The Clubhouse | Eat • Drink • Golf NJ 07004

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Jonny Jimmy

My wife and I went to this restaurant yesterday, and unfortunately, the experience fell well short of what we expected. The food itself was solid. The sliders were very good, the mozzarella sticks and wings were good, and the skillet cookie dessert was excellent. The canned IPAs were also really good, which is one of the reasons we chose this place in the first place. However, the overall experience made us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. When we walked in, we were greeted by a gentleman who I assume was the owner or manager, and he was pleasant. After that, the experience shifted. Our waitress seemed uninterested from the start. She wasn’t openly disrespectful, but she wasn’t friendly or engaging either. When we asked for suggestions about the wings, she seemed bothered by the question rather than helpful. For context, during our entire visit, my wife and I were the only Black customers dining there. An Asian woman briefly came in with her newborn, but aside from her—and two staff members who were Black and Hispanic—we were the only visible people of color in the restaurant. I’m sharing this purely for context, not accusation. When we paid the check, the waitress took it and walked away without saying thank you, have a good day, or anything at all. When we left, no one acknowledged us—not even the same gentleman who greeted us when we arrived. The best way I can describe the experience is that we felt tolerated, not welcomed. It felt like they were doing us a favor by allowing us to eat there, rather than appreciating our business. To be clear, no one said or did anything explicitly racist. But my wife and I go out to eat often, we make good money, and we know the difference between a place that wants your business and a place that doesn’t. This was very clearly the latter. It’s a nice-looking establishment, and if you’re into sports—especially golf—you may enjoy the atmosphere. But based on how we felt the entire time, I personally would not recommend this restaurant to people of color.

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ileana Carballo D

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We recently visited The Clubhouse for the first time (new to us), and it exceeded our expectations. The atmosphere is excellent—golf simulators, a family-friendly setup, and multiple high-resolution screens that make it easy to watch any sport. The food was very well executed. The wings were juicy and flavorful, and even the celery stood out for being exceptionally fresh and crisp. The burger was a highlight—perfectly cooked, juicy, and well seasoned, served on a soft Hawaiian bun with fresh vegetables. The cocktails were balanced and properly portioned, which is always appreciated. We’ll definitely be coming back often. Great food, great atmosphere, and a very well-run space. Highly recommended.

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Scott Singer

When I die, I hope this is what heaven is like. Great food, great service, great people, and my same crappy golf… I have a small league with 16 friends and we go every Wednesday night in the “offseason”. The staff is incredibly attentive and accommodate all of our wacky needs..Ron is on top of his game and there is nothing better than Gianna’s smokey old fashion… Highly recommend!!