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Lamplighter Inc
Nov 25, 2009 by Cynthia from Chester
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[9] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Food, friendly service, interior decor.
• Exterior of building is outdated.

“Great family-run restaurant. Good food, friendly service, real old-fashioned pub atmosphere (in the pub, where we usually sit) and nice, more formal/romantic atmosphere in the dining room. Very nice to children. Don't be put off by the somewhat outdated exterior -- it's much better inside.”

Romano's Macaroni Grill
Nov 22, 2009 by Paresh from Edison
Overall Rating: 3
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[3]

• The crusty bread served with olive oil.
• Chicken scaloppine is not good.

“The restaurant servers are pretty pushy in selling things that you are not intended to eat in the first place. It was our first visit to this place and it was horrible experience. We asked for Chicken Scaloppine and exactly half of the dish was without salt and remaining half was terribly salty. Since it was our first visit, we were nervous to mention this to the server. Also, while serving house wine, they gave a sample first, and then made a stern face almost threatening like to order one glass full. When we got the check, the server asked us, if we were interested in getting the change back I said "Yes", and the waiter asked me 3-4 times, if I was sure about it. Now, after eating the saltiest food in whole of NJ, why would I give a tip of $17.50. I just couldn't hold myself back, and told the waiter that my dish was half salty. Now the manager comes in with a threatening look with few other hefty looking staff behind her. She asked me, why didn't I mention the food quality earlier. I told her, I didn't feel like, but only after being demanded a hefty tip, I couldn't keep myself quiet. The space was almost empty, yet, we had barely got up from our table and putting on our jackets, when the cleaners started changing the sheets. Also, constantly, they were sweeping the floor next to us, while we were eating. And anybody sweeping a floor next to me, while I am having my food in the restaurant. It just raises a lot of dust around and does go in our plates.”

China Garden
Nov 21, 2009 by Alex from Nyc
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Food is amazing and great value. Big party menus are the best.
• Nothing.

“The Lobster here is great. So fresh (I picked out the live Lobster) . I never liked the traditional style of Lobster with butter sauce, but when I had Chinese style, it was awesome. The rest of the food was also so tasty. Best Chinese food in the area and better than some NYC place. Everything was perfect and pretty cheap. The recession menu was great value but we decided to spend a little extra so we could try some more dishes. Each one was better than the next. Service was great, the host was very nice and very attentive. This is not a cheap takeout place. This is a quality restaurant. Great for a night out and excellent for takeout as well. Some one was having a party when I was there and they looked like they were having a great time and the food look so good. I will be going there for my next birthday.”

Metropolitan Cafe Ltd
Nov 19, 2009 by gino from fairview, nj
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Nothing.
• Everything/bad experience.

“The guy with the crocs and shorts cannot talk to people, he is nasty to the public, he screams at customers, his wife and girlfriend hang out there (wonder if they've met) and make fun of customers. He should be fired and not longer there.”

Gambinos Inn
Nov 18, 2009 by Joe from b
Overall Rating: 5
Food:[2] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[3]

• Young bartenders on Thursdays where great, but they left the place. Guess they where smart.
• Old man bartendert.

“The place used to be great, but it has just went down hill. The price of a Cheese Steak should not be $11.95. A long Island Ice tea should not be 11 bucks and should not charge for ice. The place is never open and it closes early even if you are still at the bar having a drink. Place is just crazy and most likely will close in the near future.”