Restaurants in Metuchen

“Frequent customer, but always blown away with the freshness of their summer menu. The shrimply the best tacos, which was originally on a tostada last summer, was just as amazing, but didn’t sit as heavy as a tostada. Love the move to a light tortilla. The Mexi-Avo toast was so filling and the flavors melted together so nicely. Don’t forget the decor inside is so cozy, boho/havana vibe and perfect for a date or girl’s brunch. 10/10”

“Beautiful place . Excellent service - fantastic food and beautiful atmosphere !!!”

“Homemade pasta and wood fired pizza.”

“We love soul bowls! Always a great experience and even got a discount for my birthday! I would recommend trying soul bowls !”

“Absolutely amazing service. My husband and I happened to come across from Staten Island where we are visiting his Grandmother (we are from Hampton, VA). Let me tell you this spot did not disappoint. Nestled in beautiful area, we’re welcoming faces, great customer service and the most amazing tasting Boba Tea! We will definitely be back when we are in the area again! We highly recommend you checking out Boba Time Tea!!!”

“This is hands down the best restaurant in NJ right now. The 8 course tasting menu is phenomenal, each dish balanced with unique flavors and texture, and beautiful plated. Our server explained each dish in detail, was extremely knowledgeable of the ingredients and dishes, and very friendly. He consistently topped off our drinks as needed and meticulously provided a new place setting for each course. The ambiance was very relaxing as we sat on the 2nd floor, with beautiful hip, modern decor. I was particularly intrigued by the faucet in the bathroom which was very unique. The overall attention to detail from the concept and design to the food and service is what sets it apart. Fine dining at its best with a relaxed atmosphere that easily compares to a Michelin star restaurant.

Free on site parking is available and it is a BYOB. A liquor store is conveniently located next door in case you forget to bring your libations.”

“Had breakfast here early on a Saturday with a friend. Food was good for sure. However, EVERY person working at this restaurant attended to us. We had a hard time finishing one sentence of our conversation without being asked how things were or if we wanted more coffee. I'm serious, no fewer than 6 people visited our table. Our waitress, Marissa, was personable and helpful; she was taking care of us very well. The 1-star for atmosphere was because the OWNER came to our table and asked if we wanted more coffee. I declined, but my friend accepted. I swear she did this just to make him go away as Marissa had offered us coffee moments before and she'd declined. THEN WE OVERHEAR the manager giving Marissa a hard time because we ACCEPTED COFFEE. His assumption was that she had not been attending to us instead of understanding that women know that the male ego has a hard time with the word NO. Not only should management not be giving a good waitress a hard time, they certainly should not do it where customers can hear. Gross!”

“Had the chef's special the brunch waffle. Wonderful creation of zesty , sweet & savory of flavors. Topped off with powdered fried chicken, yes it goes and sweet/smokey chipotle sauce 😋. 👍”

“First time here. Maria's is fantastic the menu is huge with many wonderful dishes.The service was spot on and friendly.Will be here again.”

“Pho One is consistently a great choice. Tasty food, big portions, good price. Service has been quick every time we came in. I highly recommend this place.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not sure how difficult navigating their double door is but once inside, it's a spacious place, should be good.”

“the staff is excellent nahum end sulma yarixa the guy who helps you select the food for the bowl is amazing. also the manager at night is also very sweet! great environment! food is amazing. they also have specials and also can get points. the service is above and beyond”

“Brewed Awakening is the perfect spot for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. The food is consistently delicious, and some of my favorites include the BLT Sandwich (always made to perfection), the omelettes, and their Apple Caramel Butter Latte—a delightful seasonal treat. I first discovered the latte through a social media post a few weeks ago, and now Brewed Awakening has become my go-to spot every Sunday for a relaxing meal. The service is always warm and welcoming. Annie, the owner, often makes an appearance on the floor, either serving or checking in with guests to ensure they’re enjoying their visit. Her kindness and genuine hospitality make the experience even more special. I highly recommend stopping by Brewed Awakening for a delicious meal and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. You won’t be disappointed!”

“Fabulous dining experience at The Greek on Main! Recommended by our son! Appetizers were amazing! Fig & Goat Cheese Flatbread Haloumi Fries- Feta and roasted red pepper aioli. So good! Tomato salad! Enjoyed two entrée specials!- Shrimp and Pork- Delicious! The prawns and lamb shank were well prepared! Dessert and tea! Perfectly ended the night! Our Server Lovely was truly lovely!! Attentive and friendly! She knew the menu well and answered all our questions! Thank you Lovely! Bring your own alcohol! Make reservations! Highly recommend”

“Best pizza 😊 really friendly nice place”

“The best team of sub specialists you can ever meet. They are always friendly and helpful and quick with their ability to fill orders. They speak to each other with respect too . Thankful that these guys are in Meruchen”

“Loved this cute little place!!! My daughter and I were out and about, and wanted to get some coffee, but not from the regular “chain” coffee shop, so after a quick search, we headed to Metuchen. We were lucky enough to get parking right outside, and walked in to be pleasantly surprised by the esthetic vibe. Everything was super clean, and we were greeted right away by the super friendly employee. My daughter ordered a cappuccino and I got iced coffee. We also got a cheese and pesto savory pastry and a passion fruit and coconut tres leches dessert. Everything was delicious!!!!! Thanks for the enjoyable experience. We will definitely return.”

“Great experience here.

Tons of ice cream flavors to choose from and very reasonably priced.

The young servers were very friendly and efficient...kudos to them.

Conveniently located right on Main Street with lots of street parking in the immediate area.

Lots of food options in the area as well...this is a great post-dinner dessert option.”

“We tried the new drinks - Buko Pandan___ and Cassava Latte (pardon me, I forgot the exact names),they both were soooo good!”

“Absolutely delicious! Highly recommend:)”

“I had the shrimp with Bok choy. It was delicious. The food took a while to come out, but it was worth the wait.”

“Alyssa our server was very attentive We had an Awesome experience! The drinks were out fast and our food was Great!”

“OMG..Amelia & Rose Hot Chocolate Bombs are the ultimate treat!! There explode perfectly even in dairy free milk❤️ ..and the packaging is do beautiful.. They were a hit on Christmas 🎄 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Food is awesome. Service is top notch.”

“My friends and I love getting ramen at Menya!

The ramen is absolutely delicious (especially on a cold day) and the couple/family pricing is unbeatable.

Aaron is usually our server and he makes the dining experience 10x better.

If you’re in Metuchen and want a good ramen check them out!”

“Akihi is amazing! I tried the crispy chicken and I’m absolutely in love with it. Also had the Oreo waffle and the double chocolate waffle — they completely stole my heart! This place has such a cute vibe and cozy seating. It does get really busy, but honestly, every minute is worth the wait. I’m obsessed — love this place”

“Food is excellent great people work here”

“Great place. Helpful staff and clientele. Prices are awesome for sandwiches. The only issue is going early. It's really busy around 7-7:30 am and parking is difficult. It's because it is such a great place; worth short-term frustration. Tops in my book

Parking: Locals love it as well as people I work with in a town nearby. Now I am sold on this place”

“Beautiful atmosphere friendly wait staff delicious appetizers and even better main course next up vanilla crème brûlée”

“Had my 50th birthday dinner party at Lola’s

Had about 50 people and everyone loved the food. It was AMAZING !

Great place to eat . Will be back for sure”

“Love it hot and spicy nice”

“Superior quality ingredients result in an amazing Italian Ice. Couple that with the greatest staff (and owner!) and you’ve got a winner! If you haven’t tried it, get over to Metuchen and experience this amazing ice!”

“You want great food prepared the way you requested w/ some REAL down to earth people that treat new customers like regulars and remember what you ordered from day to day, then come to this place …… The lady behind the counter actually reminds me of the old school deli workers I so love about Brooklyn and the times that customer service actually meant something to someone! You can tell by the vibe and customers in there that this place is a blessing to the community. Keep up the good work and I hope to be back daily for years to come!”

“Perfect Sunday night take out!”

“delicious..great lunch specials!!”

“Street parking but it's plentiful for the area so you won't have any issues.

The interior is beautiful with lots of photo opporunities inside.

Their cappuccino is just right. Guava pastry is good. They have empanadas and other patry items like cupcakes, brownies, macarons, etc.

Worth a stop if you have time and are in the area.

They make cakes for special occasions as well.”

“Best place ever Dalia and the Staff Thanks agin for Great Catering For our son Bar mitzvah”

“Good food. Very slow service. Need to get the TVs to work or at least hire staff that are able to change the channels on them.”

“I love Portuguese BBQ as my husband takes home from Linden near his work. I always say it would taste better if they grill Pork /chicken crisper/well done. We went to this new place on our way home to try. OH MY MY I FOUND WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR &FLAVOR!!!! DELLLLIIIICCCCIIOOUUUSSSSSS!!!!!”

“surprised to see the low ratings, the food is pretty good and ambiance is vibrant yet nice & low key. I’m afraid the people complaining about operating fees and mandatory tip don’t read the news about how difficult it has become to operate a restaurant business during these times - it’s either drive up the cost of the menu or add in a fee (either way you’re going to get an up charge because this is the state of the economy)”

“I love family style dinner and enjoying an evening with my other half”

“soooo good definitely recommend coming here if you're a sushi lover”

“I love the sushi here. It is so fresh and has the highest quality. I eat here twice a week. definitely recommend their spicy salmon and thai fried rice. I have never had better fried rice from anywhere before.”

“Great time so wonderful 🥂”

“Amazing page with great food. God bless you”

“Tasty Cinnamon and Good customer service 😋”

“Edit: posted a year ago but i STILLL COME HERE.

I've come here abt 20*** times so far and I've never had a bad food experience. I've had sushi from a lot of other AYCE, all you can eat, sushi places and I think this one is the best in terms of quality and variety. It's about $30 per person.

The fish here tastes fresh and NOT watered down like other places I've been to. The miso soup is good here too, it doesn't taste artificial and sweet like other places.

The special rolls are a little questionable, there are a lot of special rolls that aren't my type and extremely filling but I like the sashimi and regular rolls. The salmon is good here, so I always get salmon sashimi and Alaska rolls.

They also have other foods available in their AYCE like shumai, sesame chicken, lo mein, and calamari, takoyaki, etc. Most of their non-sushi items are good too. I have some friends who don't like seafood but they still get the ayce.

ONE THING TO NOTE, if you come here with a party of 5 or more, you will be charged a 15% service fee.”

“Awesome service and menu. Greatttttt food. Robert Vidal”

“My fiancee and I truly enjoyed our meal we had tonight. She had the cornbeef and cabbage & a cup of potato leek soup and I had the Irish breakfast. We also shared the Irish spring rolls. Everything was delicious. We will be back.”

“Great place for Gyro sandwiches and platters.The food is simply delicious !!! 😊”

“I’m T is very good restaurant”

“Fresh halal tasty food and good service. Hot is really really spicy even for regular spicy food eaters. Better to add spicy sauce on top as you like. Would come back.”

“very good food and delicious food”

“I visited the Metuchen Diner with my dad on Thursday, March 27, and we both greatly enjoyed the experience. We were slightly worried about a lunch rush, going around noon (11:30 to be more precise), but the restaurant was spacious and not overly crowded. Parking is normally difficult with its small lot, but there is ample additional parking in the back, and on the day we visited we had no problem finding a spot. The service was great and very quick, only taking about 15 minutes from ordering to get our food. Our server Mariola was especially kind and cheerful, asking about our day and giving us some menu recommendations! Both my dad and I ordered off of the lunch special menu, which provided great value, giving us a cup of soup, as well as a dessert with our orders at a flat price of $13.50 (not bad for the rising prices in food across the country). I ordered the turkey Reuben, and my dad opted for the hickory chicken sandwich. They also have a set menu for seniors which offers the same deals as the lunch menu and is a nice option for older customers. I got Matzo Ball soup to start, and my dad chose split peas; both were good. The matzo ball was on the denser and drier side of the matzah ball soups I've had. Overall, the food was good, nothing exceptional, but very satisfactory and enjoyable. The portions, even for a lunch menu, were generous, and we both found ourselves taking home the rest of our meals. The coleslaw in the turkey Reuben instead of the traditional sauerkraut was light and refreshing. The diner was lively and very clean. The booth seating was comfortable (there is a good mixture of booths and tables throughout the restaurant), and we found it to be a nice place to talk and catch up. If you are in the area and in the mood for classic and affordable diner food, I recommend checking out the Metuchen Diner.”