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Top 10 Bar food in Watchung, New Jersey, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Watchung, New Jersey, United States. Watchung is a borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 5,801, reflecting an increase of 188 (+3.3%) from the 5,613 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 503 (+9.8%) from the 5,110 counted in the 1990 Census.
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10. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Overall Ratings
3 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By coachmikec
Buffalo wild wings is one of those restaurants that I always look forward to going to. Unfortunately I always leave wanting just a little bit more and I don't mean more food. It is possibly one of the most inconsistent chain restaurants in terms of the size of the wings you get and how well their cooked or overdone. I completely love the yellow curry flavored wing sauce along with jerk flavor and I have enjoyed a burger or two there. Their fries are OK because they're matchsticks and that's just not my personal favorite. the onion rings are good. Again it depends on who's cooking in the kitchen and your server.
9. Trap Rock Restaurant & Brewery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By Socks349
Iâve liked this place since it stands almost alone in the brewpub category in the area, and chose to go for an early dinner recently. Greet staff were welcoming, ambiance nice. Appetizers were good. Main courses though were hopelessly over cooked except for the one $18 burger. Salmon was the best of the entrees, smallish portion somewhat dry, served with a few inedible slices of vegetable. Haddock was a tiny portion, had more of a hockey puck appearance, rock hard. The two steaks were child-size and were charred, close to inedible. So a number of issues - line cooks were clearly out of control despite a well-functioning front of the house. There obviously was no quality control on dishes leaving the kitchen, but also underlying protein portion sizes were well below the norms for entrees in the 20s and 30s of dollars. My conclusion is Trap Rock maybe OK for a beer, snack or burger, just not for good food or dollar value if you dig deeper into the menu. We didnât get to dessert.
8. Grain & Cane
Overall Ratings
4 based on 34 reviews
WHERE COMFORT MEETS CRAFT. Grain & Cane is your home for hospitality in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. An homage to family nostalgia, our neighborhood table is built on the Connell legacy, as leading American rice and sugar cane purveyors and community ide
Reviewed By Hammbrook
Came here on recommendation of a friend. Attached to an Embassy Suites within a business park you wouldnât find this place unless you were looking it. And you should. Eclectic menu (it ranged from poutine to beignets), inviting warm atmosphere and friendly service. Open kitchen ran without chaos. Full bar. Not too noisy and tables spaced so donât feel crowded. None of our party left hungry. Outdoor dining available when weather permits (it has a fire pit but open roof). Desserts were a huge hit. Will definitely try again.
7. Bar Cilento
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By njcavalier
We âfoundâ Bar Cilento recently, have been there twice so far, and will certainly go again. The food we have tried â soups, salads, pasta, chicken, desserts, etc. â has been uniformly excellent, and the service has been great. And when they were concerned that we had been neglected by our server (we hadnât been), the watchful owners asked whether we needed help. A full bar with a great wine list and an upbeat, wekcoming atmosphere round out the picture. A great âfindâ not far from home!
6. Capital Craft
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By larrylegend28
We were going for a group outing to Stumpy's (hatchet throwing) which is next door. So, we gave Capital Craft a chance and thrilled we did. The food was really good. We got a bunch of appetizers (loaded tots, crispy brussels sprouts, wings, and pretzels)....also had chicken sandwich (bummer that they were out of turkey burgers at 6 pm on a Saturday night) and salads. The beer menu was terrific as well...nice to have some options off the beaten path. It's a good place and definitely recommend it. Our server, Brielle, was friendly and attentive as well.
5. Stirling Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By joe s
I didn't know quaint little villages like this still existed in suburban New Jersey. A quiet little Railroad Station accommodates passenger trains to NYC so visitors from Manhattan came leave their cars behind and ride right up to the front door of the Stirling. It is no longer a hotel but a neighborhood pub selling short order food & specials. The wooden building in picturesque surroundings is reminiscent of the old West or at least a Jersey of long long ago. I ordered a shaved Prime Rib with cheese sandwich on a club roll. The tasty sandwich contained quality beef for a modest price of $16.95. It came with "home made" potato chips which I did not care for. However, a lot of places are now substituting these chips for fries. They are over cooked and too spicy and my hunch is that they are not "home made" but are all made by the same distributor.Please folks, go back to fries.My wife had a Black Bean Burger which was for Vegans, with chipolte sauce.There were too other guests and our entire lunch with soft drinks only came to $65 for 4 people. The ratio of staff to patrons was high so service was prompt.The Stirling is the perfect spot if you are headed to The Great Swamp National Wildlife Reserve which is a short drive away.
4. Dunellen Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By Rick E
The menu had so many tempting items. I went with the Chicken Parmesan dinner. My wife had a Mushroom and Swiss burger. Both were wonderful. The burger was very large and my wife enjoyed it and took home half. My Chicken Parmesan on linguine with homemade marinara was amazing. The chicken so tender and plentiful. Service was great and personable, despite the restaurant being very busy. A very enjoyable dinner. Weâll be back for sure.
3. Darby Road Public House and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By Dneuburger
This laid-back pub in Scotch Plains is a great place to go and grab lunch, dinner or a quick drink. The staff is very nice and the food is good too. I had a burger and had asked for well-done fries. Most places under cook the fries but this place got it right! And the food was very good. I recommend this place for a casual bite to eat or a drink at the bar.
2. Stage House Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 209 reviews
Three dining options: First, The original StageHouse Restaurant, offering fine dining in an elegant county inn setting. Built in 1737 this historic inn boasts many small dining rooms with a fireplace in each room. The Stage House Restaurant offers an ala
Reviewed By V3083BImarkb
This is a big location, including snug dining spaces, an airy barroom, and even a courtyard for outdoor dining, weather permitting. I went for the pan seared black bass, which was cooked just right, and served with an interesting mix of veggies that each contributed their own flavour and texture to the mix: fennel, broccoli rabe, roasted shallots, butternut squash, and mustard sauce â very nicely balanced, and well presented too.
Where to eat Mexican food in Watchung: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Uproot Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By joea24
We have been to uproot a few times, however, this past week end was disappointing. Service was so so. And the portions were on the small side. Now, I wasn't expecting your typical NJ Italian Restaurant portion, but $32 for 4 small scallops was on the small side. Even my wife who enjoys smaller entree's commented on how little there was. Also, the salmon entree was on the small side as well. This combined with the so so service lead to a disappointing visit.
