The Gladstone Tavern Reviews

Lunch bartender sleep walking more interested in his phone instead of the client

Gladstone Tavern never lets me down. The food is simply amazing and the service is top notch. Love the atmosphere too.

A "Fail Health Inspection" level of mold odor. It took over an hour to get steak and egg and french toast. Too bad because the food is good, but it's just not worth the hassle.

Went for lunch with large (about 12) group. Food was hot and delicious. Service was very good. We were in and out in just over an hour.

Had a great experience! Everyone & everything was on point. We enjoyed the "Special Mardi Gras" Menu

Loved every dish we had plus everyone there was very nice and excellent service.

Really pleasant outdoor seating. Special lobster menu available!

Went for "lobsterpalooza". Delicious dinner, New England clam chowder, lobster, baked potato, corn on the cob, peach cobbler for dessert, and a Cape Cod blueberry ale to drink. It was like being in New England!

Had the best food and drink experiences on 2 visits during a recent trip to Chester, NJ. The warmth of the tavern is matched by the excellent service and delicious food choices. Staff are very knowledgeable and friendly.

Creative food and specialty drinks. Great vegetarian options. Lovely atmosphere.

The Tavern Burger was very good and the fries that came with it were cooked well done (which I prefer).

What a nice, cozy dining experience. Good variety if wines by the glass. Short rib parpedella was a generous serving with chunks of meat.

Great food made fresh with local produce. Excellent customer service, over all great tasting food

Great place to dine. Tried to get pricing to have an event there, and that unfortunately was a nightmare. Had to go elsewhere.

Food was great and would have given it a five but they ran out of two different deserts. We will give it another chance in the future.

Great place. Food, drinks, always delicious. And, most importantly to me, they have a great attitude plus are accommodating for gluten / dairy free!! Highly recommend.

Great place to meet friends and have a delicious well prepared meal. Always top notch cuisine out in the country. Love this spot!!

Six (6) items between two of us and all remarkable, including unique dishes like: pork belly and calamari salad and " french onion soup" flatbread...will be back!

Great food and service in a quaint small town. Well worth the trip.

The website says they close at 11 30..I drove all the way to have food and I am here at 9.58 and the gentleman says that the restaurant is closed..I call him again after checking the website and then he says he has no food..please respect your customers and think about those who have none..

First time visiting Gladstone and I am glad we did.. excellent menu..diverse but not complicated or overwhelming..loved the Buffalo cauliflower..cocktails were creative and delicious..staff super friend and helpful..we will ve back.

I ordered the vegan dish and it was delicious and the right portion

Very good food and atmosphere! Will definitely be back!

Duck was fatty and rubbery,lobster was good.food is not consistent

I have had many memorable meals at the Gladstone! The food is exceptional and the service outstanding. I look forward to seeing their new menu offerings...such great selections. The Gladstone Tavern is definitely one of the best restaurants in NJ!

Have not been in 25 years since rebuilding Hamilton Farms after the fire. What we found was a very vibrant healthy menu. Our server Mia was so courteous, efficient and informative as well as prompt as young as she is, she made a very rewarding experience.

We will definitely be back.

Oh the food was superbly presented and just 100
% perfect!

No matter what the food is like as I am a Chef, it is the greater and presentor that makes the lasting impression of one's meal perfect!

Fantastic food. Perfect service. Hand mixed cocktails that are delicious.

I really liked their food. I always get fantastic customer service here. The place is well kept and the employees are always nice. Will come back again.

Great food, drinks, service from Greg! A praying mantis close by for good luck!!

If you ever have the chance to go to Gladstone Tavern you'll reconsider your word choice afterword when you realize it's an opportunity. From the decor, to the service, to the food, it's an absolute knock out which somehow manages to withhold the post-concussive symptoms. G-Tav is humbly run by a brilliant chef, Tom Carlin, who uses fresh local ingredients (they have their own herb garden onsite which doesn't get more local than that!) to create wonderful dishes throughout the menu. Even the ice cream is made in house making the attention to detail an overarching highlight through the experience. A perfect balance of classy and casual, The Tavern will create a perfect time for a special occasion or a typical night out. I also recommend a private party here, because their private dining room is really special - you even get your own porch! Be a hero and suggest the Gladstone Tavern for your next outing. Your family and friends will never stop thanking you and will secretly struggle to find a place to match the Gladstone Tavern.

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. I usually order off the bar menu which is still excellent.

Waited almost 45 minutes for my takeout with a. Very salty manager. Won t be back.

Came for dinner between Christmas and New Years, in a party of 5. The restaurant had just opened up again, so was a bit short staffed, esp. during all of the ongoings of Covid. We ordered a variety of dishes and drinks, and the food was exceptional. Burger was better than at the Pluckemin Inn (and I really like that place). Staff was lovely and very friendly. The woman serving the cocktails and taking our order was truly a marvel. Would absolutely come back here in a heartbeat. Great tavern and addition for American cuisine in the area. A gem.

Decided to have Thanksgiving dinner here this year to make life a little easier. This place exceeded expectations. Food variety and price was fantastic - all served family style - but the real star of the meal was our service. Everyone was top notch, and the absolute standout was our server Matt. This guy was incredible from start to finish and is the main reason we will be making this an annual tradition.

A bit on the pricy side, but the atmosphere and staff are pretty top notch for what is basically one of only three places in town. Special props to the head mixologist, Robbie Seigrit; a true professional, and an all around great guy (and also a wicked sax player).

Delightful good restaurant. Would not hesitate to go there more often the price is good the wine selection very good in the food excellent.

Great food.Awesome ambience. Great drinks selection. Slightly on the expensive side, however a great experience overall.

Food was pretty good, really nice decor, service was so slow though

We were a small group of 4 people but we had 4 large dogs and a medium sized dog. They were able to accommodate us and provide good service too. I thought the food was tasty and reasonably priced. The staff worked well as a team.

Good food, great staff, nice atmosphere! The live music on Fridays is fun but can sometimes be a little loud for those looking for a quieter spot. Fun and lively bar atmosphere.

Outdoor dining in the summer is lovely.

Great place for brunch too!

The weekly specials are awesome and really showcase fresh seasonal flavors.

Always a pleasure...not the most extensive menu but a nicely varied selection of tasty and we'll presented dishes! Worth your time and money....

Had the lump crab tots as an appi. Great. Like having softshell crabs. Had the mushroom asparagus pasta, excellent. Also had the lobster ravs. Excellent. I think their outdoor tables need a table cloth or at least a vinyl covering. It was very hot out that night, about 90 degrees or so, but the ceiling fans worked to keep us more than comfortable. Great evening. Nice wine selection.

Food is excellent, particularly drinks and deserts. Style reflective of wealthy classy area.

Saturday night - 6:30ish, no reservation. Sat at a bar table. The service was awesome and the food was too. Will absolutely make a reservation next time to try the dining room menu. Just a great place.

gave them 5 stars for the great atmosphere a great menu with a very helpful staff and excellent food

Gladstone Tavern is a reliable place for good, simple dishes. Most go there for the "scene." On weekends they have live music and a lively bar atmosphere. It has continued to draw a decent crowd thru covid restrictions by making seating available outside. Formally known as the Brass Penny, the Gladstone Tavern building has been used as a restaurant for many years. It's a landmark.

The food was good, and the staff nice but need to assign them to individual tables. Never quite knew which person was our server. Very confusing.

Unfortunately we came at 3pm between lunchanged and dinner... while I enjoy a pub menu and what seemed to be interest was very pedestrian, lack flare and taste, to much salt..

Service was extremely slow and disorganized.
Broccoli soup tasted burnt. Burger was very good and patio was pleasant.

The place is a bit stuffy. And no matter how good the food is, you don't wanna go back to a stuffy place.

This is a very nice neighborhood restaurant. The food and service were good and the atmosphere is nice. Be aware though that because it is a popular neighborhood spot it gets quite busy on the weekend including its share of screaming young kids. We will go back, but maybe during the first half of the week when hopefully it is a little quieter.

My hubby and i have been going to gladstone for 8 yrs . always amazing food , tonite just awful . duck in ramen entree awful , like eating soggy duck in a college dorm room with ramen noodles. filet mignon pimento topped ughhh . salty and meat tough . suposed to have cauliflower and it was served burnt broccoli. Manager came over and offered nothing but his apologies. Also dont go on a Sunday screaming kids all over the restaurant. Ed not there amymore we fpund out ..def shows .

The waitstaff was great, the atmosphere was very cozy and the food was delicious. Zero negatives for me.

Had a awesome experience in this spot with my kids. The food comes quickly and the service is just good. Prices are affordable.

Cosy little restaurant .. very nice food with good wine collection..enjoyed the experience

Leisurely lunch visit, well served by Cade. Tasty oysters and chopped salad.

Good, imaginative, "American" cuisine from executive chef Tom Carlin who also owns The Cassidy in Maplewood. Excellent experienced servixe, as well.

Great Sunday brunch! The outdoor dining on the patio was very comfortable and quiet! Food was also great, came out hot, fresh, and to order. Cocktails were tasty and refreshing. All in all will definitely be back for brunch again!

Always EXCELLENT experience
Starting with Robbie behind the bar, an experienced and affable chap.
The food is equally satisfying with seasonal choices
Highly recommended

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My go to pub.... consistently good food with friendly service and a warm environment.

We have been visiting this establishment for a few years now and it is fantastic! We just enjoyed the Corn Week special, OMG!! The food is all perfect! Chris was our server and he had excellent timing..made recommendations while not being pushy. We always enjoy the support staff at Gladstone Tavern, as they supply water, wrap food, etc. They are excellent as well. We will make reservations for next week!

Everything I ve had here is delicious! My favorites are the Buffalo cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.

I d like to give a special thanks to the people in the kitchen, the food here is amazing. Thanks to the rest of the staff as well for great service. Thank you all for doing what you do this place is great.

Loved the atmosphere outside during this pandemic. The live music was awesome. Jeireis was great. The food was good but the portions were small and the service could have been better. Over all it was a good experience and liked the small town environment

Great atmosphere and food. Super friendly service. Recommend the crab cakes.

Simply understated elegant space. Wonderful and attentive staff. Oh yes. And the brunch was delicious. What else can you ask for...

Sat on the outdoor patio on a nice evening. Got the chicken dinner and had the spring salad. Both were amazing. I ll definitely come back here. Service was great also.