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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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*Due to unforceen cercumstances, our normal operating hours for the bar will be interrupted. Please review the limited service hours below:

Saturday 02/07 - Normal Hours
Sunday 02/08 - Closed
Monday 02/09 - Closed
Tuesday 02/10 - Open until 9 PM, Kitchen Closed.
Wednesday 02/11 - Open until 9 PM, Kitchen Closed.
Thursday 02/12 - Closed
Friday 02/13 - Normal Hours

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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

Standard Bar Hours

Friday - Saturday: 4 pm – 12 am
Sunday - Closed
Monday - Thursday: 4 pm – 11 pm

*Kitchen closes at 10 pm every night*

*Due to unforeseen circumstances, our normal operating hours for the bar will be interrupted. Limited service hours below:
Monday 02/09 - Closed
Tuesday 02/10 - Bar open until 9 pm, kitchen closed.
Wednesday 02/11 - Bar open until 9 pm, kitchen closed.
Thursday 02/12 - Closed
Friday 02/13 - Return to normal hours

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Christopher's Bar Happy Hour

Monday - Friday | 4 PM - 6 PM

End the workday on a high note with 50% off all beverages — from handcrafted cocktails to local microbrews and select wines. Relax at the bar, mingle in our lounge, and enjoy New Brunswick’s favorite weekday wind-down.

Select a Menu:

Starters

Chicken Wings

$16.00

Boneless 12 | Bone-In 16 Buffalo | BBQ | Honey Garlic

Chicken Quesadilla

$15.00

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

Bang-Bang Cauliflower

$11.00

Crispy cauliflower finished with spicy cream sauce and green onions

All Beef Sliders

$14.00

1 oz patties with grilled onions, pepper jack cheese and sliced pickles

Pub Pretzels

$9.00

Mini pub pretzels served with beer cheese sauce, Dijon mustard and chocolate sauce

Handhelds

Southwest Chicken Wrap

$16.00

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

Cheese Steak Sandwich

$17.00

Hand-chopped steak with peppers, onions and melted provolone cheese, served on a hoagie roll

Chicken Avocado Club

$17.00

Marinated grilled chicken served on toasted brioche bread with fresh sliced avocado, lettuce, tomato, applewood smoked bacon and garlic aioli

The Grand BLT

$14.00

4 oz. of crispy bacon, lettuce and freshly sliced tomato served between two thick slices of Texas Toast

Caesar Wrap

$12.00

Chopped romaine lettuce with house made Caesar dressing, croutons and parmesan cheese [ Add Grilled Chicken 4 | Add Grilled Steak 6 ]

Pizza Parlor

Traditional Pie

$18.00

A 12 inch traditional pizza with zesty tomato sauce and generous amounts of shredded mozzarella cheese [ Add Pepperoni, Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms, Sausage or Cheese 2 ]

Fry Bar

French Fries

Enjoy golden french fries served with your choice of toppings [ Regular 8 | Disco 14 | Truffle 12 | Cajun 10 ]

Entrees

Ribeye Steak

$34.00

Char grilled 12oz Ribeye served with homestyle mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables. [ Add Shrimp Skewers 8 ]

Roasted Salmon

$30.00

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

Penne a la Vodka

$18.00

Perfectly cooked Penne pasta tossed in creamy pink vodka sauce. [ Add Chicken 8 | Add Shrimp 8 ]

Vegetarian Risotto

$23.00

Arborio rice, cooked with fresh veggies and parmesan cream sauce

Short Rib Shepherd's Pie

$32.00

Tender chunks of beef short rib, with onions, carrots, celery, peas, garlic, red wine and potatoes

The Garden

Cobb Salad

$16.00

Mixed greens with julienned carrots, cherry tomatoes and sliced cucumbers

Caesar Salad

$12.00

Crisp Romaine lettuce with shredded parmesan cheese and croutons. [ Add Chicken 8 | Add Salmon 12 ]

Ruby Salad

$14.00

Red beets, cilantro, feta cheese, arugula, lime juice, red onions

Burger Bar

Turkey Burger

$14.00

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

THE Burger

$16.00

A 1/2 lb. beef patty seasoned to perfection. Caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, sliced tomatoes and lettuce; all carefully assembled on a toasted brioche bun

Tacos

Street Tacos

$14.00

Choice of chicken, shrimp or steak served with Pico de Gallo, cilantro, slaw, guacamole, cojita cheese, onions, white rice and black beans

Sweet Endings

NY Cheesecake

$10.00

Traditional NY style cheesecake to finish your evening or start your day

Fruit Sorbet

$10.00

Icey lemon sorbet served in a hollowed out lemon

Cookie Skillet

$10.00

Warm cookies served with vanilla ice cream in a skillet
Beer Selection

Amstel Light 3.5%, Blue Moon 5.5%, Blue Point 5.5%, Bud Light 4.2%, Budweiser 4.2%, Coors Light 4%, Corona Extra 4.6%, Guinness 4.3%, Heineken 5%, Sam Adams 5%, Sierra Nevada 5.6%, Stella Artois 5%, Yuengling 4.4%, Seasonal Selection

Domestic

$8.00

Imported

$9.00

Red Wine

Canyon Road, CA (Cabernet)

10 | 32

Josh Cellars, Hopland CA (Cabernet)

16 | 45

Canyon Road, CA (Merlot)

10 | 32

Hahn Estates CC, CA (Merlot)

14 | 46

Decoy, Sonoma, CA (Merlot)

52

Canyon Road, CA (Pinot Noir)

10 | 32

Francis Coppola Diamond, CA (Pinot Noir)

42

Tahuan, Mendoza, AR (Malbec)

14 | 42

Campo Viejo, Rioja, Spain (Red Blend)

12 | 36

Marques de Riscal, Rioja, Spain (Red Blend)

52

Numanthia Thermes, Toro, Spain (Red Blend)

60

White Wine

Canyon Road, CA (Sauvignon Blanc)

10 | 32

Cloudy Bay, Marborough, NZ (Sauvignon Blanc)

72

Canyon Road, CA (Chardonnay)

10 | 32

Clos Du Bois, Sonoma, CA (Chardonnay)

14 | 46

Canyon Road, CA (Pinot Grigio)

10 | 32

AVA Grace, CA (Pinot Grigio)

14 | 46

Santa Margherita, Adige, IT (Pinot Grigio)

56

Charles & Charles, WA (Rose)

12 | 38

Miraval Cote De Provence, FR (Rose)

43

Chandon Brut, Carneros, CA (Bubbles)

14 | 52

Veuve Clicquot Brut, FR (Bubbles)

155

Lamarca Prosecco Split, IT (Bubbles)

18

Signature Cocktails

The Heldrich Red Apple

Tito's Vodka, red apple puree, St. Germain liqueur, cranberry juice, honey syrup, lemon juice

Long Evening

Jack Daniel's Honey, Cointreau, Long Drink Cranberry, lemon juice

Christopher's Consigliere

Jameson Whiskey, Amoaro Nonino, sweet vermouth, Aphrodite bitters

The Bees Knees

Hendricks Gin, honey syrup, lemon juice

Cucumber Lemonade

Tito's Vodka, cucumber puree, agave nectar, lemon juice

Melonrita

Hornitos Tequila, Cointreau, watermelon, agave syrup, lemon juice

Sweet Purity

Purity Citrus Vodka, amaretto, blue curaçao, lime juice, simple syrup

Garden Gimlet

The Botanist Gin, blueberry syrup, basil syrup, lime juice

Sunset Punch

Sailor Jerry Rum, orange juice, lime juice, grenadine and bitters
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

Standard Bar Hours

Christopher's Bar Happy Hour

Monday - Friday | 4 PM - 6 PM

Select a Menu:

Starters

Chicken Wings

Chicken Quesadilla

Bang-Bang Cauliflower

All Beef Sliders

Pub Pretzels

Handhelds

Southwest Chicken Wrap

Cheese Steak Sandwich

Chicken Avocado Club

The Grand BLT

Caesar Wrap

Pizza Parlor

Traditional Pie

Fry Bar

French Fries

Entrees

Ribeye Steak

Roasted Salmon

Penne a la Vodka

Vegetarian Risotto

Short Rib Shepherd's Pie

The Garden

Cobb Salad

Caesar Salad

Ruby Salad

Burger Bar

Turkey Burger

THE Burger

Tacos

Street Tacos

Sweet Endings

NY Cheesecake

Fruit Sorbet

Cookie Skillet

Beer Selection

Domestic

Imported

Red Wine

Canyon Road, CA (Cabernet)

Josh Cellars, Hopland CA (Cabernet)

Canyon Road, CA (Merlot)

Hahn Estates CC, CA (Merlot)

Decoy, Sonoma, CA (Merlot)

Canyon Road, CA (Pinot Noir)

Francis Coppola Diamond, CA (Pinot Noir)

Tahuan, Mendoza, AR (Malbec)

Campo Viejo, Rioja, Spain (Red Blend)

Marques de Riscal, Rioja, Spain (Red Blend)

Numanthia Thermes, Toro, Spain (Red Blend)

White Wine

Canyon Road, CA (Sauvignon Blanc)

Cloudy Bay, Marborough, NZ (Sauvignon Blanc)

Canyon Road, CA (Chardonnay)

Clos Du Bois, Sonoma, CA (Chardonnay)

Canyon Road, CA (Pinot Grigio)

AVA Grace, CA (Pinot Grigio)

Santa Margherita, Adige, IT (Pinot Grigio)

Charles & Charles, WA (Rose)

Miraval Cote De Provence, FR (Rose)

Chandon Brut, Carneros, CA (Bubbles)

Veuve Clicquot Brut, FR (Bubbles)

Lamarca Prosecco Split, IT (Bubbles)

Signature Cocktails

The Heldrich Red Apple

Long Evening

Christopher's Consigliere

The Bees Knees

Cucumber Lemonade

Melonrita

Sweet Purity

Garden Gimlet

Sunset Punch

Continental Grab & Go