Daisy Chain Cafe in Scottish Borders

Our server's name was amanda she was phenomenal right on the ball excellent

Our family has had dinner at OC many, many times. Overall, we like the place. Tonight wasn't the best, however. The main thing was that when we came in around 5:15, we specifically asked if and when live music would play. We like the high-top tables next to the bar, but the live music, though usually well-played, is too loud for a dining experience. The hostess told us that the music would begin at 8. It began at 6. Conversation during our dinner came to a halt once the music began to play. So, three of us, then with a tip, came to $156 or so. Three beers and a glass of wine in there. Pretty pricey for three OC Chop salads (all with protein), and my steak topping came out medium. Not how I ordered it, and the salad serving size has definitely shrunk. I wouldn't have minded any of that, really, had the music not started at 6 when we were told 8. We would have waited for a booth (slow night by OC standards), and had a quiet dinner.

Got there for happy hour at 5:30. Kate was our waitress and took our order soon as we sat. Didn’t return to our table until 6:02, and when I placed another round for oysters she looked at her watch and said she has to place that immediately because happy hour is over. But it’s not my fault she hadn’t returned to our table to check in on us. My husband ordered a Steak house burger but asked for no bacon. (As he doesn’t eat pork for religious reasons). The burger came with bacon on it and we Told Kate and she took it to the back, and returned within seconds and said she grabbed the wrong order. But you can clearly see that she simply took off the bacon and returned the same exact burger that had all bacon grease still on the toast and egg. we asked for the bill and she simply just placed it on our table without a word and left to the next table. Been here plenty of times before but will not come back.

Went for dinner with 8 people for my sons 21st birthday. Everyone was awsome. Our server was the best. And the food was amazing.

Very crowded, limited automobile parking

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the area. Everything that I have had here was delicious. Service and atmosphere is top tier. Highly recommend to anyone in the area.

Typically I love the food and service however my most recent visit for brunch left a bad taste in my mouth. One of the meals was not served to order with well done poached eggs. The egg yoke spilled onto the meal and our server suggested it was just the sauce (an off white creamy color versus the golden yolk... I think not) so I refuted her excuse. The meal was taken back and returned few moments later, exact same plate with the yolk on the meal just the 2 poached eggs replaced with 2 fried eggs. Very disappointing. Next brunch will be somewhere else as a place that should be of higher caliber should not allow either of these factors. Possibly if management were making their rounds and checking in with tables they might learn of these issues and tend properly to patrons.

Fun, delicious, and always amazing!

Great apps and beer. Friendly service and good people

There's steaks come in two grades, and we both got the better grade, which was a lot more money. All I can say is that thank God we didn't get the Lesser grade. The cuts were terribly inadequate and then poorly cooked. A $70 steak deserves some effort... but nope. All of the food was lackluster at best, but the bill reflected a 5-star restaurant. It's obvious that the place is riding on its reputation, but that reputation has expired, and there's just no effort left

I really enjoyed my experience here Usually so busy I don't even try to go,which tells you right there that they are doing something right. The food was very good and so was service I recommend stopping in if you haven't done so yet and if you have been here Come again and enjoy

We have not been to Old Causeway in years and it did not disappoint. The food was great and the service was excellent - from the Hostess Ava and our Waiter Jack. We even met John the Manager who was wonderful! The acoustics were not great and there was some difficulty hearing although it was a truly busy night. We will not wait as long to return!

Cool place great selection. Good food

Love this place. Atmosphere, food, and service were all great. Would definitely visit again.

Been coming here for years and can honestly say have never had a bad experience. The bartenders serves and barbacks are always friendly and on there game. Great job by ownership and managers and kitchen.

Come here every year when we are vacation. Love the food and staff

Had to wait about 40min however the OC Burger and the calamari were amazing 🤩 so it was worth the wait. Wish more beers were on the happy hour special. $17 for 2 drafts is a bit silly.

Food and staff were both fantastic. I got there later at night and the dining side was closed but they still offered the full menu to choose from. I will most definitely be returning.

I've been to old causeway on numerous occasions and the food never disappoints. Most of the time when I go I sit at the bar and never have an issue with the service. However, I got seated at a table at 8pm on a Tuesday after waiting about 45 minutes. I have never felt more rushed and uncomfortable by my waitress along with the food runners. While our appetizers were out they came around a couple times to ask if we were done and if they could clear our plates to which we said no. Our entrees came out while our apps were still out. They came around again, and started picking up our oyster plate while I literally had my oyster in my hand. While we were eating our entrees they came around a few times asking if they could clear our plates both the busboys and our own waitress and we were clearly still eating. I was picking on my french fries (which my amazing lobster roll came with so many) at the end of the meal to the point where when they came back a 4th time I let them take it, mid-eating my french fries. We ended up ordering dessert and another round of drinks at the end and you could tell their annoyance with that too. The waitress came and took the salt & pepper shakers and basically took everything off our table until we were ready to ask for the check. Our waitress didnt even take a minute to grab it, she already had her check in her back pocket ready to give it to us. We got the hint she wanted us to leave (it was 10pm). Just upsetting because I've never had such rushed service before for a restaurant that closes at midnight and our waitress was waiting other tables in her section still.

In Manahawkin, there is no other no better option for fine American seafood and land eats. In a series of seafood markets/restaurants owned by same family, the Old Causeway takes the cake. Normally very crowded from Thurs - Saturday but your wait is worth it. (Plus there's a mobile reservation app they use) Anyone familiar with the Black Whale, Mud City Crabhouse (next door to Old Causeway) and/or Ship Bottom Shellfish will feel right at home.

Great restaurant. excellent service. love their bloody mary's.

Had some pretty mixed experiences the two times I went here recently. The first day I went for a late lunch, and the food was outstanding. Everything was fresh and the service super quick. The next day we went for dinner with a bigger party around dinner. We had the reservation set but still had to wait 20+ minutes. Once we sat, we waited 1+1/2 hrs before the food came out. We weren’t offered bread until two minutes before the food came out. The food also didn’t come out all at once and we ended up missing and waiting for things to arrive. However, again the food was terrific. I’d definitely recommend checking out the place for the great food, but would caution coming during any rush due to the service.

Food was very good. Great selection. It's a very popular place so expect to wait for a table.

We expected more considering the price point.

really good food, but they got rid of the powdered soap, which was the reason why i wanted to go!

Steak was scrumptious. Excellent staff, and perfectly crispy and tender chicken fingers. 10/10

Everything was delicious and the staff was very friendly

We tried the crab cakes, crab claws, lobster tails, and sandwiches and many more at this restaurant, and everything was delicious. Each visit has been a delight, making this spot a must-try. We keep coming back for the consistently great food and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Food was amazing! We were a bit unlucky as we had a long wait but then the place cleared till the next wave . Food and service from Lexy made up for it.

❤️ Overview: I went here with my parents for dinner. When we showed up around 7pm, they said the wait to be seated was an hour but the high tops were first come first serve, and luckily we were able to get a high top. There was a band playing, which was nice BUT it was super loud. So if you don’t want loud music right in your face the whole time you’re eating, I would wait for a table! Overall the food was good! I was definitely surprised. My parents say they like this place so I trusted them! Hahaha. ❤️What was ordered: Salmon and farrow, farrow salad, and burger with fried oysters ❤️Stand outs: Salmon and farrow (it was the meal I ordered) ❤️Would I come back/recommend: Yes - I would come back Yes - I would recommend

Excellent food and service. Let was magnificent. Thank you

ALWAYS have a good time at the Old Causeways happy hour 3pm until tipsy? Yesterday however was especially a good one as the staff as was st their highest form!! Grey goose martinis paired with the crabcake wrap….mmm so good but so is almost everything on the menu. I’m still trying new things there but my staples are the burgers, calamari, wings, fish tacos, French onion soup, all salads, steak and NOW the oysters!!! Thank you so much everyone for my first oyster tasting!!!

Best seafood around and can't beat their $1 raw oysters at happy hour!

The bonsai oysters, Manhattan clam chowder, crab cakes and burgers were phenomenal. Everything from the service to the food was top notch. Large bowl of soup, fresh shucked oysters, delicious lump crab cakes and juicy angus burgers. Great drinks and experience. Loved it!

Very busy so expect a wait but it's worth it!

Always look forward to going here!! Food is great, never had a bad meal.

Delicious food, good service, friendly customers!

Highlight of restaurants when out here visiting. Food great oysters always fresh and service top notch. Love going here and have never been disappointed. A visit to LBI isn’t complete without at least a couple of visits here. Happy hour is truly happy hour.

I could sit at the raw bar all day! Staff was very friendly!

I was disappointed. Food wasn't all that great. Prices were a bit high. Parking was terrible. It was very loud and hard to hold a conversation. It was packed with patrons, so maybe the problem was me because I just didn't enjoy the place.

A revelation in culinary credentials!

The best around!!! Never disappointed!!!

The food is always fresh and delicious. I absolutely love the Pasta Primavera! Dawn, our server, was a delight. She was so friendly and knowledgeable! Highly recommend! You won't be disappointed!

We came in for lunch and had a wonderful time. Dawn and Derek were amazing and helped with all of our choices. All of the specials are delicious! The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable. We will definitely be back!

My husband and I went on a day trip to LBI Manahawkin and tried a few places in the area. We ended up at Old Causeway for dinner and it was the best restaurant we’ve been to in a while. Brie took excellent care of us and was an exceptional server; she was kind and welcoming, took extra care to accommodate an allergy, informed us of the specials and made recommendations, and was perfectly attentive. We had the lobster bisque, pork belly app, hot honey Brussels sprouts, the pesto hangar steak special, and the veal chop. Everything tasted great, we were impressed with the careful presentation of each dish, and the portions were generous as well. It was a fantastic experience and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there, but the seating situation could be a lot better. The benches were quite uncomfortable.

The food was good and portions were quite large. We had brunch, and it was enjoyable, but my crab Benedict had so much hollandaise on it that I couldn't taste the crab. I scraped it off and wasn't as happy with the crab cake as I'd hoped. It was ok, just not the best I've ever had. I don't remember what the rest of the party of 6 had, but it was all brunch food and everyone seemed satisfied. Several boxes were needed for leftovers.

The best seafood dishes by far!!

For like 4.5 stars. Great place for a family gathering. Great ambiance. Service was really good. Delicious drinks, and phenomenal food. Would definitely go back.

Terrible service they sit us in the wrong table, They make us move from the table and tell us find where to sit, we finally got a small table We waited for 15 minutes nobody give us a menu or even bring a water really disappointed.

Great band, great prople, great atmosphere

I stopped here on my way back from the shore late night and was honestly blown away by the food! I had the mussels which was cooked perfectly, but THE Shrimp and grits with the pepper jack cheese, and chunks of andouille sausage, peppers, and tomatoes served with a side of fried green tomatoes was deliciousssss, with the creamy creole sauce on top. I was literally dancing eating my food it was so good. Not to mention the live band set the atmosphere and the service was on point. The bartender made my tequila sunrise with love 🥰 I will be back for sure. 🤩

A party of nine and asked if bill could be divided 3 ways. Seemed to be way too difficult and waitress seemed annoyed we even asked and told us we could figure it out in the end. What a nightmare and every others place we e. Even to on LBI ever had an issue doing so. Food was okay. Ordered veal and asked for medium rare. Was more well done but with the issues we were having with waitress, better to simply eat and exit no plan to ever go back here. Not sure why it’s so popular. Many better choices

Not a place to celebrate your 40th birthday! Tuna was supposed to be rare and cold and it was hot and medium well. Grapefruit salsa was a couple pieces of grapefruit with peppers and onions not really a salsa

Had a nice dinner with my son and his family. Kids menu available, and they enjoyed their choices. Calamari appetizer was delicious! Son and daughter in law raved about the steaks they had. I enjoyed the crab cake, asparagus was well prepared. Really enjoyed my dirty martini! Overall, excellent visit.

Been here once before for apps and drinks. Nothing special about it. Went to dinner on Thursday. A la cart sirloin steak costs over $40. Came out medium rare, despite ordering medium well. No sides included. Then they make you pay your check at table with their handheld machine, as they watch you...which creates an uncomfortable pressure. Automatic Tip options based off check total amount, which should never include on the tax.....you don't tip on tax! Service was just ok. I think this place attracts those who enjoy consuming alcoholic beverages first and foremost, as the bar area seems to be the focal point.

Great food and service. Get there early. It gets busy.

Loud, food was bland, tuna was overcooked when asked if I wanted rare from the bartender tuna came out medium well. Subpar for the overprice food and drinks. Definitely don’t celebrate anything special there and waste your money.

Tasty food, awesome drinks and fantastic service (thank you Sabrina). Highly recommend! Our local favorite!

Very comfy and staff was excellent

Place is always spot on, food comes out hot every time!

WAY TOO LOUD!!! My husband is a 100% disabled vet in deaf in one ear and almost deaf in the other year, it was so bad his hearing aids were amplifying, so unfortunately, he didn't hear what the waitress tried to tell him the specials were. He didn't hear that it was a barbecued Prime Rib. Who the heck Barbecue's prime rib to be dried up and burnt on the outside and charge $45?. But anyway, the food was okay. Just will not go back because it's too noisy and nothing to write home about. No, he did not send it back. No, he's not that kind of a person sadly. I would of. We just learned that we just won't go there no more because of the noise. Dogs enjoyed the burnt prime rib. So it didn't go to waste.

Great selection, terrific happy hour food items. We partake at least once a week and never are disappointed.

Greta food and service. Lively fun place.

Love this place. Tasty seafood, friendly wait staff, nice cozy atmosphere, and just off the island (LBI). Highly recommend you try Old Causeway for dinner and drinks if you're staying at LBI because it beats most restaurants on the island and is the only thing I'll come back over the bridge for while staying at LBI.

Food was delicious! The service was outstanding!!! Will definitely return!!! 🤩

Way too inconsistent. Sometimes this place is very good - sometimes it’s absolutely gross. Prices are consistent though. Too expensive, in my opinion, to be that bad.

Old Causeway Happy Hour is unbeatable! Awesome wings, awesome oysters, great fries, yummy mussels, succulent sautéed asparagus, excellent brussel sprouts, cold beers, unique calamari, bonsaiOysters, , and barkeeps Samantha and Brownie are the absolue best! Love this place! And Derick! But shhhh. Don't tell anyone. Let's keep it our little secret. Ok? Shhhhhhh......

I ordered a spicy cherry pepper burger. OMG, it waa fantastic. It was cooked perfectly medium rare as requested and 3 napkin juicy. I will be going back.

The food here is very fresh and tasteful. It been around for years. I recommend the mac and cheese with the lobster 🦞 grilled cheese. It’s out of this world! The honey bbq wings are delicious. Don’t forget that giant pretzel 🥨 with the cheese dipping sauce. Also finish it all out with dessert, their shareable size . Our Server was Samantha, she was amazing , very friendly and attentive. I would recommend asking for her. She made the experience very welcoming and her menu recommendations were on point.

It's noisy and the food is delicious! Oysters and fish tacos!

This place is a total gem of south Jersey. Been here for my birthday and came back for brunch the same week. If you are into seafood and love cozy bars this is the place to go. They have raw oyster bar but also there are a lot of cooked options. Their jersey deviled eggs and crab cakes are to die for but all the other options are pretty amazing as well. That being said, parking and seating might be limited during peak hours.

Amazing food and great atmosphere. The yellow tuna steak was amazing and the bread pudding is out of this world! Highly recommend. Ryan was the best waitress and extremely helpful. Thank you!

Nothing special about this place. The food is overpriced and the musical entertainment was subpar. For anyone looking for good food at a good price while listening to something exceptional, you've come to the wrong place.

Sabrina was our server tonight and we sat at a 2-top half-booth in the corner of the restaurant. Impressed is an understatement. Sabrina was on top of every request we had, shared the specials (in addition to some insight on the drink and food menus) and made us feel very comfortable dining with her. We took advantage of her drink and food suggestions, which did not disappoint. I overheard her interact with other tables with ease and grace. We ordered a special, fried artichoke over a creamy pesto aioli; absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection! I'd come again specifically for that as well as the Strawberry Basil Lemonade (alcohol is in this). I always enjoy the shrimp and grits every time I come but was pleasantly surprised with how much we enjoyed the new-to-us dishes we had; deviled eggs, French onion soup and shrimp cocktail. Be patient with any raw bar orders, it comes from a different part of the restaurant and may take longer, but well worth it!

Great experience delicious cocktails.

Great place, friendly staff, and fantastic food and beverages.

went for all night winter happy hour. listened to some live music, $6 wines and the fried oyster royale was awesome. the oscar fries were good as well but the sauce was kind of soupy. If they made a more traditional thicker hollandaise, it would be a 10.

I have never had a Grilled Pork Chop that literally melts in your mouth! It was absolutely delicious! Definitely 5 STARS

Awesome place to have a great meal and drinks. Service is good but a little slow for drinks. Not the servers fault. But it’s a busy place year round. Food is very good. They have great specials.

Just finished my third visit to this LBI area local favorite and we were not dissappointed. This is a wonderful tavern, steakhouse, seafood, oyster bar and almost anything else in between type of restaurant. It has an amazing menu that is well put together, with wide variety, and includes daily food and oyster specials. Every day they have great oyster specials and their soups and chowders are top notch. I have mainly come here for their steaks which I believe are the best in the area, but their sandwiches, appetizers and salads have all been fantastic. The steaks are nice size, juicy and tender, they come with a choice of sauces and I enjoyed their chimichurri. Sides are ala cart but, their homemade fries and mash potatoes were perfect additions. Leave room for dessert because this has some wonderful choices, try the ones with the locally made ice cream. Service is friendly and professional and this place is always crowded, I don’t how you get in here in the summer.

Amazing place! Food is amazing & make sure you get yourself then OC Chips!!

First time trying from out of town. Best oysters I've ever had. Great service. Wish I lived closer

Outstanding food and service atmosphere was friendly

Great food. Great staff casual atmosphere. Fresh seafood. Great steaks

Great Happy Hour,seating and food with good aervice.

Very nice place to eat, good food. and nice place to hang out and have a few drinks and watch a good band.

Everything here is amazing.... The mexiican mussels are the best mussels you will ever have in your life!

Always a great meal at OC, the best staff so friendly. I always recommend Old Causeway to anyone who asks where to get a great meal. xo

Visiting the Shore from Michigan over the long February weekend. Zero complaints. Fabulous menu. Something for everyone.

Roasted oyster is Very delicious. Add another order. Fish taco with Sea bass is very good.

Always great food.. friendly staff.

Hidden gem, at least for us! The wife wanted to come here for the burger, and we ended up loving everything. If you love manchego cheese like we do, that alone is a reason to stop. They make a cheese dip for the pretzel and the chips, and it is delicious. Dirty martini w bleu cheese stuffed olives and the oyster shooter were great as well. Can't wait to go back and try more things. Our new favorite American restaurant!

The best. 🌅 Year round perfect night out: a foodie's dream, a beach lover's night cap, and a local's go-to.

Ate here last summer and still thinking about my dinner… By far the best meal I’ve had in Manahawkin/LBI. Incredible flavor on the sauce. Got the Old Causeway Lobster Tails and my girlfriend got the Seafood Pot. Both meals were tremendous, but I was seriously blown away with my dish. Great spot right off the island, makes for an amazing date night, family dinner, or any occasion.

Lived here for a few years and never visited until now. Great food and super quick service. The wings are so far the best we've had in the area which is a great find!

Sorry, You Need Wide Screen TV's in the Restaurant Main Room Area!

We've had service that had been 4 & 5 stars but not on this last visit. It seemed as though multitasking was a challenging task.

OC Burger medium rare is top notch! Oysters are delicious. Of course the OC Ipa is the best.

Was disappointed, was expecting much better quality food than what I received. Can't say it was bad, but not up to quality I was expecting. Longhorn franchise has better steak.

service here is phenomenal as usual! One of my top 5 places to go! Big shout out to our server Severn! She is wonderful