Location: Cranbury
Top Restaurants in Cranbury
Where to eat American food in Cranbury: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what American restaurants to try in Cranbury. Cranbury is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the township's population was 3,857.
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10. Americana Kitchen & Bar
Overall Ratings
3 based on 483 reviews
Reviewed By markd273
What was once a prime example of a 'New Jersey diner' is no more. But in its place is a reasonably priced restaurant serving excellent food. I had been eating at the Americana for thirty years and it was always, well, a diner. Great burgers. Scrambled eggs were first rate. And so on.Ownership decided to do a makeover. Now this is a restaurant--a large one too. We had shrimp carbonara, braised short ribs, New York strip steaks, with a fine Pinot Noir. Service was attentive, there was no wait, and prices were reasonable. It really doesn't get better.
9. 12 Farms Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 180 reviews
Our Mission Statement By partnering with local growers, our mission is to secure the best, freshest, local, organic-when-possible, ingredients to cook for our customers. Our menu will change regularly to reflect what's best in each season. We have a simpl
Reviewed By CathyM_CorgiMom
Ambitious menu for the location but the food is outstanding and the prices fair for what you receive. Friendly and attentive service. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. Meatball appetizer and foccacia appetizer highly recommended; chicken dishes excellent as are the catch of the day entrees.
8. Fernando's Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 125 reviews
Chef owned and family operated since 2007 in Hightstown NJ We do specialize preparing Steaks, seafood, chicken, pastas, sandwiches and salads. We use the freshest ingredients and local seasonal vegetables for your meal! we are just a few minutes from the
Reviewed By Bowlby324
A group of us had dinner but I am only writing about a very limited number of items. Reading the menu, the descriptions of the entrees are really quite plain, almost nothing out of the ordinary. The only different description was for the shrimp cocktail so I ordered it. Five shrimp that were ok and a sauce made up of tomatillo, jalapeno, and pureed avocado, etc. The dish came with a tablespoon, no fork. I guess one is supposed to eat the sauce as if it were a soup. Considering the ingredients, not a good idea. In this case, they should have stuck with regular, plain cocktail sauce. My wife and I each ordered the crab cake entree - came with mashed potatoes and an assortment of vegetables. The potatoes and veggies were ok but the crab cake was the worst I have ever tasted. I like crab cakes, have had them many times and even make them myself but this patty (see photo) was pure mush and not very tasty. As the place filled up (largely an older crowd on a Saturday night), it became so noisy that one could only hear the person to the immediate right or left. Waiter was apparently unable to bring additional water and would reach in front of one person to serve the next person at the table. Not the place for us.
7. Station Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
3 based on 79 reviews
Station Bar & Grill in Cranbury, NJ, is a classic American restaurant and bar with a straightforward, relaxed comfortable atmosphere. They serve a wide array of American Classic Cuisine from flame grilled and juicy cheeseburgers to hand-crafted battered g
Reviewed By bluize36
Stopped here for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. It was NOT crowded. The parking lot was unpreposessing to say the least with weeds in planters and very unkempt looking, but inside the bar looked ok. There were people seated. The restaurant was empty save for 2 diners finishing up. We were seated quickly and given menus. Our waitress, Debbie was acting both as hostess and waitress. I got the impression that she was also working in the bar too. We made our drink and meal selections and waited. She returned and took our order of a coke, huckleberry lemonade, chicken francaise w/ salad and corned beef sandwich w/ onion rings. Shortly after the order was placed, she returned to advise that the bartender informed her the vodka needed to make the huckleberry lemonade drink was not available and that I needed to make another drink selection. No problem, I tried another lemonade drink with honey. We got our drinks, I was not impressed with the honey drink, but ok. It was something new to try. It was overwhelmingly honey, very little lemonade, very little alcohol. What can you say about a Coke? It's a Coke. My salad arrived, beautifully presented, fresh, dressing on the side. Delicious. Meals timed perfectly. The chicken Francaise was served over a flavored rice. Big no no. A plain rice or pasta (preferably pasta) would have been so much better. Better to absorb the sauce. This dish had too much salt as it was. The lemon was excessive to the point of bitterness. The chicken was cooked well and the overall presentation was nice. Make those few adjustments and it would be a winner. As I was hungry, I ate everything without complaint. My husband said his corned beef sandwich and onion rings were tasty. The tavern has a nice menu. With a few tweaks and some sprucing up of the outside apearance, it would make a better impression.
6. Cranberry's Gourmet Cafe
Reviewed By I-am-CruiseDivaNJ
We visit often. Sandwiches and salads are unique, tasty, fresh and awesome. Both hot and cold. Many breads to chose from!! Tarragon Chicken salad is the best. if you're a vegetarian the grilled veggie sandwich is also awesome! A wonderful local place with amazing sandwiches.
5. TGIF
Overall Ratings
3 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By WizardDad
We ate here a few times generally for dinner. It was a little pricy but the food was good and the service was really good. The seating was comfortable, the atmosphere relaxed and we felt welcome and easy. There was enough on the menu for my fussy son to find something to eat and enjoy and he loved the milkshakes.Taking the correct turn had us going in circles a couple of times but there was plenty of parking and it was close to where we were staying and some of the other shops.
4. The Cranbury Inn
Overall Ratings
3 based on 119 reviews
Welcome to the Cranbury Inn! The Cranbury Inn is an ideal location for many types of special functions. Since 1750, The Cranbury Inn has continued to function for its original purpose of offering food and drink to people from all over the world. Enjoy our
Reviewed By richards893
My first time to Cranbury inn was very memorable. As you walk into this restaurant you get a feeling like you walked into a place transformed with time. The inside decor has plaintings relating to our president George Washington and artifacts from civil war peroid. Â Â Â The food is excellent, especially the crab cakes, coconut shrimps, and others. I had Rainbow trout with vegetables which was very good. There is a selection of desert and I tried their Cheesecake and Rice pudding which I highly recommend. Â Â Â Â Â As for service I would say simply outstanding and the gentleman who served us was Guy Williams. He was very caring andAlways made sure food was good and always came to fill our glass with water. If you ever visit this restaurant do look for Mr Williams, you will not be disappointed. Â Â Â Â Â Â After food Mr Williams took us around the restaurant and gave us a tour about history of this place that was built in 1780. Overall I would recommend this place to anyone without hesitation and it is my pleasure to give them 5 stars.
3. Fiddleheads Restaurant, New American Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 197 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 magigwf
Everything about Fiddleheads' is fantastic. The food, the service, the atmosphere: just fantastic. (Their take-out burgers on Wednesday are really good!) They know how to do fish! Lunches are excellent too. I highly recommend this restaurant.
2. Teddy's Luncheonette
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By 645barbarac
We recently stopped in this beautiful old town and decided to have lunch there. "Teddys" caught our eye, it is a quaint old-fashioned luncheonette; offering a great variety of food choices, daily luncheon specials and excellent service. They do not mind customizing your order and the food is excellent. The homemade daily soups (bean soup and chicken soup) and their coleslaw were exceptional. I ordered a crab cake caesar salad, the crab cakes were light and tasty. My daughter-in-law had a delicious customized hamburger and loved the onion rings she ordered, french fries and coleslaw. My granddaughter enjoyed her gyro. We will definitively stop there again when our travels take us through Cranbury.
Most Popular Pizza food in Cranbury, New Jersey, United States
1. Zinna's Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 225 reviews
Zinna's Bistro is a family-owned and operated Italian-American bistro that opened in January 2010. It is one of the hidden gems that make up the treasured Cranbury community. At Zinna's, we believe good food is simple food made with the freshest, highest
Reviewed By windsgroup
The fried calamari and sweet potato soup were delicious. Both were freshly prepared but some of the calamari was over cooked making it chewy.Everyone raved about the short ribs and the Bucatini Carnoso. The pan seared Ahi Tuna was cooked perfectly but the garlic was slightly burnt making the dish bitter. The only real complaint was the moisture dripping from the overhead supply vent on to our guests and table.
