25 Best American Restaurants in New Brunswick

“The food and drinks and atmosphere was great especially drinking the sazerac cocktail it was good“

“I have been here a total of 3 times in the last month & they have messed up my order every time… either the wrong order completely or missing items… add that to the usual lunch hour wait & yes… they need to improve the customer experience..“

“If you have not ride this placed your missing out on some of the most unbelievable mixture of food together. I rode their burger called the aggressive trust me I'd all that and so much more. Food should be illegal to taste that good altogether.
Hands down best burger spot I've been too. Tory in town make it a must on your too do list does not disappoint.“

“Always an amazing experience. I live in JC and I don’t mind driving 38minutes down to NB just so that I can be here. Keep up the good work.👍“

“We got the Bratwurst at the New Brunswick Oktoberfest. Best I ever had and I've been going to them all over the tristate area for 25 years.“

“It seemed like the restaurant was closed but my friends and I was able to order some drinks at the bar, then we moved to a table for dinner. Our server Dominic was very attentive and helpful. Chicken tasted a little too dry, but all the other food we ordered was amazing; especially brisket! It was so tender and tasty. Two of the desserts we ordered with a cup of cappuccino were phenomenal. We were so full after finishing the bbq combo plate, but sure did finish both of the desserts ? I'm glad this place is open for the public. Will definitely comeback ??‍♀️“

“Standard burger joint, with unique food combos. A lot of flavor. This was the aloo tikki burger with potatoes and peas. Was massive. Hard to eat without making a mess but tasty. Fresh - the other burger I saw steam coming out of. Would get the food again.“

“I visited the Hansel n Griddle on Easton Ave on November 25th around 3:00 pm, and I got their Popcorn Chicken Buffalo Wrap which came to be about $13.71. As a Rutgers student, I really love their location since it is conveniently close to College Ave, making it super easy to walk over and grab something before or after class. The Popcorn Chicken Buffalo Wrap tasted amazing, crispy, flavorful, and the perfect level of buffalo spice, so I honestly had no complaints.

The service was great as well. Even though there were a few other customers inside, the cashier greeted me right away and took my order quickly. My food was ready in about 10 minutes, and one of the staff members even brought it directly to my table, which I really appreciated. The inside of the restaurant was clean, warm, and had the usual busy and friendly Rutgers atmosphere. It felt comfortable enough to sit and eat without feeling rushed.

For anyone with dietary preferences, they offer options like whole wheat wraps or grilled chicken instead of fried. They also accept RU Express, which makes it convenient for students. Overall, I had a really positive experience and would easily recommend the Popcorn Buffalo Wrap to anyone looking for something filling and flavorful. In general, Hansel n Griddle is a great spot to check out!“

“I’ve been coming to Deltas for abt 4 years. The food is great and reasonably priced. However, I immediately sensed a different vibe in the atmosphere. Not bad…just different.“

“Just had my Aunt’s 80th birthday celebration at SLS and the experience could not have been better. From the planning with Judy to the day of party execution with Jane. Even the owner Mark stopped by to check in. The room was warm, the service was impeccable and the food was excellent for all 40 guests - which is no small feat. We highly recommend Stage Left and their sister restaurant Lombardi’s. A great place to make some life long memories.“

“My favorite meal at Stuff Yer Face is the Turkey Club Boli with a side order of chicken tenders with their homemade honey mustard. Yum!“

“good food and great idea for a place.“

“Me and my friend Sarina come here in the morning after our run. The man and woman behind the counter are so nice and the egg and cheese IS AMAZING!! The best after run breakfast ever. The fruit smoothies are also so good! Come here ASAP! The price was really good and reasonable.“

“Super Hot wings.. Try Super dull. Good thing I had hot mustered packs left over from YUMMY YUMMy to salvage it. :(“

“Best ever pizza one can find in whole NJ. Try once and you will be hooked forever. Highly recommend!!!“

“Five of us sat outside at Harvest Moon. Our server, Adelaide, was fun and helpful.

We enjoyed:
-Guinness cheddar burger
-Grown up cheese sticks
-Blacked chickened skewers
-Margherita pizza

We did NOT enjoy the seared tuna salad. I should have thought better than to order seared tuna (or salad) at a pub, so this was definitely my own fault.

The beer sampler was well enjoyed. I also recommend trying the Dunluce Castle stout. It is their only stout, I think, and I enjoyed. It is quite a bit lighter than Guinness but still good.

There were not a lot of dessert options.“

“Went to stop by a local cafe and saw this place! My nerdy DnD mind saw the fantasy styled tavern and absolutely decided to go! The food was delicious and it says a lot as I don't usually eat veggie burgers when I'm out. The fries were crispy and seasoned with greatness. Our server was awesome he was on par and made sure we were good. Will stop by again!“

“We had such a good waiter, bartender ( Tom) the place was quiet and the food was outstanding. from chicken dumplings to miso tofu soup, noodles chicken dishes. and a wonderful dessert Mochi tempura! great service, very good food! We will be returning ♡♡♡“

“This restaurant was worth the wait! Pros- the Sticky Asian Ribs were amazing ab do also enjoyed the Seared Ahi Tuna. The server was pleasant and the ambiance was nice. Cons- the Boom Boom Shrimp batter was too heavy for my liking and I didn’t like the flavor. There’s no parking lot dedicated to the patrons so you have to lay a meter and mine didn’t work.“

“My first time going was today for the start of restaurant week to celebrate a friends birthday. Although there was only one woman working the bar and trying to take care of tables alone (she was very pleasant and was doing her best) I still enjoyed my time there. I must say the special three course meal was outstanding for restaurant week. The roasted pear and arugula flatbread was outstanding and should be added to the regular menu. The entree was great and the crème brûlée dessert was exceptional. Chef Shannon came out to talk to us as we were the first customers for restaurant week to try the special menu items. He created the dishes and we let him know everything was delicious. My only complaint was they needed more staff on hand to be able to keep up with the amount of patrons.Someone finally came to assist the young lady who was working alone but she could have used two additional people when they opened. will prolly b bck again before the week is over for the special before it’s off the menu.“

“I love ordering here because the food is very tasty!! It is best to go before noon. Our order was fresh and made to perfection! All of the workers are very friendly and welcoming. You can always find out the prices of the items before you order. I always order multiple lunch platters for my family and it is very filling. I will absolutely order here again!!“

“Great atmosphere and great food! Beautiful girls and great music!“

“I was at Old Man Rafferty’s for a repass dinner when a server accidentally spilled food on my partner’s shirt and jacket. The manager was kind, professional, and immediately took care of everything. They covered the dry cleaning, and when the stain didn’t come out of the shirt, they reimbursed us for the very same day I asked.\n\nAccidents happen, but what stood out was how quickly and graciously the manager resolved it. (Rachel) \n\nI highly recommend this establishment for its excellent food and truly outstanding customer service.“

“I ordered Mexican pastries and bread from this location. The servers were nice and the place is wheelchair accessible (do not know the bathroom situation). There are some high counters but you can basically see all the food available through the glass. The actual breads were pretty yummy and fresh.“