Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

We stopped here for a quick bite on our way to somewhere else. The restaurant was a little busy, but there was no one at the bar. Eboni was our bartender, and she was friendly and started us out with a Watermelon Margarita and honey butter croissants. We were not familiar with Cheddar's, but she said they are known for them. We really enjoyed the croissants. We ordered the chips and queso, which did not seem to be scratch at all, and the Key West Shrimp. It would be hard to mess up shrimp and rice, and it was very tasty, as was the pineapple pico de gallo. However, the "off the cob" corn tasted like canned corn. I would say Cheddar's is more "scratch-esque" but the prices are so reasonable we are ok with that once in a while, and it's a solid 3. The drinks are especially delicious.

We got there Saturday afternoon for lunch. It wasn't busy at all, which confused me why it took 45 minutes for the food to come out. We just sat there with our drinks, which we finished, waiting for someone to check on us. The service was extremely poor, I wouldn't recommend it. To top it all off, our dishes were cold, except for the bag of broccoli they put directly in the middle of my plate. I would highly NOT recommend it. Who wants a bag that you've touched put on top of the food I'm about to eat? It's sad how fast this place went downhill.

I had been looking forward to visiting this restaurant since it first opened. Due to unforeseen circumstances, I was spending time at the hospital with my husband. Fortunately, the restaurant was located nearby, which provided the opportunity to finally try the food. I was thoroughly pleased with the experience. The bourbon salmon and shrimp were exceptionally flavorful and well-prepared. The buffalo shrimp offered a satisfying balance of spice and seasoning. There should be more for that price. And come with the sauce already on it! The green beans were a standout—perfectly seasoned and full of flavor—while the carrots were tender and expertly cooked. The honey butter croissants were a particular favorite of my husband’s. Although we arrived quite hungry, we were genuinely impressed

We love stopping at a Cheddar's when we travel. We know we will get a great meal and great service! The honey butter croissants never disappoint and both of our chicken tender meals were excellent. Food came out very hot! Bar area seemed loud for how few people there were but just a small note if you are looking for a quieter dining experience.

This was my first visit to the Newark Cheddar’s scratch kitchen location, and it definitely lived up to expectations! I had previously dined at the Dover location over 8 years ago, and this one was just as welcoming. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff made us feel right at home. The drinks were fantastic, and we were off to a great start with their signature complimentary honey butter croissants—soft, buttery, and a perfect way to wake up the taste buds! The food was equally impressive: the ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, the country fried chicken was packed with flavor, and the shrimp and fish platter was generously portioned and cooked to perfection. The portion sizes were spot on—we even had leftovers to enjoy later that evening. It truly felt like the flavor part