16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro, Westfield, NJ:
A Restaurant Review
16 Prospect Street
Westfield, NJ
908. 232.7320
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16 Prospect: Restaurant Highlights
Fare: American Traditional
Price: Moderate - Expensive
Food Quality: Well-executed menu of small plates, pizzas, salads, burgers, and entrees
Service: welcoming, attentive
Ambiance/Decor: Artsy with an "Old Time" friendly pub ambiance.
Overall Rating: 2 1/2 Stars
Note: Four star Rating System from 1/2 Star = Poor to Four stars = Best in Class
Noise Level: Moderate - Moderate, can be loud when music is playing
Dress: Casual
Recommended For: For diners who enjoy good wines and meeting up with friends for drinks and food in an eclectic, vibrant atmosphere.
Not Recommended For: Diners who enjoy quiet, low key, BYOB dining experience
Recommended dishes: When available, The Prince Edward Island Mussels & Chorizo; The Gluten-free Steak: and the Hand-tossed pizzas.
Liquor: Full Bar Service with a huge selection of Wines. Cocktails and beer are also available.
16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro is an upscale spot popular with 40+ diners who come to enjoy meeting up with friends for drinks and food in an eclectic, vibrant atmosphere.
Owned and operated by brothers Timothy and Christopher Boyle who have created a warm and friendly atmosphere. Timothy received his formal culinary training at the Le Cordon Bleu Ecole du Cuisine, in Paris, France.
Christopher received his formal culinary training at the Culinary Institute of America. He later honed his culinary skills in Strasbourg, Germany, and at the Ryland Inn, in Whitehouse Station, NJ.
16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro is eclectic, and artsy, with an "Old Time" friendly pub ambiance. The decor features home-brewed liquors in barrels on display, brick walls, dark wood, carved arches, dimly lit light strings, and a fireplace. There is a stage for live music five nights a week, with many top regional artists performing. Guests have a choice of seating either at the bar, lounge, or the main 72-seat dining area.
Their traditional American menu is creatively prepared using fresh ingredients; it offers a variety of entrees, small plate-sharing items, and comfort food. Many of the dishes are prepared in-house such as their bread, fruit juices, cocktail mixes, and bar snacks.
Live music, featuring jazz, five nights a week.
During the warmer months, there is outdoor seating.
Parking is limited, suggest the lot near Trader Joe's.
16 Prospect is open six days/week from Tuesday through Sunday
For Lunch: Thursday - Saturday
Dinner: Tuesday- Sunday
(updated; February 2024)
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