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    Boxcar Bar & Grill

    3.9 (154 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Covino (from Covino and Rich)
    Rosie H.

    All the way from Cali, this place does not disappoint. Ambiance is amazing and right next to the train station for a quick drink. The food has so much flavor and variety. I tried everything! The owner is so passionate about his food and the customer experience. You have to stop by for the sangria and shrimp.

    Boxcar Spritz at the bar.

    Great place for a drink and a burger after work. Burger was yummy, the Boxcar Spritz refreshing and the service was attentive and friendly. Will have to go back and try an entree.

    Rice Balls
    Emily P.

    Had a great dinner here. The chicken wings were very crispy and crunchy! I also loved the cauliflower appetizer! The Truffle Mushroom Ravioli are a must try for your meal! Food is solid at Boxcar, I will definitely be back soon!

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    rod h.

    The vibe is friendly. The service is spot on. The food is delicious. It's a restaurant in a train station at Short Hills but it feels like being welcomed into somebody's home who also has a bad ass restaurant in it as well. I've been there several times, and it keeps getting better every time I visit. The food is spot on. Simple not too fussy. There hasn't been one thing that I've had that hasn't been delicious. They don't seem to miss a beat. The meatballs. When they arrived, there was no ricotta. I'm thinking, what's going on? Until the first bite. I wanted to apologize to someone for just thinking it. So, good. Firm but soft. Moist because they were cooked perfectly. These meat balls need no ricotta. You couldn't ask for a more perfect meatball. The Arancine were amazing. The rice perfectly cooked. Not too soft. The crust perfectly crunchy. The flavor, just the right amount of cheese. The texture between the crispy and softness is just great. The mushroom ravioli was a standout. Wild mushroom ravioli with shaved truffle. There was no perfunctory blessing of the dish with some awful truffle product. Straight up legit. The pizza. Neopolitan style. Probably, the best I've had in years in this area regardless of style. The pepperoni pizza is like a tutorial on how to cook a pizza. I could keep on going but then I'd just start to drool and embarrass myself. These guys get it. They'll doing great, simple food and getting all the easy things right and finding details that would go unnoticed except for the fact that when you have to leave you realize you had a great time. Nevermind the taps are filled with delicious selections. Things you don't see everywhere. Untied IPA. Brick City. Delicious. Curated.

    Yes the glass is tilted by design
    Marcus S.

    Came here for drinks and appetizers on a 2nd stop and was treated to good service which is always a good start. We got the Jumbo wings and Teriyaki cauliflower I believe, I can't quite remember. The wings were great. True to size, crispy and saucy - something that is a miss with many places that serve up buffalo wings. The Cauliflower however was a bit more forgettable. The presentation was excellent up until is I realized it was it was cauliflower head with the sauce drizzled on top. A couple problems with this. Having to cut it up was king of a pain, especially as a shared appetizer. It didn't seem cooked much so it was tough to cut into. Lastly it didn't seem like the flavor blended fully with it. As I mentioned it's like the sauce was drizzled on rather it was cooked alongside the cauliflower so it could marinate a bit. Needless to say it was disappointing, so I'd avoid this. The drinks were good. Priced expectedly, but they use the good stuff and you can tell. I'd like to give this place another shot. It's outside the the train station but away from lots of foot traffic so it's a good balance.

    Desiree F.

    My friends and I got together after work for drinks and food. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. At first I didn't see where the restaurant was but it is located right by the train station. I walked in and found some seats by the bar where we sat. Amy was our bartender and she was good. I only drank so I had Merlot. My friends got food and drinks which they enjoyed. There is no happy hour here fyi. The bill wasn't too bad. All in all we enjoyed our time.

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    Great burgers and great service! This is a great neighborhood spot that's a fun place to watch a game or just hang out for drinks and food.

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    11 months ago

    A very special restaurant. Everyone makes you feel like you are home. Food is amazing. The burgers and pizza are my favorite.

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    The food was very tasty and the service was gracious. A great place to eat when returning from NYC.

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    Super cute place. Service was friendly and food came out in a timely manner. Definitely will be going back.

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    Relaxed upscale atmosphere with terrific service and food. Highly recommend both the wings and cocktails here.

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