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Metuchen Inn, Metuchen, NJ

Metuchen Inn

4.7
4.7
1777 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
The historic Metuchen Inn has elegant new decor, same fantastic food and service with a creative new menu. Come see some old friends and make some new. Enjoy our Happy Hour with your hosts Constantine and Victor

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30 - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Happy 4pm - 7pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 494-6444
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tommy Romero
  • Neighborhood
    Metuchen
  • Cross street
    Linber Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking - Private Lot
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit - Metuchen Station - North East Corridor Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,777 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

  • Middlesex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Middlesex

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Metuchen Inn offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Patrons praise the cozy ambiance and accommodating staff, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. While some service hiccups occur, the overall impression remains positive with "delicious" dishes and a welcoming atmosphere.

1,777 Reviews
  1. Michael

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was wonderful. Food was amazing. Party downstairs, but quiet and relaxing upstairs. Great experience.

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  2. Carla

    New York City

    7 reviews

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    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Given it was Thanksgiving day, I do not think the noise was necessarily indicative of a normal dining experience there but will find out the next time we go. The entrees and appetizers were delicious! The desserts were not. Service was wonderful, especially given how busy they were! We are definitely returning.

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  3. Linda

    Tallahassee

    14 reviews

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    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    He had a nice Thanksgiving dinner. The pork chop with gravy was very good as well as the lamb chops and turkey dinner.. The crabcake and scallop appetizer were both very good. It was a very busy holiday, a bit hectic but food came out quick. NOTE: This is for people with flower allergies: My only complaint is the amount of flower arrangements in the restaurant. There had to be over five just in the bar area. Several very large centerpieces on the first floor. My dinner companion and I have allergies so this set them off. Stuffed nose, headache and sore throat. My sister carries an Epi Pen, coming to this restaurant would’ve put her in the hospital. I talked to a few people about this and they said people want to smell the food, not an overabundance of flowers. Most restaurants have one flower on the table in a small vase and usually an arrangement when you walk in, which is plenty. I have never seen so many flowers in my life in a restaurant, and I am not talking about the poinsettias because those do not bother the majority of people. So sadly, even though I find this restaurant very charming, we will not be going back due to flowers, It’s not worth feeling crummy for a day afterwards.

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  4. Nancy

    New York City

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant itself is beautiful, nicely lit outside and tastefully decorated inside. Service was slow. I was seated before the rest of my party and indicated I’d like to order a cocktail as I waited. Despite this, and the fact that the restaurant was relatively empty at 5:15 on a Friday, multiple servers walked past me with no acknowledgement whatsoever. After five or ten minutes, I flagged someone down and they became our server. Service was friendly but inconsistent. As I said I waited a long time to even be acknowledged and we waited a long time to place our dessert order. Pacing of the food was fine. The food was ok. In my opinion it fell short of what the restaurant is trying to be (white tablecloth service etc). We ate and mainly enjoyed the food with one exception, the lobster bisque tasted nothing of lobster and vaguely of queso. It was removed from the table and our check with no issue. I’ve never heard of Parmesan cheese in lobster bisque but apparently that’s what it was. Since it was a special, it wasn’t described as such to us. We ordered the short ribs, the venison and the lamb. All were fine but nothing exceptional. I don’t feel the need to go back. There are better options at that price point. Dinner for three with apps, mains, two desserts, one cocktail, one glass of wine was about $340.

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  5. Debbie

    New York City

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. I enjoyed a lovely birthday lunch: exquisite food, impeccable service…I love dining here.

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  6. FRANK

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food and service the best!!!! venison outrageous victor and konstantin have the right formula for a great rest.

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  7. KIMBERLY

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a really nice meal and the food was very good and the fish was very fresh! Took a bit to get drinks and place our order, they were very busy. The restaurant is cute and the bar is friendly and large. But please, dust your window sills and fixtures! Over all it was a wonderful and we will be back.

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  8. Rino

    New York City

    132 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    132 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food in town, always fresh and tasty, everything on the menu it’s always full of flavor. Everything on the menu must be tried👍

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  9. Angela

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent! It never disappoints. I highly recommend dining at this exquisite place.

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  10. Ginny

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. Second time here and can’t wait to come back.

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Metuchen Inn is rated 4.7 stars by 1777 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Metuchen Inn

424 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Linber Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Metuchen
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30 - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Happy 4pm - 7pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking - Private Lot
  • Public transit
    NJ Transit - Metuchen Station - North East Corridor Line
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tommy Romero
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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