Always happy when we leave here. Food is perfect every time. Always skip lunch so we can enjoy every course :)

Wow, what a great restaurant and chef (Randall). They gladly accommodated my tight schedule, best restaurant in the area, food was amazing.

We had a wonderful experience here. We sat at the counter and enjoyed watching the food being prepared on the grill and agreed that it takes tremendous coordination. Our waiter was fantastic. We had the wedge salad, oysters, ahi tuna, New York strip steak and banana bread pudding. We loved every bite. read more

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Great atmosphere and you get to bring your own wine! From appetizers to dessert the food was fabulous! Grilled avocado with crab was excellent. I ordered the Atlantic salmon and it was a generous portion. Perfectly prepared with vegetable and rice. If I ever go back to Flemington area I will definitely make a pit stop for Matts Rooster!! read more

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100% A+++ every time we go. We've been there 40+ times and never have said "ehh it's okay" This is the place you go to when you want to be a guaranteed a great meal. The poblano pepper appetizer is magic and the stuffed pork chop should be illegal it's so good. Tuna two ways and the pork belly apps are other must haves. read more

Great food, caring staff, awesome atmosphere! You always make us feel special and this time was no different; helping make a birthday girl feel extra special! As usual, the food was delish (Matt's signature salad, beet appy, tomahawk steak for 2 special, fillets, penne pasta). Salad and steaks grilled to perfection, pasta served perfectly. The service great- thank you Maritza and Tyler! It was also nice chatting with Matt and Cindy, as they were busy but made the time and effort, especially since we were upstairs, not our "usual" downstairs spot. The hostess, server and runners stopping by many times to bring water, food courses or see how everything was, remained good as usual. Great vibe upstairs, but quieter than downstairs. The desserts were yummy (3 chocolate mousse, peanut butter bomb and cheese cake). But the highlight, however, was the unexpected birthday dessert surprise (personalized dessert plate, candle and singing. THANK YOU again! Ofcourse we will keep coming back! Did ya know you are Daltys "favorite restaurant"?! If you have never tried Matt's Red Rooster, GO! You will love it and they will treat you like the "double digit awesome kid" you and they are! read more

This is a great place...who needs to go to NYC for NYC quality...we go all the time and I give it my highest rating and I am a tough critic...great food, Matt is a tremendous chef and the help especially Cindy are gracious and warm... =and a BYO only makes it better on the wallet....this is a must try for anyone who have never been here....will be there 2/22/20 with bells on. Gregg and Rhonda P. read more

I want to preface this by saying we really wanted to love this place. We read all the great reviews and were very excited to eat here tonight. However the food was just not good. My boyfriend and I love to try new restaurants for date night so tonight we came here. Appetizers: Pablano pepper: needed more flavor--I thought it was going to be stuffed with other things like a salsa/veggies but it was just pork Oysters-great Pork belly-it was ok, however the Brussels sprouts were so hard to chew my jaw hurt after having one Mains: This is where it gets bad... Scallops: good flavor but something was off about the texture-gritty Pork: maybe the worst thing I've eaten--because it was raw, pork is not a type of meat that should be cooked raw it's not like a steak Dessert: Bread pudding- best thing on the menu absolutely tasted wonderful--great texture and cinnamon flavor, reminded me of eating Christmas Peanut butter ball-good peanut butter and chocolate flavor however the strawberry sauce was a weird combination The waiter asked about the pork entree a couple times if we liked it and I told him flat out it wasn't good and undercooked and then he proceeded to do nothing about it...like why ask at all? Overall, I wouldn't go back or recommend this place to anyone. I'm actually writing this in the middle of the night with the worst stomach ache..that's why you're not supposed to eat raw meat... read more

We have eaten here a couple of times after hearing from friends that we just have to try this place. We'll all I can say is that Matt, his staff and his food is Awesome!! You can't go wrong with a dinner here. The service was spot on, we love the small "house" setting and watching Matt and his Team cook and have fun doing it just adds to the experience. Don't pass up a chance to stop here and enjoy a great meal! read more

I don't always spend $35 on an entree, but when I do, I prefer to do it at Matt's. I rank Matt's as one of the finest dining experiences I've ever had. The food is so good that it should be considered artwork. If you call yourself a foodie and have never been here, get off of your computer and go right now. Also, have you ever had food that was exquisitely good, but the portion size had you looking for a Burger King after you left? Not the case at Matt's. Not only is the food world-class, but they give enough to satisfy the biggest of appetites. I freaking love this place. read more

This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants. Menu changes regularly and the selections are always seasonal and interesting. Food is consistently good which is a sign of a great chef. Service is always impeccable. BYOB a plus. read more

Great service and food. Fancy dining with a homestyle feel. I Recommend for any special occasion. My favorite is the steaks.

This place is a truly fantastic and a one-of-a-kind experience!!! I hear there are some other good restaurants in Flemington, but aside from being almost an hour away in Staten Island, Matt's just keeps pulling us back for more! Trust me when I say my fiance' and I are consummate foodies who love to grill and cook at home with fresh ingredients as much as we enjoy exploring new restaurants... Matt's is a standout that we are heading back to for the 10th time in about 5 months (this time on a rare Friday night for the inevitablly divine 'Drunken Crab Fest'...)... As a borderline-obsessive fan of charcoal grilling at home (I will attempt to grill most anything!), the wood burning grill at the heart of Matt's innovative preparations is truly a thing of beauty... It imparts this most rustic smoky note to what can only be decribed as instant-classic dishes that fit the charmingly rustic yet elegant atmosphere of the old Victorian house tailor-made for Matt's uniquely rustic-yet-innovative approach to the art of cooking... Take that signature grilled ceasar of his... It's a microcosm of what makes Matt's a special place... It's an example of taking the most simple of ingredients - a heart of romaine lettuce - and elevating it to something of epically unforgettable proportions! I could literally eat that heart of lettuce kissed by the wood fire with not a drop of anything on it! But when you add that creamy-zesty homemade ceaser dressing, mound of shredded parmesan cheese and some cracked black pepper, you might be tempted to order 5 more and have that for your meal!! We've tried almost everything from the standards like ribeye steaks to seafood (trout stuffed with crabmeat and an added grilled lemon lobster tail was pure seafood decadence). Then it's also about the little details... Fresh local produce, eggs and chickens from the amazing lGriggstown Farm (FYI their market is also a must-visit during the summer as well as the local Frenchtown/Flemington market on Sundays sponsored in part by noneother than Matt's!).... and even the desserts are a thing of beauty, freshness and top-notch presentation... Lastly, the glue that holds it all together in the end is Chef Matt and his incredibly friendly staff, who are visibly happy, knowledgeable and passionate about their menu and about treating their customers with warmth and respect. Matt is not only a culinary genius who's 1000% invested in everything about his restaurant, but he's also a genuinely friendly and approachable family man whom you simply have to say hello to at least once before you leave! God Bless Matt and his family!!! Cheers!! Chris and Dianna from Staten Island read more

TSMA brought me to this positively delightful eatery for a nice, long winter dinner last year. I recall few things, save for the charming Victorian architecture, the cozy decor, the excellent service, and my wish to return. If I were to go back tonight, I'd have the Coconut Braised Short Ribs, or the Macadamia Crusted Tilapia with Clementine Vinaigrette. And I'd make him get one of their Wood Fired Grill Items-- Black Angus Ribeye, Filet Mignon, New York Strip, House Smoked Pork Chop, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, or Bone-in Veal Strip with one of their sauces-- the Bacon Blue Cheese Crust, perhaps? Or the Black truffle butter? Maybe the Mango Pineapple chutney... read more

The food is absolutely the best in Hunterdon County. Try the grilled Caesar salad to start your meal. The entrées are all excellent and the desserts take the cake. The atmosphere is cozy and romantic. The staff is friendly and extremely helpful. This restaurant is our go to restaurant for special occasions. read more

My husband and I went to Matt's Red Rooster last night for a rare date night, and were blown away. I had heard great things about it, and it lived up to the hype. It's BYOB and we started off with a very friendly waitress pouring our drinks and telling us about the specials. She had her timing down perfectly, as we never felt rushed or like we were waiting a long time for anything. We asked for her recommendation between a few starter options and she suggested the pork belly with a spicy pepper marmalade, which was fantastic. My husband ordered the Duck Two Ways and I ordered the 30 day aged steak, which was a cowboy cut bone-in ribeye steak last night. The duck was delicious, but nothing compared to that steak - wow. It was exactly how I love it - perfectly medium-rare, a beautiful salty sear on the outside. I've had a lot of great steaks in my life, but this was the best I can recall. We enjoyed every bite. For dessert, my husband ordered the peanut butter bomb, which he loved. I got the bread pudding and thoroughly enjoyed it. Dinner for two was pricey, but absolutely worth it. A perfect restaurant for a special evening out. read more

This place is great! Went to dinner for my boyfriend's bday Friday night and we loved it. The food and service were excellent. I had the lobster risotto which was excellent (topped with a grilled lobster tail). We had the prosciutto, melon, crab appetizer and it was delicious. My boyfriend had a steak which was cooked perfectly and we shared the key lime tart for dessert, also delicious. I would definitely go back! read more

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One of Flemington's best offerings...Excellent food all around. Even the soups are rather remarkable...I've never had an appetizer there that wasn't absolutely amazing, and the soup sampler (two "standard menu" soups and one soup of the day) is almost always a winner. The soup special last time we went was a green split pea soup...We expected it to be our least favorite of the three (wild mushroom and butternut squash were the other contenders), but we ended up ordering two more bowls of the split pea at the end of the meal. Steaks are always cooked perfectly. Desserts are also pretty remarkable...The only thing they're missing is a liquor license, but as with many local spots, it's a BYO...Just make sure you plan ahead. Reservations available through OpenTable. read more

We were a little unsure how we would like this place since we called late for a reservation later the same night and all that was open was seats at the counter by the open wood-burning stove. But they were some of the best seats in the house since you got to see all the great dishes getting prepared right before your eyes. We got the scallops appetizer special which was excellent and very fresh. We split the wood-fired romaine heart salad which I definitely recommend even though it sounds a little strange - think Caesar salad with a unique twist. I got the filet mignon with bacon bleu cheese crust (cooked perfectly) and my wife got the sturgeon special with lobster sauce. Everything was spectacular and we'll definitely be back! read more

A favorite place for us to go! Cindy is the best waitress, absolutely love going to see her and to eat the food. Have never had a bad meal there. Pork tenderloins are insane! Also love the tuna two ways, flatbreads. Can't not get the bread pudding (they always do seasonal flavors too). Just great atmosphere, top notch staff and truly delicious food! read more

We've been enjoying Matt's for several years. In the beginning, it was about the only Manhattan-quality restaurant in Flemington. Others have appeared, but this is still the best grill-house in a large area. You must try the Grilled Romaine and their steaks are excellent and well priced. It's BYOB so that keeps the price down and while they are well priced, they aren't cheap either. Wait staff is extremely knowledgeable and very professional. They'll talk if you want, but will also be quiet and attentive if you don't engage. read more

Yum and call in advance to have ingredients personally selected by kind owners per allergies. Expensive but it's gourmet and NJ with limited good food so splurge when you can. Ought to be 4.5 stars but the half is missing as a choice here. read more

This is the second time to Matt's Red Rooster Grill and it was even better than the last. There are so many things on the menu that look good it was hard to choose. I had Deviled Eggs with Prosciutto and my wife had the Tuna Two Ways. For dinner I had the Stuffed Pork Chop which was cooked perfectly and my wife had the Filet Mignon Medium Rare. This too was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was a bit loud at first as we were upstairs but as people left we were fine. I think the downstairs is much better from a sound aspect and you can't beat the porch if you're lucky enough to get one of those tables. The service was attentive and very pleasant and the night was a great success. Highly recommended but sometimes difficult to get a table so plan early to visit. read more

This place has really good reviews so I was excited to try it out. It's got a cool vibe in there, the prices are expensive, the ingredients sound interesting...unfortunately out of 6 people only 1 person liked their food. I had the salmon, it tasted like charcoal and dill pickle. Someone else had chicken which tasted like smoked wood. The pasta was pretty good, but not for over $20. If I'm going to spend $30 a dish, I'll find somewhere else with better tasting food. read more

Long time regular. The service remains a differentiator. Every other quality restaurant has seen service go down post COVID but not Matt's. Attentive, timely, professional. The food has not missed a beat. read more

Fantastic, but pricey place. It feels like a home which has been nicely converted into a restaurant, located on a side street in Flemington. If you can't find street parking, there is an entrance to a municipal lot just before the restaurant. They have outside seating during nice weather. The decor is terrific. Even the bathrooms make you feel like you are in a nicely decorated home, not a restaurant bathroom. Its BYOB, but they also sell their own wine, which is though a local NJ vineyard, Unionville Winery. We ordered the Revolutionary Red for $16, which was a better wine than one would expect for a $16 restaurant wine. The staff was friendly and attentive. We were a party of 4, and all of us felt the food was fantastic. We had the calamari appetizer. The portion size was a little on the small side, but was delicious. 2 of us had the dayboat scallops, which we loved. I'm not much of a rice and veggie person, but both of us completely cleaned our plates everything was so good. 1 of us had the lobster, and felt it was terrific. The last person had the Cioppino, which is cod, shrimp, scallops, clams, and pasta. They said it was super, and they also cleaned their plate lol We were too full to try dessert, but we did notice most of the other patrons had ordered dessert so it must be good. Our bill for 4 was over $200 including tip, so its not someplace you will want to eat at several times a week. But, quality costs, so if you are in the area and want a delicious meal in a romantic setting this Matt's is an excellent choice. read more

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I get the pleasure and torture of having this wonderful restaurant right behind my home. I say torture because I smell the wonderful scent of the delish foods that Matt prepares every evening being that his restaurant is basically in my backyard and it makes me hungry every night! But we are so lucky that we are able to frequent this place often because it's so close. Matt has some wonderful specials and I can honestly say that I have never had a bad or mediocre meal. You can certainly see the passion he has in preparing such beautiful meals from appetizers to desserts. And the service is amazing! The wait staff is so knowledgeable and always make you feel so welcome. read more

Shame on me for not writing a review sooner. I've been to Matt's several times over the last couple years. Always a good experience. I love his scallops and grilled romaine!!! My husband always gets the tuna tare tare - delicious!!! I had my 30th Birthday party upstairs - everything was perfect!!! They provide you with a menu to use as a guidline but allowed me to customize as needed. Service is always impeccable! We request Chris when we go Fri & Sat nights. They're all great though! Love the small town feel! Keep up the good work! Can't wait til the hotel opens! read more

A.B.C. , Short Ribs, Filet - all gluten free! Pork Flat Irons. Great food and celiac friendly. Awesome service at the curb side pick up. 5 stars read more

I thought the service was excellent and the atmosphere was pleasant however the food was just mediocre and not worth the price. The Brussels Sprout appetizer (it was a special) was lackluster with hard brussels skewered on a stick and the filet mignon was average and overcooked. My partner had the lobster tail special and that was also just "ok". Again, the service was fantastic but the food was just average. I might try it again just to give them one more shot. You should go an decide for yourself. read more

This is my new favorite restaurant. I could live happily on just the Chicken with Waffle appetizer (maple-pulled chicken served over a scallion waffle, with a watercress salad and buttermilk dressing). But we have yet to have a meal here that's been less than fantastic. As far as seating is concerned, I far prefer the downstairs to the upstairs. It was warmer (though not uncomfortably so, even in summer, and a definite bonus in winter!), plus you get to see what's happening at the grill. read more

Finally made it there after numerous recommendations from friends and neighbors. So glad we did! Food was delicious and service was fantastic. The atmosphere is very homey and enjoyable. We were seated upstairs. For appetizers we had the beets and goat cheese and the stuffed poblano (at the recommendation of our server). Not a crumb left! Entrees included the ahi, risotto, filet and the cod special. Again, nothing left on the plates! Delicious. Couldn't resist desserts - cherry cobbler, bread pudding,a me coffee gelato. What a meal! Byob is an extra plus. While the cost may still be higher than usual...the experience is totally worth it. We will be back. read more

My fiance and I decided to make reservations at this place after returning from an art gallery in Bucks County. We were already dressed up so this place fit the bill. Small little restaurant with an open kitchen and two floors of seating. Very quaint however and looks like it was built from a small house. Had a minor issue when we arrived. We had a 745 reservation and were waiting along with another couple that had the same reservation time. An older couple arrived and said they had an 8 PM reservation and the older gentlemen pointed at a table and was seated promptly. Must be a regular I suppose because I couldn't understand why else he would have been moved ahead of us, Wait wasn't too long however and they said the wait was due to waiting for tables to finish. This is a BYO and that's what happens once people open their wine bottles. The food was excellent. We ordered the tuna ta-tare and the romaine salad to split . The tuna was refreshing and the romaine had a mild smokey flavor from the grilling process. I ordered the NY strip for my entree and my fiance ordered the filet. I wasn't blown away by my steak but it was cooked perfectly and still tasty. My fiance's filet was much better however and if we return I'll opt for it myself next time. Overall good experience and if we're in the mood for a nice dinner then we'll certainly keep this place in mind for the future. FYI; It states in the description that this restaurant is casual but I would definitely say it was more business casual/dressy. Some people were dressed down a bit but they were few and far between. They also have 4 counter seats by the kitchen that you can call and request for a reservation and view the chefs first hand. read more

I have been here 3 times and all 3 were GREAT. The food is amazing along with the service. It is a BYOB but if you don't bring any, like we did once, they offer a local wine. Try it is't great. I had the 30 day aged steak. Amazing. Also the grilled romaine caesar salad was to die for. read more

Areal Gem! Great food, great atmosphere at a reasonable price! This is my wife and I's favorite date place in the area. Well worth the trip to Flemington. read more

I love eating here. Food tastes sooooo good! Their grilled romaine and stuffed poblano pepper is my favorite!

Great dinner and service. Nice you can BYOB as cuts down big time on the cost. We showed up unexpectedly with 5, but couldn't seat us so we headed down the road, And they came running after us to say they had someone leave unexpectedly! Only reason I am giving this 4 stars is because I ordered the $40+ aged rib eye medium rare which came out a lot closer to medium and was pretty dry. The regular rib-eye was much better. Great dinner otherwise. Will definitely go back when in town. read more

Dinner was excellent, as was the service. From the house salad to the salmon entrée, and the peach cobbler dessert, as well as a nice bottle of reisling from the Unionville Winery, it was genuinely delicious, and truly good dining! read more

The service was great and my wife's rib eye was delicious. Unfortunately my 47$ dry aged Kansas steak, which was ordered medium rare, was crispy and well done. It was flavorless and dry. The waiter was excellent and did his best to make it right. I may try again, maybe sticking with the sous vide rib eye. Everything else was great but for the prices, they should include a salad with the meal. read more

Had the most fabulous meal last night for my moms birthday dinner. We had a couple of the seafood apps and they were all great. Afterwards we split a couple of the grilled romaine salads, they were excellent. The five of us had a mix of entrees, steaks, seafood, and a stuffed poblano pepper. All were great and all steaks cooked perfectly. For dessert we did the peanut butter bomb, this definitely lived up to the hype. Our server was also excellent! read more