Old Bridge Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Old Bridge

April 14, 2018 Kiesha Cripe

Old Bridge Township is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 65,375, reflecting an increase of 4,919 (+8.1%) from the 60,456 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 3,981 (+7.0%) from the 56,475 counted in the 1990 Census. As of the 2010 Census, the township was the state's 18th largest municipality, after being the state's 21st most-populous municipality in 2000. Old Bridge is a bedroom suburb of New York City located across the Raritan Bay from Staten Island, and it is about 25 miles (40 km) from Manhattan, and about 30 miles (48 km) south of Newark.
Things to do in Old Bridge

1. Ponte Vecchio Italian Seafood Grille

3863 Highway 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857-2499 Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Highchairs Available Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +1 732-607-1650
Excellent
52%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 219 reviews

Ponte Vecchio Italian Seafood Grille

Reviewed By Kevin H - Old Bridge

One of the best steaks I have ever eaten! Staff was very friendly .Parking can be a little tough at peak time's.

2. Fiddleheads Restaurant, New American Bistro

27 E Railroad Ave, Jamesburg, NJ 08831-1432 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards American, Vegetarian Friendly Brunch, Lunch, Dinner SGD 10 - SGD 33 +1 732-521-0878
Excellent
71%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 163 reviews

Fiddleheads Restaurant, New American Bistro

BYOB New American bistro in a downtown, art-gallery setting. Amazing food and great service. Serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch (closed Monday and Tuesday).

Reviewed By MCA2241 - Chesterton, Indiana

I highly recommend this restaurant. Attention to detail and service was excellent. Food was amazing! Turbo liner burger was yummy - angus beef, French fried onion straws, bacon-onion jam, Dubliner cheese. Fries were crispy and Cole slaw was fresh, bright, and crispy. Hubby loved crab cake melt. For dessert, pecan pie cake was perfect - served warm, with whipped cream.

3. La Cucina Nouveau

167 US Highway 9, Morganville, NJ 07751-1500 Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Italian, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch +1 732-414-6822
Excellent
62%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 65 reviews

Reviewed By Randi S - Manalapan, New Jersey, United States

My all time favorite place to go. Consistently great every time! Not many people know about their great lunches but you should definitely check it out. Great place for a business lunch! The owners are very warm and engaging and the food is like being back in Italy!

4. Trattoria Ravello

14 Wilson Ave, Englishtown, NJ 07726-1576 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +1 732-792-9696
Excellent
45%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 59 reviews

Reviewed By dpg1988 - Edison, New Jersey

Recently had lunch at Trattoria Ravello with some friends. Located in a small strip center, this is a typical neighborhood Italian restaurant/pizzeria serving all the traditional dishes. Large menu to choose from. The shrimp parm was quite spicy but very good. The veal piccata was also very good and the portions were large. Prices were reasonable for the area. Ambiance is open and friendly. Wait staff very attentive. Also like the concept of having a large bowl of salad for the entire table to share. Great for lunch or a casual dinner any day of the week.

5. Jimmy's Greek American grill

210 Summerhill Rd, Spotswood, NJ 08884-1448 Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Mediterranean, Greek Lunch, Dinner +1 732-307-7169
Excellent
56%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 47 reviews

Jimmy's Greek American grill

Reviewed By windsgroup - South River, New Jersey

We were told this restaurant serves authentic Greek food. They were correct. This family owned business caters to their customers. The service and food were great. The only issue is their location in a small strip mall. If you didn't know it was there, you're going to drive by. Spotswood, NJ is a small town and businesses are grouped together. So use your GPS and you will not have any trouble finding it. The atmosphere needs an update. While it is a family-owned business, they need to update the decor. Otherwise, this a great place to eat.

6. Chocal8Kiss

285 Gordons Corner Rd, Ste 3, Manalapan, NJ 07726-3355 Delivery, Takeout, Parking Available, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner SGD 3 - SGD 12 +1 888-986-2253
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 13 reviews

Chocal8Kiss

Full service bakery and custom cake shop with a line of prepared, frozen healthy meal options, protein shakes, acai bowls, fruit smoothies, and pop bubble tea.

Reviewed By MJS0816 - New York City, New York

Planning my husband big surprise 30th Birthday Party was so stressful and the most stress was the cake at first. I did research and went to so many different bakeries and Chocal8kiss was just perfect. After walking in to Chocal8kiss I became stress free knowing that they would take care of everything and create what I wanted for the party.The cake tasting was amazing it was so hard to pick just one flavor so I went with a mini dessert bar and I am beyond happy we went with that. My husband is a big Jack Daniels fan and so we went with a Jack Daniels barrel and it looked amazing and was delicious at the same time. Thank you so much for everything. PS my husband was in love with his cake :)

7. Comfi

2638 Highway 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857-2306 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible American, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +1 732-588-5385
Excellent
68%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 113 reviews

Comfi

Reviewed By windsgroup - South River, New Jersey

My wife has been bugging me about this restaurant for weeks. They only serve breakfast and lunch. Well, today we went to find out what is all the rage. Thank heavens that we called ahead for reservations for a Saturday morning. The wait time was only a few minutes so we decided to go. When we arrived, the wait time was nearly 40 minutes without reservations. We were first to be seated because we called ahead.

The restaurant is small and most likely seats 60 people. They are expanding but the construction will not be completed for several more weeks. The waiter was terrific in explaining the menu. Why explain the menu, you say? Well, if we had to read all of the varieties of breakfast food, it would have taken 10-15 minutes. He was very helpful to point out the local favorites. I ordered the lumberjack special which has all of the meats while my wife ordered a potato pancake with a skillet of Spanish-style egg dish. The portions were extraordinarily large. Almost to the point that I could not finish it. But soldiering on, I managed to stuff my face. My wife was more polite and took have of it home.

The food quality is great. Our meals were served both hot and fresh. The taste was also well above average for a diner. The atmosphere is very cozy and family friendly. It is truly inviting to small family groups and couples. While there is a variety of booths and tables for seating, there is some counter space for those who want eat alone.

In short, this is a two thumbs up recommendation for anyone in the Old Bridge, NJ area. They also have at least one other location in NJ. So gather up the clan and head over for a great dining experience. You'll be glad you did after you have had your fill of a wonderful meal.

8. Anemos

333 Highway 9 South, Manalapan, NJ 07726 Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +1 732-414-6590
Excellent
61%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 114 reviews

Anemos

Reviewed By Lenny M - Manalapan, New Jersey

This happens to be my wife's favorite restaurant, so we are there quite often for family occasions. The food and service are both excellent. Helen, the owner, is extremely friendly and accommodating. Everything is fresh and delicious. From the pita bread, to the tzatziki sauce, to the salads and appetizers, they are all delicious. Make sure to try the keftides (greek meatballs) and the cheeses flamed at your table with brandy. All the entrees are also delicious. This is a spot not to be missed.

9. Nonna's Citi Cucina

190 Route 9 North, Englishtown, NJ 08902 Takeout, Reservations, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Private Dining, Seating, Full Bar Italian Dinner, Lunch, Late Night SGD 24 - SGD 29 +1 732-536-9050
Excellent
36%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
9%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 127 reviews

Nonna's Citi Cucina

Nonna's offers both family style and ala carte dining options.

Reviewed By Roberta K

This is a terrific place to come for happy hour. High top tables give you some privacy, good drinks and apps. And then you could continue on to the dining room and have a lovely dinner. Everyone enjoyed their food, fireplace was lovely, service was good.

10. Otilia's Cafe

529 Main St, Spotswood, NJ 08884-1689 Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Waitstaff Portuguese, European Dinner +1 732-630-2233
Excellent
82%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 16 reviews

Otilia's Cafe

Reviewed By Barbara C - Plymouth, Massachusetts

Great warm friendly service, the food was very good. I loved the homemade Chicken Soup. We enjoyed our main course selections of Picadinho Misto, 1/2 Chicken 1/2 Pork Combo, Chicken Madeira, Chicken in Garlic over Rice and our youngest member was thrilled with his chicken fingers and fries. We told the owner/server that our youngest member had severe nut allergies and were reassured that his selections were nut free. She also recommended a nut free dessert for him. The appetizer plate of Smoked Sausage, Salt Cod Fritters and Shrimp Patties was enjoyed by all of us. The plates are very large and we had a lot of take home containers. They have great crusty rolls and we tried two different desserts, Flan and a light Cream Cake, both were quite good. They do not serve alcohol. When I am back in this area I certainly will take my family there again for dinner.

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