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    Under the Moon Cafe

    4.1 (406 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
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    Fish Tacos
    Matt G.

    Wow! A fantastic experience from start to end. Entering the restaurant you're greeted by a very homey decour, which was even further decorated with accents to match the holiday season. I will say, even the bathroom was decorated to instill a sense of nostalgia. We went for brunch and started with a duck mac and cheese. As you'd expect it was a bit lighter on the duck than one would like, but was ultimately well worth trying. I'd say this goes even moreso if you're a fan of duck, as that's not the mac and cheese pairing you see most often. Beyond that, I got the fish tacos. I'm typically afraid of ordering tacos out due to portion size, and while you do only get two tacos, they are rather large, and come with a side of truffle fries which were exceptional. The tacos themselves were also fantastic and filled with the flavor you'd want and expect from the dish. While we were too full to engage with a dessert, I will say our server was nothing short of delightful and we had a wonderful time. The restaurant is in a great location in downtown Bordentown and we will certainly be revisiting when we are back in the area.

    Pulled pork
    Lindsey R.

    Greet spot to meet friends for brunch. There are a few tables on the street and plenty of seating inside. There's something on the menu for everyone. I couldn't decide if I wanted Breakfast or lunch so I went with avocado toast. Three large pieces of toast and a scrambled egg. We also got French toast to share for the table. I wish it was a fluffier piece of bread but still had a great flavor. Our server was t great but hey we all have bad days. It didn't take away from our meal and we'd totally be back for more! BYOB

    Cuban

    The seating and wall decor are so quaint and cute. I loved the boho rustic style. Our food came back fast after ordering. The wings for an appetizer were great! My Cuban sandwich was good and thick albeit not very flavorful. For a quick bite on a small road trip, this place was well worth it.

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    Lakisha A.

    Work lunch meeting and was pleasantly surprised to see duck mac n cheese on the menu. Also had the strawberry salad. Was able to eat outside in a beautiful summer day. Service was good!

    Peruvian beef stew
    Rachel B.

    Lovely aesthetic in this little cafe. I got the Peruvian beef stew with tostones, fantastic flavor even if the beef was a little on the tough side. Definitely worth coming back to!

    LaLah J.

    Lovely breakfast spot. Food- 9/10 Got a great service from Debra. Make sure to call and make a reservation ahead of time. Can do walk ins but might have to wait for a while. Lots of shops to walk around in. Street parking (3hr limit)

    Beef Empanadas, sangria, Crispy Brussels
    Amandalynn W.

    We had a lovely date night here!! It is BYOB!! And you DEF want to BYOB bc they have a wonderful sangria pitcher ready to go for your wine, with a ton of fresh fruit. I got beef empanadas and crispy Brussels. LOVED IT! I've had their sister stores empanadas before (NOSH) and these are different take on them and still delicious, they're very crispy and juicy lol. My husband got the steak and fries and enjoyed it thoroughly. 10/10 experience. We sat outside and ate, around 7:30pm, and it was just so very peaceful. We will be back!

    Sarah X.

    Was in the area for vacay! I'm glad we stopped by this cute spot for brunch. The interior was cute, but unfortunately, there were many flies flying around the restaurant, so we asked to sit outside. The weather was gorgeous, though, so no complaints there. We ordered iced coffee; unfortunately, the only sweeteners were sugar packets, so the coffee was meh. The food itself was great. I ordered the caprese sandwich, which came w/ truffle fries, both of which were delicious! My boyfriend ordered the fish tacos, which were SO yummy. I kind of wish I ordered them instead lol. The food made up for the move outdoors. I recommend for anyone visiting the area!

    Tapas: patatas bravas, tortilla española, manchego
    Lauren D.

    Third or fourth time here, this time for a date night with my husband - good is always delicious and on point. Service is caring and attentive. I have pretty high expectations for tapas and this place clears every hurdle. Tortilla like my friend's mom used to make - extremely generous portion in its own right. Machego cheese with honey, sprinkles of lavender and apple (yum!) and potatoes roasted to perfection - aioli on tortilla and potatoes are delish. My husband ordered the short ribs - a favorite anywhere else and especially here. You could tell they were slow roasted. Hands down favorite tres leches cake. Has a slight crunch with a sugary layer - just wow. Will be back again for my fifth visit and thought this was the perfect cozy date night getaway. Have been here for a birthday and it was also a wonderful place to throw a birthday dinner too. BYOB a plus. Cheers!

    Cherry tomato spinach risotto
    Marlo J.

    We stopped in to Under the Moon for a casual weeknight dinner & could not have been happier with our choice! For appetizers we got the crispy Brussel sprouts and the garlic parmesan wings. Both were super flavorful & cooked perfectly. For our entrees we got the specials--the crab cake with aoli & a mango salsa plus the cherry tomato spinach risotto. Both were delicious--super flavorful and cooked well. The risotto was the perfect consistency and not over or under cooked. On top of it all our server was extremely friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. We also loved the perfectly eclectic and cozy decor! We couldn't have been happier with our visit and will be back!

    Seafood empanadas
    Wei M.

    Under the Moon in Bordentown, NJ, never disappoints! Every visit is a culinary delight, with everything on the menu being absolutely delicious. The tapas, in particular, are always on point, offering a perfect mix of flavors and creativity. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for a relaxed meal. Service is consistently excellent, with the staff always attentive and welcoming. It's clear that they take pride in making sure every guest has a memorable experience. We'll definitely be back for more--highly recommended. Tonight, we ordered tapas and entrees and as usual, everything was delicious. We will come back again and again.

    Carolyn M.

    Under the moon is a place we've been to several times with a unique, warm ambiance and interesting menu. The food has been overall very good. Excellent desserts -- the crêpe cakes are unbelievable. BYO wine and they will turn it into sangria for you.

    Garlic Parmesan wings good!
    Jennifer T.

    After coming here multiple times now I'm going to have to give Under The Moon Cafe 5 stars. It's such a unique restaurant serving a diverse menu with an Argentinian flair. The restaurant is in a 1930's atmosphere which is also unique. My favorite dishes are the Ropa vieja, chicken napolatana, gnocchi in vodka sauce, and their risotto specials. Today I had the chicken napolatana and the sauce was so DELICIOUS and flavorful! The gnocchi dinner are like soft pillows of heaven! The Ropa vieja was also tender and flavorful. The noodle bowl is good, but not my favorite dinner. Those are all the entrees I tried so far. As far as appetizers I usually get the soup of the day which is always very good! The empanadas are also EXCELLENT! The chicken wings we thought were ok/good. For dessert the apple crumb cake is FANTASTIC! You have to order it! The banana chocolate chip bread pudding is Amazing if you ask to warm it up until it gets soft. It isn't good if you don't tell them prior to ordering it because then it's too stiff. Today I told my waitress to warm it up until soft and WOW it made a big difference! We are still dreaming of it! One complaint is the brownie and peanut butter cheesecake with the brownie on the bottom is too dry. Putting the brownie in the refrigerated case dries it out. I love the peanut butter cheesecake part on top, but did not enjoy the dry brownie on the bottom. I absolutely love it here, and highly recommend dining at Under The Moon Cafe in Bordentown!

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    Food is always delicious and fresh. And the restaurant has a cool eclectic feel with great decor

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    Service was good but food was terrible. So bland, dry, and lame. Steak was so dry. Nothing had flavor

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    Amazing stir fry. Great ambience. Friendly employees. Food served quickly. Great appetizers.

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    Love the eclectic atmosphere. Food is always great and service dynamite. Always have a 5 Star experience.

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    Server was extremely rude, food came out cold, The atmosphere was decent but was extremely crowded.

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    (186 reviews)
    54.8 mi

    Side notes- Prices aren't online, and the menu changes frequently. In general, as of a few months…read moreago, the pintxos/bites are $14 to $16, the entradas/appetizers are mostly in the low or mid-$20s, and the platos/entrees are mostly in the $30s and $40s. Anyway, I was at this dimly lit Basque restaurant a while back with a small group. The place got pretty loud eventually, and the service was friendly. As we were waiting, I had some time to kill and ordered a tasty vermut. In this case, it was the Lustao Blanco for $16 on the rocks with an olive. In terms of small bites/Pintxos, someone ordered the Gildas for $14 while waiting, and another person enjoyed the similarly tiny Croquetas de Jamón for the same price point. Speaking of prices, I am unsure exactly how much everything cost, and I can't find descriptions of everything I ate, so I'm approximating, which is why you'll see the "~" before each price point. My entrada, or appetizer, was the Salmorejo de Atún for ~$25. Salmorejo is essentially a much thicker version of gazpacho, with olive oil, tomato, bread, and a few other ingredients. In this case, it was topped with plenty of raw tuna, cucumbers, and other greens. The cold soup worked surprisingly well with the high-quality fatty tuna, and I would order this again if I came back here. Another person ordered one of the appetizers as their entree, the Bikini Hemingway, which is a type of sandwich. In this case, it was ~$25 and was filled with txistorra, queso, shrimp, and pan de cristal. They seemed to like it but not love it. My main dish/plato was, unfortunately, the Magret de Pato for ~$40, with grilled magret duck breast, port and foie sauce, and pomme purée. Unfortunately, a few pieces of the duck were a little chewy, especially the ones with more fat. The sauce was alright, tasting like a slightly above-average red wine demi-glace with a touch more richness and sweetness than usual. The pomme purée was good, being rich with a nice texture. Overall, I think a bit of acid would have helped as well. This was alright, and I would have appreciated some bread to mop up the remaining sauce. Another person thought the Bacalao for ~$35, which was topped with two shrimp in this presentation, was pretty good. This place reminded me of Txikito in many ways. Both are a bit too pricey for the quality, with comparable food. For spending around $100, there are many other spots I would prefer, such as Casa Mono, El Pote, or a few others. If I were to go back, I'd probably just order appetizers. I'll leave the same score as the other restaurant, a bare 4/upper 3, and I would give a 3.5 if available.

    This is a very yummy Spanish restaurant, their food is focused on the basque region of Spain so…read moreexpect food to be very flavorful and intense in a good way. We had a lovely dinner, everyone was attentive and friendly, the space is beautiful and the food delicious. The tostadas matrimonio and the duck were our favorite dishes, we also ordered the gazpacho, the calamari, the rice with clams, and the ham croquettes, all very good. We paired our meal with orange wine and closed with cherry tart for dessert. My only complaint is the $40 fee per person if reservation is cancel or modified. I understand this practice is common along busy restaurants but $40 per person seems really excessive. Other than that I will be returning.

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    Back dining room
    Back dining room
    San Sebastián-style crab with grilled sourdough
    San Sebastián-style crab with grilled sourdough
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    Txikito

    Txikito

    3.7
    (443 reviews)
    55.9 mi
    $$$

    Sat at the bar--exactly where you want to be. Great drinks, tight menu, and the kroketa is the…read morestar...crispy, rich, and absolutely worth the stop alone. This is a "order 4-5 plates and see where the night goes" kind of place. Not overcomplicated, just really well executed. Perfect for a casual but dialed-in bite.

    I had high expectations for Txikito after an amazing experience at their sister restaurant, St…read more Julivert. We ordered a lot, and only a few dishes really hit. Morros (4.5/5): Fantastic! The beef cheek was incredibly tender, juicy, and flavor packed Arroz Meloso (4.5/5): Super delicious, though like most of their tapas menu, the portion size is quite small Mendreska (4.25/5): The swordfish itself was very enjoyable, though the eggplant sauce pairing could have been stronger Kroketas (4.25/5): Loved the rich, creamy truffle filling Filete y Riojanos (3.75/5): Looked better than it tasted. The steak could have been juicier, and the anchovy pairing made it quite salty. The tomatoes were just ok Pulpo (3.75/5): Slightly better than the crudo. I liked the thin octopus slices, but the citrus oil flavor profile wasn't really my preference. Amberjack (3.5/5): I usually can't resist a crudo, but this one didn't hit. It was overpowered by heavy olive oil flavor Quisquillas (3/5): Not a fan of this. The soft-shell shrimp shell was very sharp, eat with caution, as it can scrape your mouth

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    Dining area
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    Arroz meloso
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    Lita

    Lita

    4.3
    (171 reviews)
    31.0 mi
    $$$$

    Fantastic! Everything we ordered was so yummy and perfectly seasoned. The service was awesome. I'm…read morestill thinking about the cabbage, it was so tender and light. Will be back for sure to try out the paella! First place I've seen do a ticket system for picking up leftovers at the end of the meal. Cool idea.

    Came for the Tasting menu experience, at the Chefs counter. Was quite happy with the visit…read more It's a nice restaurant inside, although located within a random strip mall. The parking was actually full when we arrived, possibly because of the bar using the same lot. But there is an elevated connected lot for the bowling alley that has plenty of parking. I have to say that the best thing about this place is the service: everyone was very friendly, and quick to attend us. Food was great, except maybe the flake fish (first course). Seemed more Spanish to me than Portuguese though. Portions were huge... actually had leftovers from a dish, which is the first for me from a tasting menu. The prices were reasonable In terms of why I'm giving this 4 star instead of 5: -we were seated at the "Chefs counter", but did not really have a view of the prep, which was really far away. Basically could just see the fireplace. The sister restaurant Heirloom is a much better chef's counter setup where you are seeing everything -Dishes seemed to be regular menu type dishes (just smaller portions), as opposed to super interesting types that you would expect from a tasting menu -Beverage pairing was okay... didn't really love the wines For these reasons, I'd likely return, but just stick to the regular menu/ experience.

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    Open Kitchen
    Croquetas de Pato
    Croquetas de Pato
    Shrimp and garlic paella for 2

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    Shrimp and garlic paella for 2

    Under the Moon Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated August 2026

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