Cowan's Public - Nutley

We have been coming to this restaurant for the past 4 or 5 years and it has always been a wonderful place to enjoy amazing drinks and food. The bartenders recognized us and knew our preferences just by looking at us. Unfortunately, our experience today on 07/23/23 was terrible. The menu has changed and what used to be a whole pretzel is now just 5 pieces for the same price of 16 dollars. We also felt discriminated against by the bartender, who ignored us and never checked in to see how our meal was or if we wanted more drinks. He engaged with other customers, but seemed uninterested in serving us. It is disheartening to have this kind of experience. We will not be returning to this restaurant. If you are Latino and not of another race, expect to be treated poorly by this bartender.

This is a great spot! Period! Great spot for specialty cocktails! I had their Once Upon a time in Mexico and it dis not disappoint. That’s one with Mezcal as the base spirit. Then of course I had to try their old-fashioned. The food was properly executed as well. I had their prosciutto crostini and the oysters. Highly recommended!

We had a great dining experience at Cowan's. The cocktails were inventive and the appetizers were standout, without being overly pretentious. The atmosphere was cozy, the staff was welcoming, and everyone in our group left satisfied with their meals. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate a finicky 2-year-old in our party. I would definitely come back!

My friends and I have been coming here for late apps and drinks for the past few years, but we hosted my sister's bridal shower here like she wanted and it was everything we were hoping for! Not only was the atmosphere and food exactly what we wanted, the staff were so generous and accommodating to our every need.

Sister restaurant to Parkside Social (in Verona, replaced one of our favorite restaurant Ariane's Kitchen) Very good for sitting at the bar and watching the telly or a full meal in the dining room. Our meal: Shrimp Po' Boy, Fried eggplant BLT, Fried Chicken lollipops with hot honey, Pulled pork Bao buns, Deviled Eggs and blue cheese and Local Oyster: (Barnegat Bay). Drinks: Peach's Castle, Yellow jacket, Patio pounder, South Paw Dessert Blueberry bread pudding! Scrumptious