The Butcher's Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Knowlton Township

Lacking curb appeal, this restaurant is a diamond in the rough. Open only about 8 months, the Butcher's Bar and Grill is a wonderful find within walking distance across the Delaware River from my hometown. Don't let the exterior be off-putting. Max promptly greeted us upon our arrival and was attentive throughout our stay.My Old Fashioned was made according to my preferences. A friend and I shared a baba ghanoush appetizer and mushroom cassoulet appetizer. We visited on Prime Rib night but opted for Bronzino and Chicken casserole. Both were good. The salad accompanying the fish was fresh and had just the right amount of dressing. The seasoned French fries were delicious. The rice pudding, dessert was milky and creamy served chilled; very tasty.

The simple fact that this restaurant is within walking distance from my home, makes it a great first choice. I will be able to eat as much as I want knowing that I'll be able to walk it off as I...

Food was excellent! My wife and I had 2 glasses of wine, shared the shrimp appetizer, and both had the spaghetti bolognese. Really well seasoned and just the right amount of spice. You can tell this is a step up from the local bar and grill fare. Service was excellent! Attentive at just the right times! Very clean table and dish settings (noticeably clean!) Dining room can accommodate larger groups which is nice. The atmosphere is very nice. Not necessarily high end upscale, but certainly a lot nicer than most local places. Only small issue is the music was a little loud (to be fair we went early and it wasn’t crowded) and I felt modern country was a peculiar choice given the menu and atmosphere. About $70 before tip. DEFINITELY...

Stopped in on a Tuesday night after a hike up Mt. Tammany for some food to recoup from the climb. I did a custom order of the penne Alfredo and went with fettuccine Alfredo, which was absolutely amazing.

The restaurant was cozy inside, and the staff was extremely friendly. Had a great conversation with the host about all their locations throughout New Jersey and the atmosphere on the weekends. If you're in the area, I would highly recommend stopping by, but make sure you're hungry because the portions are generous! I'd highly recommend the signature Turkish desert. It was delicious!

Needless to say, the next time I hike up this way, I will be stopping by again. The only downside is it's not closer to...