Very cool speakeasy vibe located in the basement of a building. We were seated quickly on time for…read moreour reservation. The menu is small but hits every pallet craving. We ordered the pork chop and Frenched chicken, both were very tasty and perfectly presented keep in mind the pork chop has some spice to it I loved it. I'll be back!!

Visited Clydz and wow... one word: AMAZING. This spot…read moredefinitely gives off a romantic vibe...perfect for a date night or even just a chill night out. I sat at the bar, and the drinks were crafted so well and tasted incredible. You can tell they really know what they're doing when it comes to cocktails. I didn't try the food this time, but they do have tables and seating where you can order a full meal. Honestly, based on how good the drinks were, I already know the food is going to be just as good. I can't wait to go back and try more!

We had tickets to a show in New Brunswick so we decided to make a night of it. We started with…read moredinner and drinks at Christopher's Bar. We had a lovely time. Becca, our bartender was delightful. She put the Wildcard game on the TV for us and recommended the Bees Knees cocktail for me. It was delicious! We had the teriyaki wings as an appetizer. The sauce was perfect-flavorful with just the right amount of stickiness. I had the Asiago chicken with pesto pasta, Tom had the cheesesteak. Both were delicious. We were not rushed. The bar did get busier closer to show time, but we were not neglected.

Really rude staff at the breakfast entrance. Very impatient when I only asked one simple question…read more I didn't end up dining here (because of the staff) so I can't comment on the food. But the place is completely empty at 730am, which is probably not a good sign.

Great little hole in the wall in New Brunswick! We came on a Wednesday afternoon and immediately…read moreseated ourselves by the bar. Took advantage of the days Happy Hour which was $5 pizza and $7 wine. Both were excellent! We also tried the gnocchi, which we were surprised was very good. Would love to come back here again!

" Cheers " Short rib sandwich with broccoli rabe horseradish…read morecream is spectacular! Broiled oysters with garlic parm is the perfect size. I didn't have the flatbread but I will next time for sure. I would like to see a different wine selection, Albariño, Rioja ,Faino, Pinot gris. Overall this place is doing it right.

NEW BRUNSWICK: As proud alumni of Rutgers University-New Brunswick, we love being able to bring…read moreBrie along to one of the city's coolest long-standing hangs, the Ale 'N 'Wich Pub pub. Their outdoor patio is perfect for leashed and friendly dogs, with tables & chairs, a fantastic The Simpsons TV show mural, and a couple of cozy covered nooks. We were lucky to be served by the awesome bartender Chris, who happily chatted with us about our favorite bourbons. It is a full bar with some genuinely interesting options, including Eric LeGrand bourbon whiskey. His story is as powerful as the pour: after a career-ending injury at Rutgers, he has gone on to become a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and a member of the New Jersey Hall of Fame. It is best to visit on the early side before the place hits its lively stride.

Owner was extremely rude and disrespectful. Ruined the atmosphere of the pub entirely. I would not…read morerecommend coming here as there are plenty of other bars in the area where you will actually have fun and be treated with respect.

I arrived in New Brunswick by train, which is to say I trusted the machinery of civilization to…read moredeliver me to lunch. It did. A short walk later, I found myself at Destination Dogs, a place I had seen in photographs that suggested capaciousness. In reality, it is smaller.  This is not a complaint, just an observation.  I remember once hearing something about the contents of small packages. At 12:30 the place was full. Packed with humanity and appetite. I was seated quickly, as if someone had anticipated my hunger in advance. From the bar came the sound of construction crews discussing their midday rituals. Apparently this is where they come on Fridays, to repair themselves while they repair the city. It explained everything. Service was swift and attentive, a minor miracle given the crowd. I began with a Scotch egg, an item that seemed to have wandered in from another story entirely. I ordered it for that reason. I had always imagined my first Scotch egg would be eaten in an English pub under low ceilings and older regrets. Instead, here it was. Perfectly crisp, warm, and generous. The universe does not ask for permission. Then came the main event. The menu is an atlas of hot dogs. Domestic. International. Proteins in tube form arranged like possibilities. There is even an invitation to build your own, which I accepted. I attempted to recreate a favorite from Crif Dogs, a thing called the Spicy Redneck. Bacon wrapped dog. Pickled jalapenos. Coleslaw. Simple in theory. Destination Dogs improved upon it in every way that matters. The bacon crisped with purpose. The jalapenos spoke clearly. The coleslaw behaved. The hot dog itself seemed proud to be there. All of this, plus a 16 ounce beer, cost me about twenty five dollars with tip. A small price for order in a chaotic universe. Five stars. Not because perfection exists, but because this comes close enough to make the argument.

Fun spot with awesome dogs and great vibes!…read more This place is such a cool restaurant/bar that feels like a local staple for sure. The staff is super friendly and know their way around the (very large) menu. Honestly, they have a hot dog or sausage combo for just about everyone. I let the bartender pick for me, and she nailed it. She chose an all-beef dog that was basically a Big Mac in hot dog form. I was skeptical at first, but wow this hit in all the right ways. Awesome presentation, even better flavor. I could've easily eaten three of these. I also tried the onion rings, the bartender warned me they were just "meh," and she wasn't wrong, lol. For round two, I went with an all-beef dog topped with pastrami this is basically a Reuben-style dog. Another win! Great flavor, great presentation. Overall, I'd totally recommend Destination Dogs if you're in the area. Just a heads up, if there's a game on, it gets loud. Like "can't-hear-your-friend-next-to-you" loud. But if that's your vibe, you'll love it.

I went to Roosterspin on a Sunday evening as part of a party of six. We were seated quickly, and…read moreour server was pretty attentive. I appreciate that there was a lil something for everyone, as I'm not a wing person like my friends are. I got the miso ramen and really enjoyed it. I also thought the music was great, and it didn't overpower our conversations.

I just had a very negative experience here with my friends that aligns with the other negative…read morereviews. Their management is, at best, misleading and, at worst, scamming. I don't blame the waitstaff at all, as they are very kind, welcoming, and quick, in my experience. First, the food. The quality is fine, but I always find it a red flag when Asian restaurants are run by non-Asian people and there are no Asians in the crowd. "Authentic Korean" is just entirely not true, but I digress. The wings were quite good but expensive, and some of the menu items are absurd. Over $30 for a simple salmon was high to the point where I couldn't even try it to see if it was worth it. The drinks they have available are only high-end costs at mid end quality. I find a $26 New Jersey Riesling elsewhere more interesting than their $30-$56 selections. The soju and sake are insanely marked up and ridiculously priced. The food also takes quite a while to come out, even when they aren't busy at all. Plus, there's an automatic 20% gratuity charge. This didn't bother me, except for the fact that it is not only applied to food but to karaoke rooms. I found this very misleading. People do not expect to pay a 20% service charge on a room booking. This raised the $160/2 hrs to $192, and they refused to budge on this misleading application of the tip. Today, a group of my friends went to the karaoke room. Yesterday, Friday, May 8th, my friend called and they told him it was $55/hr. Today, it was $80/hr. The strange part is, when we said we weren't expecting the high cost, a man (I'm presuming the manager, but I'm not sure) claimed that no one would ever say that, even though a waitress said just minutes before that it was probably the new guy and she was sorry. Then, the man doubled down and said that yesterday, the charge would have been $55 but today (Saturday) it's $80. This makes even less sense to me because, upon checking afterward, the menu clearly says $55 Monday-Thursday, meaning that Friday would be the same cost as Saturday. So he clearly was lying to our faces that yesterday would have been the lower cost. I tried to verify this on the website, but it's so poorly built and disorganized that I can't even find the karaoke cost. I find this business model very confusing. I have no reason not to believe that lying on the phone + not including information on the website is so that people only choose to book the rooms when already inebriated. I would highly recommend avoiding this place. Support authentic (half the price!!) Korean restaurants instead.

Delta's a nice experience. When you walk in, you're greeted with a pleasant atmosphere, and the…read morehostess who greeted my friend and me was very welcoming to us as firstcomers. From the get-go, the staff is very kind, respectful, and quick to take your order. I got the cornbread, which, at similar restaurants, is typically free as a courtesy, but here it was $3. The cornbread was great; I'd give it a (9/10). Shortly after, our food came as I had ordered the fried chicken entree, which came with baked mac and cheese for an extra $2. From the bite of the mac and cheese, it came out really good; I enjoyed the crust and seasoning, and I would definitely order the mac and cheese again (10/10). I would give this restaurant 5 stars if only the chicken had come out better. It had a good crunch, but the taste was honestly pretty bland. I wanted some juice from it, considering it was dark meat, but it was also fairly dry. It wasn't the worst fried chicken I've ever had, but it definitely didn't make the list (5/10). All in all, this place was a good experience. The staff was nice, the wait wasn't long, and the portions of the sides and food are very big. The only improvement is that the chicken needs better flavor and less dryness. 3.75/5; good.

I have never had an unpleasant time at Delta's. The food is always delicious, drinks are awesome,…read morestaff is friendly, and the vibes are A1. Best to make a reservation during prime hours because it fills up quick, especially for brunch and times when there is live music (there is a fee added to your bill when there is live music). I got the fried chicken meal with mac & cheese & collards shared at the table, mac is +$2 extra, but worth it! The chicken was fried to perfection, came out hot but not greasy. The collards had a lil kick, but no complaints. The drinks, babbbbbbby. Get the Delta Heat, comes with a little presentation and the drank be dranking! Delta's is always clean, bathroom is nice as well. Only FYI, there is a flight of stairs to get to the main dining area.

The food was great, the service was friendly and the ambiance was better than most tavern…read morerestaurants. I have been here before, and the food and service are always great. We were a group of 8. Each of us ordered something different and we were all very happy with our entrées. Everyone in the group said we would go back and that we enjoyed it!

Tavern on the George is a convenient spot to have dinner prior to a show at the State Theater. Make…read moresure you have reservations, especially on theater nights, because it was definitely a popular spot due to their proximity to the theater. The menu is basic bar-gastro-pub type fare. I've been here twice with groups of 6. We've ordered everything from the burgers, to the chicken sandwiches and fish and chips. I ordered a Chicken Caprese sandwich and I enjoyed it the first time. The 2nd time I ordered the Veggie Wrap which I decided to turn into a sandwich. That didn't work so well. The burgers were good too. The items all had the option of fries or salad. All the food was good, except the fish and chips was batter and very little fish. The old school ambiance is really nice. The restaurant has an upstairs and downstairs dining area, each with its own bar. If in the area for a show, Tavern on the George has it down to a science getting all the groups in and out in time. Although, the food is nothing special, I'd come here again.

Went here for New Year's Eve just to get out of the house, and it ended up being a great choice…read more The space is very upscale with an intimate vibe--perfect for a date night or special occasion. The staff was friendly and attentive, and service was efficient with no long wait times. The drinks were excellent, and the food definitely lived up to the atmosphere. Located right in the heart of downtown New Brunswick, it's a great spot if you're looking for a classy night out.

We were raving about this place after our first visit so we were excited to return and suggested it…read morefor my friend's birthday dinner. Unfortunately the food and the service both did not live up to what we experienced the first time around. The 3 fish dishes we got left much to be desired, pretty bland. The mocktails were ok but not as wonderful as the ones we had the last time we were here and ones we liked were no longer on the menu. - Melagrana Sprint - Rosso Vivo - Rosemary Lemonade - Lemon Gassosa - Toscana Salad (Tuscan black kale salad with gorgonzola cheese, pine nuts, crispy prosciutto crudo, balsamic vinegar) - Guancia Brasata con Polenta (Slow-braised beef cheek glazed in gravy sauce, served with creamy and crispy polenta) - Capesante (Gratinated scallops with lemon jelly, cauliflower vanilla sauce and marinated cauliflower) - (2) Pesce del Giorno (Fresh fish of the day selected by our Chef) - Cernia alla Mediterranea (Grouper with Mediterranean sauce, garlic confit, cherry tomatoes and capers) - Bigoli all'Anatra (Bigoli pasta with slow braised duck leg and crunchy breadcrumbs) - Espresso - (2) Melodia D'autunno (Vanilla cream, cinnamon crumble, puff pastry, caramelized almond, and warm flambé apple) The space is still beautiful and we did appreciate that we were able to dine upstairs this time. Not sure if we will be back as it no longer was a five star place for us.

Came here two Sundays in a row and the bartender Allison was amazing, very friendly people in there…read moreas well. The service was on point and really fast. We enjoyed brunch liken no other and we'll definitely coming back for sure.

I have a bit of a bias against this place and it's not really against THIS place at all. After my…read morefather died my mom spent a lot of time here to cope when it used to be Freddy's. Some might say too much time. Some might say. So I just typically avoid the area because it brings back so much...stuff. When it transitioned to Stateside sometime during the early days of the pandemic we did get take out once and it was delicious - I still dream about the Brussels sprouts. But it was a bit expensive when everyone was dying and all. Like am I really gonna risk my life for $16 sprouts? I think not. Now I think it's under new - new management. My cousin stopped by there about a month ago when she was in the area and gave it great reviews. I was feeling A Kind of Way a couple of weekends ago and just really wanted a cold beer. So me and huzzo stopped in. Service was good and beer was solid. This week I wanted another beer. Blame your president as he insists upon annihilating everyone and sending our collective pressure through the roof. We arrived about 20 minutes before the end of Happy Hour and snagged a couple of beers as well as wings and a shrimp quesadilla. The food was great but the service was the real stunner. I found myself stuck between two beers and the bartender suggested Arnold Palmering it and going halfsies on both. Fantastic decision - the mixed drink was refreshing and tart without being too pedestrian or too far afield. Food came out quickly and deliciously. Saved $15 on food prices alone during Happy Hour. Fat things: The bar stools are excellent - steel with a wide seat and a foot bar so your legs don't fall asleep. And they don't pack too many of them in so it's easy to get into and out of your seat without bumping someone else. Other stuff: They have regular indoor seating and an outdoor seating area on the side with couches, high table, and heat lamps. Overall, the space is open, airy, bright, and clean. It's pretty packed when the temps warm up but shoulder season is very nice for us right now. Be advised: Regular menu prices still seem steep - like everything else these days. But the food is good and they have a very nice craft beer selection. If you can't make happy hour and are looking to treat yourself this might be it. We'll def return!