food stations: A Taco station with all the fixin's including your choice of beef, pork, or chicken and veggies with grilled pineapples, guacamole, green salsa, Pico de Gallo, warm tortillas sour cream and black beans, and authentic tortilla chips; A Pasta station with Bowtie Primavera and Penne Pomodoro each served with sides of seasoned grilled chicken and jumbo shrimp if you liked; and a slider station offering Kobe beef, Cajun chicken and pulled pork. There was also a cheese crudité, Italian antipasto and Artisan bread for noshing. Towards the end of the reception, Spring Lake Manor stepped up once again and served our wedding cake along with coffee, cookies, fresh fruit and berries. As the party came to a close, clean-up seemed to be a breeze for the professional SLM staff. They truly made all of their hard work seem effortless. My husband, Gary and I wanted our food venue to be simple, yet elegant; and Wow! Spring Lake Manor surely fit the bill! Not only was the food excellent and abundant, full of a rich variety of flavors, but also, their service was exquisite. Of course all of this could not have been so successful without the help of John and Janine. John Nagle, proprietor of Spring Lake Manor attended to all of the details with my husband and me to cater a fabulous off-site party; and Janine, our "wedding coordinator", with her kindness and care, took care of all of the logistics and incidentals necessary to create a great party, always making suggestions and encouraging feedback during the planning phase, and supervising down to the last detail during the event. So, now that the party confetti has settled, let me say that our wedding day was one of the best days of our lives, and Spring Lake Manor helped make it so. ...And if all this talk about luscious food has made you hungry, check out their website and make a reservation for dinner! You won't be disappointed. read more

The Spring Lake Manor was a dream location to have our wedding! From our first look, we decided to book on the spot. The staff and management of the Manor went above and beyond to ensure our day was a dream, from booking to wedding day. We planned the wedding ourselves and were amazed at how much SLM did to make the day truly special. SLM has center pieces available for use, which were elegant and perfect for the event. Management was available any time we needed them throughout planning and helped solve any issue that arose. Due to the size of our party, we were able to use both the Atlantic Room for the cocktail hour and the Ballroom for the reception. This allowed us to provide guests with an elegant transition to the reception and dancing. SLM has had updates completed and the space was perfect. The outdoor terrace was a wonderful addition to the party! We were in no shortage of photo locations, but still recommend using the Photo Booth! We utilized the Bridal Suite to get ready and were well attended if we needed coffee or anything else. The space lead to a fun way to spend the morning before the wedding. While we were getting ready, SLM went to our off-site ceremony location (Huisman Gazebo in Belmar) to set up chairs and decorations. After the ceremony, the Manor handled packing up the Gazebo, making the day worry-free. Special diets were accommodated to ensure all of our guests enjoyed themselves. The food was AMAZING - we are still receiving compliments! Two bars allowed for quick service at the open bar. The staff was kind, quick, and extremely helpful. I cannot recommend the SLM enough as a wedding venue. The entire day went off without a hitch and the Manor made sure to work with all of our vendors to iron out details (such as setting up) without making us deal with those factors. It was stress-free and absolutely the best day of our lives!! read more

My husband and I celebrated our wedding at the Spring Lake Manor on July 17, 2020 and it was absolutely perfect! This day was truly a bright spot in an otherwise chaotic year. As a "Corona Couple," our wedding planning was full of uncertainty. We had to adjust our plans many times to meet state requirements. As anyone could imagine, these last-minute changes and decisions were stressful. However, John and his team at Spring Lake Manor made this process as seamless as possible! There are a few things that set the Spring Lake Manor apart from other venues. The first, and perhaps most important, is the people. John and his team were a pleasure to work with. John was so accommodating, which was particularly important during this uncertain time. He went above and beyond to ensure that our vision was met-- considering everything from food and drinks to decor. His staff were just as wonderful. The waiters were warm and friendly, the bartender served delicious drinks with a smile, and the set-up crew provided us with all of our decorative needs. They truly made our wedding experience feel like one-stop shopping! Another highlight was the incredible food. There were so many tasty options for our guests to enjoy--from the passed hors d'oeuvres at the cocktail hour to the plated dinner to dessert! Our guests were blown away by the variety at each meal. The Spring Lake Manor was also happy to accommodate our guests' dietary restrictions and allergies, which put us at ease. Overall, the staff at the Spring Lake Manor went above and beyond to ensure that our guests were safe as we celebrated our special day. We were able to relax a bit knowing that John and his team had our best interests at heart, which was of the utmost importance to us. I would highly recommend this venue to any brides looking for an incredible wedding experience! read more

This review is long overdue! I had my wedding reception at Spring Lake Manor in August 2018 and from start to finish, John and his team made the entire planning process stress free and enjoyable. From the food tasting to the intricate details of how I wanted things set up in the reception hall and on the beach for the ceremony (beach weddings were then banned by October 2018 on Spring Lake beaches), everything was beautiful and John and his team went above and beyond my expectations. The food. OH. MY. GOODNESS. THE FOOD. People are still talking about how good it was and our wedding was almost a year ago. Our cake was included with our wedding package and it was from the famous and amazing Chocolate Carousel! I've heard of them before and was so excited when I found out our cake was going to be made by them. John also made sure to keep my budget in mind and was very accommodating. I can definitely say that the one thing I did not have to worry about the days leading up to and on the day of my wedding was the reception. Thank you so much to the owner John, Janine our wedding coordinator (her service was worth every. single. penny.) and the rest of the staff who helped make our wedding a day my husband and I will never forget! If you are considering Spring Lake Manor as your venue for ANY event, stop considering and BOOK IT! read more

Based on our first meeting with John at the Spring Lake Manor, we knew we were in good hands and had chosen the right venue. John went over every possible detail and all of the options available. We were told they only host one wedding a day even thought the venue has room for other events. Close to the wedding, we met with Janine who hosted the tasting, arranged the seating based on our needs, placement of tables choice of colors, flowers, etc. Janine suggested that we drop off "personal touches" and placed each item perfectly around the room on the day of the wedding reception. She was graciously available and attentive during the reception to keep us on track which was truly appreciated because the day went so fast. The room arrangement was everything we had imagined. Cocktails were flowing during the cocktail hour and the hors d'oeuvres were delicious and non-stop. The wait staff and bartenders were friendly and accommodating. We wanted a more informal party atmosphere so chose the buffet. The chicken, shrimp, pasta, and sliders were the highlights and everyone raved about the food. I would highly recommend the Spring Lake Manor as a classy, fun reception / event venue. Much thanks to John, Janine and the entire staff at the SLM for making our reception so incredible and our dream come true! read more

I booked our event five months before our birthdays. I spoke with John, the owner and he told me that the date was available and when I returned from Florida to come in to arrange the details. In May three months before we picked our menu and worked out all the details. On Saturday when we arrived everything was set up and there was even a space set up for the photographer to do our family portrait. The sign out front welcomed us with our names and Happy Birthday. The wait staff introduced themselves and asked when I wanted the appetizers started and then a schedule for the rest of the courses. There were 74 guests. Everyone commented on the food and loved that they could make their choice of entree. The food was phenomenal. The appetizers and the salad were amazing. Each of the entrees were great. We were sent to the bakery to make our own choice of a cake. The Chocolate Carousel made the perfect cake. The entire event was exactly what we wanted. Everyone was so helpful all afternoon. The following day I had so many calls telling me what a wonderful day it was. I Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employe read more

I truly wish we could give more than 5 stars because John Nagle and the entire Spring Lake Manor staff went above and beyond to host our wedding rehearsal dinner and cater our wedding--the latter done last minute due to COVID causing our wedding plans to change. We were less than 2 months out from our wedding and without a venue to accommodate our wedding plans. So we reached out to Spring Lake Manor and John Nagle immediately helped us replan our wedding. When we decided to have our reception at my in-laws backyard, he came in and helped us plan the reception, developed a catering plan and even helped us secure vendors for the extras that we had hoped to have (i.e. ice cream truck for dessert). In addition to the reception, we had our rehearsal dinner at the Spring Lake Manor and it also went without a hitch. When you book an event with Spring Lake Manor, you can expect great food, but your true value comes in the service they provide and constant reassurances of "don't worry, we have this covered." During these unprecedent times, the Spring Lake Manor stepped up and we can't recommend them enough. read more

We recently held our Shore Baseball Coaches Association Sportsmanship Banquet at Spring Lake Manor, hosting about 200 guests for an awards ceremony, and the entire experience was outstanding. John, Jillian, and their staff were incredible to work with from start to finish. Their professionalism, organization, and attention to detail made planning the event extremely easy. They were accommodating throughout the process and worked with us to make sure everything ran smoothly. The room was set up perfectly for our event, the service was excellent, and the staff was attentive and professional all night. With an event of this size, timing and coordination are everything, and their team handled it flawlessly. Our coaches, players, families, and guests all had a fantastic experience. If you are looking for a venue that can host a large event while providing top-notch service and a great atmosphere, Spring Lake Manor is an excellent choice. We look forward to working with them again in the future. read more

This venue is an excellent choice for whatever occasion you may be planning to host. John Nagle, the owner of the Spring Lake Manor, is friendly and easy to work with. The banquet managers that I spoke and worked with all were knowledgeable and helpful with the room selection and menu options. The food price per person can not be beaten with a $10 fee to add wine. The buffet menu, with an appetizer hour, was perfect for my daughter's baby shower. The food was delicious and the guests complimented the different food choices. The tasty cake came from the Chocolate Carousel. We purchased balloons and a baby box from the SL Manor's Jersey Shore Party Store which is located across the street from this venue. This made decorating the ballroom easy! The servers and Patty the bartender were accommodating and pleasant. We had a wonderful day and appreciate the Spring Lake Manor's staff. Definitely think about booking the Spring Lake Manor for your next occasion! read more

I hired the SL Manor to host my grandmother's 90th birthday in February 2016. This was a smaller, more intimate party of only 40 people. The transaction from start to finish was smooth and easy. The owner John Nagle gave me what I felt was a very reasonable price on a party package. Service was very good. Everyone had a pleasant experience and we had a great time. Dessert, coffee, bar tab, etc... I was pleased. It is important for me to point out that the night before, many of the same guests attended an engagement party @ Buena Sera in Red Bank for my cousin. Since I come from an Italian family that can be very critical, many of them were "busting my chops" saying that the SL Manor's food wouldn't be as good as Buena Sera's. John Nagle's food was better! The mother of the bride-to-be was the first to say this and wished she booked the Spring Lake Manor for her daughter's engagement. I recommend this venue. Thank you! read more

We just hosted my sister's bridal shower at SLM for 80 people in their ballroom and it was fantastic. The planning of the event was really easy as the event coordinator John, and his staff were very responsive, and had helpful answers to all of my million questions. They were able to accommodate all of my requests, and helped us create a day that was unique and special. On the day of the shower, the staff , bartender, and servers were incredibly accommodating and flexible when we went in to set up, and they were nothing but polite, professional, and SUPER helpful. We had a buffet brunch with a DIY mimosa bar. Everything was wonderful! The food was delicious, and there were so many options, including omelet station, carving stations, and more! We are still getting texts and emails from guests saying how much they loved the shower and how much they enjoyed SLM! We would choose this venue again in a heartbeat! read more

My wife and I recently hosted our 4th Annual awards ceremony for our gym and we couldn't have been happier with choosing The Spring Lake Manor for the venue! John and his staff were so professional and thorough with the event planning process and were very accommodating to our needs and requests for our special event. Our event was on January 7th, 2017, and that day we got hit with a HUGE snow storm! John called us in the morning and were kind enough to give us a choice of moving our event to the following weekend, however, my wife and I decided that the show must go on! Luckily, we ended up having a huge turnout and we were so pleased with how everything turned out. The cocktail hour was fabulous, the drinks kept our guests happy, and the main courses were absolutely delicious. Thank you so much Spring Lake Manor for having us! See you next year for our 5th Annual Ezey Awards :) read more

Thank you John and your wonderful staff for hosting my mother's repast this past Monday. Two years ago we had my mother's 90 th birthday party here ..a party that she loved and talked about incessantly ! It seemed fitting to have her repast here. When my sister and I came in to talk to John ,he sensed our exhaustion and took control of the details. It was so nice to know he had our best interests in mind and we didn't have to worry about anything . The food, staff and atmosphere were perfect. What a beautiful room, the renovation came out wonderful .The weather was horrible so guests came earlier than we had said..John and staff quickly got the food out without a word. We so appreciated your flexibility. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We all plan on coming for dinner in the Grille Room soon I highly recommend Spring Lake Manor read more

I was getting close to my 60th Birthday and could not quite figure out what I wanted to do! I had ruled out the large party, but wanted something more than dinner for my immediate family. We had been to the Spring Lake Manor before (Rehearsal Dinners, Birthday Parties, even a Celebration of Life for a nearly departed aunt). All were fantastic! So I stopped in to see John and within 30 minutes we planned my 60th Birthday Dinner Party for my large extended family. That evening we had passed appetizers and cocktails in the Grille Room Bar area--and then sat down for a champagne toast and complete dinner (choice of 5 entrees) including complimentary birthday cake from the Chocolate Carousel. It was the perfect in-between-party-and-dinner experience that I wanted. Food, cocktails, staff were all great and it was soooo much fun. read more

From our first phone contact with John to the final goodbyes with the amazing staff, we all so appreciated their responsiveness, flexibility, creativity, good humor and professionalism in the planning and execution of the memorial luncheon. Kelly went above and beyond in helping us finally come up with the successful method to show the slide show, and Patty was so accommodating behind the bar! The space and setup were so welcoming, the servers so gracious and attentive without being the least intrusive, the food was very attractively presented and delightfully delicious - we truly couldn't have asked for more. We wish SLM every success in the future. Their reputation is so well deserved! What a lovely family spirit there is among the entire team! You can be sure we, and all our guests, will be singing their praises. read more

Spring Lake Manor's food is delicious and they have such a varied selection of items from which to choose. And their staff is beyond great. Everyone who works there wants to do their best for you, to make your gathering a success. I have attended events at their venue and have had them cater events at my home. Recently, SLM catered two large wedding-related parties at our home. We had a handful of guests with special dietary needs, all different, and they easily accommodated those diets. All of our guests raved about the food, which was beautifully presented by very attentive staff. They managed setup, serving, and clean-up and made a point to make me a guest at my own party. You can't go wrong hiring SLM for an off-site event or hosting it at Spring Lake Manor. Great food, great staff, very reasonable prices! read more

I highly recommend this place for big , or small venues. We had our wedding there. Great service, great food. Can't say enough with the staff for everything leading up to the big day. What's great is for your year anniversary spring lake manor lets you come back for your anniversary dinner and everything is comped. We have also had Easter and thanksgiving dinner there. Food again was excellent and filling. Staff was again 5 star service. The owner is easy to reach and deal with. He goes above and beyond. When our son was born, we were excited to plan for his christening. The first place I thought was the spring lake manor. We planned it , did a dinner buffet. Wow was I impressed by the choices. The price was right too. Highly recommend them !! Again thanks Spring Lake Manor. read more

During a time like today with COVID-19, it was extremely difficult to find a venue that would accommodate me in throwing my sister a traditional bridal shower. At a time where she had a hard time enjoying her engagement, I wanted to make sure she enjoyed her bridal shower. Not only did Spring Lake Manor accommodate us and our needs, but they went above and beyond to make sure my sister had an amazing bridal shower. They respected and honored COVID guidelines, it was decently priced, the food was OFF THE CHARTS delicious (my guests still rave about stuffed sole), the room was beautiful, and the service was top notch. Also, John is a good, genuine guy. What else can you ask for? I highly recommend! I definitely will be keeping them in mind for any future events that I may have. read more

I recently and unfortunately had to book a repass luncheon on behalf of my father for my grandmothers recent passing. Not having any advancement or heads up John from SLM immediately was willing to help. During a grieving time; food, service, or accommodations are all the least things on your mind. With the passing of my grandmother John and his team were a life line in making this week a little less stressful and a little more meaningful by allowing us to celebrate my grandmothers life! The service from both server and bartender were impeccable and being in the business actually quite envious that you still have genuine and caring employees! The food was amazing, so hats off to the chefs! Thanks again SLM! A job well done and you will be recommended on my behalf to many! -T.Parker read more