Best Lunch in Metuchen

52 restaurant menus in Metuchen, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Brownstone Bar & Grill
Brownstone Bar & Grill
82/100 (1270 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
American
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Sit down
Pub
American
Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Valet Parking
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Started off with some cheese wedges which were very good and a mix of American and mozzarella cheese. The main dish was Brown Stone Burger (Cheddar..."
michael allen
"Atmosphere was very lively and fun! We tried a few items on the menu including the pretzel, bbq flatbread, and lamb burger. They were all ok. I'd..."
Nik Lathia
"Service was quick and efficient. Food was excellent, cooked to perfection! First time trying lump crab cakes and they were well seasoned. Also,..."
Shanice K.
"Great food and drinks. Awesome staff, great happy hour options for food and drink starting at 3pm. Will def be..."
Albert Shamah
"Loved it! First time here! Calamari was great as well as the sliders!! Kids menu was cool too and the outdoor vibes was..."
Jennifer Olivera
"Awesome atmosphere, amazing food and staff...will definitely be..."
Kimberly Walton
"Went out to the patio which was gorgeous and fun. Live DJ played...interesting selections. Tired but very attentive waitress (we were near closing)..."
S G
"The back patio is a great atmosphere. We loved the fried cheese wedges! There are some great specialty cocktails that all sounded good it was hard to..."
Cassie D
Houlihan's
Houlihan's
82/100 (1025 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burger
Salad
"Excellent food. Nice ambience. The service can be a little faster. Be ready to wait if you don't order your food at the right time. But the..."
chirag savla
"There food is amazing my new favorite spot to eat ever thing is fresh service is great food on point I definitely recommend this place hands down now..."
Sin_ful Beast
"The menu here has got to be one of the largest by far for any chain restaurant for sure. You can get steaks, vegetarian, pizza, a burger, dinner..."
mike Appello
"Food is always delicious, served in a timely manner and great..."
Nikki Moseley-Burton
"We went during happy hour. They have great happy hour app..."
carly d
"Our server was very kind! The food is good. They serve great portion sizes and aren't too expenses. My only real complain is how very little alcohol..."
Amber
"The employees are fantastic. Everyone is smiling and very welcoming. Food came out perfectly timed. Food was cooked amazing just the way we had..."
Anna McCoy
Pink Lotus Restaurant
Pink Lotus Restaurant
81/100 (733 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Dinner
Lunch
Chinese
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
BYOB
Television
Private Dining
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"I held my birthday party here last night. They gave us the party room. The food was great, the service was excellent! I also appreciated that they..."
Marie Ivy
"This is my favorite Chinese place to go to. I used to go to the one in Skillman and now they have moved here to Metuchen which is a plus for me..."
Bipin Mathew
"Excellent food, consistent and always delicious. Maria and the rest of the staff are welcoming and treat us like family. Even though the business..."
Fran Rubin Cladek
"The food was delicious and the service wss excellent. Our food was freshly prepared and served. I am definitely returning to try other dishes they..."
Ed Caraballo
"Huge fans! Originally visited at previous location when the name was Yao’s. Just visited the new location, Pink Lotus. Food was delicious and fresh..."
Joke Labro
"Staff was very nice and the food was tasty! Very well priced and the portions were great. We especially enjoyed the peanut dumplings and the szechuan..."
Nik Lathia
"Food is consistently good. Always fresh and flavorful. They will customize any dish and even make something that isn’t on their menu. Service is..."
Robin Greenberg
"Delicious, authentic Chinese food in the heart of downtown Metuchen. My go-to is the Beef Belly Noodle Soup (pictured), which for my money is the..."
Bernie Hou
"Dropped by to see their Chinese food options. Tried Mapo tofu and thought it was okay. They have a nice interior for seating. Looks like it may be..."
Rob Yu
"I am a frequent customer of Pink Lotus and love the food and the curbside pick is fast. You can have your order customized to your taste. Order from..."
Niloufer Tamboly
"You can really tell the difference with this place! Ingredients were super fresh. I would definitely order the chicken and "broccoli" bok choy and..."
Taylor Eicke
"#yummm (Best Chinese Food in the area!!! [MONGOLIAN BEEF--->A..."
Edgar Hernandez
Brewed Awakening Coffeehouse
Brewed Awakening Coffeehouse
80/100 (926 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
American
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"The best!!!! Their huevos rancheros is the best I've ever had in my life and their iced coffee is my absolute favorite! The staff is ALWAYS friendly..."
Patrick Gerity
"As warm and as welcoming as their giant mugs of delicious coffee. Food and atmosphere both excellent as well. It's my go to spot in Metuchen for..."
Nancy Walzog
"Omelette was delicious. Great place! Can't wait to go..."
Janet Wizda
"Good coffee, friendly staff, and excellent Mexican-style..."
Chris Rath
"This place is great. The food, service and cleanliness is fantastic. Definitely going to be a..."
Theresa Danks
"I love this place! I probably go way too often. Their Grill Prosciutto is amazing. I go often for a cup of coffee and sit outside. The service is..."
Judy Trobliger
"We love Brewed Awakening. Every Saturday we work out at the YMCA, and afterward we go to Brewed Awakening for breakfast. Sometimes we meet friends,..."
Joan Mistrough
"Brewed awakening's breakfast burrito & cappuccino are amazing...Mexico meets Italy...Ole' &..."
Carol Grieco-Geraghty
"Delicious, strong coffee! Stopped in town for a break when walking the Middlesex..."
Maureen McVeigh-Berzok
"When we first came to Metuchen to see houses and possibly move here, we stopped for coffee here and I left my wallet behind. The owner came running..."
Tyreen Reuter
"One word ........ WOW! Huge portions, great..."
Bill Leecock
"Awesome food and great service!! People are very..."
Sarilu Fennick
"Great for breakfast/brunch and especially for their house hot sauce! I’ve now been here 3 times over the last year and plan to come by more now..."
Rob Yu
"I stopped by for a quick latte. The lady helping me was amazing. Seemed like she was doing 4 things at once and doing them all well. I was in and out..."
Ameer Ahmed
"Good food and good service! The restaurant is so cute and has a good ambiance. Theyve got indoor and outdoor seating as well. I got the spanish..."
Isarai Hernandez
"The food was delicious but took FOREVER to be served. My family and I arrived at 11:20 and was seated out side in front of the Greek restaurant- we..."
Bobbie Fortune
"So good. I got the potato, tomato, spinach, and peppers omelet with an iced banana mocha latte. Bf got the chicken pesto panini. Everything was..."
Sam T
"Amazing food and service. The atmosphere and energy of this restaurant is lively and laid back at the same time. I'm writing this review after my..."
Zane Womble
"Great food, great atmosphere and great coffee. I had the Mediterranean Goat Cheese wrap and you can tell everything was fresh. In house hot sauce is..."
Frankie Andreotti
Bishop's Bistro
Bishop's Bistro
80/100 (11 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Caribbean
South American
Cajun & Creole
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
79/100 (1128 ratings)
Restaurants
Latin
Vegetarian Friendly
Spanish
Mexican
Mexican
Latin
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Latin
Spanish
Mexican
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a gem of a restaurant. We went here for lunch and were absolutely surprised by the deliciousness of the food. The hot sauce was really SPICY...."
Abdulla Sheikh
"Despite concern about mixed reviews, I had a great experience! Service was consistent and friendly. Ambience and decor was nice and very authentic...."
Neha Darji
"Food tasted fresh and delicious! The portions are good enough that you don’t feel bloated and heavy after eating. It seemed like there was only one..."
Rabia Huda
Antonio's Brick Oven Pizza
79/100 (539 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Tasty pizza. The best I've had. I recommend this to..."
Evan Guetz
"Best pizza place in the town of Metuchen. if u live or work in Metuchen give them a try. Lots of good food on the menu. (Pizza, Subs, Italian..."
Thomas Albert Bilgrav
"Great pizza and great service! It's a must try if you're in the area...."
Mark Fasano
"So wonderfully tasty and healthy options...."
Elizabeth Cruz
"Grandma thin crust is the best! Love Antonio's - we never eat any..."
Tara Cox Matise
"I absolutely loved the food!! From the Calamari to the Cannoli and especially the service, the experience my family had was the..."
Lisa Serpo Aurelio
"Great brick oven NewJersey style pizza. Great service for large group..."
Chris Germak
"Nice pizza place overall. Great pizza and wings. They need to get better chicken for the chicken parm, but their other meals are good. They have a..."
Frenite
Cafe Paris
Cafe Paris
79/100 (764 ratings)
Restaurants
French
Cafe
French
Cafe
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Salade Au Saumon Fumé
Almond Joy Latte
1 Crepe Au Sucre Sugar Crepes with Homemade Ice Cream
Crêpe Mocha
Plateau de Fromage Du Jour
Omelette Au Saumon Fumé
5 Prosciutto Sandwich on a Panini Grill
4 Kids Grilled Cheese with French Fries
Homemade Creme Brulee French with Caramel
Almond Joy Cappuccino
Asparagus Crab Soup
Mochaccino
Breakfast Sandwich on a Homemade Croissant
Croissant Sandwich
Espresso
Macarons
Bread
Waffle
croissants
blt
French
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice little one-off coffee shop in the middle of downtown Metuchen. Service was great, drinks were awesome. Very relaxing environment. Would..."
Amish
"Food tastes great. Coffee was good. We dined during street fair so the atmosphere added to the experience. My daughter loved it and my wife’s into..."
Viva Asōlé
"Always friendly service and fresh favorable food. Cosmopolitan atmosphere perfect for a date, a meal with friends, or to rekindle memories of past..."
Isaac Kremer
"When opening a business we all know there will be surcharge fees if you’re going to have a debit/credit card machine, so why pass it onto the..."
J S
"I wouldn’t say it’s authentic French cuisine, but they do have good sandwiches.It’s a cafe with some French decor, but they serve Bubble Tea..."
Mishika Serrano
"I've been coming here for years now. The food is always consistently great, workers friendly, and cafe au laits strong(even my picky Abuela..."
Mae Martinez
Hailey's Harp And Pub
Hailey's Harp And Pub
76/100 (2050 ratings)
Restaurants
Irish
Bar
Pub
Bar
American
Pub
Irish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Eggplant
Salad
Fish & Chips
Nachos
Corned Beef
Fish
Burger
Fish & chips
Beef
Sit down
American
Irish
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"I was there for an event. The place was very busy but well staffed. (The key here though was that everybody on staff was happy to be there which made..."
Edward Herban
"Just went here for dinner for the 2nd time this week. It was my second time here and I loved it again. Only thing I would recommend is a few more..."
Josh Posen
"This was the first time my boyfriend and I ate at this restaurant. We loved the food, Friendly staff, the music, and the atmosphere. We will..."
Hazel Halleran
"The burger and fries were excellent. Our server was professional and poised dealing with our large party. The atmosphere was warm and..."
Robin McColley
"Great place to meet friends, enjoy a great casual meal and..."
Dottie Mandica Winhold
"Love this place everytime we go there the food and drink are excellent the staff ans Owner are always warm and..."
Ralph Gualberto
"This place is great. The Guinness stew is fantastic, and there's live Irish music to boot. Great atmosphere! We will be..."
Mark J. Schmidt
"During lunch, my son said: “You know how some people think Jesus lives on Earth? I think he works in the kitchen.” If that sweet blasphemy is not..."
Michael Switek
"Friendly staff, excellent food. My husband and I were at the pub yesterday. I had the rack of lamb, cooked to perfection, with mashed potatoes,..."
Diana Kaminski Morris
"Great place! Good crowd, food, drinks. Friendly..."
Donna Malley-Burke
"My first time visiting. Nice atmosphere and great staff. Enjoyed the Irish nachos immensely! The food is very good and fun bar fare. Irish dishes on..."
Rachael S
"Great bar, friendly wait and bar staff, and amazing live entertainment! Stopped in here Saturday night and there was a band playing, Kevin and..."
Joe H
"Toasties and corned beef egg rolls were excellent. We devoured those really quickly. Shepherd's pie was a solid choice but the fish and chips were..."
Mike X
"First time at this spot and I am already excited to go back. The staff were super nice and helpful as soon as we came in. Our food and drinks came..."
Kayden Vargo
"Hailey's is a long time favorite. Good food (especially the Irish fare), great service, and good ambiance. I love the Sheppard pie. The burgers..."
Ron M
Jersey Mike's Subs
Jersey Mike's Subs
76/100 (815 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"THE NUMBER 13 SUB ALWAYS HITS THE SPOT W/ SOME COOL RANCH CHIPS, A SUGAR COOKIE, AND A GATORADE ��� * SO GLAD THEY'RE IN..."
Johel Berrios Jr
"They took their time letting me order since I wasn’t sure what I was getting. They were thorough in making sure our orders were right and..."
joshua feliciano (feliciano.)
"Eric had amazing customer service with a huge line of customers, I got In and I got Out super fast. The food was extremely yummy and he went above..."
Robin Nolan
"This place is absolutely fantastic!! I come here at least twice a week. The staff is super friendly and the service is beyond..."
Adrian Stacy
"This was one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had, not only for Jersey Mike's but for a lot of restaurants I've been to. Manager..."
FadingJade
"Best people working at this location! Fast, friendly and so clean! Definitely will be back! Chris was the best store operator that exists on the..."
Jessica Floyd
"The staff is nice and courteous! They have great food and service! Highly..."
Todd Gardner
"Delicious sandwiches with fresh ingredients. Always great, friendly service, and so speedy! One of my favorite places for a quick..."
Shane Siebken
"Every one is uncomfortably nice. Always pleasantly greeted by my first name & my regular order can be made blind folded by every employee in the..."
Chris Piff
Metuchen Diner
Metuchen Diner
76/100 (2206 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Sandwiches
Salad
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Hospitality was great here at Metuchen Diner, food was enjoyable, albeit being busy, the waiters were very attentive and..."
Raoul Mata
"This Diner has brought back so many memories. We used to all go there when we were in high school. The food is always excellent as well as the..."
Debbie Fleming
"Cozy n homely place for breakfast with no crazy wait times. Staff is super friendly and food is fresh n tasty. Coffee maybe needs more body. I prefer..."
Yatin Pradhan
"Great local diner! Went with my whole family first week I moved here, everyone enjoyed the meal! Ordered takeout today and it was great! If you..."
Brian Ronan
"The food was delicious, David the waiter who attended us was very kind, I recommend this place..."
Susana Nolasco
Friendly's
Friendly's
76/100 (724 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Ice Cream
Sit down
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Yummy Lava Cake. IMO one Big Lava Cake is enough for 2-3 people. It was like a meal. We order two Lava Cake and one was without peanut butter and..."
TravelGooroo
"Great local chain American restaurant to get your staples burger, fries, and a milkshake. The menu also has non-traditional American diner food like..."
Katrina Labayen
"Hadn't been here in a long time but I brought my granddaughter for nostalgia's sake. She loved it! They updated the interior since my last visit, but..."
Rose D
The Buttery Bake Shoppe
The Buttery Bake Shoppe
75/100 (116 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cakes
American
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Awesome more than exception. Defiantly will order again it was best birthday cake I ever saw so neat .they really made my baby day on his birthday by..."
Sadia Ahmad
"Love this place! Wonderful bread and rolls. Delicious cakes and pastries. Friendly..."
Diana Stanford
"Love the rye bread, great donuts and rolls. My favorite cookie is big almond cookie and my husband loves the..."
Marylyn Burylo
"Great fresh baked cookies, perfect designing, & always on time w/reminders. LOVE BUTTERY BAKE..."
Raj Minaj
"Came through on thanksgiving day! Saved the day with a pumpkin pie. Everything there looked fantastic. It is the traditional bake shops from..."
Karen James
"Ordered a two tier cake for my husbands 30th and it not was nothing short of amazing. Everyone loved it. Especially my husband. The cake was so moist..."
Sal A
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
75/100 (1254 ratings)
Restaurants
Mexican
Mexican
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mexican
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cafe Paris
Cafe Paris
75/100 (996 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
French
Vegetarian Friendly
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Omelette
Crepes
Quiche
Galettes
Lamb
Sandwiches
Salad
Sit down
French
Café
Takeout
BYOB
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Nice little one-off coffee shop in the middle of downtown Metuchen. Service was great, drinks were awesome. Very relaxing environment. Would..."
Amish
"Food tastes great. Coffee was good. We dined during street fair so the atmosphere added to the experience. My daughter loved it and my wife’s into..."
Viva Asōlé
"Always friendly service and fresh favorable food. Cosmopolitan atmosphere perfect for a date, a meal with friends, or to rekindle memories of past..."
Isaac Kremer
"When opening a business we all know there will be surcharge fees if you’re going to have a debit/credit card machine, so why pass it onto the..."
J S
"I wouldn’t say it’s authentic French cuisine, but they do have good sandwiches.It’s a cafe with some French decor, but they serve Bubble Tea..."
Mishika Serrano
"I've been coming here for years now. The food is always consistently great, workers friendly, and cafe au laits strong(even my picky Abuela..."
Mae Martinez
Deli Delight
74/100 (23 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
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Mia's Garden
Mia's Garden
73/100 (135 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Dinner
Lunch
Chinese
Dinner
Lunch
"Good Chinese takeout restaurant. Fair prices and decent food. I like ordering broccoli and eggplant in garlic..."
Mike Weiss
"The food was phenomenal, especially the lo mein!!! My family and I come very frequently because it's one of our favorite restaurants. The customer..."
Theresa Carlos
"Great restaurant! Amazing customer service. The food was exceptional and they gave us extra chopsticks and hot sauce. I would definitely recommend..."
Ann C.
"So many Chinese food places near or around Metuchen area located off Central Ave, in a ample parking lot, small place , no dining in because of..."
Ken J
"Best Chinese Food in Metuchen/ Edison❗️ Clean place Great Price Great Service I changed from one on Main Street Try it Once You will notice..."
Larry D. Deutchman
"I love this take out place! The good food is great price. And the service excellent! My favorite is Singapore Me Fun. and they give you Alot, so it..."
Easton Davy
The Brown Stone
The Brown Stone
72/100 (1000 ratings)
Restaurants
Greek
American
Bar
Greek
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Greek
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Started off with some cheese wedges which were very good and a mix of American and mozzarella cheese. The main dish was Brown Stone Burger (Cheddar..."
michael allen
"Atmosphere was very lively and fun! We tried a few items on the menu including the pretzel, bbq flatbread, and lamb burger. They were all ok. I'd..."
Nik Lathia
"Service was quick and efficient. Food was excellent, cooked to perfection! First time trying lump crab cakes and they were well seasoned. Also,..."
Shanice K.
"Great food and drinks. Awesome staff, great happy hour options for food and drink starting at 3pm. Will def be..."
Albert Shamah
"Loved it! First time here! Calamari was great as well as the sliders!! Kids menu was cool too and the outdoor vibes was..."
Jennifer Olivera
"Awesome atmosphere, amazing food and staff...will definitely be..."
Kimberly Walton
"Went out to the patio which was gorgeous and fun. Live DJ played...interesting selections. Tired but very attentive waitress (we were near closing)..."
S G
"The back patio is a great atmosphere. We loved the fried cheese wedges! There are some great specialty cocktails that all sounded good it was hard to..."
Cassie D
Dunkin'
70/100 (324 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch