The Gladstone Tavern Review

This spot is extraordinary and roomy, the menu was yummy and the rates were very inexpensive. quick, productive service and very welcoming waiters. I recommend this place.

Delicious food. We had the hanger steak and duck - both tasty and satisfying. Desserts were creatively plated and really good. Friendly service. Will be returning.

Limited menu. Food was fair to good. Price was moderate to high

Always a wait, always something forgotten, food often cold on arrival. Some items are delicious. Some items are way off the culinary mark. Hit or miss. If 2 and a half stars were an option...

Would definitely recommend trying out this place. Awesome vibes, flavorful food, fantastic customer service. Highly recommended.

Wasn't as satisfied with food choices as previous visits. And waiter was almost non-existent for most of our meal. Had to ask manager for drink refills. Only thing waiter was quick with was bringing the check.

Overall an upscale country inn located an upscale suburb Food & sercice first rate , but expensive. Atmosphere horsey set & snobish. Don't plan to go back, I'm too low brow for this joint.

Attended a Holiday dinner there, food was fantastic and the wait staff was very attentive and friendly.

Great food and beer selection, roast beef and swiss special and grilled cheese were awesome

Such a cute place. Oysters were cold and fresh and i liked that they had a couple varieties to choose from. Had the rack of lamb which may have been the best i ever had. And they have a kids menu too. So it wad great for everyone.

Very dissatisfied. Restaurant looks great but food was mediocre. I ordered broccoli rabe and shrimp pasta. Was served rubbery shrimp and only broccoli rabe stems. Terrible. The appetizers were served 15 minutes apart! I ordered a glass of wine with my dinner but it was served after the meal. I refused it.

I am glad I had a gift certificate and did not spend too much of my own money. Will never go back.

I tried this place already with my friend and I am addicted since then. I like the excellent vibes and yummy food and beverages. Fantastic work.

Even though food is good, it's too expensive. And they are racist

Always pleased with my food and service when I come here.

The best restaurant in the area! It's a go-to spot for us for special occasions or just a night out. The menu changes all the time and I'm always curious to see what's new. It's a battle between ordering an old favorite or trying something new.

A lot of folks at work enjoy the Gladstone Tavern, but I find the food, although tasty, over priced and the service slow. For business lunches when the sales guy is picking up the tab, I don't mind going. But for my money and time, there are other local establishments that I prefer.

Fantastic food, warm informal setting. I particularly appreciate the outdoor seating.

It is a nice restaurant good attention the food is varied

Tavern burger was amazing!!! Will definitely be returning.

The band was very loud for the size if the room. We always enjoy dining here.

Waitress was good. Appetizers were good. Kids meals were good. Very good french fries. Ordered the chicken dish for dinner and was not impressed at all. Chicken was good, but not a fan of the veggies. It had carrots, brussel sprouts, and something else chopped up. Carrots were the only ones I ate. Brussel sprouts were super bitter. Not sure if I'd go back.

The perfect stop for a bite to eat after a fall afternoon hiking. Caught the very end of brunch and throughly enjoyed my meal and drink. Wait staff was very courteous and the manager and/or owner walked around table to table asking how everything was. She was very personable and warm. Will definitely go back when I am in the area.

Always a great friendly place to meet up with family and friends. Food is constantly good and the atmosphere is cozy.

Pricey, but tasty. Service was adequate. Those no-handle coffee cups are ridiculous.

We love coming here dinner or lunch! Food is delicious and presented nicely. Bar is stocked with several excellent bourbons. I would like to see them stock " Angel's Envy, my favorite bourbon, but I'm just being selfish. lol

Fantastic service. Even better food. Try the s mores for a very fun experience!

Love, just love. Do not think twice this place is great. The guacamole is amazing and I just had the best cobb salad I have ever had a few days ago. Also Robby behind the bar is one of the best in NJ. Eat here!

Lovely Atmosphere and Amazing Food.I love this place.To many good memories

Small bar, cozy restaurant, friendly staff. Good food.

Love the welcoming atmosphere there. Good food, nice beers. Will recommend.

Fantastic food and service!! Drive an hour once a month for date night, and Gladstone never disappoints!!!

This review is based off of 2 recent visits. We came in for breakfast a couple of weeks ago and had a good experience- Matt, the server was great, breakfast was ok and portions were generous( kind of difficult to mess up on breakfast). Their breakfast wrap would have been DELICIOUS if it were toasted.

However, I unfortunately can't say the same for our most recent visit for Easter Dinner. We decided to stop by as they were having a special Easter Menu. Our server seemed very rushed (despite it being not very busy as we came in later on in the evening), we didn't get his name. We ordered drinks- a manhattan and a specialty cocktail. The Manhattan was a bit bland and the server ended up forgetting the other drink- which didn't end up coming out until after dinner was served. Ciabatta bread and chicken soup were great as well as the lamb chops on the Easter Menu, however, their strip steak lacked flavor and came out a bit cold. We justified these mishaps as it was a holiday but were a little disappointed as this restaurant is much pricier than many others in the area and thus our expectations were set a bit higher for a restaurant with such great hype. Not sure we will be back at this point.

The pork shank I had this evening was excellent and my dates meal was exceptional as well. Freshest oysters we've had in quite a while!

Our waitress made this the best experience yet,we frequent this restaurant...always can count on a great meal,great drink,great time

Back patio on a stream is really nice, food is great.

Good food, friendly service, I was there at Christmas time and it was very lively

Fantastic food and service. A little pricey but worth it. And as the old saying goes, you get what you pay for.

An american casual restaurant with out door seating and a reasonably good menu. Very popular on weekends with waits. Parking can be tough.

The steak frites was fantastic! The 2015 Rioja was the perfect complement. And the shared Flower Pot dessert was a light finish to my lunch.

Great food and wait staff, the bartenders are the best!

Before Covid we would eat here all the time. Since the pandemic, we have ordered to-go meals to support one of our favorite restaurants. Tonight s order, however, was an extreme disappointment. One item I ordered was missing and the salmon on two other items was not cooked to order. Normally I would give a pass, but the price for items I ordered was extraordinary so I expected at least to get what I ordered. So disappointed.

First time here. The staff are friendly and very accommodating. Will definitely be back.

We enjoyed a lovely Sunday brunch on the front porch with our dog. The service was excellent.

Very exceptional food, great service, great atmosphere. A little slow on the food. I had the monk fish ossobuco and it was the best fish I've had all year.

Lovely restaurant! And I've never had better Korean BBQ and kimchee. Honestly. One of my favorite dishes ever... and I've been to more than 30 countries and tasted a lot of wonderful dishes! THIS one is in my top ten anywhere. Never expected to find kimchee on the menu here. Impressive variety.
We're planning to hold a rehearsal dinner in the upstairs room next summer. We feel confident in our decision!

I grew up in Gladstone, Have seen the evolution firsthand from The Brass Penney, to Chatfield's, and now, to the Gladstone Tavern.

Great food, Great staff, and Cool new vibe.

Price to quality ratio perfect, as always!

Great food. Decent Pricing. Really bad service on holidays. Somewhat small takeout portions

Doing a great job with outdoor dining, simple but excellent menu and great service

Fantastic food and service! We had a great experience at the Gladstone Tavern. The burger and guacamole were absolutely amazing. Max was an excellent server and we will certainly be back. Thank you!

Awesome food and service. Great location. Great for families and date night

Our last time at GT was for brunch. This time, on Nov 29, we were there for dinner, and to celebrate a birthday. The staff is exceedingly nice. We preferred sitting outside despite the cold, and they went out of their way to plug in an extra heater or two to help us stay warmer. The food achieved that balance between innovative and familiar, and the ambiance is great too. It looks lovely on the inside as well with proper adherence to Covid-19 protocols. I can see us becoming regulars here!

Disgusting. Decor=Filthy and ugly/dull, tasteless. There no longer exists the gorgeous upscale atmosphere and historical decor. MANAGER EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL AND RUDE. Anyone who knew this place before they came in and destroyed historical value and beauty, started serving greasy uncooked food in an atmosphere of cold,inpersonal surroundings....will never go here as it is now! They also have been known to post their own "good reviews!"

What a great place! Phenomenal food, service, cocktail, and beer selection. They allow dogs on front porch. My recommendation is to hike the Hacklebarney State Park and come here for lunch or dinner.

Marco and the staff are always such a pleasure. Always smiling...love that!

Great service and cozy atmosphere. Rock shrimp tempura is excellent.

Had a mostly tasty meal. Would give it another try. Some of the items could use some improvement like the Matzoh Ball soup and the brisket. Calamari and guacamole were delicious. Lamb shank and brussel sprouts were a win. The small details on service could use some improvement, such as checking on drinks, seeing if anyone wants a knife, bringing milk for the coffee, asking before removing a plate, etc. Overall, a good meal and an enjoyable night. Prices within expectations.

Went with a party of 10 people for dinner. Overall the experience was good with only a couple of minor issues.

1. Server did not always understand our drinks order
2. Used items on the table were not removed creating a very crowded table.
3. Main course arrived while some people were still eating their starter, and other people that had finished still had their empty starter plates in front of them. This caused chaos with many servers suddenly arriving all trying to sort out the table.

Apart from the above, food was good, the staff were very friendly taking time out to interact with our 2 younger guests which we all appreciated, and we all had an excellent evening for my wife's birthday.

Will definately go again.

My wife and I attended a birthday celebration. It's a nice venue. It was buffet service and I thoroughly enjoyed my Bloody Mary!

Service was attentive until the end where I had to track down our server for forgotten hot tea service.

The meat offering on the buffet was undercooked,fatty, and tough. The grilled vegetables were excellent; as were the Chicken and Salmon.

Overall I would return.

Food is cooked to order and always very good. Special orders and changes are always accommodated. Friendly local and delicious. Everyone is always so nice and the food is great. Indoor and outdoor stream side seating.