The Cranford Hotel

Good atmosphere in the cellar downstairs. The bartenders were very nice and accommodating. Appetizers were decent. The truffle fries were good. I would probably skip the nachos when I go back. The burger was exceptional. Definitely worth visiting just for the burger. I will say that I found it a bit strange that our martinis were not completely full when we were served them. Never seen that before. Prices were on the more expensive side for the drinks.

Wonderful lunch! We are new to the area and drove by this spot a few times and decided to give it a try, so glad we did! The French onion soup is beyond delicious. It’s my favorite soup and I consider myself an expert, the broth is rich and flavorful with wonderful herbaceous notes. The duck poutine was hearty and yummy with what I believe are fresh cheese curds. They even had a children’s menu with homemade chicken fingers, that were delicious by anyone’s standard. The turkey Reuben was also very yummy. The staff was attentive and kind. The restaurant was a bit too dark for lunch hours but we had a nice time and will come back.

My husband and I would eat the The Cranford Hotel when we were dating! Always enjoyed their French onion soup and hamburgers! It’s been awhile but this past weekend we went to the Cranford Hotel! Busy Saturday night! They don’t accept reservations for parties less than 7. We waited about 45 minutes before being seated! Our Server Izzy was great! Of course, I ordered the French onion soup and hamburger! Yum!! Enjoyed the marshmallow chocolate chip bread pudding!! Love the fireplace! Warm cozy vibes!! Street parking, check meter hours. See you soon!

The Hotel has been a staple of Cranford for many years now. I’d give it a 4.25 if Google allowed it. For starters, it has the best outdoor dining seating in town; right near the clock in the heart of downtown Cranford, lots of foot traffic and great people-watching, on a very nice brick sidewalk patio, partially covered by an awning. Everyone on the staff was courteous and helpful. The service is always solid, but perhaps lacking a bit of polish. We’ve never had any issues though. The food is in the good to very good range. The nachos are a slam dunk, the burgers are big and juicy, and my wife loves the reuben. The menu is a bit scatter—brained, favoring a duck breast entree and removing their fan favorite Buffalo wings for example, but everything I’ve ordered here I’ve enjoyed. T

The menu was limited and when I asked if the shrimp and grits could be modified to not include pork, it comes with bacon on it, I was told it wouldn't be an issue. The dish came out with bacon on it and when I asked that it be remade without bacon or pork products as requested it ended up taking about 20 minutes while everyone else had their food. The portions were very small for the price and my friends dishes were mediocre as well. The $15 garlic shrimp appetizer had ony 5 small shrimp. The side of veggies was bland and not cooked well. The redeeming factor was that due to all the issues with my meal the manager comped the entire meal. The staff were also pleasant. In a town with lots of options I would say find a different place to have a better experience.