The Lavender French martini was probably the best French martini I have had thus far…read more We came here on a quiet Sunday evening and were not disappointed. Service was quick and attentive. Love the clocks decor. The fruity pepples tres leches tasted like my childhood. Overall great vibes. Will have to check out a show next door at the Avenel Performing Arts Center one day before or after dinner. Avenel is surprising me!

I came to Caroline's Tavern in Avenel to celebrate a friend's birthday and was honestly surprised…read moreto find the place pretty empty when we walked in. From what I've heard, it usually gets packed during peak sports seasons--but we happened to hit a lull (post-football, pre-baseball, and no major games on), so we basically had the place to ourselves. That actually worked in our favor--the quieter atmosphere made it easy to relax and enjoy conversation without the usual sports bar chaos. Drinks were a highlight. I went with the sangria, which was refreshing and well-balanced. Instead of ordering full entrees, we decided to share a bunch of appetizers. Everything that came out looked great, and everyone in the group seemed really happy with the flavors. As someone with a gluten allergy, though, I was pretty limited in what I could order. The ribs ended up being one of my only real options--but thankfully, they were tender, flavorful, and definitely the standout for me. Still, I do wish there were more gluten-free choices, especially since we were there to celebrate and share food. One thing that stood out (in a not-so-great way) was that we felt a bit rushed toward the end of the meal. We didn't even get the chance to order a birthday dessert, which was disappointing given the occasion, but seeing since it was only our group there I'm sure they were ready to close and go home. Service overall was attentive and friendly while we were dining, so no complaints there otherwise. It was winter when we visited, but I can see this being a great spot in warmer months--the outdoor seating looks like it would really add to the experience. Parking was easy on a Sunday night, and they do have a lot, but make sure to read the signs carefully since some spots are reserved for the theater next door. Overall it has a great vibe, solid drinks, and food that people clearly enjoy--I just wish there were more gluten-free options so I didn't leave still a little hungry.

Well, it's been said that picture is worth a thousand words, so I've attached a picture of my…read moresandwich because clearly something did not go right tonight. I'm a guest of the hotel and after a long travel day, I just could not do an outing for dinner, so I decided to order from room service. Excellent friendly service, and fairly quick delivery, but then I took a bite of the Chipotle Chicken Sandwich and I got a mouthful of bitter burnt flavor. So disappointing! The side order of garlic mashed potatoes were tasty. Bad decision to serve this food. I may try again another time, but tonight I'm out.

Chic interior design, good service, delicious food & cocktail, and affordable. This is good hang…read moreout place, after hard working day ; )

Food was well presented and tasty Service was a little slow…read morebut very polite and courteous

This place is great! They have their own parking, the music is always good, and great ambiance. The…read moreservice here is great also. Last night our waitress was Tanaea, she is great! She made sure me and my friends were well taken care of. Great service like that is so hard to find anymore. I will always go back to this place

We came here early on a whim (without a reservation) on a Saturday evening just to check it out…read more Club vibes (be prepared for music that'll drown out your conversations) with fine dining and an expansive cocktail menu. Our iPad menu stopped working and it took awhile for our dessert to be corrected with the right order (it took 3 servers to finally bring our dessert out). A lot of wait staff standing around looking pretty and management seemed chaotic. Definitely felt a lack of proper communication amongst team members that night once it got really busy. This was an expensive date to say the least. But if you wanted to splurge on a date night, soak in some club feels then this is the spot.

I'd give Xperience a 3.5 out of 5. Let's start with the…read morepositives. There is a parking lot, which makes things easier, and the aesthetics are really nice. The place definitely looks good and has a vibe to it. However, everything felt a bit overpriced for me. We went for brunch, and the first thing presented to us was a buffet-style option. I actually had to ask questions just to find out there was a regular brunch menu available. The drinks were honestly a bit absurd, ranging from $17 to $28. On top of that, the music was so loud that we could barely hear our waitress, which took away from the experience. The food itself was good, but nothing really stood out as amazing. Everything was just... good. I also mentioned that we were celebrating a birthday, but somehow everyone around us received a big birthday celebration, while we didn't. When I ordered dessert, I even had to ask for a candle because it wasn't offered, which was a little disappointing considering what we saw happening at other tables.I originally found this place on TikTok and wanted to see if the vibe matched what I saw online, but honestly, it didn't hit the same for me. Not sure if I'd return.

Suburban hidden gem. Feels like we've transported ourselves to a NYC speakeasy whenever we come…read morehere. Located in a strip mall right next to a liquor store, it remains a quiet chill lounge with delicious food and quality drinks. A selfish part of me wants this spot to remain relatively anonymous so my husband and I can enjoy its experience without the social media hype. It could use more wait staff on busier days. But Barbara the hostess is super nice and our bartender made us some great custom drinks we wanted while we sat at the bar.

Attempted to go to this establishment for my son's 25th birthday and was turned away!! Due to…read morehaving a 18 year old. The place was completely EMPTY so there was no reason for us to be turned away! Literally next to ihop and acting as if you can't have a 18 year old in your establishment. Highly l disappointed and will never go here!! Poor management

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!

Will definitely be returning I'm going to start there! Definitely a nice spot for date night or…read morecatching up with friends. I didn't see much space for huge parties but be mindful and make the reservation in advance. Went for an early dinner at around 6:00ish and was seated immediately. Service was on point. Now for the food. The seasoning was immaculate. We did try the griot app (not pictured) and it was very flavorful. The Rasta pasta dish was seasoned appropriately and provided a comfortable heat. If you are used to typical heat of pikliz then you may find the spice level was at a mild level which paired nicely with the passion 75. The drink tasted more like a spin on a mimosa but I was wish the passionfruit was from the fruit to bring in the tartness - still good. The cheesecake was pretty standard. The glaze on top balanced out the creaminess well.

I really wanted to like this place, and I did, for some aspects…read more The food was delicious. The flavors were all incredible, from appetizer to dessert. We had the short rib empanadas, which were crispy and fully of meat. They were definitely the highlight of the night! The rasta pasta was good, but it came out warm and with few shrimp. The flavors were still excellent, however. The carrot cake for dessert was moist and not too sweet, which I prefer! The space was also super clean and well maintained. What really disappointed me was the service. We had a reservation, but had to wait to be seated even with plenty of open tables. That's normally not a big deal for us, but we had an event to get to tonight, so we were in more of a rush. Someone came to us to ask what water we wanted after 10 minutes of being sat, after which the hostess came back over to us to apologize that our server hasn't come over yet and asked if we would like water. Much more time passes and someone (still not our server) comes to ask us if everything is alright. We explain that no one has taken our order, which she apologized for and took our order for us. She then had to come back over because she forgot to include what protein we picked for our pasta. Finally, our server came over to us. We explained that we had already ordered. More hiccups continued throughout the night, including a long wait for the check, never being brought a dessert menu after asking, etc. I'm not one to complain about service, I just think they could be more efficient. At the time we arrived, there were only a few other tables seated in our area. It wasn't super busy, and there were a lot of people working. We overheard staff whispering about who was supposed to be taking care of us, and it still took time for someone to come over and help us. I think the staff knew we overheard or were disappointed in the service, because our dessert was free, and we received a bread basket as well. I'd love to give them another chance, just maybe not if I have plans after.

While running errands in Edison I convinced my wife to check Anchors out. Read! I read in one of…read morethe New Jersey articles that this place was a tiki bar, so I was excited to try it out. Upon getting there, it is a nice Marina bar that has a grave a lot. We walked shortly from the parking lot and got seats of the bar right away. There was a good amount of people there for a Saturday afternoon. However, we were helped right away. Their beer prices are pretty phenomenal in my opinion. The selection I think is pretty good too. We were speaking with one of the people behind the bar and they said the plan is to also have food trucks here eventually as well for a food option. There is ample seating here as you can see from some of the pictures I took and the two staff we talked to were very friendly. One thing that could be a pro or a con depending on your disposition is that this is an outdoor bar. There are a lot of fans going and it has a very nice breeze. How over on a hot day where something loose and breathable. However, in the spring and fall I can imagine this place having a big crowd because it seems like a really nice place to have a drink and hang out. All in all. If you're local, I would definitely come check this place out. We will definitely be back in the future.

This place it's perfect to see fireworks. They have beer in draft and regular fair price cocktails…read more No food but there's a food truck with limited items food prices. This outdoor place has tv screens to watch sports. Nice breeze. They are prepared for the fall Incase the temp drops at night. They will be needing a real kitchen to serve some real food with a good chef. This place will make $$$. Nice view of the marina. They have a live band. Nice day to chill and relax and enjoy the breeze. Nice ambiance. Lots of parking . Will return and definitely recommend. Come and support the town.

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

This was perfect for the time being! It was late at night and we wanted something to drink and eat…read more This spot had a nice crowd it looked like a bunch of college students or neighborhood ppl just hanging out. We ordered several things and the bill was very reasonable. It gave me dive bar vibes. I would definitely go back, the young lady that wait on us was very nice and the food came out in a decent time and was hot. Don't order the calamari, you can tell it's frozen and then fried.

Very nice space with a large tiki bar located by Smith Creek. The bar is decently stocked with…read morebooze, some pre mixed cocktails bottled beer and 4 or 5 drafts. It overlooks a large paved picnic area and a stage for bands. No food but food trucks are on site. Bussin empanadas was the truck when I went. $5 for some of the best empanadas I ever had! Service at the bar was friendly and cheerful

I love this place! They have live music a few nights a week and a great food truck rotation. It's…read morethe only tiki bar around, skip the shore and check it out. Full bar too!