The Rail

We have been wanting to try The Rail for a while so we finally went last night. The setting is very cool and I love the historic building. The host was friendly and we were seated right away. It took some time before anyone came over to get our drink order and once placed it also took some time. It was a bit busy so no worries. We ordered an appetizer for table. The boneless chicken was very good and nachos were just average. Between the five of us there were two cheesesteaks and three burgers ordered. All were VERY good. I had the Westbound burger and it was cooked perfectly, juicy, full of flavor and just what I wanted. Everyone else had similar experience. The live band started to play and we were looking forward to staying for them but their music selection was not our taste. Overall I

Tonight on the way home from @PeddlersVillage , the @OldPubClub found another establishment, in #WhitehouseStation , that has been around longer than us. This building was built in 1845 and opened for business in 1846 as the Union Hotel when the Central Railroad of New Jersey first came to Readington. After the hotel closed, the building became a the home to several restaurants throughout the years. The location was called Flamingo’s when the television show “Kitchen Nightmares” came in and rebranded the place and named it The Junction. Chef Gordon Ramsey helped revamp the restaurant. By calling it The Rail, they are honoring the railroad theme, being in this historic building, so close to the tracks. With its mix of great cocktails, service and delicious dishes, it’s a must stop if you a

Service was great but a bit slow. In their defense they were short handed when we went. Great prices and the food was really good. Especially loved the crispy fries. Ample parking surrounding the restaurant

We go to The Rail every so often, usually on Tuesdays for T-Bone Tuesday. The steak itself is good, but lately they’ve had a hard time getting the temperature right. We ordered it rare on our last visit and it came out closer to medium. The mashed potatoes are delicious, and the salads are always fresh. The drinks are good as well. We prefer sitting at the bar, but it’s small, so sometimes we end up at a high-top instead. Overall, it’s a solid spot with good food, and we just hope the steak temperatures become more consistent.

Really a very fun place. Lively atmosphere built around the band. The appetizers were amazing, including the drunken fire clams and the Buffalo calmari. decent wine list, Great Martini options and incredible burgers!