The Stewed Cow

We’re Moooooved to Come Back
Event: Saturday night on the town and the Mrs and I felt like getting stewed over dinner. This seemed like a good fit given the name and close proximity to SW Hoboken. Good ambiance, particularly in late afternoon and early evening, and I like the saloon feel at night
Food: We thought the food was pretty good and the custom drinks were an even bigger hit. The nacho plate (made of potato chips, brisket, bacon, cheese and bbq sauce) was a really solid starter. My wife raved about her salad and my burger (infused with bacon) was executed well, although not over the top, and the fries were addicting. In total we tried 4 of their custom drinks, and the Georgia Peach and Stewed Palmer were perfect refreshing summer cocktails.
Service: No issues, no problems. Friendly server had the right balance of when to check in and let us sit, food wasn’t overly rushed nor delayed.
Bottom line: Everything we had was at minimum good with a few pleasant surprises. There were a lot more things on the menu that looked interesting, so this may only be scratching the surface. We will be back for more, maybe we’ll ride the bull…

THE FIRST HOBOKEN PUB TO GET MY KUDOS AND STAMP OF APPROVAL!
Thanks to fellow Unilocaler Arshi, I decided to try this gem which is actually closer to our crib than all the Broboken bars on Washington Street. The moment we stepped foot in the bar area, I had a heat stroke. I asked the bartender whether their AC was broken and shortly after, I felt a cool breeze– thank goodness bc I was about to leave (on an almost 90 degree evening, no AC is not acceptable).
We grabbed the two last seats at the bar– a very very long bar. For a bar that’s not on any major street, it was full and obviously popular. Awesome HH deals including half off wines, which is even more awesome, since I can’t drink beer! We liked the atmosphere enough to order some food. I got the salad– you have to make your own (fine by me!). It was fresh and well presented. SO ordered the regular burger which he said was fine. The fries were bomb!
The male bartender was on his second week there– well, I hope he stays bc he was very professional and courteous. 2 promoters were walking around asking patrons to participate in a simple game to win 2 free beers– we, like a helluva lot of other patrons, met the criteria and scored (too bad the beer was apparently no bueno. SO only had one and refused the second).
I hope to come back and gain some alcohol induced confidence to be able to ride that bull one day!

Cool spot. When I came here at around 11PM on a Saturday night it wasn’t massively overcrowded, they were playing good country music, and everyone seemed friendly. They’ve got a long bar, so getting a drink isn’t too tough, and the mechanical bull is a fun added bonus if you’re feeling like it.
As for drinks, they’ve got a fantastic selection of bourbon and whisky. They’ve got the staple beers as well as a few good crafts. I enjoyed it here and I’d make it a spot on my next night out. Especially if I’m with someone who hasn’t ridden a mechanical bull before.

One of the funnest bars in Hoboken. Amazing bourbon selection. Great food. Mechanical bull on the weekends is great although the operator makes it significantly more difficult for men than women to stay on. Why can’t we all ride at the same speed?

I came here for brunch on a Saturday. The food was SO good. The service was good and it wasn’t too crowded. The brunch deal is unbeatable. Definitely a go to brunch spot in Hoboken.

I visited this place with my girlfriend on a Saturday night and was pleasantly surprised.
The Good: Most of it. We had a quesadilla, a bowl of their Andouille gumbo and a whiskey flight (yes, they have those!). Quesadilla was nice but not mind-​blowingly good. Gumbo was terrific, and with the addition of a little tabasco was the best of its kind I’ve had in a while. They have eight different kinds of whiskey flights, which range in price from 18 to 40 dollars or so. We got the 10-​year flight, which set us back $ 26, I think. Went 3-​for-​4 on those, and she was extremely pleased with the variety.
The Bad: I had some kind of boozy moonshine and strawberry purée drink that was just a little light on the ‘shine. Didn’t really detract from my enjoyment of everything else, though.
The Ugly: I’m only sorry I was there too early to see anyone get chucked off the mechanical bull they have in the back.
The Verdict: Absolutely would recommend. Go check this place out for yourself.

I’ve been here on multiple occasions, for both brunch and at night.
Brunch:
It was $ 20 for an entrée and two brunch cocktails, and it came with a basket of muffins/​breads and stuff for the table. The drinks are pretty good — especially the manmosa, which had vodka and is stronger than the mimosa. Yum. Definitely would recommend. The food is alright, nothing special. It’s cool they have brunch — it’s nice if you live nearby, but I wouldn’t make the trek here just for the food if I didn’t live close. If you’re looking for the boozy brunch experience, you can probably find places more worth your money in NYC, just a short train ride away. However, this place isn’t bad, although it’s not your typical brunch spot, and your choices are limited in Hoboken. If you’re really trying to booze up your brunch, just order a few more manmosas or a bunch of the beers they have on draft :)
Night:
They have a mechanical bull. Pretty sure it’s the only place in Hoboken you can find one of these. It’s pretty fun if you’re in the mood for a more adventurous sort of night. Despite the bull, The Stewed Cow has a pretty low key, chill vibe. This place doesn’t get too crowded at night — probably because of its location (kind of far from the main road compared to the other bars) and its vibe. If you’re looking for a more chill spot to drink, this is your place.

A little Hoboken gem! I am on an ABL softball team and we’ve been coming here before and after our games each week. The place is adorable (looks like they have great brunch although I never tried). They have cold PBR which you don’t find everywhere these days! The bartenders have always been friendly !!

I like the Stewed Cow for many reasons. It’s a spacious place with a clear Western theme. There is a lot of room at the bar and plenty of bar tables. The back room features not a restaurant, but a mechanical bull for those courageous enough. It’s a great alternative to the wine bar movement that is growing.
The happy hour drink specials for beer and wine cannot be beat. Have bar food in mind and you’ll be satisfied with the cuisine. I had the pulled pork sandwich and sweet potato fries and no complaints here. And most important, the bartender was extremely professional and helpful for a first-​timer at this location.
Plenty of large-​screen sports watching, it’s that sort of place/​crowd. 7 blocks off of Washington Street so expect a good amount of locals on the weekdays. A solid first experience and I’ll check it out again soon to watch a little baseball.

At about $ 1 per wing, the prices are a bit steep considering their malnourished, shriveled appearance and dry texture. I’ve only tried the wings but have done so on several occasions. Service has been friendly:

I was excited to try this place. Overall it was just ok for me. Nothing really too special except for the prohibition pig cocktail (bacon bourbon, apple liquor, lemon juice) I had which was very interesting. My friend an I ordered as an appetizer the spicy pimento crab dip. I love crab dip. but this crab dip was hmm very different. It was really thin/​liquidy. It should be a little more thick, it was hard to scoop up. The flavor was there though, just not the consistency. It was served with pita chips which I guessed were homemade, and they were hard as a rock, could chip a tooth with those things haha.
As my entrée I ordered the southwestern burger (topped with cheddar, avocado, Chipotle lime vinegrette) it was very tasty. I chose a side of tater tots, your pretty average frozen tots, not homemade. As my first drink I had a beer, the Brooklyn sorachie ace saison. I was feeling the flavor but sadly it might have been to carbonated and hoppy for me, it gave me heartburn and the only bloat gas I must have burped a hundred times haha, but as far as that beer they can’t help it, they didn’t make it. So after a couple of hours and I finally felt better, then ordered my cocktail. The prohibition pig as I stated above. It has a smokey bacon flavor to it at first but when I stirred it well then I could taste the apple liquor.
The place seemed to be busy and packed for a couple of hours and then it emptied out pretty quickly around midnight. it was strange. The DJ plays random music, I don’t know maybe it’s just me but I’m not a fan of hip hop, and then the going back and forth from that to country music was odd. Oh and they have a mechanical bull if you’re interested in riding, thought that was cool.

Food, drinks, and a bull… what more do you need in a restaurant. They had a large large with a long list of beers and wines. There were also some signature cocktails that looked good.
The food had options for everyone. From tacos to burgers to Mac and cheese to make your own salad. I had a burger that was good but nothing I would have to return for.
It’s a fun place because they have a mechanical bull too. So I thought it was a nice touch to keep people after dinner but also just a fun and different feature to have.
Parking takes away from me returning. You can’t find street parking so be prepared for the garage near by which was $ 16 for 4 hours. I guess this is normal for the area, but still takes away because there isn’t anything else near by to walk to if you were to bar hop.

I don’t really have anything bad to say about this place. We came in as a group of 7 during brunch at around 11:30 am on a Saturday and got seated immediately. Quick, friendly, and attentive service. They have a brunch special for $ 20 that includes two drinks of your choice (you can mix and match), pastries, oatmeal, and an entrée. Extremely filling. I got the Skirt Steak Sandwich and paired it with a Bloody Mary and a Palmer iced tea (forgot the exact name of it). I really recommend the iced tea. The fries were also one of my favorites. It came with the skirt steak sandwich and was well seasoned and thick. If you’re around the area and are looking for a boozy brunch, stop by here!

Have been here a few times, for Football Sunday brunch. They get super packed for 1:00 games, but are a good time!
$ 20 brunch special includes 2 drinks (mimosa, manmosa, Bloody Mary, beer, sangria), pastrey basket for table, small oatmeal appetizer, and choice of entrée. They offer additional football specials such as beer pitchers ($ 9-​$ 12) and apps ($ 15 for large sampler of wings, chicken fingers, jalapeño poppers). Drinks and food are both enjoyable.
Service is great as well. Once my group was accidentally skipped over on the waiting list, so they brought us 2 free pitchers of beer while we waited. Another time we were waiting for a table for close to an hour, which caused us to be seated after the brunch hours, but we were still allowed the brunch special.
Would recommend Stewed Cow as a fun place to watch the games! If you want a table for kickoff, you must get there early. Otherwise prepare to watch the 1^st half from the bar, as this is a very popular spot!

The Stewed Cow has the best pub food I’ve ever had, hands down.
My boyfriend took me here the other night to meet some of his friends for a drink since it’s just down the street from his apartment. This bar isn’t on our typical route (it’s not by all the hustle and bustle) but it’s worth going out of your way for.
When we sat down at the bar, the sweet bartender immediately brought us menus and took our drink orders. I personally don’t love scotch or whiskey so I ordered an Angry Orchard, which came in a homey mason jar.
We went to the bar at about 6:30 on a Monday so it was prime happy hour, which meant certain apps were half off. I ended up getting the spinach dip (half off) and the honey-​glazed salmon and my boyfriend got the chili (also half off).
I’ve never been so impressed with pub food before. The salmon was perfectly cooked and lathered in a sweet honey sauce, accompanied by a sweet potato mash and Brussels sprouts. The spinach dip wasn’t overwhelmed by cheese at all and was huge for the price – it could’ve been a meal in itself!
By the time Monday night football was on, the bar was packed and smelled like buffalo wings and beer, and I wouldn’t want to watch football any other way. I can’t wait to come back here.

After coming here maybe twice for drinks, once even being new years – myself and my friend decided to give this spot a chance for food. Happy hour to be exact. Its small, dark, but beautiful inside. The décor is themed and perfect for what seems to be a southern/​texas/​bourbon bar.
A real nice perk is the fact that they had happy hour until about 9 pm! sweet! this included half off drafts, wine glasses and about 5 different half off apps. This is not the best place for the non-​meat eaters. The must gets are the veggie burger slider for sure. for $ 4, youll get a perfectly grilled mini veggie burger. the bun is so cute, along with the lil burger itself. unlike other veggie burgers, it doesnt fall apart at all & it tastes great! the sauce on top was refreshing and i loved the touch of corn that was in the patte itself. Next to that, if you like chicken get the chicken quesadilla. this really filled me up. its messy so beware! the buffalo calamari was a nice, unique attempt but didnt have much flavor in my book. what did have flavor was that cajun mayo. i need the recipe for that — throw this stuff on anything my friends!
beer selection wasnt too impressive to be honest, they really only had one that caught my eye. service was great, and overall, i enjoyed my time here.

The Stewed Cow sits right around the corner from my buddy’s new apartment. Naturally, we stumbled there for Sunday brunch.
After being told there were no tables available (I could clearly see one open), we took a tight corner space at the bar. The bartender wanted nothing to do with our slow decision making.
They had an interesting option for brunch. I don’t remember what it was called, but it included 2 breakfast drinks, a brunch entrée, muffin, and oatmeal for $ 20. I chose the redneck taco.
It was below average. The «fried» egg was cooked to oblivion and the attempt at a pancake was too soggy to resemble anything like a taco.
It wasn’t bad. It just wasn’t somewhere I’d go twice. The deal for $ 20 is a good one, if you order the right thing, however.

I liked this place. We were just leaving the Pier 13 Hoboken, driving past this place without a blink of an eye we made a mad dash to stop here. We loved it right when we first walked in (this is how me and Katie end up finding out spots). Randomly driving by… Any who we decided to end the evening with a tasty drink. We had tried a few of their signature drinks and were very pleased. I looked around at all the people we had regulars, many sports spectators for the college football games (sat). I did happen to notice, they have some great football specials, daily specials, and the food looks pretty good. They even have brunch, their choices look pretty astonishing too. We didn’t eat there, but I would love to go back and enjoy a meal or two.

I came to the Stewed Cow with my boyfriend at 11am on a Sunday. They have the best brunch deal ever — 2 drinks, bowl of fruit, muffin basket and an entrée for $ 20!!! Truly infamous! Note, you can also order a la carte, which I did because I didn’t want to drink. However, I did have a few sips of my bf’s Arnold palmer (lemonade with iced tea vodka) and it was so very delicious.
The muffin basket not only had muffins, but banana bread, carrot cake and a cheese Danish. All the fruit in the fruit bowl was very ripe and sweet! Now, onto the entrees:
I had the road kill platter — brisket, bacon, scrambled eggs on ‘biscuits.’ The only thing was, it wasn’t a real biscuit, it was what seemed to be a slider bun. That being said, it was still great because it was heavily toasted. My bf had the cowboy sandwich. You really can’t go wrong with a sandwich made with texas toast. Dem fries tho, THE BEST EVER! For realz, they were like thick cut but spirally and perfectly crispy. I would go back just to eat all their French fries.

My first Hoboken brunch experience!
Man do I love sunshine, when everyone crawls out after Saturday night shenanigans, desperately in need of Sunday brunch. For only $ 20, Stewed Cow gives you plenty of food AND two drinks, can’t beat that! You get a little basket of pastries (we got muffins, a danish, banana bread, and some carrot cake/​bread thing), fruit salad, and an entrée. The best part was we got to enjoy this experience outdoors! LOVE LOVE LOVE outdoor seating for brunch!
I had the western omelet which was pretty standard, but I recommend going with a more barbecue food-​y option, since this is a country-​themed spot. My friends got the road kill platter and loved it.
Inside, they have a mechanical bull, which I’m sure makes for some fun party nights. The service is friendly, but a little on the slow side. You can even bring your pup to dine outside and they give bows for water, so cute!