Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Branchburg

Phenomenal experience and food. Service was top notch and the veal parm is one of the best I’ve ever had. Will be back next time I am in town!

Nice sitdown spot in the Bridgewater Commons. Good food, and staff was knowledgeable. Cutlery that was provided was slightly dirty (cleaned it with the napkin), otherwise everything was good.

Outstanding as always! The perfect way to end the week!

Prior to COVID, we dined at Ryland Inn ten or more times a year. They have been closed for some time but recently reopened and since we were visiting the area, booked a reservation. While it is no longer the amazing farm-to-table menu, the food prep was very impressive. Tom, our bartender, was very knowledgeable and professional. We knew the previous team very well and he would have fit in nicely. He made my Sazarac beautifully. On to dinner: Skip the wedge salad- while trying to be clever, the red leaf lettuce wasn’t properly washed and much too gritty. Too bad- the blue cheese and bacon were excellent. The salmon (special) was perfect. As was the shirt rub and grits. Wines are very pricy. So we opted to order by the glass and found a very drinkable Cabernet. We both ordered the crème brûlée for dessert which was creamy and delicious. So, while not the same Ryland inn we were accustomed to, it is still very good.

Our 5th visit here (3 lunches, 2 buffets) as good as ever. SBG never fails with diverse menu selections and impeccable taste combinations and presentations. Certainly will be returning soon.