Best Tapas Restaurants in New Brunswick

The food is always fresh and delicious. Staff is very professional and hospitable. We ate downstairs for the first time and were pleasantly surprised by the ambiance. We had the Crispy Squid (with Sweety drop pepper, white onion, balsamic vinaigrette), “Key West” Florida Grouper (Coconut-panko crust, citrus basmati, charred broccolini, lump crab, avocado key lime butter) and Red Snapper w/ Spicy Potato & Herb Butter (Crispy yukon potato, cherry pepper, aspiration, basil, crispy leek). Possibly our new favorite New Brunswick restaurant.

Always excellent. Our 2nd time. Bilal is great behind the bar. A fantastic addition to the local food scene.

We went for Valentines Day and didn't get a reservation until that day as our plans changed. They changed for the better. Restaurant surpassed our expectations. This was our first time visit. We had the Valentine's day special. Started with a half glass of wine each (which wasn't very special), followed by 2 appetizers both of which were perfect - Buratta, and Calamari. with the Buratta were 2 pieces of grilled eggplant which was done perfectly (could also get as a separate full plate appetizer. Main course was the Valencia Paella - perfectly done with plenty of chicken, sausage, shrimp and mussels (and a few scallops). Perfectly seasoned on a nice bed of rice that was cooked perfectly. Finished with one piece of Chocolate Tort cake (because the main meal really filled us up. The Tort was also delightful. We also had a glass of the red Sangria which was very good. Service was perfect with every detail dealt with but not intrusive. We never felt rushed despite it being a busy day. We had a 4:30 reservation but by 6, the place was filled and did get a bit loud but not too much. Interesting, no credit card fee on the bill. We will be back, everything was very impressive.

Have been to Mistral many times and it’s always A+ across the board. Valentine’s Day was no exception: absolutely perfect. Price fix meal, 3 courses. I had potato leek, onion, sourdough crouton dill soup, crab agnolotti, chocolate bundini. Husband had kale salad, lamb shank, key lime pie. Everthing was great as were our cocktails. The bundini with thyme (who would come up with that?) was delicious and worth every carb. Thanks to the entire staff for a wonderful celebration dinner!

So cute! It was early so it was empty. We had drinks and apps. Pork and black bean sliders were so good. Delivered hot which I love. So flavorful and the perfect meal before a show at the Welmont. Three big sliders per order. Very worth the money. Service could have been better. Look forward to coming again in warm weather to sit outside!!