Restaurants in East Brunswick

“Fresh, flavorful, great quality. well seasoned with awesome layers of flavors. beyond impressed. out of towner who swung in for a quick meal before a show. byob is an awesome touch and makes up for the slightly higher pricing. service is great too with knowledgeable and friendly staff. 5/5”

“Great place to have delicious food at good prices . The waitstaff was sooo friendly”

“The restaurant was very clean, and the food was absolutely delicious. Our server was also very friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. My only comment is about the Turkish coffee and tea — I was expecting a more authentic preparation rather than something closer to espresso, especially since we came for the experience. That said, overall, the food was excellent, and we really enjoyed our visit”

“Kamayan feast........always an awesome time with delicious food and the nicest folks who own this cool cooking school and restaurant! Thanks as always Paul and Maricel!”

“Bonefish Grill
(Located in Brunswick Commons)
335 Route 18
East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Table Bread
Bang Bang Shrimp
Chimichurri Bistro Filet
Lily’s Chicken

Although this restaurant may be a chain, they doesn’t mean the food will be less than stellar.

My girlfriend and I had a flawless dinner in this seafood restaurant.

Table bread:
The bread was served warm; I especially loved dipping the bread in the pesto filled olive oil.

Bang bang shrimp:
This signature appetizer was piled high and deep with shrimp with shredded lettuce at the bottom. The seafood was smothered in sweet Thai chili sauce and sriracha.

Be sure to mix the lettuce with the shrimp.

Chopsticks are included, but they are not necessary.

Chimichurri Bistro Filet:
The tender, juicy 8-ounce steak was served medium rare.

Pre-slicing the steak is a great convenience because that’s one less kitchen utensil you will need.😊

The chimichurri sauce was beyond phenomenal. In addition to the steak, I also smothered it in the side dishes.

Lily’s Chicken:
The chicken had a variety of toppings which included goat cheese, spinach and artichokes. It was undoubtedly one of my favorite plates.

It was a perfect dining experience at a seafood restaurant and we didn’t even order seafood entrées!

#bonefishgrill #bonefishgrilleastbrunswick #bangbangshrimp #lilyschicken #chimichurribistrofilet”

“Amazing sushi! I would definitely recommend coming here to eat, especially the dinner for two.”

“I had asked for a quiet table both through Open Table and by calling Gusto directly and leaving a message. There was live music and we wanted to be able to talk. The hostess tried to put us in one of the 2 tables closest to the music. We said again that we requested a quiet table and she said oh, yes I see. Ended up in the back under the stairs which was better. Our waitress was great and patient and came back to check with us just often enough that we didn't need to look for her. We started with the ginger calamari which was very tasty and pretty tender and included strips of ripe mango and red peppers. She had the chicken Parmesan which she said was very good and enough for 2 people; she took half home. I had a salad of fresh peaches and heirloom tomatoes from the specials menu, to which I added grilled chicken. It was very good and just the right amount to finish. Skipped dessert- maybe next time.”

“Wonderful food and great service.”

“Great Atmosphere! Service was amazing! Waitress was super nice and suggested good food! Ordered stuffed Ziti Fritta which was amazing appetizer, salad, chicken and Gnocchi soup were good, create your own pasta with rigatoni, chicken and five cheese sauce was also delicious. Stuffed chicken marsala that we ordered was average. Finally don’t forget the mint chocolate to finish it off. 😊”

“Best meat products around. Sausage, hot dogs, kielbasa. The woman (owner) behind the counter is the best. All made in house. Chef approved.

Parking: plenty right next door.”

“Always amazing food!! And great staff!! French dip is my recommendation!”

“Top sushi restaurant in East Brunz; service and quality of dishes are top shelf. You won’t be disappointed!”

“We had lunch on Saturday afternoon. I would rate the food as pretty good, and better than Red Lobster which is right across Rt. 18. However the presentation of the food leaves a good deal to be desired. They serve on paper strays with plastic spoons. Paper would be fine if it was of a higher / thicker quality. The plastic utensils would also be fine if they weren’t of the kiddie party variety. The We had soft shelled crab, fried shrimp and catfish with boiled Cajun pototes and French fries. All of the food was good, neither over cooked not undercooked. The soft shell carb was pretty good. What was annoying was that the (soupy) boiled potato(s) side dish was served in a Saran Wrap baggie tied in a knot and put in the same paper tray with the fried soft shell crab. It was hard to tear it open without spilling the contents all over the table. However the side dish potatoes were good. The problem was the plating. The French fries were also good, neither overcooked nor undercooked and tender. While the food is good you and the restaurant is decently decorated, you get the impression that they have a very very tight budget for necessities as in utensils, plates and trays. Nevertheless we will eat there again or have their food delivered. They do not have a delivery service so you must use Uber or Doordash.”

“Nice atmosphere food good plus lots of sports”

“really delicious food, excellent service and nice music. i'm very respectful of their”

“1st and last time coming here. With the price of the buffet you would think they will have more food selections. The food was nasty, cold and dry. The hibachi was closed and the steak they did make and put out was cold, tough and been sitting out for a while. Crabs were cold and small they were stingy with putting everything out in small portions. Didn't have any snow crabs like they advertise. The bubble tea was free so my children didn't know upon leaving we had to pay for it. The rude receptionist ran and chased us down out the door and snatched them out my kids hands. If she wasn't so rude i would of went back to pay for them. I spent a total of $267 including $40 tip for nasty buffet and service. False advertising on social media made me come here. Never again”

“I've been going to this place since I was a kid with my mother and Grandmother. the bologna is delicious. the kielbasa is amazing. the handmade pierogies, so good. I now take my kids there..”

“Long time patrons but Blue Water has gone downhill over the last several years as far as seafood choices and food taste. Seafood Fra Diavolo ordered medium was tasteless and calamari were the Shop n Stop frozen rings. Key Lime pie slice the size for a mouse maybe and tasteless, no presentation like back in the day. Another “ former “ old time patron sitting next to us was furious as his swordfish was maybe 1/4” thick. We both agreed never to visit Blue Water again. We both remembered when it was the best ! My spouse and I were customers when the place would be packed now 4 tables only at 6:30pm ( guessing others feel the same) and long gone is the special menu had lobster cakes, halibut, monk fish , red snapper etc. Sadly and honestly not even better than a pizza restaurant but 3x the price. Bye Blue Water Seafood .”

“Service is very poor waiters no type training seat you and just leave you food burning up on grill”

“Amazing products: sausages, display, bread!
But the pancakes are something terrible, the pancakes themselves fall apart, the meat in them is sour and still has bones!!! Well, how could this be allowed to happen with pancakes???? Disgusting pancakes and meat in them ((((”

“Food was delicious..nice size lunch portion and very reasonable pricing.”

“We come from a far place and we only stopped by to have a quick snack, The tea was absolutely delicious and we got the appetizer Rotee Pancake with the chicken curry included! The spice and flavor was amazing! I recommend it 100%”

“I always appreciate Jax the Bartender at Hooters Of Brunswick NJ! Jax takes Great Care of her Customers, and has a Fun Personality! Jax is also a great Supporter of her fellow Hooters Ladies, as well as the Management . I became a Regular at Hooters Of Brunswick NJ because of Jax! -Fred B”

“The hibachi was great, plenty of food! Will go back again”

“Had an amazing dining experience at N Thai Palace, a family-owned restaurant serving authentic Thai cuisine since 2012! From the comforting Tom Yum Soup and crispy vegetable spring rolls to the flavorful basil fried rice and shrimp pad Thai, every bite was incredible. The highlight? Their coconut fried ice cream! Trust me, it’s worth a trip just for dessert. It was great meeting Syed, the owner, who shared how they can customize dishes without onions and garlic—a perfect option for those who are Jain or Swaminarayan. The restaurant was buzzing with happy diners, and now I see why. Highly recommend checking them out!”

“Date :10/11/2024. Pizza incorrect
Date :10/11/2024. Thanks for the call back ,new day better customer service. Thanks papa John’s one of the best pizza franchise”

“The food is 4 stars as a hotel restaurant. Food was just ok ... some good, some mediocre. I was staying next door at the Residence Inn so this was really the only place that was within a short/medium walk. I went a second time without hesitation. The third night i didnt really want to, but wanted to drive even less. App portions were huge. Calamari was ok. Bbq chicken wings were great, sweet chili wings were not good. Quesadilla was really good (super greasy from all the cheese) Chicken sandwich was really good. Chicken Caesar was good but a bit too much dressing. Creme brule was very disappointing. Had low expectations for a hotel resto ... it beat them, but only by a little.”

“Awesome place, food was so good, would definitely go again and recommend”

“Love their burgers and Oreo shakes but 2 kid meals w Oreo shakes for both of them, a bacon cheeseburger and soda for me...total was abt $31 — YIKES!!! That’s why I go abt 2-3 times a year”

“Our go to burger place, love their crispy chicken burger, look forward to their new milkshake flavors!”

“Always friendly and courteous. Food is always tasty. :)”

“Great + fast service! Delicious”

“I went here tonight for my father’s birthday and the experience overall was wonderful. The staff were so kind and welcoming, our waitress was friendly and engaging, and the food was absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to go back and try more stuff off the menu. Also the tres leches was some of the best I’ve ever had 🤤”

“Delicious ice cream and wonderful service!”

“Traveling through to the beach and we stopped for lunch. Very personable (thought he was the owner but confirmed he did not own it). Food was delicious! We will definitely go back again if we are in the area in the future!”

“I've had the best pizza and the food was cooked well. on many orders take out and dine in one of the best places when shopping at mid state mall.”

“New menu fantastic. Don't drive by this diner, stop! Food excellent, service on spot, owner does everything, fantastic cook, friendly, made to order. Best kept secret in the area. Try it, you will like it. My husband and I have been customers for years. Just keeps getting better.”

“Great staff, meal options, and service! We order often and always enjoy the food and generous portions. Everyone is nice and friendly. It’s also located in a convenient area - easy to go in, order and get exactly what you want! It’s halal and has vegetarian options also so it appeals to all customers. Highly recommend 👍”

“The most amazing pizza and Italian dishes you will ever eat! Super fresh and always delicious! The owners are the sweetest and truly make you feel special every time you visit. We’ve been customers since they were located in the Meyers parking lot, however, we’ve moved in the last few years and are unable to get our fix of Bella La Pizzeria greatness since. We travel over 3 hours for the best pizza and meals because the food is that delicious! I’m sitting here in heaven this evening enjoying a slice of their perfect pizza. Yummmm!!!…….”

“Awesome flavor. Great portion.”

“Writing a book has always been considered the hardest task... until the moment of choosing between a sweet or savory breakfast at Cozy Cup! Deciding between the perfect egg white omelet and that fruit French toast was a challenge. Choosing both brought joy to the taste buds (and stomach). Now, fueled by deliciousness, the task of crafting a song about Uncle Matty's incredible story begins! It might just be my most delicious song yet! #CozyCupProblems #BreakfastDecisions #AuthorFuel #EggcellentChoices #FruitFanatic #UncleMattySong #JimFarrellAuthor”

“We ordered our thanksgiving dinner from here, and everything was AMAZING! Turkey, cornbread stuffing, Mac & cheese, mashed potatoes and apple crumb pie for dessert. Everything was delicious! We always love their food & would highly recommend!”

“I don’t get what all the hype is all about. It’s definitely good pizza, the best in this area but they’re the priciest. The location absolutely sucks. Parking is even worse. With all the money that place makes ud think they’d get a better location.
I came to eat w my 5 year old during dinner time and we ended up going somewhere else cause there wasn’t any tables.
The guys working are kinda hot tho :)”

“Great food. Great prices.”

“Love their Bento boxes!!!”

“Best fruit cake I ever had”

“This is a convenient little coffee bar in the hotel. There aren't any coffee makers in rooms and the restaurant's kitchen is not open until noon so it is the only option for coffee and breakfast. The coffee was good and the service was great, though not staffed for large orders or a line. Food options are limited.
There is only the lobby seating as this shares the same counter as the check in desk, so need to take it to your room or find a table in another part of the lobby to sit, or near the bar if that's allowed. The lobby is quite lovely.

Dietary restrictions: Minimal information available about prepared foods (muffins, Danish), no labels for GF, etc”

“Very clean restaurant, Food Delicious, Waitress Lee courteous, polite, so nice a pleasure to talk to. Will definetely go back.”

“I am Polish-American and this food tastes like my Babci made it. Food was outstanding: Pork Cutlet,Pierogie, Fish,and cucumber salad. Best Bigos ever! Scrumptious deserts. Friendly and efficient staff. I didn't even get a chance to look through all the store had to offer. It was clean and bright. Can't wait to go back there.”

“So the food was really good, The only problem I had was that I ordered fried rice without onions, and they even wrote it on the receipt no onions, but still decided to add it in there, I completely understand if you can”t order it without but it was just tedious having to pick through it, but I would recommend this place”

“Stopped on our way back home (NH) when passing through and the food was excellent!! Best subs! And the staff was super friendly ♥️ 10/10 recommend”

“We needed a place to get together after a game with a lot of people. The Colonial didn’t hesitate when I said 20 people. We came and they sat us in the back so we could all be together. Phil and Pedro were an amazing team. They organized our checks by family and all of our food came out hot, fast and delicious. So very thankful for this option in the area!”

“Yes, it was to meet my friends and have brunch. Everything was great but they do need to tell you that they need to mention any fruits that goes on your pancakes or the side that they come cold that is my only complaint you have to let them know that you would like your fruits warmed up”

“I ate here a few years ago - don't recall my whole meal but i remember it was good - love mint chuntey. The manager / staff was friendly. The space is small but organized and clean. Recently i ordered through uber eats - they had a buy one get one free promo on the chicken tikka. I also got a few orders of garlic naan. The chicken tikka with rice was good - moist chicken, good flavor and not too spicy. However the garlic naan was disappointing - it was a tad bit salty but mostly the bread was flat and dense - it should be a little more fluffy with a nice chew. Hope they read this and improve it - would give it another try.”

“Brought my girls soccer team in this afternoon to celebrate our 1st place soccer season. Great service, pizza was good and John was very helpful.”

“I had a vegan chicken fat cat sandwich. It was so good. Daughter had a vegan hot dog with sauerkraut. But she ate it too fast for a picture. It was so nice to have so many plant-based options at a casual stop I enjoyed as a kid.”

“The most amazing pizza and Italian dishes you will ever eat! Super fresh and always delicious! The owners are the sweetest and truly make you feel special every time you visit. We’ve been customers since they were located in the Meyers parking lot, however, we’ve moved in the last few years and are unable to get our fix of Bella La Pizzeria greatness since. We travel over 3 hours for the best pizza and meals because the food is that delicious! I’m sitting here in heaven this evening enjoying a slice of their perfect pizza. Yummmm!!!…….”

“Great food and a pleasant staff. Best in the area.”

“Ukrainian Flag flying in Delaware thank you Vera and barra”

“We order from here once a week and I normally stick to the buffalo chicken salad. I ordered a Stromboli once, but never again. I squeezed about 2 lbs of oil out of it- completely gross. Fast delivery, always get our orders right. 4 stars is giving them more credit than they deserve.”

“Nice experience visiting here .. employees were friendly and happy to serve customers .. one of the best avacado toast and hot chocolate I had in all Dunkin locations”

“Amazing food and exceptional service. I love the crab rangoon, sweet& sour soup, and general tso chicken. Everything was so fresh. The lunch special was quick and simple- I love how reliable it is to order from Golden East Garden. Would recommend”

“Always fresh. Great new salad. Asian chicken. RealtorPeggy”

“Breakfast was good, service was good. our server was nice and polite with a smile.”

“delicious pizza was delivered perfectly on time. thanks for making our mothers day stress free!”

“Undeniably the finest ice cream in the entire state. Their vanilla soft serve is on another level, richer, smoother, and more flavorful than anything I’ve ever had. It’s clear why this place has been a beloved landmark since 1981. The secret? A product that speaks for itself, simply unmatched in quality.”

“Food was good Service was on point Courteous”

“There has been a marked improvement here in quality of food and service. Several times in the past we came here and waited a long time to get served mediocre food, but recently service has been prompt and cheery, and more importantly the food has been piping hot and delicious. Keep it up!”

“Best food!! The harvest salad is seriously amazing and the chicken is very fresh. Great prices for everything. Delicious sweet potato fries and chicken bites. Workers are always very nice. Love this place.”