Wednesday, September 26, 2007

49 North Main: A Pleasant Night Out

Update: Oh no, it looks like this place has been replaced with a new Mexican restaurant! Why did you go? No reviews yet on the new eats at 5 de Mayo.

49 North Main Restaurant

49 N. Main Street
Lambertville, NJ
609-397-5990
www.49northmainrestaurant.com


NHY Rating: 7 of 10
Food: American, BYOB
Serves: Lunch and Dinner Only (They have a Brunch on certain holidays, see website for more info)
Price: Lunches range around the $8 and up. Dinners from $9 (burgers) to $25 (seafood stew)
Ambiance: The decor is casual. It is small, cafe-style with a nice family feel.

Comments: This restaurant was what I would call a "pleasant surprise." We initially came to know it by visiting restaurant.com which offers great coupons for cheap (for example: a coupon for $25 off bill that costs you $7) and decided to make a go of it. It was certainly worth the $$ with or without coupon. Their menu has an exquisite range of options and each plate looked like it was a piece of art. The sauces were delightful. They have a Pear Gorgonzola Tart ($9) that looks scrumptious. We had their appetizer sampler of the day and caesar salad. They have a wonderful Grilled Porterhouse Pork Chop ($25) which was done to perfection and although we didn't try these, they have a Roasted Yellow Pepper Ravioli ($19) and a Lewis Island Seafood Stew ($25) which sound like heaven. I looked up their website for some price info and they also show pictures of these yummy dishes if you are interested.

Their customer service was fair on this occasion. They were a bit busy and a little short staffed. After they called in reinforcements, things became more satisfactory. They were friendly, apologetic and helpful.

As far as bringing the tots along I would say it is fair game considering it is casual although it appeared to be a quiet type of restaurant that really did not cater to little ones that may want to run around.

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