We came in for football Sunday and we were accommodated immediately. The bar was full so they sat us at a table but we're still accessible to see some of the games. The server was nice and greeted us quickly. We weren't sure what to order but he was very patient and gave us some recommendations. We ordered the nachos but instead of chips we got it with fries, mozzarella sticks and the boneless chicken with Buffalo and bbq sauce on the side. Right after we ordered we saw a better table that was in the center of the bar and they were lovely enough to let us move! Then our food came! The mozzarella sticks weren't my favorite but the nachos and boneless chicken were super delicious! The buffalo sauce that came with the chicken was phenomenal. Overall I had an amazing time! read more

The Thirsty Turtle - Game time - American Near Me - Florham Park, New Jersey

God selection of beers and food. Food was spot on delicious. Waitress was pleasant and attentive. Will return.

LOVE IT HERE! On top of amazing food quality, so many menu choices (different and not just same old), and fun atmosphere. There COVID pick-up is great. So fast, so efficient, and the best part is the way they package. Everything packed so nicely and with holes so nothing is soggy. Can't say enough, love it love it. The food is just so good, "normal" foods with fun spins and not boring read more

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Fun bar in downtown F.P. with super friendly staff. Great selection of draft beers and I appreciate the custom flights for trying new things. Will definitely be back for the onion ring stack!! read more

The Thirsty Turtle - I can noms on these o-rings all damn day - American Near Me - Florham Park, New Jersey

Love the food, had the chicken bruscetta and was soo good. I also and decent selection of beer.

Great service. Food was pretty good for bar food. The service was fabulous. I went at 5pm with a child and they were so kind and accommodating. read more

Great service, quick and clean! Perfect spot after the annual Polar Express ride!!!!! read more

My friend and I visited the Thirsty Turtle around 6 pm on a Thursday night. The restaurant is pretty spacious and a lot of tables were taken even for a weeknight. We were seated in a cozy spot and began to browse the menus. Their (food) menu online marked items as gluten-free, while the menu in the restaurant did not have any clear indicators. Their drink menu is seriously impressive, especially since they have a whole section dedicated to mules. I opted for a PB J mule, which is probably the most unique mule I've had-- it was absolutely delicious and well-crafted. My friend ordered a Caesar salad with salmon while I went for the candied pecan & apple salad since it is marked GF online. My salad arrived with bread on top of the lettuce, which I then had to discard and separate the untouched salad from. Unfortunately, the salad wasn't very robust or impressive, nor was my friend's ultra-dry salmon. I would definitely return, but probably just for the bar. read more

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The Thirsty Turtle is the 'Real Deal' for Great food and Great times. This place is fast becoming a local landmark and is an unparalleled restaurant for Brunch, Lunch, Dinner or Just Drinks. For my initial visit I went with the Chicken Jenna which consists of breaded chicken stuffed with asparagus, roasted peppers, mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, and served with carbonara sauce, broccoli, carrots, & garlic mashed potatoes so Delicious. This meal would make Any Turtle come out of its shell, lol. The bartenders here are Really prompt and pleasant plus the food came out pretty quickly which is nice when you have a limited time for lunch. Parking is fair in the undersized lot and they do get Busy at peak times. I look forward to visiting the Turtle in the very near future. read more

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A great spot my boyfriend took me to because we weren't sure where to eat! Didn't have high expectations but I was happy with this choice. The atmosphere was vibrant and lively so it seemed like a popular spot for a town bar. The hostess told us it would take fifteen minutes for us to get a table but we at least were able to grab a drink at the bar, but we were seated in less than ten. We ordered their Irish nachos which were really good and I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich. With French fries. Highly recommend! My boyfriend got the short rib tacos and they packed it with a lot of meat so it seemed filling to me. The service was on point too. Very friendly and patient with us since we were indecisive. I would love to return! Especially during happy hour and maybe dessert if I don't feel full! read more

The Thirsty Turtle - Irish Nachos - American Near Me - Florham Park, New Jersey

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Every dish I have tried is good. Great place to go with little kids, outdoor seating and they provide crayons and a coloring sheet.

The food was really good. Reasonable price. I ordered the burger, the size was good, included salad also. Delicious food.

Went out with friends. I chose the buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing. The wings were very good and messy. And had a kick. No complaints here. One friend ordered potstickers and the other ahi tuna. They polished off their apps. I ordered St. Louis Ribs. When I eat ribs in a restaurant I expect the meat to fall off the bones. These did not. And they put a slice between each rib. I like no cuts. Let me do it. It came with fries and Cole slaw. I ate only the fries. Another friend also got the ribs and had the same result. Won't get ribs here again. My other friend got the bruschetta chicken over Angel hair. That's always a good choice. I first got a white peach sangria. Than with my meal the red sangria. The white tasted so much better. No dessert for any of us. They have 22 beers on tap. I will be back but will get a different entree. I recommend. read more

The Thirsty Turtle - St. Louis Ribs with fries - American Near Me - Florham Park, New Jersey

Good food Good service Nice vibe Certainly a hometown favorite for us Great burgers read more

I'm not usually in the Florham Park area, but my husband and I went to the Shakespeare Theater of Madison's warehouse costume sale and needed a nearby place for lunch. We decided upon the Thisty Turtle. I ordered the panko crusted tilapia with citrus butter sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and spinach, an order my husband was dubious about. I proved him wrong. My dish came out the perfect temperature and consistency because it was brought from the kitchen immediately after cooking and was perfect, as was his balsamic chicken sandwich. My husband sampled a few beers from the 22 beer tap, and I nursed my old-fashioned cocktail with my one drink limit. Coffee and bread pudding dessert were also top notch. Service was friendly and efficient. The decor is beautiful with a desert palette of colors unfolding in a chic, modern decor. It is in the space of the old Trader Joe's but unlike the crazed energy of Trader Joe's, this restaurant is calm and relaxing and was a good choice. read more

Food was delicious had the pretzel burger multiple times and never disappoints! Service is typically pretty good food comes out quick and server is almost always attentive. Atmosphere is a sports bar. Not really much else to it. Multiple tvs to watch the game with a smaller dining area on either side of the doors that is secluded from the bar area. But if looking for a place to watch the big game in Florham Park area, this is the place! read more

This place seems to be very well managed or at least they looked prepared for a rush or a bust based on the amount of employees waiting by the front door when we walked in at 3pm on a hot June Saturday. Ignore the poor reviews you are reading about this place during the glory days of the pandemic when we were all in a world of SHIT, I found an opposite experience and would really like to come back here again. The medium rare Filet mignon kabob tasted very good as well as the Chipotle Burger which was cooked to our liking. The large spacious room with the high ceilings means it can get very loud in there as it was filling up when we were eating, nothing to cry about though, nice waitress, and ample seating making this a nice casual date spot. read more

The Thirsty Turtle - Filet Mignon Spring Rolls with horseradish and au jus - American Near Me - Florham Park, New Jersey

Went here for a casual date night and had a decent time. The service was efficient and the drinks and appetizers shared made the establishment seem like a place i'd go to back to have drinks with some friends. read more

Food was delicious and service was great ! We had a 2 year old so it was not easy to accommodate us. But the staff was so friendly and the food was delicious! I will be back often ! read more

The Thirsty Turtle deserves 5 stars! Everything is top notch here. Two friends and I came for lunch at noon on a Tuesday. It was a beautiful day so we decided to sit outside (they have tons of outdoor and indoor seating). The place is huge. I wish I got our waitresses name because she was excellent. The service here is GREAT. We got the BBQ flatbread pizza and quesadillas for an appetizer. Both were 10/10. I highly recommend getting the flatbread. It's shredded BBQ chicken, red onion, molasses chipotle, BBQ sauce, fontina, asiago and motz cheese. For my lunch it was hard to choose because the menu has so many great options with great flavor combinations. I decided on the crab cake sandwich with sweet potato fries. It was delish. My friends got the French dip and the Cajun chicken sandwich. Both raved about their food. For dessert we got the brownie sundae and key lime pie. Both delish. Perfect portions too. There's even a cocktail menu for dessert! Alcohol + chocolate? Ummm YES PLEASE! I got a chocolate expresso martini. It was literally heavenly. Our waitress came around multiple times to check on us. I can't wait to come back and try other menu options! Cheers fellow yelpers! :p read more

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This was my first time here. I was in the neighborhood and decided it would be a good time to stop in for lunch and try The Thirsty Turtle. It happened to be on my list. It's located right off Columbia Turnpike and if you make a left onto James Street go down a half a block and turn left into the Regency Plaza Mall. It will be on your left hand side. Upon entering to the left was a nice long bar with several flat screens. They had a good selection of beers on tap, along with some craft beers. On the opposite side were some high tops, you can also sit at the bar and order food. The main dining room was to the right. I didn't have a reservation but was seated immediately. This place was busy, but they do a good job turning over the tables. I'm sure weekends can get extremely busy. The menu has a nice selection to choose from. They have Soups, Small Plates, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Shareables and decent Appetizers like Irish Nachos, and Filet Mignon Spring Rolls, Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna, and Pot Stickers. Both myself and my daughter decided on THE CRAB CAKE SANDWICH- It was served on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic tartar sauce, and veggie slaw. My crab cake had great flavor with hints of red peppers,scallions and a little old bay along with a nice amount of lump crab meat, not too much breading. The crab cake was pan fried. What made the sandwich was their roasted garlic tarter sauce. ( I would've loved to try it on French Fries.) The veggie slaw was equally good. It had a nice crunch to it and the portion size was abundant. I did not order dessert but several people around me did and it looked really good. The decor was simple, clean , and contemporary. On the walls were pictures of Turtles. This isn't a huge place but it works. The staff was nice and friendly. I would definitely return to try one of their signature burgers, it looked so good. read more

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On this particular October night, it was our grandson's Thirteenth birthday. Unfortunately, we chose the THIRSTY TURTLE in FLORHAM PARK, NJ to celebrate. Due to the fact that there were eight of us, we traveled in two separate vehicles. On the first day of his teenage years, the young man received several gifts, one of which was a gift certificate to MacDonald's. His younger sister had expressed a desire for a Happy Meal with french fries from Macdonald's. Our now 13-year-old grandson had us stop at MacDonald's for his sister, unbeknownst to his younger sister and immediate family. He did not use his gift certificate on himself but chose to spend it on his younger sister. Upon entering the THIRSTY TURTLE, we were IMMEDIATELY set upon by the management and dark haired middle age waitress who rudely, belligerently and surly with knowing the situation nor condition that he could not bring the food in. The fact of the matter was that he could not leave it in his parent's car due to the fact that they were already seated and awaiting his arrival. There are NOT too many children running around with the family car's keys in their possession. Needless to say, the balding older manager AND the dark haired middle age waitress never gave the young man the benefit of the doubt and continued to berate him in front of the ENTIRE THIRSTY TURTLE establishment. Never in our lives have we ever met nor dealt with such low class, demeaning, vulgar, abrasive and arrogant people. A generous young man's act of kindness to his sister along on a very noteworthy occasion was blasted to oblivion by the actions of a very surly staff. There is a saying: It is not WHAT you say, but HOW you say it. If the THIRSTY TURTLE closed tomorrow, they will not be missed. read more

Warm welcome and good atmosphere. I took the suggestion of the day: red mullet with pilaf rice, spinach and tomato sauce with olives. Good lunch! Will certainly come back. read more

The Thirsty Turtle - American Near Me - Florham Park, New Jersey

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Very good American food & great lively bar action. Always busy in evening. Go early for dinner.

The service is great. The environment is friendly, and the food is delicious. I highly recommend it.

A good place to gather with friends and work acquaintances for eclectic food or burgers. Several of us continue to meet there years after we have gone on to other jobs or retired. Plenty of parking. read more

Love this eatery! My husband and I go once a week! The food is delicious. The Sangria is very good! I've gotten their ribs, quesadillas, burgers, chicken, pasta and Cobb salad. Everything on their menu was cooked to perfection. Servers are attentive and professional. Easy parking and near my office! read more

My husband and I were immediately seated when we arrived at the restaurant. It looked almost full but we landed a good table for two without much waiting. We ordered calamari and ahí tuna as appetizers, draft beer and a fruity martini for drinks. We got our food within 10 mins. But apparently you have to ask for cups of water. They don't give them as default. The ahí tuna was fresh and definitely the healthiest option on the menu. The calamari tasted good but definitely could improve if homemade like marinara sauce is provided on the side instead of ketchup. As for the entrees, my husband got an angus burger and I got a Mediterranean salad with salmon. The burger came with French fries. The meat was juicy but was lacking a little bit of salt . Same with the salmon. My salad was so good! Super fresh not too much dressing, just like I want it. We didn't get dessert. We were super full as the portions are big , especially the salad. But we did got coffee. (Restaurant representative, if you are reading this , please, please, don't make the coffee too watery. It has to be just a little bit more bold. I felt like I was drinking dirty water. ) The prices are very reasonable and the ambiance of the place is nice. We spent $100 dollars for the appetizers, entrees, two rounds of drinks and coffee. :) I will be back for sure but maybe won't order coffee again ;) read more

The Thirsty Turtle - Mediterranean salad with Salmon - American Near Me - Florham Park, New Jersey

This is my fourth or fifth time to The Thirsty Turtle and it is never a disappointment. First of all, it is so great to have a restaurant like this in Florham Park, sports bar with a quiet side too. The decor is gorgeous. The menu is great, there is something for everyone. The service is great and not overbearing. The bar area is very spacious and I am sure it is rock'n and roll'n when there is a big game. Oh, there are outside tables too! It is great to see that there is always a crowd here too, lunchtime, after work or dinner time. This is just what the town needed. Oh lest I forget the food....French dip was fabulous, burgers are great, salads are sizable and oh those sweet potato fries! read more

What a pleasure... their fried chicken dinner was outstanding. You get half chicken per person, salad, potatoes, coleslaw, and desert. What else could you dream about? read more

What makes The Thirsty Turtle great is that it never disappoints. I go here with friends who live in the area for the occasional meet up. It's a good location to meet because there is ample parking as it's located in a shopping plaza. When you enter The Thirsty Turtle, the bar area is to your left and the sit-down, dining area is to your right. We'll often go to the left for drinks and appetizers, but you could very well order entrees at the bar, as well. This bar restaurant has a good amount of seating. I've seen many of the other Yelp reviewers say that the place gets crowded during happy hour during the work week. I usually come here on a Friday/Saturday night or Sunday afternoon to meet up with friends and fortunately haven't ever had to wait for a seat at the bar or at one of the high top tables. *knock on wood* The service at the bar is excellent. The staff are friendly and attentive, and always do a good pour. There's a great selection of drinks available. The beers on tap are good and never stale (they have good rotating selection along with their regulars on tap). I like the food here, too. The guacamole with chips and the Margarita Flat Bread are my personal favorite appetizers. Overall, it's a really nice place to meet up with friends. I recommend The Thirsty Turtle if you are in the area. read more

Tonight my family tried The Thirsty Turtle in Florham Park for dinner. The food was good and the menu serves gastropub style food. The service was good. The place is very busy and the place looks like a gastropub. This place is pretty busy and if you in the town of Florham Park try The Thirsty Turtle and this restaurant is owned by the same owners of the Famished Frog in Morristown. read more

I returned to the thirsty turtle last week for lunch. They are a well-established establishment. it was pretty busy, but we were able to get a seat right away. The manager was scanning the place making sure everything was running smoothly, and it was. Our waiter was OK. He got our order correct and the food was served promptly. Burgers are a great go to at a place like this, and we were not disappointed. Accompanied by a cold beer, it was a great lunch! Thank you! read more

Went during lunch with 5 other coworkers. It was a Friday so I understand it was packed and everything. But at least take some time to cook your burgers! I give this place business all the time and never had a problem til today. But this was unacceptable. Asked for medium well n got a raw burger. Both my friend and I received raw burgers. Pretty dumb. read more

The Thirsty Turtle - Asked for medium well... Wtf?! - American Near Me - Florham Park, New Jersey

The Chicken Taco Salad was amazing! I'm surprised it's not listed as a favorite. I highly recommend it. read more

The Thirsty Turtle - Chicken Taco Salad - American Near Me - Florham Park, New Jersey

Food is quite good and we are pretty much regulars mostly sitting g at bar for dinner. Despite being regulars and tipping very good the barstaff ladies are not friendly at all. They do their job and nothing else. Sad to see this in an otherwise good restaurant. read more

This was a mix. I got a grilled chicken salad. The chicken was absolutely delicious. The salad could have had more ingredients. It was literally just lettuce. I'm going out of order,but we also got wings. They had a weird breading type thing that we haven't had here, before... not sure about all that. I used to love their wings. The service wasn't great, but it wasn't awful. Not very personable, but we got what we needed with some effort. The restaurant was clean. The restroom was kept up. I'm not opposed to returning, but it wouldn't be my first pick. read more

Great join in the area if you are looking for a nice place to chill or have a business lunch. They offer both indoor and outdoor dining, which is a must during Covid. The bar area is nice and is a great place for happy hour or to watch a sport event. Both the bar food and their regular menu is not going to disappoint you. Everyone in your group will find something they like. read more

Super solid American restaurant. The ambiance is quite nice and the food was on point. We had kids chicken tenders, fries, buffalo wings and turkey burger. Everything was really good. Wings weren't as spicy as I would have liked but were cooked extra crispy upon request and done to perfection. Standard franks hot sauce wing sauce but very good. Turkey burger was great. Next time I will omit thr mustard and onions. Kids meal st $9 was a great deal as it was big enough for a hungry grown up to have some of the extras. They even have a couple of vegan options for my wife. Next time I will bring her for sure. read more

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I have only got takeout from here and its always quality! Portions are plentiful and everything was delicious. Its not cheap but the consistency and quality is worth it. Menu is huge so I want to go back and try much more read more