I was pretty impressed with the experience I had at Stewart's! First off, thought it was cool that they come to your car to take your order. They also put a tray on your window if you plan on eating in the car. The grilled chicken sandwich I ordered was pretty juicy. I also really enjoyed the milkshake -- they let me combine the chocolate and cookies and cream flavors. I had a bite of my friend's Jersey cheeseburger and it was also delicious! Only thing that was a miss for me was the bacon cheese fries. The fries themselves were meh, and the bacon was a bit chewy and had an overwhelming maple scent. Overall, pretty solid place to grab a quick bite on a nice day. read more

Their hotdogs were crispy- tasty and all ingredients were fresh and delicious. Classic root beer and shakes are still a staple. They maintained their nostalgic style and I think from time to time you can catch a classic car night. Their staff was plentiful and eager to please. All tables and chairs are wiped down after each customer. Bathroom could use a facelift and some modern upgrades. read more

Amazing neighborhood Burger Fry and more type of joint! Best feature, Open year round... and multiple ways to enjoy your meal... at the counter, outside or drive in style. Staff is friendly and always so helpful when we visit and order something new in the menu. Check out the menu. Curly fries.... Onion rings.... so good ! read more

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This place great cheesesteak sandwiches, terrific Italian hot dogs at reasonable prices . The portion sizes are filling and very adequate. The staff here is always pleasant! read more

Chili cheese dog is great. Best frozen root beer mug on the planet. Server was very nice.

The food is always so good. The menu is huge. It's not just burgers and root beer even though the burgers are so good! And the service is fantastic! They went above and beyond tonight. We took out and live about 20 min away. So we go when we're passing by. We called because they forgot one of their items. They delivered it even though we said it was fine and then also as a good will jesture brought a 4 pack of different bottled sodas to try! That alone makes us want to come back!! read more

I finally went to Stewart's for the first time. I had to try the famous root beer float it was really good. I'm not really a root beer fan but with the ice cream it was good. For food we got the chicken tenders, waffle fries and a cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato and a chili cheese dog. Everything was great, service really good. It felt like an old school place, can bring your car up and eat inside too read more

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It's a root beer stand and they do it right. The food is good, the service is nice, but the prices are a bit absurd. That's the only reason it's a 3 -star review. read more

Hanging there die lunch while at ten beach. Bacon cheese Burgers Cheese fries Busy atmosphere bustling with lots of energy, chatter and laughter. Prizes are very reasonable and service is quick. While strolling in the Seven Presidents Court, we enjoyed the energy and beautiful views. read more

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I use to go to the location in South Amboy as a kid, and today I took my kids to this Matawan location after a baseball game for lunch. They were excited for the old style bar seating and to try a root beer float. This place did not disappoint! It was a nice little place to get an affordable lunch with the kids and I got to have a classic root beer in a frosted mug. It tasted just as good as when I was a kid. A big seller for me was the kids meals come with an ice cream.... That's perfect and the kids loved the extra treat. We definitely will be back. read more

Went in today after driving by for years. I tried the burgers and cheese steak. Burger had really good flavor and pretty large for the price. The cheese steak perfectly encompassed what the place was inside as a classic flavor with no frills. Great onion flavor with lots of meat it brought me back to a cheese steak you would have at a fair. Will definitely return to try other menu items when passing through. read more

Always a reliably good meal here. I love the variety of yummy food offerings after assuming they mainly served hot dogs & hamburgers. The cheesesteaks are especially good. It's fun to sit outside at the picnic tables even though you are so close to 79. The staff is also nice and never rush you out when they close at 8pm. read more

I grew up in this area and Stewarts was THE best back in the day. Change over a few times of owners, years later - they've expanded the menu but not the same taste. First off, the girl behind the counter couldn't be any less interested or bothered to do her job. Hot dog rolls are soggy, or stale now. Different tasting dogs. Gee I miss the old days... read more

Loved the service. Everyone was very nice. The food was so good and presented aesthetically clean to the eye. I got the chicken burger (will get again) and hotdog sauerkraut with green relish (will get again). I will most definitely be coming back. I can't believe they have been opened since 1958! read more

Bring back old memories of root beer floats yummy cheesesteak. I could go on!!!! the cheeseburgers are wonderful as well

This is a great place for burgers and hot dogs. Good quality burgers for sure. Not too pricey. I'm glad they are open year round. If you're a local in matawan and reading this support your local establishments. If you're visiting go grab some burgers from Stewart's! They do have more items in their menu. read more

Love this spot! It's one of the last drive up locations I can find in NJ and that makes me sad. I used to come here all the time when I was little with my dad and it brings back great memories. I was super happy to see so many kids there with their parents and grandparents. I took my boyfriend after raving about it for so long. I got a cheeseburger, he got a veggie burger (which I love that they offered!) and we shared a hotdog and of course we both got root beer! Anytime I come to NJ in the summer I'll be sure to stop by. I hope this spot never closes :) read more

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Food was great but it took a half hour for an order of burger and fries. When it came time to pay, I accidentally gave the waitress/cashier the wrong amount of money, and instead of communicating this like a normal human being she just held up all the bills in front of me and said nothing with a judgmental expression... like girl, we are adults, act and communicate as such. Incredibly rude and awkward, and made me feel like shit over a small mistake lol read more

I will go 4 stars. 2 for bringing back memories of my youth going to a Stewart's with my Dad and older brother. I came here earlier right before closing on a Sunday night. The wife and I split a California burger, cheese fries and if you go to Stewart's you have to have the root beer float. This is cheap comfort food and our order came out pretty quickly. They have tables outside which would be nice on a sunny afternoon and a small counter with approximately 10 to 12 stools inside. Our waitress was very outgoing and friendly even though it was 30 minutes to closing. Would definitely try to come back when going down the shore next Summer. read more

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I've been going for over 30 years. It was a summers staple with my family when I was young- and I still swing by at least once a season now. The frosty mug of repot beer is a must- of course. The classic hot dogs can't be beat- I think the buns really make them what they are. The onions rings are top notch- the onions are sweet and nice and soft. The new "fat" sandwiches are a nice addition to the classic menu. We got the Stewart's Belly Buster- a chew steak with mozzarella sticks, fries and chicken fingers- it's a BIG sand which so I suggest splitting it with someone and still getting a hot dog on the side :-) read more

Stewart's Root Beer Drive-In - Burgers Near Me - Matawan, New Jersey

I led a small cycling tour through Matawan. The manager of Stewart's Root Beer, Chrissy, extended us the courtesy of reserving a couple of her outdoor covered tables for our group. She had a great positive attitude and really went out of her way to make us feel welcome. Chrissy even brought out giant mugs of ice water for us when we arrived! That was very welcome on that pleasant sunny day after some miles on the Henry Hudson Trail. The food here is delicious. I had a cheeseburger and shared a number of side dishes with the group: Onion rings, zucchini strips, mozzarella sticks, mushroom poppers, and probably others that I've forgotten. Now all this stuff was in the fried fast food group so of course it was heavy and greasy (duh), but it was nicely cooked, not overly greasy at all, and if I thought my arteries and BMI could take it I would have eaten more and would return frequently. Although I thought my single cheeseburger was on the small side all the other meal portions (the sandwiches and wraps and everything else I saw getting consumed at our tables) looked pretty big and satisfied even the, um, larger people in our group. I especially enjoyed the onion rings! There is plenty of parking and the Henry Hudson Trail (a paved cycle and pedestrian path) runs right behind the restaurant. The main seating area is adjacent to Route 79 which while only one lane in each direction can be busy with fast-moving motor vehicles so is a bit noisy. There is seating inside at the counter, and there are additional uncovered tables in the outdoor area in the back behind the building and the HHT which are quieter. There are clean bathrooms in the back. Stewart's is head-and-shoulders better than any of those heavily advertised chain restaurant woopie-burger type places so if you want to get a hit of burger and fries or other things in that food group, this is the place to go. If you're driving by, stop for a bite. If you're cycling the HHT and need to carbo load, there's no better place to fuel up. Thanks, Chrissy! read more

People are very courteous and efficient. Why only 3 stars? The chili on their hot dogs is terrible. Taste like tomato sauce from a chef boy r d can ! They should call the Stewart's in Rahway and find out where they get their chili,it's really good read more

We had a great dinner here with our whole hockey team after a game. The staff were friendly and patient with us. Food and drinks were good. Overall a fun dinner - would recommend if you are nearby and want a casual meal. read more

okay for hot dogs and root beer. the food selection is very basic. They should upgrade the quality of their ingredients. Service can be a bit slow for a hot dog stand. its decor bring out a bit of nostalgia. It looks like its straight from the 70s but it is clean. read more

Returned to New Jersey decided to visit this location for the first time in years the hot dogs were perfect and the service was excellent I love how they come right to your car ready to serve you I'll definitely come back my next time through read more

Used to be our favorite root beer but stopped in today to a watered down version. They need to increase the syrup. It tastes like weak flavored carbonated water. Come on Stewarts, you can do better than this. Wegmans lable root beer is much better. read more

I love, love, LOVE this place. These guys rock. The philly cheesesteaks are great, cali burgers are fantastic, the milkshakes are delicious, and the root beer is, of course, awesome. And Cheap! No complaints! read more

Surprisingly good food that is clearly a cut above typical fast food. Recently had a califorina cheeseburger with onion rings and a mug of diet root beer. The burger actually tasted like a burger. The lettuce, tomato and onion were all very fresh as was the bun. Really hit the spot. Note that it is seasonal, closed for several winter mos. I saw milkshakes being made and they looked very authentic. Enjoy read more

Classic drive in with a lot of history. Location has been there for over 60 years serving up the same root beer and food you love. The service is always friendly and the atmosphere is what you would expect. If you visit this place you pretty much know the experience you're looking to have already, so enjoy. read more

The only thing I like in this place is the root beer and onion rings. Everything else is mediocre. Sorry Stewarts!! Unless you think of a new type of food that will blow me away, its the only way ill give you a 4 star! read more

I have drove by Stewart's Root Beer in Matawan hundreds of times but I have never stopped there. I am not sure why because I am certain that I have made a mental note to go there every time I drive by. It might just be the location on a road that runs parallel to the main business strip in Matawan - Aberdeen. I have stopped at other Stewart's and I have been disappointed but not this one. It still has car hop service and since the weather is nice there are 4 tables in front to sit and eat. I got a jumbo Italian Hotdog and a root beer and it came to under $6. At first I was thinking I needed to order fries but the hotdog was stuffed with potatoes that it would have been a waste. Next time I am going to make sure I get one of the floats and try the spicy fries. Now I have alternative to the Wind Mill. read more

This is hands down one of the best places to serve hot dogs and root beer. I ordered a bacon cheese hot dog, cheese fries and cheese steak and it was excellent!! A nice family friendly place and the servers are very pleasant. My family and I had a very nice experience here! read more

My wife and I love going there and sitting outside on a cool sunny day. The charm I feel is that most of the building is original from the 1950's along with some of the round tables which appear to be vintage. Obviously we get those large chilled mugs of root beer. On a recent Friday evening we both got a pair 1/3 pound California cheese bugers which were delicious along with chili fries and jalapeño poppers. Food and service awesome. It was obvious that the servers were genuinely wanted to please and not rush you. Watching several antique cars cruise by on route 34 only added to the charm. Luv this place. read more

Service is always great at this place .. Food is reasonable priced and always fresh . Love the car side to go their always fast an very sweet and fast . Would recommend this place to friends! read more

Great little place with some kickass food! Everything is cooked perfectly and the staff are very friendly. The Pork Roll sandwiches are amazing, I wish I could figure out how to recreate them at home. Highly recommend! read more

Great food! Very good hot dogs. I come here all the time while it's open. Especially good during Covid.

What a surprise this was!! Ended up here because the Cheese steak place we were going to closed down. This was right down the road so we pulled in starving. Car hop service was cool. Waitress was very helpful and friendly. Everything we had was good. Cheese steak, burger, fries, fried pickles. This was the best Stewarts we've ever had!!! We will be back!!! read more

We love this place! We hadn't been in a long time and decided to pick up a to go order because of COVID. The parking lot was packed and it was extremely hot but our waitress was still cheerful and polite, as always. The gals we have had contact with here are so nice and the food was great as usual. read more

Well this place USE to be legendary for flavor no matter what you ordered. But ever since new ownership, prices increased and flavor decreased. Won't be coming here anymore :-( read more

Dropped by after fun time at the beach. Nice outdoor sitting area and also can order from the car. Menus are simple with various hotdogs and burgers. Staffs are very friendly. Order came out fast, hotdog was bit salty for my taste. But I enjoyed!! read more