Best Lunch Restaurants in Matawan

41 restaurants available nearby

1. A Salute

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Matawan

Booked 6 times today

VOTED #1 FOR BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE EAST COAST BY BAYCITIZEN.ORG!!!A Salute is an Italian restaurant & full service cocktail bar located in an 1850 Church on Main Street in Matawan, NJ (Three minute walk from train station). The 170 year old building has kept its character and warmth to provide a comfortable setting for families and friends to enjoy a great lunch or dinner. Outdoor dining with a full service bar and oversized patio.Karaoke every Friday Night!Lunch Available daily from 11:30-3:30pm. Happy Hour daily from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring 1/2 off drinks and select appetizers. Dinner begins at 4:00pm.We are now offering a $60 pp Family Style Dinner, 7 Days a week, incl. holidays. Minimum 2 ppl required. Kids 10 and Under Eat Free!

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2. The Goat by David Burke

4.3

Awesome(915)

Price: Moderate

• American • Union Beach

Booked 5 times today

THE GOAT by David Burke is a Wood Burning Italian American Cuisine Restaurant by Hazlet native, celebrity chef David Burke.We offer great food, drinks, and private event space.

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3. Sofia's Taqueria - Old Bridge

4.2

Awesome(131)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • East Brunswick

Booked 7 times today

Sofia's featuresand an outdoor courtyard of carefully curated furniture and decor that create the perfect mix of authentic ambiance, playful sophistication, and an energetic vibe. Gourmet food, hand crafted cocktails, and over 100 tequilas and mezcals are the focus of our passionate and talented staff.Sofia's Old Bridge is hand curated with authentic decor, and a private event space.

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4. Feast Italian Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(389)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old Bridge

Booked 4 times today

We begin with the freshest ingredients, meat, fish and produce, all prepared to order using a combination of family recipes, as well as, recipes learned from some of Brooklyn’s oldest and well-known restaurants. Many of these lessons learned growing up are evident in all our restaurants. Brando’s Citi Cucina, Osteria Cucina Rustica and now in Feast Italian Kitchen.

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5. Cafe Luna of Old Bridge

4.7

Exceptional(522)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Old Bridge

Booked 17 times today

After over 20 years of serving fine Italian cuisine in New York City, we are proud to announce our newest location in Old Bridge New Jersey. Join us under the stars in our romantic dining area, lounge or upscale bar, serving our authentic Sicilian Cuisine, delectable desserts and extensive wine list. We pride ourselves on serving the finest ingredients in every dish. Whether you’re having an intimate dinner or seeking to host a special event, happy hour, or other occasion, Café Luna of Oldbridge will provide a dining experience that is out of this world!

6. McDonagh's Pub

4.2

Awesome(196)

Price: Moderate

• American • Keyport

Booked 2 times today

Located in the Heart of Downtown Historic Keyport in a turn-of-the-century brick building near the bay, McDonagh's pub combines Old-World charm with modern hip cuisine. We offer an amazing menu of Irish Fare, bistro-style salads, home-made awesome soups, signature sandwiches, wraps, sautés, thin-crust pizza, fabulous fish and chips, daily specials and over 70 beers and lagers!

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7. Houlihan's - Holmdel

4.6

Exceptional(589)

Price: Moderate

• American • Holmdel

Booked 6 times today

Since 1972, we’ve believed in quality ingredients, cooking from scratch and having fun. From our famous ‘Shrooms and Stuffed Chicken Breast to our unique burger blend and ahi tuna, we believe in celebrating the small things and that every moment deserves a toast in its honor. So grab a drink (perhaps our signature Long Island Iced Tea), enjoy some great conversation and let us serve you an excellent meal.

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8. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

4.7

Exceptional(4593)

Price: Expensive

• Comfort Food • Red Bank

Booked 112 times today

Since the opening of their acclaimed Restaurant Nicholas in 2000, Chef Nicholas Harary and his wife, Melissa, modernized the concept of fine dining. This mainstay of Red Bank garnered some of the industry’s highest praise, including 15 straight years as Zagat’s highest-rated restaurant in New Jersey, a 4-star review in the New York Times, and a position on several national “best restaurant” lists.Now, with Barrel & Roost, the couple strips off the white tablecloths and serves up a bold new menu: made-from-scratch food that’s crazy-delicious, yet entirely accessible any night of the week. Set in a newly redesigned modern farmhouse interior, Barrel & Roost is just the place to enjoy Chef Driven Comfort Food with family, old friends, or a grab a drink at the bar for date night!

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9. Pearl at The Oyster Point Hotel

4.5

Awesome(540)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Red Bank

Booked 2 times today

Dining at the intimate Pearl restaurant at The Oyster Point is upscale and serene – a perfect spot to relax and enjoy knock-out contemporary American cuisine with local seasonal ingredients.Dine on the deck and enjoy a gentle breeze, with sailboats skimming across the water and a view of picturesque Red Bank.Pearl is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and lite bites, so it’s a perfect choice for your business and social occasions.

10. Buona Sera

4.7

Exceptional(1695)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Red Bank

Booked 21 times today

(Online reservations for 5 or more, please call us)** 2 hour min required for Pre Count Basie show reservations. The classy and elegant Buona Sera is located in Red Bank area of New Jersey. The dining room is gorgeous with carefully planned details and decorations that add a sense of refinement to the restaurant. You can also host an event or party in the Wine Cellar or Tuscan Room. Catering services can be ordered for in-house reservations as well as for outside events. Buona Sera is a full service bar and restaurant, and our menu is quite extensive, giving you a lot of lunch and dinner options to choose from. Start off with one of the large and flavorful appetizers, then continue to the main course. Entrées at Buona Sera include pasta, veal, choice steaks, chicken, pork chops, various types of ravioli and seafood. Veal chops from this restaurant are some of the most popular dishes on the menu and are worth trying.

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Cathyvip
New York City •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food; shrimp, lobster risotto, A Salute salad! Entrees were delicious ( ravioli, ragu, salmon, rigatoni with shrimp,) Wonderful experience!
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A SalutePrice: Expensive• Italian• Matawan
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4.4
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Maravip
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Lindsey was excellent server. Bartender made great drinks. Food excellent.
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Cafe Luna of Old BridgePrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Bridge
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4.7
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connie
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Everything is as excellent except the francaise sauce was watered down. I’ve had this dish several times and it was not up to its usual standards. Chicken wings, steak pizziola and shrimp parm were excellent
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Feast Italian KitchenPrice: Moderate• Italian• Old Bridge
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4.8
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Donnavip
New Jersey •42 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 14, 2024
Dined here during Jersey Shore Restaurant Week. Out of all the participating restaurants, The GOAT offered the best selections. The food was outstanding and the service was very good. I always enjoy dining at a restaurant where my friends and I can talk and actually hear each other. We truly enjoyed our dining experience and will definitely return.
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The Goat by David BurkePrice: Moderate• American• Union Beach
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4.3
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Betty
New York City •26 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 27, 2024
Nova our server was very polite, thorough and patient with us. I’d come back. Food was delicious!
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Sofia's Taqueria - Old BridgePrice: Moderate• Mexican• East Brunswick
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4.2

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. A Salute

2. The Goat by David Burke

3. Sofia's Taqueria - Old Bridge

4. Feast Italian Kitchen

5. Cafe Luna of Old Bridge

6. McDonagh's Pub

7. Houlihan's - Holmdel

8. Nicholas Barrel & Roost

9. Pearl at The Oyster Point Hotel

10. Buona Sera

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