New Brunswick, New Jersey, has a lot to offer to tourists and locals alike. For people who enjoy outdoor activities, Raritan Canal State Park is favored for hiking, biking, fishing, swimming, kayaking and water tubing. After a day of activities in New Brunswick, you can have a bite to eat at one of New Brunswick’s local dining establishments.
A favorite among locals is the Old Bay Restaurant in downtown New Brunswick. The restaurant serves traditional New Orleans style food as well as steaks and seafood, plus French Creole and Cajun cuisine. It also is popular for its microbrewed domestic beers. House specialties include the shrimp Creole, crawfish etouffee, and chicken and sausage jambalaya. The Old Bay Restaurant has a kids' menu and a full bar serving specialty drinks. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday for dinner only and is closed on Sundays.
The Old Bay Restaurant
61-63 Church Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-246-3111
oldbayrest.com
Family owned and operated, the Frog and the Peach restaurant has been serving the community since 1983. The restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine featuring dishes such as cider-braised monkfish, Long Island duck breast, sage ravioli and grilled beef tenderloin. In an effort to become environmentally friendly, the restaurant installed solar energy panels, becoming one of the first "green" restaurants in the United States Also popular for its outdoor patio, Frog and the Peach is open for lunch Monday through Friday and daily for dinner.
The Frog and the Peach
29 Dennis Street at Hiram Square
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-846-3216
frogandpeach.com
Downtown New Brunswick is home to Makeda Ethiopian, which serves authentic Ethiopian dishes such as Moroccan meatballs and Lega Tibs, plus an array of lamb, chicken, beef, goat and vegetarian options. Makeda Ethiopian also features entertainment and a full-service bar. The restaurant is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and daily for dinner.
Makeda Ethiopian
338 George Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-545-5115
makedas.com
Featuring dishes inspired by the region around Naples, Italy, Catherine Lombardi offers Italian fare including fettucine and manicotti. Located in the city’s theater district, the restaurant has a close relationship with the nearby State Theater and provides a “dinner and a show” package. Open for lunch on weekdays and daily for dinner, Catherine Lombardi also offers catering services.
Catherine Lombardi
3 Livingston Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
732-296-9463
catherinelombardi.com
