Attended a birthday party at The Smokehouse, the beer garden located behind the Stirling Hotel. The outdoor space is huge, with a large parking lot, lawn games, areas for children to play, and a spacious tent filled with tables. There is also a small bar where you can order drinks and bring them back to your seat. Our group had a private tent area reserved, and the event was well organized. Buffet-style food had been arranged before our arrival, and we were able to bring in decorations, a birthday cake, and other party favors without any issues. The outdoor bar stops serving around 9:00 p.m., but we were able to move to a covered area near to the hotel restaurant and bar, which was equipped with heat lamps and provided a comfortable place to continue the evening. Service throughout the event was quick and friendly. I would definitely recommend The Smokehouse for group gatherings, birthday parties, or a casual day out. There is plenty of space, the prices are reasonable, and the staff does a great job accommodating larger groups. Also, it's conveniently located not far from the train station. read more

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Have to downgrade my rating due to recent experiences with the beer garden. The inside menu is always delicious but the smokehouse menu in the beer garden is awful. Nachos are super weird with a strange cheese and baked beans. Brisket was tough. Wings are small. All of it is extremely expensive for what you get and there's no service, you have to stand in line and then pick up when the buzzer calls you. Love live music and the band was great, but it was so loud I had to put earplugs in. My group couldn't talk to each other. Sad about this experience but I really hope they see this review and make some adjustments. read more

Indoor or outdoor dining area is cozy, neighborhood eatery, friendly for children, small pets. Also in the brew garden area, this section is great for wide selection of beverages. The service is excellent and food is above par. read more

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My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday night. Parking was a little tricky but we ended up finding a good spot. We went to the barbecue section in the back of the restaurant, as soon as you walk into your right, there's an order station that accepts cash and card. You grab a menu and browse through till ur ready then return them in the basket. When you order your food, they give you a buzzer and you can choose to either pick a seat in the enormous backyard area or walk yourself to the bar right across and order a drink, soda, alcohol, water, they have everything. When your buzzer rings you're going to walk over to the bar area and on the side is where they will hand your tray of food. There's a selection of napkins and sauces under the tent. The food was great and the service was well. This is definitely a place to bring a family and children. Weather was beautiful, no bugs. read more

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Such a shame the food here has gone down hill. They used to have higher end salads and some inspired meals but now it's basically overpriced bar food. This is the third time they forgot part of our order when we ordered out and the salad was going bad. Guess the beer garden is the draw here and the atmosphere is still nice and good for kids. But don't go here if you are looking for good food. read more

Iconic setting that is part Western saloon part ski lodge and extra cozy dining. The smokehouse outback is open in warm seasons and always delivers the best ribs around! We went for a Saturday dinner at 6pm and the wait was a half hour but it was totally worth it. We grabbed drinks on the outdoor patio by the fire and under heaters and by the time we were finishing our drink our table was ready. We had the prime rib and ribs and fish and chips. The food was phenomenally good. I've also had the Tavern Burger and it was great. Their fries are not my kind of fry as it has the batter on it but that's my only complaint. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Been coming here for over 10 years. Reliable, good food, good service, good wait time if any, and good atmosphere. Never waiting too long for my food. Will always recommend for a casual or dressy casual night! And prices are always reasonable :) read more

Love this place! They have great burgers, and ribs along with a backyard area where they have a smoker for bbq in the summer and live bands as well. Very good service. read more

My wife and I absolutely love coming here--it's become one of our favorite spots to unwind and enjoy an amazing meal together. The food is consistently delicious, full of flavor, and clearly made with care. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making every visit feel special. The staff always go above and beyond with friendly, attentive service. Whether it's a date night or just a quick bite, this place never disappoints. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great dining experience! read more

The Stirling Hotel - New American Near Me - Stirling, New Jersey

I came here a few weeks ago with my buddy, he enjoyed it so much he told me he went back later that day! Food: I ended up going with a truffle burger which was perfectly done. The truffle mayo and tossed greens in the burger complimented the patty and bacon well and made it wonderfully delectable. My buddy got some voodoo rub wings (not pictured) which were amazing as well. Aesthetic: there is so much to unpack about this place. The hotel itself is a beautiful, wood paneled interior building with a nice rustic appeal, but the outdoor area which I did not experience seems to be the biggest draw of the place. It is a gorgeous place to have a nice meal. Service: our server was on top of everything and quick with our orders. read more

The Stirling Hotel - New American Near Me - Stirling, New Jersey

Amazing experience here I came here to do a tasting promoting Bacardi signature drinks here and the staff was amazing. The food was incredible. Not to mention they had a concert in the beer garden. Can't wait to be back. Very welcoming ambience. read more

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My boyfriend and I have been here twice since last year. The first time was during the winter and we sat at a high top table alongside the bar area near the entrance. I had a spectacular burger which I enjoyed immensely and highly recommend. More recently we returned and were seated in the charming outdoor area where fans were running for our comfort. I enjoyed two mocktails, one with a mix of oat milk and juices which was surprisingly delicious. The fresh oysters were really good and my boyfriend enjoyed fish tacos. I ordered the crab cakes with a mix of fingerling potatoes and corn. The crab cakes had good flavor but not enough crab for my preference and too much filler. But enjoyable nevertheless. Further back is a large but charming beer garden where one can enjoy live music on the weekends. Plenty of parking. Make the trip, it's worthwhile for the atmosphere, the friendly service and the food. read more

Confusing. Came for the BBQ. Hotel restaurant opens at 11:30, the separate BBQ space does not. In fact no one knew exactly when the outdoor BBQ opened. Spoke with no less than 5 staffers and got 5 different answers. Had drinks, lunch, left in the late afternoon and still no BBQ. Oh well. The grounds do kinda look amazing and spacious with several well stationed areas for outdoor dinning. Beers are all local brewed and the food was very good. Wings were HUGE, first was in very disappointing and dry however all the rest were juicy and flavorful. Mac n cheese was on point and the star was the blueberry and peach cobbler: sweet, tart and that vanilla ice cream balanced it all out. There is a ton of staff here and they looked very busy but wasn't actually sure what most were actually doing as we waited fairly long to be served. I understand the BBQ just recently opened last week so perhaps there's a learning curve to be had. read more

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Food, service, and ambiance all wonderful!! Would highly recommend! So cozy and great food.

We have been here many times but last night was pretty bad food and service. Lamb stew was not stew at all but soup - served with soup crackers with very little lamb. The salmon taco special looked awful and had almost no salmon or even slaw in each one of the three small tacos. one of the tacos had two tiny pieces of salmon about an inch long and an eigth of an inch thick. Not 'special' at all and more like a very lame appetizer. It came with fries that were a surprise and not wanted - no reference to a salad option. Not once did the waiter come and ask how our courses were. We otherwise would have told him. I had to ask for my water glass to be filled. Just a Friday eve hoping for decent pub food - next time we will skip this place. read more

Good food. Good atmosphere. Good service. My nephew had his engagement party here and it was great. If you want a fun afternoon with a chill vibe, then this is the place. The only drawback was that the bill seemed to be too high. Not sure 100 people had 10 drinks in the early afternoon. read more

First time here, and I'm not sure why? Came for brunch with friends. We met under the outside tent in the backyard which was huge, for some cocktails before heading inside to eat. I was amazed by the size of the property, they had a barbecue hut outside, you could smell the smoker going. A band setting up, tented seating area, grass areas with seats with umbrellas, picnic tables, families were laying down blankets for young kids to sit on. There was corn hole & a ping pong table (this I didn't see) As we headed inside to eat, we walked through another covered outside patio (I'm assuming for the restaurant fare?) there was regular seating & bar seating (which we preferred since lacrosse was on tv) The brunch menu had something for everyone. We had clams and the pretzel to start. Then we chose crab cake benny, tavern burger and the biggest black bean burger that I have ever seen! All were delicious. Server was great. We paid and took our beverages back outside to listen to the band for a little bit. Definitely will return- with a bunch of people!! read more

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went for lunch/brunch today at I had a chicken sandwich grill and fries the meal came out excellent the place was very nice and clean. The staff was amazing. Great place to visit with your family. read more

I will shout it from the mountain tops. This place is consistently top notch! Excellent seasonal beer options - lots of local beer options too. The menu is solid! If you are within a 20 mile radius- this is a must. Great family friendly spot too. I truly love this place. read more

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The service was awful we were there on a Tues. at 6pm, forgot silverware, napkins, we kept having to try and flag someone down, we were at a table with 8 of us. The worst calmari ever, soggy, no taste and sauce?? We also had Korean wings which seemed someone cooked and dumped? plum sauce on top. although we ordered a cesar salad with chicken which was v nice, crisp lettuce and nice grilled piece of chicken. read more

Omg you have to figure out how to make this line move faster at the smokehouse... this is insane I was there for two hours and I spent about 40% of the time in the line - two rounds read more

Well I used to like this place until today. I went for an afternoon drink or two. Parked in the additional parking section, towards the beer garden. Went and sat down with my girlfriend. A few minutes later I asked a worker why was there a bag on an empty table with chairs? She said it was a private event. I asked why weren't there any signs. She said there was. True, only they are seen once you go in the beer garden. I asked why not where people can see it right away? The female worker just walked away saying they are all over the place. Feeling weird or probably embarrassed I left and went elsewhere. I called and asked to speak to a manager and the female that picked up asked in reference to? I didn't ask for her I asked for a Manager. I hear her speak to someone else and say they want a manager I don't know what the F**k they want. Another female picks up the phone I asked if she's a manager , she says yes, I ask her name and she doesn't give it to me, how can I help you? So I said that maybe the sign should be at the entrance of the additional parking lot so people can see it immediately. Once you park you talk etc look for a chair or table and don't see the beer garden closed sign because it's identical to the additional parking sign. The manager proceeds to say that she has 3 signs up. I said ok but it should be where people park and see it immediately so not to step into the beer garden she cuts me off and says ok I'm going to leave you here and hangs up on me. I wish I had seen the owner because I hear he is a nice guy and probably would have listen to a customers Idea so others don't mistakenly go into someone's private event. The staff at least today was very rude and didn't want to hear their customers'concerns. so it seems to me that as long as the customer is ok with their situation the staff is ok with it. The moment you have a complaint the staff doesn't want to hear it and treats you like your the problem. Never again. They lost a good customer. read more

The Stirling Hotel - New American Near Me - Stirling, New Jersey

This place is awesome! The burgers are outstanding. The patio is amazing. This is a super cozy spot with a relaxed atmosphere. There's a huge beer garden. The kitchen smelled delicious, the bartenders were friendly and attentive. The bathroom situation (too few) is less than ideal, but that's not a big deal. I would definitely return to have another meal here. I am taking away one star because we tried to get drinks at the bar and it was too crowded to get anything. I wish the back patio bar had been open since there was a crowd during happy hour. read more

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Came here for a work happy hour and it's was such a lovely time. I think that the entire ambiance of this place is the star. The outdoor space is covered but open air and there is an entire beer garden behind it. The waitstaff was tentative and provided a plenty recommendations. I only had a few appetizers when we were there like the pretzels and the margarita pizza but it was all fresh. The pretzels came with three dipping sauces one was sweet and cheesy at the same time which an interesting but nice combination. The pizza was flavorful and you could tell just made. While I only had Sauvignon blanc as my drink of choice all my colleagues got beers and cocktails which they all said were great. The outdoor space alone will bring me back here! It is the perfect setting for a beautiful day and a refreshing beverage. Worth stopping by for this alone! read more

Our group of The Round Table, friends of over 37 years, selected The Stirling Hotel. What a venue, both inside and out. We dined inside after enjoying the bar to meet up. Their selections both at the bar and in the dining are amazing. The service and the quality makes this joint worth repeating. read more

I've been coming here for many years. Absolutely love this place especially on Sundays. Great food, great atmosphere, good drinks and always friendly people hanging about. Give it a try, you won't regret it! read more

Food quality went down significantly since last review. Bar and beer garden is good but not worth going on its own.

45 minutes from arrival to get chicken and waffles. They weren't ready!??? Waffles like cardboard. Pastrami awful. Tastes off. Server disappeared and we had to wait for drinks. We keep trying this place, and it keeps being a fail. Sad. Me u is trying to be something this place is not. Go back to the basics, that's what people liked. read more

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Even though it's called The Stirling Hotel, it's not a hotel, it's a restaurant and beer garden. The dinner menu has a variety of items. I am usually suspicious of menus with a huge variety...because how can they all be good? Unfortunately, my suspicion was right. The fried pickles had a ton of batter (1 star off). The pretzel sticks tasted more like bread than pretzels (1 star off). The fried calamari came with a weird carrot curry sauce (1 star off). The grilled steak tasted like cheap steak without much seasoning (1 star off). My friend got their crabcakes special and only took two bites. For drinks, I did enjoy my lavender lemonade, and my friends enjoyed a variety of beers and cocktails, so I think the drinks are better than the food. Flies were everywhere in the beer garden. They would feast on the food and open drink containers. This experience was such a bummer, as I was really looking forward to a nice outdoor garden to enjoy dinner and drinks. Unfortunately, the flies had a better time than I did. read more

18 dollars for the smokehouse smashburger & a bag of miss Vicki's chips. Burger no more than the size of a big Mac with saute onions. Absolutely ridiculous! read more

Never been in the stirling area n stumbled upon stirling hotel n thought we'd have dinner there. Rustic place. Friendly staff. We had the corn salad , roasted cauliflower w garbanzo n pomegranates salad, fried calamari n chicken sliders for appetizers. Generous portions n very delicious. For entrees we had the skate fish special, bronzino n bbq platter. All b yummy. We topped it off w chocolate chip lava cake and the peach pie. So good. Tx u 4 a great dinner. read more

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We've been here a few times and each time is better than the previous. The food is always delicious; the service is always quick and attentive. The space is cozy and intimate but you're never forgotten about. It's quickly become one of our favorite restaurants since moving to the area read more

The Stirling Hotel - New American Near Me - Stirling, New Jersey

Have been here two times with my husband and kids and both home runs! The service is always incredible with a friendly waitstaff. We love their burgers, their food is always tasty, and approve of their drinks menu. Love how family friendly it is (verbal kids menu: the typical grilled cheese, hot dog, buttered pasta or marinara) and the overall vibes inside. Highly recommend! read more

My favorite local restaurant. My family loves coming here all year round. In the summer you get the outdoor garden with a bbq pit. Inside you get the charm of the old hotel. I always get a burger. The wings and pretzels are great for apps. They always have a good seasonal cocktail list and beers. read more

First time here very cute set up outside with a bar area and outdoor seating . It was a bit chilly outside but we made it through dinner . The dining room inside was a bit busy and they explained they were short staffed . Totally understandable given todays Economy. I ordered a fig and sage mule OMG so good !! We ordered a Burger with sweet potato waffle fries, French onion soup ( must try) and root vegetable salad ( loved the combination of veggies and light dressing) . They have a nice beer garden area outside perfect for private events . I would definitely give this place another try to give some of the other menu items a try . read more

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Before moving to Chicago, I lived in New Jersey for nearly thirty years. I'd seen the Stirling Hotel. I'd heard of the Stirling Hotel. Somehow, I never went. So when it came time to find a midway point to meet a friend for dinner, it seemed like the perfect opportunity. Don't be too thrown by the 3 stars, you're going to get a pretty good meal here. There are many craft beer options that you don't always find in New Jersey, and a pretty large menu with lots of variety. Maybe too much variety - I'm not so sure about an Asian Noodle dish in a place like this. That said, it's above average bar food. The black bean burger was huge, really well made with nice texture, a sturdy bun, and flavorful sauces. Unfortunately, the patty itself lacked any seasoning whatsoever. I was able to add some salt and pepper to save it, but some ground garlic or even breadcrumbs would have elevated this considerably. My friend had the salmon dish, a fairly sizable portion, nicely cooked and flaky. Again, there was a severe lack of seasoning here, relying far too much on the accompanying sauce than letting the fish shine. And, you're paying for it. The burgers, with fries, are upwards of $20+, which is expensive in Chicago or NYC. But, in a place that is in serious need of some updating and tweaks to execution, that's several dollars too high. Not bad, but probably not worth coming back to. read more

Went after work and sat at the bar. Our bartender Josh was fantastic. We tried his Strawberry Rhubarb Crush (believe it was strawberry rhubarb and Bulleit single barrel) and it was a home run. The Tavern Burger was as great as it's reputation suggests. Love the old school feel as well. read more

It seems to have been here forever, although it was never really a regular hang-out of mine, even during my long-ago "partying" days, even though it has, and always has had, a "lively" bar. In fact, I can count my "memories" on the fingers of one hand-- Memory 1-- I started drinking at around noon in the "beer garden" out back with an old friend and his then-wife (I think my then-girlfriend, anticipating what was to come, had wisely fled the scene). Around midnight, after several "lost" hours, I had somehow wound up at a private residence in Dover with several comatose drunks/drug-addicts, and remarkably had sense and sentience enough to call a taxi to come take me home. I ended the night safely in my abode, kneeling in front of the Porcelain God, paying it vomitous homage, thinking to myself between gasps, "I'm getting way too old for this shite!" Memory 2--- I was several Vicodin's to the wind, my then-girlfriend was wisely MIA, and my old friend's same then-wife, staggeringly drunk, wanted to dance with me, for some inexplicable reason (the Stirling Hotel playlist tends to favor rock "classics" and I guess one of those "golden oldies" caught her fancy). One step away from the oblivion of a coma, I was unable to say no...or much of anything else, for that matter. I don't remember for how long she managed to "sashay" my dead weight around the "dance floor," but it couldn't have been for very long. Later, she availed herself of my Vicodin after complaining of a "headache," swallowing several, and spending the rest of the night compulsively throwing up (my compassionate friend said to her, "Hey, Hon, could ya turn in the other direction while you're puking? I'm gonna start throwing up in a minute if you don't ...") Memories...light the corners of my mind...! Actually, another memory, long after I had sobered up. I brought my birth mother here, for a burger and macaroni and cheese, which, according to word of mouth, was "great." Not bad, but not "great" either, and not really demanding of a return visit, in my opinion. About a week ago, my old friend (he has also sobered up...a feat I once thought impossible...and gotten a divorce; both occurring at approximately the same time, by the way) wanted to come back here. This time, for dinner only. I was agreeable, if not exactly enthusiastic. Supposedly, ownership of the Stirling Hotel has changed since I last came here. Despite that, nothing much seems to have changed, although "macaroni and cheese" is off the menu. The "beer garden" is still in the back. The bar seems as "lively" as ever. The musical "classics" are still being played at high volume. We requested a table off to the side, and perused the dinner menus, like the old men we're becoming. The youthful "ghosts" of our drunken, drug-addled past stared at us in amazement, shook their inchoate heads in bewilderment and frank astonishment, and then mercifully dissipated and disappeared into the miasma of beer, body heat and loud music that still pervades the place. (I imagined I could hear one of those ghosts mutter as it faded away into the void, "What in the hell happened to those two!?!") I'm not a big steak guy, but I wanted a change of pace, and so I ordered a steak. (The best steak I ever had was years ago at Sparks Steakhouse in NYC, where in 1985 Mafia boss Paul Castellano was disrespectfully blown away before he could enter the restaurant and enjoy a last meal; my oldest friend treated me...knowing of my fascination with organized crime...and a business associate to dinner here. The steak was inches thick, and had not an ounce of fat on it. With a cracked crab appetizer, I remember the bill for 3 came to $400, and that was nearly 30 years ago!) If my friend were rating this place, the rating would assuredly be lower. He wasn't happy, and kept saying, "We should have gone to that Greek place down the street!" He ordered an appetizer of eggplant meatballs. I tried one; the taste was ok but I found it had a gummy texture and was off-puttingly chewy. My friend wasn't any more impressed with the chicken parmigiana and spaghetti he ordered. However, I liked what I had. The vegetable root soup, which contained pine nuts, was hot and delicious. The steak I had wasn't necessarily up to the quality of Sparks, but it was tender enough, and well-seasoned. Fresh asparagus and roasted potatoes complimented the meat, and made for a very satisfactory dinner. None of it was cheap, but I enjoyed it. I don't know when (or if) we'll be back. But if you're into "partying," the bar scene here seems to still be going strong (a word of warning: watch out for those ghosts of our drunken, drug-addled past hanging out at the bar!), and I thought the food was decent, if a bit overpriced. Service was friendly, and efficient. (Another warning; if you party, watch out for the Stirling police. We were lucky back in the day; you may not be.) read more

My first time here and this was my experience during lunch at The Stirling Hotel. Arrived around 3pm, before the crazy dinner rush. We found a bench along the wall which was in the area were you serve yourself, found this out afterwards. The chill vibe is thrown off when you don't know how things are suppose to work. Never being here before, we didn't know if we seat ourselves or have to speak to someone. They had two hostess inside near the bar, it would make better sense to keep one outside at the door directing people and explaining how it works. The side we sat on had no servers available. Like I mentioned, getting your drinks at the bar is cool but if you're offering a menu at these tables, you have to get up from your area and go over to another section to order food. Bartender was not taking orders for food. The bartender is slammed addressing both sides of the dining area. One person behind the bar and drinks are coming out very slowly. The bartender was very nice though. Once I went to place my order, I asked someone that was bussing tables where we can order and she said inside. I walked all the way to the back and proceeded to ask the hostess where I can order food and her inexperienced reply was; you can go to the bar. Spoke with the bartender and he was also confused why I walked all the way inside to order food. The whole flow of this place is just weird and it started to annoy me. Once the food was ready, the runner came out but he was so lost and didn't know where the food went. Which makes sense because they have no system. Food is dropped off and we have no silverware, no napkins. Again, I get the self service, but give me somewhere I can find all that I need. I'm sure it's different to the right side of the outdoor bar. I'm sure you get a server and all. I'm just asking for some type of support when you're inside the establishment. The food was decent but nothing I had makes me wanna come back anytime soon. Pizza was decent, burger was bland, fried pickles were good. Drinks were decent and the vibe does check out. Also, they store their empty clean food trays outside exposed to the elements, which I find gross. This place definitely has some aged to it and I was shocked it had four stars because during my first experience, I didn't see it. I wanted to take my leftovers with me, and went searching for a container. Couldn't find that either so I asked one of the runners, he completely ignored and forget me. Had to ask one of the kitchen staff and he helped me out. My experience was less than favorable and like I mentioned before, it's all about how everything comes together. You can have decent staff but if there are broken processes, everything is gonna fall apart and it's going to leave people like me annoyed. read more

I got the Smokehouse burger and my wife got the chicken ceasar salad. The burger was messy. Which to me, makes it awesome. I was very tasty. No ketchup needed. The salad was more than enough. The server was very friendly and attentive. The place is a nice clean tavern. read more