Christopher's Restaurant & Bar | New Brunswick, NJ

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Delightful Dining and Refreshing Drinks

Christopher’s Restaurant & Bar

Enjoy Christopher’s, The Heldrich’s casually sophisticated restaurant and bar, serving freshly prepared specialties to delight the discriminating palate. This trendy cosmopolitan spot is a welcome haven for contemporary American favorites, savvy cocktails, and spirited conversation. Our cuisine, ambiance and incredible location in the cultural heart of downtown New Brunswick has made Christopher's an institution among locals and guests alike. Two private dining rooms within our restaurant are the perfect venue for special occasions, and alfresco dining on our patio is available in season.

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Breakfast Hours

Christopher's Restaurant Serves Breakfast Daily. Breakfast offerings vary daily, with a Full American Hot & Cold Breakfast Buffet available on select days and à la carte service on others.

Saturday & Sunday Mornings from 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Weekdays 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Bar Hours

Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm – 12:00am
Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
*Kitchen closes at 10:00PM on all days*

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Christopher's Bar Weekly Specials

Happy Hour:

Join us in Christopher's Bar for Happy Hour Monday through Friday 4 - 6pm for half off ALL drinks!

Rutgers Game Days:

Enjoy Beer specials on Rutgers and NFL Sunday Game Days with $3 Domestic & $5 Imported bottled and draft 20 Wings for $20

Select a Menu:

Starters

Chicken Wings

Boneless 12 | 15 Bone-In | SAUCES Buffalo | BBQ | Teriyaki

Bang-Bang Cauliflower

$11.00

Crispy Cauliflower finished with spicy cream-based sauce & green onions

Loaded Chili Bowl

$16.00

Bread bowl filled with home-made chili, topped with sour cream, salsa, and cheese

Chicken Quesadilla

$11.00

Grilled tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken, cheddar cheese, sour cream and salsa

Grilled Cheese

$14.00

American cheese, buttered Texas toast, served with tomato soup dip

Hand helds

South West Chicken Wrap

$16.00

Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce tomato peppers, pepper jack cheese served with chipotle mayo

Cheese Steak Sandwich

$16.00

Served with shredded steak, peppers, onions, provolone cheese, served on a hoagie roll

The Grand BLT

$14.00

4 oz. of crispy bacon, lettuce and freshly sliced tomato all served on Texas Toast

Pizza Parlor

Traditional Pie

$18.00

A 12 inch traditional pizza pie with zesty tomato sauce, generous amounts of shredded mozzarella

Fry Bar

French Fries

$8.00

Enjoy Golden French Fries served with your choice of toppings - REGULAR | 8 DISCO | 14 CHILI | 12 TRUFFLE | 12 PARMESAN | 10 SEASONED | 10

Entrees

Asigo Chicken

$27.00

Crusted chicken breast served with pasta pesto cream sauce

Roasted Salmon

$28.00

Salmon filet roasted to perfection, accompanied by Chef's daily choice of vegetables

Christopher's Stew

$31.00

Braised pot roast with a mushroom demi glace served with Boursin cheese mashed potatoes

Penne a la Vodka

$20.00

Perfectly cooked Penne pasta mixed with traditional pink vodka sauce. Have it as is or with your favorite source of protein below.Add Chicken | 8

The Green Stop

Heldrich Salad

$10.00

Mixed greens with julienned carrots, cherry tomatoes & sliced cucumbers

Caesar Salad

$12.00

Crisp Romaine lettuce served with croutons & shredded parmesan cheese - Add Chicken | 8Add Salmon | 12

Burger Bar

Turkey Burger

$14.00

A juicy 1/2 lb. turkey patty layered with American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, red onions and tart pickles, all held together by a toasted brioche bun and served with fries

THE Burger

$16.00

A 1/2 lb. mouthwatering beef patty seasoned to perfection & cooked to your preferred temperature. Caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, sliced tomatoes & lettuce, all carefully assembled on a toasted brioche bun.

Sweet Endings

NY Cheesecake

$10.00

Traditional NY style cheesecake

Chocolate Torte

$10.00

A gluten free chocolate torte

Brunswick Apple Crisp

$10.00

Fresh baked apples tossed in cinnamon sauce topped with oatmeal butter crumbles & caramel sauce
Continental Grab & Go

Includes

$12.00

Assorted cereal cups, fresh whole fruit, yogurt cups, fruit cups, assorted cereal bars, hard boiled eggs, string cheese (Complimentary coffee in Lobby)

Beverages

American Coffee

Freshly brewed dark roast coffee

The Cafe (Espresso)

Enjoy our Italian roast espresso style or cappuccino.

Assorted Teas

Ask your server about our available teas.

Bottle Juices

Apple, Orange, Pineapple, Cranberry, Grapefruit.

The Bakery

Bagel Station

$3.00

Choice of bagel, toasted with either Philidelphia Cream Cheese or butter. (Plain, everything, garlic or onion)

Pastry Basket

$8.00

A sweet and savory assortment of Chef's selected mini pastries.

Omelet Station

Choices Include

$14.00

Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, diced onions, diced peppers, sliced mushrooms, spinach, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapenos. *Egg White option available*

Add Protein

$16.00

Diced grilled chicken, sliced sausage, diced bacon, sliced flank steak, turkey sausage. $2 per item.

Side by Sides

Eggs Your Way

$4.00

Two eggs prepared sunny side up, over-easy, scrambled or scrambled hard

Hash Browns

$5.00

Golden and crispy hash browns made from scratch and prepared to order

Country Style Grits

$5.00

Enjoy a generous bowl, made in-house with butter, salt, syrup, or your liking

Maple Smoked Bacon

$6.00

Choice of pork or turkey

Sausage Links

$6.00

Choice of pork or turkey

Warm Brekkie

Belgian Waffle

$10.00

Always crispy, and smothered with flavor. Choice of chocolate chips, strawberries, blueberries, or bananas. 1 per order

Brioche French Toast

$11.00

Fluffy, buttery, and thick slices of brioche served with powdered sugar

Buttermilk Pancakes

$12.00

Short stack original or with choice of chocolate chips, strawberries, blueberries, or bananas. 3 per order.

Eggs Benny

$16.00

Eggs Benedict served with choice of Taylor Ham, asparagus, chorizo, flank steak, avocado or roasted peppers, topped with Hollandaise sauce & served over a toasted English Muffin. $2 per item.

English Breakfast

$16.00

2 fried eggs, 1 sausage link, breakfast potatoes, fried beans, grilled tomato slices, served with white toast

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Special Event Space & Private Dining

From intimate dinners to large gatherings, Christopher's has the space and flexibility to meet the needs of your special occasion. The restaurant and bar can be rented out in its entirety, or you may reserve one of our private dining rooms for up to 40 guests. For more information about renting our private dining room or the entire restaurant, please call: 732-214-2271.

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Dinner & A Show

Before and after the curtain, make your appearance at Christopher’s at The Heldrich, located just across the street from The New Brunswick Performing Arts Center and the historic State Theatre NJ.

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New Brunswick Dining Guide

New Jersey foodies already know that New Brunswick is a restaurant hotspot - now, we want to share our dozens of out-of-this-world eateries with you. And the best news? Everything on this list is within walking distance of The Heldrich!

Dining Guide

Christopher’s Restaurant & Bar

Breakfast Hours

Bar Hours

Christopher's Bar Weekly Specials

Happy Hour:

Rutgers Game Days:

Select a Menu:

Starters

Chicken Wings

Bang-Bang Cauliflower

Loaded Chili Bowl

Chicken Quesadilla

Grilled Cheese

Hand helds

South West Chicken Wrap

Cheese Steak Sandwich

The Grand BLT

Pizza Parlor

Traditional Pie

Fry Bar

French Fries

Entrees

Asigo Chicken

Roasted Salmon

Christopher's Stew

Penne a la Vodka

The Green Stop

Heldrich Salad

Caesar Salad

Burger Bar

Turkey Burger

THE Burger

Sweet Endings

NY Cheesecake

Chocolate Torte

Brunswick Apple Crisp

Continental Grab & Go

Includes

Beverages

American Coffee

The Cafe (Espresso)

Assorted Teas

Bottle Juices

The Bakery

Bagel Station

Pastry Basket

Omelet Station

Choices Include

Add Protein

Side by Sides

Eggs Your Way

Hash Browns

Country Style Grits

Maple Smoked Bacon

Sausage Links

Warm Brekkie

Belgian Waffle

Brioche French Toast

Buttermilk Pancakes

Eggs Benny

English Breakfast

Special Event Space & Private Dining

Dinner & A Show

New Brunswick Dining Guide

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