McLoone's Woodbridge Grille — Restaurant in Woodbridge Township

The only reason why I go back to this place is the one menu item that I purchased the first time I went there last summer. I had the pulled pork on a burger; I cannot remember what the name of it is. I've been back about 10 times and continue to order that same burger. It's a burger with pulled pork on it, not just pulled pork on a roll. It continues to be the absolute best burger I've ever eaten in my life and steak/burgers are what I eat the most in my 27 years. I'm sure there will be haters saying, "Well, obviously you need to get out more if THAT'S the best burger you've ever had." Hell, I've been all over this country and yes, I'll say my second best burger came in Bismarck, North Dakota -- a bison burger. I've eaten at steakhouses in NYC where steaks cost $90 - $150 (business meetings, of course). I've been to Sparks, Smith & Wolensky's, you name it. So I've put your thoughts to rest about me living under a rock for 27 years. The pulled pork burger is the best damn burger ever. Let me also add that I graduated with my MBA from Monmouth University and went to the McCloone's Pier House on the beach at Pier Village. Sure the view was great, but NO pulled pork burger. I had to settle for a regular burger or something like that. It was OK. But only McCloone's Woodbridge Grille makes this burger apparently. And if they ever take it off the menu, I will not return.

Let me also add that the service is OK. Since they eventually serve me my pulled pork burger, I am rating the service "Good". But every time it does seem that it takes the waitresses a LONG time to come to (a) seat you, so I just seat myself, and (b) take your order. Now, if the place was packed, that's one thing. But usually I'm one of like 2-3 tables in the entire place. Yes, there is the other side for the OTB racetrack which maybe focuses more of their attention…? I don't know, but the service could use a little pick-me-up.

But anyway, the pulled pork burger rocks and I'm going to go eat it again there...

This place is a dump and McCloone's should be ashamed of themselves to have there name branded on this establishment. First, it's a hangout for the degenerate - dredges of society. I went there to place a bet on the Derby and decided to stay and eat since I recognized the name "McCloones." The food never came. NEVER. Finally the nacho appetizer came out cold, with no beef or cheese. At that point I directed the waitress to cancel the rest of the order - she could care less. I requested a manager - she same out with no apology making excuses. I don't give a crap how busy you are or what day it is - if you can't take the heat or crowds then don't cook!! Dump. ...

The OTB is the main draw here, but what you'll be incredibly surprised to find is some great food and friendly service. The nachos are probably the best I have ever had, the soup selections are very good and the Jersey Burger (Taylor Ham on top) is highly recommended. Parking on weekends can be hard to find and if you go on Triple Crown race or Breeders cup day advanced reservations are a must, otherwise there is almost always immediate seating. For those with a sweet tooth they have a fresh baked cookie with homemade ice cream and whip cream, takes about 15 min to make but well...