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The Irving Inn Wine House, Rahway, NJ

The Irving Inn Wine House

4.5
4.5
116 Reviews
$31 to $50
Global, International
1449 Irving St, Rahway, NJ 07065

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions




About Us
The Irving Inn is a charming neighborhood restaurant in the heart of downtown Rahway, New Jersey. Set in a relaxing atmosphere that captures the true spirit of Rahway, our menu is exclusively designed by Chef Lawrence Talis to delight guests with globally influenced seasonal fare and diverse wine options. Distinctly proud of being locally owned and operated, The Irving Inn extends the freshest food and drinks to this promising community.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:15 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:15 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Lawrence Talis
  • Private party facilities
    Chef's Table available Sunday - Thursday for parties of 6-12. Call 908-285-2530 or email thrivinginn@yahoo.com for more details!
  • Neighborhood
    Avenel
  • Cross street
    Lewis St
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage on Lewis Street<br />Street Parking<br />Two municipal lots
  • Public transit
    Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line Train Lines
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 116 people are saying

The Irving Inn Wine House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

116 Reviews
  1. nurzevenus

    New York City10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This cozy restaurant is a great place for a delicious meal, great service and great drinks. The food never disappoints. The cozy atmosphere of this old house makes dining feel intimate yet, not stuffy. Great place for a date or to meet friends.

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  2. Mars VIP

    New York City175 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I must say it was a disappointing experience. I was there a while back which I thought was great. Today, I had ordered short ribs shepherd's pie and I specifically asked if it was somewhat similar to the braised short rib they have- didn't really expect that the meat was pulled short rib and buried in a 3/4 high mashed potato with hardly any meat at the bottom. I thought it was overpriced. My friend had the pork chop- semi tender, it was okay, mediocre otherwise. The place was cool, it wasn't comfortable to eat, and the only dessert that I would have tried, they didn't have.

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  3. EllBern VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful dinner! We sat in the upstairs room which was quiet and perfect for our dinner with family and friends. The service was impeccable. We were immediately greeted by Joanie, who immediately made us feel like we were royalty. Cocktails were perfect and all the wine bottle recommendations were excellent. Clearly I cannot say enough great things about dinner. We will be back!

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  4. EllenD

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent, the decor and upkeep of the restaurant could use updating. The bar next door is very cool, the restaurant appears a bit dated w the artwork and cases of wine on the floor. But food and people were excellent. We’ll definitely come back.

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  5. LUVFOODTRVL VIP

    New York City209 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service by Joanie Craft cocktails were outstanding! Food was very well made a delicious This under the radar gem should be on everyone’s go to list! Highly recommended!

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  6. ToniS

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Irving Inn was a wonderful, unique experience. The restaurant is small, as if dining in someone's home. The ambiance was cozy... with just 4 tables in the room where we dined. The food was outstanding. The food combinations were interesting and the presentation was pleasing. The starter cheese plate and the desserts were delicious! Make sure to try both!

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  7. DaleK

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on January 11, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal and service were very good. I removed one star strictly because of reservation confusion. It seems if you search “Irving Inn Social” and book a reservation ONLINE, you are automatically seated at the Irving Inn next door. This is not clearly indicated when making the online reservation. I had hoped to be at the Social as I was there with my daughter before a show at UCPAC. Menu is slightly different (fewer items) at the Inn and atmosphere is quieter/more upscale.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was initiated and cozy. The service was superb.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time & we will definitely return.

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  10. mswolf

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 7, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have eaten at the Irving Inn several times over the past 5 years or so and have always enjoyed the food. The restaurant is quaint and the waitstaff attentive and personable. However, this trip although the meal was delicious, our visit was marred by the uncomfortably cold room. I understand that it is an old building but a few degrees warmer would have gone a long way in the enjoyment of our meal.

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The Irving Inn Wine House is rated 4.5 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. New Jersey
  4. Middlesex
  5. Avenel

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1449 Irving St, Rahway, NJ 07065

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lewis St
  • Neighborhood
    Avenel
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:15 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:15 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Global, International, American, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Garage on Lewis Street<br />Street Parking<br />Two municipal lots
  • Public transit
    Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line Train Lines
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Lawrence Talis
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Chef's Table available Sunday - Thursday for parties of 6-12. Call 908-285-2530 or email thrivinginn@yahoo.com for more details!
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