Can't say enough great stuff about this place. One thing I'd like to mention that I don't believe has been covered by other reviewers -- they are amazing when it comes to accommodating dietary needs, or even just personal preferences. It's never a problem to request something like, "The chicken entree sounds great, but I don't eat meat -- could you replace it with fish?"
Service is as good as it gets, menu is as good as it gets, and I've never experienced buyer's remorse after eating at The Blue Bottle because the food is 100% worth the price.
Building is nondescript but three dining rooms are nicely decorated and inviting. Â A white tablecloth place. Plus they swap out the silverware between courses as needed. Our server at lunch was young but professional, attentive, fast. Â One other server seemed to be working hard as well. Â Hostess seemed to be taking it easy.
Food was very good. Â We split a cheese plate to start which was nicely done. Â My wife had the sirloin which was very nice and a big portion. Â They served the steak cut in two which tells you instantly that it is cooked as your requested; somebody may complain about this but I think it is acceptable since this is not a steakhouse. Â I went with the diver scallops which were as nice as I have had in years. Espresso and cappuccino. We split the lemon tiramisu for dessert which was just OK. Â This place is described on Yelp as New American - French but I saw nothing French on the menu.
Nice place but very loud with the two dining rooms half full. Â They could have spread the tables more. Â For instance I would have seated the seven top in the third dining room which was empty.
Great food at reasonable prices. Â BYOB. Â We will go back. Â Too bad that they don't do brunch on weekends.
I am not an easy grader so four stars which are well earned.
WI-Fi password is printed on the menu.
My mom always told me "Everything in this world has a price", We recently visited the Blue Bottle and found the dishes offered to be delicious and prepared with fresh ingredients, served at the exact temperature that was requested and full of flavor (if a bit over sauced). I had the pork loin and pork belly dish which was wonderful. My wife had the Salmon also prepared perfectly. for dessert we had the cheese tray, which should be offered as a appetizer so we could have something to nibble on with wine,
Unfortunately the service was no where near the level of the food. Our server was rude and  curt with us, we also noticed her complaining to another server about how long we were taking to place our order. keep in mind this was approximately 5 minutes after we sat down. We finally put an end to our servers attitude when she was called on it; my wife asked her if there was a problem and if we were being bad guests because we noticed that she had a bit of an attitude and we overheard her complaining. well this changed her tune and she was pleasant and helpful for the rest of the evening.
We were interested in attending a wine tasting / dinner that was scheduled for a few weeks form now but were concerned about what was being offered on the menu. My wife has food celiac disease which limits what she can eat. So we asked about the menu to see if it would be OK for her. Again, we felt like we were pulling on the dogs tail because the person who we spoke to did everything but tell us we were full of crap and to go eat somewhere else. (come to find out it was the owner). I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree?!?
all in all , great food, decent atmosphere, crappy service. perhaps we went on a bad night, it was a full moon, or I was in the middle of an episode of Punk'ed. other reviews seem to like the place. I am just sharing my personal experience.
My husband and I were here in the beginning of November. We were stuck in traffic and running late, so I called and the response I received was "We'll make it up when you get here." I just wanted to know if it was a problem, we would just reschedule and that's the answer I got. When we walked in, my husband told the hostess who we were and apologized again for being late and she made no eye contact or smile or well any recognition we were there except to hand two menus to our server. Strange, right? We heard the hostess say to our server loud enough for us to hear, how our reservations were at 6:30 and we didn't show up until 6:50. I wish she had said when I called the first time we would have to reschedule, I think she wanted to punish us haha. I ordered an arugala salad which was so salty at the bottom i couldnt eat it. If our server hadn't been so robotic and cold, I probably would have mentioned it however I don't think she cared much. I also had the celery soup which was good. Hubby had the Mahi which was good. Halfway through our dinner we heard the hostess yell at a different server how they should never serve a Cappacino in a coffee mug. Tyrant much? I don't know what else to say, I'll never come back.
Review Source:After reading the great reviews for so long, hubby and I finally made it for dinner. Really outstanding quality of ingredients and the dishes are well thought out and executed. The menu is seasonal, so check it out online to get an idea of the flavors, especially if you are going to BYO wine. For my appetizer, I had the strudel with butternut squash and goat cheese that was light and also rich, deep roasted flavor from the squash. I had arctic char for my entree, the skin was crisped so well it was like a cracker, yet the fish was still moist. Dinner starts with some nice sliced artisan breads, our basket included raisin/rosemary and a hearty multigrain. Don't miss dessert, they are also made in house and seasonally inspired.
Service was good, my pet peeve is having water glasses topped off without  having to flag someone down, they have bus boys who keep on top of this. Our server was cordial and appeared at the appropriate times.
The spaces within the restaurant are somewhat small, but it's only an issue in that your conversation can be disrupted by someone loud at the adjacent table, so I couldn't recommend it for an intimate/romantic dinner.
Parking lot is small, be prepared to park on the nearby dark residential street.
We were looking forward to the summer menu, number XXVl and by the end of the evening we all agreed it was a delicious meal from a diverse menu. We shared plates to get a taste of everything coming from the talented kitchen
Appetizers were a toasted flatbread with truffled ricotta, roasted corn, shitakes, caramelized red onions. This starter was loaded with flavor, those caramelized onions tied the dish together nicely. A large portion that was easily shared. Also had a summer vegetable panzanella salad with heirloom tomatoes, toasted sourdough, cucumber, red onion, arugula and tomato balsamic vinaigrette. A perfect summer salad that looked as good as it tasted.
Had to sample the sample the gnocchi which are always a treat. The preparation was unique. Homemade pecorino gnocchi with toasted garlic, kalamata and cured Moroccan olives, capers, tomatoes and wilted arugula. Tender and feather light with bold savory flavors, just plain delicious.
Entrees were every bit as good, duo of beef was a fork tender Wagyu tri tip and smoked beef brisket with Jersey corn polenta and summer slaw was the ultimate Jersey summer picnic on a plate. A special of duck was very special, roasted duck breast along with a good sized piece of foie grascame was over braised lentils, chanterelles, baby carrots with a tamarind beet sauce. It looked great and tasted even better. Indulgent and tasty is a very good combination :) Pan seared scallops with forbidden black rice, glazed bok choy, shiso pesto and dashi broth was delicious. Close your eyes and you could be 8,000 miles away enjoying this dish.
Very full, the consensus was to get one dessert and share. The lemon meringue pie was perfect, juicy, tart and came with blueberry and raspberry coulis. Service as usual was excellent, with Chef Aaron Philipson running the kitchen and pastry Chef Rory Philipson running the front of BB dining here is a real pleasure.
Really cute place! My parents brought me here for my 21st birthday for a special dinner. I'm really fuzzy on the details but wanted to chime in and say that it was a SUPER nice place. Food was tasty and the service was excellent. For a tiny little place, I think it's definitely a gem of a restaurant.
Review Source:This is our 3rd visit and it was very good, not excellent as in the past visits.
Appetizers consisted of a shared portion of the Goat Cheese Gnocchi with English Peas, Broccoli and Pancetta. I found the gnocchi to be tough, a little too brown, and the pancetta was way too crunchy. We also had the Spinach Salad which was excellent.
Entrees were Pan Seared Day Scallops, Pan Seared Organic Salmon, Cornmeal Crusted Flounder and a Braised Pork Shank. All were excellent and I brought half of my pork shank home.
Service was excellent and the fact that it is BYOB makes it a nice evening.
We come here a couple times a year for birthdays, etc. and have never, ever had a bad meal. Â The food is excellent. Â I've seen "not up to NYC standards" comments from food snobs on other sites like Chowhound, but was happy not to see any here. Â Service at the table wasn't great when we first started coming, but it's much better now, and when we were there last month I was very happy with the level of service they now provide. Â It's still very popular with the Range Rover driving, Chicos for women and khakis and blue blazers for the men crowd, but not to the point where you'd feel out of place driving up in your 1998 Toyota pickup.
My only grief with the place, and it's happened the last couple of times I called, is that the woman who handles the phone reservations can be off putting. Â It was almost as if was my fault a table wasn't available for the time I requested, or if I was putting her out by asking what alternative times were available. Â I make it a point to not call during peak dining periods too. Â Regardless, the food is tremendous, I love the fact that they're a BYOB and I'll not let a few graceless phone moments spoil a place I love to eat.
My husband and I absolutely love the Blue Bottle Cafe for it's food, ambiance, and service. Don't let the unremarkable exterior fool you, there is culinary art being prepared inside! There is a very small menu that changes occasionally and adds seasonal items, but unless you are a very picky eater or need huge diner-style menu options you can't go wrong with any choice. I have had meals of steak and short ribs that linger in my mind for the rest of the week they are so perfectly cooked and fresh. While not inexpensive, in our opinion it is worth the cost in every aspect, plus you don't have to waste money on alcohol markups because it is BYOB.
Review Source:Simply excellent!! This is a very small place in the first floor of what used to be a house in Hopewell. The three season room in the back can be booked for group lunches/dinners. Been here several times now, each time was better than the last. Small and focused menu -- a definite plus!! BYOB, so decide on what you'll be ordering ahead of time and bring along your choice of wine(s) that best complement your meal.
Try the crab cake as your first course. For second course, the chicken breast, the steak or the scallops are to die for and you can't go wrong with any one of these. The main courses are served with seasonal sides, so even if you get the same dish every time, the complementary side dishes will make the meal a completely different experience!! Pricey, but fully worth the price for the delectable gourmet meal.
I am very picky about my desserts, and the desserts at this place are pretty good, but not great. I've tried the financier with toasted almond ice cream, and also the chocolate mousse. Both were above average, but I wouldn't classify them as excellent.
Take your time at this place, enjoy your BYOB wine, and eat your meal in leisure. Definitely not the kind of place for dining and dashing.
Although one cannot argue that the food is tasty, I will never again frequent the Blue Bottle Cafe. Â The female owner is rude and I will not give her another penny of my money. Â She is inflexible, pushy and has no idea how to run a business or make customers feel welcome! Â Take it from me, your money is better spent elsewhere.
Review Source:My wife and I ate there last night and we had an excellent meal. The wild boar ragu was delicious and my wife raved about the scallops. The menu is limited and there are no specials but there are enough selections to please everyone. We also enjoyed the fact that it was BYOB.
The single downside was our waitress. She was very cool, bordering on unfriendly or simply bored. When I asked if there were any specials, she replied, "Everything is special". And she had that condescending affectation, "What are we having tonight?" Sorry honey, but you're not invited. If you can avoid her (the check listed her name as "D") you'll have a terrific evening.
Had dinner their with my wife last week. We both concluded it was the best meal we have ever had.
The menu is not expansive, but this allows them to concentrate on flavor, which they achieve using really fresh ingredients.
We each had one app before our entree. I chose the squid and octopus salad, the coloring was great and the citrus zest made the meal. My Wife got a fabulous salad Gorgonzola cheese, topped with a healthy serving of fleshly made and crumbled bacon.
Our entrees were simply perfect. I chose the "pork duo" which featured perfectly cooked pork shoulder that crumpled with the touch of my fork and tasted like it had been gloriously marinated in barbecue sauce for days. The greens which accompanied it, were so perfectly bitter and paired rather well with the reduction sauce on my pork loin.
My Wife had the Yellow-fin Tuna which was cooked exactly as ordered (medium), just a hint of pink and the mashed potatoes???? they were the best we had ever tasted. So creamy, whipped to perfection with just this hint of butter in every bite.
For desert, we shared a peach cobbler with the world's best whipped cream...so glad we saved room. Â
The only drawback: size. Without a reservation on a weekend night, you are likely waiting a while and even with one there isn't a lot of wiggle room at your tables. But oh the food! The food makes it so worth it and the the tables are not so close that you cannot still have an intimaite convo with a loved one or a small group of friends.
Nothing great comes cheap and you can easily expect to spend $100 for a couple, but the price was well worth it and then some.
Wow.
Amazing amazing food, DELECTABLE desserts, and super fast and friendly service. We couldn't believe how quickly our entrees came out!!!!
This place was took me totally by surprise. I had heard and read such good reviews, but wasn't sure if it would actually live up to its fame.
We stopped in at 6:30pm for dinner, and expected typical wait time for food as it was a normal dinner time and there were a good amount (but less than half the max) number of other diners around.
Here's the food rundown:
Didn't get appetizers because we really wanted to save room for dessert, but the menu options looked tantalizing. The bread we were served was really delicious... one piece in particular which was a soft slice of yellow-white bread with caraway seeds and golden raisins. I honestly didn't think I'd enjoy it that much but LOOOVED it.
Entrees: Â We got :: the gnocchi, which came with bacon, sauteed greens, and a vegetable jus... it was very very good! Not authentic gnocchi by any means, but I did really enjoy the flavor and the texture... they had been cooked and then seared in the pan (I'm guessing the pan that was used to cook the bacon), so they had this really nice crunchy seared exterior. I've never had gnocchi like these and really really enjoyed them.
Our other entree was the sea scallops, which came with "forbidden" black rice, asparagus, and a blood orange sauce. I was a little worried about the blood orange sauce with the scallops but ended up LOVING the combination. The scallops were cooked perfectly, the sauce was tasty and interesting without being overpowering, and the rice was soft and tender.
Desserts: Â We got the raspberry financier and the chocolate-hazlenut mousse. Both were amaaaaaaaaaaaaazing!!!!!!! the financier was like nothing I've ever had, it was this warm, soft, corn-mealy type pastry with fruit inside, and served with this delicious fruit and cream sauce and a lemon ice cream that tasted like lemon-cream. The combination of the warm pastry and cold ice cream was addictive.
The mousse was also totally amazing... it's been a LONG time since I've had a mousse with such perfect texture. It was so fluffy and airy that it just felt like chocolate-hazlenut clouds in your mouth. It came topped with a chocolate ganache which I also enjoyed. It came atop a hard chocolate cookie which unfortunately I didn't like but just left aside. I think if the cookie on the bottom was less hard it'd be better... or if it was just replaced with another thick layer of ganache.
We didn't know this place is BYOB, so that is definitely another plus I would add.
I will ABSOLUTELY return!
What a hidden gem.... This place has fast become my favorite restaurant in the area.
The menu changes seasonally and the chefs always do a fantastic job of keeping things interesting and putting together dishes with great flavor profiles.
The last time I went I got the venison which was fantastic and before that it was the griggstown chicken pot pie. All of the appetizers and deserts ordered were absolutely on point and the service was friendly and attentive.
Its really great to have such a quiet small and friendly place cooking such amazing dishes right around the corner. This place is definitely worth checking. A "must-go"
We had an excellent dining experience at the Blue Bottle Cafe. Â The restaurant is nothing to look at from the outside, but the decor inside is nice and feels something like an electic cafe. The menu changes each season keeping the menu exciting and full of local, fresh ingredients that are abundent in that season. Â My favorite menu item is the Roasted Garlic Gnocchi, but my dining companions have enjoyed the mahi mahi, artic char, salmon, and chicken dishes as well. Â All entrees are thoughtfully prepared and well presented. Â Desserts are also excellent and my favorite is the Key Lime Miroir.
Other notes: BYOB and reservation is essential.
Cons: the acoustics inside are terrible causing it to be very noisy.
Whose idea was it to put Cherry Grove's Toma Primavera on the burger at lunch? Â Well....that was a GOOD friggin idea, so bravo. Â
I remember when this place wasn't even open yet, and I was helping my mother install the curtains she made for the adorable couple that owns the place. Â When it did open we had always planned to go, but never did, until last week when (years later, obviously) I finally made it. Â
How many times do I have to tell you that I love BYOBs. Â They're just better. Â
The lunch menu is simple, which makes me want to go back for dinner. Â Every sandwich is served with a small scoop of homemade potato salad, which bites you with the vinegar but is beautifully seasoned and refreshing, and also a little toddler's handful of salad greens in a light balsamic. Â This is a good thing, because in order to finish the burger, you need your whole tummy. Â My mouth is watering as I'm going over the flavors in my head, imagining how to put into words something so tangibly expressive. Â Well, it was cooked perfectly, for one. Â Juicy, hormone/ antibiotic free beef oozed healthy oils onto my plate, and the generous portion of incredible local cheese dripped onto the bottom part of the bun. Â Nothing was unnecessary, from the crispy bacon to the soft caramelized onions which added a noticeable sweetness to an otherwise sharp and salty sandwich. Â
Oh, while I'm on the subject, is a burger considered to be a sandwich? Â I think so. Â
Anyway, one really cool thing about this place is the local art they have hanging on the walls. Â As an artist and someone who supports the idea of local art, I love this. Â Aaaaaaaand I want a show too. Â
Can't wait to go back for dinner!
Went here recently after seeing the glowing reviews. Â
Cons: Â the food was okay:
- Â she crab soup was not traditional as stated on menu (no roe!) but it was a good crab bisque
- gummy gnocchi
- some items seemed to be lacking seasoning
Pros: Â Cute atmosphere, nice staff, BYOB w/ no corkage fee, interesting menu selection, very busy and clean
Would definately try again. Â May have just been an off night.
3 stars seem low would give 3.5 if I could.
Give it a shot!
Blue Bottle Cafe gets a good deal of positive press around Princeton, and it is just about a 15 minute drive from my place so I thought I might try out recently. Â It is a rather non-descript building from the outside and cozy but nicely decorated on the inside. Â The tables are fairly close together and the restaurant was completely full, but my girlfriend and I felt perfectly comfortable when we were seated at our table. Â
For appetizers, I had the poached rock shrimp cocktail and my girlfriend had the brie and mango tart. Â I tried and enjoyed both. Â For our main courses, I had the Griggstown chicken with smoked pesto while my girlfriend had the Porcini Gnocchi. Â The chicken was delicious and very well cooked. Â Both of our entrees were large and we both enjoyed what we ordered. Â I am not usually a fan of Gnocchi, but I did try and enjoyed hers. Â For desert, we split the smores tart which looked like an indulgence on the menu, but ended up being the perfect amount and a wonderful finish to a great meal. Â
Overall, I feel the positive reviews of the Blue Bottle Cafe are warranted and I would have given 4.5 stars if this was an option. Â My girlfriend and I will definitely be back soon.
From the road the Blue Bottle Cafe looks like a place that would specialize in an omelet but inside it specializes in fine dining cuisine. My experience at the Blue Bottle was fantastic from the appetizers to dessert.
We started off with yuzu poached rock shrimp in a pineapple, ginger, and orange coulis. The shrimp were delicious and the coulis was sweet and tart  and melted in your mouth. The Blue Bottle salad with honey vinaigrette and manchego cheese was just as refreshing. Our entrees were equally as delicious. The Griggstown chicken with smoked pesto was cooked perfectly and the goat cheese potato cake added texture and moisture to every bite. The Berkshire pork chop was an extremely generous portion and was prepared perfectly. The honey, coriander, and fennel glaze lingered in your mouth and left you craving more. The desserts were just as tasty. The strawberry rhubarb tart was just that- tart... and deliciously sweet. The chocolate hazelnut mousse was light and not too filling.
Overall, Blue Bottle Cafe was delicious from start to finish. The service was attentive and knowledgeable about the dishes. This is one of the best places in the area, hands down. Rather than wasting your money at an over hyped Princeton restaurant, take the 15 minutes to drive out to Hopewell, your wallet and taste buds will thank you after.
We ate at Blue Bottle Cafe in November 2009 and the meal was a solid 4.5. In retrospect, I rounded down to a 4 because it just wasn't *quite* as outstanding as what I expect out of a 5-star restaurant.
To start, we had some minor issues with our reservation and getting seated that took about 15 minutes of standing and waiting to resolve. The hostess and owner were very friendly and got us seated as soon as possible. We brought our own wine (BYOB, no corkage fee) and had looked over the menu in advance, so we ordered the pan-seared crabcake and roasted beet salad as our first course right away. The beet salad was quite good, but the crabcake was a little over-cooked on one side. However, the corn and red pepper relish that accompanied the crabcake was delicious.
For our entrees, my wife ordered the tamarind-braised short ribs and I had the tenderloin. Entrees took a little long to come to the table, but both were hot and clearly hadn't been left sitting. The short ribs were very interesting; we both agreed that the tamarind sauce was a little too strong, but the short ribs were tender and delicious. (They were actually much better the next day -- the couscous soaked up the tamarind sauce and beef juices and the flavor mellowed in a really outstanding way.) The tenderloin wasn't quite as noteworthy. It came with a sweet potato puree, a port wine and shallot compote, and a gratin of swiss chard and parmesan in a small crock on the side. Everything tasted good, but there didn't seem to be any real plan to the dish -- nothing really went together aside from the tenderloin and shallot compote, which is a pretty basic combination.
We ended by splitting the white chocolate and raspberry bread pudding, which was excellent -- we should have ordered two.
We will definitely go back to Blue Bottle Cafe -- it was a good experience, but it does have room to improve.
Great place to eat!! Â Plus its BYOB!!! Place fills up fast on the weekends. Â However, lunch is just as good and cheaper. Â The only drawback is the restaurant is small so you might end up sitting next to that loud table of 8 with 10 bottles of wine. Â The manager is very talky! Â She will sometimes come by chatting away in the middle of your conversation. Â If your looking for more of an upscale quiet atmosphere go to Harvest Moon Inn in Ringoes, NJ.
Review Source:Calling all NJ Foodies! Â Heck -- Calling Foodies everywhere! Â The Blue Bottle Cafe in Hopewell, NJ is a must-visit for anyone who enjoys delicious cuisine.
The building itself is fairly nondescript from the outside, looking like it could have been a home or even a doctor's office at some point in the past -- but once inside, one is instantly transported to a very ecclectic bistro-like setting. Â
In fact, there are three distinct dining areas in this establishment. Â The first, to the left, is rather nondescript (though it seemed as if most of the diners were seated here). Â The second, to the right, seemed the most interesting area. Â It was decorated with the signature "blue bottles" and other blue ceramics and pottery. Â This is where my wife and I were seated and I'm glad for it. Â Although, when we first arrived, the 60s French pop that was coming through the speakers did seem a tad loud because of the fairly low ceiling. Â There is a third dining area as well that I did not get to fully see, but it looked to be an enclosed porch area with large windows.
The menu at The Blue Bottle Cafe is seasonal, and it apparently changes regularly. Â They use only local, farm-fresh ingredients and it shows! Â Their website does feature some "Sample Menus", but they didn't entirely match up to what we were presented with. Â For those looking for plenty of options to choose from, you may be disappointed, but it must be noted that many of the items are gluten-free. Â
The current (Spring 2009) menu featured one soup, four appetizers, three salads, and ten entrees -- all of which sounded fantastic! Â (We were slightly disappointed that this season's menu featured no chicken or vegetarian dishes.) Â My wife and I each had an appetizer, an entree, and a dessert. Â So let's get to it then, shall we?
The Appetizers:
- Prince Edward Island Mussels with Artichoke, Garlic, Lemon, Olive Oil, Whole-Grain Mustard, Sauce Barigoule ($12.50) -- I knew it was going to be a good meal when my wife received her appetizer. Â It smelled delicious, and it was. Â The mussels were as plump as I've ever seen and cooked to perfection. Â The sauce and the artichokes were sublime. Â No taste seemed to overwhelm the other; they simply blended in perfect harmony.
- Blue Bottle Salad: Mixed Baby Greens, with Sliced Red Grapes, Toasted Hazelnuts, Red Wine and Honey Vinaigrette, Shaved Manchego Cheese ($8.00) -- My appetizer. Â I shocked myself by ordering a salad (something I rarely do), but I do not regret it at all. Â It was wonderful and made with the freshest ingredients possible. Â This salad also introduced me to Manchego cheese (a Spanish cheese, I learned, made from sheep's milk) -- Wow! Â I've already made the trek to Wegmann's and bought myself a wedge (for some cheese and crackers tonight)!
The Entrees:
- Jail Island Filet of Salmon with 'Manhattan' Shellfish Broth, Clams, Shrimp, Potatoes, Tomato and Leeks ($26.00) -- My wife's entree was delicious. Â Like her appetizer, the ingredients worked together so harmoniously. Â The salmon itself was perhaps the best I've ever tried.
- Grilled Tenerloin of Beef, Garlic and Chive Potato Strudel, Roasted Asparagus, Foie Gras Hollandaise ($30.00) -- Words can't do justice to my entree. Â They really can't. Â So, this is all I can offer you here: (Yum!)
The Desserts:
- Blackberry and Almond Financier with Blackberry Sauce and Bent Spoon Earl Grey Ice Cream ($8.50) -- Wondeful blackberry and almond tart accompanied by some delicious Earl Grey Ice Cream that had a wonderful citrus finish. Â
- Green Apple Vacherin with Granny Smith Sorbet Crisp Meringue, Guava Sauce, Apple Puree and Spiced Cream ($8.50) -- Incredibly complex, yet subtle flavors made this the perfect ending to my meal. Â Highly recommended if on the menu.
Besides offering fantastic cuisine, The Blue Bottle Cafe also offers wonderful service. Â The entire staff was attentive and helpful. Â
Overall, my experience at The Blue Bottle Cafe was an entirely satisfying one and I hope to go back as soon (and as often) as I can.
(I must give my wife some props for taking some very spy-rific shots of the menus so I could write this review. Â Oh -- and I have to thank my wife for helping me find The Blue Bottle Cafe in the first place (and I'll just leave it at that, because otherwise, I'd have to get into this entire story about driving to the Honda dealership and, well, this review is long enough!)
My wife and I have eaten here on many occasions. Â I am not sure why I waited around so long to post a review.
This restaurant is top notch and you would not expect it from looking at the place. Â It's basically in a little cape cod style house that has been spread out with an extension to accomodate more diners.
Every time I have been I have been completely satisfied with the experience. Â Gnocchi with Roasted Brussel sprouts was the last meal I had and I remember it vividly as being exceptional.
We have never had a bad experience and the staff appear to be largely related to the owner which is always a good measure of what you can expect.
We came to this restaurant last year. Saturday night. All i do remember is that from the amuse bouche to dessert is awesome. I think I ate most of the tasting menu on what we have on my plate. It's more likely $75/per person. that's with wine pairings w/ the food. it was 6 of us that ate there. I would go back in here again if i had the chance to go. The owner was very nice to us and she came to tell us what we're having in each course and also she tells us what wine that paired with the dish we have. It was cozy and warm and the people are very welcoming.
Review Source:So I drove all the way out there for a birthday celebration. The Blue Bottle Cafe is presumably a local hotspot (among not many other things, though...) and it is, hands down, well worth a drive. The restaurant is located in a small local house and fills up the entire first floor.
I had the chance to try the Nova Scotia mussels in Billi Bi broth*,
with sausage; a mixed green salad with red grapes, toasted hazelnuts and shaved manchego cheese; the "duo of duck", alias for maigret de canard (duck breast) with foie gras on "I do not remember with what but it was very yummy"- flavored mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts and las not least a filet of skate with sweet potato mash and snow peas. To make a long story short: Everything was simply delicious. Unfortunately they do not have a liquor license, but I do still give five stars as the brussels sprouts were the best I ever had.... If you might drive all the way out there, just promise me to carpool, ok? ;-)
*PS you didn't know that this is based on saffron, did you ... ??
The Blue Bottle regularly serves the most creative and well executed food in Central NJ. Â It is clearly on a par with highly rated restaurants in NYC. Â The service is very good with polite and well informed staff and the chefs wife is there, circulating and adding to the quality. Â The space is a bit on the noisy side and the decor isn't comparable to the food, but for me, food is critical and service important.
It's also very popular, so weekend reservations need some planning and spur of the moment dinners only work in off periods or for lunch.
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