Came back to Metuchen to meet up with dear friends and enjoy some good food. Service was good as usual along with our meal. My husband was a bit disappointed with the eggplant rollantini this time around. Appetizers Tuna tower Eggplant rollantini Octopus Entrées Salmon Duck Pork chop Osso buco Dessert Warm Apple strudel Bread pudding Still a solid spot for a nice evening out. read more

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First time visit Friendly greeting Trying Tagliatelle Bolognese Pasta Limited parking area Clean and quiet read more

Metuchen Inn - New American Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Went here on business the other day. It was a little loud at first in the main area and the owner came out and offered us a private space that was quieter. That was awesome. Not sure if everyone gets that treatment. The place is beautiful inside. I started with the lobster bisque which was delicious. Perfect to dip your bread into. We got arugula salad to share. Apples cut up and cheese on top. Super delicious. For my meal I got the salmon. Really really good and super filling. I was not hungry for dinner later that evening. I will definitely be taking more guests here. read more

Chose to eat here since it's convenient, has private parking, and my friends have a connection with the owner. Got there early and the host was very friendly. Enjoyed the conversation and being able to sit while waiting for my guests. The restaurant wasn't crowded, and was less than 10% capacity the entire 3 hours I was there. The waitress may've been new as she had to read the specials, and ran through them quickly. Since my friends were already familiar with what they ordered, I had to ask a few questions but the waitress didn't seem as knowledgeable on the menu. The food was delicious and probably the best seared salmon I've ever had on a salad! I appreciated the crunch texture but soft and juicy rare inside. Most restaurants will over cook and make it dry. The charred octopus appetizer was also delicious and much better than most with a generous proportion. The only issue I experienced was the waitress disappeared. We had to repeatedly flag someone down to refill our waters. And decided not to refill our drinks since we didn't know how long it would take. We eventually had to request our check from the host. Most of the patrons were at the bar so I'm surprised that the service was so lacking. But I suppose liquor is where the profits may be. Still, with the dining room so empty, I would have thought that the service would be better. read more

Metuchen Inn - Signature fall pumpkin arugula salad with tuna tower and salmon added - New American Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

The stately old Metuchen Inn welcomed our eager party with amber incandescence on a dark and damp Friday evening, and we were efficiently shuttled to our table. A very good first sign: our server didn't bat an eyelash at my asking for our Tanqueray Martinis up with olives, mixed at a six-to-one ratio. The drinks were stellar; while Rhonda and I have taken to sipping a Manhattan preprandial, we still enjoy a Martini as a treat at a nice restaurant. Another encouraging sign: having a hard time picking out an appetizer. I was very close to ordering the Blue Point oysters on the half shell, wrestled with the mussels, but settled upon the clams with chorizo and black beans. I think there's something about a clam I'll always prefer to an oyster or a mussel, although in the former case, it's a culinary crime to say so. I love the assertive brine of a clam, on the half shell or steamed. These littlenecks were steamed to perfection, with a tasteful appointment of firm black beans and small chunks of dried chorizo. Gilding shellfish with a greasy, smoky sausage is always a pro move. Rhonda tried the lobster bisque, a dish she favors quite possibly due to serially excellent executions of the corn and crab chowder at the Knife and Fork. It was perfectly viscous, avoiding the gloopy texture you'll find at a lesser establishment, and redolent of shellfish roasted into the stock. Aaron tried the charred octopus, which I am always tempted by, but often avoid, having watched a lot of YouTube videos demonstrating how much smarter octopi are than, say, me. I tried a bite, and it was pleasingly soft, with a nice smoky chair. For entrees, I went with the sea bass after wrestling with the wild boar tenderloin. Wild boar and I have a history: on our trip in 2000 to Sienna, Italy, wild board ragù was on every menu, often served with pici pasta, a long tubular noodle expressly designed for soaking up condimento. I recently found boar on a local eatery's menu, but it had sold out before I could order the dish. I was similarly tempted by the pork osso bucco and the venison tenderloin; there is something about a chilly fall night that invites a curated meat dish, especially game. But I had sucked down my share of wine that afternoon, and future meals loomed in the horizon, so I went with the special. This was a spectacular dish: perfectly crisp skin, tender, flaky flesh, all piled atop cherry tomatoes and asparagus. Not a carb in sight. It's the kind of dish you can eat and lick clean and not feel bad about it. Rhonda went for the lamb chops, which looked fabulous. Aaron, my adventurous counterpart in all things culinary, waited to hear what I ordered before pulling the trigger on the boar. Plated tastefully around a mound of mashed sweet potatoes and a pile of asparagus, it was a sous vide masterpiece, cooked to a perfect medium rare. The service was attentive and brisk, with impeccable pacing. This all fell apart once dessert was ordered; it took a long time to come out, and we had to flag down a server to bring us our check. It had been a long day of driving, and we were keen to get back to the room for some rest. And maybe some more wine. I would go back in a heartbeat. It is, to my taste, the perfect spot to celebrate with the ones you cherish the most on a chilly night. Or any night, I imagine. read more

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After almost 20 years of living in Metuchen, I finally got to visit Metuchen Inn and wasn't disappointed! A few co-workers and I went for a holiday lunch and ordered a range of items. A complementary roll, hummus, EVOO, and radishes came out first which were tasty. We tried the calamari and meatballs which I thought were very good. The meatballs fell apart easily and had great flavor, as well as came with polenta which I've never tried but enjoyed. The calamari was good, but the combination of that and the orzo they had underneath made it particularly delicious. I ordered the wild mushroom fettuccine, and my co-workers ordered a variety of pasta dishes and salads which they all mostly enjoyed. The mushroom fettuccine was a 3.5/5, pretty good overall but not sure I'd order it again. I enjoyed my co-workers sausage and broccoli rabe pasta more. We also ordered creme brûlée and cheesecake, both of which are amazing. The prices and the service were great, and the restaurant was clean and felt very homey. I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for a cozy night out. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I'm not sure why this restaurant has the low ratings it does because the food here is divine! It's a little house looking place with a full bar and prompt service. We were attended right away and the service was great throughout our dinner. The food came out quick and the presentation was great. Overall the best thing was the taste. SO GOOD. The meatball appetizer was my favorite. The best meatballs I've ever had. So soft and flavorful. Honestly wish there were more than two. I would def come back. read more

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The ambiance was a cute quaint place. Nice mix between classic, jazz, and ratatouille kind of music. The service was good everything you expect from an upscale restaurant. The food was good. It didn't amaze me and it's a bit pricey for what you get but it is a nice dinner spot where everything is pretty good. I would say everything is average to pretty good. Nothing spectacular though. read more

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The place is very elegant, probably much too elegant for a casual guy's night out but this is what happens when you let someone who may not get out as much pick the place. We sat at a table in the bar area where we all pretty much ordered appys and salads. My wedge salad was delicious as were the PEI Mussels in a white sauce. The young lady who served us was extremely pleasant and helpful. The owner also came out to say hello to us. Would definitely come back to have a real meal here. read more

I ordered the fish special on multiple occasions and it's come stinky and rancid. I ordered an octopus app and that was rubbery and chewy. I called to make a reservation for the holidays and was mocked over the phone. Whoever was answering scoffed at me when I said it was for one person. He held back a laugh, as if I was less than. He said bar was full, and said they not taking any to go orders. Food has always been subpar. Their cheesecake was such a good dessert. read more

Beautifully decorated restaurant with a cozy, intimate setting. No need to worry about street parking as they have their own parking lot. The restaurant was a lot more expansive than I thought and we were able to walk in on a Saturday night without a reservation (though I recommend making one to be safe). Service was friendly but it did take quite a while for our drinks to arrive, likely due to how busy they were. They start by providing fresh bread with a Mediterranean spread (hummus, olives and olive oil) which was nice. We got the crab cake as an appetizer and steak and branzino as our mains. The best part was actually the dessert- one of the best bread puddings we've ever had! read more

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How does The Metuchen Inn not have a higher rating on Yelp?! First off, the renovated mid-1800s building is just beautiful with tasteful and soothing decor. I loved the huge fragrant bouquet of tropical flowers next to the reservations stand. I had made a reservation on the phone a few days ahead and got a text message to confirm. We were seated immediately upon arrival at the scheduled time. Our party of four enjoyed an excellent two hour complete dinner from appetizers and entrees to drinks and desserts. The standouts of everything we ordered were the two different fish entrees, Branzino and Halibut. The salad special was also particularly tasty and fresh. The only thing I would not recommend is the eggplant rollatini appetizer. I thought the tomato sauce was much too acidic and the cheese was not really flavorful. The person in our group who ate the Crabmeat Ravioli said it was bland and needed more salt and seasoning. Background music was familiar 60s and 70s hits by easy-listening groups like The Byrds; Peter, Paul and Mary; and CS&N. I have to acknowledge all the outstanding staff and especially our server Guillermo. He was exceptionally welcoming, helpful, and gracious. He and all the staff sang Happy Birthday to my Dad (82 years old!) and helped make my Dad's birthday dinner out a special experience. We had a great night. Thank you Metuchen Inn! read more

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Thank you for providing my wife and I with a truly exceptional dining experience! Every person from the waiter to the owner made us feel like we were at a dear friend's home who happened to be a world renowned chef. This was the day before Valentine's Day and every guest in the room seemed to be having the same experience. Bravo and well done Metuchen Inn! read more

This cozy gem feels like stepping into a Hallmark movie inn--Charming and full of character. The food was excellent, and our server, Guillermo, provided exceptional service. The space is small, so it does get crowded, and parking can be a bit tricky, but the food makes up for it. A reservation is a must, as this spot is popular. Definitely recommend the Metuchen Inn for a romantic evening or special occasion--just be sure to plan ahead! read more

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Have been here multiple times over the years. They have been average or above average and overall have improved. Service is very friendly and timely. Very home like feel to the Inn. 1. Pork chop - Big portion, a bit dry inside but well done and the sauce makes up for the dryness. Delicious! 2. Mushroom ravioli - Also a bit dry inside but great sauce and plenty of mushrooms makes up for it 3. Chocolate warm cake and vanilla ice cream - Gooey as it should be and warm contrasting with the cold ice cream. Very good Overall, a place to try at least once and I'm sure I will be back. read more

I went to a birthday party and had stuff mushroom and linguine and shrimp. The stuff mushrooms weee delicious. The sauce was perfectly seasoned. The stuffed mushrooms were tender. The linguine and shrimp was very good! The sauce needs more garlic and it was not salty! The linguine was past aldente but it was still good! Overall I had a great time at this place and would definitely eat here again! read more

Metuchen Inn - Lingerie and shrimp - New American Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

what should've been a nice birthday dinner for my sister turned out to be a pure disaster. While Yvonne, our waitress was very good , that is where the good ended. I ordered the steak special, asked for it to be cooked medium rare. The left side of it was well done, and the right side was almost purple. It was very tough . The entire plate was room temperature. They took it away claiming they would make another steak. They brought back the same steak cooked even more . so completely well done. I finally settled on a salad with chicken in it . It was nothing special . My sister ordered the halibut special, which also arrived cold . After they reheated it , She proceeded to eat her dinner until she found a black hair on the fish. The waitress assured us that we would get a complementary dessert. When it came time for dessert, they offered one for the two of us. We asked to speak to the manager on duty who came over and tried to apologize. He assured us he would only be charging us for the fish, and the bottle of which would be $60. I let him know that we no intention of paying for fish that had hair in it. He asked us if the hair was from a man or a woman.? does that really matter? It was a black hair and we both have blonde hair so it certainly wasn't ours. In the end, I told him we would pay for the salad that I ate plus the bottle of water and nothing more. He did give us two desserts to take home, but what should've been a nice birthday dinner turned out to be a disaster. I have not been to this restaurant in many years and I have no intention of ever going back . read more

Metuchen Inn - New American Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Never disappoints. Food was delicious. Our servers were attentive and sweet. Drinks were great.

The ambiance, the staff and the food make the Metuchen Inn a place for any occasion. You can be assured that everything will be as you request, and done with friendly professional staff and management. read more

The restaurant has white table cloths and the restaurant has potential to be fancy but falls flat. The bathrooms are sub par the food is average at best and expensive. I really do not see how this place gets the ratings... and the service is not elegant but creepy, I think sometimes people confuse expensive for classy. Would not recommend this place. read more

Food was excellent & so was the service. The place has cute outdoor seating but the inside is very small & crowded. I wish the inside was bigger because you felt like you're on top of people. The ravioli was absolutely amazing. You can tell it was homemade. The pork chop was out of this world and cooked perfectly. The cocktails were also delicious (I recommend the aperol spritz or expresso martini) read more

Excellent top notch service and food. Especially loved the mussels and salmon as well as the shrimp cocktail. Calamari and the drinks were excellent too. Came here to celebrate my daughter's graduation read more

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I went to this restaurant yesterday for a birthday celebration. I had the endive and Roquefort cheese salad and the crab cake as recommended by the server. Both were delicious! I took my salad home. It was the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The cracked was fresh and perfectly brown and crisp on the outside? And moist in the inside. When I asked what kind of reds were available? He listed every red possible! I had a smooth malbec. For dessert, I ordered a decaf coffee, which was very robust in its flavor. I did not have the rolls or any pastries for dessert, but the others in our group enjoyed both. The service was superb. Very professional. read more

Phenomenal service. Warm inviting surroundings. Had entree of crab cakes. Tasty and well made. Owner welcomed us. read more

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The food is overpriced and the atmosphere leaves so much to be desired. For such a high priced restaurant, they need to hire a decorator. The horrible LED blue lights around the open square space up stairs is horrifying!! The bathroom upstairs is gross. How about a coat of paint on the interior door, or just wash it. The window sills upstairs had dead bugs all over them. Not something you want to see while you are eating. I remember when the Metuchen Inn was elegant. Not any more. read more

Came here for my birthday earlier this year. We shared calamari and oysters which were very good. I had the short rib for my entree. The short rib was okay, I felt like it was missing something. I had the old fashioned and enjoyed my drink. Our server was attentive. I would return. read more

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With great ambiance and service, Metuchen Inn is a great place to go for a special night out or business dinner. The pricing is a bit high but the quality of the food and venue are worth it. I most recently came to the Metuchen inn for a business meeting. There were 8 of us and I felt we were well taken care of. Even though we were a large table, we were never made to feel rushed. For appetizers we ordered the Sicilian meatballs, grilled octopus salad and fried calamari. The Sicilian meatballs were my favorite. They were dense and in a perfect marinara sauce, served also with a side of polenta. I did not try the octopus salad but I heard it was very good and had a smoky flavor. The fried calamari was perfectly crisp and not super chewy, my one complaint is i wish there was more balsamic drizzle (it was mainly on the sides of the plate in a design) or a side of marinara, as I do not like calamari without sauce. The presentation of all the plates was beautiful. For my main course I got the Pappardelle pasta in bolognese sauce which was delicious. The pasta seemed freshly made, the sauce has a wonderful taste and perfect amount of meat. I've also hosted a bridal shower here a few years ago and they did an amazing job. The space looks a little small for a party but they worked wonders and were able to fit all of our guests comfortably while still having a gift table! I've also heard they have an upstairs which I think is used for even bigger parties. We received so many compliments after the shower. They were very accommodating and when my vegan sister in law told them she couldn't have any dairy they were sure to bring her special plates with no cheese and they remembered during dessert and brought her a dairy free sorbet to enjoy. 5/5 read more

Metuchen Inn - Bad quality photo, great quality dinner - New American Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

Food and service were good. The atmosphere was completely ruined by playing Fox News loudly during the dinner hour.

Wonderful dining experience. The owner, Victor, is charming and clearly takes pride in his restaurant. The duck was perfectly cooked and delicious. The waiter did not check on us too often, which can be annoying. He kept our drinks filled promptly. Cheesecake was fluffy and tasty. read more

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Metuchen Inn? More like Metuchen Out! The Good: The food was good. For staters I had the the squash/ coconut soup, which was tasty. She had the arugula salad, which was fresh and good. I had the ribeye ($62) which was tender, and cooked and seasoned well. She had the mushroom fettuccine, which she said was just ok, but nothing special. Also, the staff was very nice, and the pace of food coming out of kitchen was good, too. The Bad: While the staff was nice, the service was not. I think we were expecting a nice fine dining experience, but unfortunately we came on "Wine Tasting Night" and the place was a total shit show. The staff seemed frantic through our whole dinner, running back and forth. I can't remember how many things were dropped next to our table as they ran back and forth bumping into one another; menues, silverware, etc. one napkin set on the table for 2. they first asked for drinks, however they didn't give us a cocktail menu when we sat down. Five minutes later comes the menu, drink finally comes halfway through the soup (had to be at least 25-30 minutes after first sitting down). They dropped the wrong appetizer dish on our table, meant for another, and didn't believe us when we told them the calamari was not ours. Steak served without a steak knife. Second drink took even longer than the first, but maybe because I had to ask the maitre d for it, because our waitress was MIA. The ambiance was uninspired, no music. Place looked pretty run down. Kept watching the kickplate to the kitchen door, which is all mangled and hanging on by one nail, waiting for it to fall off as it flopped back and forth. Paying the bill was pain in the ass, too. The waitress had one of those handheld credit card devices, and tells me to enter the tip. I start to type in $30, and it just completed the sale with no tip, and spits out the receipt. She says it'll be difficult to redo it, and so I wound up leaving more cash than I would have liked for a tip, because at that point I didn't want to ask for change as we just wanted to get the hell out of there and never come back. The Ugly: The black hair on the table that was not ours. Stained table cloth. Was never asked how our dinner/ experience was. read more

Very nice old school classy atmosphere. Was there for a business dinner on a Monday evening. Not a very busy night, which was good for our purpose. There was plenty of staff, yet service seemed to run in spurts. We would have a couple people attending to us, then long pauses. Staff were friendly. Ordered the Caesar salad to start. It was a good standard Caesar. Warm roll was very good, disappoint roll service did not keep coming after initial roll. Sea bass as an entree was delicious. Very impressed with how it was cooked, flavor and sides. The quality of the main course will bring me back in the future. read more

We ordered the following items through a delivery service 1) Beef Bolognese Tossed with tagliatelle Pasta $32.00 Shaved Parmigiano Cheese and Basil Chiffonade 2) Wild Mushroom Fettuccine $31.00Trumpet, Oyster, Maitake, Shiitake Mushrooms, Garlic Butter Sauce, Touch of Truffle Cream, Aged Parmigiana 3) Hudson Valley Seares Foie Gras $40.00 Tagliatelle Pasta Wild Mushrooms Shaved Black Truffle 4) Chocolate Gelato $14.00 5) Warm Apple Apple Strudel $14.00 Walnuts, Raisin, Vanilla Gelato We NEVER received the Hudson Valley Seares Foie Gras $40.00 Tagliatelle Pasta Wild Mushrooms Shaved Black Truffle. What we did get, was some weird like combination of Foie Gras, Raisins and what seems to be apple strudel. See included photo...It's like they were packing the foie gras and accidentally mixed it in with the Apple strudel by error and then sent it to us anyway...and they completely left out the tagliatelle Pasta Wild Mushrooms Shave Black Truffle that was supposed to come with it. So in other words, they sent us some weird combination of ingredients that we clearly didn't eat. Basically a kitchen screw up. Fine, it happens, but the clincher was their attitude about it. I called the restaurant, and the person that answered the phone was dismissive, rude, and completely clueless as to what their menu contains. He works there but doesn't know the dishes they serve/sell. He didn't know the missing item I kept mentionning, and kept insisting that we got the mushrooom Tagliatelle. He then offered to have someone drop it off. We all heard him say this. When I called back to ask when they were dropping it off, he changed his tune and said "No, you have to pick it up!" He said the restaurant was super busy, which it was, I could hear the background. But you see, the thing is, you screwed up, and clearly you think that's acceptable, as displayed with that nasty and dismissive attitude. Plus you LIED. Also, if you're SO BUSY, you don't turn on GrubHub and Uber Eats, you show your place as CLOSED because you're already overwhelmed and can't possibly handle the take out aspect at this time. The attidue we got showed us that they think that customers who order through food delivery services aren't as important as the ones who are physically present in their restaurant. I don't know if this person was the manager or the owner, but they are CLEARLY CLUELESS about proper customer service. I will definitely NEVER return here as a customer, because I am local resident and have been here before, many times. Nor will I order again from this establishment. You seem to think that you can just dismiss people and their complaints against your restaurant. Your attitude was a disgusting display of a lack of manners, and of course extremely poor customer service. As someone who has worked in the hospitality industry, in Manhattan, for several years, I can say that someone clearly dropped the ball, but instead of apologizing they chose to go with a cavalier like atttitude about the whole thing, which is clearly not acceptable. You obviously know nothing about customer retention. I will take my hard earned money to other establishements in Metuchen, to places that not only respect the customers who choose to physically dine at their establishment but also the ones who order through a delivery service. read more

Metuchen Inn - New American Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

I went here with my wife, Adeline, about a month ago. Unfortunately, the AC wasn't working and it was a hot day. Definitely a forgivable issue as other places were having brown outs and other problems too. We come back tonight and the AC is still not working a month later. I'm trying to enjoy my meal but I'm drenched in sweat because its a humid, rainy night in the low 90's. This is something that shouldn't be tolerated at a local soup kitchen, much less a supposed high end establishment that feels they can charge 30 dollars for an aggressively average bolognese. They even make a point on the menu to say the bolognese is made with a mirepoix, probably to invoke feelings of luxury and sophistication. Every bolognese is made with a mirepoix! That's like putting French fries on your menu and specifying they're made with potatoes. The most ironic part is they don't even spell mirepoix correctly on their menu. Also the calamari was incredibly rubbery, like something you'd order at a Chili's. No amount of aioli and accompaniments can fix low quality squid. Safe to say I won't be returning here soon. If the AC gets repaired then maybe I'll think about it. I'll save it for a day where I think I've been too smart with my money lately and need to overspend on faux fine dining. read more

Over priced crud! Food was parented nicely that's sbout it. Service was slow and you could feel the waitstaff hate for each other. Ambiance still feels like a brothal that it used to be! read more

Came here for mother's day! We made a reservation prior with a party of 11 we were seated in a separate room away from the other dining tables which was nice! We ordered clams, calamari, meatballs and eggplant dish as appetizers. The clams had a big portion so it was shareable while there were only 2 meatballs and 2 pieces of eggplant to cut up and share. The calamari was a medium sized dish which was shareable too. I got the bolognese and it was a good size! I enjoyed it alot! They have their own parking lot & even out door seating with lights. If you plan on going here just know itll be on the pricier side! read more

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I was here for an event recently and was dismayed by the experience. To name the positives first: the restaurant itself is warm, quaint, and inviting. The service seemed harried despite a very pedestrian pace and set menu for the evening. My fiance was served a "vegetarian" dish of shrimp scampi. The food itself was bland and unappetizing: boiling pasta at home would yield a comparable result. The staff was inattentive and overseen fighting between themselves. At one point the bartender visibly "flipped off" a waiter in full view of twenty customers. I was very puzzled at the fact that our group was generally treated as if it was inconvenient and overwhelming to have a small group of paying customers. I have only written one other Yelp review to date (which was positive) but my experience at this place moved me to speak out in dissatisfaction. Should you have the option to dine somewhere other than Metuchen Inn, I would recommend this! read more

Was here with my in-laws for a celebration earlier this year and was my first time here even though I live in the area. Overall I would say the quality of food here is better than most places. Although the price is a little expensive for the normal person, I'd still come back once in a while because the food is is pretty good. The reason why I give 4 stars is because some things are worth the price while others aren't. The entrees were nice, but the shrimp cocktail only came with 4 pieces so beware of what you order if you are price-conscious. read more

Metuchen Inn - Roasted chicken with green beans and mashed potatoes - New American Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

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3 stars I ordered octopus for my appetizer. I can smell fishiness and it was chewy. It was served over a scant amount of arugula and the quality of olive oil is not up to my par. I ordered fish special ( seared black sea-bass) Served over couscous and broccoli rabe. The serving was small. I noticed they used the same lemon sauce on my friends entrees . Someone ordered striped bass And another one ordered halibut. It's supposed to be lemon, caper, wine butter sauce but i tasted mild lemon, a lot of starch to thicken the sauce, no wine or butter taste to it. Dessert: chocolate lava cake w/ a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Tasted just generic. read more

I came here for a work dinner. We stopped at the bar for drinks before being seated. The bartender was friendly and quick to take everyone's order. After being seated for our meal the servers quickly came over to make explain the menu, ask if we needed any drinks and poured water. The service throughout the evening was consistently excellent. For an appetizer I had the calamari. It was a different twist on calamari since there was no red sauce but it was excellent. The tuna and avocado salad appetizer had a great flavor, amazing texture and was beautiful to look at. No one wanted to break it open and ruin the presentation. For dinner I went with the braised short ribs. If you like ribs that melt in your mouth then this is the dinner for your. Overall a great experience. Excellent service, nice ambiance and friendly attentive staff made this a great meal. read more

Metuchen Inn - Short ribs. - New American Near Me - Metuchen, New Jersey

We ordered the polenta and meatball appetizer. It was tasty as expected. Unfortunately the main courses, tagliatelle bolognese and diver sea scallops were disappointing. The pasta was overcooked and sauce watery. The scallops were tough and served with vegetables that reminded us of frozen succotash (minus the lima beans). Though it was clear that we did not care for the pasta (ate only one or two bites) , our server did not ask if there was an issue with the food and was quick to process payment. This was disappointing for a restaurant we have known to be both tasty and elegant. read more