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    The Thirsty Turtle - Cranford

    3.7 (151 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Seafood
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Potstickers
    Veronica M.

    Love the thirsty turtle! It's a great spot for drinks and apps. Would definitely recommend for a happy hour as it's pretty casual and chill. The bar Usually has sports on so it's cool to chill and hang out. I would recommend getting the potstickers. Their espresso martini is great as well.

    Mushroom Fondue Burger
    Tony P.

    We had late lunch here today. We ordered Mushroom Fondue Burger on a brioche bun with fries on the side and Greek Salad. The burger is soft, moist and well cooked. It has a special tasty sauce that I can't figure out. It taste great. The salad taste fresh and delicious. Serving staff are kind, friendly and helpful. Very clean restaurant and well lighted place. Parking is my concern. They're sharing parking space in the back with an auto shop business, it's packed. I parked by the curbside and pay the meter. Will be back to try some of their entrees from the menu.

    Special - bacon biscuits  Chicken Pot Stickers
    Angela A.

    Truffle burger was delicious with truffle fries ( cooked in truffle oil but no truffle seasoning? ) meat good quality but bacon had a plastic taste. Still a great spot to hang with good drinks.

    Blackened Salmon Tacos
    Jim S.

    The wings were great. Cheesesteak egg rolls had some chewy pieces of meat in them not sure I would get them again. French onion soup was ok. I enjoyed the blackened salmon tacos they were great.

    eden a.

    1. Elite beer list 2. High level staff 3. Excellent management 4. Good food 5. What More could one ask in a bar? For real.

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    1 year ago

    The thirsty turtle features a menu with a lot of choices and decent pricing as well. I was impressed with their short rib tacos ($15 for 3)

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    Good bar food. Bar tenders never left your glass empty. Great bar vibe. Made me feel like I was back in college with more money.

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    Very fun atmosphere. The staff is wonderful! And the food is fantastic! The specials are always so good too!!

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    This is a lovely, upscale restaurant that's great for special occasions. It's spacious, with high…read moreceilings and cloth upholstered seats. To start, our table shared the burrata. It was light and fresh. For my main, I had the avocado toast. This was a unique preparation with hummus and almonds. The bread was quite soft. It was tasty and filling. The accompanying crispy breakfast potatoes were excellent. Perfect texture with a nice crisp bite. The portion sizes of all of the dishes were very generous. Our table also ordered the tres leches french toast, chicken waffle, and pappardelle, and everyone was satisfied. A couple of people ordered sides of eggs and bacon and they were able to accommodate that as well. To drink, I had a couple of the non-alcoholic cocktails. They were both quite good. For dessert, I loved the creme brûlée, which was smooth and creamy, with a crunchy caramelized top layer. Our waiter was patient and prompt with requests. We really enjoyed the meal!

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    Cozy Corner Cuban Bistro in Garwood delivers the real thing. I ordered the Cuban sandwich,…read morecroquetas de jamón, and a Cuban coffee, and all three were outstanding. The sandwich was the most authentic I have had outside Miami and Tampa, pressed just right with the balance of pork, ham, pickle, and mustard that tells you they care. The croquetas were textbook, creamy inside with a crisp shell, and the coffee had that rich, roasty punch that makes you sit up a little straighter. What sealed it was the atmosphere. The room felt authentically Cuban from the music to the decor, no detail spared, nothing performative. We were the only ones there at 2 p.m. on a Saturday, which made it feel like our own little escape. Service was kind, prompt, efficient, and attentive without hovering, exactly how you want it. I was with my soulmate and we both left smiling. I will absolutely come back and I want to work my way through more of the menu. This is a keeper.

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