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    Grain and Cane

    3.7 (204 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Burgers, Pizza
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Slab of bacon on Grover Double Burger
    Brooke A.

    I love the convenience that Grain and Cane offers when staying at the Embassy Suites Berkeley Heights to allow those staying to have a decent meal right downstairs! In fact it was one of the reasons I chose the hotel for a quiet, relaxing night to myself where I could just run downstairs and pick up my order. Unfortunately, I was unable to place an online order for pickup anytime that day even though they closed at 10p and it was 7:30p. I also tried calling several times and no one answered so unfortunately I had to put on deodorant (just got out the shower from doing my curls) and real clothes because I had no clue if they would make me eat inside since the takeaway options seemed to not be available. Luckily I was able to place a takeout order downstairs and wait in my room for a call. I ordered the Grover Double Burger, added a slab of bacon, and substituted the fries for a salad. The to go bag had everything I needed to enjoy the meal in my room such as silverware and a wet wipe. I was pleasantly surprised by the presentation of the colorful, fresh, green salad I was given! Not what I was expecting from a hotel restaurant salad! The vinaigrette was also a nice light pairing for the delicious healthy salad. The burger patties were a nice size and cooked to a perfect medium. They were not playing when they said SLAB of bacon! That beauty was thick and delicious. There was quite a bit of bacon fat which I'm personally not a fan of so I tore it off but I know some people love it. The sauce on the burger could have been a bit more plentiful and had more flavor, although having more could have given it the flavor that was needed. The bun was soft, buttery, but sturdy enough to handle the patties. Overall my hotel meal was very good! It also seemed to be a popular Friday night option since the place was packed and there was even a wait for tables!

    Eggs Benedict
    Elena S.

    Started 2026 with a lovely brunch, on New Year's Day. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable and one of our favorites. Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked. The cocktails were fabulous as well. I have no idea why this place has so much negativity in the reviews, but we have never had a bad meal here. This spot is consistently great and very much worth a visit. Happy New Year!

    Itemized receipt showing 20% gratuity already included.

    Watch your money at the bar here. I stayed here for a wedding weekend and had multiple issues with gratuity/billing at the bar. One night I handed the bartender $40 cash for a roughly $30 tab and never received any change back. The following night I closed out a card tab and the receipt I signed showed $0 tip, so I left additional cash gratuity. Only after requesting an itemized receipt later did I find that a 20% gratuity had already been included in the charge, but it was not reflected on the receipt I signed (very shady). It ultimately took over a month and multiple follow-ups to get refunded. Just be careful and always ask for an itemized receipt before tipping.

    Thomas L.

    Nice sports bar like place in the same building as Embassy Suite hotel, I was there for a meeting so I got to try this restaurant. I got unsweeten ice tea and cheese burger with salad on the side. It was juicy burger and salad was fresh. I recommend this place a try, if you are staying or there for a meeting/wedding at this Embassy Suite. TV everywhere and nice relaxing place. Service was nice as well.

    Jennifer S.

    Always have great service here. The lobster roll is my favorite. I have tried the red sangria and the watermelon sugar drink. Watermelon sugar was the best. The duck fat potatoes are amazing again a bit heavy for my taste. The location is very calming and relaxed. They have a board that changes with catchy sayings love it. Parking is easy as it's situated in the embassy suites hotel.

    Huevos Rancheros
    Stacey G.

    Had a very nice Mother's Day brunch. We have been here a couple of times and this was the best one yet. The food and service were excellent. I ordered the huevos rancheros which was very good! The menu says it comes with salsa roja and it didn't come with that. We also ordered the French toast to share - the menu doesn't provide any details or explain that it is coated in cereal and served with blueberry compote. We were debating between a couple dishes to share -- I'm glad we went with the French toast, it was very good!

    Kid's pepperoni pizza
    Ernie C.

    After years of saying we should try Grain & Cane, the spirit finally moved us and we went with our kids for an early bird dinner. Though it's in a hotel, you'd be hard pressed to realize it once you're in the restaurant. The ambience and design is that of a very smart casual, new American restaurant. My kids loved the old school train station-like message board that would flip every so often above the bar. My Mediterranean Salad with an added piece of salmon was delicious. The addition of hummus and pesto were a nice touch and really rounded out the flavors. My wife enjoyed her lobster roll as well. The kids menu isn't printed, which frankly is annoying, especially when it turns out that a kid's pepperoni pizza is $19!!! While the pizza was huge and delicious, I wouldn't necessarily call it a kids meal. The restaurant uses a homemade 24-hour fermented dough that gives the crust a slight tang. Great for adults, not quite as appealing to a 6 year old. Our server did a great job with refills, but made a few mistakes with our order. That said, he was always friendly and well-intentioned. I'm glad we tried Grain & Cane. I probably wouldn't rush back, but there's nothing wrong with it either.

    Semina B.

    Grain & Cane is attached to a hotel so there is plenty of parking in the lot. We had reservations for opening time and were promptly greeted. It slowly started filling up with patrons for the lunch hour. Our waitress was prompt and made sure to frequently check up on us. We went with the lunch express that was a choice of sandwich and salad with dessert. Everything was good, the fried chicken sandwich was a little on the dry side. Otherwise a good place to catch a quick bite and enjoy the decor and changing message board.

    French Onion Soup
    Rick R.

    I was traveling for work and met colleagues here for happy hour and dinner. I really liked the decor and overall vibe. It's connected to the Embassy Suites hotel, so it's a great option for hotel guests and visitors of nearby business parks. I started with the French Onion soup, which was loaded with onions and had a good amount of gruyere. The broth wasn't among the most flavorful I've had for French Onion but also was not bland. There were a couple of pieces of bay leaf in it, which was unusual and annoying to remove from my mouth. The Lobster Roll was small compared to all others I've had, but it was really good with a sufficient amount of butter-poached lobster meat in a soft, buttery split-top roll. It was served with hand-cut fries that seemed to be fried a couple of times as they were crispy and also dark, which is typically the result of cooking in heavily used oil. For dessert, I ordered the Grilled Chocolate Cake because it was so unique! The cake wasn't warm, but it did have a charred flavor, which seemed to work well with the chocolate. I would try their other desserts before I went back to this one. The service was solid. Our server was an older gentleman that wasn't outgoing or friendly but was efficient and accommodating. Good food at a good value.

    Roasted Salmon Bowl
    Edita G.

    Met for a lunch with my friend on a Saturday afternoon. This is part of a new trendy hotel in a fairly industrial area / park, away from road and noise,with ample parking. We had very attentive server and tried a variety of foods,along with really good cocktails. Food was so good I forgot to take pictures of all of it,but definitely captured their excuisite looking bar with "train station" vibes (you'll know why once you're there,just look up!). We each had french onion soups, salmon bowls and cocktails (blood orange spritz and tamarita)- all top notch! Price is somewhat more than other lunch places,but I'd say it's a tad more upscale,so no surprises there. I'll be back!

    G&C Hot Chocolate (that came out cold lol)

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