Old Man Rafferty's

"Food was well prepared and presented. Sandwiches are very large and full of meat! Fries were crispy and not greasy."

"Great location, just off Georgia Street. Close to everything. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. It was a Saturday night and a night of a big football game so it may have been busier than usual. But definitely recommend if in the area. Very cozy."

"The place is big and very nicely done. The interiors are mostly wood and a few pretty furniture pieces can be seen around. The food was way below average and hence wont be visiting this place again"

"This restaurant was once renowned for its Sunday brunches, but our recent visit left us with a rather mediocre impression. It used to be bustling, but now it feels like it's on the decline. To my astonishment, neither of the two restrooms had changing tables for babies. The food was just passable. In summary, we were taken aback by the significant deterioration over the years, and it's quite regrettable."

"Encompassing 9,000 square feet and moving to the current establishment in 1990, Old Man Rafferty's, located on Albany Street, not far from the stately Old Queens campus of Rutgers, provides a comfortable and convenient stop for students and visiting families in New Brunswick. Upon entering as a first-timer to this location, it’s a casual bar and restaurant where the warm and relaxed atmosphere was perfect for lunch, which my friend and I had today. The interior reminds us of a country inn with a variety of different settings: a bar area, a large comfortable dining room with some semi-private areas for small parties, and outdoor seating in a garden setting when the weather allows, with contemporary music playing at just the right volume. The menu is very broad and has a lot of comfort food dishes, including some very good vegetarian options. If you're vegan or gluten-free, you should advise your server or contact the restaurant ahead of time. We ordered the all-day hand-held sandwiches: Prime Rib French Dip with House-made au jus, crispy fries, coleslaw, and Grilled Chicken on gluten-free bread, accompanied by lettuce, tomato, pickle, cheese, and steamed broccoli. They were certainly freshly prepared and tasty, huge portions, but not particularly over-the-top. Our server was Daniel, and the service was just what you'd want. It was a regular check-in, but not intrusive or pushy. As an added feature to this restaurant, there is a small gourmet deli/bakery featuring takeout sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, cookies, and desserts. It also has a small retail area with dry pastas and jarred sauces. Now I know why Old Man Rafferty’s seems to be one of the locals favorite places, which I can recommend."