attended a kid's birthday party here on a 95-degree day. The only accessible place to get water…read moreappeared to be a walk-in refrigerator that several guests were clearly using throughout the event. As I approached the door--something many others had done before me--I was abruptly stopped by a man who turned out to be the owner. He rudely told me "NO," and then followed up with "Would you walk into a refrigerator in a restaurant?" Honestly, if the refrigerator was in the middle of where the party was being held, then yes, I probably would--especially if there was no signage saying it was off-limits. Only after this encounter did he put up an "Employees Only" sign, which tells me it wasn't clearly marked before. This could have been handled in a much more respectful and professional manner. The owner's attitude was unnecessarily rude and confrontational. If he expects people not to go in, proper signage should be in place before the event begins, not after making guests feel unwelcome.

Never had this kind of experience. Our friends told us about this place so decided to go together…read more It's a nice small closed off place which outdoor and indoor seating. They brew their stuff there and they encase the drinks there with a little machine. We ordered 2 sets of flights so the four of us can try all the flavors. Some weren't to out taste and a couple were so it's nice we can have this experience. We ended up taking a bug can home to enjoy later.

The curb appeal is the first thing that caught our attention--it's such a beautiful and inviting…read moreplace! Once you walk inside, the modern ambience is just as impressive. Everything we had was delicious! We started with the calamari, escargot, and tuna tartare, and honestly, we couldn't pick a favorite. Our main meals were just as good. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was amazing too! Our server friendly and attentive, and we never felt rushed. Great food, great service, and such a cool atmosphere. We had a great experience and will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

Upscale tavern with elevated bar food…read more Wings with Alabama white bbq sauce. Petite wings with a tangy white sauce. Excellent. Chopped salad - a variety of mixed greens and veggies well chopped. Nicely prepared. Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos - 3 tacos with large chunks of fresh Mahi Mahi. Garnished with red cabbage slaw and guac. Served with a side of rice. Top notch fish tacos that I highly recommend. The exterior is adorned with beautiful plants and flowers. The interior is bright and contemporary with a farmhouse vibe. Plus plenty of perfectly positioned screens to watch your favorite game. The service was on point for the most part. Our server was great but I think he was working too many tables bye himself so we kinda missed the opportunity to order a second round of drinks. We are definitely adding Black Rabbit to our regular rotation. Give it a try.

Looking for the best wings in the area? Look no further! Tap and Growler is your local corner bar…read morethat makes the best wings with the biggest variety of flavors, hands down. Always cooked crispy to perfection without having to specify, which is how it should be. No stretchy chicken skin or rubbery meat found here! Each time we visit, we get three orders of wings to split and usually another sauce or two on the side to try. We really enjoy the dry rubs and they don't skimp on the seasoning either. There's always plenty floating in the bottom of the basket for extra dipping. I couldn't go through all the wing flavors we've had since that would take quite some time, but you should definitely try the Chupacabra and squeeze the lime. The sweet potato fries with Chipotle aioli are definitely worth getting too. Just a heads up, this place can get REAL busy during peak times (ie: Friday and Saturday night), so plan your visit accordingly. There are usually 1-2 bartenders who are also acting as servers, so it may take a few extra minutes, but it is well worth the wait. Staff has always been friendly and welcoming. TLDR: Great local bar serving up the best wings in town. Give them a few extra minutes to serve you if you show up on a Friday or Saturday

Great local dive bar! We went on a Friday night and it was busy. Hard to get a take when it gets…read morethat busy but we got lucky. You should order your food before your drinks because the food takes awhile but it is so worth it. The food comes out hot. The wings were so crispy and we had so many options for dry and wet sauces. I got the Nashville hot dry rub. They get a really good coat of seasoning in the wings but I did wish it was SPICIER given it was three flames (the highest). Looking forward to going back and trying a new sauce.

Service is not too good. Servers seem tired, and there was one who was misbehaving…read more Food was alright tasty but portions ran small Nice atmosphere

Sport bar /restaurant with many tv on for football season…read more The food was good, I tried for the first time duck wings , it was a nice surprise, and the salmon entree was balanced. Salmon rice and string beans. Great combo. Chris did very well, great service!

I have been in Central New Jersey for so long, but never visited this place.. I googled places to…read moreeat and they showed up with good reviews.. almost like a hidden gem very close to Edison.. parking is at the backside.. decently sized of parking and then you got to walk to the front entrance .. inside is spacious.. lots of seats to sit and eat . Service was very good... Look like a laid-back, please, with soft music and lots of old couples.. looked like a home for most of them, which is really good to see :) looks like everyone knew everyone inside the bar.. the bar had a lot of options.. I like the fact that they had blue moon on tap and not in bottles.. price was reasonable . Got a fried pickle, which was OK... overall a good experience . 4 stars .

Last Saturday night, I went out to Kc's Korner in South Plainfield to check out a friend's band…read morethat was playing live music out on the Patio. This was my first time at Kc's Korner, and the overall experience left me with a good impression. Like the other reviewers say here, it's a great neighborhood bar! We were a party of three. After parking in the private lot, we entered Kc's from the patio entrance in the back. We were greeted by a hosts. I think he first wanted to bring us inside, but then my friend told him we were there for the music on the patio. We ordered food. My vegetarian husband and our vegan friend both went with plain quesadillas (just with the veggies) and non-alcoholic drinks. I went all-in and ordered a Kc's Classic Smash Burger with fries, and a side of onion rings (which my hubs and I ended up sharing). My friend and husband said the quesadillas were good. My hubs said it was better than he expected being a bar and all. The onion rings were really good - tasty batter and fried perfectly. My smash burger was fantastic - hit the spot. I saw that the Patio drink menu had Surfside and Suncruiser canned drinks. I asked our bartender what she thought. She was cool and gave me her take on them. I appreciated that she chatted with me and gave honest input. So I ordered them here for the first time, and they are pretty good! That night, it looked like only 3 people were working the front of the house, so they were busy, but they were on it and were still friendly and outgoing. The place really has a good vibe. Again, great neighborhood bar!

NEW BRUNSWICK: As proud alumni of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, we love being able to bring…read moreBrie along to one of the city's coolest long-standing hangs, the Ale 'N 'Wich Pub pub. Their outdoor patio is perfect for leashed and friendly dogs, with tables & chairs, a fantastic The Simpsons TV show mural, and a couple of cozy covered nooks. We were lucky to be served by the awesome bartender Chris, who happily chatted with us about our favorite bourbons. It is a full bar with some genuinely interesting options, including Eric LeGrand bourbon whiskey. His story is as powerful as the pour: after a career-ending injury at Rutgers, he has gone on to become a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and a member of the New Jersey Hall of Fame. It is best to visit on the early side before the place hits its lively stride.

Owner was extremely rude and disrespectful. Ruined the atmosphere of the pub entirely. I would not…read morerecommend coming here as there are plenty of other bars in the area where you will actually have fun and be treated with respect.

Tommy's Tavern is definitely one of the popular places; it's always crowded if you go in during…read moreLunch or Dinner times, finding parking can be a problem too, so plan ahead. We had Brunch at "The One", the Rooftop at Tommy's and the overall setting was so beautiful. Since it was the height of summer, it was less crowded, so we were able to get seated at the sofa lounge which was more comfortable. Menu (food) is little different at the rooftop when compared to their regular Menu, but it still had a good selection. We ordered different Appetizers and Cocktails, everything tasted great. Staff are very accommodating, and the service was quick. Definitely recommend

I did not think I would ever come back here. Not because of the experience or anything, just that…read moreit is in New Jersey which is many miles away from me across multiple states. So how did I wind up back here? Bit of a story but if you read my first review you'll see how I met a friend that I met online 13 years ago for the first time and this was the place we went for dinner after an event. Well, now a year later, her and I were traveling together north to Parsippany and this was the closest restaurant that looked appealing. It was not until we enter the parking lot I said out loud, this is where we had our first dinner. Anyways, enough of that love story. I really want to give this two stars for service but the food really pushed it over the top. So all in all I will keep it as a four star review. I want to address the food first, I had the short rib tacos, and my partner had eggplant caprice flatbread. I had a bite of hers which I absolutely enjoyed, eggplant had a nice crisp to it which really made it enjoyable. The short rib tacos... holy crap! Mind blown. I did not expect such great flavor in such a small bite. Everything about the tacos packed a punch. I would much rather have had six tacos and no chips and salsa. As for the service, this is where I got frustrated and my cash tip hopefully reconcile with my server. We dined on the rooftop which was completely empty minus a couple at the bar. We seated and ordered our beverages. I did not get my lime with my lemon water. After we ordered our meals, and received them, a server never came back to check in with us. I wasn't a big fan of her attitud either. It started to get busy I noticed that the host kept seating everyone around us when there was an entire floor to sit people at. Not sure if they're trying to keep people in one specific area but for how slow it was they certainly could've given everyone more privacy. I'm pretty sure the couple that was seated next to us got up and left for that reason. Cannot say I will not be back but who knows when I'll be traveling through again.

Our family entered Hailey's with heavy hearts. I think I can speak for all of us and say, we left…read morea little lighter. The staff, the atmosphere, other patrons and the food! Perfect recipe! If I was local, I would be a regular.

Great experience with a large party at Hailey's. The waiter was out to check on us regularly and…read morethe food was delicious. I hadn't been there in over 15 years and the place has the same bar feel.

I arrived in New Brunswick by train, which is to say I trusted the machinery of civilization to…read moredeliver me to lunch. It did. A short walk later, I found myself at Destination Dogs, a place I had seen in photographs that suggested capaciousness. In reality, it is smaller.  This is not a complaint, just an observation.  I remember once hearing something about the contents of small packages. At 12:30 the place was full. Packed with humanity and appetite. I was seated quickly, as if someone had anticipated my hunger in advance. From the bar came the sound of construction crews discussing their midday rituals. Apparently this is where they come on Fridays, to repair themselves while they repair the city. It explained everything. Service was swift and attentive, a minor miracle given the crowd. I began with a Scotch egg, an item that seemed to have wandered in from another story entirely. I ordered it for that reason. I had always imagined my first Scotch egg would be eaten in an English pub under low ceilings and older regrets. Instead, here it was. Perfectly crisp, warm, and generous. The universe does not ask for permission. Then came the main event. The menu is an atlas of hot dogs. Domestic. International. Proteins in tube form arranged like possibilities. There is even an invitation to build your own, which I accepted. I attempted to recreate a favorite from Crif Dogs, a thing called the Spicy Redneck. Bacon wrapped dog. Pickled jalapenos. Coleslaw. Simple in theory. Destination Dogs improved upon it in every way that matters. The bacon crisped with purpose. The jalapenos spoke clearly. The coleslaw behaved. The hot dog itself seemed proud to be there. All of this, plus a 16 ounce beer, cost me about twenty five dollars with tip. A small price for order in a chaotic universe. Five stars. Not because perfection exists, but because this comes close enough to make the argument.

Delicious! Great variety of sausages and toppings to choose from. If it's your first time, I…read moreencourage you to pick something off the menu and you won't be disappointed. Service was awesome, walked in 2 mins before happy hour and the waiter took our beer order in record time. He was also very attentive during our entire meal. I ordered the Andouille Armstrong and it was my fav, great snap on the dog and all the flavors complimented each other great, I also had the Si Si Guey, wasn't my favorite but wasn't horrible, I wasn't a fan of the chorizo, I felt the toppings made this hot dog. As for ambiance, it's a bar, has TV, liquor, beer, etc., but clean. If I was local I'd be a regular!

We were pleasantly surprised by how well prepared their wings were during the $1 Wing Wednesday…read moredeal! Super crispy skin, without having to ask for 'extra crispy' or 'fried hard'. We got half Cajun dry rub, half gochujang sauce - both flavors were great. We both ordered entrees from the specials menu - the spicy chicken rigatoni was *actually* spicy and flavorful, and the fiesta chicken salad was fresh and crisp. The drinks were also strong & tasty. Prior to this dinner visit, I've been here once before, sitting at the bar for lunch - I had a house salad with chicken - also great! The atmosphere is cool and somewhat sporty, but still feels like a standard sit-down restaurant. The service is great around lunch/early dinner time, but can become a little laggy once the place starts to fill up and get busy.

My mom and I stopped by Gabriele's for dinner and had a pretty good experience overall, with a few…read morethings that could definitely be improved. To start, we ordered the Loaded Bacon Potato Soup and the French Onion Soup. My loaded potato soup was rich, creamy, and full of flavor--definitely one of the highlights of the meal. For our entrées, I ordered the Short Rib Grilled Cheese with a side of Cajun Curly Fries, and my mom had the burger. To drink, I had the Hawaiian Martini, and my mom ordered a beer. The Hawaiian Martini was delicious and easily my favorite part of the meal. The biggest downside was the service. The restaurant wasn't busy, but it felt understaffed. We ended up being helped by a second server partway through our meal, and the overall service was slower than expected. My mom also wasn't happy with the temperature of her food, which took away from her experience. Overall, the food and drinks were enjoyable--especially the soup and the Hawaiian Martini--but the inconsistent service and food temperature issues kept it from being a perfect visit.