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The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining Reviews List

The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining

Since its opening in 1956, The Manor has meant many things to many people; elegant dining in The Terrace Lounge, their World-Famous Lobster Buffet, memorable weddings and other family celebrations, business meetings and dinners in their private dining rooms. Whether it be for an intimate dinner for two or a party of 200, The Manor has always been considered to be the premier establishment to make any event extra special. In addition to The Manor's excellent cuisine and attentive service, you can stroll through beautiful gardens, walk past magnificent fountains or simply enjoy a romantic dance after dinner. The Manor is truly a multifaceted, total dining experience which you can enjoy anytime, turning any day into a celebration!


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37 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
(37 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 37 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Ambiance 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Noise Level
1.4 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • special occasion(33)
  • romantic(25)
  • notable wine list(13)
  • fit for foodies(12)
  • good for groups(9)
  • neighborhood gem(8)
The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining Reviews List
Review 1 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Faded elegance

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I hadn't been to the Manor in years but I thought of it when we wanted to celebrate a friends major anniversary. This was always a wonderful place to celebrate. What a disappointment! Physically, it looks like the4 owners are living on past glory. Little had been done to freshen up the place. One entered the main lobby from the valet through a dimly lit boring entrance. When in the lobby, none of the three in attendance bothered to greet us despite their having little to do. The place was nearly empty on this Wednesday nightThe Caesar Salad, prepared tableside had always been a specialty. Tonight, it was bland and tasted like the preparer had left out the cheese. It was dull.The waiters were very attentive but couldn't make up for the food"
Dined on 5/15/2013
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Review 2 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

excellence 5 star

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"absolutely love this restaurant!!!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 3 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Anniversary

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This is my second time dining at The Manor and I must say I was as impressed as I was the first time. Great food, nice atmosphere,
and the staff were professionals (friendly and attentive). Thank you, Manor, for making my second yr wedding anniversary
memorable.
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Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Food was only fair & expensive

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Dined on 5/04/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I went for a special occasion with my family. While the surroundings are very pretty and the wait staff was - at least when we first arrived - attentive, I found the food only so-so. My braised lobster with sweet butter and risotto was mushy and lukewarm for $40. And as it is with most expensive restaurants, don't expect a lot of food. The "finger" deserts were HORRIBLE. Could not discern a single one. Overall this is a "just for show" restaurant. Not quality food dining."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 5 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Special

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The service and ambiance were excellent! The food was very good with different flavors paired not normally seen."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Terrace Lounge at the Manor

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"What a WOW evening. Took grown daughter for a special night just for her - and the Manor staff made it perfect. Ambiance, beautiful sunset, fabulous well and properly trained staff, and most importantly the food perfectly prepared and presented. It being BYO night was the icing on the evening as my bottle of aged Insignia was top notch. It is too bad diners listen to nabobs who dis this establishment as a "was been". Old world service and now food is what I want."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

First time at The Manor and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"First time at The Manor and I will be returning when in the area."
Dined on 04/24/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Treat!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Fine food,well served by professional wait staff in elegant ambience, a treat!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were so happy there, as

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"We were so happy there, as always! We have made it a tradition to go there for my mothere birthday. The manor is the yardstick by which we measure other restaurants. I have to tell you - - NONE can compare. It makes no differance how much you spend or which state you are eating in. The maor is in a class all it's own. We were please that one of the waiters recognized us from last year. The piano player is great, as well. We love those Frank Sinatra melodies."
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 10 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food is excellent, Service

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Food is excellent, Service couldn't be better! Great for an Anniversary or Birthday celebration. I've dined here many times and have NEVER had a complaint about the food or service. It is definitely special. Much more comfortable than many of the other "elegant dining" restaurants in the area."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

We have dined at the Manor

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We have dined at the Manor for decades and enjoy celebrating special occasions here.
The wait staff are perfect, perfect service, but not intrusive,.Appetizers were delicious, and the main courses were outstanding. We were early so we went into the Terace Lounge for drinks.
Everyone (6)in our party commented how hot it was in this room.
Understand, this was the same room that we were to dine in.
When I ordered our drinks I commented to the bartender that it was pretty hot in here. He immediately answered snidely , no its not its perfect?! I thought to myself nice way to treat a customer. He was in a shirt with vest and every man in the place was wearing a suit I said to him maybe for you it's perfect but not for the rest of us. Same r
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Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Utterly impressed

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This was easily the single best dining experience I have ever had in my life. The food was remarkable, the service was impeccable, and the ambiance was just right. I went there for dinner a few nights ago for a special occasion, and the entire experience was more than I could have asked for. As far as the food is concerned, it was the best bowl of lobster bisque I have ever tasked, the lobster entrée was prepared just right, and the desert selection and quality was second to none."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2009
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

AWESOME!!!!!! REASNABLY

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"AWESOME!!!!!!
REASNABLY PRICED, AMAZING FOOD AND SERVICE.
IM A CHEF OWNER, SO MY OPINION DOES COUNT!!!!!
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Dined on 03/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 14 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

this restaurant never misses...it

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"this restaurant never misses...it is sad that so many of our folks don't participate in truly FINE dining..too many succumb to mediocrity."
Dined on 03/03/2013
 2006
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 15 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Manor never fails to deliver

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Manor never fails to deliver top of the line service and the food was phenomenal."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Can't say enough about the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Can't say enough about the truly extraordinary experience we had at The Manor. From the extensive wine list, to the incredible service (both informative, friendly and always ready to serve you with a smile) and the food, wow the best meal we have had in a long time. The sole was so tender and moist and the same was said of the veal, chicken and sea bass."
Dined on 02/23/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 17 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I had a very enjoyable dining

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I had a very enjoyable dining experience. My guest was impressed with the food, presentation, choices and service. The ambiance and service was top-notch. I always recommend The Manor to friends and associates."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2006
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Romantic dinner...

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"No waiting, seated right away. Pianist was great, not a problem having a conversation over the music. Seating is very nice in a round dining room. Food was very good to outstanding. Would definitely return to The Manor again."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Manor has quickly become

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Manor has quickly become our favorite restaurant in New Jersey! We'll be back very soon."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My Birthday A la Carte

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Had a great birthday dinner with my husband. Delicious food with a great ambiance. Waiters were very attentive."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 21 for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wow!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"They really appreciate there customers and they do whatever they can do to make the customer happy! A lot of good surprises and very happy with the decor. Food was great and overall 5 stars!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Manor - Terrace Lounge A la Carte Dining
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Service 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Ambiance 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Noise Level
1.4 / 3
Moderate