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    The Grasshopper

    3.8 (71 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Menu 9/23
    Chad P.

    Coming in on Saturday evening on Labor Day weekend, I wasn't sure what to expect. But it wasn't very busy and there was plenty of parking. You walk in and the ambience is intimate and dark but still friendly. We were seated immediately and we were taken care of right away. I had the Swiss mushroom burger and it was definitely one of the better ones I've had! Really good mushrooms and good burger patty. My friend had the bacon cheeseburger without the cheese and he also said it was pretty good. Overall the prices were right, it was a good place for a good burger which is what I was craving, and I would definitely return! Would want to sample some of their other food. One of the things I enjoy most about coming to New Jersey is going to all the different diners and pubs and just enjoying what they have. I have lived all over the US and I feel like this is one of the easiest places to get a good and cheap meal without too much hassle and not having to do fast food.

    a bar with lots of liquor
    Yanedt R.

    Pretty chilled bar to go and hang out with friends or just to stop by for a drink after a long day at work.

    No masks to get drinks at the bar. Just a huge crowd.
    Alexandra I.

    We wanted to love this place but they're not following Covid policies. We're here, at night, and there's a huge crowd. No one is wearing a mask at the bar. They're not enforcing social distancing or anything. It's just a mosh pit of people with no masks and no enforcement. I've been to many bars that have asked all people to stay in their seats and have waitresses so no one is just standing/moving around.

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    Another great night. Comfortable atmosphere. Great service and the apple martini was perfect! Food was enjoyable.

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    Old school establishment that never disappoints. Classic American dishes, consistently good! Friendly service. Great neighborhood gem

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    Katie is a great bartender and super friendly and funny! Definitely will be coming back. Amazing food and good atmosphere.

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    Food was delicious & Eddie the Bartender was awesome. It was football Sunday & there were specials.

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    Our favorite local restaurant....Love the turkey platter and the salmon. Warm, cozy atmosphere with great staff.

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    Great food and drinks. Great for Sunday foot ball. An old school classic hangout. Try the Hopper Burger!

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