Went on July 20, 2026, with a friend during happy hour, and I have to say I really enjoyed this…read moreplace! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Even employees who weren't our servers checked in as they walked by to make sure everything was okay, which really stood out. We each had two drinks, a steak entrée, and shared a dessert. Even after leaving a tip, we only spent $52.50 per person, which was an amazing value. It's not easy to find a spot with great food, excellent service, and reasonable prices all in one. I can't wait to come back! If you're looking for a casual happy hour with delicious food that won't break the bank, I definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Grabbed a high top near the bar. Do yourself a favor and get the nachos, homemade chips so crispy…read moreand fresh plenty to share I already want to come back for another round. The drinks and cocktails are priced right 12$ for a cocktail now is unheard of. I thought i was taking a risk ordering an entree from a bar restaurant, as I usually go for a sandwich or burger. Wow, I was surprised at how good the flank steak was cooked perfectly, the rice was so flavorful, the chimichurri was tasty garlicky and spicy. Service was excellent friendly and attentive waiters.

Food: 10/10 I was there for a party so it was a prefix…read moremenu but I had the mumba chicken wings and crab cakes as my app. With the beef short ribs and general tso shrimp as my entrees. I've never heard of general tso shrimp but OMG!! So crispy! Everything was fresh. Just BOMB! Service: 10/10 Jeffrey was our server and he was HILARIOUS, omg. We asked for a drink menu but he was generous enough to offer us some recommendations based off of the type of liquor we liked (tequila for me). He suggested I try a peach something, I forget the name but it was so delishhhh!! Ambiance: 10/10 It's very nice inside where you can dress up or dress down. The bar area is very nice. It's a dimly lit restaurant but still bright enough to see faces and menus etc,. I would definitely go back for a girls and/or couples night.

We love the vibes here. Decor is super chill and great for a happy hour or simple date night…read more The servers we have had were always attentive and kind. The drinks really did not disappoint, I get the watermelon martini every time. It is sooo refreshing. The Blue Sunday cocktail is something else, it's like a spiked Capri Sun. As for food, the lobster bisque is a must get. So creamy and savory. The crab bruschetta is loaded with crab and goes so well with a cocktail. I personally was not too impressed with some of the entrees. I'd come back here for apps and drinks.

Watch the Knicks game there had a great time. The service was great great vibe. The price of the…read moredrinks we had were really good and they got the job done, overall very fun time. Highly recommend.

Parking was tuff, but worth it. Good service and good food. Good beer selection. Loaded chicken…read morebowl hit the spot. I'm gonna bookmark this one!

Have you ever seen the movie "Almost Famous?" Remember when Russell quits the band, and goes to a…read morehouse party in Topeka, Kansas....only looking for something "REAL".....well, "Real" is what you get at Butch Kowals! Real people, no pretense, excellent drinks that are actually poured, not measured - by bartenders that are friendly, with wicked senses of humor. The bar's mascot is a hammerhead shark that hangs from the ceiling, and on a Friday or Saturday night it is wall to wall Real Fun in a Real environment with live entertainment for the hometown crowd whose energy is just contagious! I love Butch Kowals!!

Service was great. Bar was pretty cool. The cornhole was where this place really falls short. The…read moreboards were not even regulation distance (27 feet, from one board's front edge to the other's front edge). The cornhole bags are grey and purple, good luck trying to find the difference at night. Also, half the bags are ripped and leaking beads, not a good cornhole experience. Lastly, Jeff smells, he will rue the day he met me.

1st time in Rahway and we stayed at the Watt Hotel it was late and we wanted a burger... this place…read morewas in literally a few doors down so we decided to stop by. For starters we had the shrimp tacos!!! $17 for 2 but worth every penny! And they were by far The best I've ever had!! Very fresh toppings and perfectly seasoned. And I loved the green sauce they topped it with. For dinner my husband and I split the $19 classic burger and substituted the fries for a Caesar salad. We also subbed the cheddar cheese for the smoked Gouda and omg chefs kiss!! Ordered it medium and It was cooked perfectly! For drinks we had a coke soda $3.50 and an uptown girl (lychee martini) $14 Both were good. The servers were really nice. The vibe was laid back. The volume of the music was perfect. The bathrooms were really clean. If ever in the area again I'd definitely come back!

Decent spot for a quick bite and cocktails right near the train station. Their lychee old fashioned…read moreis interesting and easy to sip. Their wings were a surprising balance of sweet and savory. I just wish they had a bit more crisp or char. For mains, we got the classic burger, veggie burger, and chicken milanese. The chicken definitely drives this review. The breading is crisped to perfection and the meat itself is nice and juicy. The salad on top provides a nice contrast and had me wishing I had a bit more to gobble up. The main bar space has high ceilings so it allows for you to not feel like you're on top of one another.

Great classic American restaurant! Got their strawberry salad and calamari which were both…read moredelicious - love the free bread too! For my meal I got this massive ribeye which literally was so big I made it 3 meals! Service was great, vibes were nice as well. Would highly recommend when in the Rahway area!

I really wanted to give this place a try, but I left pretty disappointed. Not only was it…read moreexpensive, but the food just didn't deliver. I started with a drink that was just okay, nothing special, but not terrible either. For an appetizer, we ordered the octopus, and unfortunately it was not good. The sauce didn't taste great, and the octopus itself didn't taste great either , which already set the tone for what I was about to have next. For my entrée, I had the Dijon salmon (not pictured), and it was honestly so bad. It had a very strong, fishy taste, and I couldn't get through it, I left most of it on the plate. I'm not one to complain, and since I was there with my kids, I just paid the bill and left. The space itself is pretty, but the food is no bueno. Also I found the menu was limited, it wasn't clear what their specialty is, and nothing really stood out or made me want to try something else. Overall, not a place I'd return to nor recommend.

I came here for the first time for an early dinner with my bf . We had…read more Potato skin appetizer Pumpkin ravioli Cheesesteak Overall,the food is very solid pub style food . They have a wide range of menu options from pasta , steak and sandwiches . For the price the entree size was very fair and also delicious . My bf liked the cheesesteak but wasn't his favorite . He said the fries were a bit oily as well . ( he's kinda picky lol) I thought my ravioli entree was some of the best I've ever had . Would likely come here again though .

You really can't beat this place. I stopped in every once…read morein a while to grab a steak to share with my mom, she's always loved this place and i never fight her on it. The staff is always friendly and helpful. It is a family, friendly atmosphere, it is affordable, and you really can't beat it. On Thursday nights they have a special for prime rib don't miss out

Stumbled upon this gem. The interior is small but very colorful and full of culture. The food was…read moredelicious, their corn off the Cobb in a cream sauce was AMAZING I even ordered an extra to go. The staff were friendly and explained what some of the dishes were. Drinks are just OK i didn't love them but i will definitely be back for food.

They were playing more style club music which was pretty cool and very unique for a restaurant but…read morethey also have kind of like a club towards the back right of the establishment which is pretty cool. Service was mediocre the servers all speak Spanglish so it's very difficult to understand them. I had the birria tacos which were very delicious and I got four which is unusual but they are very small and not very fulfilling.

Visited for the first time for a friends birthday and I really enjoyed myself. I am not a beer…read moredrinker but I did enjoy a blood orange seltzer and the "crush the slush peach guava." I love that you can try 4oz, 10oz, 16oz, or purchase a 4 pack of cans. Service was quick as ordering is at the bar. Staff does come around to clear and garbage and/or empty glasses. Since my friend invited around 10 people, she got there early to grab tables in the back. Loved spending time here, would return to try other beers on tap!

Was in Rahway area and wanted to go to this brewery for a long time .. I have tried wet ticket IPAs…read morefrom shops .. trying their location for the first time .. parking is tough. We kept looking and then had to pay in the parking garage opposite .. was crowded that day . Service was average . Didn't know that this was a buy your own food ! Just had a snack that they sold . Wish there was food . Next time I know I have to get my own food ! Ambience was ok. They didn't have many options on draft . They ran out of almost all drafts . We had to buy a 4 pack tin and they popped one out to serve us . There wasn't any hazy beers on tap. Wish , being a brewery they had more options . The hazy beers from the Tin was super good too ! It was called fully juiced ! It was ok experience overall .. 3 stars ...

Whenever I find myself in Union County, more often than not you will find me at Paragon Tap +…read moreTable! I called in for a big party, and they did an excellent job with the table-setting & location. Secondly, the food: Their apps are absolute winners. Our table got the Bavarian Soft Pretzel ($12) and the 12-piece wings ($22). Both came out hot and full-of-flavor! Both were excellent with a cold beer. For my main, I actually got a special which was not on their main menu. It was a Fajita Burger served with (you guessed it...) fajita fries. I added jalapenos for an extra kick. It was very good, but the buns are quite thick, so I actually just ate it with the bottom bun intact. The burger patty itself is quite thick which I enjoyed in this current smash-burger phase our world is currently in. Don't sleep on a pub burger. For dessert, it was one of our friends birthday, and as you can see --- they decorated it nicely! Not "they", sorry, Sara - our waitress - did! She was such an awesome server, and communicated very well. Awesome experience + awesome setting + awesome food! Thanks Paragon for doing what you do!

My family and I went out to enjoy a meal, but unfortunately, our experience was completely ruined…read moreby the general manager Craig's attitude and lack of professionalism. We were seated at 6:55 PM, and our waitress had entered our order into the system by 7:02 PM. At 7:30 PM, after we had already been waiting nearly 30 minutes for three chicken sandwiches and a pasta dish, our waitress came over to apologize for the delay and explained that the kitchen was still working on our food. She then spoke with the manager to inform him that our meals had still not arrived. Rather than acknowledging the delay or showing concern for his customers, the manager reportedly told her that the timing was "on point" and that there was nothing wrong with us waiting 30 minutes for our food. When he approached our table, he introduced himself and attempted to shake my hand. I offered constructive feedback, explaining that I had noticed food coming out of the kitchen approximately every 15-17 minutes, which seemed like an unacceptable turnaround time, especially considering the restaurant was not even full. His response was incredibly condescending. He told me that I had never run a restaurant and had never taught a kitchen staff "how to dance," essentially dismissing my concerns as though I had no right to question the service we were receiving. There is a difference between understanding the challenges of running a kitchen and expecting customers to accept unreasonable delays without acknowledgment or accountability. His response was disrespectful, defensive, and completely unprofessional. At 7:43 PM, our waitress returned to apologize again because we STILL had not received our food. She genuinely appeared to be trying her best to resolve the situation, and I made it clear that my frustration was with the manager's horrible customer service, not with her. The manager had offered a gift card, but after the way he spoke to us, I had no interest in accepting it. I requested that one entrée be removed from the bill instead. Our waitress understood and took the request to the owner, who agreed to accommodate us. However, the manager apparently intervened, and that compensation was ultimately not honored. Our food finally arrived at 7:53 PM--a 50-minute wait for basic menu items. Was the food good? Yes. Was it worth waiting 50 minutes for a chicken sandwich? Absolutely not. To make matters worse, the general manager ultimately gave us only 20% off the bill, which did not even amount to the cost of one entrée. The discount itself was not the biggest issue; it was the disrespectful treatment, the dismissive attitude, and the complete lack of accountability throughout the entire experience. I want to give credit where it is due: our waitress was apologetic, professional, and persistent in trying to make things right. She did everything she could to help us, and it was clear that she cared about our experience. Unfortunately, the manager's behavior overshadowed her efforts entirely. Management sets the tone for an establishment, and this manager is the reason my family and I will not be returning.Customers should not be made to feel foolish for expressing reasonable concerns, nor should they have to argue for fair treatment after an unnecessarily long wait. A simple apology, some accountability, and respectful communication would have gone a long way. It is a shame that one person's ego and inability to handle constructive criticism could turn what should have been an enjoyable family dinner into such a frustrating experience. The waitress deserved better support from management, and customers deserve far better treatment than we received. Good food can bring people through the door, but poor management is what ensures they never come back.