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Metuchen Inn, Metuchen, NJ

Metuchen Inn

4.6
4.6
1819 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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 Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (732) 494-6444
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tommy Romero
  • Neighbourhood
    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 1,819 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Middlesex

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Metuchen Inn offers a consistently "wonderful dining experience." Guests celebrate its "delicious food," "lovely ambiance," and "attentive service." Favorites include calamari, lobster bisque, and venison. The atmosphere is often described as "charming" and "cozy," perfect for "special occasions." While some found service inconsistent during busy times, the overall experience remains positive.

1,819 Reviews
  1. john

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We live in Metuchen so super convenient. Food and service are very good, and they have a full bar and wine list so no need to lug bottles of wine with you. Great for special occasions and date night. We had our daughter's baby shower here and it was excellent. Family and friends raved about the food. Probably the best food in Metuchen.

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  2. Joanne

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, wait staff and atmosphere. Highly recommend especially if a special occasion.

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  3. joseph

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant lives up to every expectation and it why I go there often

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  4. Gina

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal was a total of $415 for 4 people after tip and was delicious. The sangria was the best I’ve ever had, very balanced with a beautiful floral aroma. We had clams in broth, saucy eggplant rollatini, and lobster bisque for appetizers, and not one piece of bread was to be had. Supposedly, the chef forgot to order bread for Saturday dinner. If that is the case, somebody run to Shoprite for some Italian bread. You can apologize that its not the same as your usual bread but serve bread. I was not as impressed this time as I was with our Christmas dinner.

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  5. Lenny

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fiancée and I had a very lovely experience. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was just buzzing with excitement, and the service was superb. We were celebrating our anniversary. When the staff found out they gave us some complimentary champagne which was very nice of them. Will always recommend the Metuchen Inn as it never disappoints.

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  6. JA

    New York City

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met a good friend for a belated holiday luncheon. Our reservation was awaiting us with a nice table by the window. The drinks were tasty and celebratory. We ordered a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp and the pork chop that is on the regular menu. Both were delicious. The pork chop was tasty and tender. We had the lava cake and the fig gelato for dessert. Both were nice desserts for the end of our meal. The service was excellent, and we will be back.

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  7. Betsy

    VIP

    New York City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Metuchen inn never disappoints. Sometimes parking is a problem.

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  8. Pranav

    New Jersey

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I wanted to share my experience from our Valentine’s dinner at your restaurant. Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired and truly impacted our evening. From the start, the servers seemed unprepared and didn’t come to take our order in a timely manner. When our starters arrived, I realized we hadn’t been given napkins and had to ask for them. I was also given a dirty plate, which was quite off-putting. My husband’s main course arrived cold, and we had to request a replacement, which meant I had to eat alone while waiting for his food to be redone. To make matters worse, just five minutes after I finally started eating, a server came over to ask if I was still eating, making the whole experience feel rushed and unwelcoming. While the food itself was okay, it wasn’t exceptional enough to make up for the poor service. Overall, our Valentine’s dinner, which should have been special, turned into a frustrating experience. I hope you take this feedback seriously to improve your service for future guests.

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  9. Marty

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The most child friendly restaurant in the area. Food is amazing and service is outstanding

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  10. Bernadette

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We found the food disappointing and overpriced. While the service was nice overall it wasn’t worth it. We won’t be returning.

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Metuchen Inn is rated 4.6 stars by 1819 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Metuchen Inn

424 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Linber Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Metuchen
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • 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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