Best Bar And Grill in Stirling

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Stirling, NJ at 227 Main Ave

Serving the Community for Over 40 Years

Comfort Food, Made with Care

The kind of food you crave, made the way it should be. From longtime Stirling favorites to seasonal specials and Smokehouse BBQ, our menu is built around quality ingredients, generous hospitality, and dishes that have kept guests coming back for generations.

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The Smokehouse

When summer arrives, the backyard comes alive — BBQ, yard games, and live music under the tent. Come see what forty years of knowing how to throw a party looks like.

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Our House, Your Party

Whether it's a rehearsal dinner or a corporate event, we've got you covered. Book your next event with us!

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Farm to Table

Good food starts with good ingredients. We build our menu around the seasons, bringing in fresh produce and quality cuts so every plate tastes the way it should. From Tom at the grill to summer barbecue at The Smokehouse, we cook with care and let the ingredients do the talking. It's comfort food made the honest way, plated to feel like home.

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Mischief Night with Mischief Byrd

Friday, October 30, 2026 6-9 PM

STAGE FRIGHT

Saturday, October 31, 2026 2-5 PM

This Old Engine

Sunday, November 1, 2026 2-5 PM

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I've been visiting the Stirling Hotel for 10+ years and have always loved the food and experience, but Thursday night was my best visit yet! I sat at the bar and ordered two appetizers off the specials menu, fried shishito peppers and a local grown salad with green goddess dressing, before enjoying a classic cheeseburger as my entree. The food was exceptional, the burger was cooked to a perfect medium (as requested), and even just the great smell of it was drawing looks and comments from…

Jad A.

Marvelous! I am originally from Costa Rica and I got lots of memories of a place I used to go to get my burgers in my hometown it was called "Los tallereres" their burgers were juicy and literally melted in my mouth. The closest thing I found here in the USA is Five guys, we'll until today. The Stirling Hotel has the best burgers I have tried in 21 years. Believe it or not I felt like that food reviewer from Ratatouille, I wente directly back on time when I was a teenager. It was phenomenal.…

Alexander L.

I came here a few weeks ago with my buddy, he enjoyed it so much he told me he went back later that day! Food: I ended up going with a truffle burger which was perfectly done. The truffle mayo and tossed greens in the burger complimented the patty and bacon well and made it wonderfully delectable. My buddy got some voodoo rub wings (not pictured) which were amazing as well. Aesthetic: there is so much to unpack about this place. The hotel itself is a beautiful, wood paneled interior building…

Casey S.

Iconic setting that is part Western saloon part ski lodge and extra cozy dining. The smokehouse outback is open in warm seasons and always delivers the best ribs around! We went for a Saturday dinner at 6pm and the wait was a half hour but it was totally worth it. We grabbed drinks on the outdoor patio by the fire and under heaters and by the time we were finishing our drink our table was ready. We had the prime rib and ribs and fish and chips. The food was phenomenally good. I've also had the…

Brandy H.

Never been in the stirling area n stumbled upon stirling hotel n thought we'd have dinner there. Rustic place. Friendly staff. We had the corn salad , roasted cauliflower w garbanzo n pomegranates salad, fried calamari n chicken sliders for appetizers. Generous portions n very delicious. For entrees we had the skate fish special, bronzino n bbq platter. All b yummy. We topped it off w chocolate chip lava cake and the peach pie. So good. Tx u 4 a great dinner.

Antoinette S.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Beer Garden, Grilled Cheese, Pizza, Caesar Salad, Fried Pickles, Chicken Sandwich, Soup, Burgers, Mac N Cheese, Dessert, Brunch, French Onion Soup, Quesadilla, Black Bean Burger, Jalapeno Poppers, Patty Melt, Brownie Sundae, Ribs, Potato Salad, Smoked Chicken, Pork, Baked Beans, Pretzel, Classic Burger, Turkey Burger, BBQ, Wings, Mac and Cheese, Fried Chicken, Brisket, Chili, Hot Dogs, Pasta, Salads, Grilled Chicken, Pulled Pork, Brownies, Pickle Chips, Fish Sandwich, Pastrami Sandwich, Chicken Wings, Hot Chocolate, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Cornbread, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Caesar Wrap, Fried Calamari, Shrimp and Grits, and Grits

What meals do you serve?

We serve Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer Takeout and Delivery

Where are you located?

We are located in Stirling, NJ at 227 Main Ave

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Stirling, Long Hill, Millington, Smalleytown, Meyersville, Davis Bridge, Gillette, Union Village, Homestead Park, Warren, Lyons, Free Acres, Bernards, Berkeley Heights, Watchung, Stony Hill, Basking Ridge, Osborn Mills, Logansville, and Madisonville.