attended a kid's birthday party here on a 95-degree day. The only accessible place to get water…read moreappeared to be a walk-in refrigerator that several guests were clearly using throughout the event. As I approached the door--something many others had done before me--I was abruptly stopped by a man who turned out to be the owner. He rudely told me "NO," and then followed up with "Would you walk into a refrigerator in a restaurant?" Honestly, if the refrigerator was in the middle of where the party was being held, then yes, I probably would--especially if there was no signage saying it was off-limits. Only after this encounter did he put up an "Employees Only" sign, which tells me it wasn't clearly marked before. This could have been handled in a much more respectful and professional manner. The owner's attitude was unnecessarily rude and confrontational. If he expects people not to go in, proper signage should be in place before the event begins, not after making guests feel unwelcome.

Never had this kind of experience. Our friends told us about this place so decided to go together…read more It's a nice small closed off place which outdoor and indoor seating. They brew their stuff there and they encase the drinks there with a little machine. We ordered 2 sets of flights so the four of us can try all the flavors. Some weren't to out taste and a couple were so it's nice we can have this experience. We ended up taking a bug can home to enjoy later.

I met some friends here and I was pleasantly surprised. The food was very good and the service was…read moresecond to none. It has a really nice atmosphere that was comfortable, clean and welcoming. Definitely will go back.

Montville, NJ - a packed restaurant full of locals at dinner hour is always a promising sign, and…read morewe rolled in on a Thursday evening around 7 to find ourselves miraculously sliding into the last two parking spots AND the only open table, woot! [Blowing on my nails.] The menu is a mix of American comfort food and gastropub classics, but with flair, and has a bit of everything to satisfy different palates. Our eyes were probably bigger than our stomachs as we ordered 2 apps, 2 entrees, and 2 cocktails, and it was an enormous amount of food. The portions are definitely what you'd call hearty, and everything was very tasty. Thursdays are all day happy hour so we picked the fried calamari appetizer at the HH price (still a full and generous plate and didn't seem like a downsized version) which were tender and well-battered, as well as the hot honey wings which were meaty and substantial. The short rib parpadelle with housemade pasta and a perfectly medium-rare, well seasoned hanger steak with truffle fries completed our satisfying and belly-stuffing meal. The cocktails are serious as well - the presence of a drink with egg white is my personal litmus test for a bar that knows what it's doing, so the Thyme to Bloom special had my name on it. I'm salivating just looking at photos of dishes I didn't order, and am already plotting my return!

Great local dive bar! We went on a Friday night and it was busy. Hard to get a take when it gets…read morethat busy but we got lucky. You should order your food before your drinks because the food takes awhile but it is so worth it. The food comes out hot. The wings were so crispy and we had so many options for dry and wet sauces. I got the Nashville hot dry rub. They get a really good coat of seasoning in the wings but I did wish it was SPICIER given it was three flames (the highest). Looking forward to going back and trying a new sauce.

Tap and Growler is located in the middle of a residential area. You would probably miss it if you…read moredidn't particularly went looking for the place. The place doesn't have a parking lot so it's all street parking. The restaurant itself is more of a bar than a sit down eatery as there are only a few tables. There is only 1 table that maybe fit about 6 people. We stopped by during Tuesday Burger Day. The burger itself was really well cooked and tasty. Can't beat 8.99 burger and fries. If you're in the area and you want to have a drink or 2, give this place a try. But don't expect to walk into a fancy bar/eatery.

Decided to eat local today since it was snowing. I stopped in and we were seated near the fire…read moreplace which was very nice. The place has plenty of sports stuff and tv's to keep you happy the ambiance was on point as a sports bar. I ordered a DUO BACON BURGER which was their burger of the month and a Shiner Bock beer. The burger was so good it was cooked very well and tasted great the French fries were perfect as well. The reason I gave this place three stars is because of the service our waitress took our order and ignored us after that and spent most of the time talking to a older couple across from me that from the conversation they were having they all knew each other personally. There was a older employee who judging by my experience of working in restaurant and dining seemed to be a manger there judging by his enthusiasm and aim to please. He was constantly checking on us and even brought our food by he really didn't come off as a server plus the girls name was on the check as our server. I would have given four stars if he was our actually waiter but if he is a manager like I think. He needs to manage your staff you see one of your employees shooting the breeze with people she obviously knows for more than two minutes you have to tell her to take care of her other customers. I had to pretty much yell (nicely I swear) for my check. In closing the food was good but the service was terrible and management needs to manage

Service is not too good. Servers seem tired, and there was one who was misbehaving…read more Food was alright tasty but portions ran small Nice atmosphere

I have been in Central New Jersey for so long, but never visited this place.. I googled places to…read moreeat and they showed up with good reviews.. almost like a hidden gem very close to Edison.. parking is at the backside.. decently sized of parking and then you got to walk to the front entrance .. inside is spacious.. lots of seats to sit and eat . Service was very good... Look like a laid-back, please, with soft music and lots of old couples.. looked like a home for most of them, which is really good to see :) looks like everyone knew everyone inside the bar.. the bar had a lot of options.. I like the fact that they had blue moon on tap and not in bottles.. price was reasonable . Got a fried pickle, which was OK... overall a good experience . 4 stars .

Last Saturday night, I went out to Kc's Korner in South Plainfield to check out a friend's band…read morethat was playing live music out on the Patio. This was my first time at Kc's Korner, and the overall experience left me with a good impression. Like the other reviewers say here, it's a great neighborhood bar! We were a party of three. After parking in the private lot, we entered Kc's from the patio entrance in the back. We were greeted by a hosts. I think he first wanted to bring us inside, but then my friend told him we were there for the music on the patio. We ordered food. My vegetarian husband and our vegan friend both went with plain quesadillas (just with the veggies) and non-alcoholic drinks. I went all-in and ordered a Kc's Classic Smash Burger with fries, and a side of onion rings (which my hubs and I ended up sharing). My friend and husband said the quesadillas were good. My hubs said it was better than he expected being a bar and all. The onion rings were really good - tasty batter and fried perfectly. My smash burger was fantastic - hit the spot. I saw that the Patio drink menu had Surfside and Suncruiser canned drinks. I asked our bartender what she thought. She was cool and gave me her take on them. I appreciated that she chatted with me and gave honest input. So I ordered them here for the first time, and they are pretty good! That night, it looked like only 3 people were working the front of the house, so they were busy, but they were on it and were still friendly and outgoing. The place really has a good vibe. Again, great neighborhood bar!

NEW BRUNSWICK: As proud alumni of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, we love being able to bring…read moreBrie along to one of the city's coolest long-standing hangs, the Ale 'N 'Wich Pub pub. Their outdoor patio is perfect for leashed and friendly dogs, with tables & chairs, a fantastic The Simpsons TV show mural, and a couple of cozy covered nooks. We were lucky to be served by the awesome bartender Chris, who happily chatted with us about our favorite bourbons. It is a full bar with some genuinely interesting options, including Eric LeGrand bourbon whiskey. His story is as powerful as the pour: after a career-ending injury at Rutgers, he has gone on to become a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and a member of the New Jersey Hall of Fame. It is best to visit on the early side before the place hits its lively stride.

Owner was extremely rude and disrespectful. Ruined the atmosphere of the pub entirely. I would not…read morerecommend coming here as there are plenty of other bars in the area where you will actually have fun and be treated with respect.

We went to Tommy's Tavern Tap for a family dinner and got lucky only about a 20-minute wait. The…read morestaff was friendly and kept everything running smoothly. The standout for me was definitely the coal oven wings. They had the perfect char, super tender and juicy, and came with a great variety of sauces on the side. Easily one of the best things on the table. The St. Patrick's Day Guinness-battered fish and chips were also really good crispy on the outside, flaky on the inside, and not greasy at all. The brisket sandwich was solid and came with a generous side of fries. We also ordered the fried calamari, which was delicious light, crispy, and not greasy. Everyone at the table enjoyed it. Overall, a great spot for a family meal with good food and a lively atmosphere.

Had the steak wraps and they were delicious. The steak was juicy and was nice to have on the…read morerooftop. Service overall was okay. Great rooftop venue, menu up there is different than the regular restaurant

Always get amazing service at Hailey's. Came during lunch time and got the chicken sandwich and…read morelunch beef stew. The beef stew was a good portion and great price. It is very calm during the day time, which makes it great to go to during your lunch break

Started our night here. It's way bigger than you think look at it from the outside…read more We came on a Sunday and it was packed to the gills. It was also trivia night so maybe that why? Super great crowd. Everyone having fun. Super quick service even though it was packed. Seems like a great spot to meet friends. Very diverse crowd.

I arrived in New Brunswick by train, which is to say I trusted the machinery of civilization to…read moredeliver me to lunch. It did. A short walk later, I found myself at Destination Dogs, a place I had seen in photographs that suggested capaciousness. In reality, it is smaller.  This is not a complaint, just an observation.  I remember once hearing something about the contents of small packages. At 12:30 the place was full. Packed with humanity and appetite. I was seated quickly, as if someone had anticipated my hunger in advance. From the bar came the sound of construction crews discussing their midday rituals. Apparently this is where they come on Fridays, to repair themselves while they repair the city. It explained everything. Service was swift and attentive, a minor miracle given the crowd. I began with a Scotch egg, an item that seemed to have wandered in from another story entirely. I ordered it for that reason. I had always imagined my first Scotch egg would be eaten in an English pub under low ceilings and older regrets. Instead, here it was. Perfectly crisp, warm, and generous. The universe does not ask for permission. Then came the main event. The menu is an atlas of hot dogs. Domestic. International. Proteins in tube form arranged like possibilities. There is even an invitation to build your own, which I accepted. I attempted to recreate a favorite from Crif Dogs, a thing called the Spicy Redneck. Bacon wrapped dog. Pickled jalapenos. Coleslaw. Simple in theory. Destination Dogs improved upon it in every way that matters. The bacon crisped with purpose. The jalapenos spoke clearly. The coleslaw behaved. The hot dog itself seemed proud to be there. All of this, plus a 16 ounce beer, cost me about twenty five dollars with tip. A small price for order in a chaotic universe. Five stars. Not because perfection exists, but because this comes close enough to make the argument.

Listen, I have no real complaints. The food was great. The service was great. The atmosphere was…read moregood. But I am a fan of constructive criticism. I had the Gandolfi. It was delish but it could be improved with more or larger pepperonis. Also the sausage to bun ratio was off. Either make the sausage bigger or the bun smaller. Bottom line, you'll enjoy your food and beer.

Beer on tap and a cool sports bar, I've been here plenty of times for work parties, in the rentable…read moreback room and never been dissatisfied.

Depend on when you go, the drinks can be decent. Came here for football on a Sunday and was…read morequickly seated at a table. The Sunday Football specials were not that special. 6 wings for $10, smashburger (by itself) was $10. Drinks with tito and casamigos was also on special. The wings were okay but the burger was very dry. Service was a little slow as well.