Best Restaurants for Birthdays in Metuchen

My first time at True Food Kitchen. I can’t have gluten and the restaurant was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The menu had so many options. The food was delicious.

It was a mad house cause an old school DJ was performing and no one anticipated the huge crowd that would show up. It was my friend's birthday and we were going out to celebrate. We had a large group but could only get a reservation for 2. So our friends went elsewhere for dinner and said they would come back to go to the club. When we came in, they lost our reservation. My friend was very upset and wanted to make a big deal about it. I kept her calm and we mingled with others that were either waiting to get into the club or the restaurant. Tables started to empty and my friend went over to say " We made a reservation on open table, how an you lose that?" The woman was very sympathetic and told us that a round of drinks are on her. We were seated right after that. Funny, we couldn't get a larger reservation but they sat us at a table for 4 anyway. We had the beef tips medium over potato sticks (we thought we were getting fries). It was delicious though. We had the arugula salad and fries, which also I would highly recommend. We indulged in the fig & lychee martini which were absolutely amazing!

We went to labebe for our 3rd anniversary, after our vacation had been compromised when our airbnb lost power and running water. Labebe turned our whole day around, and then some. We were looking for the best of the best, to have an experience worth remembering for the whole year, and that is exactly what we got. We got the beef croquettes, and the hummus to start. That was our first time having wagyu, and everything was fantastic, I do not usually do well with fried foods but you can tell with this one they use clean oil, so I did not feel sick from the breading at all, and I usually feel sick from one mozzarella stick. The staff came over to us so frequently we forgot who our original server was, and they had very extensive knowledge enough to help us with a recommended wine just based on a flavor we requested. We then got the prime filet mignons, 2 8 oz steaks, and we had been searching for a steak better than one we had been talking about since our honeymoon, and we finally found it at Labebe. It came out so juicy, and so warm in the middle, with a pepper for added spice if we want it and a sweet onion for added sweetness if we want it, and a little mushroom sauce. we didn't need any of that. We ate the whole steak as it was, because it was too good to sully with extra flavors. They then brought out a pallet cleanser lemon Italian before dessert, which we got the cheese cake and the lava cake, both fantastic as well. Will definitely be going again for our special occasions.

This was my first experience at LouCas, and it left a lasting impression! One unique aspect of this restaurant is the ability to bring your own bottle, which added a personal and enjoyable touch to the evening. During my dinner with a customer, I tried the lobster ravioli, and it was exceptional. The ravioli was rich, flavorful, and perfectly cooked – truly one of the best I’ve had. The service was attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it an excellent choice for both professional and personal gatherings. LouCas strikes a great balance between elegant dining and a relaxed environment. If you’re looking for a BYOB spot with fantastic seafood options, I highly recommend giving it a try. I look forward to visiting again soon!

Awesome experience. Food and service were excellent. Enjoyed it