The Mainstay

The Mainstay Where good food, great times, and craft cocktails are meant to be shared.
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After ten wonderful years at 525 Cookman Ave, we’ve made the tough decision to close. The last three years have brought ...
09/10/2024

After ten wonderful years at 525 Cookman Ave, we’ve made the tough decision to close. The last three years have brought significant changes to our industry and the world, and we need to adapt accordingly. We’ve worked hard to provide exceptional food, hospitality, and entertainment to our cherished guests and the Asbury Park community. If you’ve ever enjoyed a meal or celebrated a special moment with us at or we want to thank you for your support. Be on the lookout, as all of us at Nicely Done Hospitality look forward to serving you in new ways in the future ❤️🍻

Kick off Labor Day weekend at The Local Mainstay! 🦞 Enjoy fresh lobster rolls, blue moon beer mussels, refreshing frozen...
09/01/2024

Kick off Labor Day weekend at The Local Mainstay! 🦞 Enjoy fresh lobster rolls, blue moon beer mussels, refreshing frozen drinks, and zesty guacamole. Cheers to good times and great flavors! 🍹

🍚✨ Dive into flavor with our fresh rice bowls at The Local Mainstay! Choose from Salmon Teriyaki, Chicken Teriyaki, Blac...
08/25/2024

🍚✨ Dive into flavor with our fresh rice bowls at The Local Mainstay! Choose from Salmon Teriyaki, Chicken Teriyaki, Blackened Tuna, Spicy Tuna, Bulgogi Beef, or Tofu Teriyaki, all topped with a crisp Asian salad in ginger dressing. Your taste buds will thank you! 😋🥢

Happy Hour from 4-6PM!! Get your Chips & Guac, Baja Fish Tacos, Peel N Eat Shrimp and more for only $10 Add a frozen dri...
08/14/2024

Happy Hour from 4-6PM!! Get your Chips & Guac, Baja Fish Tacos, Peel N Eat Shrimp and more for only $10 Add a frozen drink and you’re made in the shade! Open at 4pm! 🏖️ 🍹

🌊🍽️ Dive into the freshest seafood at The Local Mainstay! Big shoutout to for always bringing us the finest catches NJ ...
08/07/2024

🌊🍽️ Dive into the freshest seafood at The Local Mainstay! Big shoutout to for always bringing us the finest catches NJ has to offer! 🦞🐟 From Steamed Clams to Fresh Tuna Tataki, 1.25 LB Whole Lobster, and Seared Tile Fish, we’ve got it all in Asbury Park! 🌟 check out our Fresh Catch for the latest and greatest—swing by and taste the best! 🌟

Catch the flavor wave 🌊🍺 Our Blue Moon Beer Mussels with Dijon Cream Sauce, Leek, Fennel, and sourdough toast points ar...
08/02/2024

Catch the flavor wave 🌊🍺 Our Blue Moon Beer Mussels with Dijon Cream Sauce, Leek, Fennel, and sourdough toast points are here to steal the show.

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Join us at The Local Mainstay for Fresh Seafood, Premium Cocktails, Frozen Drinks, and everything in between. Happy Hour 4-6pm Tuesday-Friday All Night Monday!!🦞🍹🍤🍋‍🟩

Get ready to be spellbound by the Voodoo Lady! This tantalizing cocktail mixes zesty orange, tangy lime, sweet potato...
07/31/2024

Get ready to be spellbound by the Voodoo Lady! This tantalizing cocktail mixes zesty orange, tangy lime, sweet potato, allspice, and cinnamon into a tasty magic potion! 🌴✨🔮 Dive into the flavor frenzy at The Local Mainstay 🍊🔥

🌴🍹 Dive into summer with our newest creation at The Local Mainstay! Introducing the “Pillow Talk – a refreshing blend of...
07/30/2024

🌴🍹 Dive into summer with our newest creation at The Local Mainstay! Introducing the “Pillow Talk – a refreshing blend of Ketel One vodka, apricot, vanilla, earl grey tea, and a splash of lemon. 🌞✨ Perfect for those beachside sunsets and laid-back vibes. 🌅🌴 Come unwind with us!



The Local Mainstay is a Bar & Lounge serving fresh seafood, local craft beer, & premium cocktails in beautiful downtown Asbury Park NJ. Bringing SoCal to the Jersey Shore, the menu features favorites from our original restaurant  and new elevated beach bites by  Working with our local fishmonger  we aim to serve the highest quality local seafood around. Join us for drinks with friends or lunch and dinner with the whole family. Premium outdoor seating with umbrellas too! 🏖️ $38 Lobster Dinner available all week, $28 on Thursday nights 6pm-Close

Looks like we’re in for a beautiful weekend☀️Cheers to sun soaked vibes and mid day sips☀️ Pull up and grab your favorit...
07/26/2024

Looks like we’re in for a beautiful weekend☀️Cheers to sun soaked vibes and mid day sips☀️ Pull up and grab your favorites! Open at 12 noon! 🍹 🍻 🐟

This Ale Battered Fish is NEXT LEVEL🔥🔥 Served straight up with seasoned waffle fries and signature tartar sauce. Hot, cr...
07/25/2024

This Ale Battered Fish is NEXT LEVEL🔥🔥 Served straight up with seasoned waffle fries and signature tartar sauce. Hot, crispy, and loaded with flavor! Umbrellas up at 12 noon! Happy Hour 4-6pm $28 Lobster Dinner 6pm-Close!

☀️ Sundays are for the Fresh Catch 🦞 We’ve got seared Tile Fish with red pepper and corn succotash gremolata, 1.25LB Lob...
07/14/2024

☀️ Sundays are for the Fresh Catch 🦞 We’ve got seared Tile Fish with red pepper and corn succotash gremolata, 1.25LB Lobster Dinner for $38, Steamed Clams, and cold beer 🍻 Grab a seat in the sun and squeeze some lemon on your favorites from the sea! ⚽️ EURO CUP Final at 3PM and COPA Final at 8PM ☀️

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525 Cookman Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ
07712

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 1:30am
Saturday 12pm - 1:30am
Sunday 12pm - 12am

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