Best Casual Restaurants in Metuchen

I went there for lunch on a Saturday. The place was mostly empty, the reservations were not required. I had the New England clam chowder and it was one of the best i ever had. I also had a salad with shrimp. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, not overcooked like many places. My dining companion had the chicken tenders with fries. She is not much of a seafood eater. She said the chicken lacked seasoning and the fries tasted like they were cooked in old oil. My companion has fast food restaurant experience from her teenage years. I would go back to try the big seafood boils they offer. A table nearby to ours ordered a boil and it smelled amazing.

When I spend time in this establishment, I feel welcomed with open arms. The atmosphere is inviting, calming, and relaxing. I enjoy the variety of food choices. The ambience with TV, music, and glass fireplace is great! Thank you for a great experience after work.

Awesome experience. Food and service were excellent. Enjoyed it

The restaurant was beautiful. The atmosphere the lighting the music was perfect. The food was amazing. As well as the drinks. The only two problems I had was when making the reservation online with open table, they ask if you request anything special for that day and I requested to have something sparkly and elaborate come out either with my wife's drink or with a cake being that it was her birthday that never happened you could imagine my embarrassment when numerous people sitting around us got what they requested by the staff singing Happy Birthday but my wife got nothing. I was very unhappy about that but I was able to sing for her once we got home. The second problem I had was really with the spacing of the tables in the restaurant it's kind of crowded and until someone sitting next to you gets up and leaves really don't have any room to be comfortable. Overall the restaurant is four out of five stars.

This is my favorite tradition! The staff all seem excited and happy as well.