I have no idea why the reviews are so low! This is THE BEST Chili's location I've ever stepped foot in. They are well-staffed, friendly, and attentive. As a Chili's Rewards member, you get free chips and salsa with each visit, which is great, and they arrive quickly and always offer a refill. The food has always come out quick and hot. I enjoy the spicy crispy chicken sandwich, but went for the Cajun chicken pasta this time, which I really enjoyed. On one occasion, one of our sandwiches came with grilled chicken instead of crispy because we didn't know we had to specify for that particular sandwich, but they corrected it ASAP without issue. If you're looking for a no-frills dining experience in East Brunswick, I'd recommend this specific Chili's! read more

Chili's - Cajun Pasta - Bars Near Me - E Brunswick, New Jersey

My family and I went here after a game. The moment we walked in, the hostess seated us right away. The place was quiet and clean. Our waitress was extremely nice, understanding, and attentive. My goddaughter ordered the Triple Dipper, and I thought the honey chipotle mozzarella was a cool twist.It was pretty good! The sliders were delicious, but I wasn't a fan of the honey chicken wings. My aunt ordered the surf and turf sirloin. The steak itself was juicy, but the shrimp and mashed potatoes were just okay. My brother got the Chicken Crisper meal, which came with mac and cheese. Unfortunately, the mac and cheese tasted like the microwave version, and the chicken and fries were just average. I ordered the Smokehouse Combo, which included a half-rack of BBQ ribs, sausage, roasted street corn, fries, and garlic bread. The ribs had a strong lighter fluid taste, and the sausage was undercooked. However, the corn and fries were delicious. The alcoholic beverages were great,they have some really good drinks! Overall, it's a cool spot to kick back with a decent selection of food on the menu. read more

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This was my first time getting food from here. Darius, was so kind and got everything right I ordered. The food was Great! Thank you Chili's read more

I haven't been to Chili's in a few years, but the good was as great as it was back then. On a scale from 1-5 stars: Food: 5 stars (best guacamole and quesadillas in the area) Waitress: 5 stars, Angelina, our waitress and bartender was on top of things and made sure our order was correct. Ambiance: 5 stars (nice and clean) I had a very great experience here. read more

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perfect place for a cozy comfort meal. who doesn't love a good Chilis night! I came here to rave about the new menu item the Nashville Mozzarella sticks. you need to run here to get them, so good, cheesy and a nice kick! read more

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Terrible pick up service. They got the order wrong and when I called back they told me to come back and get the correct food. That wasn't going to happen. It was a half hour to get there with traffic. I must have told the girl on the phone 10 times how the order was wrong and apparently she couldn't comprehend it. I was supposed to be given a refund, no refund issued. Terrible customer service. read more

Great food and great service. The staff is super friendly, food comes fast, and everything tastes delicious.

Well my first time In 15 years that I get to be attack/approach for 3 employees asking me how many plates I need after they brought appetizer for obviously 4 people that were already seated. And still said I had an attitude when I say well sweetie how many people are sitting!!??? And the only reason they came to ask me because they saw me taking pictures of my husband napkin on the table serving as a plate! Strawberry lemonade tasted like something was bad and the coke water and sugar together literally. Gang against a customer just because somebody screw up by not doing what they should read more

Chili's - Plate is a napkin! - Bars Near Me - E Brunswick, New Jersey

I worked at Applebees in the early 2000's and my husband worked at this chilis around the same time. We both saw the food go downhill at both establishments as their popularity gained, quality went to microwaved crap. We hadn't been here in over 10 years and decided to give it a try again. We've been back 3 times in the last few months and everything has been delicious. The service has been wonderful and the food has been great. The 3 for me deal makes it cheaper than fast food. This is how chain restaurants make a comeback. Friendly hosts, attentive servers, and management visible on the floor. Great job! read more

We went in during a busy time and were told the wait was 20-25 minutes and we were fine with that until we waited 40 minutes and asked how much longer and got told 15 more minutes. We left at that point because for most of those 40 minutes we watched tons of people leave and watched empty and dirty tables sit with no one being sat the whole time we waited. Wasted a lot of our time when we wanted a quick bite to eat. If we were told the correct wait time from the start, we would've made a different decision and left in the first place but instead wasted our time waiting for nothing. read more

Loveeeeeeeeeee the triple dipper always has the crispiest sodas. Great margaritas. This one is good everyone is nice

I recently tried out Chili's curbside pick-up service and opted for their 3 for Me Combo, which included a delicious chicken sandwich, crispy fries, a refreshing soda, and a side of chips and salsa. Overall, I had a satisfying experience with Chili's curbside service and the meal itself. Let's start with the chicken sandwich. The chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy, and seasoned just right. It was served on a soft bun with fresh lettuce, tomato, and a tangy sauce that elevated the flavors. The combination of textures and flavors made each bite enjoyable. The portion size was generous, leaving me feeling satisfied. The fries were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, just the way I like them. They were seasoned well and tasted great alongside the sandwich. The soda provided a refreshing accompaniment, and I appreciated that they included a variety of choices to suit different preferences. Now, let's talk about the chips and salsa. The chips were crispy and not overly oily, and the salsa had a good balance of flavors, with a mild spiciness that complemented the chips perfectly. It was a nice addition to the combo, adding an extra element of enjoyment to the meal. The curbside pick-up experience at Chili's was smooth and convenient. The staff was friendly and efficient, ensuring that my order was ready and handed to me promptly. The packaging was secure, preventing any spills or messes during transport. One thing to note is that the combo offered a great value for the price. The portion sizes were substantial, and I felt like I got a good deal for the quality of food I received. read more

I had a to go order. I went in the main entrance and not the to go section of the restaurant so the host sent me to grab my own food. I ordered the 8 honey chipotle traditional wings and the were bomb! It came with blue cheese and curly fries. Highly recommend. read more

First time here in 2-3 years. Last time we both got sick after the meal. Tried again. Curbside pickup was friendly and efficient. Food was just over warm. Cold fajitas. Hold on to your disappointment till you open the food and condiments, wait there's an idea of them but not enough for your meal. Why if the food just came out and didn't sit by the door did it come cold. Are they afraid to loose money and give you barely enough. They certainly know how to charge $42 for soup Sals and fajitas. read more

This past week, I was coming from North Jersey and looking to meet my mom (a south jersey native) somewhere off the turnpike. We decided on East Brunswick and when searching for a restaurant on Google, Chili's was one of the first results. The Chili's by me closed and I have been going through chips and salsa withdraw so this was a no-brainer! We came during peak dinner hour in the middle of the week but didn't need a reservation. We were seated right away and introduced to our waiter, James, who turned out to be such a sweetheart. Definitely ask to be seated in his section if you come! He had a smile on his face throughout our meal and was patient with us when we struggled with the table kiosk. Being Chili's rewards members, we received complimentary chips and salsa (Chili's has the BEST chips). We decided to split the 2 for $25 dinner option which is such a deal! We split yet another appetizer, each had our own entree, and then split our favorite dessert, the chocolate chip cookie skillet. We were waddling out the door with our leftovers! In my opinion, you can never go wrong with Chili's. Their menu is extensive and they always have something new to offer each time I go. This location in particular had a very friendly and attentive staff (we were asked three times in about 5 minutes if we needed our chips and salsa refilled). This is a great location for meeting someone off the turnpike because it is only about two miles from the exit/entrance. If you aren't a Chili's rewards member, sign up immediately for your free appetizer or desert coupon that comes to your email at least twice a month! read more

Worst service and manager attitude just ruined my family dinner. After waiting for almost 45 mins, when we came to know that they don't pizza available for my 4 yr old, which I understand can be possible, but the way manager conveyed it was terrible, when she asked that if your kids can't eat out of available options you can look for some other restaurants and that too in rudest way I could have thought. After this first experience at Chili's, I would never visit and recommend anyone to go to Chili's. Disappointed !!!! read more

They need to make it clear when you enter with the expectation of maybe getting a seat in the half empty restaurant theres a significant wait time. They should also help the persons entering understand there is no seating/waiting room inside. This is very frustrating and ruin the hopeful experience of maybe having a good dinner! Shame on you/management! I am seeing too many people entering and leaving with the same disappointed look. read more

Chili's - Waiting forever with 4 kids in the parking lot is not good for anyone let alone business! - Bars Near Me - E Brunswick, New Jersey

Coming to this restaurant is a gamble. There are basically three outcomes: 1. you will have a great time - 2. You will have a decent time with a couple of issues - 3. You will leave completely upset at your choice for dinner. On this particular occasion, we fell into the second category. The food was good and the service was decent. There have been times when things get completely messed up, so don't be surprised if that happens. One person ordered a Diet Coke and they brought out a regular Coke. When she told them it was wrong, they said, "We ran out of Diet; our truck comes tomorrow". Also, the bar closed a half hour before the restaurant. They did this without any notice. We had been drinking throughout the dinner, so a little heads-up would have been nice. We have been going for years. The restaurant has declined, but we are still willing to roll the dice once in a while. read more

Ordered the Half Rack of ribs which came out well done and hot. Could not say the same for the cup of Chili which was so very salty it was not edible the shrimp my wife ordered was also very salty which we were told was due to the blackened spices used. Additionally the kiosk used to pay at your table was crusty and dirty. I did not want to touch it. Don't think we will be returning read more

I originally was coming here just for some drinks, but also ended up getting nachos with chicken. This location seemed to be recently renovated. The bar area was nice, but just a little tight with the high tables. The service was appreciated and the nachos came out in a timely matter. The nachos came with chicken, 3-cheese blend, black beans, jalapenos with Pico de Gallo and sour cream. There were not too many nachos present, which was disappointing. The chips also appeared a little thicker than usual. That caused more toppings to be on top of a particular nacho, which I enjoyed. Will I go back? Possibly. read more

Been coming here since they opened, service is the worst its ever been. Last night was my worst experience ever there.. I will not bore you with the long story just know they have no straws here for you to use and dinner will be served on top of your apps and you will be in and out in 45 min.. If I wanted fast food I would go to the McDonald's next door which which by the way has never run out of straws The managers here seem incapable of pivoting and adapting in these times to keep the customers experience a good one After coming here since this place has opened I will be giving it a break for a while..I see why the have a 3 star rating read more

I go to this chili's every once in awhile, either with friends or the family. It's never been great food, but it's enough to keep you running. Until tonight, that is. First, my girlfriend and I come in to get sit down. We are told that it will be 20 to 30 minutes for a seat. Understandable, so we go to wait in our car after giving them our number. An hour goes by before we call to checkup, and it turns out they forgot about us. We then get seated. We order food, and after 20 minutes it comes out. My mango chicken is cold. My broccoli is cold. My rice is cold and overcooked? My girlfriend steak is cold and so are her fries and potatoes are too. We tell them about this. We our "oh sorry" and then our dessert is made. We get a cookie skillet. It somehow comes out cold? I'm sorry, I don't like complaining, but seriously? I feel like we were just being given leftovers. Literally nothing we ordered was even warm! Like just microwave it or something, at least make it seem like you tried. read more

Pathetic service and extremely rude staff. Manager was rude enough to ask to leave because they were out of pizza in kids option. I requested them to check if Pizza would be possible but she made a statement. SAYING "you can leave if your kids only want Pizza". I would give them 0 stars if possible. read more

My favorite restaurant to come to when I need a quick bite. Eveyone is so nice and good always comes out at a good time

First off, they only had one side available out if the whole restaurant. Second they have the only table they are willing to provide under a fan that blows straight down, it'd make the food cold before you can eat your first bite! Thirdly the service there was absolutely atrocious. The host was snooty after she asked how many we wanted for our table, left, came back and forgot what we were specifically asking. And the waiter was giving an attitude simply for asking if they could shut off the dan that was blowing directly over us. 10/10 would not recommend this Chili's to anyone ever. read more

Things started bad from the start. Waited for a server. Waited for a beer. Waited for appetizers. Then waited for dinner. I expected that things would be a litttle bit slow. There were plenty of servers. Food kept comming out a frantic pace. The place wasn't full but it was busy. There wasnt a need for waiting to be seated. Things just seemed slow in our section. A child was being difficult and the parents were a bit distracted. The father was pacing back and forth on his cell phone keeping half an eye on his son who was running around the area we were seated. We eventually got our appetizer. I later got my beer. We ate all the chips and dip and still no dinner. The waiter, passing by noticed the chips were gone and without saying much took hold of the plate and mumbled something about taking the dish away to clear the table. He turned, stopped and asked if we wanted more. Where's our dinner? - endless chips he said. My wife and looked at each other and both said sure. We were starved. We had both skipped lunch as it turned out and the second order of chips seemed a way to put a stop to both our grumblings. The child kept running about and the father kept pacing. He was obviously discussing some business deal. His mother was busy with something and her child would run back to the table and begin to spin with an uncapped bottle of ketchup. My wife was now very interested in the wareabouts of the child, only because she wanted to give me fair warning of any projectile tomato ketchup heading our way. We began to wonder if our order would ever come. The pacing father at one time was commenting on his phone, that they were trying to leave but were still waiting. Finally! Our food arrived. Spicy shrimp tacos and 1/2 rack of ribs. My tacos were ice cold. The beans were the only hot thing on my plate. My wifes ribs were warm. Her corn-on-a-stick was salted as if to preserve it for eternity. The shrimp in the tacos were looking a bit wilted, like they needed a blanket. Our server never returned to our table during the meal. I dipped my tacos into the beans and ate. I waited. We finished. I waited. The waiter in passing stopped to juggle our plates in his arms, cleared our table and said, I'll bring your bill, turned and left with out asking about our meal. We were actually left speachless. We suddenly found humor in the whole thing. We had been distracted with everything this evening. The balancing of plates, the child running around, the screaming infant, the pacing parent and a waiter who just seemed incapable of handling his job. In the end we decided to leave. We talked about understanding why we had not been here for YEARS. We had made a good decision years ago, we just didn't remember. Oh, and for the first time EVER, i did not leave a tip. I have never found a way to justify a server being the sole culprit for the negative experience I've ever had in dining out. Food is never cold coming off the grill. But it too waited for service. read more

Ordered two racks of ribs and a bowl of chili. Both racks of ribs were cold, undercooked and all fatty. The bowl chili went in the garbage with the rest of the food. I spent $83.54!!! Spoke to two managers Rachel and Savon. Savin, informed me to contact DoorDash for my refund? Did DoorDash cook and prepare my food? read more

Chili's - Bars Near Me - E Brunswick, New Jersey

Tried to order take out from this location and was told my order was lost in the system even tho I had an order confirmation.... after 25 minutes of waiting for my food. The manager at this location did not seem to care at all. And she really sent an employee to my car after 25 minutes to take my order by hand ... I enjoy chili's but I would never come back to this location. read more

I am extremely impressed with the taste of my food. My coworkers and I decided to have lunch at this location on our way back to Long Island. I haven't had Chili's like in two years and I wasn't really impressed from my last experience. I was expecting food that is really generic and tasteless. What I experienced was the total opposite. My potato soup was really tasty and cheesy given it was topped with shredded cheese get it lol!!! My half chicken sandwich with avocado from the lunch menu taste fantastic. I will definitely be back with my friends to the Chili's franchise in the near future. I personally think Chili's is going in right direction with their make over and technology upgrades. read more

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Me and my husband came to this restaurant on Friday night it was not too busy and the food was VERY VERY BADDD!!! Whatever we ordered it was cold, over salt and look like it was seating in kitchen for a while. Very upset with waiter service, no forks, no napkins, nothing ........ ! !!! BEWARE this Restaurant !!! read more

Some coworkers and I went for dinner before heading back to work for Back-to-School Night. There were 7 of us and six of us paired up and split a sandwich and salad. We got the quesadilla explosion salad and the bacon avocado chicken sandwich. Both were absolutely delicious!!! They even split the plates for us so we didn't have to do it ourselves. So we each got a plate of salad and a plate with chicken sandwich and fries. The salad was really good! It had two small cheese quesadillas and the dressing was really good with some nacho strips in the salad as well. The bacon avocado chicken sandwich had a pesto mayo and it was on a pretzel roll. Chicken was so juicy and delish and the pretzel roll was soft! Would definitely get these two items again (but I don't think at the same time again....I was stuffed after that!!) read more

Chili's - Bars Near Me - E Brunswick, New Jersey

I hate this place. we weren't given utencils even 20 minutes after we got our main course. I had to ask MULTIPLE times for sauce and we were not even checked up on for refills or water. I was literally choking on my godawful food and no one could bother to stop by to give me some water. To continue, my genetically similar counterpart otherwise known as my brother tried to order the burger with a black bean patty as we are vegetarian, however he was told that they were out of said patty. Now some might say there is nothing wrong with this and they are right. The real issues was that when one of our friends ordered the same patty AFTER my brother, she got what she asked for. Is this a case of bad service or of sexism? This is completely unacceptable and this place has had some of the worst service I have ever seen. I will not be recommending this place any longe. read more

Average at best for its location, food, and staff. Occasionally you may run into a disinterested server. Standard Chili's menu, no surprises. I particularly enjoy their Chipotle fresh mex bowl, Mango Chile Tilapia, and Fajitas. Sometimes, depending on the server, they may do the fresh mex bowl with or without the chicken / meat or with additional veggies and spice in case you prefer it that way. I have never used the promo offers / chili's cash but hear they are good if you dine-in. There is ample parking space, though at peak hours you may find it difficult to get back on Rt 18 S as the exit is close to a busy traffic light. read more

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For a quick dine, chain restaurant we had a nice meal. We love the chips and Queso from Chili's! We also split an order of the Bacon Ranch quesadilla and the pasta dish with grilled chicken. Everything was fresh and tasted good. The server was super nice and friendly and checked in us often. We went on a Saturday for an early meal and it was very busy at that time. read more

Slightly worn out Chilis. Even with the lights low it feels a bit grotty and needs a good scrub up! Came here as it's next to Enterprise rent a car. But, on a plus point it gave away fresh nacho chips and salsa with a Foursquare check-in! :) read more

I came here last night and actually had a pleasant experience. After seeing some of the reviews for this place, I thought it was going to be really BAD. My only complaint would be that for such a large establishment they seemed to be short on staff. It was 3 of us and we were told there was a 15-20 minute wait when there were plenty of open tables for us to be seated. I could understand if the place was packed, but that clearly wasn't the case. Besides that, we were seated in a booth and greeted by our friendly waitress, Ashley. We only ordered appetizers and drinks, which were brought out rather quickly. However, I still prefer the appetizers & entrees offered at similar franchises such as Applebees and TGI Fridays. Can't picture myself coming back here anytime soon. read more

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Everyone had a mask on. And it was NOT over crowded. Was nice to go out again. Hopefully soon this will all be behind us.

Horrible service! Server completely ignored our table. Will not be going back, and we used to go all the time

This is my 1st time i went to chili's in road18 I went with my husband .. the waiters are very helpful And the food smells good The place was busy tonight .. but i was so happy read more

Chili's - Bars Near Me - E Brunswick, New Jersey

The food was good, but the server was not up to par. He acted like he couldn't be bothered with giving us the drinks we ordered or giving us water. We all left a tip but they could do better. read more