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    Fernandes Matawan

    4.1 (59 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Deborah W.

    First time going there. It was set up very nicely inside and the decor fit the style of food, Portuguese. The wait staff was extremely accommodating and very nice. They took their time placing our orders and helped us decide on dishes. My husband had their pork chops. We thought it was one, but 2 large ones were in the order, along with some shrimp and Portuguese sausage and potatoes and vegetables. I had the seafood Paella and our friends had stuffed shrimp with crab meat. We all started off with a Caesar salad that was enough for 4. Their drinks were delicious and the dessert topped off the meal. Fresh fruit with vanilla bean ice cream that we were able to share. We had a very enjoyable dinner and the other guests were a pleasure to talk to

    Tuna tartare
    Candice K.

    The food was amazing and service is excellent as can be expected. They have an open floor plan so it has a less crowded feeling than their other locations. Sound acoustics were comfortable, I remember being able to have a conversation with my table without hearing neighboring tables. We ordered a steak from their special menu that was unforgettable but when we returned they didn't offer it again. I look forward to my next visit.

    Lobster tail with rice, chips and butter
    Ebeny Jazelle T.

    Went during the week in the late evening and there was no wait for a table of two. White glove service throughout the meal. The kind of place where they remove the crumbs off the table between plates. Very calm atmosphere and great server pacing. Casual dress welcome and perfect for large parties. In this sense, you get what you pay for and the bill was upwards of $300.00. Worth the money!

    BBQ trio
    Geneen G.

    Beautiful business lunch at the most perfect spot. The wait staff was exceptional as was the lunch menu selections. Our out of town guest was highly impressed and satisfied!

    Coffee magic
    Warren L.

    Went there with 2 of friends for a birthday It was quite a festive evening. Friendly service. Delicious food. And we were treated really well. Stated with oysters and shrimp and garlic. Delicious. I had tuna. Also delicious. The guys got the steak and lobster tails. And had some amazing coffee drink after dinner and had a pitcher of sangria with dinner. Definitely coming back

    Paella
    Paul F.

    Excellent Food and Service. The Rib Eye was to die for. My wife loved the Paella. Waiters were great. Great time Highly recommended.

    Grilled shell steak 24oz
    Ray G.

    Cozy establishment with excellent food and service you won't be disappointed. Same owner of the original in Newark and South Amboy

    Sardines
    Linda P.

    An amazing experience from the time we arrived to the end of dessert! We had been to the other location and loved it so we couldn't wait to try the new location. It did not disappoint. Appetizers were all perfectly cooked and seasoned. The sardines, calamari, oysters.... Yum! There's something for everyone and the daily specials all look great. Can't wait to visit again and see what other items they have. Service was exceptional as always (some of the staff we met at the other location). The meal was spaced out, we were checked on often for refills and needs. Manager came to greet us and offered desert and after dinner drinks. Great to see a restaurant extend their gratitude and hospitality, it's a warming experience that makes you want to return.... Like visiting old friends Ambiance.... There were two sides. We were seated toward the right in what appeared to be the more formally decorated side white table linens. Low music playing and the room filled up quickly with families for dinner and celebrations. Great mood in the restaurant and vibe was right. So happy this is a local restaurant for us. Can't wait to dine with you again!

    This was the Rabbit Dish

    Came here for Dinner last night with my buddy. The place is deceptively large with 3 different dining areas. Our server was friendly and very efficient. Their bread that they served was delicious. Our dinners came out in a timely fashion and were also delicious. I really look forward to my next visit

    Steve M.

    Great food delicious and the drinks are great, good service clean and the owner Carlos is such a nice man

    Lobster special
    Jennifer T.

    This is one of the worst restaurants I ever ate at in my entire life! People that go here obviously don't care about quality food, and are just coming because of the big portions! I had the Chilean sea bass topped with artichokes. The Chilean sea bass was NOT fresh and was SOGGY! It was topped in a disgusting tasting sauce, and an assortment of vegetables that tasted like they came out of a can! The side of Spanish potatoes were bland, and not crisp! For dessert I had the chocolate peanut cake that was HORRIBLE! It was stale as can be! The cake was all dried out! It was the worst money ever spent! I would of rather went to a diner! I'm on my way home with the worst belly ache from this place!

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    Just plain wonderful. Just close you eyes and let your finger select a plate and you will be delighted

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    No they do not. Their restaurant in Sayreville serves the radizio . It is delicious there!!.

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    4.2
    (524 reviews)
    47.0 mi
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    Sangria's has been a go-to for us for years for good tapas and sangria, but we've now had issues on…read moreour last two visits, and this most recent one was especially frustrating. The food is still great. We had scallops, chorizo, brussels sprouts, and a flounder ceviche special. Everything was delicious. The ceviche in particular stood out -- fresh, well-portioned, and nicely "cooked" in lime juice. The sangria is still a highlight too. A big carafe, no ice watering it down, served with glasses full of fruit. The problem is the service. They had two servers and one bus person, and it showed. Everyone seemed to be scrambling, and it was hard to get a moment of attention to ask for anything or even be heard. Our food came out in pieces -- three items, then a long delay, then another. The last dish, calamari, never came. When I tried to tell the waiter we didn't want it anymore if it was forgotten, he didn't listen and insisted on bringing it anyway. We ended up waiting even longer, which just made the experience more frustrating. To top it off, they're now adding an operating/service fee (around 3-4%), which wasn't clearly communicated and just showed up on the bill. It's disappointing because the food is still very good, but the service issues -- and now the added fees -- are taking away from the experience. After this visit, we'll think twice before coming back.

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    3.6
    (7 reviews)
    45.5 mi

    Wasn't able to type in all the food items under the picture due to the word limit. So I'm typing…read morethem here. Smash burger (top left), Caesar salad (center), Chicken Caesar Wrap (top right), Filet Tidbit Sandwich (bottom left), Mac and Cheese with smoke pork belly (center right) The igloo experience was great. We have snow that night which makes the experience even greater. You have to call to make reservation for the igloo in advance and pay $150 deposit. This will be applied to your meal, so technically you don't have to pay extra for the igloo like the ones in the city if you order enough. The service was good too. We don't have to leave the igloo at all to ask for service. However the food wasn't that great. The Caesar salad (including the wrap) was so salty! The beef on the sandwich was so dry. The burger and the mac and cheese were okay. So if next year the menu is the same, we probably won't return.

    Wow!! I had the…read morepleasure of dining for brunch here on 1/19/25! It is located within The Milleridge Inn village. The brunch theme is Mardi Gras, and let me tell you, I felt like I was back in New Orleans! From flavor profile of all the food to the soft music in the background. My boyfriend and I were served fresh breads shortly after sitting down. They were so fresh and delish! For my wine I had the house rose, which was divine! My boyfriend had the sauvignon blanc, which he enjoyed as well! He did say he liked my rose a little bit better. For our appetizer we shared the Char Grilled Oysters. These were phenomenal! I'm still thinking about them now as I write this review! I wish there was more than 5. My boyfriend was nice and let me have the extra one! For our entrees, we each had a different Benedict. I had the Andouille one and my boyfriend went with the crab cake Benedict. Both were packed with flavor! The potatoes that came with them were also packed with flavors! We ordered additional drinks; ultimate Bloody Mary and Hurricane. Sip sip hooray! So good! For dessert I had the cheese cake parfait and my boyfriend had the cinnamon bread pudding. Desserts are made on sight at the bakery and both of these desserts were great! Even the whipped cream was fresh. Everything was amazing from start to finish! Our server, whose name I don't remember was such a sweet heart! We will absolutely return! 5+ stars all the way!

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    Bonney's

    4.4
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    11.7 mi
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    I went back to Bonney's within 6 days of my very first visit! It's that good. I wanted to try the…read moreOxtail large plate but unfortunately it wasn't on the menu this week. I ended up getting the Lechon large plate instead and it was also so good! If I had to choose, I'd probably put the Half & Half jerk chicken & pork large plate above this one but it's a hard choice. To go I also ordered an order of their Mac & Cheese, the sample I got last week really had me hooked. I saw that they also had a new empanada - pineapple and cheese. Wow, that was also such a cool and tasty item. Would be good for the meatless eaters. Lastly, I had another one of the fresh juices. This time they had Soursop Kaffir Lime Tea, so unique and refreshing. I can't wait to go back again.

    HIDDEN GEM!! This place delivered an absolutely unforgettable, next-level food experience. Part of…read moreme almost wants to keep it a secret. Jamaican-Filipino fusion might just be the most extraordinary combination out there, and we're incredibly lucky to have something this special in Metuchen--truly one of a kind. Such a welcoming space too, super cute. The meats are impossibly tender, literally falling off the bone, and the sauces are rich, vibrant, and deeply flavorful. Every bite was bold, perfectly balanced, and downright addictive. We ordered the jerk chicken, mango with plantains, and the cheese lumpia--and I'm still dreaming about it. I will absolutely be back. Please consider serving halal chicken so I can bring my parents along to experience this gem!! Also, the owners, Damion and Jeanne, are some of the most warm, genuine, and hardworking people you'll meet. There's something so special about connecting with the passionate artists behind such incredible food. Truly phenomenal all around.

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    Under the Moon Cafe

    4.2
    (495 reviews)
    37.4 mi
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    Good day everyone. Last Sunday I had the pleasure of visiting Under the Moon in Lambertville, NJ…read morefor an afternoon lunch date with a friend. I made reservations online prior to the outing. They have ample outdoor seating and we decided to dine on the back patio. I won't keep you waiting any further. On to the food and the service. I ordered a plate from their entrees. I had

    We've been here before and it never disappoints…read more We made reservations through Resi which I highly recommend so you can get a spot. It's always busy and you do t want to miss out. I started with an excellent pear drop martini. The glasses are so pretty and the service amazing! Hubby had a delicious apricot old fashioned. For dinner hubby started with the loaded potato soup and then had the chicken Neapolitan's with corkscrew pasta. The sauce was so fresh and tasty. The chicken was stuffed with ham and cheese and the breaded chicken crispy and perfect. I opted for the seasonal risotto which had locally farmed mushrooms and artichokes. I added organic chicken and omg, so good! We will definitely have another meal tomorrow because it's so much food. We were too full for after dinner drink or dessert but hubby wanted a cup of coffee. It was cold but honestly, he didn't complain because the service and food was amazing. We sat outside and there was a delightful breeze which made it so nice. There were umbrellas that kept the sun away. Be sure to duck if you are tall!

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    Super cute bar
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    Roosterspin

    Roosterspin

    3.9
    (880 reviews)
    18.2 mi
    $$

    I had come and ordered takeout from here a few times... and tonight's experience was unlike any…read moreother. It was my first time doing karaoke and I honestly don't know that I would do it again. We booked a karaoke room for an hour for 6 people on a Thursday evening, and while the singing was fun, the service was below subpar. When we arrived, we did not have a full menu available to us in the room, so it took a few mins to get our order in. Our server kept close tabs of every minute in karaoke, but not the food. It took over 60 minutes to get our wings! Apparently there was some sort of mix up in the kitchen & while we were understanding, what threw us for a loop was that even though our wings were DELAYED, our server was hesitant to offer complimentary time in our karaoke room while we waited. Right at the 60-minute mark, he was quick to offer two options - our wings to go or a table in the dining room. In the end, we had to negotiate an extra hour in the karaoke room since our food took SO long to come out. When paying the check, we were surprised to see a charge for food we never ever received! I'm super disappointed that they tried to take advantage of us, when we were very understanding of their mix up. In my opinion, servers could use a lesson or two in customer service. Never in my time in hospitality, have I ever behaved in the way they did.

    Visited this spot for the first time and frankly it's a decent location, as NJ doesn't have a lot…read moreof Korean Fried Chicken spots. I dared to try the cauliflower wings (half & half), which actually wasn't bad. Both flavors was good, although I personally like the spicy better (just make sure you can handle it, although it won't be too bad if you're used to spicy food). Garlic fried rice was okay, but not the best. Also seems like they don't give you a side of pickled radish at this point, but maybe that's because we're in Jersey. Also the kimchi fries weren't what I expected. What the fries were crispy and tasty, they just give you a tiny cup of kimchi cheese sauce. Maybe I'm spoiled, but I expected the fries to be way more loaded. I ordered for pickup and it did take a lot longer than expected. I also felt sorry for the hostess, who was running around trying to help. There also was 5 people just standing around chatting, but the music was just a tad too loud to hear anyone trying to get their attention. I'm sure dining in would be a chill vibe, but can still have that and have it all together yk? Last thing is I definitely asked for bacon mustard sauce and heard them confirm over the phone, a bit annoyed they forgot that!

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    Mistral

    Mistral

    3.9
    (772 reviews)
    22.6 mi
    $$

    On a beautiful Sunday in Princeton, the family and I were looking g to have a nice lunch. Some…read moreplaces were booked up but Mistral was able to accommodate us. We were seated at a table below a tree in the bar area, which is very aesthetically pleasing with a natural wood bar and industrial touches. The menu was Sunday brunch however it had many pleasing options from breakfast standards to sandwiches and salads. We all ordered sandwiches and asked for additions or omissions which wasn't a problem at all. All of our choices came with generous portions and were delicious. Our server was efficient but not the friendliest, but he got the job done. Overall, I would return to Mistral if I visit Princeton again and would recommend it to others too.

    The evening didn't start off well, it picked up but ended flat…read more First, the hostess. We walked in from the bar entrance and heard a voice over our shoulder. There was a young lady sitting in the corner in the phone telling us that there were no seats if we didn't have a reservation. Not the most polite but whatever. We went back to the bar and got a table. Why are bar tables always so sticky?! Anyhoo, we just missed the Happy Jour menu but it was only a $1-2 discount (except for the burger: $4). Service was pleasant and attentive. The food was overpriced for sitting in a bar. $30 for a bowl of ramen! (I don't know how it tastes but it's $17 across the street.) $22 for a burger and fries! $10 for two little bao with a single shrimp in each! Ok, that's not too bad since Bao is generally overpriced for some reason but I could have gotten more than one shrimp. Unfortunately, the price did not reflect the quality. My friend who got the ramen said it was in the bottom 25% he's ever had. My burger was pretty good but the bun was toasted and brittle and made an unnecessary mess. The fries--personal preference--I don't like skinny fries. As for the bao, the shrimp was too salty. I liked the finishing salt but the flavoring salt was too heavy. Also, it was drizzled with aioli and I couldn't pick it up and eat it like the sandwich it was. Overall, a disappointment. Mediocre food and an elevated price for no reason.

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    Crispy Salmon Bites ($12) - togarashi, nori, tayaki sauce​. Sauce was surprisingly sweet. It's mostly rice.
    Crispy Salmon Bites ($12) - togarashi, nori, tayaki sauce​. Sauce was surprisingly sweet. It's mostly rice.
    Crispy Salmon Bites ($12) - togarashi, nori, tayaki sauce​. Sauce was surprisingly sweet. It's mostly rice.

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    Crispy Salmon Bites ($12) - togarashi, nori, tayaki sauce​. Sauce was surprisingly sweet. It's mostly rice.

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