Nine taps of craft and macro brews, reasonably priced sandwiches and overpriced entrees, it's a-ok for a beer & a meal, no doubt better in the summer when the patio is open. Don't try to enter from the door on Prospect Street lol, look for the main entrance on the unnamed side road where there's parking too. Mostly this review is a shout-out & thank-you to server Henry who was working the dining room totally alone on a very busy Wednesday evening - all tables full and more people waiting - kudos for hustling and doing pretty well. Contrast that with the clueless young host who stood around schmoozing seated tables while ignoring the line forming at his host stand, making all of us waiting for a table really question our judgement. The bar area is about as large as the restaurant. Those 9 taps included exactly one craft - Flying Fish from NJ - plus eight more macros: Paulaner, Newcastle, Stella, Guinness, Blue Moon, Labatt Blue, Yuengling, and Sam. Only $6 for a pint of Hopfish IPA, that's extremely fair in 2015. If you're in the dining room you might land fireside, that actually is a cozy spot in the winter. All the TVs on the walls are an unnecessary distraction tho. My dining companion ordered a pulled-pork sandwich with fries, heaping portion of heavily sauced meat with a smattering of coleslaw on a huge bun, a real steal at $11. The teenager got fried cod & chips, arrived smoking & steaming hot from the fryer, about exactly as good as this meal can ever be, not cheap at $15. I tried a seafood special: bay scallops, shrimp and lobster in a pink sauce over pasta, good and fairly generous with the seafood, but then again they better be for $22. Vegetarian ranting (instead of a rating): 2 stars and that's pushing it bcos the choices are so thin. You can get a margarita pizza, an arugula & pear salad, or a portabello burger; that burger also has zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers. Zero entrees are offered as veg, sole sammich is that burger. read more

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This is the worst restaurant that I have been to in years. Don't order the pretzel it will be cold. Don't order a Manhattan it will be shaken. Don't order a hamburger because it will be over cooked and the bun will be stale read more

Came here after a yelp event with a few yelpers during a weekday. We were looking for a place to keep the party going and stumbled upon this place. We were able to redeem our yelp check-in offer. The bar itself nice and cozy, plenty of seats. The only downside and the reasoning for three stars was the digital jukebox. The volume was way too loud and the price to play a song was too much. Actually my fellow yelpers and I were wondering if they were intentionally lowing down the music. The music we chose, mostly hip hop songs, were always low. But when other people played a song, the song was perfectly loud. To pay $2 for a single song and the song to be at such a low volume, it was a turn off. read more

I want to like this place because the clientele is ten times better seeming than the seton hall crowd in S.Orange. It was really packed on a random Friday, which I was not expecting & people seemed to know one another. I definitely heard who is she referring to my group who had never been there before.... The bartenders sucked. Seriously as a woman with other women we made solid eye contact w/ all 4 bartenders & it still took ten minutes for drink number one. I was really tempted to walk out at this point. Was I holding a sign saying "please, don't serve me. I don't want to give this establishment money?" next time I MAY wear that sign.... Friday is karoake night. Outdoor patio with heat lamps Apparently I'm the last Jerseyan who doesn't smoke... Looks like some youngins come here, I think they scan IDs read more

Looove their Crispy Cognac Chicken! Their Lobster Roll is awesome as well, and also their burgers and sliders... can you tell I've been there quite a bit? Lol. Have never once had a problem with the service. Enjoy! read more

Went with family to eat here 02/19/21. service was great...food was great...I was apprehensive about going out to eat during this pandemic - this was my 1st time going to a sit- down restaurant since 03/2020...I felt comfortable... social distancing by restaurant was in place....would go again. read more

Great little cozy outdoor eating space. My boyfriend and I ate here last weekend. He had the fish and chips and I had the turkey burger. Overall all our meal was good. read more

Please update your hours. We arrived at 11pm on a Friday and the karaoke as going strong but the kitchen was closed. Disappointing.

We always have a fantastic time at Prospect and in our opinion, it's definitely one of the best spots in town. The staff is very nice and attentive. Food is always fresh and delicious. Whether you're looking for appetizers and pizza or a sandwich or entree, we haven't gone wrong yet. Love the wings and Buffalo chicken pizza and I also really enjoyed the chicken sandwich. We've been stopping in regularly since they reopened and have had a great meal every time. Can't wait to come back! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed comming here. the food is fantastic and the service is always superior. if you want a quick bite the appetizers and salads are delectable. if a 3 course meal is your fancy, you will never be disappointed. a quick drink by the train station out of NYC Madison station will satisfy the most sophisticated palette. you will not be disappointed. read more

Prospect Tavern - favorite beer - Pubs Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

We visited my parents in Madison, NJ with our dog. Prospect tavern was truly a random pick and our guess of where to go with our four legged friend and a place to sit outside. I called ahead and the lady who answered was super nice and happy to have us and our dog. So we sat in their outside area covered by a tent, great table spacing and lighting. The food was delicious! Our waiter Hugh was so nice and service was awesome. They even have water bowls for the dogs. We highly recommend Prospect Tavern. They have apps, sandwiches and entrees. We had food from each category and each of us loved our food. Highly recommend in general but esp for dog lovers traveling with their doggie companions. read more

My family and I ate outside in the heated tent provided. Service was good, food comes out fast and HOT. We enjoyed our meals, burger, kids mac n cheese, pasta and steak and there are lots of drink options. Great place and will return. read more

We have been here for over an hour and our entrees are still not out. Service is very SLOW with no explanation. On the other hand, the potato skins appetizer was very good it just took over 20 min to arrive. The entrees were good but the portions are on the small side. My NY strip was tasty but more fatty than I am used to. My wife's chicken was over cooked. I give the food 3-3.5 stars. The service was disappointingly slow. The waitress kept disappearing. When we finally tracked her down to get our check we found her hanging out in the bar area doing nothing in particular. I would give the service one star. read more

This review is a long time coming. I have been to the Prospect Tavern quite a few times over the past number of years and lately the food and hospitality has been above and beyond. While it has always been a great neighborhood spot to go to, I just feel as if the food has really hit its stride! The prime rib is EXCELLENT! Worth every penny and as good as you can get in any steak house. Tender, tasty, succulent and enough to take home and have leftovers the next day. The fish and chips are as good as any you can get on this side of the Atlantic. The batter is crispy and not too oily and the cod is plump, juicy, and cooked just right the chips are fresh and made to order as well! Couple that with the malt vinegar and you have sitting on your plate a traditional taste of England! The beers poured by the bartenders are cold, fresh, and in the case of the Guinness poured correctly. Speaking of beers, their happy hour is the best in the area - plus it is EVERY DAY! Whatever they are doing here at Prospect, they are doing the right way! If you have not been here or if it has been a while that you have shown your face in this neighborhood staple, it is time that you revisit this old friend. I know that I was! read more

Food was great and the outdoor setup in the back of the building really worked even during a hot day. Henry is awesome , I think people who goes there all know him for great service read more

Solid free appetizer offer, always friendly staff, and a good fun environment. The bartending staff is always very nice and are pretty good with remembering repeat customers names. Overall they are very professional while also being fun. Would come again. Actually definitely will. Maybe even later tonight. read more

Prospect Tavern - Anthony hard at work - Pubs Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Good location spot in Madison for a drink and for food I guess. Decided to come here for a quick bite but unfortunately our waiter was occupied with talking and not getting our drinks or our food. Our burgers were a tad overcooked and not worth saying anything due to we may never get our burgers. A short quick bite turned into almost 2 hours for burgers on a week night. The bruschetta burger was alright but nothing special.... a nice touch is instead of an entire burger your able to get three sliders as a substitute. read more

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I've been here for work lunch and for leisure lunch as well. The place is definitely a pub place but definitely nicer than a dive bar for sure. The work lunch was a large group and the staff handled our table well and the food was good. We had calamari as an appetizer and nachos too. I had a burger, which was good but not memorable. Today, I had the Mediterranean salad and it was a nice salad. The salad came with a lot of well cooked chicken (not dry at all). My husband had the chicken sandwich, which looked great (he would not let me have a bite). We sat outside, which was really nice because the weather was gorgeous and sunny. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for a casual but nice dining experience. read more

They have great wings great buffalo pizza and a really good mojito! They reserved a table in the shade for us ! Great fries too!!

If you like Prime Rib, come here Thursday thru Sunday, and you will enjoy their Prime Rib. Dined there today, the service was good. Enjoyed the Prime Rib! Tip: From 3 to 6 at the bar is Happy Hour, half price beer and mixed drinks. You can also order bar food, like pizza, etc. at regular prices. We love the historical building! Parking is easy and free. Plenty of TV's for the sports fans. You will not be disappointed. Have been here many times. read more

Just ok. Went there for a night out without the kids. Where does the hostess put us? In the middle of two families with young kids. We like kids, so it was fine, but the hostess clearly didn't think of it because there were LOTS of open 2 seaters away from that area. The waitress was great, the food was just ok. Nothing bad, nothing great. read more

Started with the spinach artichoke dip which was amazing- would definitely recommend. The peach mango sangria tasted really good, but didn't seem to have much alcohol in it (if any). The buffalo chicken pizza was great too and wasn't overly hot. I really liked the outdoor setup with the umbrellas and the lights which gave a very nice vibe. Would definitely come back! read more

Prospect Tavern - Buffalo Chicken Pizza - Pubs Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

It's a shame. Nice place could really improve on the atmosphere. The food is terrible. Even the stiff that should be easy......Like onion soup, hamburger, pizza etc. They need to fix the food an additional some music or something and liven the place up a bit. read more

Maybe I came on an off night, but the food here wasn't good. Drinks, however, were stellar. The clientele included many locals, and senior citizens which was cute, but I don't know if I'd give the place a try again, since they seem to struggle making anything beyond basic pub food tasty. Parking is limited, and very difficult. The majority of the spots near the tavern are reserved by a neighboring dog care facility, so we had to park in the lot next door near Stop & Shop. read more

This place is my favorite local spot. The beers on tap are always rotating with a bunch of different seasonal favorites. The service is always great and very accommodating. The food is also very good with a great selection. I personally love their ranchero burger (jalapeño salsa, pepper jack cheese and avocado slices). The prime rib is also fantastic. If you're feeling a nice sit down dinner or a few drinks at the bar, this is the place to go. Their wings and bar pies are unbelievable and they have happy hour every day from 3-6. Also there's usually someone dominating the juke box at all hours, thanks. read more

Prospect Tavern - The Buffalo chicken pizza is one of the best bar pies I've ever had. Pair that with a 90 minute IPA and you're good to go. - Pubs Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

Wow. I was really surprised about the other not so positive reviews of this place. I went to Prospect for the 3rd time last night and it was 3 for 3 on greatness. Maybe the place has had new mgmt or another positive change in the past few months since the others left the reviews. My first experience was on St. Patty's day. With a big group the service and food was great! My second experience was on a Wednesday to take advantage of the 25 cent awesome wings with a huge group and the experience was again great. My 3rd experience last night was really good too! There was just 2 of us, the service was great and the food was really good. My only complaint is they dont have hard cider.....if they start serving cider I will give this place a 5 stars! read more

Love prospect tavern! Henry is the fastest waiter around and staff is always friendly. Order the spinach artichoke dip-- you won't regret it! read more

@haters- Maybe you were rude and that's why you received the service you did. That will happen anywhere. It's important to remember that as a customer you must also be respectful to the people helping you as well as to other patrons. I just moved to Madison and my friend and I both love this place! We think the service is great and the atmosphere is just what we were looking for in a "Cheers" of our own. read more

This is solely a bar on a weekday review from the hours of 11:00pm - 1am. I walked in alone as I was meeting my sister there. Grabbed a seat. The bartender was friendly ... they all are. Apparently it's family owned and you get that vibe when you walk in. People know each other. I can't say much as we just had a few drinks and caught up. Ran into someone I hadn't seen in two years. But I really like the space. The have a good outdoor spot too. Good vibe. I'll be back, hopefully on a weekend night to get a real feeling of what it's like. It's unfortunate that the entrance is on the side. I've passed this place so many times and always thought it was closed, including last night! I like it as a local spot. Beats driving back from Morristown! read more

Moved to Florham Park recently and wanted to try Prospect Tavern - looked like a nice place - sort of like an English Pub. We went in to the bar area. There were about 6-8 people sitting at the bar and two high-tops with a total of 3 people. As far as staff - we could see 2 people behind the bar and one other employee bringing out food. We sat down at one of the empty high-tops. No one acknowledged us. One of the bar staff brought 2 dishes over to the table next to us -- didn't even look our way. We waited about 10-12 minutes and got up and walked out. Can't say how the food was - never ate any. Can't say how the drinks were - never drank any. Nice to know there are businesses that feel they're dong so well that customer service goes to the bottom of their priority. First and last time for us. read more

I've driven by Prospect Tavern many times and I have wanted to go there since eating outside in warm weather is kinda the thing to do. The reviews of this pub are terrible if you look at multiple websites. Despite that fact, I really wanted to like this place so I could eat the burger I was craving, while sitting outside, enjoying the heat, drinking a nice glass of pinot gri and sinking my teeth into some nice red meat. After all, I did just watch "The Road" yesterday and cannibalism is a central theme. After seeing the food I was so turned off I had to go to my tried and true 54 Main Bar and Grille. There was no way I was eating this food. And sure, the drinks here are affordable if you consider the fact that they pour you a measly amount of whiskey and the wine was as cheap as you can find. Sorry Prospect Tavern, but no thanks! read more

Saturday night, prime time--place was pretty empty. That's never a good sign, especially when you're one of the few joints in town with a liquor license. Middling beer selection. Cocktail specials are uninspired. It's the kind of place to meet for a drink before going to one of the surrounding restaurants that's actually serving decent food. They're serving a standard pub menu while doing nothing to elevate it or make it special at all. That being said, it's reasonably priced. Just don't expect to be wowed. read more

Prospect's has quickly become my favorite spot to grab a drink & meal before and after my train commutes. I usually stop by within 30 minutes to departure and still have time to finish a burger or a round of apps before my train leaves. The chicken fingers are highly recommended.. Perfectly cut, not too thick, not too thin, not too oily, not too dry.. aka PERFECTION. Also their Potato Skins are to die for... just the right girth, come out super-fast. But hands-down, the best appetizer I've ever had is the coconut shrimp... talk about gourmet food a tavern, never saw that coming!! As far as the service is concerned, the owner and her sons are always present, and ready to take care of you... Its like I'm walking into a friend's house. The comfortable and inviting family atmosphere is definitely something to be desired. Most restaurants around here make you feel like a table number, this cozy little spot has waiters/ waitresses that remember your name, and what you like to eat! If you're stopping in for an after-work drink, you will not be disappointed... They have an amazing craft beer selection, long wine list, and every spirit your little alcoholic heart desires!! read more

I frequent this place often and the service is excellent. It's a cozy atmosphere with great tavern fare and excellent for a football Sunday. Living in Madison it's such a convenience having an actual quality pub just down the road. read more

Prospect Tavern - Great beer selection! - Pubs Near Me - Madison, New Jersey

First time here and order the Cajun chicken sandwich. Absolutely amazing and totally recommend to anyone who likes some spice. Service was timely, considerate, and helpful. 100% must eat here read more

I took my family and family members from out of town to try the restaurant. We came on a Saturday night with a reservation. The server didn't take our orders till after almost 20 min. We ordered just one appetizer but it came out at the same time with our dinner past 8pm. We have to ask where our food/appetizer is coming out. The server didn't even stop by at our table to tell us what was going on. The server is nice but it seems like they lack good costumer service and the service is very very slow. Definitely not coming back! What a waste of time and the food is not that great! read more

Went for dinner last night- I really don't understand the negative reviews! We came around 7:30 on a Saturday so waited about ten minutes at the bar and had a beer each. The bar is very clean with a nice tall ceiling and the bartenders are beyond friendly. I ordered a craft beer and asked for a glass-the glass was chilled just perfectly. Once sat in the dining room, we enjoyed the cozy and comfortable atmosphere. The dining area was also super clean. We ordered the artichoke dip app which was amazing. It is obviously homemade and full of delicious artichoke hearts throughout. I had a buffalo chicken salad with grilled chicken. The salad was huge with yummy avocados and tons of flavor. The chicken was moist and fresh (I hate how some restaurants have that processed chicken-this place does not!). My husband had a burger he said was good (I stole some fries and they were tasty). Our server was extremely nice and attentive. We had used a restaurant.com coupon and he was very accommodating. Next time, I want to try to sit outside but I also think the huge fireplace would be nice in winter months. read more

Food was great. Edward was our server and did a fantastic job of being there when we needed him, but not crowding us with service. Will definitely be back. read more

Lots of TVs, nice big bar w/ pub tables on the side. We've been here before, but something changed for the better. My wife and I popped in a few weeks back for a drink since we were in the area and decided to grab a bite after looking through the menu. I ordered the sliced prime rib sangwich while my wife went with the Reuben. I'm not a fan of Reuben mainly because I'm not a sauerkraut fan, but she said it had to have been the best Reuben she's ever eaten in her life. I would have to take her word for it because she is a great cook with an impeccable palate. I enjoyed my sliced prime rib sangwich immensely. Great job to the guys in the kitchen and thanks a lot to Anthony who was tending bar and giving us advice on the menu. We went in another night on a Thursday and were pleasantly surprised w/ some live music from a gentleman playing great tunes on his acoustic guitar. read more

The Prospect Tavern is average all around. Nothing is terrible or inedible, it just is that nothing stands out as being above average. We came here this past Sunday night, a party of 7 --- 3 adults, 4 children. From the outside, it looks like it would be a charming older atmosphere inside. However, it is fairly non-descript inside and doesn't have much "tavern" charm. There is an outdoor patio which looks to be a good place to enjoy a drink on a nice evening. The menu contains a wide range of food --- appetizers, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, entrees, salads. I ordered a chicken murphy which was probably not the best choice for here. Once again, it wasn't terrible, but it was not great. The chicken was fairly tender and the peppers and potatoes were cooked nicely, although the sausage was mediocre, not tasting too much like real italian sausage and the sauce served with the dish was bland and something that seemed made for a turkey dish vs. chicken murphy. Two of the children had the sirloin steak and enjoyed them quite a bit. They looked like to be cooked to how they were ordered and the boys were able to get french fries instead of the grits. Two people ordered the buffalo chicken salads and felt the buffalo sauce was quite spicy, a bit more than they expected. Finally, the last order was a sirloin sandwich, aka french dip. The menu said it was served on a french roll, but it came on something more like a hamburger roll and the meat contained a bit more fat than normally found on french dips. Overall, you may have a decent experience ordering a burger here, but based on our meal, I would veer too far beyond that and expect anything better than average here. read more