I have to say I enjoyed my meal here. I opted for the salmon. The brussel sprouts were a bit undercooked, but the meal overall was good. A few people ordered steak and were not that impressed. I think this is a great drink spot and hamburger place. The waitress was very good and I would go back. read more

Grillestone - Brussel sprouts - New American Near Me - Old Bridge Township, New Jersey

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My family got together to celebrate my dad on Father's Day. When we arrived I parked in the lot. I walked in and the restaurant was pretty nice. We sat at a booth and was served by Kelce. She was cool! I ordered the red wine because I didn't care for lemon drop martini. For my meal I got the honey hot chicken sandwich, and it was ok, just a little sweet. My family liked their meals. The bill was about $120 for the 4 of us. All in all we had a good experience. read more

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Friendly staff something on the menu for everyone. Be prepared if the bar area gets lively read more

Went the other day and the whole place stunk like sewage and the kitchen was out of half the stuff we wanted to order. Service was the only good thing. read more

15$ for Parmesan Truffle fries that don't have any truffle oil or barely a flake of Parmesan cheese .. Prices have gone up, quality has gone down and to make it even better your cooks don't have a care in the world. First and second time I understood , third time was the charm .. I'm never coming back. I also asked for bacon on these fries btw what a joke read more

Grillestone - New American Near Me - Old Bridge Township, New Jersey

We finally tried this place which is near us and always passed by... The restaurant is spacious and airy and in the Covid era has plenty of outdoor sitting, well spaced for social distancing. Of course, on a warm summer late afternoon, we sat outside... Service was friendly and prompt.. Our waiter was very courteous and offered recommendations without asks... Their menu is huge even now; I have heard that they had great daily specials in the past.. We we were in the mood to try a few plates so we ordered and split the following feast: Soup of the day: Clam chowder, Ahi Tuna salad, and Baby Back Rib dinner.. all gulfed down with a very cold chilled Chardonnay!! What a treat! Food was delish, atmosphere was perfect and the service at par! Grillestone, quite a find right outside our door!!! read more

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Top Notes: - GREAT parking and plenty of it - Great indie/pop music playing; not too loud - Kind and attentive waiter (Anthony) - Reservation made and no waiting time to be seated - Appetizers taste amazing however rather expensive for the amount of food you get (not shown in photos but also got the shrimp cocktail) - Nice selection of drinks (I ordered the Raspberry Gin Fizz) perfect if you like sugary drinks Came in on a Wednesday night with my boyfriend. We sat right behind the bar at a booth. I would bring a sweater in here as it was rather chilly (but that could just be me). The mannerism of the staff was great! Bathrooms were super clean, food was FANTASTIC!!!!!! I'm a very picky eater and this was absolutely wonderful. Only negatives I have are the $20+ appetizers for the amount of food you get and our steaks took a little bit long to come out but that was quite alright given we had to apps and drinks to tie us over. I would come back here again! read more

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Nice atmosphere for sitting at the bar. Ordered nachos which were just OK. Drinks were decent with about 10 beers on tap. Jazz band playing added to a good night. Another star if our food was better. I'd try it again and order something different if I go again read more

We took our 90 year old moms for Mothers Day The positive is that the food was good. The service was one of the worst i ever experienced. -our apps went to the wrong table (we were 4, they were 8) when their 8 came out they just gave them all the extras. -nobody ever filled our water glasses or checked in on us -the server came over once and we ordered 2 more sodas which never came - our entrees came 1 1/2 after we sat down -the bill came with tip already added (it said for large parties). We were 4 people. You would think they might at least comp the 2 sodas and 2 coffees. - we got mixed messages about where the manager was - know it was Mothers day but the menu was limited and reservations made so you would think they would be prepared. -we had our desserts packed up so we cold leave ASAP Also, in all my years this the first time I felt like I had to write a review. read more

Has to be four-star plus one! (They would lose 1/2 a point for mashed potatoes they either added mayo or sour cream) Garlic Shrimp gets four stars as well Over 5 stars were the Filet Mignon served on the stone as were the spinach and mushroom sides.... Service also over 5 stars Melvin was awesome!!! read more

Grillestone - New American Near Me - Old Bridge Township, New Jersey

Bartenders and staff are always kind and welcoming, especially Morgan!! Trying out the new maple bourbon old fashioned and a glass of Cabernet tonight! read more

Grillestone - Trying out the new maple bourbon old fashioned and a glass of Cabernet - New American Near Me - Old Bridge Township, New Jersey

Mediocre over priced food with horrible service. Ambiance is okay but nothing spectacular. They messed my order multiple times in one sitting and all the manager did was apologize. Be careful they charge for things on their receipt that you might not have ordered. read more

The music is above par. They have brought in "casino" level talent. This is an A JOINT for music. The food follows suit. Very good steaks, ribs, and a wide choice of excellent sides read more

Food was good. Sushi was spot on. Bar area was fun, we could watch all the NFL games at the same time!!

My rating for Grillestone is a solid 3.5. My family and I initially made reservations at Grillestone for a Sunday brunch, but once we realized brunch was over at 3 ( we arrived at 2:30) we decided to just order off the lunch menu. Our waiter, Rob was GREAT!! He was so attentive, friendly and really did a great job managing my party of 12. The drinks were just as great. Personally, I had a fishbowl that was easily shared among three of us and another drink which I forgot, but it was great.. just a little too much ice! Beers, shots and a martini were also ordered around the table. For the appetizers, sushi, avocado toast, wings, and shrimp were ordered. I heard nothing but great things around the table for the appetizers and drinks. It was the food that I heard a lot of mixed reviews from. My Chicken pasta wasn't bad, I just thought it could have been slightly cooked a little more and the sauce needed an extra zing. Around the table, I heard that the burgers were great, but the salmon was a bit dry. I also heard great reviews about the chicken parm and steak. Grillestone wasn't a bad option for a large party on a Sunday afternoon. I thoroughly enjoyed the appetizers, drinks and my personal entree. I also really enjoyed our waiter, Rob who was nice, attentive and friendly. There was not one complaint around the table because our drinks, appetizers and food were coming out in a timely manner. I think Grillestone did a great job accommodating our party and I would def be willing to go back. read more

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First time here. Not many restaurant options in the area so I'm sure this place does very well. The staff was friendly. The menu was varied with several options. Slightly pricier but i would say it's better quality food items. Varied drink menu too. The bar area was crowded. Id be interested to come back and try it here in the warm weather because the outdoor area looks cute. read more

Updating my review to three stars based on the brunch experience. Friends of mine recommended the brunch at Grillstone, the price is right and the selection is very good. My daughter is a crab legs junkie and Grillestone offers crab legs on their brunch buffet every Sunday. The crab legs are sno crab and they very good. There is a chef preparing custom omelette and eggs. Fresh carved beef and turkey are available along with your standard brunch fare. Scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, pastries etc. Macaroni and cheese, salmon are offered with a mimosa. The temperature of the food could be hotter and I would love to see eggs Benedict added....what is brunch without Benedict? I spoke to management about my previous review after brunch, the manager understood my frustration and is making an effort to improve. I will give dinner another chance and report the news. read more

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Had the biggest and best Nachos ever. Chocked with everything you would expect and even more! Had a Cobb Salad to die for. The presentation was like a picture and tasted even better. ( so large I couldn't finish it and had lunch the next day) Guiness Pint was fresh and cold and only $7.50. Don't miss visiting this place as you will be Very satisfied! read more

Very good food , the music playlist was very good service was a little forgettable, it felt very comfortable where we sat. read more

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We sat outside on a Saturday night and the tables were far apart for social distancing ( high-tops and regular seating). We were able to get near the fire pit to stay warm. I'd stay away from the sushi because it was a bit fishy (in a bad way; we actually returned it and they credited the bill), but the wings and other apps were delicious....also enjoyed the drunken clams, wedge salad, salad with grilled salmon, beet salad, brisket quesadilla, and Prime French Dip. read more

Grillestone - Outdoor dining by the fire pit - New American Near Me - Old Bridge Township, New Jersey

I have ordered takeout from grillestone several times but had never eaten in the restaurant. Last weekend, I came here for a little girls night with my friends. The food was good, the drinks were very inconsistent in how they tasted but the service was good. Our reservation was for 6pm and we were told we needed to leave at 7:30 because of the 90 minute time limit. This wouldn't have bothered me that much but there were like 6 other tables open on the patio at this time and no wait from what I saw. Probably wouldn't return anytime soon as I've had better dine-in experiences at other restaurants in the area. read more

Grillestone - Tuscan Chicken BLT Sandwich with side salad - New American Near Me - Old Bridge Township, New Jersey

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I came tonight for music Bingo and our waitress Paula was very good. I still can't believe it was her first day.

Not really happy with my experience. My second time here after reviewing previous pictures and reviews so I was very disappointed. The guy helping us was very nice. But the service was just so slow. Like extremely slow. It took forever for our food to come out. Then our food was very cold. I expressed it to the server and he was willing to change it out but we just didn't want to wait again.. read more

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It's unfortunate that the food and the service do not match the atmosphere of this place. The menu even looks good and the sushi offerings are surprising and welcome in a steakhouse. Unfortunately, my sushi roll was underwhelming. Hardly any actual fish and loaded with fake crab. The 2 sushi pieces I ordered were obviously prepared many hours before I I ordered. For the price, you would think they would have a sushi chef freshly preparing the food. Also, they gave me a plastic disposable to go container to put my soy and wasabi mixture into. If you serve sushi, you should have an actual small bowl for this and not something you would use to take the aioli home. The lobster bisque was served lukewarm and you get about 1/2 cup worth for about $15. The brussel sprouts were so close to being good but they were a let down as well. Mushy and barely any char. It's like they were par cooked and then microwaved. So easy to par bake them and then put in a hot pan to crisp them up on demand. Beer menu is pretty solid. Could offer more than 3 local draft beers on tap considering the beer universe that NJ offers. Waitress seemed visibly annoyed about something and our party of 4 felt like we were inconveniencing her. Service 2/5 Food 2/5 Atmosphere 4/5 I've been to this place twice and draw the same conclusion each time. This place could be so good with additional server training and some attention to detail. Even the menu looks good but the food seems like it comes from a diner. Oh and my menu was really dirty with food stains and actual dried bits of food on it. read more

Grillestone - New American Near Me - Old Bridge Township, New Jersey

This is a fun spot to grab drinks and food with friends. You won't get award winning chef food. It I've never eaten anything terrible here either. The service was slow but I know the world is short handed so I can't hold it against them. The menu is diverse enough to find something, but you'll probably go home remembering the conversation more than the food. read more

Worst dining experience EVER!!! Greeted with "What do you want?" Took over an hour to get served with a small amount of customers Food was ok with inflated price. Did not honor gift card despite it saying "no expiration date"!!!!" At meals end bill was given & gift card was presented, server stated older card was unable to be read but would be honored. Then was confronted in parking lot & was berated by 2 other workers to extort another of the same amount! read more

Solid experience here despite some of the poor reviews. Our friends that live nearby told us about it so we didn't even look at reviews. Came in for lunch with my husband. It wasn't packed like nearby Comfi but that's not a bad thing. First impressions were great. There is a large outdoor patio with plenty of seating and a fire pit. Since it was so humid we didn't even ask to be seated outside. The interior is beautiful, modern, clean and fairly new. We were seated in a booth near the bar without a wait. Our waitress was excellent and everyone in there was very friendly. We ask her what she liked and she recommended the avocado toast which was delicious! Definitely make sure to get this. I ordered a wrap from the lunch menu and my husband ordered a few sushi rolls. The menu has something for everyone. Everything we ordered was excellent. We also ordered a couple of cocktails that were well made and reasonably priced. The lunch menu prices are very reasonable too. I'm not sure if we had a better experience because it was less crowded at lunchtime but we will definitely be back again. read more

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I always have a great experience at the Grillstone! The bartenders and waiters/waitresses are always attentive and friendly. Also, the food is good, especially the sushi. read more

This is a difficult review to write because it wasn't an awful experience but it wasn't amazing either. The place is beautiful and clean.The food was Meh. On par with a chain restaurant but expensive for what it was. Ordered the slab bacon which was entirely fat and tough. Truffle Mac and cheese as a side that was kinda grainy but also tasty and the noodles weren't over cooked. Turkey burger that was just like any ol turkey burger. The whole chicken which was the best thing anyone ordered. Juicy and not overcooked. Prime rib which wasn't anything to write about so I won't. And the ahi tuna which tasted a little fishy which surprised me because half of the menu is sushi so you would think the stuff is moving. Also had a sweet sauce on it that was just too much after a couple of bites, less on the plate would have worked fine. The service was absolutely phenomenal. Anthony was patient, attentive, helpful and didn't make you feel rushed or ignored. Cannot say enough about him and he would be the only reason I would ever go back. Overall this is a place I would go to have a beer and eat wings, hang out and watch a game. Not someplace I would bring my in-laws or friends from out of town. There are other places to go for the money we spent with much better food. read more

Second time coming here. Don't remember the first time since it was about a year ago but the food must have been decent. Had the hot honey chicken sandwich which was good, not too spicy. Lots of fries, which are good but I'm not a huge fan of fries. Boyfriend had the lobster linguine, he said it was good, flavorful and chunks of lobster. Menu isn't as extensive and I believe it's changed since we were there last. read more

My family celebrated a birthday at the Grillstone this past weekend. Food was great, something for everyone. We enjoyed our drinks at the bar, especially great service from Rossy! read more

Went here for the first time yesterday. Had the pork chops murphy and some sushi as an appetizer. Both were great chops were very tender and the meal as a whole was very flavorful. Our server was very attentive and helpful. Will definitely will be back sometime soon!!! read more

Walked in New Years eve to sit at bar and was greated to the smell of raw sewage! Yes can't make this shit up literally. Manager said they were aware and working on it! Really why were you even opened? Did not take notice either to any trade people 'working' on the prob lem. Discusting and I'm sure a health issue. It's the next day and I still have the smell in my nose. read more

Great customer service- very tentative staff, making sure we have everything we need and then some. I like the atmosphere, it's never overly crowded or super loud anytime I go. Food is always 10/10! read more

Went here the other day for some drinks and some appetizers. It was busy for sunday football which was fine. I got the margarita and then some buffalo shrimp. It was great, service was good and nice bar area too. read more

Looks are impressive, but looks can be deceiving. Got to love the look and feel with some serious potential for a good time with I'm and outside accommodations. By the 15th stool bar with plenty of seating inside fireplace and heating lamps outside yep, this has the makings of a place that could be a pretty cool place to dine or grab a quick drink with a very good craft selection of beer as well. $5 happy hour app special including reduced drinks for 3 to 7pm is a nice touch. So, here we go. Calamari was dry with a wilted piece of lettuce? Shrimp Kamakazi had small ( wish it was jumbo shrimp ) imbedded in temporaish sauce, pretty tasty though. Took a long time to get the meal and only one bartender on staff, she was courteous but ran around like a psycho and kind of ignored a lot of the clients unless we tracked her down a hale. If you can't get a happy hour right not to mention it took over a half hour to receive our apps with less than a dozen people in the bar makes you wonder. I fear this place is not-firing on all cylinders. Highly disappointed that the bartender didn't address the issue after we complained or at the very least comp one draft beer, nope not even an apology, kinda clueless. Clean and ok service minus the super slow food. Bad taste in this guys mouth on our maiden and perhaps only visit. ***** Mgr. Chris gave us a $25 gift cert for the inconvenience so, a follow up is forthcoming *** read more

Grillestone - Dry calimari with a nice side of wilted lettuce and yucky tiny ass shrimp tempura. A epic fail! - New American Near Me - Old Bridge Township, New Jersey

I came here for a get together at their private room for their Sunday brunch and I was really impressed! I thought it was going to be terrible having read reviews before arriving, but the service was helpful and the food was delicious. The Sunday brunch was a boozey buffet for $28 pp that included a mimosa. The food was a mix of traditional pancakes, french toast, eggs and then some more savory items like ropa vieja, chicken marsala, steak and the showstopper - CRAB LEGS! I was surprised how good everything was, especially for a buffet. Although it wasn't a ridiculous amount of offerings, I felt like it was just the right amount to not be overwhelmed. They also had a table for pastries and I had a brownie and bread pudding which were divine. As for the side room, I wasn't a fan because it had no windows and the temperature was super warm in there. Thankfully staff did come by quickly to refill drinks and clean up. The rest of the restaurant is beautiful and lots of parking. I would absolutely return. read more

$19.99 for Fritto Misto (fried calamari) appetizer, came out slimy and lukewarm. Really? Overall for what you get the food is WAY overpriced. The bar is unable to make a basic cocktail, pretty sad. Wife requested a bacardi and coke, possibly the easiest drink ever, it was horrible. I requested an old fashioned, understand this could go wrong and it did. Bartender not capable or pouring anything beyond draft beer and shots. The hostess and wait staff is beyond excellent, the decor/atmosphere is updated and great, what comes out of the kitchen leaves much to be desired. We visited to see a friends band play, next time we go to watch them we plan to eat anywhere else first and only drink beer n shots during the show. Grillestone gets 1 star for the excellent staff. read more

This has officially become my boyfriends and my favorite place to go grab a bite and drinks after work or with friends. The ambience was incredible- there was a live band playing indoors but since it was beautiful out we sat outside by the fire pit! The outdoors area is rather spacious so you don't feel like you're on top of other tables and they even had corn hole. The food was delicious! We just got a few apps to share and it was perfect with a glass of wine and some beer. I highly recommend coming here if you've never been. read more

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Food was good popular place prepandemic. They went so far as to have igloos outside tables. Service was okay but they seemed a little overwhelmed the night-we went. Indoors has many areas interior pretty on my last visit. read more