Welcome to Muddy Waters Gastropub: A Culinary Gem in Asbury, NJ

“ We returned to Muddy Waters and ordered the schnitzel, which was excellent! Thank you Attila, for making this dish for us! ”

“ My husband and I went here on a Friday night around 6:30. We were immediately welcomed at the door and sat at a table. I can't emphasize enough how nice everyone was that worked here. They really added to the experience and made the night so much nicer. We got the chicken lollipops to start, then I got the short ribs and my husband got the muddy burger. The food was so good, better than we expected. The short ribs were fall apart tender, the mashed potato's that came with it were perfection. The burger was cooked perfectly and was seasoned well. We finished dinner off with the kaiserschmarren and blueberries for dessert. It was SO GOOD. We never had it before and are so glad we tried it. We can't wait to go back again! ”

“ Great service late at night and delicious food! Me and my parents arrived on a Tuesday at 930. ”

“ This is place is a gold mine ... just had the burger and the short ribs - fantastic and a great live band ... the food was wonderful and the staff super fun!!! Highly recommend.... Peter E ”

“ Ambience is just ok but if you're there to n Thursday Jam Night, you'll hear some great music from people who just love to play and sing. We tried the Austrian white wine and it was excellent. Husband had Salmon who said it was cooked just right and flavorful. I had the chicken paprikash. The sauce was delicious but could have used a bit more Hungarian paprika and a bit more salt. Spaetzle were perfect! The chicken was presented as 3 legs. My preference would be thighs but the legs were quite delicious. ”

“ Food was awesome. Unfortunately the only reason it didn't get 5 stars was because they are way under staffed. The waiter did try his best however. They also need to have Veal Schnitzel not just pork. If they have a live band, look to wait a bit longer for food. ”

“ Interesting place. Has an Austrian theme to the food. The decor is more country saloon though. The soft pretzel and holstein schnitzel were excellent. The calamari was okay. However the Grandma's ragout was a little bland and the kaiserschmarren was burned. Service was very good. Interesting addition to the area. ”

“ I was slightly surprised to find this place in Asbury while scrolling Yelp. Asbury is close to us but it is actually in the part of town near 78. We went for dinner on a Saturday night around 6 so there were other diners but not busy. There was a band setting up to start at 8. Staff was very attentive. We had the soft pretzel, Weiner schnitzel, and pulled pork sandwich. All was very good and served hot and fresh. My husband ordered a cocktail that was mostly ice in the glass and only a few sips of drink so he also ordered a beer. Food was very good, and schnitzel piece was XL. I do wish it was served with a lemon wedge to squeeze on it as that is more traditional to me. Sides seemed traditional but would have preferred spaetzel. Unfortunately they were out of chicken parikash (or it wasn't made for the day yet) which made my decision easier but hope to go back to try it some day. ”

“ If you are tired of the same ol' same ol' when it comes to dining options in Hunterdon County then PLEASE come and give this place a try! They just opened so, be patient! The exterior facade and open wooden interior give off a western saloon vibe while the HUGE bar inside, with its tin metal roof and back lights give off a cantina vibe. It's in the menu and the food where you'll find a taste of Europe with German, Austrian and Hungarian influences to be more specific. Don't worry, there's the a burger and steak for those of you scared to try something different. Although, for many in the area, I bet this will remind you of the comfort food your grandparents made! We were a party of 4 and every one of us enjoyed our entire experience, from beginning to end. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly. He had a deep understanding of the menu and the concept behind this restaurant. Our food came out quickly and every single thing we ate was delicious. For starters we had the chicken lollipops and the soft pretzel. The chicken lollipops were presented so nicely, were huge and very tender. The pretzel and the Bavarian beer cheese dip were delicious! HEADS UP: the dip is just that, a cool dip with cheese and spices and maybe even a little horseradish. It is NOT the hot orange cheese sauce that you're probably used to. The mustard that came with it was very spicy and I loved it. For our entrees we had the Muddy Burger, Grandma's Ragout, the Chicken Schnitzel and The Beef Short Ribs. The burger was tender and tasty with excellent flavors from the spread and the cheese. I would liken Grandma's Ragout to Poutine. Apparently, this is literally the owner's grandma's recipe. It's tender cooked pork with peas over fries with a tasty gravy. So flavorful, so comforting and so fun to eat. The chicken schnitzel was some of the best fried chicken cutlets I've ever had. No, they are not all the same. I wonder what they did for this one but it was ultra crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The cucumber salad that came with it was also awesome. They need to improve the German potato salad that comes with it though. Maybe it's a traditional recipe but, it needs a little something extra to elevate it. The beef short ribs were fall off the bone tender and had an amazing sauce with it. The bread dumplings were a different and delicious accompaniment to it. Every single dessert was a hit but the floating apple strudel is to die for! If you only come here for that, please do!! I cannot wait to come back and try the other European dishes that are on the menu. They have big plans for outdoor patio seating and maybe even outdoor entertainment in the summer! I cannot wait to check it out! FYI - they have Spaten and Mango Cart beers on tap!!!!!! ”

“ Are you in the mood for an Italian place or a diner or another Italian place? this is not among 10 or more options available within a 5 mile radius!!! If you are in the mood for a unique and delicious menu, great beer selection, delicious and authentic deserts (oh the deserts! I don't think you can find these delicacies anywhere else) you owe it to yourself to check Muddy Water out! Food- food is like your grandma's recipe but with a twist of artistic touch- except maybe the 'Grandma's Ragout'. It just look like grandma made it by using everything in her cold storage. It is delicious and give you an idea of Eastern European food. Service- our server was helpful, friendly and attentive. Value- most of the food and drink prices are very reasonable. Their authentic dishes were slightly on the high side. Considering the different offerings like live music, karaoke etc I think it is worth it. Parking- ample parking on the side. Final verdict- if you are perfectly happy with the usual places that look and feel the same, you may not like this place. If you were thinking 'why don't we have something different in this area', your thoughts have been heard and answered... ”