I've dined twice now, and both times were a hit. I walk over every time I get my car worked on at the Good Guys shop and have a beer. Both times, I've sat there long enough to build up an appetite. Had the same bartender both times and she's really a nice woman. She's a little older but goes as quick as she can, puts your food order in right away, and checks back with you in a timely manner. My first time in, she explained that they're known for their Benji burgers and explained the difference between the three, which I appreciated. Not a lot of people care like she seemed to. I ordered the cube steak sandwich and added the grilled peppers and onions. Holy cow! Almost literally! That piece of beef was so clean tasting. The texture was so soft, almost buttery. The bartender told me they buy all their meat locally from Al's, and after that burger, you can really tell that they do. It was delicious. My second time dining, I started with the fried mushrooms. Typical dive bar fried mushrooms. Nothing to rave about, but still good. For my meal, I ordered the club on wheat bread. MAN.. when I say this club was delicious, that's a complete understatement. They use roast beef instead of turkey, which I loved. Added a bit of saltiness. I asked for a side of pickles and even those were amazing. Great flavor and crunch. I highly recommend the club sandwich here. Get it to-go if you don't want to dine in....
Read moreWe had tickets to a concert at the Midland theater and so drove to downtown Newark and found a restaurant close to the square. There are several options but we definitely made the right choice. This is what I affectionately call a hole in the wall. The front is pretty non-descript, but inside the walls are covered with memorabilia and the tables and seats are clean.
We ordered a bacon cheeseburger, onion rings, mushrooms and cauliflower to share between us. It takes a while for your food to come out, probably because it all tastes fresh rather than frozen for who knows how long before being fried. The bacon was wonderfully crispy on the burger. The mushrooms were still plump and juicy, the onion rings were delicious and the cauliflower tasted as if it had been part of a head of cauliflower just a few hours ago before being lovingly battered and fried.
The restaurant is small so get there early or grab a seat at the bar. But just go. Leave your diet at home and just go enjoy some delicious food and a beer or two. Its reasonable and yummy, and for a casual date night it was...
Read moreRidiculously cheap prices here! Burgers for less than $10. Draft beers for $2! I mean how can you say no to coming here?? Ok, maybe not the best burger and beer place for foodies but if you're just looking for a place to hangout and enjoy time with people, this is the place. I felt like I was being served by my friend's aunt/mom/Grandma there haha cause they were all so friendly. From the pictures on the wall the owner (I assume) LOVES dogs a lot. Biggest complaint is that the music is waaaaay too loud and gotta yell over all that to order food or just have a conversation. Also, wish they had a list of what they have on draft or types of drinks they got. Only menu is very simple. Would definitely come back if we're craving for cheap and...
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