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The Cranbury Inn, Cranbury, NJ

The Cranbury Inn

4.1
4.1
58 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The Cranbury Inn is certain to be your favorite gathering spot for lunch, dinner, and special celebrations. As the new owners of the Cranbury Inn, it is our privilege to uphold the rich legacy of the historic Cranbury Inn by restoring and retaining the history while also creating a welcoming place for friends, old and new. We welcome you to join us for a great meal in our spacious dining room or a celebratory beverage in our reimagined bar space which gives a familiar nod to the past and a welcoming wink toward the future. Our extensive wine list and full-service bar are being expanded to exponentially increase your options so, expect to be impressed by our vast offerings including 24 wines on tap as well as over 250 craft beers.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Prime Rib
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (609) 655-5595
  • Website
    http://www.thecranburyinn.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    21 S Main St, Cranbury, NJ 08512
  • Neighborhood
    Cranbury
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Brunch with Santa @ The Cranbury Inn

    Dec 22, 2024 only
    Join us for a festive brunch with Santa Claus on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet, including all your favorite breakfast and lunch items. Santa will be available for photos and conversation.

  • Thanksgiving Dinner

    Nov 28, 2024 only
    As Thanksgiving approaches, we'd love to celebrate with you all! This year, we're opting for a relaxed and delicious Thanksgiving meal at The Cranbury Inn Join us for a festive gathering filled with gratitude, laughter, and delicious food. The Cranbury Inn offers a wonderful Thanksgiving menu with all the traditional favorites, so you can leave the cooking to them!

Menu

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What 58 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cranbury Inn offers a warm, inviting atmosphere and "great Mother's Day Brunch" with a delicious buffet. Guests appreciate the attentive service of staff like Lori and Thomas. While some mention slow service during large group events, the overall experience is enhanced by events such as the attached Comedy Show.

58 Reviews

  1. Tom

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Thomas was a great server and the food was perfectly prepared! We will return!

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  2. Jo

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great choice to meet a friend for brunch. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Staff friendly and helpful. I would definitely return again and maybe meet up to have dinner

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  3. Jeff

    Indiana

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but the service was not. We were part of a large group. Despite his best efforts, our server, Tom, was overwhelmed. More servers were needed. My wife's food never came. My friend didn't get his salad. The acoustics in the room where we were seated wasn't good.
    The Cranbury InnResponded on September 18, 2024
    Dear Jeff, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent event at the Cranbury Inn. We appreciate your input and value your experience. I understand that the unexpected increase in attendance from 17 to 27 guests may have impacted your experience. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. To provide some context, our initial staffing preparations were based on the original reservation of 17 people. We recognize that this situation could have been handled more efficiently, and we are committed to learning from this experience. I want to assure you that we take your feedback seriously. We will review our procedures to ensure that we are better prepared to accommodate unexpected changes in guest numbers. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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  4. Alan

    Seattle

    41 reviews

    1.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our group of 27 people in a separate dining room was served by only one main waiter, who did his best, but obviously was outmanned by the task. We can’t fault him for the slow service but one person’s dinner and another person’s side salad never arrived, with a cocktail being inordinately slow, and someone’s additional grilled chicken to her salad, arriving late in the game. Apologies were made, but nevertheless one person left without having any entrée. Basic food if you got it.
    The Cranbury InnResponded on September 18, 2024
    Dear Alan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your recent event at the Cranbury Inn. We appreciate your input and value your experience. I understand that the unexpected increase in attendance from 17 to 27 guests may have impacted your experience. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. To provide some context, our initial staffing preparations were based on the original reservation of 17 people. We recognize that this situation could have been handled more efficiently, and we are committed to learning from this experience. I want to assure you that we take your feedback seriously. We will review our procedures to ensure that we are better prepared to accommodate unexpected changes in guest numbers. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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  5. PaulS

    New York City

    43 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food. I had the sirloin steak, and my wife had the crab cakes. Both were very good. Service was a little slow.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Considering this was a Sunday brunch that was supposed to be fairly fancy, the ambiance was very plain. The waitress was confused and slow. Overall a disappointment.

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  7. FrankG

    New York City

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was mediocre at best and the noise level was over the top. Would not go back to solely eat there. The attached Comedy Show, however, was well worth the price, especially the last two performers. All in all the food was balanced out by the show and my wife and I had a great time.

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  8. Karen

    New Jersey

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food good,one special not available & not told until 10min after ordering it.Frozen foiled butter packets.PLAIN white rice served w/Salmon, should add herbs/glaze/something-not hot enough to add frozen butter to.Entree served too close after soup/salads.Waiter didn’t know celebrating a birthday,was on reserv..menus sticky..hostess looks miserable, no entry sign-which door? Waiter very nice. But NEVER take plates away while others are still eating!

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  9. Lovie

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was an excellent experience as soon as we walked in the door, and we were greeted by Lori!! Our waiter, David, was outstanding. We appreciated his attention to detail as we were first time guests. We look forward to dining at the Cranbury Inn sometime in the future.

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  10. LisaG

    Atlantic City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Mother's Day Brunch, the little ones loved it too. Great buffet and the food was delicious!

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FAQs

The Cranbury Inn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (609) 655-5595.

The Cranbury Inn is rated 4.1 stars by 58 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Cranbury Inn

21 S Main St, Cranbury, NJ 08512

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cranbury
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Prime Rib
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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