The 'World Famous' Waiting Room Reviews Summary

Category: Bar & grill

Address: 66 E Cherry St, Rahway, NJ 07065, USA

Phone: +17323820900

Rating: 4.4
based on 157 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Just stopped in with 4 other couples and had some great wings, nachos, and premium craft brew beers."
  • "The Buffalo Chicken Wrap had so much flavor and I found it divine."
  • "Their rib-eye is always prepared to juicy perfection, and Lamb chops that melt in your mouth with every order."
  • "They have a great atmosphere with food and drinks to match. We had the Disco Fries and Chicken Fingers at the bar and it was the example of what good bar food should be."
  • "The Beyond burger here was bomb with the fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and mushrooms I got as toppings."
  • "The steak was absolutely mouth watering. The lobster was like butter."
  • "We had the prime rib πŸ˜‹ soo perfect πŸ₯°."

Cons:

  • "The chicken wings used to be really good. Now it's just ok."
  • "The salmon was burnt and hard the potatoes were dry and very lumpy the veggies were mushy."
  • "The Crab Cake sliders were very well seasoned had somewhat of a crab πŸ¦€ flavor, yet tasted extremely processed and loaded with more filler than crab meat."
  • "Food was horrible. Had a prime rib sandwich. There was more fat than meat."
  • "The cheeseburger was dry and the meat tasted a little stale almost as if it was frozen and they left it defrosting since this morning."
  • "Food was horrible. Coconut shrimp had no flavor. The sauce was not what I was expecting and tasted nasty. The calamari was like rubber."
  • "The fish and chips are extremely soggy, and I understand fried food is not as good if they are takeout. But I have never had fish and chips THIS BAD."

Service

Pros:

  • "Service was top notch. All the servers took part in checking on each table."
  • "The young lady waiting on us was sweet we were so preoccupied with our own stuff I'm sorry to say we didn't get her name. But she was very attentive."
  • "The service was great, very polite and attentive."
  • "Everyone that works there is incredibly friendly and the food is delicious and reasonably priced."
  • "The service was great after we ordered."
  • "The service is always awesome, the beer selection is excellent and the food - from the appetizers to the fries to the rib eye - is awesome."
  • "The staff was very helpful and friendly."

Cons:

  • "The food was great the wait not so much."
  • "Staff was working hard, service was relaxed to slow."
  • "The service wasn’t that great. I believe they didn’t anticipate the amount of customers they would get on Christmas Eve."
  • "It was sooo hot inside we considered leaving before we ordered."
  • "Service is so slow and horrible."
  • "Servers are short with you and aren’t that friendly."
  • "Didn’t check on us once after food was served."

Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "If you are looking for the classic jersey bar experience for a great price the Waiting Room is ideal."
  • "The atmosphere is relaxing."
  • "The place has an open air concept so you can either loud or quiet."
  • "Bustling and entertaining."
  • "The atmosphere of this place is very lively!"
  • "The atmosphere of this place is always so welcoming."
  • "Atmosphere is pretty cool."

Cons:

  • "Also the side of the building has mad trash, which smells and is an eye sore."
  • "The atmosphere was mediocre. Nothing special but comfortable."
  • "The music is SO loud you have to yell to converse."
  • "It was STEAMING in that place."
  • "BUT WOW THERE WAS NO AC. it was STEAMING in that place."
  • "Would not recommend the place for a date if you hoped to engage in deep conversation, it is too noisy."
  • "Gets pretty crowded and loud on the weekends but always a great time."

Accessibility

Pros:

  • "An easy walk from Rahway train station if you need a bite to eat on the way home from work."
  • "Perfect place to have some food and have a drink while waiting for your train to arrive."

Cons:

  • "Parking near this place is a nightmare."
  • "Parking however is a nightmare."
  • "Parking sucks."
  • "Yesterday I was looking for a table in this place, I was on crutches, and I waited for someone to assign me a table; after 20 minutes of no one helping me with the table, the waiters saw me standing and didn't say anything, I decided to leave, terrible customer service."

Value

Pros:

  • "If you are looking for the classic jersey bar experience for a great price the Waiting Room is ideal."
  • "Everyone that works there is incredibly friendly and the food is delicious and reasonably priced."
  • "An affordable establishment with an even better menu."
  • "Very reasonably priced. I highly recommend and would definitely order again."
  • "The food at this place is always delicious, fresh and reasonably priced."

Cons:

  • "I would rather spend my money elsewhere. This place doesn’t deserve the time or money you would spend there."
  • "Will never go back there again,a waste of money"

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