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Houlihan's

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One of the Most Revieweds in New Brunswick


Address

55 US-1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Website

www.houlihans.com

Contact

(732) 448-0500

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.9K reviews)

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Featured Reviews


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  • 2/5 Rachana 1 year ago on Google
    Visited this houlihans for the first and last time. I used to like Houlihans for their good appetizers and quick service but everything has degraded so much. We visited this restaurant on Sunday night for dinner. The restaurant was quite not a lot of customers for the servers to serve. We were taken care by server named Elizabet. Firstly no one attended us for long 10 to 15mins. Then when Elizabet came she was very rude and not interested kind of attitude towards us. If it’s too much I believe she should stop handling the customers and go home. We are not there for free. The service was slow. The ambiance is dark and shallow. And the food is mediocre. We were server cold atantic salmon and raw fettuccine pasta. When told about the pasta the chef did not charge us for that. But overall I do not know why this restaurant is functioning. No good food no good service. I do not recommend this place to anyone.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos L. 1 year ago on Google • 155 reviews
    I really enjoyed this place. There was a Mexican restaurant next door that was so full that they couldn't see me and my friends. We decided to try this place next door and their food was excellent. They have alot of unique options. They tolerated our loudness and didn't kick us out pass the hour and kept serving us. They had a popular drink supporting breat cancer research and had my friends hooked. They were super nice. My friend forgot his tablet and even after closing someone responded and stored it for us.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. 2 months ago on Google • 38 reviews New
    1st time at this location – Everything was on point – excellent!! Our server Jess was about as friendly as could be – knowledgeable about the menu items and service was remarkably good. The food was great as well, beer nice and cold and our soft drinks re-filled without asking. Something I haven’t seen in a long time, the manager Alex stopped by tables asking how everything was. I was expecting it to be nice, I found it to be exceptional!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jennifer 1 year ago on Google
    Always have a great time here and have yummy food! We all enjoyed our meals 😀
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Helper A. 2 years ago on Google
    One of my favorite local places. The service is good. Our server did a great job on the latest visit, even with our special requests. My family loves the potato soup. There was a short wait for this visit. Access for this location is right off the highway.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 GoodoleEats G. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the scallops! We sit at the bar and watch football. Bar staff is very friendly. Jordana is awesome!! She is also a Washington Commanders fan.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Des K. 1 year ago on Google • 1329 reviews
    Myself and a group of friends got together to get lunch. When I arrived I parked in the private lot. I walked in and found my party. Sabrina was our server and she was nice but didn't come around as much or took a long time to come back to the table at times. For my drink I got the espresso martini which I didn't like so switched to lemon drop martini and it wasn't bad. For my food I got the grilled wings and it was good. My friends enjoyed their meals but with the bill it wasn't able to be split so caused some confusion at the end. We had an ok experience.

  • 4/5 #Hashtag S. 4 years ago on Google • 584 reviews
    this chain restaurant is turning out to be one of the better ones. Food is always good quality and very tasty. Staff and service is always exceptional. They're potato soup is stellar. Have not had a bad meal yet, and the bar area is always packed and friendly with plenty of TVs to watch the games.

  • 5/5 Tyshawn J. 1 year ago on Google • 305 reviews
    The buffalo salad is the best item on the menu outside of the buffalo cauliflower. The staff is generally very kind and the food tastes fresh. This is a must stop place. They also have military discounts which makes the deal even better.

  • 1/5 Janice B. 2 months ago on Google • 181 reviews New
    Went there for Valentine's worst service by far I ask for raspberry tea was terrible the waitress was awful the service was terrible went to front to pay check steak was best part of my meal by the time I got steak sauce steak was cold 🥶 vegetables were hard and mashed potatoes were filled with lumps. Definitely not going back

  • 5/5 MARIBETH B. 2 months ago on Google • 146 reviews New
    Fun place to eat. Great service

  • 4/5 Shaga A. 1 month ago on Google • 127 reviews New
    Nice food and atmosphere

  • 5/5 Veronica L. 5 months ago on Google • 117 reviews
    Houlihan’s is always delicious and does not disappoint. My husband and I ate here yesterday and the service was fast, friendly and attentive. He had the filet mignon and I had the scallops. For dessert we shared the brownie sundae. I highly recommend this Houlihan’s and we will definitely be back! Thanks for always serving the BEST food!

  • 5/5 Manny K. 6 months ago on Google • 44 reviews
    Great food and service. The venue had the A/C at a chili temperature

  • 5/5 Arijit G. 2 months ago on Google • 23 reviews New
    Food was great.

  • 5/5 Eric C. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    Great dinner experience, the fixed price dinner option is a great value and there’s lots of options to choose from. All the food was prepared well and our server Diana and Alex, the manager, provided great service.

  • 5/5 Jon S. 1 month ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Tried Tuscany chicken for the first time. It was out of this world. The manager Alex was pleasant and funny and helping his staff with what ever needed to be done. Our waitress Jessica was also great so pleasant.

  • 5/5 Wendy P. 2 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    My meal was delicious and my server was so helpful and very nice. The manager was such a nice and concerned guy. Thanks Houillans....

  • 3/5 William C. 10 months ago on Google
    Burgers and fish and chips were ok. Southwest chicken wrap was not very good and contained very little chicken. Chicken wings were very small and didn’t have a lot of flavor, potato skins were also very small, but the mushrooms were delicious. Our server was extremely pleasant but the food took forever to come out of the kitchen. We were there an hour before we received our entrees and the restaurant was less than half full.

  • 4/5 Vik D. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, love the fish tacos and fajitas while the kids love their meals. Chicken fingers and apps are solid and better than the competition. The service here is very good compared to other locations. The mixed drinks are mild, could be stronger considering the price.

  • 5/5 Thomas 6 months ago on Google
    We had dinner in the bar about 4:30 today. Even though they were understaffed you would never know it. The bartender was also the only waitress in the bar area but you you would never know it. She was friendly, helpful and gave us the attention and customer service that was great. The manager also come around to check that everything was fine, which it was. Every restaurant should strive for this kind of public service. Our food and service were just great!

  • 5/5 Erin C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a great lunch out with my mother today. Liz who was behind the bar served us and she was efficient, kind and so friendly. Food and service here is always superb! My family tradition each year is Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner here! Meals here are always memorable. The general manager Tyrone was also so very kind and attentive to the guests and his employees. Looking forward to my next visit!!

  • 5/5 Beautiful S. 5 months ago on Google
    This was our first time here in years. We walked in and were told there was a 20 min wait . The restaurant was almost empty . We waited and were seated in about 15 min. Our server was jess. She was phenomenal! Attentive, very nice , we honestly didn't wait for anything. She was quick on refills and charming. Food was better then expected and we will definitely be coming back . The pick 3 options is a great deal. App , etree and dessert for like 24 bucks. The only thing we weren't crazy about were the greens beans. Nachos were good, love the mushrooms. Desert was great. Definitely give this place a try

  • 5/5 laura s. 1 year ago on Google
    It's been far too long since I've visited a Houlihan's. They have closed the ones I went to since and it's been years. They didn't disappoint!! They had my favorite spinach dip with the cheesy pita crackers and some new specials added into the menu. Loved it, can't wait to go back.

  • 5/5 Carol E. 1 year ago on Google
    An enjoyable time was had celebrating my grand daughter's Christening on 12/18/22! I had about 30 or so guests in an open 'private' area of the restaurant. We celebrated with family, friends, food and laughter! All my guests ENJOYED their meals with delight. The food was delicious! But that was not all, our servers, Tyrone and Sabrina were SUPER AMAZING. They both were very accommodating, attentive and super polite to all my guests! So thank you Houlihan's for making our celebration a success!! 👍

  • 5/5 Carmona C. 2 years ago on Google
    The stuffed mushrooms appetizer is my favorite over there. I also tried their new creamy chippotle dip. It was delicious. Good food. Great service. Had a great time!

  • 2/5 Jamal H. 1 year ago on Google
    This was actually my first time visiting this particular houlihans. A bit turned off by the cleanliness of the place. I sat in a booth towards the back area near windows, a whole bunch of cobwebs, what really turned me off was the booth I was sitting at had cobwebs as well on the side with dead spider in it, totally turned me off from finishing my food. I noticed this because I went to adjust myself in the booth and my hand went in it. The menus were sticky and dirty as well. I reached out to location which took forever to get back to me and manager just gave nonchalant apology.

  • 5/5 Mike G. 1 year ago on Google
    Love Houlihans. Sat outside with my libation and had shrooms, chicken Parm. Burgers food too. Nice and clean. Manager Tyrone nice

  • 5/5 Jay A. 2 years ago on Google
    AMAZING experience here. We went during happy hour and bought craft beer. The beer was an IPA tasting very fresh with hints of citrus. They were $4 for 12oz so very good deal. If you order to dine in, def try their stuffed ‘shrooms! i don’t even like mushrooms but these were made soooooo good. Also, try the cauliflower bites. these were the best i ever tasted!! our waiter was great too! he knew exactly when to come and was on point with service. Will be back again :)

  • 5/5 Jenney M. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    It was my first time at this place and out of all restaurants I’ve tried after a month of being In America I was able to finish my whole plate of shrimp and pasta Have it a 10 and the manager and his whole crew were amazing Definitely will be a regular 👍🏽

  • 5/5 Ryan R. 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Food and drinks were great, especially the ribs! Jessica was very kind and personable. Alex (manager) was also very funny and friendly.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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