12 Farms - Hightstown

I ordered the Thanksgiving menu for eight people this year because I wanted to make things stress-free for everyone involved. The meal was absolutely delicious! There was a generous amount of food, and it was a great value. The turkey was perfectly seasoned and stayed moist even after reheating. The sides were plentiful, and everything was fantastic. All our guests loved the meal. Thank you for your early preparation—your Thanksgiving menu made my celebration so much smoother!

When it comes to food, 12 Farms continues to be one of the best farm-to-table restaurants in the area. The service is friendly and generally efficient, but there are a few issues that raised some eyebrows: 1. There’s no online reservation system—neither OpenTable nor Resy. To book a table, you need to make a phone call or send an email, which feels inconvenient in today’s digital world. 2. The restaurant only accepts cash, which is quite unusual for a higher-end establishment and requires a visit to the ATM. 3. On the day of our visit, about four days ago, the restaurant's website was down, having expired. Even before that, the online menu hadn't been updated and did not reflect the current offerings at 12 Farms. We understand that some of these issues may stem from 12 Farms being a small operation. However, there are partner farm products for sale displayed in a glass case in the lobby. On a positive note, there is ample parking available just around the corner on Stockton St.

My friends and I randomly chose 12 farms to visit while driving home from the Belmont Stakes on the Turnpike, and we're really glad we did. Two of us ordered the original burgers and the special (similar to the original but with blue cheese), while another had the cheese platter and one enjoyed the seafood dish and farm-fresh sides. We were all thoroughly impressed. Despite accommodating three different events at once, the staff made room for us and provided attentive and friendly service from start to finish. I highly recommend this spot if you're passing through Hightstown or looking for a place to stop along the Turnpike. As others have mentioned, my only concern was that they only accept cash, especially considering some of the menu prices. However, the four of us left very satisfied for around $120.

Good service and even better food! Love the mood as if a small café met a rustic restaurant. The food was very good, we went to brunch, the fresh, pressed orange juice was good. They bring the coffee in a French press that is a nice touch. Food and presentation were definitely check out this place! (ATH ONLY)

We *stumbled* on this today, our 39th Anniversary! Honestly the quality of the food is indescribable! Superb!Everything we tried was beyond excellent! I loved everything about this place. The quaint downtown location, rustic decor, local produce, music from my era and volume just right, the wait staff were kind, sincere, patient, personable! We met the owner, Jason ...wishing him all the best! Danny Meyers would be proud! I'll be back when I drive from Maine to Florida this winter!