The Irish Rail in Manasquan, NJ, is a welcoming neighborhood restaurant and bar that brings together the best of American and Irish-style comfort food in a relaxed, unassuming setting.
Located at 229 E Main St, it offers the kind of inviting atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in for anything from a casual lunch to a lively dinner with friends.
Whether guests are stopping by for brunch, enjoying a solo meal, or gathering for an evening out, The Irish Rail delivers a dining experience built around comfort, flavor, and genuine hospitality.
With a reputation for fast service, a strong beer selection, creative cocktails, and a well-rounded wine list, it has become a favorite spot for those who appreciate quality food and a laid-back but polished environment.
What makes The Irish Rail especially appealing is its versatility and attention to customer convenience. Guests can choose from dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, and no-contact delivery, making it easy to enjoy their menu in the way that works best for them.
The restaurant is known for serving local specialties alongside comfort food favorites, happy-hour drinks and food, coffee, late-night bites, and a thoughtful range of alcohol, beer, and cocktails.
It is also a popular choice for lunch, dinner, dessert, catering, and table service, with extras like Wi‑Fi, free Wi‑Fi, a bar on site, and restrooms adding to the overall ease and comfort of the visit.
For sports fans, the energetic atmosphere and sport-friendly setting make it a natural place to catch a game while enjoying great food and drinks.
Accessibility and guest comfort are clearly part of the experience as well. The Irish Rail offers wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilets, helping ensure that more people can enjoy what the restaurant has to offer with confidence and ease.
It accepts reservations and a range of payment options, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, making visits simple and convenient from start to finish.
With a strong 4.30-star rating from 253 reviews, The Irish Rail has earned the trust of its customers through consistent quality, warm service, and a setting that feels both casual and trendy. For anyone seeking a reliable, inviting restaurant and bar in the area, it offers the kind of experience that keeps guests coming back.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Homemade in house with fresh mixed veggies, beans, bread crumbs and topped with choice of cheese
Tortilla chips, bacon, pepper jack, jalapenos
One half pound of our fresh, never frozen, hand packed, signature burger blend with your choice of American, cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack, provolone or Swiss cheese
BBQ sauce, bacon, cheddar & frizzled onions
Cheddar cheese, house-made filet mignon chili, more cheese, diced onions, and as many napkins as you need
American cheese, taylor ham, egg
American, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayo Add bacon for $2
Topped with grilled onions and Swiss cheese with a cup of French onion soup for dipping
Two smashed quarter pound patties, cooked to a perfect med/well and covered with American cheese, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, red onions and pickles
With croutons and swiss.
Call for details of today's fresh homemade soup
Chunks of filet mignon, carrots, and potato, seasoned perfectly plus a touch of guinness stout, served with fresh bread.
Call for details on today's fresh homemade soup
Breaded and fried chicken tenders topped with marinara, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on a sub roll
Corned beef, Swiss, sauerkraut, 1000 island on rye
Grilled chicken, craisins, bacon, cheddar jack, mixed greens, tomato, balsamic dressing in a whole wheat wrap.
Grilled chicken, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato.
Sirloin steak, mushrooms, onions, garlic mayo on a hard roll.
Roast beef, provolone, frizzled onions on a hoagie roll with au jus on the side.
Bacon, lettuce, tomato...served on texas toast with mayo. add avacado or cheese for a small upcharge
Over a pound of tator tots, cheddar jack cheese, bacon, chives, with chipotle ranch dressing.
Hot or mild Buffalo, BBQ, teriyaki, garlic parmesan
Three sticks with cheese sauce.
A generous portion of jumbo shrimp served as your choice of shrimp cocktail, shrimp scampi, grilled Buffalo shrimp, or blackened shrimp
Side of horseradish sauce.
Chicken, peppers, onions, cheese and spices with a chipotle ranch sauce for dipping
Choose three Homemade Empanadas from chicken, beef, or Mexican chorizo
Hot or mild Buffalo, BBQ, teriyaki, garlic parmesan or dry rubbed
Chips, cheddar jack, jalapeños, tomatoes, green onions, olives, salsa, sour cream, guacamole.
Two 1/4 pound sliders with american cheese.
Eight sticks with a side of marinara
Chicken, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and cheddar jack cheese, salsa, sour cream, guacamole.
Choose two Homemade Empanadas from chicken, beef, or Mexican chorizo
Eight ounces of high-quality tuna, blackened and served with wasabi aioli dipping sauce
Guinness beer battered cod filets fried golden brown with steak fries and coleslaw
For the smaller appetite, this 6 oz choice sirloin is the perfect size and comes with steak fries and seasonal veggies
A half pound of jumbo shrimp sauteed in garlic, butter, herbs, spices and wine over angel hair pasta
Breaded and fried chicken tenders topped with marinara, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on a bed of angel hair pasta with garlic cheese bread on the side
Two large slices of our homemade meatloaf on a bed of smashed potatoes and topped with beef gravy with a side of seasonal veggies
Romaine, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing.
Seasoned beef or chicken, cheddar jack cheese, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avacado, tortilla chips, taco sauce & siracha hot sauce
Baby spinach, grilled top sirloin, bleu cheese, mushrooms, bacon, frizzled onions, balsamic vinaigrette.
Mixed greens, grilled chicken, bacon, bleu cheese, tomato, avocados, onions, hard boiled egg, house dressing.
Blackened jumbo shrimp on a bed of romaine, tomatoes, craisins, cucumber, pineapple & red onion with choice of dressing
Iceberg, tomato, cucumber, croutons and cheddar jack.
Iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, and bleu cheese with bleu cheese dressing
Hear from our valued guests
Stopped in for lunch today and were very happy we did. Mark the bartender/waiter greeted us warmly and was pleasant throughout our stay. We had an assortment of sandwiches and beers and we enjoyed all of them. Looking forward to a return visit.
Always a great experience, friendly staff and great food 👍
Was here on Monday before Thanksgiving of this year. I came here for a quick pit-stop dinner to recover from a Virtual Half Marathon I finished competing in for the Black Toenail Friday Half-Marathon and 7.5 Miler around two hours prior to my arrival (the in-person participants competed in Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Michigan, on Friday, 4 days after me). Albeit a small restaurant, the inside is very cool and the food I ordered was fantastic. I also like that it’s right at the train station, so the bartenders are very accommodating regarding your situation if you’re in a serious hurry.
What an exciting environment. Fun, energetic bartenders. Even the patrons were very nice. Two guys moved and let our wives sit.. the band was very fun. That little tambourine player was just a little ball of energy... This establishment is very good I suggest my readers..
Excellent food and bar on a cute train station.
I am happy someone recommended this place to me , everything was excellent from the food and the service. Everyone extremely friendly they make you feel comfortable. I would not only recommend but I am definitely putting this on my frequent places to go from now on .
great for families w small children, dont be afraid, have the tater tots!!! Alison was amazing!
Great little spot nestled in downtown Manasquan right by the train station. Good amount of seating for the size and a nice bar area. Grab a drink before your train or come to watch a game, the atmosphere is warm and you are bound to run into someone you know. All the drinks you can think of and a surprisingly large menu, the food here is a welcomed surprise. Delicious and reasonably priced, I struggle to find something on the menu which I have not thoroughly enjoyed ( try the French dip!). Trivia here is a must! And Steve the bartender/trivia master is a consummate professional and is guaranteed to have you laughing within minutes of walking through the door. A must stop whenever I am taking the train into the city or need a warm meal and a beer after a long day at work
All Aboard!! Or not 😏 At Manasquan, NJ, one can hop on a train and head to Bay Head, or just mosey on in to The Irish Rail for a nice dinner and drinks. Even though they are “home to the #1 burgers in Manasquan!”we opted for fish and chips and their “famous Irish potato soup.” Bonus, we got to see the 8pm train to Bay Head pull in just 8 minutes late on Day 30 of 50 Days of Trains. Our waitress was very welcoming and attentive. Food was good. Accessible. ♿️
A great spot to catch a game. Friendly atmosphere and good + bar food - appetizers. Service was alittle slow but the restaurant was busy with the football playoff games going on. Smaller place but great vibes. We will definitely be back!!!
Common questions about The Irish Rail
The Irish Rail is located at 229 E Main St, Manasquan, NJ 08736, NJ 08736, United States.
You can reach The Irish Rail by calling +1 732-223-9300.
The Irish Rail has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 253 customer reviews.
The Irish Rail features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Irish Rail features the following service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Irish Rail features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Serves local specialty, Sport.
The Irish Rail features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Irish Rail features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
The Irish Rail features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Irish Rail features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Irish Rail features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Irish Rail features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
The Irish Rail features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Irish Rail features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Irish Rail features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Irish Rail features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
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