Had myself a Jalapeno Burger with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a creamy ranch sauce to cool things down today. Absolutely scrumptious. On another trip last week, I enjoyed a margherita personal pizza with added sausage. They make great pies here as well. Pictures attached. read more

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I was going to save my 100th review for something...........monumental, but I decided that my experience at Wildflowers deserved it more. I've been going to Wildflowers since I was a kid -- I remember drinking Shirley Temples with my dad and pizza after basketball games on Saturdays. My family meets here a lot since it's midway between everyone's houses, but this last experience was the best yet. We only had 5 people, but had a nice semi-private area (only one other table nearby) so we could all catch up (I don't get down to see the fam too often anymore thanks to work). Our waiter, Colby, was very attentive and patient with us -- my uncle is, ahem, a big eater so he had a HUGE order with lots of special requests, but nothing seemed to frustrate or annoy Colby. He kept our drinks full and dirty plates off the table, without us ever having to ask. 5 stars for his service alone :) The food...............wow, the food. I usually get pizza there, but this time decided to try something different. I opted for the Lobster Bisque soup and a ceasar salad with chicken (knowing I was going to wind up trying everyone else's dishes, as we all love to share!) Lobster Bisque was PERFECT! I've had it at many places, and majority of the time it's either too salty, or tastes like cream and fake seafood (ick). Great consistency, flavorful and filling. Normally I wouldn't order it (because most places screw it up so bad), but i'm so glad I did. Caesar salad was so good -- no wilty lettuce, no ingredients that didn't belong, dressing on the side (maybe it's just my preference, but I hate when places put dressing on for you, it's always too much or too little). Chicken was nicely seasoned and grilled, and they obviously put it on the salad right before serving it so that the lettuce didn't get warmed and wilted (that might be my biggest pet peeve with those types of salads, i hate getting a warm mushy salad EWWWWWWWWW). The dressing was great too -- obviously homemade and fresh, perfect balance of flavors. I also tried some of my uncle's cheese dip (i forget the name thats on the menu) -- it's a VERY heavy gorgonzola cheese dip, served with garlic bread for dipping. Let me just tell you -- this is the definition of delicious. If i didn't think i'd gain about 100 lbs, i would have eaten the whole thing! My aunts shared a margarita pie (which looked amazing but I was stuffed), and said it was fantastic. My uncle had an assortment of things -- all of which he said were great! Wildflowers has a very relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The service is always great, and the food is awesome :) read more

Love the food but the outside service is horrible. Dj is the best t outside waiter. The girls are super slow, it took 15 minutes for someone to come to the table to take a drink order. They need to step up their outside service. read more

For the last 4 or 5 months, Wildflowers has been our "go to" place for our weekly date night. Loved it, everything was freshly prepared. Service was great, servers were friendly and attentive. Until the last couple of visits. We sat at the same table, had the same waitress, always tipped between 40% and 50% (yes, you read that correctly). My husband's dinners are served to him almost spilling off the plate. Mine? Looks like the scrapings from the bottom of the pan. I think I'd rather spend my money at a place where they have a little pride in their meal prep and presentation. read more

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I tried Wildflowers for the first time last night mostly based upon the picture of a pizza on yelp that looked "right". And boy was it. I live in over in PA and this is my favorite pizza in the area. Even better than the better known name tomato pie places within ten or so miles. This was takeout for a family gathering so a big order and everyone tasted everything. Everything was excellent but the pizza and burgers stood out, which was the majority of the order along with sides. Even though the pizza is easily my new favorite, with its perfect balance of quality cheese and tasty sauce, it was the burgers that blew me away. I don't think I have ever had a better burger outside of port of call in New Orleans. It was perfectly cooked and it was the first time I have had a burger in a restaurant anywhere near where I live that had no crunchies or chewies or bone shards or gross spots in the meat. Absolute burger perfection. The sides were good, the Gorgonzola fries may be pricey at a glance on the menu, but they are absolutely smothered in cheese and great, crisp, perfectly cooked bacon. The fried zucchini was not greasy and very tasty. The regular fries are extremely tasty steak fries, and they give you a big portion with your burger or meal. I can't speak to in restaurant service, but the person who took my takeout order was very nice and helpful. The food was ready for me when I got there and I arrived in the time frame given. Boxed up nicely in a blue moon case box. It's nice inside, and reminded me of my favorite bar in northern New York. Overall fantastic food and I look forward to eating in restaurant and taking out again. Best burgers and pizza in the area, and I've been on a quest looking for good ones. read more

The food here is amazing! I love the Gorgonzola bacon cheese fries, the penne vodka with prosciutto, the salads, and especially the french onion soup. They once had this amazing spicy corn chowder, but I haven't seen it since. Not a great place to watch a game - I couldn't find any room at the bar, and there weren't many TVs (and definitely no volume) in the other dining areas. Service can be slow, but the food makes up for it. It's a warm, homey atmosphere, and a great place for a casual dinner out. It can be a bit busy, so if you go at dinner time on a weekend, be prepared for a wait. read more

The service was mediocre at best. Our server was blunt and inattentive. We just ordered beer and a couple of appetizers (chicken buffalo fritters and boneless buffalo wings). Both tasted frozen, out of a bag. The fritters were mostly batter. One of the buffalo wings came from a chicken that had Oregon disease, so it had green meat. Not very appetizing, to say the least. read more

Wildflowers Restaurant - Boneless buffalo wing with Oregon disease. Green chicken! Woot! :-/ - Bars Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

The service sucked, had to ask for butter for my baked potato, had get up and bring my pitcher to the bar to get refills, they brought the wrong salad, didnt bring my wifes wings, and when the did, they were under cooked. Had to then get up again and ask for blue cheese for the wings. And the food was ok. I dont write reviews but this place sucked. read more

We go to Wildflowers whenever the mood hits for a good charbroiled burger and cold beer. This necessitates a short drive over from PA and is worth the trip. Today we went for dinner for the first time and were not disappointed. My friend had steak and I had stuffed shells and both meals were reasonably priced and prepared well. We opted for French Onion soup which was very good. My small glass of Shiraz ($6) was a good compliment to the pasta. Server was pleasant, knowledgeable and attentive. read more

It's 2018 and this is the only restaurant that doesn't offer free refills of soft drinks. This place is good for overpriced food and a dated ambience. $12 for 6-7 boneless wings, come on now! There are plenty of better places around. Spend your money elsewhere. read more

This is a local hole in the wall place. LOVE their pie, when they don't burn it!! The wait staff is overall not REALLY GOOD!! Who would hire a guy with a LONG beard to wait on customers for food. GROSS. He needs a hairnet. Anyway, waited forever for our pie when everyone around us came in after us and were eating and finally called him over and he said OH, do you want another glass of wine, it will be out in ten minutes. DAAH, it reflected on his tip. read more

WAYYYYY better than DJ. This restaurant is amazing. Service is A1. Had Trey as my server and he gave us the absolute BEST service I've ever had. Would give this restaurant a 10/5 stars if I could. read more

Eh food is really meh. Really greasy and bland. And there were multiple flies hovering over...

Can only comment on the wings and beer. Craft beer selection was good, they had about 10 beers on tap and more in bottles. Ordered a dozen wings and they were full of flavor and meat, good mix of legs and wings. Sat in the bar area it was packed for college football, but was easy to get a seat. Would go back for dinner if in the area. read more

In today's restaurant business there should be reasonable accommodations for those with food allergies. This place doesn't care to as long as they have their bar flys sucking up beers and eating fried foods. So if you are looking for a place to offer food for all, this isn't for you. As a response to one yelper. We have been there in the past with a friendlier and accommodating staff. This time there was none at all and it was a too bad for you attitude. read more

Always crowded -- and for good reason; Wildflowers is an above-average eatery. A wide variety of pizzas and excellent soups (especially the lobster bisque) are the highlights. Other appetizers, sandwiches, and main courses are so-so. Sit at the bar if you want quick service; otherwise, you may be waiting...and waiting for a long time! Oh...and if you can't find a parking spot (they're usually all taken), look next door for additional accomodations. read more

Great pizza and apps. Large beer selection too. Service can be hit or miss here but generally it's great! Live music is always good too read more

Wildflowers Restaurant - Buffalo chicken pizza. YUM! - Bars Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

I was very pleased with my visit for lunch on a Friday afternoon with a co-worker. The name fools you. I don't know where the name came from because when you walk inside it's a very charming rustic restaurant and bar. I had the hamburger with cheddar cheese and mushrooms. The burger came out on a kaiser roll and it was cooked exactly the way I asked for it....Medium well. This burger was tasty and piping hot. This burger wasn't cooked 2 hours ago and reheated. The burger came with steak fries which I had to salt to my liking. The burger size was 8 oz pre-cooked and the fries portion was just right. Overall service was very good. Place was a bit loud. Prices were very reasonable for the portion and quality. Plenty of options on the menu. Bathrooms were old but clean. Next time I would love to try and alcoholic beverage and hang out more. I wish I lived closer. read more

Arrived with a group and were sat in the back. We ordered the Gorgonzola fries as an app because it was mentioned here that they were good . They were a pile of soggy steak fries with a heavy load of what I hope was melted Gorgonzola. Someone ordered a salad with shrimp on it and the shrimp's smell was incredibly overpowering. (Very strong). Others ordered burgers, salads that were okay. The margherita pizza appeared to be the best thing that came to the table. The restaurant is dated the food is marginal but the service handling our table was good. The waiter was friendly and very patient. Not a restaurant I would visit again unless someone else in my group wanted to go, but I would probably choose another place. read more

If you ever want to go to a bar and be made to feel bad about ordering a drink, then Wildflowers is the perfect place for you! The most miserable all around staff on the planet earth acts like serving you is a chore and ignoring customers is part of the job. It's been like this for 20 plus years and basically almost every person that works here, even the nice ones, will eventually fall to victim to being mean and miserable, despite the fact that their job is literally to be of service. This place survives because it's the only game in town. To top it off, the sewage smell is enough to make a person sick. read more

Went the other evening for dinner - Drinks were great...bartender knows how to make a drink!! Food on the other hand has gone down hill. The "Kens" salad which we both love is missing items (Everyone blames COVID on loss of food items) but what they used to put in the "Kens" salad you can still get - the cost can't justify buying it anymore. I had stuffed peppers - it was horrible (I say "it" because they only gave you one small pepper) with nothing else but a small salad and put some kind of melted cheese on top of the pepper - learn how to make stuffed peppers!! It looked like it was left over from a month ago and tossed on the plate. Wife had a build your own cheeseburger - over cooked (even though it was asked for medium) and the bread was stale - everything you add was an addition $1.00 - not worth it....fries were ok. Won't be going back any time soon - hope they find another cook!! read more

The location is good and they participate in restaurant.com. This is why my friend and I tried here last night. The bar area was packed, as was the parking lot- they definitely do not have enough parking. The restaurant is a little loud since the bar is so close, and the service is pretty lacking. We didn't have too much of an issue, but the tables around us were flagging her down all night asking for silverware and new drinks, stuff that was missing from their order, etc. The food was not spectacular, but based on the other reviews, I'm pretty sure it's because of what we ordered. We both went with large salads. I got the "that salad" without chicken (since I'm vegetarian, and there weren't that many options!) and everything was from a can. So pretty disappointing for a salad as your meal. We did order an appetizer though, the spinach dip, and it was fabulous. Should have come with more to dip in it though. It arrived in a bread bowl, with only 4 small chunks of bread and the lid, so we got a little messy taking the thing apart and then quickly ran out of bread all together. Overall, the experience was just OK. But not really OK enough to try again. read more

We went to the Wildflowers for lunch with a group of 12 people. The service was slow, the food arrived after 35 minutes of waiting. The silverware that was place on the table was kind of dirty and so were the glass. The interior is typical pub style (old and not very well thought through). The food that they serve is a bit on the plain side, everything tasted like it was missing basic ingredients (salt and pepper) I would personally not return to this place anytime soon read more

Really good burger. Table was kinda gross and the prices aren't great but the food is above average. Good pickles which I think says something. Service was friendly if a little slow. If I lived around here I think I'd eat here quite a bit. read more

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I am always happy at wildflowers great atmosphere good food and a great staff check out the pizzas they're pretty good too but my favorite is the grilled sausage sandwiches read more

Wildflowers Restaurant - Bars Near Me - Pennington, New Jersey

Many years ago, when Wildflowers first opened, it had charm and appeal on several levels. It had the look and feel of an old country tavern, but the food of a superior local pub or bistro. But that was more than 20 years ago. Back then, Wildflowers was a regular stop on the Broke Gourmet's circuit of preferred casual/family joints in Mercer County NJ. Today, for the first time in several years, the Broke Gourmet stopped at Wildflowers for lunch. It was a football Sunday, with the Eagles faithful enjoying the game in the bar. The dining room still had some of the old carved wooden booths that gave the place its charm decades ago. But the times have changed, and Wildflowers has not changed for the better. Changes to the dining room have taken away some of the cozy nooks and crannies that housed tables years ago. The overall feel of the dining room was rather bland and basic today. Despite the dining rooms being at most about 25-35% full, service was lacking. The Broke Gourmet had both Mrs. BG and BG Junior along. There was no one at the hostess stand, and we stood around for about five minutes before a passing server told us to seat ourselves. Of course, the sign on the wall had said to wait to be seated. So we sat down, but we had no menus. It took another few minutes before a waiter brought menus. One of the good things about a local pub, is usually the value. You may not be getting truly gourmet food, but the grub should be decent, and at a relative value price. At Wildflowers, what we found was in fact sticker shock. A basic burger and fries was pushing ten bucks. I ordered linguini with meatballs. The menu listed only linguini and sauce, with a soup or salad - for $9.75. Meatballs were listed as a side order for $3.25. So $13.00 for linguini and meatballs. Mrs. BG ordered an item called "That salad" which included olives, cheddar, and chicken in the mix. Around the same price point. BG Junior (not so Junior at age 27!), ordered a chicken dish with garlic and olive oil and sautéed spinach. Even more costly. It turned out that in taking our order, our server learned we had not been given the daily specials menu. He had to bring a handwritten sheet, as no one had apparently printed up the day's specials. From the soup choices, we got a chicken and dumpling, and a Manhattan clam chowder. The soups came, along with the waiter's realization that he had not brought us any napkins or silverware. The soups were both homemade, and fairly tasty. But the few clams in the otherwise well-flavored chowder were rubbery. There was plenty of tender chicken in the other soup, but the "dumplings" were almost certainly repurposed gnocchi. Sadly, although it was only around 2:00, the soup's vegetables were mushy. It was clear that these soups had been on the stove a long time. Tasty enough, and a decent-sized portion, but would not have been worth the stand-alone $4+ price. The main dishes sadly brought more disappointment. The linguini was a generous portion, but the red sauce - that had been a signature Wildflowers item in its early days - was just ok. A touch too much oregano for my taste, but otherwise ok. Just... Nothing special. The "side of meatballs" was-- one average sized meatball. It too was ok. Not mealy; solid and beefy. But, just one... For $3.25! There are many other good Italian restaurants in Mercer County, that do a much better job with this staple dish, and at a better value. The salad was, like the pasta, just ok. A generous bed of romaine, with diced onion, green olives, and more. But the cheddar cheese was a bland and somewhat waxy dice that apparently came from a loaf of sliced deli-style cheese. Dressing was ok. Overall, not up to the description on the menu, or the flavor potential of the dish. The chicken was a very generous portion of diced chicken breast. It appeared to be sautéed not grilled. A plain plating that simply mounded the food on the dish. Tasty enough, but, was this a $16+ value? The chicken came with a perfectly-cooked and generous portion of buttered haricot vert. Taste-wise, the best thing on the table. Other details were also lacking. No bread was offered. Neither was grated parmesan. Drink refills required flagging down someone who was not our otherwise helpful server. The restrooms were more far-country dive, than Pennington pub. In all, a major disappointment, and there is simply little to recommend Wildflowers at this point, unless you want a beer at the bar. Prices seemed high for the quality of the food, and the Broke Gourmet would much rather spend his food bucks at places like Antimos in Hopewell, or Gennaro's in Hamilton. read more

Just wanted to share. Make sure you read the menu! I ordered a person pan pizza with peppers and onions and they charged 5.00 extra for them. Hey had maybe 5 slivers of each! Rip off! read more

Simply poor service. They exhibit an attitude that says "We don't care if come back". I.e. Bartenders that have personal conversations instead of looking around the bar. Servers who have no sense of urgency. The poor service is only the beginning. They nickel and dime you to death. The $9 burger jumps to $15 with a few toppings. Surprised they don't charge for ketchup. Obviously a wealthy disengaged owner taking advantage of a populated area with not enough restaurants. Drive the extra mile or so...... read more

The food was good enough but, the service was absolutely terrible. I actually had to get up and find our waitress on several occasions. Been there more then a few times and each time I had the same problem. HEY WILDFLOWERS, GET BETTER STAFF!!!! read more

Stick with the basics: a charcoaled chicken sandwich, a burger, pizza, or the giant antipasto to share, and you'll be happy. My experience has been hit-or-miss with soups and "fancier" menu items. Plenty of draft beer options, lots of TV's, and generally friendly service make this a busy neighborhood gathering spot. We also head to Wildflowers for something to eat after most other area restaurants are closed for the night. Another plus? It's not a chain establishment. read more

Get the Fritter Salad!!! It's honestly the best salad ever if you like buffalo chicken and blue cheese. This was our favorite place to eat and get some beers during the end of college after we found it. There's a room with a bar and TVs but there's also a more family style dining room with booths as well. We loved coming here it was always good food and fun to hang out for a little bit. read more

We were in Jersey visiting my mother in law and needed a place to pick up a good pizza. The neighbor recommended we visit WildFlowers restaurant. It was a great choice! Service was quick and food was fresh and delicious. They have a nice bar area as well a full service restaurant. Great food, friendly people and definitely a great find! We will visit each time we get back up here so I can try the rest of the items on the menu. Although they don't do delivery service, take out order was handled very well. read more

A local hangout with good food and a great selection of draft beers, where you are likely to meet your friends and be served by your next door neighbor's son or daughter, who probably played in the marching band or sang in choir with your kids. It's that kind of place. . read more

GREAT ambiance. If I'm looking for a place for a group (that won't break the bank), this is it. Menu is large and varied. Mussels in Marinara: HOLY YES BATMAN Chicken Parm Sandwich: Eh Curly Fries: Yum Regular Fries: Eh Meatball Parm Sandwich: Eh Mozzarella Sticks: Yum Buffalo Pizza: Yum Margarita Pie: Eh Veggie Truck Pie: Yum Nice that it's not BYO, seating is 'seat yourself' with a room in the back for larger parties. Believe them when they say certain menu items take longer - they definitely do! Plan accordingly. read more

The service is always sloe here and tonight did not disappointment. I ordered the ribeye steak and asked for it to be seasoned and grilled. We waited over an hour to get the food and it was room temperature. The waiter did state that's he can get it fixed but it would have taken another hour to fix. Typical for this restaurant, horrible service and food is not presentable. read more

Been going here with my family for dinners for as long as I can remember. We usually order an antipasto, buffalo wings and a 1/2 sausage pie. As far as those three items go, Wildflowers is incredible. The pizza is thin but holds toppings well and the sauce is one of my favorites. I usually hate sausage, but theirs is crumbled and has just the right amount of spice. As for other menu items I can comment on, I LOVED the french onion soup and the mussels marinara and hodge podge are other family favorites. OH, and for some reason their curly cheese fries are out of this world. None of that fake, liquidy cheese here! But ordered a cheeseburger a few times and have never been completely satisfied. I always order it medium and it seems like it always comes out well-done. Can't win them all. Large beer selection with some great seasonal choices. I would stick to pizza and apps, and with those you can't really go wrong! I agree with posters who said service is hit or miss. The bar area is always crowded and a good time. Definitely a local/ community feel. read more

It was tough to go more than one star. Great if you are a local who hasn't eaten in a quality eatery...like ever. Which, judging by some of the more favorable reviews, is a pretty accurate description of their clientele. With limited options in the area, consider this a last resort, but they do have warm food and cold beer so that should count for one of the two stars. read more

A plate of pasta, cheesesteak and an order of potatoes skins for thirty dollars. Way too much butter on the pasta..... next time I'm in Pennington I am going to just drive by this place! Wouldn't recommend to anyone read more

Food is great but the service is more horrible than the food is good. The reason that I thought to put a review is that at the restaurant they ask you to - there is is sign on the wall to rate them on Yelp. Where can I put a sign asking them to improve their service? The waiters are hard to track down for important things like placing your order, getting drink refills getting the check, and so on. It's a shame because this place has potential. read more

I'm giving this place three starts based on the food. Their pizzas are always fabulous, and its a cheap night out for a couple beers and to split a pizza. I've been going here for forever, and back when I ate meat I used to really like the chicken croissant sandwich, the chicken was always really tender, and the wings are awesome. HOWEVER...the service leaves a whole lot to desire. A whole lot. Usually, the better service comes from the bartenders, but as far as the servers are concerned, in the 10 years I've been frequenting this place - sometimes very frequent because its so close - I don't think I've ever had a good server. They seem to just forget about you once they take your order. So, if you can get over that, its a good laid back option and one of the only options with a bar in Pennington. read more