Very nice space with a large tiki bar located by Smith Creek. The bar is decently stocked with…read morebooze, some pre mixed cocktails bottled beer and 4 or 5 drafts. It overlooks a large paved picnic area and a stage for bands. No food but food trucks are on site. Bussin empanadas was the truck when I went. $5 for some of the best empanadas I ever had! Service at the bar was friendly and cheerful

Very cool.place to meet up with friends and enjoy a cold drink or two. The service is great and the…read moreplace just generally has an amazing ambiance. I would definitely recommend here and I give it five stars

While running errands in Edison I convinced my wife to check Anchors out. Read! I read in one of…read morethe New Jersey articles that this place was a tiki bar, so I was excited to try it out. Upon getting there, it is a nice Marina bar that has a grave a lot. We walked shortly from the parking lot and got seats of the bar right away. There was a good amount of people there for a Saturday afternoon. However, we were helped right away. Their beer prices are pretty phenomenal in my opinion. The selection I think is pretty good too. We were speaking with one of the people behind the bar and they said the plan is to also have food trucks here eventually as well for a food option. There is ample seating here as you can see from some of the pictures I took and the two staff we talked to were very friendly. One thing that could be a pro or a con depending on your disposition is that this is an outdoor bar. There are a lot of fans going and it has a very nice breeze. How over on a hot day where something loose and breathable. However, in the spring and fall I can imagine this place having a big crowd because it seems like a really nice place to have a drink and hang out. All in all. If you're local, I would definitely come check this place out. We will definitely be back in the future.

This place it's perfect to see fireworks. They have beer in draft and regular fair price cocktails…read more No food but there's a food truck with limited items food prices. This outdoor place has tv screens to watch sports. Nice breeze. They are prepared for the fall Incase the temp drops at night. They will be needing a real kitchen to serve some real food with a good chef. This place will make $$$. Nice view of the marina. They have a live band. Nice day to chill and relax and enjoy the breeze. Nice ambiance. Lots of parking . Will return and definitely recommend. Come and support the town.

Suburban hidden gem. Feels like we've transported ourselves to a NYC speakeasy whenever we come…read morehere. Located in a strip mall right next to a liquor store, it remains a quiet chill lounge with delicious food and quality drinks. A selfish part of me wants this spot to remain relatively anonymous so my husband and I can enjoy its experience without the social media hype. It could use more wait staff on busier days. But Barbara the hostess is super nice and our bartender made us some great custom drinks we wanted while we sat at the bar.

Attempted to go to this establishment for my son's 25th birthday and was turned away!! Due to…read morehaving a 18 year old. The place was completely EMPTY so there was no reason for us to be turned away! Literally next to ihop and acting as if you can't have a 18 year old in your establishment. Highly l disappointed and will never go here!! Poor management

I got the chance to try this restaurant for dinner. When I arrived I parked in the plaza lot. I…read morewalked into the cutest restaurant! I was greeted and sat. I was served by Ayesha and she was great! I ordered: Smokey old fashioned Short Rib Bao Buns Wagyu Meatball Sea Bass Spicy Rigatoni Espresso Martini The food was really good with the bao buns being my favorite! I had a good experience all in all! The only one thing was the sea bass was a bit salty but not too overwhelming.

Came to Serena's tonight for dinner. The whole place was decked out for Christmas. The waitress…read morewere so nice. The food was good too. I ordered linguine with clams. They have a bar area too where you can sit for a drink. I'll definitely be back.

What a fantastic restaurant, the devote was so neat, since it was previously a bank they had…read morepictures tastefully done of known bank robbers in black and white and kept a vault on display. The explanation of the steaks was thorough, with great service. The had the fun couches for photo opportunities! We can't wait to go back!

A Steakhouse With History, Character & One Seriously Good Steak!…read more We recently visited Strickland's Steakhouse in Woodbridge, and now I completely understand why this place has earned accolades in both 2024 and 2025! From the moment you walk in, it's clear this isn't your typical steakhouse. Strickland's is located inside the former Woodbridge National Bank, and the restaurant has done an amazing job preserving that old-bank feel while turning it into a sophisticated dining experience. The décor is fantastic, with plenty of memorabilia and nods to the building's past--including some fun pieces highlighting the era of old-time bank robbers. There's something interesting to look at everywhere you turn. The main level features a full bar with plenty of seating, including booths if you prefer a more casual dining experience. But make your way upstairs because the second level is something special. There's plenty of room for larger gatherings, while still having an intimate feel that would be perfect for a date night or special dinner. Let's Talk About the Bread Service! We started with the Bread Service, and honestly, had I known what was involved, I would have taken a video! This is more than just someone dropping a basket of bread on your table. The server actually prepares and smokes the specialty house butter right at your table. Talk about dinner and a show! You can customize the butter with different ingredients, including brown butter, bourbon, and sea salt. The presentation alone makes this worth trying, but the butter was also absolutely delicious. The Star of the Show For our entrée, we went with the Elite Prime Dry-Aged Filet Mignon, an incredibly tender 8-ounce cut served with truffle shiitake butter. WOW. The filet was cooked beautifully and incredibly flavorful, and that truffle shiitake butter took it to another level. Tender, rich, and absolutely mouthwatering. This is the kind of steak you take your time eating because you don't want it to end! Sides We ordered two sides to share: Bourbon-Glazed Brussels Sprouts -- with diced bacon and Parmesan. The bourbon glaze added a nice touch of sweetness, while the bacon and Parmesan brought plenty of savory flavor. Creamed Corn -- with crispy chorizo, chives, and panko. Creamy, flavorful, and definitely not your ordinary creamed corn. The crispy chorizo added a fantastic little kick and texture. Dessert Of course, we had to save room for dessert! We finished with the House Bread Pudding, served warm and topped with ice cream. Warm bread pudding + cold ice cream is a combination that never disappoints. It was the perfect way to end an already fantastic dinner. Shout-Out to Henrique! A big Kudos to our server, Henrique! He was fantastic from beginning to end--super friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. His recommendations were spot-on, and the way he described each dish made you want to order practically everything on the menu! Great service can make an excellent meal even better, and Henrique definitely helped make our experience memorable. Final Thoughts Strickland's Steakhouse is more than just a place to grab a steak. The historic setting, unique décor, creative presentations, quality food, and excellent service all come together to make this a really fun dining experience. Whether you're looking for a great date-night destination, a place to celebrate a special occasion, or somewhere to meet up with friends, Strickland's is definitely worth checking out. And now I understand those accolades from 2024 and 2025--they're well deserved! Great steak. Great atmosphere. Great presentation. Great service. Highly recommend Strickland's Steakhouse if you're in the Woodbridge area!

A time was had yall! Been wanting to come here for their Thursday nights, but instead randomly…read morecame on a Sunday. To start off we were very indecisive about where we wanted to sit and They have $20 bottomless burinch for 90 min. Didn't even take 30 min for those bellinis to hit!. Our server Alejandro was AMAZING! Personable, funny, quick, and full of recommendations. What more could you ask for? To eat we each got burgers. I had the truffle mushroom, my sister at the French dip, and honestly I dont remember which burger the other was because I was knee deep in mine. Sweet potato fried were amazing. Truffle fries were ok but disclaimer: I got mine without parm since I dont like cheese but my sisters had it with cheese and said they were great. For dessert Alejandro recommended the tres leches but my boring sister wanted the apple pie. It was exactly what it said it was but honestly I left wanting to try the tres leches. I will be coming back.

My family made reservations for a family of 11 on a Saturday afternoon and we were seated right…read moreaway. The ambiance was cozy and I love that they have an outdoor patio. There was a DJ too! I ordered a lavender French martini which was a fun twist on the classic French 75. For apps, the bang bang shrimp and fried cauliflower was my fave. For my main dish I tried the fried shrimp wrap which came with fries. Every dish and drink was well presented and delicious. Our waitress was attentive and answered all of our questions. We will definitely return to Caroline's Tavern. And I'm bringing my girls to the next night with a DJ where we can sit on the patio. Parking is free and easy to find as well!

Ou La Restaurant & Bar is the kind of place you want to see succeed. From the moment we walked in,…read morethe service was warm, professional and genuinely attentive. Our entire party wasn't there yet, but we were seated anyway, which I really appreciated. The staff checked in on us consistently without being overbearing, and while we waited for the rest of our party, we were asked if we wanted a drink. That small gesture stood out to me because a lot of restaurants will make you wait until everyone arrives before they even offer you anything. Here, they made us feel welcomed right away. Now, the food. We ordered the steak and eggs, island oxtail burrito, island burger with egg, and I decided to make my own combination. I ordered the Ou La wings and asked if I could get a side of diri jon jon (Haitian black mushroom rice). They were happy to accommodate the request, and everyone enjoyed their meals. One thing that really impressed me was how quickly an issue with the steak was handled. The steak had been ordered medium well, but came out well done. It was mentioned, and once it was brought to the chef's attention, the chef came back just a couple of minutes later with the steak prepared the way it was originally requested. A big deal wasn't made about it, so the fact that he took the initiative to correct it so quickly said a lot to me about how seriously they take their customers and food. And then there was the kremas! I noticed that they had a cocktail called Café Kremas, which is essentially an espresso version of a traditional kremas. It sounded interesting, but I really wanted to try the kremas by itself. I asked, and they were more than happy to accommodate me. Again, that willingness to listen and make the customer happy really stood out. The ambiance is beautiful. Everything feels thoughtfully designed, from the aesthetics to the layout. There's a separate bar area, and you can actually see the chefs working and preparing the food, which adds to the experience. Ou La is doing something special. The food was good, the atmosphere is beautiful, but what really stood out to me was the service. The staff was pleasant, attentive, professional, and clearly focused on making sure the customers were taken care of. If you're thinking about eating at this restaurant, I'm telling you to do it. Support this business and tip well. We need more restaurants that understand great food is only part of the experience. Customer service is important, and Ou La gets that. There is metered parking directly in front of the restaurant. If those spots are full, there's additional parking in the lot behind the restaurant near the church. I would also suggest making a reservation, especially if you're planning to go during a busy brunch or dinner service.

I really wanted to like this place, and I did, for some aspects…read more The food was delicious. The flavors were all incredible, from appetizer to dessert. We had the short rib empanadas, which were crispy and fully of meat. They were definitely the highlight of the night! The rasta pasta was good, but it came out warm and with few shrimp. The flavors were still excellent, however. The carrot cake for dessert was moist and not too sweet, which I prefer! The space was also super clean and well maintained. What really disappointed me was the service. We had a reservation, but had to wait to be seated even with plenty of open tables. That's normally not a big deal for us, but we had an event to get to tonight, so we were in more of a rush. Someone came to us to ask what water we wanted after 10 minutes of being sat, after which the hostess came back over to us to apologize that our server hasn't come over yet and asked if we would like water. Much more time passes and someone (still not our server) comes to ask us if everything is alright. We explain that no one has taken our order, which she apologized for and took our order for us. She then had to come back over because she forgot to include what protein we picked for our pasta. Finally, our server came over to us. We explained that we had already ordered. More hiccups continued throughout the night, including a long wait for the check, never being brought a dessert menu after asking, etc. I'm not one to complain about service, I just think they could be more efficient. At the time we arrived, there were only a few other tables seated in our area. It wasn't super busy, and there were a lot of people working. We overheard staff whispering about who was supposed to be taking care of us, and it still took time for someone to come over and help us. I think the staff knew we overheard or were disappointed in the service, because our dessert was free, and we received a bread basket as well. I'd love to give them another chance, just maybe not if I have plans after.

With the over-saturation of Italian restaurants in Woodbridge township, Angelina's Kitchen was not…read moreon the top 10 list of restaurants to-try for us. So we came with low expectations, but left with a satisfied experience. I love thin crust pizza, and Angelina's nailed it with their dough making. All the bread was delicious. The gelatos were so fresh and creamy. What gives them a 5 star for us: all the drinks were excellent (love their Negronis) and the dishes were well seasoned. It was a crowded night but we got a table with no reservations after a 10 min wait on a Saturday night. High ceilings and open layout, the place felt spacious and outdoorsy.

Meh, lovely decor, mediocre food, and overwhelmed staff about sums up my Monday dinner experience…read morehere. Initially, wood fired pizza was my draw here and the server mentioned that 12" sizes are available despite not listed on the menu. Thankfully, another server saw me waiting and waiting to place my order. Only 2 servers and the place was surprisingly busy so service was lacking in addition to the disappointing execution of my meal. I played it safe, I thought, and ordered the mixed veggie salad with salmon. The salad was a pathetic array of about 6 Boston lettuce leaves and then an inordinate amount of sloppily sliced red onions, way too many capers, and drowned in a tasteless vinegarette all served on a huge platter. Maybe a nice place to grab a happy hour drink ...but too much competition for food in the area to dine here.

ALL GREAT. GREAT SERVICE TOO Tasty Food. 6 of us ate…read more Ambience good fish and chips. Beef tacos chicken parm sandwich all Great !

Service stunk last night . The food order never came to the table right....They need a lot of…read morehelp...will not be back. The food was great either

me and the guys at work decided to come to this place and it was a memorable one but not in a good…read moreway the pros are that the ambience is nice and the food is OK I ordered a churrasco however we waited quite a while for a food to get there mind you we are on our lunch break. The sangria was good. The waitress seem kind of grumpy when we finally got our food we found a hair in one of our plates when we brought it up to their attention, nothing was done to resolve the issue. They just took the plate not even a discount or anything even the owner saw the hair.. apart from everything we had a fun time with the guys.

This was a delivery order ,it came pretty quick well packed and really good. Flavor was there we've…read morebeen to a couple places around the area and this place was at the top. Will definitely order again