Great customer service! Our bartender Trish took great care of us! Very beautiful interior. Great for a pre-show dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Susan G.
It seems this "restaurant" doesn't exist anymore. The only place to dine is in the bar area, with a "bar menu." I knew this going in. What I didn't expect was the absence of service. My message for a reservation was not returned. Neither bartender acknowledged us initially. The upholstered low chairs were quite wobbly, with loose legs, and in need of new stuffing. The menu is not extensive, but it's enough. I ordered the garlic short ribs with creamy polenta. The flavor of garlic was undetectable. And the polenta -- a favorite of mine -- was complely missing, replaced by plain ol' rice. I'm not sure why waiters/servers bother to ask if everything's ok because they don't want any negative replies -- it might mean they should do something about it. I told the bartender -- because there is no wait staff at Christopher's -- about the lack of garlic and polenta. He barely had any reaction. It was like, "Oh well. Too bad." Not his responsibility I guess. The short rib and accompanying carrots and string beans was tasty. New Brunswick could realy use another middle option for dinner. Christopher's could be that, but it needs to address a lot of issues.
MMM N
The food was mehhh, the dri ks were fine..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
jeffreyk7
The choices here for a supposed 4 star hotel were minimal - and what we did order was just ok - edible but nothing to write home about.
Todd A Williams
Great place to get a cocktail before going to a show.
OlekMali
Very well stocked bar (tested only visually :) ) and delicious burgers served from the hotel kitchen. The settings are good for sitting at the bar, soli at a high table, or at a regular restaurant table. The menu is not very long but I did find several good choices to choose from.
Scott Hopkins
Stayed at this hotel for a concert across the street on a Saturday night. After the concert we went to the bar. It was 11 and they were supposed to be open until 12. On their website they promoted the bar for after the show. We got our drinks and were told we had to drink in the lobby. They were closing. They said there was no business and decided to close early. At least 20 people came in with us from the concert. Some didn't even get served. I spoke to the hotel manager. Someone from the bar was supposed to contact me, but that never happened. The customer service was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Lauren Rice
Draft beers taste like the lines are dirty. Food is mediocre. But service is the worst - they will charge you gratuity without informing you or giving you an itemized receipt. This place screams scammy, beware.
Michiel Hendrikx
The breakfast buffet has just disappeared without any notice or explanation, for two days now!
Willie Kim
Excellent seafood and great service. Everything was delicious! Can’t wait to come back!
Breakfast buffet is tasty but literally the friendliest buffet staff I’ve ever encountered
Tripp Salisbury
I was born and raised in and around New Brunswick. It is a city which I love above all others. Over the last few years I have made several unsuccessful attempts to dine at Christopher's, simply from not being able to determine if they were serving or not from their poorly designed website. Recently tried again and their voice mail reservation message is from Valentine's Day....LoL. This is June, that was February. When i mentioned it to the hotel front desk they said they've mentioned to restaurant staff countless times, so what gives?? If you guys wanna play in the big leagues, given the AMAZING resources you have directly across the street you need to have way more attention to simple detail. We're going to Salt before the show at the State Theater.
William Vincent
BEWARE! This restaurant is under new management with a completely different menu which has little resemblance to what you will find on their website or others. This review seems to be the first since 2020, and I think it is safe to ignore any reviews before 2022. Big changes for a little restaurant with no public notice. (There is ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE for not having an updated menu on their website!)BEWARE that menu options did are not that many. Of the three (3? - Really!) appetizers on the menu, one was not available and the other was a basket of fries (which is hardly an appetizer!) Entree choices were just similarly limited to 3 different salads. pizza, or burgers (served with those "appetizing" fries!) That's it. What we ordered was good, but with few options.BEWARE that I and some others before me found the chairs to be less comfortable for eating than for lounging. They are probably great chairs for a bar, but a poor choice for a restaurant. (I usually eat closer to the table.)BEWARE that our service was provided solely by one bartender who had no other assistance. He mostly did an adequate job, despite being overtaxed. For a burger joint, it was certainly not "fast" food. Had the restaurant been busier, I'm not certain that the service would have been at all satisfactory.BEWARE that a 18.5% gratuity is automatically added to your bill without any mention of that fact on the menu. That amount is not unreasonable, but it seems unfair not to make customers aware of this policy before ordering.I would have awarded 4 STARS on the basis of the food quality alone, which is the main feature I want in a restaurant. We had garlic parmesan chicken wings for an appetizer and burgers for our entrees. (I'll bet you could have guessed that from the menu options.) The chicken was quite tasty, but a little tough and dry. The burgers were tasty, succulent, and cooked precisely to our preference (medium and rare.) Those "appetizing" fries were good, too.The LOCATION, close to the State Theatre, is another plus for this little restaurant, but in all fairness there are many other great dining options just a short walk away.Finally, BEWARE that Christopher's no longer honors dining certificates sold in their name through Restaurants.com. The manager informed me with a an apology, but with no offer to comp any part of our meal, even the iced tea. I expected better treatment than that, but I didn't actually press him on it further. The dining certificate was one reason I chose this restaurant, and I will probably choose a different one next time.BOTTOM LINE, if you are looking for a good burger or simple salad, this is not a bad spot for a bite and a drink before catching a show at the State Theatre. Just don't expect much more.
Bill Vincent
Tasty Food, but with a very Limited Menu, under New Management. You should ignore any reviews, photos, and menus posted before 2022.
W. V.
BEWARE! This restaurant is under new management with a completely different menu which has little resemblance to what you will find on their website or on Yelp. This review seems to be the first since 2020, and I think it is safe to ignore any reviews before 2022. Big changes for a little restaurant with no public notice. (There is ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE for not having an updated menu on their website!) BEWARE that menu options did are not that many. Of the three (3? - Really!) appetizers on the menu, one was not available and the other was a basket of fries (which is hardly an appetizer!) Entree choices were just similarly limited to 3 different salads. pizza, or burgers (served with those "appetizing" fries!) That's it. What we ordered was good, but with few options. BEWARE that I and some others before me found the chairs to be less comfortable for eating than for lounging. They are probably great chairs for a bar, but a poor choice for a restaurant. (I usually eat closer to the table.) BEWARE that our service was provided solely by one bartender who had no other assistance. He mostly did an adequate job, despite being overtaxed. For a burger joint, it was certainly not "fast" food. Had the restaurant been busier, I'm not certain that the service would have been at all satisfactory. BEWARE that a 18.5% gratuity is automatically added to your bill without any mention of that fact on the menu. That amount is not unreasonable, but it seems unfair not to make customers aware of this policy before ordering. I would have awarded 4 STARS on the basis of the food quality alone, which is the main feature I want in a restaurant. We had garlic parmesan chicken wings for an appetizer and burgers for our entrees. (I'll bet you could have guessed that from the menu options.) The chicken was quite tasty, but a little tough and dry. The burgers were tasty, succulent, and cooked precisely to our preference (medium and rare.) Those "appetizing" fries were good, too. The LOCATION, close to the State Theatre, is another plus for this little restaurant, but in all fairness there are many other great dining options just a short walk away. Finally, BEWARE that Christopher's no longer honors dining certificates sold in their name through Restaurants.com. The manager informed me with a an apology, but with no offer to comp any part of our meal, even the iced tea. I expected better treatment than that, but I didn't actually press him on it further. The dining certificate was one reason I chose this restaurant, and I will probably choose a different one next time. BOTTOM LINE, if you are looking for a good burger or simple salad, this is not a bad spot for a bite and a drink before catching a show at the State Theatre. Just don't expect much more.
Great customer service! Our bartender Trish took great care of us! Very beautiful interior. Great for a pre-show dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
It seems this "restaurant" doesn't exist anymore. The only place to dine is in the bar area, with a "bar menu." I knew this going in. What I didn't expect was the absence of service. My message for a reservation was not returned. Neither bartender acknowledged us initially. The upholstered low chairs were quite wobbly, with loose legs, and in need of new stuffing. The menu is not extensive, but it's enough. I ordered the garlic short ribs with creamy polenta. The flavor of garlic was undetectable. And the polenta -- a favorite of mine -- was complely missing, replaced by plain ol' rice. I'm not sure why waiters/servers bother to ask if everything's ok because they don't want any negative replies -- it might mean they should do something about it. I told the bartender -- because there is no wait staff at Christopher's -- about the lack of garlic and polenta. He barely had any reaction. It was like, "Oh well. Too bad." Not his responsibility I guess. The short rib and accompanying carrots and string beans was tasty. New Brunswick could realy use another middle option for dinner. Christopher's could be that, but it needs to address a lot of issues.
The food was mehhh, the dri ks were fine..
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
The choices here for a supposed 4 star hotel were minimal - and what we did order was just ok - edible but nothing to write home about.
Great place to get a cocktail before going to a show.
Very well stocked bar (tested only visually :) ) and delicious burgers served from the hotel kitchen. The settings are good for sitting at the bar, soli at a high table, or at a regular restaurant table. The menu is not very long but I did find several good choices to choose from.
Stayed at this hotel for a concert across the street on a Saturday night. After the concert we went to the bar. It was 11 and they were supposed to be open until 12. On their website they promoted the bar for after the show. We got our drinks and were told we had to drink in the lobby. They were closing. They said there was no business and decided to close early. At least 20 people came in with us from the concert. Some didn't even get served. I spoke to the hotel manager. Someone from the bar was supposed to contact me, but that never happened. The customer service was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
Draft beers taste like the lines are dirty. Food is mediocre. But service is the worst - they will charge you gratuity without informing you or giving you an itemized receipt. This place screams scammy, beware.
The breakfast buffet has just disappeared without any notice or explanation, for two days now!
Excellent seafood and great service. Everything was delicious! Can’t wait to come back!
Restaurantji Recommends
Breakfast buffet is tasty but literally the friendliest buffet staff I’ve ever encountered
I was born and raised in and around New Brunswick. It is a city which I love above all others. Over the last few years I have made several unsuccessful attempts to dine at Christopher's, simply from not being able to determine if they were serving or not from their poorly designed website. Recently tried again and their voice mail reservation message is from Valentine's Day....LoL. This is June, that was February. When i mentioned it to the hotel front desk they said they've mentioned to restaurant staff countless times, so what gives?? If you guys wanna play in the big leagues, given the AMAZING resources you have directly across the street you need to have way more attention to simple detail. We're going to Salt before the show at the State Theater.
BEWARE! This restaurant is under new management with a completely different menu which has little resemblance to what you will find on their website or others. This review seems to be the first since 2020, and I think it is safe to ignore any reviews before 2022. Big changes for a little restaurant with no public notice. (There is ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE for not having an updated menu on their website!)BEWARE that menu options did are not that many. Of the three (3? - Really!) appetizers on the menu, one was not available and the other was a basket of fries (which is hardly an appetizer!) Entree choices were just similarly limited to 3 different salads. pizza, or burgers (served with those "appetizing" fries!) That's it. What we ordered was good, but with few options.BEWARE that I and some others before me found the chairs to be less comfortable for eating than for lounging. They are probably great chairs for a bar, but a poor choice for a restaurant. (I usually eat closer to the table.)BEWARE that our service was provided solely by one bartender who had no other assistance. He mostly did an adequate job, despite being overtaxed. For a burger joint, it was certainly not "fast" food. Had the restaurant been busier, I'm not certain that the service would have been at all satisfactory.BEWARE that a 18.5% gratuity is automatically added to your bill without any mention of that fact on the menu. That amount is not unreasonable, but it seems unfair not to make customers aware of this policy before ordering.I would have awarded 4 STARS on the basis of the food quality alone, which is the main feature I want in a restaurant. We had garlic parmesan chicken wings for an appetizer and burgers for our entrees. (I'll bet you could have guessed that from the menu options.) The chicken was quite tasty, but a little tough and dry. The burgers were tasty, succulent, and cooked precisely to our preference (medium and rare.) Those "appetizing" fries were good, too.The LOCATION, close to the State Theatre, is another plus for this little restaurant, but in all fairness there are many other great dining options just a short walk away.Finally, BEWARE that Christopher's no longer honors dining certificates sold in their name through Restaurants.com. The manager informed me with a an apology, but with no offer to comp any part of our meal, even the iced tea. I expected better treatment than that, but I didn't actually press him on it further. The dining certificate was one reason I chose this restaurant, and I will probably choose a different one next time.BOTTOM LINE, if you are looking for a good burger or simple salad, this is not a bad spot for a bite and a drink before catching a show at the State Theatre. Just don't expect much more.
Tasty Food, but with a very Limited Menu, under New Management. You should ignore any reviews, photos, and menus posted before 2022.
BEWARE! This restaurant is under new management with a completely different menu which has little resemblance to what you will find on their website or on Yelp. This review seems to be the first since 2020, and I think it is safe to ignore any reviews before 2022. Big changes for a little restaurant with no public notice. (There is ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE for not having an updated menu on their website!) BEWARE that menu options did are not that many. Of the three (3? - Really!) appetizers on the menu, one was not available and the other was a basket of fries (which is hardly an appetizer!) Entree choices were just similarly limited to 3 different salads. pizza, or burgers (served with those "appetizing" fries!) That's it. What we ordered was good, but with few options. BEWARE that I and some others before me found the chairs to be less comfortable for eating than for lounging. They are probably great chairs for a bar, but a poor choice for a restaurant. (I usually eat closer to the table.) BEWARE that our service was provided solely by one bartender who had no other assistance. He mostly did an adequate job, despite being overtaxed. For a burger joint, it was certainly not "fast" food. Had the restaurant been busier, I'm not certain that the service would have been at all satisfactory. BEWARE that a 18.5% gratuity is automatically added to your bill without any mention of that fact on the menu. That amount is not unreasonable, but it seems unfair not to make customers aware of this policy before ordering. I would have awarded 4 STARS on the basis of the food quality alone, which is the main feature I want in a restaurant. We had garlic parmesan chicken wings for an appetizer and burgers for our entrees. (I'll bet you could have guessed that from the menu options.) The chicken was quite tasty, but a little tough and dry. The burgers were tasty, succulent, and cooked precisely to our preference (medium and rare.) Those "appetizing" fries were good, too. The LOCATION, close to the State Theatre, is another plus for this little restaurant, but in all fairness there are many other great dining options just a short walk away. Finally, BEWARE that Christopher's no longer honors dining certificates sold in their name through Restaurants.com. The manager informed me with a an apology, but with no offer to comp any part of our meal, even the iced tea. I expected better treatment than that, but I didn't actually press him on it further. The dining certificate was one reason I chose this restaurant, and I will probably choose a different one next time. BOTTOM LINE, if you are looking for a good burger or simple salad, this is not a bad spot for a bite and a drink before catching a show at the State Theatre. Just don't expect much more.