I only had to wait 10-15 minutes for food, cooking was excellent. I ordered a classic burger and fries. It was one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. The service was also excellent. (shout out to our waiter.) I might even argue that this place is better than Cheesecake Factory. I had a very good time. The restaurant was also very clean. I didn't see any trash on the floor and the tables were squeaky clean. The music was also very good and so was the vibe. I especially liked the lighting. The bathrooms were also excellent. I didn't have to touch anything (aside from the door) and the water was very clean. Instead of stalls, they had rooms with a toilet inside. No gaps in the wall or anything, it was like your own private toilet. The bathroom was also really clean. This is the best public bathroom ever, and the most private! Last but not least, I really liked the fact that there were many televisions. every two tv's had its own separate sport, which helped pass the time. This place deserves FIVE STARS!! read more

Great place... tons of space. Great happy hour. Menu has something for everyone. Nice staff.

Just returned from Easter Brunch at Stage House Tavern with my husband. There were only two of us. We had an 11:15 AM reserveration. The restaurant was not yet crowded, yet my husband and I were put essentially in an "alcove" seating area away from the main dining room. Absolutely no ambiance, right next to the beverage area where the servers gather and also where the high chairs and booster seats were stored. When I noted my displeasure, I was met with, "Sorry, we're really busy today and we can't seat you elsewhere." There were many other empty tables in the main dining room and also empty hightop tables in the bar area. The buffet food was overcooked and cold. The coffee tasted like it was made last night. Total of our bill was $157.00 (and we paid an additional 3% on top of this for credit card). Yes, we knew what it was a head, but they also added an automatic 20% tip and the bill still suggested that we give our server a tip, who we had to follow up with for another cup of coffee, milk and water. Extremely disappointed. We won't be coming back here for a holiday meal. read more

Our takeout order for six of us was ready on time. This is a popular spot and we liked the ambiance even though we were there for a short time, awaiting our takeout. This was the first time we tried Stage House Tavern and we ordered a wide variety of menu items. This included: * Classic Cheese Raviolis * Spinach & Mushroom Raviolis * Goat Cheese Raviolis * Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast * Red Beet Salad I sampled everything and very much liked the Red Beet Salad. I found the raviolis to be vey heavy though the Classic Cheese Raviolis had a tasty cheese sauce. The Chicken Breast was way overcooked and dry. If we return, I'd try the prime rib if available or the burgers and dine in. read more

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Came back from brunch today too. It was great. So many options to choose from. Omelette station, salmon, bagels, cereal, pancakes (4 flavor options), chicken, biscuits, you name it! read more

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Ambiance The restaurant itself is pretty spacious with multiple tables scattered around along with booths along the wall. The front area though is on the smaller side and can get crowded quickly . Service Service was good nothing that really made it stand out but also had no issues with anything. Food - Apple and Field Green Salad This was very good. Salad serving wasn't too big. Good for one person. Apples were nice and crisp and loved the goat cheese mixed with red onions and pecans. Overall, I'd get it again . -Goat cheese & Fig flatbread I thought this was going to be more flavorful. The flavor felt a little muted. Couldn't taste the fig or goat cheese for that matter. - Hot Honey Chicken flatbread Loved this one really tasted everything. Chicken was cooked good seasoned well and really tasted the hot honey. This one though is a rather filling flatbread. Overall, would get again Stage House has an ok vibe , but the menu is huge ! There were so many options to choose from and i honestly couldn't decide. Place reminds me of Tommy's Tavern and Tap Restaurant. The only reason I'd go back is to try all the other stuff on the huge menu they have . read more

Stage House Tavern - American Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

An ok spot to have dinner, the drinks are delicious and the staff very friendly. Perfect for a family gatherings. read more

Stage House Tavern - Seafood Ravioli with Vodka Sauce. Decent. - American Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

Wow, just read a review that this place is horrendous. I totally disagree. I go there at least 3 times a week. Yes, there are days that it gets so busy that the service can be a little slower, but I have never had an issue with the food, and the happy hour drinks are crazy good. I had their chicken parm the other day and had to take it home because I couldn't finish it. As with everything in this economy we have to adjust our expectations just a little with lack of staff and rising costs of everything. They recently added music bingo and trivia so Enjoy life out. read more

It was a fine lunch. Nothing really stood out -- everything was just ok. The chicken and waffles were dry and fairly bland. The fried calamari was a big hit and the nachos were tasty. Service was good, and the place is very spacious with a huge bar. read more

Stage House Tavern is great lunch and night spot. During lunch it is nice and quiet and a good place to get work done with some nice scenery. Their outdoor patio is gorgeous and features stone tables which is my favorite part. Service can be a little confusing as all the servers help out all the table. It can be hard to track down your specific waiter at times. Food is okay. The burger I had was delicious and they do a deal on Wednesday where you can get a pint of beer and a burger for $20. Very kid friendly and they tend to have live music all year around! They have a lot of TVs which are usually playing the game which is a bonus. Good place to check out! read more

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A fun place to meet up with friends for good pours and yummy food. Met up with some friends and found parking to new a breeze. They have a parking lot in the back and have entrance there; easy access to and from parking. We came in a rainy day so it was greatly appreciated that we didn't have to walk all the way to the front. Upon entering, you'll see plenty of tables and a ginormous tree worth beautiful lights adorning it. It's truly a sight to behold. . We ordered plenty of drinks and appetizers. All were great. My only comment is for the waiter. Hard to get his attention because he was so busy. We had too many plates and empty cups. We figured as he came back with our drinks, he'd clear the table off. He dropped and left. We had to ask him repeatedly to kindly take out the empties. Other than that, we had a great time there. read more

Service was great we received everything as ordered in our waiter checked on us a couple times the food was excellent. I had a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp other people in our group had chicken sandwiches, burgers, the onion soup, etc. and everyone was happy with their meals. Ambience is rustic place is very very large and looks like it could accommodate large parties I saw they also have an outdoor patio, which I would like to try in the summer great place read more

Stage House Tavern - Classic Caesar Salad with grilled shrimp - American Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

Outdoor dining at 6 pm Burger with mash potatoes and ice tea Friendly service 2nd time - food took over 45 minutes Asked for a box to take it home read more

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Pretty awful food. But the service is great. Went here for a work dinner and honestly wish i got small bites to enjoy food else where. But the service was fast. read more

Awful awful experience. Ordered oysters here only to find live critters in my food. Manager did not even come over to apologize or anything whatsoever (and I promise you, I worked as a waiter at multiple restaurants, was not looking to have my food comped or anything). But that is pathetic to not even check in if your guests are served food with BUGS in it. Not to mentioned the check was labeled "customer didn't like the food". Oh sorry, I guess I don't like living things crawling in my appitizer, sorry!! Also, the +$25 penne dish the waitress recommended was absolutely terrible too and priced at nearly $30 mind you. I've gotten better from local italian spots for maybe $15 tops, never mind at a pretentiously awful "restaurant" like this place. If you can help it, avoid this place like the plague. I usually never want to damage a restaurant's reputation or leave negative reviews of any sort, but for this place I will make an exception.... read more

Stage House Tavern - Oysters with live bug crawling in it :) - American Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

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this place is horrendous. the prices are absurd, the portion sizes are even worse. we paid 20 dollars for mac and cheese. it was like 6 bites. 16 dollars for 2 pretzels that u can get at a little league game for 1/8th the price. i wont recommend it but the food was okay. read more

I took my granddaughter to the Bluey Brunch, very cute. The vibe was nice a lot of families, she received a Bluey gift bag and saw Bluey. The server was good, the brunch choices were good the usual fare. However there were no complementary drinks, all beverages were separate, also the tip was added in to the bill. I had planned to tip the server cash, so the server lost out. Also, I did not read anywhere the tip/gratuity would be added to the bill. I understand people under tipping or not tipping, however I should be able to choose how to tip. . Also, 3.50 for a glass of milk, it is not wine, a half gallon of milk is under 3 dollars. A couple of perks would be nice. read more

I have two recent visits I can review. First, we were here New Year's Eve, just me and my husband- no reservations. They had specials but you could also order from the regular menu. I had one of the specials, sea bass that came with mashed potatoes and grilled zucchini in Romesco sauce. It was DELICIOUS. I wasn't planning to complain, but when the waitress asked how everything came out, I did tell her the potatoes were cold. She immediately brought me a fresh serving. The special came with champagne and a chocolate covered strawberry. It was not priced any higher than a typical entree which was nice. My husband had the homemade eggplant ravioli (which we've had before) They have a variety of ravioli types and you can pick one of about 6 or 7 different sauces. Tonight we are here with my parents and my sister and her husband. Everyone marveled at the large menu, the variety and the reasonable prices. My dad ordered pizza expecting a bar pie. It was about the size of a medium pizza and would easily feed two. My mom and sister had the bacon, fig and Brie burger, but my sister substituted grilled chicken which was a nice option to have. She asked about the kind of fries they have and the waiter brought us a sample basket of fries. My husband had the vegetable sandwich. My brother in law and I had entrees. He had the pork chop and loved it. I had the Parmesan crusted salmon. Everyone was happy and almost all of us went home with leftovers. They also brought us a basket of biscuits with apple butter. I have nothing negative to say about the food. If I have to find one drawback, however minor, it is very loud. read more

We go here regularly. The menu items are good, they had good specials, and the staff are friendly.

We sat at our table, bugs swarming. Clams had plastic in it and pasta was dry and unflavored. Absolutely never coming back here my family was beyond disappointed. Live music was blasting as well. Never got refund. read more

Lovely outdoor seating And live music in the summer It's a great place to spend a relaxing evening at the end of the week read more

Stage House Tavern is my favorite restaurant/bar to go to after work with coworkers or friends. I usually sit at the bar & the service is always pretty good. I have tried quite a few menu items but my go to's are the spinach & mushroom ravioli & buffalo chicken wings. They have live music on Saturday nights. The lineup is usually listed on their website if you ever want to know before you go. I have planned numerous large events at Stage House as well as ordered catering for offsite events. I would highly recommend planning an event there. (Danielle, the catering & banquet manager is amazing to work with). If you're in the area, Stage House is worth checking out! read more

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Went here for Thanksgiving.. Being the last seating was a big negative..Items were not refilled..Turkey was so salty...unimpressed by the desserts...Overall very disappointing. Wasn't worth the price. read more

The food was fine, but nothing stood out. Service was friendly but a little slow. It's okay for a quick bite, but I wouldn't go out of my way. read more

The place has promise. Very large bar that was packed on Friday night. Bartenders were efficient. They had about a dozen beers on tap. We ordered mahi mahi tacos and nachos with chicken. The tacs were good! The nachos just OK. The sauce on the chicken made mot of the nachos soggy. The price was a little more than comparable places in the area but the menu was pretty extensive. We may give it another try to sit at the outdoor bar in the summer. read more

Actually, half-way between good and great. My wife and I have been there a few times over the years. Some days are busier than others, some bar staff could use more training and customer service etiquette. Food and drinks are always exceptional, Happy Hour is a bargain. I'm a cheap person who spent many years in customer service businesses so I will always be critical, but overall, I do recommend Stage House Tavern, prices reflect the quality. Attracts a very nice crowd of all ages. Outside is very nice in good weather. Staff and management seem above average, no complaints yet. read more

I stopped here for lunch while in the area. They have not done much over the years to update the decor and it has an old time country vibe to it. I noticed a few group holiday lunches but otherwise not very busy. The service was very good "thank you Christian". As for the menu I felt it was a bit pricey for the area but it did have many options. They also had a special lunch offer of Starter and entrée for $19.99. This did not include bread with your meal and soft drinks were not included. Overall the onion soup was good and the homemade ravioli was ok ( it needed a bit longer boil). I will return to this restaurant for an evening meal and to hear the live music I'm told they provide on occasion. read more

Stage House Tavern - Express Lunch Menu - American Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

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Came in with a group of 8 on Father's Day around 6p. We were able to make reservations online so we had no problem getting a table right away. They have a large parking lot so we had no problem finding parking as well. We ordered Fried Calamari and Oysters as appetizers. They were as you would expect. For my main course, I ordered the Blackened Salmon. The dish came with roasted fingerling potatoes, lime crema, pineapple pico, and salsa verde. The salmon was a little dry but the sauces mentioned before made up for the dryness. I also ordered the Kona Big Wave but it tasted flat. I've read so many great reviews so maybe I'll give this place a try again? read more

Stage House Tavern - Fried Calamari - American Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

I spend a social media considerable amt of time here in the summer because of the outdoor bar and dining. Food is ok, but honestly the prices have become insane!! I know prices of all restaurants have increased but honestly guys I don't know what you think you're doing. I live in Princeton and the prices are not even this high there for comparable food. . A chicken quesadilla for $20? A bowl of soup for $15? Two chicken skewers for $28? At the beginning of the summer they had a special of a crab cluster for $20 or get two for $30. A few weeks later it's already up to 25 and $40. If an owner or manager is reading this, you need to seriously do something. I dine out frequently and I can afford it but I'm not stupid.!! read more

We came for the St Patties Day celebration and it was an amazing experience! You can make a reservation in advance which is a huge plus, since a place like this is sure to be crowded on St Patties. They had a buffet with so much Irish food like shepards pie, bangers and mash and beef stew. The buffet was massive and had a ton of other options like an omelette and potato pancake bar, a kids corner and an ice cream bar. I'm skeptical about buffets, but everything was actually incredible. My 10 month old was obsessed with the shepards pie! There was amazing live music (both inside and outside), cute decor and some fun touches for kids like a face painter. All of the staff was super friendly and went out of their way to make sure that we were accommodated. We were dining with five under five, so this was super appreciated. I'll definitely be back again for St Patties, but will hopefully be in sooner. Especially during warm weather, because their outdoor dining section is massive. There's a ton of space for kids to run around and a lot of kid friendly eats, so it's a great place to bring everyone. We loved it! read more

Loved the outdoor space for dining. They have indoor and outdoor space that could suit a more casual sports crowd or a larger formal gathering. The server was friendly and helped us choose from the large menu. Our table loved every dish. The lobster mac was delicious. read more

Stage House Tavern - Lobster Mac and Cheese - American Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

Wow what a full Menu of everything for all pallets. We ordered the French onion soup with over cooked cheese which was amazing crusted over the bowl and full of onions. Best onion soup I've had in awhile. The scallops with risotto was full of flavor and a must order. Also the crab stuffed flounder full of flavor with cheesypotatoes on side. The salmon also had a nice garnish with roasted russet potatoes and pineapple salsa. Will definitely be back nice ambiance and lots of space for large parties. read more

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I went here for dinner last night with a group of around 16. They were extremely accommodating of the size of the group and even some delays in the full party arriving. We started off with the fried zucchini sticks. They were good but I think the entrees stole the show. My friend had recommended their home made ravioli and I am so thankful. You're able to fully customize the dish and choose the filling as well as the sauce to top it off with. I got the spinach and mushroom ravioli with the herb and pesto sauce. It tasted fresh and flavorful and delicious. She got the seared salmon salad and enjoyed her meal as well. I would definitely recommend this place to friends and family! read more

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Came here for a midweek dinner and it was great! The place was pretty packed but there was no wait and service was good as usual. I got the Parmesan crusted chicken breast with rigatoni instead of linguini and it was amazing as usual! The person with me got the chicken Cesare Wrap with the Parmesan crusted chicken inside instead of the blackened chicken and said it was really good! All around great time as usual at stagehouse! read more

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wife had the pastrami sandwich. I had the brisket. $25 sandwiches. they had about $5 worth of meat. the pastrami was reheated on. flattop and was dry. the brisket was all sauce. service was horrible. didn't clear anything. forgot drinks. they included the gratuity and didn't even tell ua. will NEVER go back. read more

I stopped here for lunch with my coworkers after a nearby meeting. We sat at the bar and ordered a bunch of apps and food. The bar is pretty big and very clean! All of our food came out in a timely fashion and all of it was good. The Buffalo sauce on the boneless wings was pretty good. All in all the service was quick, food tasted good and we had a good time. I'd come back if in the area. read more

Stage House Tavern - Fried pickles - American Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

This is often the go to restaurant for my family. I've gone here for birthday dinners, Mother's Day brunches, and even a Thanksgiving Dinner. The place is spacious. The services is friendly. I've sat in all sections. I enjoy the back patio are for drinks. They sometimes have live music. And of course the food is tasty. Some items seem a bit pricey, but with cost of food these days it's hard to tell if you're overpaying or not. I lean towards not over paying. read more

Fries were really good but they burnt my whole burger, it was straight up black. They shouldn't have given it to me, they should've remade it. The nachos were cold when they got served and they tasted horrible. I do not recommend. read more

My lunch experience at Stage House Tavern was deeply disappointing and frankly, discriminatory. On a beautiful day in Jersey, I decided to try this establishment for outdoor seating. Upon arrival with my service dog, clearly identified with appropriate tags, the hostess informed me of a 45-minute wait for an outdoor table and stated dogs were not permitted inside. Despite explaining that my dog is a certified service animal, we were told to wait. During the wait, a man, seemingly a manager or owner, approached us and questioned the nature of my dog's service, asking if it was an "emotional support animal." When I clarified it was a service animal, he proceeded to attempt to interact with my dog, which resulted in my dog barking - a natural reaction to an unfamiliar person approaching and attempting to engage without my consent. Following this incident, and after an additional 30-minute wait, the same hostess returned to reiterate the 'no dogs allowed' policy. When I again asserted my rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the man reappeared and, in a shockingly rude and dismissive manner, stated that my dog growled at him and he "didn't want to put his guests in danger." He then walked away, refusing to engage further. I was prepared to present my dog's license and certification, but he had already made his decision. This encounter left me feeling incredibly disrespected and targeted. The implication that my service dog, a vital part of my ability to navigate daily life, posed a threat to other patrons is not only insulting but also a clear violation of my rights. The entire interaction felt racially charged and discriminatory. I strongly advise anyone with a service animal, or anyone who values basic respect and legal compliance, to avoid this establishment. Their blatant disregard for ADA regulations and their rude, dismissive behavior is unacceptable. I sincerely hope management re-evaluates their policies and trains their staff on how to properly accommodate individuals with disabilities. The hostess to no fault of hers was super nice and apologetic after 'the man' left. Good luck to this establishment, they will need it. FYI: my service animal is an adorable and cute corgi (as described by the man). read more

Huge fan of this place! This place has been a staple for the last couple of years in my life. It's the perfect place for drinks and appetizers. Honestly need to come here for the all you can eat ravioli day. service was a little slow on this day but totally understandable since it was thanksgiving weekend read more

Stage House Tavern - Goat Cheese Ravioli - American Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey