Best Schnitzel and Spaetzle in the area!!! Music on weekends, too! It is ALWAYS a great time there, and wonderful food and drinks! read more

Muddy Waters Gastropub - Modern European Near Me - Asbury, New Jersey

So first off, I held off coming as it formerly was a biker bar, and still has times when the bikers pull in. But I'm glad I finally dropped in. The workers are very nice people. It was about 5pm on a Saturday, nice September day. Some people were eating outside, while we were inside. So what got me in was the German food. We love it. Got a full sampling. The pretzel was good, although some other German restaurants may serve a larger one, it was still good, with German mustard and cheese dip. The schnitzel was great, although I couldn't taste much different between the chicken and pork. The sides were good, can't go wrong. Make sure you save room for dessert, they're all wonderful. I would even go there just for dessert. read more

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What a gem! The food was shockingly delicious. My husband and I enjoyed the brussel sprouts and mac & cheese spatzle to start. Then, we ordered the pork and chicken schnitzel. How tender was it? You can easily cut it with a butter knife. We ate at the bar and the bartender Patrick was wonderful. Highly recommend! read more

Muddy Waters Gastropub - chicken schnitzel - Modern European Near Me - Asbury, New Jersey

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Ambience is just ok but if you're there to n Thursday Jam Night, you'll hear some great music from people who just love to play and sing. We tried the Austrian white wine and it was excellent. Husband had Salmon who said it was cooked just right and flavorful. I had the chicken paprikash. The sauce was delicious but could have used a bit more Hungarian paprika and a bit more salt. Spaetzle were perfect! The chicken was presented as 3 legs. My preference would be thighs but the legs were quite delicious. read more

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I only leave reviews when I am blown away with a place, and this is no different. I went to this fine establishment on a first date after we visited iron bound down the road. We sat outside with a Great Dane and were greeted by the owner of the fine establishment who was also the chef. He explained how he was a classically trained chef from Austria (I believe) and had a restaurant in the city before opening this one. He gave us a rundown of the menu and also told us the specials, each way he described everything it was with passion and precision. At the end of his presentation I told Him I trusted his recommendation and to bring us two apps and two entrees, whatever he would like to make. I'm going to talk about the best thing he brought out.... This Ragu that he said was his grandmas recipe. It was quite possibly the best Austria/german dish I ever have had. Each bite perfect with a balance of spices and tenderness that is quite the accomplishment to perfect. While this place is over 45 min away from Me, I'll be going back. This kind of German food doesn't exist in North NJ, it crushes the black Forrest inn. Go here. You won't be sorry. read more

Tried to go for dinner but they wanted to charge a cover for us to sit and have dinner? $30?? Food looked good but I don't know who you are charging $30 cover for an empty bar on a Saturday? Just go to Cryan's and skip this place. read more

Interesting place. Has an Austrian theme to the food. The decor is more country saloon though. The soft pretzel and holstein schnitzel were excellent. The calamari was okay. However the Grandma's ragout was a little bland and the kaiserschmarren was burned. Service was very good. Interesting addition to the area. read more

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Wow!! Stopped by for an early dinner and was blown away. Food was outstanding and service was attentive and friendly. Best burger around, salads, desserts were super. Will definitely be back read more

A wonderful dining experience all around. Each course was perfectly balanced with rich flavors cooked to perfection. Don't judge this restaurant by its looks (or location)--if you enjoy great food that's prepared with care, this is a place for you. read more

The food is fresh and delicious! (Sorry I couldn't resist taking a bite before I snapped a pic) Fantastic service and awesome vibe! Strong Hungarian influence...AMAZING! read more

The owner is a Hungarian gentleman who is very hospitable and obviously whoever is cooking is incredibly talented. If you're looking for a good fresh food with a creative flair this is a great spot. The entire staff was also incredibly helpful. I sat on the patio with my dog on the patio is brand new with very comfortable furniture. This is definitely a five star spot read more

this restaurant is a must try...the food, drinks & service were excellent. The owner is extremely friendly & his pride in his food shines. definitely one we will continue to enjoy! read more

I was slightly surprised to find this place in Asbury while scrolling Yelp. Asbury is close to us but it is actually in the part of town near 78. We went for dinner on a Saturday night around 6 so there were other diners but not busy. There was a band setting up to start at 8. Staff was very attentive. We had the soft pretzel, Weiner schnitzel, and pulled pork sandwich. All was very good and served hot and fresh. My husband ordered a cocktail that was mostly ice in the glass and only a few sips of drink so he also ordered a beer. Food was very good, and schnitzel piece was XL. I do wish it was served with a lemon wedge to squeeze on it as that is more traditional to me. Sides seemed traditional but would have preferred spaetzel. Unfortunately they were out of chicken parikash (or it wasn't made for the day yet) which made my decision easier but hope to go back to try it some day. read more

Muddy Waters Gastropub - Weiner schnitzel - Modern European Near Me - Asbury, New Jersey

Outstanding schnitzel, ice cold beer but do not make the mistake of skipping the Strudel.

My husband and I went here on a Friday night around 6:30. We were immediately welcomed at the door and sat at a table. I can't emphasize enough how nice everyone was that worked here. They really added to the experience and made the night so much nicer. We got the chicken lollipops to start, then I got the short ribs and my husband got the muddy burger. The food was so good, better than we expected. The short ribs were fall apart tender, the mashed potato's that came with it were perfection. The burger was cooked perfectly and was seasoned well. We finished dinner off with the kaiserschmarren and blueberries for dessert. It was SO GOOD. We never had it before and are so glad we tried it. We can't wait to go back again! read more

We returned to Muddy Waters and ordered the schnitzel, which was excellent! Thank you Attila, for making this dish for us!

This place has a unique vibe. I'm really not sure what this place wants to be. The food has an Austrian/Hungarian flair, but the waitstaff is more Quad Cities. First of all, the restaurant is clean, tables ready to go, spotless silverware, etc. The music in the background is bluesy/country. The restaurant is on a rural road near I-78, and the location feels like a NJ holler, if there is such a thing. Nevertheless, the food was well prepared and tasty. With tip, one drink each, no apps, you're looking at approximately $90 for two. The food is good,. Worth a try. read more

Great service late at night and delicious food! Me and my parents arrived on a Tuesday at 930.

This is place is a gold mine ... just had the burger and the short ribs - fantastic and a great live band ... the food was wonderful and the staff super fun!!! Highly recommend.... Peter E read more

If you are tired of the same ol' same ol' when it comes to dining options in Hunterdon County then PLEASE come and give this place a try! They just opened so, be patient! The exterior facade and open wooden interior give off a western saloon vibe while the HUGE bar inside, with its tin metal roof and back lights give off a cantina vibe. It's in the menu and the food where you'll find a taste of Europe with German, Austrian and Hungarian influences to be more specific. Don't worry, there's the a burger and steak for those of you scared to try something different. Although, for many in the area, I bet this will remind you of the comfort food your grandparents made! We were a party of 4 and every one of us enjoyed our entire experience, from beginning to end. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. He had a deep understanding of the menu and the concept behind this restaurant. Our food came out quickly and every single thing we ate was delicious. For starters we had the chicken lollipops and the soft pretzel. The chicken lollipops were presented so nicely, were huge and very tender. The pretzel and the Bavarian beer cheese dip were delicious! HEADS UP: the dip is just that, a cool dip with cheese and spices and maybe even a little horseradish. It is NOT the hot orange cheese sauce that you're probably used to. The mustard that came with it was very spicy and I loved it. For our entrees we had the Muddy Burger, Grandma's Ragout, the Chicken Schnitzel and The Beef Short Ribs. The burger was tender and tasty with excellent flavors from the spread and the cheese. I would liken Grandma's Ragout to Poutine. Apparently, this is literally the owner's grandma's recipe. It's tender cooked pork with peas over fries with a tasty gravy. So flavorful, so comforting and so fun to eat. The chicken schnitzel was some of the best fried chicken cutlets I've ever had. No, they are not all the same. I wonder what they did for this one but it was ultra crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The cucumber salad that came with it was also awesome. They need to improve the German potato salad that comes with it though. Maybe it's a traditional recipe but, it needs a little something extra to elevate it. The beef short ribs were fall off the bone tender and had an amazing sauce with it. The bread dumplings were a different and delicious accompaniment to it. Every single dessert was a hit but the floating apple strudel is to die for! If you only come here for that, please do!! I cannot wait to come back and try the other European dishes that are on the menu. They have big plans for outdoor patio seating and maybe even outdoor entertainment in the summer! I cannot wait to check it out! FYI - they have Spaten and Mango Cart beers on tap!!!!!! read more

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Exactly as the sign says- good food & good vibes. The short rib was delicious as was the chicken paprikash. The service was very attentive and friendly. There is only one high chair in the restaurant and since it was in use, our waitress accommodated us as best she could by seating us at a booth. The bathroom was very clean. The bar was busy for early on a Friday night; it is a full bar with a moderate variety of beer and wine as well as cocktails. We will most definitely be back. Our waitress told us that Mondays are karaoke, Wednesdays are line dancing and Saturdays are live bands. read more

Food was awesome. Unfortunately the only reason it didn't get 5 stars was because they are way under staffed. The waiter did try his best however. They also need to have Veal Schnitzel not just pork. If they have a live band, look to wait a bit longer for food. read more

Are you in the mood for an Italian place or a diner or another Italian place? this is not among 10 or more options available within a 5 mile radius!!! If you are in the mood for a unique and delicious menu, great beer selection, delicious and authentic deserts (oh the deserts! I don't think you can find these delicacies anywhere else) you owe it to yourself to check Muddy Water out! Food- food is like your grandma's recipe but with a twist of artistic touch- except maybe the 'Grandma's Ragout'. It just look like grandma made it by using everything in her cold storage. It is delicious and give you an idea of Eastern European food. Service- our server was helpful, friendly and attentive. Value- most of the food and drink prices are very reasonable. Their authentic dishes were slightly on the high side. Considering the different offerings like live music, karaoke etc I think it is worth it. Parking- ample parking on the side. Final verdict- if you are perfectly happy with the usual places that look and feel the same, you may not like this place. If you were thinking 'why don't we have something different in this area', your thoughts have been heard and answered... read more

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The food was fantastic. The chef Atilla explained what he was going to make for us. We loved it. Schnitzel and spaetzel and Grandma's Ragout were delicious!! We can't wait to go back there! read more

Great place. Good food. Great service. Excellent entertainment! Alot of great music. Worth the ride from Morris County!

Great fun bar with excellent Hungarian food the way my mom used to make it. Attila the owner and staff were super friendly. We will be back!

My dinner here was amazing tonite! I had the burger and Wiener schnitzel! I recommend both! Staff is friendly and very attentive! I will definitely be coming back to try weekend brunch at 12. Looking forward to a great dinner with fun live music :) read more

The food took so long, and after we waited an hour and 25 minutes, the chef came out to "apologize" for the wait but just came out to argue about how long it took. The waiter was nice, but the chef read more

This place is great. Anyone who gave this one or two stars either just had a bad night in general, or has a bug up their ass, in general. Great food, great staff, great tunes/vibe. Period. read more

After a long chilly day on a golf course my husband and I were looking for some comfort food and also something a little different than the usual Italian places or bar food. Based on the reviews we decided to give this a shot. I had never been to this place when it was operating as a bar/saloon type of restaurant because that's not really my thing. I was actually expecting a little different setting than what we saw because of the type of food they are serving. It still looks like a country western type of bar with a huge corner for bands, karaoke and a dance floor with a large bar in the opposite corner. Based on the atmosphere I feel like it should be burgers, fried chicken, and ribs on the menu. I kept looking for a mechanical bull and the country music that was playing really didn't seem to fit with the type of food they serve. They do have a somewhat limited menu (only 1 basic salad option) and I think the prices are quite high. We started with the soft pretzel which came with about 2 TBSP of cheese sauce and some very spicy mustard. It was good but also smaller than other "jumbo" pretzels we've had and not sure it's worth $9. It was also the cheapest appetizer on the menu. I also had the soup of the day which was a bean soup ($12 for soup?) and the wild mushroom artisan pizza ($14) which was on a very thin cracker type crust. Both were very good though. My husband had the shepard's pie which he also thought was very good. Our server was very attentive in spite of serving 14 people at the bar and 4 tables and the only server working. We noticed the owner sitting at a corner table with 2 other people and he seemed more concerned with bringing food out to them than helping the kitchen and/or server. The kitchen was very slow. We waited a long time for our food (there were only 4 tables occupied) and were planning on leaving after our meal but our server mentioned the apple strudel just came out of the oven so we thought "that should be quick" and ordered it. We waited another 20 minutes for a 2 inch slice of strudel that had a warm vanilla glaze. It was good but again not worth the $14 they charge or the long wait. I notice that they don't post the prices on their website and I'm not sure if that gives them the option to change them frequently. They also charge a service fee if you use a credit card, which a lot of restaurants are doing, but it would have been a nice courtesy if that was pointed out before paying. Bottom line: The food was very good but overpriced, and the country western atmosphere was disappointing. We left feeling slightly ripped off even though the food was good and probably won't be back. read more

What a breath of fresh air this place is! The food is amazing, real flavors and true home cooking. We have been here about 6 times and never ever been disappointed. The staff has always welcomed us like long time friends or family. The Kaiserschmaren with the fresh blueberry rum sauce is a must and so is the schnitzel! read more

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Have been here multiple times. Never disappoints. Chicken paprikash, goulash soup and flat breads have been great! Service is always top notch at lunch or dinner. Gets a little crowded before bands start read more

This place has so much potential. The food is pretty good and the ambiance is ok. Needs a little work inside to amp it up. It feels like a place that is still trying to define itself. Owner is great and we will keep going because we want it to be successful. read more

Our first time here and will certainly be back. Waitress/bartender was very kind and attentive. Husband and I split the Brussels sprouts and pretzel for an app both were very good, beer cheese spread was great. For dinner we had chicken paprikash and pork schnitzel, both very good. The pork was super thin and crispy and the size of your plate. Chicken and spatzel very tender. Had the Kaiserschmarren for dessert, which was like cakey pancake pieces with wild blueberries. Not overly sweet and delicious. Overall great meal. My only suggestion would be to have a cocktail list, I usually like picking out a specialty cocktail as my drink but either way We'll definitely be back! read more

Muddy Waters Gastropub - Modern European Near Me - Asbury, New Jersey

Checked in to see a local favorite Band tonight. Major disappointed. Date night with hubby that I made go there to listen to good music and hopefully watch the football playoffs. There is not one TV in this establishment. I get it! This place is more a music venue but please have other options after Getting ride of all the pool tables. Major disappointment! Had a hot pretzel and a few beers. The staff is unfriendly. On a positive note, the sound system is really good . read more

Great food, great hospitality, and a full bar! We have had dinner here several times, always tried something different, and always enjoyed it. There are some wonderful Hungarian dishes as well as some basic American dishes. And save room for dessert - every one is delicious!! read more

Great tasting food and Ty provided us with professional and friendly service. Chicken lollipops were excellent, Brussels sprouts very good but felt it was a bit light on the amount of brussel sprouts. Dish was full but a lot of it were bits and pieces instead of full sprouts. Salmon was nicely done and good portion. Short rib perfectly done but cut could have been a bit bigger and veggie size was lacking. Apple streusel dessert also great but a bit on the small size. Dish presentation was superb. Overall loved it and will be back. My picky little personal negatives in the write up not enough to drop it from a 5 rating. read more

At Muddies tonight. Jamari's bbq ribs and chicken were out of this world. Unbelievable bouquet of flavors. And Atilla paired it with some awesome wines. Love this place. read more

Fun bar when they have live music. I just have not tried their food. I did hear that it was good.

Great Place. Good Food and Live music. Best Local bands, Best Local People, kinda reminds us of Cheers.