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Grain & Cane - Bar & Table, Berkeley Heights, NJ

Grain & Cane - Bar & Table

4.6
4.6
1034 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
Grain & Cane - Bar & Table is your home for hospitality in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. An homage to family nostalgia, our neighborhood table is built on the Connell legacy, as leading American rice and sugar cane purveyors and community idealists. Our menu features dishes that nod to family tradition, regional flare, and vibrant flavors, such as seasonal cocktails, our famous Grover Double Burger and Shrimp Tostada. Strong roots and dynamic character serve as the blueprint for a thoughtful selection of craft beers, wine, and cocktails. Vintage art and antique photographs from past Connell generations set a backdrop for a convivial atmosphere – a restaurant and bar ideal for a range of experiences, from casual occasions to magnetic celebrations. We invite you to gather around our modern table, as extended family reveling in a shared history. We hope you’ll raise a glass with us soon.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sunday Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (908) 897-1920
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Louis Bayla
  • Private party facilities
    From team lunches to rehearsal dinners to birthday celebrations, we’d love to host your private event. Our private dining room has room for 16 people. We are also capable of full restaurant buyouts as well.
  • Area
    Berkeley Heights
  • Cross Street
    Connell Park
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,034 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Union

    Great for brunch

  • Union

    Healthy

  • Union

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Union

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grain & Cane - Bar & Table offers a lively atmosphere with consistently "great food and drinks" and an "amazing" service team. The menu is diverse, featuring standout pizzas and desserts like grilled chocolate cake. It's perfect for foodies and cocktail lovers. Ideal for gatherings, though service speed can vary.

1,034 Reviews
  1. Rahmah

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited for my boyfriend’s birthday and everything was just perfect! Lovely ambiance, attentive staff, food came in a timely fashion. We ordered a few things but the Mushroom Pizza and Scallop Risotto were our favorites of the night. They also put his name on the board wishing him Happy Birthday which was a lovely touch. Thank you so much! We will be returning soon!!
    Grain & Cane - Bar & TableResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Rahmah, Thank you! We are honored you chose Grain & Cane for your boyfriend's birthday celebration and are delighted that we exceeded your expectations. Your kind comments about our top-notch service and delicious mushroom pizza and scallop risotto are appreciated and will be shared internally. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful culinary experience.

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  2. Robert

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about our experience was five stars. Five of us went for Thanksgiving dinner and none of us had been ever been there. We will definitely be back.
    Grain & Cane - Bar & TableResponded on 2 December 2024
    Dear Robert, Thank you for your perfect rating! We are pleased you enjoyed your experience dining with us at Grain & Cane, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  3. Doris

    VIP

    New York City

    61 reviews

    1.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We have dined here multiple times but unfortunately tonight was not a pleasant experience. There was a musician playing who was mediocre and it was hard to hear my partner's conversation. The real problem was that the food took forever to come out. Our appetizer didn't take too long but we waited almost 30 minutes for our entrees which were a chicken caesar salad and a lobster roll. The restaurant was not crowded. There were multiple empty tables. When we asked our waiter about the wait he said oh it's very busy on the other side of the restaurant. My husband took a walk to the bathroom and observed that there were empty tables there as well. We could see the kitchen from our tables and honestly there seemed to be no reason for the long wait. To make up for it they offered us dessert on the house. We asked to get it to go and then proceeded to wait again for 20 minutes. Ultimately my husband went up the hostess to request our check because we wanted to leave. We had now spent two hours here. We left the restaurant without our comped desserts. The just as we go to our car the waiter came out with a bag of dessert. I honestly felt bad for him because the wait was clearly a kitchen problem and not a waiter problem. This experience is really unacceptable. Not sure if there was a change in management or what but we won't be going back here.
    Grain & Cane - Bar & TableResponded on 2 December 2024
    Dear Doris, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us regarding your recent experience. We are disappointed you had concerns with wait times, and we will identify what occurred and work to ensure this does not happen again. Your feedback is appreciated, as it helps us continually improve, and we hope you will consider returning to allow us another opportunity to provide you with the experience you expected and deserve.

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  4. Mike

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I was hesitant at first with this being attached to a hotel, but the food was exquisite--perfect for a date night or an above average cost for dinner. The burrata was out of this world and the lobster roll had a hidden mayo/lemon combo that had me tossing up my hands with excitement. My wife had the Salmon over a pumpkin and curry squash that was EASILY the star of the show. We both left planning for when we could make the drive back for another meal. Highly recommended.
    Grain & Cane - Bar & TableResponded on 11 November 2024
    Dear Mike, Thank you for dining with us at Grain & Cane! We’re delighted you took a chance on us, and it’s fantastic you enjoyed your experience. We’re thrilled the burrata and lobster roll exceeded your expectations—such a perfect combination of flavors. The salmon with pumpkin and curry squash is definitely a favorite, and we’re delighted it stood out as the highlight of your meal. We can’t wait to welcome you and your wife back for another memorable dinner. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

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  5. Moira

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Phil did a great job: recommending desserts and serving quickly.
    Grain & Cane - Bar & TableResponded on 7 November 2024
    Dear Moira, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Phil made a positive impression by providing excellent recommendations and quick service. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him- he'll be so pleased to know he helped make your visit memorable. We hope to welcome you back soon for more great service! Warm regards, Grain & Cane

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  6. Mark

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Consistently very good. Great service and food. Varied and interesting menu. Food portions are very generous.
    Grain & Cane - Bar & TableResponded on 7 November 2024
    Dear Mark, Thank you for dining with us recently. We're delighted you appreciated our carefully curated menu and enjoyed our delicious dishes and stellar service. Take care, and know we look forward to your return.

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  7. Mark

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Grain & Cane. Loved the bar! Great old fashioned sign that would change from time to time. As a bourbon drinker, there were plenty of mid and high range options. My family and I had the cheese fries and tuna tartar. The cheese fries were very good. I felt the tuna tartar could have used a drizzling of some wasabi sauce or something with a mild kick. Would have helped the presentation too. My son had the double cheeseburger and said it was one of the best he ever had. I had the french dip. It was good but could have used some cheese. My wife had a lobster roll which she enjoyed. We all thought the french fries were excellent. Very clean restaurant and very good service. We will be back.
    Grain & Cane - Bar & TableResponded on 7 November 2024
    Dear Mark, Thank you for your perfect rating. It was wonderful having you and your family dine with us recently, and we are delighted you had an enjoyable meal. Receiving recognition for our exceptional service and high standards of cleanliness is always appreciated as well. Your constructive feedback will be shared internally for further consideration, as we are always seeking new ways to elevate our guest experience. Take care, and know we'd be thrilled to welcome you back anytime your plans bring you this way.

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  8. Lance

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to Crane and Grain tonight for my anniversary. My wife and I had made a reservation and were greeted by the host. They gave us a special table and treated us first class. Our waiter was amazing and very attentive. Food is always amazing. The staff is very professional, friendly and very attentive to all needs. The General Manager took special care of us and made us feel very comfortable. Thank you for a memorable evening. We live locally and believe this is the best consistent restaurant in Berkeley, Heights.
    Grain & Cane - Bar & TableResponded on 21 October 2024
    Dear Lance, Thank you for your perfect rating! It was such a pleasure having you join us to celebrate your anniversary, and we're thrilled you enjoyed our delicious culinary offerings and our team's exceptional service. Take care, and know we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable meal in the future!

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  9. James

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Salmon Bowl was excellent, as was the Bread Pudding. We split the bread pudding 4 ways and if we hadn't been so full, we might have ordered another one.
    Grain & Cane - Bar & TableResponded on 21 October 2024
    Dear James, Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the Salmon Bowl and found the Bread Pudding remarkable. It was a pleasure having you join us at Grain & Cane, and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.

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  10. John

    VIP

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had another nice meal at G&C last night. First time eating in their enclosed outdoor patio. Had a nice table in front of the fireplace. Enjoyed several appetizers and some drinks followed by entrees. One of us had salmon which was liked especially with the sauce and two of us had the Brooklyn pizza that was so good. We all shared the molten chocolate cake which was delicious. Service was a little slow despite it not being overly crowded early on a Saturday. Waiter seemed to disappear at times. One of our go to places and continue to recommend it.
    Grain & Cane - Bar & TableResponded on 15 October 2024
    Dear John, It was a pleasure serving you at Grain & Cane. It's fantastic to hear that our culinary offerings made a terrific impression on you. We appreciate your feedback and will address your comment about service with the relevant team. Return guests pay us the greatest honor and we would be very grateful for the opportunity to serve you again.

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FAQs

Grain & Cane - Bar & Table offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (908) 897-1920.

Grain & Cane - Bar & Table is rated 4.6 stars by 1034 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

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Google Map for Grain & Cane - Bar & Table

250 Connell Drive, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Connell Park
  • Area
    Berkeley Heights
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue 12:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–22:00 Sunday Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Louis Bayla
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (908) 897-1920
  • Private party facilities
    From team lunches to rehearsal dinners to birthday celebrations, we’d love to host your private event. Our private dining room has room for 16 people. We are also capable of full restaurant buyouts as well.
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