Mezze Cantina

Reviews about Mezze Cantina

• 5 / 5

  By Dan O'Reilly
  Hands down the best Manhattan I have had in this area, including Red Bank. Great atmosphere, wonderful, friendly and attentive staff. Food is outstanding. The space is small but in an intimate not a cramped way.
  April 16, 2017
• 2 / 5

  By Matthew Strobel
  First the good. Beer selection was great. Lots of seasonal beers that are not often on tap as well as a good selection of local brews. Service was good, the server was knowledgeable about the beers and was able to steer my friend towards a good choice based on other beers he enjoys. Server was attentive, friendly, and personable.
  
  Now for everything else. We arrived around 4:30 and were informed the dinner menu (which was what we were provided) wasn't available until 5. The server then came back and asked if we wanted appetizers (which was confusing when we were just told the kitchen wasn't open. We decided to order an appetizer (more about that later) but then I noticed some people at the bar with a burger (from the dinner menu). Not a huge deal but slightly confusing.
  
  Food was boring and dry. Tried the wings and the burger. Wings were dry and needed to be doused in the sauces (hot and Korean bbq) to make them palatable. Sauces were unremarkable. Hot sauce seemed to be right out of a bottle. Burger was overdone when I cut into it (ordered medium), was dry, and lacked flavor. Bacon on the burger was not crisp and seemed reheated. Fries were pretty good and seasoned well but were brought down by how disappointing the rest of the food was. Food was definitely overpriced.
  
  I would consider going back for some drinks but would not order food.
  July 29, 2016