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Lago

3.8 (144)
$30 and under
American
230 Washington Place, North Brunswick, NJ 08902

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
Located on the edge of a beautiful Farrington Lake in the heart of Central Jersey with ability to dine on our outdoor patio, there is nothing that compares.

Concentrating in American cuisine with fantastic water views and relaxing atmosphere makes it one of the most scenic and romantic facilities in the state.

Our private rooms can accommodate as little as 20 and up to 150 guests to satisfy a variety of parties and events. We manage your entire party experience, from supplying decorations to DJ to cake.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 4:00pm. Dinner: Monday - Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday: 4.00pm - 8.00pm Brunch: Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm Bar & Lounge open Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-12:00am, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-2:00am
  • Website
    http://lagonj.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Schofield
  • Private party facilities
    Our private rooms can accommodate as little as 20 and up to 150 guests to satisfy a variety of parties and events. We manage your entire party experience, from supplying decorations to DJ to cake.
  • Location
    230 Washington Place, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
  • Neighborhood
    East Brunswick
  • Cross street
    RT 130
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

This menu from Lago.

split charge $3

Appetizers

  • Apple Bourbon Pulled Pork Tacos$10.00

    scallions, tomato, cheddar cheese, chipotle cream sauce

    • Calamari$10.00

      marinara, orange-chili, & buffalo sauce

      • Five Cheese Mac & Cheese$10.00

        fontina, parmesan, mozzarella, monterey jack, asiago

        • Popcorn Shrimp$10.00

          sriracha cocktail sauce

          • Lago Signature Crab Cake$10.00

            citrus fennel slaw, red pepper coulis, creole remoulade

            • Mushroom Duxelle Sliders$12.00

              brandy glazed mushrooms, caramelized onions, provolone, chili hoisin sauce

              • Grilled Marinated Shrimp$11.00

                mango salsa, chili-lime emulation

                • Bonito & Pepper Crusted Ahi Tuna$14.00

                  cucumber-sesame salad, wasabi-citrus vinaigrette

                  • Hummus Trio$10.00

                    black bean, roasted red pepper, & avocado hummus, cucumber, carrots, celery, grape tomatoes, toasted pita chips

                    • Homemade Mozzarella Sticks$10.00

                      marinara, pepperoncini aioli

                      • Crab & Artichoke Dip$12.00

                        mozzarella, fontina, asiago, fried pita chips

                        Wings

                        $10. choice of one:

                        • Moonshine Barbeque

                          • Buffalo

                            • Orange-Chili

                              • Apple-Bourbon

                                • Chipotle-Lime

                                  • Honey-Jameson

                                    • Tangy Hoisin

                                      • Lemon-Garlic Parmesan

                                        Soups

                                        • French Onion$8.00

                                          gruyere cheese

                                          • Soup Du Jour$4.00

                                            Salads

                                            grilled additions: chicken $5, shrimp $7, salmon $8, steak $9

                                            • House Salad$7.00

                                              mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, shaved parmesan, white balsamic vinaigrette

                                              • Arugula & Goat Cheese$9.00

                                                walnuts, crispy prosciutto, honey-truffle vinaigrette

                                                • Spinach & Feta$8.00

                                                  blueberries, toasted almond, acai-champagne vinaigrette

                                                  • Apple & Pecan$8.00

                                                    spring mix, dried cranberries, red onion, pomegranate-apple cider vinaigrette

                                                    • Classic Caesar$7.00

                                                      romaine, shaved parmesan, garlic croutons

                                                      Flatbreads

                                                      • Margherita$10.00

                                                        fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil pesto, balsamic glaze

                                                        • Duck & Brie$14.00

                                                          cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, blood orange emulation

                                                          • Mushroom & Goat Cheese$12.00

                                                            portobello, cremini, shitake, goat cheese, caramelized onion

                                                            • Five Cheese$11.00

                                                              fontina, parmesan, mozzarella, monterey jack, asiago

                                                              • Hawaiian$12.00

                                                                ham, prosciutto, mozzarella, monterey jack, pineapple, red onion

                                                                • Black & Blue$13.00

                                                                  grilled marinated steak, gorgonzola, red onion marmalade

                                                                  • Clams Casino$13.00

                                                                    clams, bacon, spinach, alfredo sauce, lemon-garlic parmesan

                                                                    • Veggie$12.00

                                                                      roasted red & green peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, caramelized onions, arugula, boursin cheese, basil pesto

                                                                      Entrees

                                                                      • Potato & Ricotta Gnocchi$18.00

                                                                        goat cheese, cremini mushroom, baby spinach, grape tomatoes, sage-cognac cream sauce

                                                                        • Seafood Risotto$22.00

                                                                          clams, crab meat, shrimp, green pea, grape tomatoes, chardonnay-roasted garlic sauce

                                                                          • Tuscan Chicken$21.00

                                                                            grilled chicken, caramelized onions, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, roasted red peppers, wild rice pilaf, sautéed spinach

                                                                            • Stuffed Chicken Rollatini$23.00

                                                                              roasted red peppers, baby spinach, mozzarella, prosciutto, parmesan cream sauce, sautéed asparagus, sun-dried tomato basil risotto

                                                                              • Pan Seared Mahi Mahi$27.00

                                                                                avocado, tomato, & roasted corn couscous, baby carrots, citrus mojo

                                                                                • Creole Salmon$25.00

                                                                                  lump crab meat, sautéed spinach, garlic mashed potatoes, creole mustard cream sauce

                                                                                  • Crab Cakes$24.00

                                                                                    wild rice pilaf, sautéed broccoli & baby carrots, red pepper coulis, creole remoulade

                                                                                    • Shrimp & Smoked Gouda Grits$20.00

                                                                                      crispy prosciutto, scallions, brown butter

                                                                                      • Chinese Spare Ribs$23.00

                                                                                        spicy garlic vegetable lo mein, char sui barbeque sauce

                                                                                        • Apple Bourbon Pork Loin Chops$24.00

                                                                                          caramelized apples & onions, garlic potato puree, sautéed green beans

                                                                                          • Short Ribs$26.00

                                                                                            plum & sherry demi reduction, herb & cheese polenta, braised rainbow chard

                                                                                            • 12oz Grilled Ribeye Steak$28.00

                                                                                              blue cheese butter, truffle-parmesan steak fries, grilled asparagus & baby carrots

                                                                                              • 14oz New York Strip Steak$29.00

                                                                                                garlic mashed potatoes, broccoli florets, homemade steak sauce

                                                                                                Burgers & Sandwiches

                                                                                                • Classic Burger$9.00

                                                                                                  lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar cheese

                                                                                                  • Bacon Mushroom Burger$11.00

                                                                                                    cremini mushrooms, caramelized onions, fontina cheese, homemade steak sauce

                                                                                                    • Salmon Burger$10.00

                                                                                                      cucumber, lettuce, tzatziki sauce

                                                                                                      • Portobello Burger$9.00

                                                                                                        fresh mozzarella, tomato, arugula, roasted red pepper coulis, basil pesto

                                                                                                        • Shaved Prime Rib$12.00

                                                                                                          caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, cracked pepper-horseradish sauce, au jus

                                                                                                          • Sangria Steak$12.00

                                                                                                            roasted poblano peppers, caramelized onions, manchego cheese, cilantro lime mojo

                                                                                                            • Grilled Chicken$11.00

                                                                                                              bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado spread, chipotle cream sauce

                                                                                                              Sides

                                                                                                              • French Fries$3.00

                                                                                                                • Seasoned Fries$4.00

                                                                                                                  • Truffle & Parmesan Fries$5.00

                                                                                                                    • Sweet Potato Fries$3.00

                                                                                                                      • Onion Rings$4.00

                                                                                                                        • Side House or Caesar Salad$4.00

                                                                                                                          • Grilled Asparagus & Baby Carrots$5.00

                                                                                                                            • Sautéed Spinach$4.00

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                                                                                                                              Reviews from people who have dined at Lago.

                                                                                                                              3.8

                                                                                                                              3.8
                                                                                                                              (144)
                                                                                                                              • 3.8Food
                                                                                                                              • 3.8Service
                                                                                                                              • 3.8Ambience
                                                                                                                              • 2.2Value

                                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                              144 Reviews

                                                                                                                              1. DonnaC

                                                                                                                                New York City1 review

                                                                                                                                1.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on May 11, 2019

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                It was so smelly and dirty inside, we walked in looked around and walked out. I wouldn’t even want to drink a glass of water there for fear of getting a virus or worse. I would have gave them a grade of minus ten if possible. Great website horrible place Worse Mother’s Day ever.

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                                                                                                                              2. ToddP

                                                                                                                                New York City7 reviews

                                                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on April 20, 2019

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                High Points - Water view in Central NJ is rare air. The order accuracy, presentation and food quality was good however...we will not be returning... Low Points - Server needs to be trained or retrained, along with the hostess. Presented with a well organized and low priced 35-40 wine list, and I ordered a bottle...after 5-7 mins the server returned saying we don't have most of the wines in fact we only have 6 (why would the hostess and the server not know this?), after deciding on a bottle the server brought 3 wine glasses for 4 adults, then he struggled to open the bottle of wine and poured it - all over the place - sloppy. If there were specials - we never heard them. The menu is setup poorly, all of their offerings are on one page but without sections for appetizers, salads, soups and main courses. The server never tried to upsell us on the a'la carte items (money out of his and the venue's pockets). My son order a burger with fries and no ketchup to be found...took 5 mins to get ketchup for a dish that should come with it. And lastly the band...no sure who wants to listen to the drummer testing his drums, or the singer mic checking his/her mic at 7 pm on Saturday night - but it was very annoying. I understand they need to setup - but do that on their time in the afternoon not at the prime restaurant time of the week. We will not be returning.

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                                                                                                                              3. RaSantiago

                                                                                                                                New York City2 reviews

                                                                                                                                2.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on April 14, 2019

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                                2. Food 2
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                Dining here was one of the poorest restaurant experiences I’ve had in a while. The inside of the restaurant did not look very clean on modernized. You really cannot tell if it was a restaurant or a club. Our server said that the restaurant is recently under new management and will be redesigning so hopefully that will be an improvement. The food was tasteless and I could’ve made it at home.

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                                                                                                                              4. PatH

                                                                                                                                New York City2 reviews

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on April 6, 2019

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                great food, service, and music . Would recommend to anyone for a group party

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                                                                                                                              5. BryanNYC Gold

                                                                                                                                New York City57 reviews

                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on March 17, 2019

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                Lago is great. This is a perfect spot for a relaxing lunch when you're in central New Jersey. Igor was awesome. He provided top-notch friendly service.

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                                                                                                                              6. GaryLynn

                                                                                                                                New York City64 reviews

                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on February 9, 2019

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                Our waiter was terrific and the food was very good. We were looking for a good place to meet up with long lost friends and be able to have conversation while enjoying good food. Lago was the perfect place all around. Definitely will be back.

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                                                                                                                              7. GeriC

                                                                                                                                New York City2 reviews

                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on January 19, 2019

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                Great place for good food, drinks, dancing and live music. Very inviting in the Spring and Summer months when you can enjoy dinner on the patio overlooking the lake. I will be a frequent customer for a long time.

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                                                                                                                              8. BryanNYC Gold

                                                                                                                                New York City57 reviews

                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on December 23, 2018

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                Lago is always a pleasant option when I visit family in NJ. It has nice food, pleasant service and a beautiful lake front location.

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                                                                                                                              9. Heather

                                                                                                                                New York City2 reviews

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on December 1, 2018

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                My dinner companion and I both enjoyed our visit to Lago

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                                                                                                                              10. Marljoy Gold

                                                                                                                                New York City93 reviews

                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                Dined on November 3, 2018

                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                The food is excellent but a little pricey. The service was good as well.

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                                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                                $30 and under
                                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                American, Italian
                                                                                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                Lunch: Friday - Saturday 11:30am - 4:00pm. Dinner: Monday - Thursday 4:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday 5:00pm - 10:00pm Sunday: 4.00pm - 8.00pm Brunch: Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm Bar & Lounge open Sunday-Thursday 11:30am-12:00am, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-2:00am
                                                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                                                http://lagonj.com/
                                                                                                                              • Payment options
                                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                                Smart Casual
                                                                                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                                                                                Chris Schofield
                                                                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                Our private rooms can accommodate as little as 20 and up to 150 guests to satisfy a variety of parties and events. We manage your entire party experience, from supplying decorations to DJ to cake.
                                                                                                                              • Location
                                                                                                                                230 Washington Place, North Brunswick, NJ 08902
                                                                                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                East Brunswick
                                                                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                                                                RT 130
                                                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                                                Private Lot
                                                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                                                Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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