18 Best Bar & Grill near Metuchen

“I recently attended an event here where we primarily stayed outside on the patio. The food served was great and the atmosphere was fun and inviting. The outside bar served our needs and we had a great time. The only issue is there is not enough parking but you can park next door in the corporate plaza with no issues. Thanks.“

“This little bar is great for dinner, drinks with friends, taco Tuesday, drinks on the porch when the weather is nice or just a random drink after work. The place is beautiful inside, and the food is delicious. I have yet to meet a staff member who is rude, inattentive or unkind in anyway. We will definitely be coming back for a long time.“

“Tons of wing flavors, I haven’t tried ALL of them, but I plan to. The wings them self are meaty, and cook crispy. I LOVE that. Pricing is regular, drinks are so good! The service was ON POINT and I can’t wait to come back and try more win flavors!“

“Great tiny hole in the wall,old school bar but awesome food the Chef Hector is so kind and cares about what he serves. I had the Munkee sandwich Grilled chicken spinach Swiss with a garlic aoile delicious . Husband had the cheese Steak awesome amount of steak. Definitely will go back. Great service from Crystal.“

“I wish I could give Stirling Hotel more than 5 stars. The atmosphere, food, service and crowd is always 10/10. This is by far one of my favorite places I have ever been to. Added bonus when there is live music! 110% my happy place! Thank you Stirling Hotel for being the best!!“

“Went to the Linwood while visiting family from out of state on a Friday night. I grew up in Linden so I was excited to see how the place has "grown up". Nicer bar, cleaner and comfortable sitting areas than my youth and MUCH better food. Service was excellent and food came out quickly. It was a descent portion and very tasty. My only complaint was the cost but that cannot be helped since the cost of everything has risen. However, $18 for a chicken sandwich seems a bit high.“

“This review is mainly about the bar and entertainment at Rocky's Bar and Grill. Since I have never eaten there (yet) I am not rating the food. First, with so many local bars having entertainment closing/closed since covid, I'm greatful for those surviving and some thriving providing musical entertainment whether it be karaoke, DJ or live music to its patrons. Been going to Rockys, which is about 25 miles away for me for years on occasion primarily to see classic and hard rock bands, mostly cover bands perform. There is ampke room between the band and patrons if they decide to dance and seating surrounding the open floor area. People attending all seem to be there to have a good time and have never seen any issues. The bar is not fancy and that's alright with me. They have a back area outside with tables for sitting, drinking, private conversation, smoking, etc. which works for me. There is a parking lot behind the bar and usually fills quickly when a band is playingweekend nights. The staff are attentive, hustle to serve everyone and are generally friendly. Drink prices are reasonable and pour seems standard for (my) mixed drinks. The bar reminds me a little bit like Moby's in Woodbridge but with more room to see/enjoy the band. If you're into live music I would recommend going to Rockys to see some of the local bands. Saw both Kathouse and Stereo Circus bands there and loved them both. Love a place that supports live music. Will be back!!“

“I'm not writing this in favor of a friend.. but I really loved this place.. very pleased with service . Food at its best.. I loved the drinks, though.. good to enjoy your drink outdoors when the weather is supports. Fun to hang aroudn with friends.“

“This place is amazing! Stumbled upon it while looking for a place for a friend and I to eat and we walked into here during a bingo night. Crowd is kind and the place was full of laughter and smiles. Food was great - looking forward to try other things here too. Highly recommended!“

“Pass by this place a lot and finally went inside.Glad I did.Nice old fashioned bar with awesome food.With so many chain restaurants taking over the landscape, it’s refreshing to come to a place like this and actually eat freshly made food and sit back with a few drinks.I will def be coming back!BTW try the hot pastrami sandwich on rye. It was so delicious.“

“The food here is amazing!! I have been to the Matawan location a few times now and every time I try something new and nothing is disappointing. Their chicken quesadillas are amazing their Bergers and wings are amazing!! The waiters are very friendly, the manager came by to check on us a couple of times and was very friendly and helped us with anything we needed awesome guy! The restaurant was clean and smelled amazing! The beer on draft here is also very fresh!! Would recommend to anyone great place if you're trying to catch a game and have a beer!!!!“

“Picture a dive bar, but a half a step up. Chill vibe, food was okay, nothing to write home about! Service was meh. Didn't have a bad experience but I can't say it was great. If you want a drink, for a good price, and something to eat... Mission successful!Parking: They have a lot and there's street parking available if it fills up“

“Outside on an amazing night. I had the Bison Burger, one of the best Bison Burgers I ever had. Rolling Rock was perfect cold. Love this place. I highly recommned the Bison Burger.Kid-friendliness: Great Kids menuWheelchair accessibility: Lot's of room.“

“Had been to an event in Roosevelt ave and saw this shop. I thought it was a regular bottle shop but was surprised once I entered the shop . They had a very good bar to sit and enjoy some beers ? on tap. They also had a DJ kinda guy playing some songs . Good space inside to sit and eat / drink. Amazing service and quick billing . Inside the room, there is a bottle shop with decent collections of beer / wine Etc. parking is a bit tight . Overall a very good shop ????“

“Always a hometown feel going to the Pub. Friendly, inviting and a nice safe environment to drink. The bartenders truly bring a hometown feel to the bar. Grab a beer, try their Pub Sauce specialty wings and meet Val, Sylvia, and Chris they are FANTASTIC. Give it a shot on Tuesday nights for Bingo!“

“Had dinner and drinks with friends! The food was the usual bar food menu and it was delicious. Service was friendly , attentive and great. The place also has a good vibe going on. My only complaint was the bar noise can get a little overwhelming! Otherwise a great place to visit!“

“Buzzy's is that local watering home EVERY local loves. No extra fancy stuff just good food and good drinks. My personal favorite are the lamb chops and the crab melt aways. The owner has a few business in the area all with great service. Buzzy's is like the set of Cheers...“

“My family was in town for a funeral, so we stopped into this place randomly for lunch. I checked the reviews, of course, and it was ok. Some good, some not so good. Either way, we went in because it was close, and we had a big party of about 30-40 ppl. They not only took us in, but they also offered us a deal of $35 pp. It was a great deal. The apps were delicious, the service was fast, and the entrees were very good. Food came out fast for the number of ppl we had. The bartenders and servers went all out, and they did an amazing job. we took over that place, and they let us do our thing.Thank you all for making our family after the funeral last minute lunch stress free so we can cry, eat, drink and catch up.“