Location: Old Bridge
Top Restaurants in Old Bridge
Old Bridge Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Old Bridge
Old Bridge Township is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township had a total population of 65,375, reflecting an increase of 4,919 (+8.1%) from the 60,456 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 3,981 (+7.0%) from the 56,475 counted in the 1990 Census. As of the 2010 Census, the township was the state's 18th largest municipality, after being the state's 21st most-populous municipality in 2000. Old Bridge is a bedroom suburb of New York City located across the Raritan Bay from Staten Island, and it is about 25 miles (40 km) from Manhattan, and about 30 miles (48 km) south of Newark.
Things to do in Old Bridge
1. Ponte Vecchio Italian Seafood Grille
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 219 reviews
Reviewed By Kevin H - Old Bridge
One of the best steaks I have ever eaten! Staff was very friendly .Parking can be a little tough at peak time's.
2. Fiddleheads Restaurant, New American Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
BYOB New American bistro in a downtown, art-gallery setting. Amazing food and great service. Serving lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch (closed Monday and Tuesday).
Reviewed By MCA2241 - Chesterton, Indiana
I highly recommend this restaurant. Attention to detail and service was excellent. Food was amazing! Turbo liner burger was yummy - angus beef, French fried onion straws, bacon-onion jam, Dubliner cheese. Fries were crispy and Cole slaw was fresh, bright, and crispy. Hubby loved crab cake melt. For dessert, pecan pie cake was perfect - served warm, with whipped cream.
3. La Cucina Nouveau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Randi S - Manalapan, New Jersey, United States
My all time favorite place to go. Consistently great every time! Not many people know about their great lunches but you should definitely check it out. Great place for a business lunch! The owners are very warm and engaging and the food is like being back in Italy!
4. Trattoria Ravello
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By dpg1988 - Edison, New Jersey
Recently had lunch at Trattoria Ravello with some friends. Located in a small strip center, this is a typical neighborhood Italian restaurant/pizzeria serving all the traditional dishes. Large menu to choose from. The shrimp parm was quite spicy but very good. The veal piccata was also very good and the portions were large. Prices were reasonable for the area. Ambiance is open and friendly. Wait staff very attentive. Also like the concept of having a large bowl of salad for the entire table to share. Great for lunch or a casual dinner any day of the week.
5. Jimmy's Greek American grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By windsgroup - South River, New Jersey
We were told this restaurant serves authentic Greek food. They were correct. This family owned business caters to their customers. The service and food were great. The only issue is their location in a small strip mall. If you didn't know it was there, you're going to drive by. Spotswood, NJ is a small town and businesses are grouped together. So use your GPS and you will not have any trouble finding it. The atmosphere needs an update. While it is a family-owned business, they need to update the decor. Otherwise, this a great place to eat.
6. Chocal8Kiss
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Full service bakery and custom cake shop with a line of prepared, frozen healthy meal options, protein shakes, acai bowls, fruit smoothies, and pop bubble tea.
Reviewed By MJS0816 - New York City, New York
Planning my husband big surprise 30th Birthday Party was so stressful and the most stress was the cake at first. I did research and went to so many different bakeries and Chocal8kiss was just perfect. After walking in to Chocal8kiss I became stress free knowing that they would take care of everything and create what I wanted for the party.The cake tasting was amazing it was so hard to pick just one flavor so I went with a mini dessert bar and I am beyond happy we went with that. My husband is a big Jack Daniels fan and so we went with a Jack Daniels barrel and it looked amazing and was delicious at the same time. Thank you so much for everything. PS my husband was in love with his cake :)
7. Comfi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By windsgroup - South River, New Jersey
My wife has been bugging me about this restaurant for weeks. They only serve breakfast and lunch. Well, today we went to find out what is all the rage. Thank heavens that we called ahead for reservations for a Saturday morning. The wait time was only a few minutes so we decided to go. When we arrived, the wait time was nearly 40 minutes without reservations. We were first to be seated because we called ahead.
The restaurant is small and most likely seats 60 people. They are expanding but the construction will not be completed for several more weeks. The waiter was terrific in explaining the menu. Why explain the menu, you say? Well, if we had to read all of the varieties of breakfast food, it would have taken 10-15 minutes. He was very helpful to point out the local favorites. I ordered the lumberjack special which has all of the meats while my wife ordered a potato pancake with a skillet of Spanish-style egg dish. The portions were extraordinarily large. Almost to the point that I could not finish it. But soldiering on, I managed to stuff my face. My wife was more polite and took have of it home.
The food quality is great. Our meals were served both hot and fresh. The taste was also well above average for a diner. The atmosphere is very cozy and family friendly. It is truly inviting to small family groups and couples. While there is a variety of booths and tables for seating, there is some counter space for those who want eat alone.
In short, this is a two thumbs up recommendation for anyone in the Old Bridge, NJ area. They also have at least one other location in NJ. So gather up the clan and head over for a great dining experience. You'll be glad you did after you have had your fill of a wonderful meal.
8. Anemos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Lenny M - Manalapan, New Jersey
This happens to be my wife's favorite restaurant, so we are there quite often for family occasions. The food and service are both excellent. Helen, the owner, is extremely friendly and accommodating. Everything is fresh and delicious. From the pita bread, to the tzatziki sauce, to the salads and appetizers, they are all delicious. Make sure to try the keftides (greek meatballs) and the cheeses flamed at your table with brandy. All the entrees are also delicious. This is a spot not to be missed.
9. Nonna's Citi Cucina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 127 reviews
Nonna's offers both family style and ala carte dining options.
Reviewed By Roberta K
This is a terrific place to come for happy hour. High top tables give you some privacy, good drinks and apps. And then you could continue on to the dining room and have a lovely dinner. Everyone enjoyed their food, fireplace was lovely, service was good.
10. Otilia's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Barbara C - Plymouth, Massachusetts
Great warm friendly service, the food was very good. I loved the homemade Chicken Soup. We enjoyed our main course selections of Picadinho Misto, 1/2 Chicken 1/2 Pork Combo, Chicken Madeira, Chicken in Garlic over Rice and our youngest member was thrilled with his chicken fingers and fries. We told the owner/server that our youngest member had severe nut allergies and were reassured that his selections were nut free. She also recommended a nut free dessert for him. The appetizer plate of Smoked Sausage, Salt Cod Fritters and Shrimp Patties was enjoyed by all of us. The plates are very large and we had a lot of take home containers. They have great crusty rolls and we tried two different desserts, Flan and a light Cream Cake, both were quite good. They do not serve alcohol. When I am back in this area I certainly will take my family there again for dinner.
