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    The Garden State Grill

    4.1 (81 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE GARDEN STATE GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Side house salad with ranch dressing.
    Dodie H.

    We decided to come here today after hiking at Raven Rock State Park. The atmosphere is casual. We went around 530ish and was seated right away. Carrie was our server and she was great. Very attentive and accommodating. As a table we ordered the coconut shrimp as an appetizer. The coconut was a overly crispy but still had a good flavor. I ordered the boardwalk fries with a side salad as my meal. Both were delicious. For my portion of the appetizer, fries and salad my total was around $36 before tip. Would definitely come back here.

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    Where's the Chicken? I called in the order because the online ordering was down. I ordered from the online menu which includes chicken. There is no information about adding chicken. However, when I return home, 15 minutes away there was no chicken. When I call he said that it was included. There was also a previous post where they had the same experience.

    Housemade crab soup
    Kelly M.

    We love the ambiance of this restaurant. I wish we lived closer. They always gave great offerings. Sometimes a bit eclectic, but try them. You'll be thankful. Today, we had the homemade crab soup. A tomato based soup with great seasonings and tons of crab bits. The Boardwalk French Fries are smothered with pot roast infused with brown gravy and mozzarella cheese. The fries are hot and crispy, so it's not a gelatinous mess. The pot roast would make any grandmother proud! My friends had the Ceasars salad and one added chicken. Unfortunately, the chicken chunks were not warmed. They looked cooked/grilled but tasted fresh from the freezer. Ugh. So much so that they were frigid, ice cold, not even thawed, and she pushed them off her salad and didn't eat them. If I were her server and noticed that I would have rectified it immediately. I enjoyed the large Garden State salad, mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, blueberries, and croutons, topped with shaved parmesan. All ingredients were fresh. I added grilled salmon, but it was forgotten. I had a bit of a wait for the salmon, so I enjoyed my soup. The majority of their dressings are housemade, and the blue cheese is amazing. Fry dipping worthy! Full bar, freshly brewed iced tea, don't remember if they offer Coke or Pepsi products. My money is on Pepsi, after all it is North Carolina!

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    Food good garden state taste. Service best in town Ambiance like a mom and pop place

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    Excellent food and service!! Selection is perfectly offered at a reasonable price. Monthly specials are worth checking out!!

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    Staff was friendly. Food was mediocre definitely not worth the price. I don't think I will be back again.

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    I really loved my food and the atmosphere. I would come back again and again. the food is amazing and workers are so friendly.

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    Terrific food from locally owned good folks who really want to make your meal and order correct and enjoyable

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    Excellent service and amazing food, highly recommended. We have now become regulars and look forward to it every time.

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