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Gabriele's Bar & Grill

Bar and grill

Local tavern with menu of American & Italian classics, plus games including pool, darts & bowling. People often mention card, time, good, drinks, manager, asked, great, ordered, service, gave,


Address

1351 Centennial Ave, Piscataway, NJ 08854, United States

Website

www.gabrielesbarandgrill.com

Contact

+1 732-981-1234

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 11:30 am to 1 am
  • Saturday: 11:30 am to 1 am
  • Sunday: 2 to 10 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11:30 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11:30 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 11:30 am to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: card (17) time (13) good (13) drinks (12) manager (10) asked (9) great (9) ordered (8) service (8) gave (8)
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  • 1/5 Des K. 2 years ago on Google • 1320 reviews
    I have been to this location for a few day parties but its about time I made a review on this manager Dana. My friend ordered a shrimp dish she didn't like and only had a couple bites. Most restaurants would try to accommodate the customer but not here. I asked the very nice waiter about it and he told me the manager would not take off or try to exchange food even if the customer is unhappy. I asked to see the manager Dana which is not such a friendly person. She came over with attitude so I matched her energy. She said what the policy was and I said to her that makes no sense and most restaurants would try to make the customer happy even if they had replace the meal with something else. She said with a nasty attitude we'll do it this one time but made sure she left with "the next time you come here this won't happen again!" And walked away with a nasty attitude. When we got the bill the item was still there and I was upset for my friend. My freind found another manager and he made it right. I don't know what Dana's problem is but she needs to check her attitude at the door.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela B. 2 years ago on Google • 112 reviews
    Couldn’t wait to write my review. The service is very helpful. The egg rolls were on point, super cheesy and the sauce was very good! I had the Healthy Option, which is grilled chicken with a choice of sauce (I had Teriyaki), jasmine rice and vegetables. It was glorious, there was nothing left on my plate. The chicken teriyaki with the sauce was exquisite! It may sound childish but I can’t describe how good it was! My husband salad was very good too, his chicken was perfectly grilled. Overall, it was a perfect night, amazing food and youthful service. The music is not too loud, the place is clean and well organized. It was great!!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Okang M. 2 years ago on Google • 122 reviews
    This place is official ---it's run really well and the staff is on point as in kind, nice and attentive to the customer needs. This place is spacious with indoor and outdoor seating accommodations. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of food being pushed out by the kitchen, reasonably priced $$$. Don't sleep on this place if you live in Central Jersey area. Plenty of tvs to watch all of the games. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and everyone. And don't be turned-off by the Motel 6 sign out front ---it has nothing to do with this place, trust me.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K J. 4 years ago on Google • 291 reviews
    Place was quiet when we arrived around 11:45 am but was soon busy with the lunch crowd. Burger was ginormous and excellent, cooked to perfection, generous toppings, could have used a little bit less bun but I’m not complaining. Service was spectacular. Place looked terrific for folks that are into watching sports. (There are quite a few TV’s.) It was a work meeting for me but I still enjoyed the visit and will be back. Clean bathroom. Plenty of parking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 f m. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    So let’s be very clear, I came to your establishment as I always do. I ordered my usual juicy Haze. Your bartender took 20mins to serve me which I let slide because it’s the weekend. But once he took my order he attempted to pour my beer but forgot he started the tap a ran voodoo ranger all over the bar until it literally finished. Me and another Customer so his mistake tried to tell him but by this time it was too late and there was no more for my beer. So until it was changed I politely asked if I could have what was left in the cup that was over ran he complained that it wasn’t enough for a full glass but I said being that I waited so long I’ll take it until it’s changed not to mention he thru away the remainder of my food. So he ordered more then told me it’s on him. Which they have Vídeo so they know exactly what happened. As a paying Customer I had alright to be not satisfied with the service. But instead of the owner hearing me out he immediately took offense and told me not to come back. And yes when I payed my bill he thru the check book in my direction so I thru it back. Respectfully, trust me it’s no secret you like don’t brown ppl. But don’t lie as if I came there with issues. I came there to pay as I always do but was not satisfied with the service that was obviously poor that day maybe you should hire more help on the weekends. I’m a business owner in the same county. And I don’t have no issues in any other place never been asked to leave or banned from anywhere. I literally live 5mins from this place. So don’t lie or acted as if I’m just an angry black man.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rodrigo B. 1 year ago on Google • 12 reviews
    I always wanted to have Gabriele's venue to celebrate my one's birthday! There were 60 guests, everything was great! Everything very clean, and their professional staff and kindness in excess: Danna, Lisa, the bartender girls every penni is worth it! The buffet menu was very good! The only bad thing and it's not because of the venue that leaves you wanting more is that you know by the rules of this city the party must end very early!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike G. 1 year ago on Google
    Love it here! Sit at the bar and watch any sports you want. Food is excellent. Get the egg rolls
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Lakeisha J. 1 year ago on Google
    Food and drinks were delicious Every second Saturday of the mos live Dj. Went during a comedy show paid $40. Had a really great time. It was very crowded no seats available except at the bar. Asked management for a chair. I was told it's standing room only. I ordered food and drinks. I was told by management I could get my money back and leave However the promoter was able to find me a seat instead. management is rude and distasteful. Does not value their customers.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Krishna Chaitanya V. 1 year ago on Google
    These are not left overs, we left them because we couldn’t eat. We missed to take picture of chicken wings floating in oil. I have been visiting this place from at least 5 years now, but the food quality became very bad recently. Decent place to have a drink with lots of screens and music but eat somewhere else.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mel (. 1 year ago on Google
    I love this place. The food and atmosphere are amazing but I had specified, when ordering my drinks that I wanted the house vodka and when I received the bill, I had been charged for a top shelf brand. The place was busy and I'm not one to make a scene so I just paid the bill and STILL tipped over 20% but when I specifically tell the bartender to use the house liquor and they choose to be dishonest and overcharge, it makes me not want to return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 S.Joseph M. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff with youthful energy. Menu has great variety. Food tasted good. I had the Surf & Turf Filet Mignon with shrimp. I ordered it medium and it took a long time, understandably since they made it well overcooked. They graciously prepared another one correctly. It was excellent on the second try. My wife had shrimp salad, again it was excellently prepared.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jer E. 4 months ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Nice clean space. Service was great and friendly. Drinks were good

  • 5/5 Janet S. 7 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    I was here for my HS reunion. We had a private room and by 10:30, we were asked to go to the bar side if we wanted to stay. We go to the bar side and there was some fight on TV and no seats at all. There were about 75 to 100 people in the reunion and possibly, if we took all the unused chairs, maybe enough for 5 or 6 people to sit. When it was the event, it was really nice, and good food. If we wanted any sort of "after-party", we were SOL. Overall, a nice place for a sports bar or just wanting a drink but special? I'd say no

  • 3/5 Sharon 4 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Great atmosphere and service, but the wing are just ok. The drinks are mostly ice. Unfortunately for the crazy expensive drinks, they are 3/4 ice . Big rip off.

  • 5/5 rosanne i. 1 year ago on Google
    Great venue! we had our 40th class reunion there last night. Everything was perfect. Great setup, food ,drink and atmosphere. Dina,Lisa and Anthony and a staff were easy to work with. Very clean. Great prices too. Everyone was very impressed and had a great time. Thanks again!!!

  • 4/5 Queen G. 1 year ago on Google
    I will continue to get drinks here as those have always been very good. But I won't bother with the food again. I've been here several times over the years but this was my first time eating here. The reviews seemed good but I was quite disappointed. I ordered the shrimp alfredo. It was tasteless and watery not flavorful and creamy. I wasn't expecting Italian perfection but it tasted like a diet frozen meal. Additionally, who I'll assume was the manager, wasn't very hospitable about my dislike of the meal. He asked what was wrong with it, I explained. He moved it around saying it didn't look watery to him(despite it being obvious). He asked did I want to wrap it up, no! It was gross why would I pay for and take that home? Not to mention all of the this grand inquisition was being held OVER the food(no mask). I ordered the fish tacos ...it was edible. I will add that it was likely a busier night than usual and rain for sub par fare.

  • 5/5 Cindy 1 year ago on Google
    I went for lunch with my daughter and grandson today. It's been years since being here and the food was perfect. We only had burgers and fries but it was the best I have a very long time. Our orders were a bit quirky and were on point. Fries were perfectly seasoned and NO salt was needed cause they were that good Let's talk service, lately service lacks in many areas but NOT today. Our server was on point and on top of things. I highly recommend and we WILL be back.😁

  • 1/5 Quiet S. 1 year ago on Google
    My husband and I went in for dinner and drinks a few weeks ago. Our waitress was nice, but kept coming to our table every 2 seconds. We then had a waiter come over and ask if we were ok because they were splitting tips that night. The food was good, but the drinks were horrible and watered down. We spent $114 for a terrible time. We will never be back to the establishment. Thumbs down.

  • 3/5 Tony W. 1 year ago on Google
    First time try this place.. got 2 food crispy calamari and Asian slaw.. slaw tasteless just mix Asian vegetables n oil no mayonnaise salt... calamari is ok.

  • 2/5 Justin C. 11 months ago on Google
    Well, i came here a few years ago and it was great but i came back yesterday for dinner with a large group and it was a mess. Now don’t get me wrong i understand having a larger group food can take longer but this was longer then expected. The waitress was also pretty rude to us when the orders came out wrong and we asked for items that were missing. The drinks weren’t good and my cheese steak was horrible. I normally don’t like posting bad reviews but this one had to go. Not sure what happened to this place but i don’t plan on coming back.

  • 5/5 erin f. 11 months ago on Google
    Would definitely recommend. Went with a very large group and we had a dedicated waitress. They were attentive and the food was great. The drinks were not as strong as the prices would suggest.

  • 5/5 Andrea H. 1 year ago on Google
    20 OUT OF 10, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Everything was so amazing!! The food was soooo good, the service was efficient and the drinks were on point. We had a party of 6 and everyone ordered something different, a coupe of entrees and every single dish exceeded our expectations. During our 4 day vacation, we went by a second time and even better. They had a DJ and he understood the assignment for our last night in town. Great job Gabriele and crew.

  • 5/5 GoodoleEats G. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent spot attached to a motel. We enjoyed Sunday football as we are Washington Fans and can’t watch the game at home.

  • 5/5 Craig A. 6 months ago on Google
    The turkey gobbler sandwich special was great. I've tried a few different places' version of the Gobbler, but this was the best one yet. I think the turkey was the key. Seemed to be marinated, sorta like pulled pork, but turkey. A+.

  • 1/5 Natalie G. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    This place is RACIST! and the bartenders are THIEVES ! On Friday January 26 2024 I went to Gabriel’s for happy hour after work for some appetizers and drinks to decompress and unwind. Before taking my order the bartender stated that she needed my card to open my tab. I then gave her my chase card , when it was time to pay she said I can either pay cash or with the card that I used to open my tab .I decided to pay her cash instead ;she gave me my change back ,without returning my chase card . I said excuse me you forgot to return my debit card , she said oh I’m sorry and then gives me another customer’s credit card named Deborah. I said I’m sorry miss you gave me the wrong card , My name is Natalie not Deborah.; She had a lost and confused look on her face and then asked me “ you are not Deborah ?“ I said no! My name is Natalie I gave you a blue chase debit card . After looking through the cards that she had in her possession she said I do not have your card and then went on to lie saying I never gave her a card . I demanded to speak to her manager, her manager was very dismissive and spoke to me in a very aggressive and hostile tone stating we do not have your card. I said my name is not Deborah she gave me the wrong customers card , your employee is either running a scam or she accidentally gave a customer my card . Guess what happened next ! One of the women at the bar over hears the conversation and yells “ I’m Deborah and I have a gold debit card” I said see your staff is incompetent, the bartender accidentally gave me another customer’s card! The manager then yells at me demanding that I leave the establishment, and when I said refused to leave until the matter was resolved she then proceeds to call the cops on me ! Within 2 minutes around 6 officers arrive for me I’m one black woman! Why 6 officers? The officers were all white and was totally dismissive to what I had to say and stated the manager doesn’t want me back claiming that I was loud and causing a scene ( which was a LIE) and stated if I returned i will be arrested for Trespassing. I couldn’t believe the manager had the audacity to make such an erroneous claim . Long story short the officers said they couldn’t find my card and for me to just call my bank and cancel the card . The whole experience was embarrassing and humiliating!!! Please stay away from this disgusting establishment! Especially if you are a person on color!


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Amenities


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

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