Butch Kowals

Went on July 20, 2026, with a friend during happy hour, and I have to say I really enjoyed this…read moreplace! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Even employees who weren't our servers checked in as they walked by to make sure everything was okay, which really stood out. We each had two drinks, a steak entrée, and shared a dessert. Even after leaving a tip, we only spent $52.50 per person, which was an amazing value. It's not easy to find a spot with great food, excellent service, and reasonable prices all in one. I can't wait to come back! If you're looking for a casual happy hour with delicious food that won't break the bank, I definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Came here to meet up with some friends on a Friday night. We started out at the bar and then the…read moregroup grew so we moved to a table, outgrew that table and moved to another table. They had no issues accomodating us, which was great. My first drink order was a watermelon martini and it was pretty good. Ordered some wings and fries and the wings were really good and really spicy. Had a second drink and it was good as well. The music was okay but the vibes were pretty good. Its a great laid back hang out spot with good drinks, tv and good vibes

Atmosphere

S'mores brownie dessert

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Flank Steak Chimichurri

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4.5(256 reviews)

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Happy hour was wonderful Tried almost everything in the…read moremenu I have no complaints I come back

Had a great experience at Blue Sunday Bar & Grill! The vibe and atmosphere were amazing, the drinks…read morewere really good, and the service made the experience even better. Our waiter, Andres, was attentive, fast, and so sweet. He made sure we had everything we needed and was very welcoming. Definitely a great spot to enjoy good food, drinks, and a nice atmosphere. I would absolutely come back!

Restaurant seating side

Lamb Chops

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CRAB DIP

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4.6(57 reviews)

Watch the Knicks game there had a great time. The service was great great vibe. The price of the…read moredrinks we had were really good and they got the job done, overall very fun time. Highly recommend.

Parking was tuff, but worth it. Good service and good food. Good beer selection. Loaded chicken…read morebowl hit the spot. I'm gonna bookmark this one!

Burger cooked as ordered and the fries were tasty

Buffalo wings were hearty and good. That blue cheese was so yummy

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The fish and chips. Very good. The batter for the fish was everything

Rocky's Bar & Grill

4.3(27 reviews)

0.7 mi

Great place to get your Rock on with Your Moms hot band. We…read moresang and danced all night long. They are so talented. Big fan of there's. Wish they would play more often in central jersey.

Best bar pies around, wings are great also. Lots of TV , pool table, darts etc , great bartenders..read more

Pool Table

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Decked out for the Holidays

The Irving Inn Social

4.3(408 reviews)

0.7 mi

1st time in Rahway and we stayed at the Watt Hotel it was late and we wanted a burger... this place…read morewas in literally a few doors down so we decided to stop by. For starters we had the shrimp tacos!!! $17 for 2 but worth every penny! And they were by far The best I've ever had!! Very fresh toppings and perfectly seasoned. And I loved the green sauce they topped it with. For dinner my husband and I split the $19 classic burger and substituted the fries for a Caesar salad. We also subbed the cheddar cheese for the smoked Gouda and omg chefs kiss!! Ordered it medium and It was cooked perfectly! For drinks we had a coke soda $3.50 and an uptown girl (lychee martini) $14 Both were good. The servers were really nice. The vibe was laid back. The volume of the music was perfect. The bathrooms were really clean. If ever in the area again I'd definitely come back!

I went to The Irving Social on April 7, 2026, and it definitely didn't disappoint--this wasn't my…read morefirst visit, and it continues to be a favorite! I love their Caesar salad--it's consistently delicious and one of the main reasons I keep coming back. The service is always awesome, and the staff makes the experience even better. The ambiance of the place is also a big plus--great vibes all around, whether you're catching up with friends or just stopping by to unwind. It's a perfect spot for a quick happy hour. On top of that, I find their prices to be very fair for the quality you get. Overall, I would absolutely recommend, this place is a solid go-to and you won't be disappointed!

Dining room

Grilled salmon with brocollini and apple purée with a side of greens.

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Jambalaya (risotto based... hand to Bible this is so flipping good!)

Fork

4.0(42 reviews)

I really wanted to give this place a try, but I left pretty disappointed. Not only was it…read moreexpensive, but the food just didn't deliver. I started with a drink that was just okay, nothing special, but not terrible either. For an appetizer, we ordered the octopus, and unfortunately it was not good. The sauce didn't taste great, and the octopus itself didn't taste great either , which already set the tone for what I was about to have next. For my entrée, I had the Dijon salmon (not pictured), and it was honestly so bad. It had a very strong, fishy taste, and I couldn't get through it, I left most of it on the plate. I'm not one to complain, and since I was there with my kids, I just paid the bill and left. The space itself is pretty, but the food is no bueno. Also I found the menu was limited, it wasn't clear what their specialty is, and nothing really stood out or made me want to try something else. Overall, not a place I'd return to nor recommend.

A medium sized venue with low mood lighting. Gives upscale energy & vibes. Staff were very friendly…read more& efficient. They also were fun, not afraid to joke around with you as part of your experience. Parking here is a true pain though. Metered street parking mainly (Free after a certain time), but there is also a parking garage. It does have a very nice bar area, but I did not take a picture of it. For food we had the Dumplings appetizer, El Presidente, & Mama's Chicken. Drinks we had The Purple Drink (Yes, that's its name) & Simple Man. All of the food was absolutely delicious. Even the complimentary bread was great. It comes with a "cinnamon apple" butter? Not sure, but it was excellent. Overall, worth a return trip. Grades: Dumplings: A+ El Presidente: A+ Mama's Chicken: A The Purple Drink: A Simple Man: A+

Shrimp fettuccine

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Firehouse Eatery & Pub

3.4(88 reviews)

0.5 mi

Pretty good place to get a drink, there is a lot of firemen memorabilia. Next time will get some…read morefood.

I recently had an excellent meal here with some business associates. They offer a lot of various…read moresandwiches and other bar style food. Food was prepared perfectly and cooked to order. Service was great and the red was clean. I'd definitely recommend this spot if you're looking for something quick and good.

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Patches of fire departments

La Chula

4.1(81 reviews)

Stumbled upon this gem. The interior is small but very colorful and full of culture. The food was…read moredelicious, their corn off the Cobb in a cream sauce was AMAZING I even ordered an extra to go. The staff were friendly and explained what some of the dishes were. Drinks are just OK i didn't love them but i will definitely be back for food.

They were playing more style club music which was pretty cool and very unique for a restaurant but…read morethey also have kind of like a club towards the back right of the establishment which is pretty cool. Service was mediocre the servers all speak Spanglish so it's very difficult to understand them. I had the birria tacos which were very delicious and I got four which is unusual but they are very small and not very fulfilling.

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Wet Ticket Brewing

4.5(95 reviews)

Visited for the first time for a friends birthday and I really enjoyed myself. I am not a beer…read moredrinker but I did enjoy a blood orange seltzer and the "crush the slush peach guava." I love that you can try 4oz, 10oz, 16oz, or purchase a 4 pack of cans. Service was quick as ordering is at the bar. Staff does come around to clear and garbage and/or empty glasses. Since my friend invited around 10 people, she got there early to grab tables in the back. Loved spending time here, would return to try other beers on tap!

Was in Rahway area and wanted to go to this brewery for a long time .. I have tried wet ticket IPAs…read morefrom shops .. trying their location for the first time .. parking is tough. We kept looking and then had to pay in the parking garage opposite .. was crowded that day . Service was average . Didn't know that this was a buy your own food ! Just had a snack that they sold . Wish there was food . Next time I know I have to get my own food ! Ambience was ok. They didn't have many options on draft . They ran out of almost all drafts . We had to buy a 4 pack tin and they popped one out to serve us . There wasn't any hazy beers on tap. Wish , being a brewery they had more options . The hazy beers from the Tin was super good too ! It was called fully juiced ! It was ok experience overall .. 3 stars ...

Samples for purchase

The back room

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Inside with Tim, the owner and head brewer and co-owner, Al

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