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Dunellen Hotel
Category: Restaurants American (New) American (New) [Edit]
120 N Washington AveDunellen, NJ 08812
(732) 968-2900
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
12 reviews for Dunellen Hotel
Review Highlights
"It wasn't the best French onion soup I had ever had, but it..."
(in 3 reviews)
"...a little bit of everything from burgers to salads to pasta..."
(in 3 reviews)
"Quaint and cozy, American food."
(in 3 reviews)
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12 reviews in English
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Review from Carol B.
Pittsburgh, PA
12/31/2007
Quaint and cozy, American food. The menu offers a little bit of everything from burgers to salads to pasta and chicken entrees. I had a spinach salad with balsamic reduction and then chicken Marsala with a side of fresh vegetables for my main course that did not disappoint. There's an upstairs and a downstairs. We sat downstairs, at a table near the bar. It had a Cheers-y type of atmosphere and the football game on in the background.
On a previous visit, I had the port wine cheeseburger. . . excellent!!
For the type of establishment this is, I give it 5 stars for a comfortable and casual dining experience with above average food. -
Review from Jessica P.
Piscataway, NJ
2/17/2011
I have lived less than two miles from this building for all 25 years of my life and always disregarded it. I never even knew it was a restaurant. I was never curious to know what it was. It took a particularly long, boring trip to Medemerge down the street to discover it. If you've been to Medemerge, you are familiar with the eternal wait in the examination room before you even see a nurse. While perusing Foursquare in my boredom, I came across Dunellen Hotel with gleaming reviews. I took my search to Yelp - more gleaming reviews. And not only gleaming reviews - but a universal decree to try the French onion soup! I cannot resist that!
So my mom and I came here for dinner one rainy night, and my goodness, my fellow Foursquarers and Yelpers did not lead me astray. It wasn't the best French onion soup I had ever had, but it was definitely a serious contender. A deep, rich broth was molten beneath the perfectly brown, bubbly mixture of cheeses. It was a teeny bit under-seasoned for my palate, but not so much to even make note of it. Definitely a must-try!
The French dip sandwich (apparently, I was feeling French) was great, too. The meat was on the dry side, but the bread was extremely fresh and crusty and the jus was just as rich as the French onion soup. I had it with swiss cheese instead of provolone. The portion was enormous and the sandwich was nice and meaty - great ratio with the bread.
My mom had the lobster reuben, which many people have raved about. The hype was definitely warranted...great, unique flavor profile and great textures between the super-crisp bread and the creamy lobster. Great textures, perfect balance. Wonderful suggestion.
As mentioned, the portions were huge, so we didn't have room for dessert. But every item on the dessert menu had me salivating!
I am now plagued with guilt that I have neglected this place for so many years. Now that I know how great it is, I have a lot of lost time to make up for! -
Review from J Lyn S.
Woodbridge, NJ
8/16/2011
Not bad, not bad. Wednesday is pasta night, but I am seriously all in for their burgers served with their homemade chips aaah how delicious. The dining that was open was next to a large bar & you had to walk past the kitchen to get to your seat (only weird part). The service was great! If it's 10 pm and you are hungry, they will be more than happy to serve you. YUM YUM.
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Review from M T.
Myrtle Beach, SC
10/23/2009
I can't believe I just found out about this little gem after living in Central NJ my whole life.
First of all the atmosphere is awesome, the building was built in the 1800's and the bar and downstairs restaurant are situated in the basement. Very cozy and homey without having that "tried too hard" feel.
The food was excellent, and I was surprised by some of the interesting things on the menu like Port Wine burgers and an entire Oktoberfest menu, complete with seasonal brew.
My husband and I brought both of our kids here, and the atmosphere (at lunch time on a Saturday) was very family friendly. We were the first customers, but eventually the place was relatively crowded.
Even though our server was tending the crowded bar and serving the restaurant goers solo, he was still friendly and attentive.
The food was much better than I had anticipated. The french onion soup was probably one of the best I've had, and I loved the different cheeses and the addition of shallots. The Port Wine burger was large, cooked perfectly to my specifications and delicious. I could have done without the very hard chips that were served along with it though, I would have preferred fries. My kids and husband equally enjoyed their meals. The prices were reasonable, we will definitely be frequent visitors of the Dunellen Hotel in the future. I'd like to get back there before the end of the month to try some of their Oktoberfest offerings. -
Review from Blanca V.
Madison, NJ
3/25/2008
Great ambiance, can be a bit busy on the weekends, service is friendly, and free popcorn.
Onion soup is awesome and pretty much every item on the menu has not let me down. Friends and I used to frequent this place.
Cusine is american. -
Review from eric s.
South Plainfield, NJ
12/23/2009
I always enjoy coming here...the basement is modeled after a German Rathskeller(pub in the city hall basement)
Beer is cold...food is good and service is always friendly...
What more could you ask for?
I've eaten a bunch of things here and always left smiling!
Watch your head if you're tall... -
Review from Paul K.
Westfield, NJ
8/22/2009
I realize that all ratings are relative; but, even given this concession, I believe that my predecessors were too generous in their ratings. Admittedly, the staff was EXCELLENT, and the drinks (full bar), appetizer, and dessert deserve a higher rating that just 3*s; however, for me, the ambiance leaves much to be desired; AND the main meal was very disappointing. Maybe this was just a bad night; but if it was representative, then 4*s or 5*s are not deserved. For example, dollar for dollar, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Linden or The Office Bar and Grill in Cranford are a better deal.
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Review from David S.
Bridgewater, NJ
4/5/2010 2 Check-ins Here
My family is a regular here once a week. The triple onion soup is very good. I get it as an appetizer every time.
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Review from Jasmine C.
Middlesex, NJ
9/4/2009
If you like OUTSTANDING service - this is the place! It was our first time trying the Dunellen Hotel's restaurant. What a great little find. It has an old world feel with excellent customer service. (Which is so rare to find these days) The food was reasonably priced, generously portioned and tastefully delicious. The free fresh popcorn was a nice change, healthier than loading up on bread. Will definitely become regulars at this place!
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Review from Greg T.
Warren, NJ
10/24/2010
Food is good, its typical pub food, ok selection of beer at a reasonable price.
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Review from Jack M.
San Marcos, CA
10/8/2010
I remember going here as a kid while growing up in Middlesex, NJ in the 60's and 70's. My dad and uncle would go here 2/3 times a week. Their hamburgers were always the best I have ever had. We always ate in the bar downstairs and in the summer they always had the AC on high, very comfortable. Was in NJ last month and had to stop by for a burger. After not being there for 32 years, the burger was just as I remember, juicy, tastey, and outstanding! I walked out of there with a "woody" that a steel worker couldn't bend. Everything on the menu is priced reasonably.
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Review from Lelah O.
Hudson, OH
12/29/2008
I've ordered a lot of different things on the menu, and pretty much everything is consistently good. The stand out thing to me is the French Onion Soup. It's just amazing. I like the atmosphere in the basement the best, the stone walls are cool and it's just cozy. The service is always really nice, too (no one is ever unfriendly!). They have a great bar menu as well. It's a great little place to go on a date or with family.
