Went there for Mother's Day brunch. We sat outside on the patio and it was a lovely space. We ordered the burger which was well prepared & the fries were good. Also had the Chicken & Waffles. Fried chicken was really crispy. The waffles were really sweet tasted more like funnel cake. Also ordered Lobster Cobb, which was disappointing. I can't complain about the lobster but the rest of the salad was so-so. I expected hard boiled egg in the Cobb and the greens mix was more radicchio and greens that were more stem than leaf. Dessert was so-so. The Black Cherry Clafoutis was more rubbery than creamy. The pistachios ice cream that accompanied it was delicious and the best part of my meal today. read more

So I was a little nervous about going here after I read all the slow service reviews. But luckily that wasn't our experience. Our drinks came pretty quickly and our waiter was friendly and attentive. The lobster cobb salad was good, but not fantastic. My husband's filet was much more rare than he would've liked. But the star of the show was my eight year old son's double cheeseburger. He shared with me and it was one of the better burgers I've had recently. Decor and ambience is really cool, industrial vibe going on. Loved the sayings at the bar that would change every 10 min or so. All in all, great addition to the Berkeley Heights area.. read more

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Hidden gem. It's not downtown but located in a hotel but the food is great. I had the fried chicken bucket with mashed potatoes and collard greens and it was delicious. My wife had a past dish that she also loved. We paired it all with a Manhattan and a good bottle of South African red wine. read more

Ordered the turkey club from here for lunch on 4/28/23. Was in the area for my cousins wedding that night. Definitely will come back again.

The atmosphere, the open garage with fire pit, the food, & the staff! So glad we finally made it to Grain & Cane! We will 100% be returning very soon. The food & drinks were all fantastic & our server, Atef, was the best! read more

Food came out cold and lacked flavor. It wasn't busy when we were there so not sure why.

Just went there for dinner Saturday. The atmosphere is great very fun and upbeat but can still hear each other talk. When we were first seated they put us at a table but we wanted to be in a booth. They accommodated us by making the switch which was really nice. The food is great. We had the vegetable pizza which was really good I would recommend. One of us had the lobster salad which was a big portion and they were generous with the lobster. My husband had the fluke which is a light fish and he thought it was delicious. Start with the bourbon sweet potatoes- such a treat. The service was good as well.The only negative was that the margarita drink was mostly ice and at $16 that was a bit disappointing, so go with a beer or a glass of wine.We will definitely go back! read more

Great menus (lunch and dinner) and great ambiance! The CCBT is absolutely incredible. My husband got the Lobster Cobb Salad and he loved it too. We shared the sprouts and chokes dish which was a very generous portion but delicious. read more

Grain and Cane - American Near Me - Berkely Heights, New Jersey

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$$$$$$$$$$ for a couple of drinks appeziters and entre. Too much money for my taste. But I came here with my bf to give him a different restaurant to go for his birthday. It had a romantic setting. I enjoyed it. I could probably enjoy my time with him somewhere else read more

Grain and Cane - American Near Me - Berkely Heights, New Jersey

Just had lunch here, fresh ingredients made the food excellent! Our server Peter was awesome and drinks were on point. We will definitely return. read more

Grain and Cane - Bar area - American Near Me - Berkely Heights, New Jersey

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The food, atmosphere and service was impeccable. Best we've had in a long time. Highly recommend!

Grain and crane is a popular restaurant attached to a embassy suites hotel. Large open restaurant with a big bar and loungy seating, you'll find a spot you'll love. We came to dine with our friends and baby, which the staff was very accommodating to. We started off with some drinks which seemed to be pretty well balanced. For apps we got the crispy calamari (wish the portion was a little bigger, enough for one..not so much two or a group) chicken pops, onion soup and crab cake all of which was very tasty. The crab cake is a must! The sauce it came with was so good (i also tried it with the aoli i saved from th calamari and that a great move!) for shrimp scampi was a large portion, fresh, crunchy bread crumbs sprinkled over the top and a little spice to add a kick..I loved it. My boyfriend said the scallops were pretty good, but not necessarily his favorite. Our guest enjoyed their entrees as well ( sorry for the lack of pictures, baby was having a blast with the menu). Over all a cool and yummy place to check out ! read more

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I had dinner with my business associates... very unique atmosphere, great bar and a diversified menu. The service and staff were outstanding... can't wait to go back. read more

We came into town for my husband to attend his 50th Highschool reunion. He grew up nearby and we just wanted to relax in the bar and have a nice glass of wine. They only had one white wine and it was a grocery store grade.... which is fine ! EXCEPT !! they were charging $18 a glass for a wine that cost $14 a bottle. Ridiculous . We were stunned and very disappointed. Stayed three days at the hotel and never went back. Can only imagine how overpriced everything else was. D I S A P P O I N T E D . read more

This was our first time here. It just recently opened. Our server was very personable. The atmosphere I. The bar area was pretty cool. My wife had a cocktail from the bar and the second was not as good as the first. I think the bar should offer some creative cocktails. There were no bourbon drinks that the waiter could offer such as mulled drink. Our meal was good. The presentation was really nice. The flavor was also good and the proportion was a nice size. Many others were ordering the burgers and sitting outside. We will be back. read more

Minus one star for the wack desert. It was frozen. I guess they get it from somewhere else and didn't have time to defrost it. The rest of the food was good. Turkey blt and chicken sandwich. Oh and the salad was delicious. read more

My wife and I tried this new local restaurant for my birthday. As the restaurant was fairly new, the service was just ok as they work out their kinks. The food took a while to come out but they gave us complimentary drinks which was a nice gesture. When he dinner was served, I must say my food was amazing! I had the braised short rib and it was Gigantic and tasty. Cooked to perfection. My wife had a fish dish and she enjoyed it. I would definitely give the restaurant a try. read more

Grain and Cane - American Near Me - Berkely Heights, New Jersey

Probably the worst experience I had in a food joint Drinks were watered down Food cold Server was good read more

Great local spot with good drinks and something for everyone on the menu. I'm gluten free and our waiter did a nice job explaining what was GF vs. not. I had the burger and the GF bun was solid. Frose was fun as well. Will return! read more

Beautiful bar and restaurant and so nice to have a new local restaurant on the scene. They are very new, so they need to work out their kinks. I have been there 3 times now, so it's safe to review. The good stuff: Vegetables and salads are really nice and very large portions. Brussels w/ beets, and the artichokes are delish. The burger and fries are excellent, so stick with that. The ok stuff: Smoked trout app was very decent, and a huge portion for $12. Fried chicken is good enough, but the biscuit is hard as a rock, and inedible. The bad stuff: Pizzas are downright awful. Soft bread, and broccolini is just broccoli....the sausage pizza was sent back. Skip the pizzas, we live in NJ, you can do better elsewhere. Wines by the glass nice, but they advertised a French white, which they have never had. The very bad stuff: Bar service is very kind. However, on 4 occasions, we have seen the wrong bill and the wrong credit card being given back to patrons. It is so uncomfortable to watch and not sure how you can screw this up time and time again. The BEST stuff: The manager, Kyle. He is an asset to this establishment. What a great guy. Tries to make everything work. It's definitely a great place to meet for a drink and appetizer....I think they need to train their staff better and then everything might flow better. A+ for hospitality! read more

Still new and has some kinks to work out but overall good food. Favorite is the Amish chicken and the CCBLT. The decor is industrial meets rustic. The patio during warm weather is a plus. read more

Grain and Cane - Updated lunch and dinner menu. - American Near Me - Berkely Heights, New Jersey

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Grain & Cane is a great addition to Berkeley Heights. Even being attached to a hotel, it's a must attend spot. There are still some kinks that need to be worked out being that it opened a month or two ago. I came to the restaurant on a Friday without a reservation at 8:00 and was turned away. There were 7 tables opened, and they kept their reservations open for over 30 mins. I could have easily say down and enjoyed my meal without turning away other reservations. I am sure they will get better with flipping tables and allowing adhoc walk-ins. I returned the following day and enjoyed the chicken lollipops and crab cake as an appetizer which were excellent. The crab cakes were a clear winner. For the meals, we enjoyed the lobster Cobb salad (amazing), burger (amazing), beet salad which wasn't great, there was more Brussels sprouts than beets, and the beef short short rib which needed more seasoning. All in all it's was a good meal. I recommend enjoying the outdoor patio as it's perfect on a summer night. We will be back here for sure, whether it sitting at the bar for cocktails, or enjoying dinner outside. read more

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Came here for dinner and was really impressed with the ambiance, food and service. Menu options are a bit pricey but worth it. Loved the rigatoni bolognese! Will definitely be back. read more

In April, I spent a small amount of time there with a bridal party pre-wedding. The bartender was responsive and the drinks were excellent. Saturday was my second experience with Grain & Cane, and I came with a dinner date. We arrived around 6 pm and were asked if we had made reservations. We hadn't. However, the hostess was extremely gracious and sat us within 10 minutes of our arrival. Our server was with us near instantly and was able to quickly answer any questions we had about the offerings. My date had the fried chicken and waffles - the hot sauce comes in an adorable dropper bottle. I had the rigatoni with beef and veal ragout. Both meals were very good. Portion sizes were large - neither of us could finish our meals. I really enjoyed the garage door opening to the restaurant - it was nice and cool (despite the current heat wave). The menu offerings were slightly limited, but there is something for everyone. I do regret not trying one of the pizzas - I will definitely do so when I return. Overall good prices, good portions and great service. Will be back. read more

NEVER disappointed. What a tremendous place to unwind after a long day working out of town. John is always a gracious host and his team behind the bar are simply outstanding. Chicken and Champagne event last night was a blast - great conversation, tremendous food and drink, and made new friends. Sign me up for the next one! read more

Always looking for a new place to go....Grain & Cane, only a month old, is a wonderful change to the usual places in the area. The staff is very friendly and efficient, the menu diverse, the food satisfying and imaginative and the ambiance is casual and inviting. We will definitely go back.... read more

Great food, drinks and wine list. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week which is a big plus.

Honestly an amazing restaurant. The atmosphere is amazing and the food is even better. They have seasonal change ups in their menus which we LOVE. Only down side is that parking is kind of tight when there is a wedding going on at the attached hotel. Other than that a perfect place to eat. 10/10 recommend. read more

The food here was a disappointment. We used to eat here often but our entire dinner was disgusting. I ordered the shrimp scampi and it was terrible. They used the cheap canned shrimp and it was very fishy tasting. It was gross and not edible. My husband ordered the branzino and it was a mess. The fish, shrimp and mussels were all overcooked and chewy. The only thing they didn't screw up was my daughter's chicken sandwich. We are furious that we spent over $100 on a meal that wasn't worth more than $10. I don't know what's going on there but the quality of food has declined significantly. read more

Was excited to try this new addition to the neighborhood and it did not disappoint. While we planned to sit at a table we ended up having dinner at the bar. Bar scene was great. We had the pappardelle pasta which was good, and also had the "sprouts and chokes" with a sourdough pizza - both were great! Only regret was that the weather was rainy so we couldn't enjoy the outside. Overall it's a great new spot and we're happy it's here! read more

Grain and Cane - American Near Me - Berkely Heights, New Jersey

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We weren't super impressed with Grain & Cane for this being the 'upscale' place in town. I was looking to take my steak-loving Dad out for his birthday and this place just missed the mark. All of our food was ok, but certainly not memorable. I will say, we enjoyed the crafted cocktails and watching the train schedule style wall change. I'd like to come back and check out more of the cocktails in the bar/lounge area but it'll be a while before we splurge on dinner again. read more

I'm a little divided on Grain & Cane. The food and service are quite good, so no dispute there. And I like the design and the atmosphere (one exception to be noted) - especially the big flip-character sign like in old train stations or airports that constantly updates with new sayings. My minor complaints are first, it's a loud space; so while i like being in the space, it's sometimes hard to have a conversation. My other complaint (and this is due to being a picky eater) is that the menu sometimes doesn't have much I enjoy. Since it's a small menu I feel like there's only one choice to make. But I absolutely recommend trying it and judging for yourself. read more

Food was good, but service not so much. It took well over an hour to be served after ordering. The salads came pretty quickly, but it as far too long before the entrees came. Mine was a bit over done. The manager was apologetic and took care of the bill, but I'm not sure we'll return. The one high note was Jada (sp?). While our server was less attentive than you'd expect, she came over repeatedly to check on us. Wish she'd been our server tonight. Given that tonight was our anniversary, this was really disappointing. read more

Had a great dinner there last night! New menu items were great and we had a fun time sharing The shrimp scampi was very tasty. Glad we came back read more

Idk his name I was trying to get it but he wasn't wearing a name tag, heavy set gentleman with a beard and over heard a disappointing conversation he had with our sever which cause her demeanor to change. The food was superb, the ambiance was spectacular, how ever what I witnessed was not only embarrassing to the server but also to the folks who were with me. People skills should be practiced everywhere at all times. read more

Awesome little hidden gem in the woods right off 78. Food was amazing. Recommend the chicken and waffles and the brussel sprouts! The restaurant has an amazing atmosphere. Get the word out... read more

Went here for a late dinner last night. Great service, food was decent. The cocktails were watered down and disappointing at $12.00 each. The restaurant is visually pleasing but you know you still get that hotel restaurant feel being that it's so well lit. The food: we ordered the crab cake and half dozen oysters to start. Crab cake was awesome: pan seared, full of lump crab meat and great flavor. The oysters were cold and fresh - just shucked by someone less experienced who let remnants of shell in the oyster which took away from the experience. Mains: Wedge salad with chicken was okay. The chicken seemed to have been hanging out under the heat lamp all day. Meh. Flavor of the salad was good, just missing that cold iceberg crunch. The double cheeseburger was great! Not too greasy, and really hit my burger craving. Our server was absolutely amazing. Very attentive and sweet. Would absolutely return here - but will stick to beer rather than cocktails! read more

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This place is not at all what I expected to be. It looks beautiful in pictures, don't get me wrong. But I would rather order junk food then spend money at this place. The food? It made me feel extremely sick. We had the Poutine, it was OK. I also had the burger and my partner had the Sausage pizza. They were both extremely poorly crafted. We had high hopes based on the pictures on their site. The place is aesthetically beautiful, but since you're going for food, it's not worth it. read more

Only game in town near the Embassy Suites However special burger was great and the side of sheshito peppers was tasty read more

Went here for date night with my hubby on Saturday night. It was our first time here. The ambiance is great - the aesthetic is beautiful - our service was good - our drinks were tasty, but unfortunately the food was just okay. We both felt our entrees were literally just okay tasting - nothing great, not nearly as good as they sounded on the menu and certainly were overpriced for just an okay meal. I had the pan roasted fluke with fingerling potatoes, blistered grapes & broccolini florets with Mediterranean spices . It was a nice sized piece of fish, but quite bland. There was a cold schmear of sauce that was something like tahini, with the small potatoes & grapes (literally just cut in half, not blistered/roasted/grilled) and 2 broccoli florets. My hubby got the Roasted Chicken & Dumplings with heirloom carrots, kale, polenta & gravy. His chicken was green (we assumed from some sauce/marinade) but tasted okay. The kale & polenta in gravy was good but the heirloom carrots while pretty to look at were practically raw. They needed to be cooked longer as they still crunched hard! I would totally recommend this for drinks, but save your dinner for elsewhere. read more