The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House

What The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House does

The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House is a single-location, upscale seafood and steakhouse operating at 1201 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ, on the marsh directly off the causeway connecting the mainland to Long Beach Island. Founded in 2015, the restaurant is part of the Tide Table Group, a family-owned portfolio of six LBI-area restaurants co-owned by Eric and Melanie Magaziner. It serves locals, second-home owners, and seasonal tourists with a raw bar featuring locally-sourced Barnegat Bay oysters and clams (including its proprietary Parker Pearl cultivated through the Rose Cove Oyster Co-op with Barnegat Oyster Collective), wood-fired steaks cooked on 100% New Jersey oak, and crafted cocktails. The restaurant operates year-round, with live music most evenings and multiple service formats (all-day, happy hour, brunch, and catering).

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model anchored by dine-in service, augmented by a Toast Tab-powered online ordering channel, a structured catering program (raw bar units $16–$35, seafood towers $50–$99, salads), and the Ships Store e-commerce storefront for Tide Table branded merchandise and gift cards. Reservations are managed through Resy. The company is privately held, employs 29 people, and does not disclose revenue. Revenue streams combine per-cover food and beverage sales, off-premise catering transactions, and ancillary merchandise/gift card sales; pricing is unit-based across catering and store products, while full menu pricing is not publicly listed.

Underlying differentiators include a vertically-integrated oyster supply chain, documented community and environmental programs (Ocean-Friendly Restaurant certification from Surfrider Foundation in 2018, MSC-certified sustainable scallop sourcing, oyster shell recycling for reef restoration with Stockton University), and multi-decade partnerships with local fishermen and purveyors (Parsons Seafood, Viking Village/Cassidy Fish Market, J Vrola meats). The restaurant is positioned within the Tide Table Group's broader community ecosystem, including sustained collaborations with Jetty Rock Foundation, David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation, Southern Ocean County Hunger Foundation, and Alliance for A Living Ocean.

Name

The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House

Legal name

The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House

Website

https://oldcauseway.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Single-location upscale seafood and wood-fired steakhouse in Manahawkin, NJ, operated as part of Tide Table Group's six-restaurant Long Beach Island portfolio. Serves local residents and seasonal tourists with locally-sourced raw bar, catering, and branded merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-service Seafood and Steakhouse Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Seafood restaurant
• Wood-fired steakhouse
• Raw bar service
• Oyster cultivation
• Private event catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Manahawkin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Service: Full-service dining with crafted cocktails, diverse seafood and steak menu, and live music most nights. Primary revenue stream from food and beverage sales.
2. Private Events and Catering: Hosts private events including weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthday parties, and corporate events. Offers catering menu with advance notice.
3. Online Merchandise Store: Ships Store sells branded apparel (socks, clothing) and accessories from all Tide Table Group restaurants. Includes gift cards.
4. Gift Cards: Beach Haven gift card valid at Parker's Garage, Black Whale, and Bird & Betty's. Mud City/Old Causeway gift card available. Sold both online and in-restaurant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House operates a full-service, year-round upscale restaurant in Manahawkin, NJ, serving locally-sourced seafood (including a proprietary signature Parker Pearl oyster cultivated in Rose Cove), wood-fired steaks grilled on 100% New Jersey oak, craft cocktails, and live music most nights. The restaurant supplements dine-in service with off-premise catering for private events, online ordering through Toast Tab, and a branded merchandise/gift card storefront.

Product overview

The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House operates as a single-location upscale seafood and steak restaurant in Manahawkin, NJ. The establishment offers dine-in services with multiple menu options (all-day, happy hour, brunch, catering), online ordering through Toast Tab, and a branded merchandise store through the Tide Table Group. The restaurant features a raw bar with locally-sourced oysters and clams, wood-fired steaks, and crafted cocktails, with live music most evenings. The company is part of the Tide Table Group restaurant family that includes several LBI-area establishments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House — Dine-in Restaurant The flagship full-service restaurant offering upscale seafood and wood-fired steaks with a raw bar featuring local oysters (including the proprietary Parker Pearl) and clams, craft cocktails, and live music most nights. Located at 1201 E Bay Ave, Manahawkin, NJ, it serves locals and LBI visitors year-round.
• Catering Services Off-premise catering menu with raw bar selections (Briny Piney Oysters $25/dozen, Barnegat Bay Clams $16/dozen, Ceviche $35/quart, Shrimp Cocktail $28/pound), seafood towers (The Main Sail $50 for 2-4 guests; The Royal Sail $99 for 6-8 guests), salads (Steakhouse Wedge $30/half tray), and other items. Orders require 24-hour advance notice.
• Online Ordering (Toast Tab) Digital ordering platform enabling customers to order Old Causeway food online for pickup via Toast Tab integration.
• Private Events and Hosting Private event hosting including weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthday parties, anniversaries, and corporate functions at the Old Causeway location.
• Ship's Store — Branded Merchandise and Gift Cards Online retail storefront selling branded Tide Table Group apparel (socks, clothing lines), accessories, mugs, campfire mugs, and gift cards. Beach Haven gift card is valid at Parker's Garage, Black Whale, and Bird & Betty's; Mud City/Old Causeway gift card is also available. Sold online and in-restaurant.

Quantifiable outcome

• One oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water per day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rose Cove Oyster Co-opcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2018Joint oyster cultivation initiative where Tide Table restaurants cultivate their own signature Parker Pearl oyster in Rose Cove. Only New Jersey restaurant with own signature oyster. Partnership involves seed purchase from Maxwell family and ongoing cultivation with Barnegat Oyster Collective.
• Barnegat Oyster CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOyster cultivation partnership to grow Parker Pearl oysters in Rose Cove. Co-owner Matt Gregg is co-owner of Barnegat Oyster Collective. Partnership involves cultivating signature oysters for Tide Table restaurants, with Barnegat Oyster Collective delivering fresh local oysters regularly to Old Causeway raw bar.
• Jetty Rock FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership of 15+ years with Jetty and Jetty Rock Foundation for community events including Clam Jam, Coquina Jam, Crabbin' for a Cure, Eskimo Outreach, and Oyster Recycling Program. Hosts Team Selection Night and fundraising events.
• David's Dream & Believe Cancer FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partner for Crabbin' for a Cure annual event raising money for families battling cancer in the local community. Tide Table restaurants host the fundraising dinner event.
• Southern Ocean County Hunger FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-owner Melanie Magaziner serves on board of Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean County. Hosts Bourbon and Bites fundraiser at Old Causeway to support local food banks and hungry families.
• Stockton UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in oyster pilot program starting 2015. Worked with university on oyster recycling research and program development for Tuckerton Reef creation.
• Parsons SeafoodcoreOthersLocal shellfish distributor run by Dale Parsons, fifth generation commercial bayman. Supplies clams and shellfish 52 weeks a year. Partner in Oyster Recycling Program sending shells back for reef restoration.
• Viking Village (Barnegat Light)coreOthersLocal commercial fishing docks and fish market in Barnegat Light. Home to scallop boats and longline tuna fleet. Provides fresh seafood including yellowfin tuna, scallops, and local catch. Cassidy Fish Market serves as wholesaler for Tide Table restaurants.
• J Vrola (Vrola)coreOthersCenter of plate specialist meat purveyor from South Amboy, NJ. Supplies all black angus beef from small midwest farms - hand-cut, grass-fed and grain finished with no hormones or antibiotics. Custom cuts for Old Causeway steaks including NY Strip, Rib Eye, Porterhouse, and Filet Mignon.
• Reynolds LandscapingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for local events and fundraisers. Reynolds family helps set up and decorate events including Eskimo Outreach. Mark Reynolds is third generation involved in growing Southern Ocean County community.
• Reynold's Floral MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWedding vendor partner for Parker Garage weddings, providing floral arrangements for private events. Family business run by daughter Katie Nugent.
• Alliance for A Living OceanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-term supporter of Alliance for A Living Ocean at the LBI Longboard Classic event and environmental initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Grand Central Oyster Bar: Iconic, century-old NYC raw bar and full-service seafood restaurant in Grand Central Terminal. Comparable as a benchmark oyster house operator with broader scale, while Old Causeway represents a smaller, locally-sourced regional version of the same raw bar heritage.
• Peter Luger Steak House: Legendary Brooklyn steakhouse serving dry-aged prime beef in a no-frills, high-credibility setting. Comparable to Old Causeway's steakhouse positioning on the premium/hand-cut beef side, while operating at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• The Lobster House: Long-standing, family-run New Jersey shore seafood restaurant in Cape May with raw bar, fine seafood dining, and catering. Closest direct comparable to Old Causeway in terms of locally-sourced NJ coastal seafood, full-service format, and shore-community positioning.
• Pearl Oyster Bar: Small, acclaimed NYC oyster and seafood restaurant with a tight, locally-sourced menu and intimate dining room. Comparable to Old Causeway's single-location, oyster-centric, chef-driven seafood concept.
• The Rusty Nail: Mantoloking, NJ shore seafood and steak restaurant on the bay with waterfront dining and a local following. Directly comparable to Old Causeway's combination of seafood, steaks, and waterfront bay-side atmosphere serving the northern Jersey Shore.
• Dock's Oyster House: Historic Atlantic City oyster and seafood institution with a curated raw bar and full-service dining. Directly comparable to Old Causeway's oyster-house positioning, raw bar focus, and upscale NJ shore dining experience.
• The Crab House: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ seafood restaurant focused on crabs, raw bar, and casual-to-mid-tier full-service dining. Comparable as a Jersey Shore seafood destination competing for the same LBI/southern NJ tourist traffic.

Emerging players

• Eventide Oyster Co. Portland, Maine oyster bar and seafood restaurant built around a tight raw bar program and New England-sourced shellfish. Comparable to Old Causeway as a chef-driven oyster house with strong local sourcing and cult brand status in its region.

Regional players

• Striped Bass: Philadelphia seafood-focused fine dining restaurant known for its raw bar and oyster program. Comparable to Old Causeway as an oyster-and-seafood driven upscale concept serving a regional market rather than a single beach community.
• Island Creek Oyster Bar: Boston, MA restaurant showcasing Island Creek's own oyster farm alongside a raw bar and seafood-forward menu. Comparable to Old Causeway in combining farm-to-restaurant oyster exclusivity with a full seafood dining program and strong local brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OldCauseway
• Instagraminstagram.com/oldcauseway
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-old-causeway-steak-&-oyster-house

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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