The Cranbury Inn

Growing up with severe allergies is always scary but The Cranbury Inn brought this fear to a whole new level this weekend. After being told several times that there were two guests that had severe peanut allergies, a peanut filled sauce/chicken dish was served during cocktail hour. When asked what was in the dish (because unlike what Tom the owner likes to say it was asked!), the server told us to eat it it’s delicious and not to worry! The chicken was eaten and the allergy immediately started to hit. When I went to ask the first server I could find what was in the chicken he went into the kitchen and assured me there was no peanuts in the dish. It took the third employee to finally tell us there was peanuts in the chicken dipping sauce. When my brother almost had to be rushed to the hospital for anaphylaxis and I went to find the owner Tom he could not have been more unsympathetic. He put all be blame on my brother saying he should have asked what was in the dish (WHICH HE DID) and that he was told there was allergies for dinner only. In which I replied, “yes our allergies often decide to only cause reactions for main dishes and not appetizers. “. His final response was quite rudely, “all I can say is I’m sorry,” and he then avoided me the remainder of the night. Mistakes happen. Mistakes with severe allergies should not. However, my family and I are still understanding that they can happen. What we are not understanding to is when an owner of an establishment takes no blame and handles a situation in the worst way possible. He should be ashamed of himself. I write this review in the hopes that it doesn’t happen to the next guest who attends a wedding at The Cranbury Inn. Because people who attend events here should feel safe and also know that their night won’t be ruined by a completely avoidable and potentially life threatening mistake by the owner and employees at this venue.

My husband and I absolutely loved the friendly and accommodating team at The Cranbury Inn, as well as the beauty and history of the inn itself. The owner and his staff provided a highly personal level of service for an unbeatable price. There was a lot of flexibility with the menu, and the food was delicious. Lastly, the owner provided a lot of valuable guidance and recommendations when it came to organizing the schedule of the day and booking vendors. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day!

We had our rehearsal dinner here. Originally we looked at the venue for our wedding but it was a little tight with our number of guests. Tom, the owner, knows exactly what he's doing. We had a private room, an area for a cocktail hour with cheeses and vegetables, and a sit down three course dinner. The food And service was wonderful!

Tom and his staff were absolutely amazing the night of our wedding and the months leading up to it! He took his time helping us planning everything and deciding on a menu. Out guests still tell us how wonderful the food was and how beautiful the reception was. We can't wait to go back every year for our anniversary! If you are considering The Cranbury Inn make sure you see it IN PERSON, the picture don't do it justice! :)

We couldn't have been more satisfied with our choice of picking the Inn for our wedding this past Saturday. We were dead set on this venue the minute we walked into Tom's establishment. We first met the owner Tom November 2014 when we were looking at venues, he was the first place we went to. We wanted a unique venue compared to the usual mirrors and white pilar places that is the usual Jersey standard. The Inn is unique and has tons of history. The Inn was built in the 1700's and it's first deed was signed by King George III. The venue is separated by the actual Legacy Hall. The Legacy, where we had our wedding has a barn like feel and separates itself from the places I described above. It is completely beautiful. Once you express your interest and want to sign a contract, Tom will explain to you the pricing. The plate pricing with open bar includes any item on their regular restaurant menu. There is no premium for filet mignon versus getting prime rib. The price is the price. What you pay is the plate price per person, the 20% service fee, and the tax. There is no hidden fees like linen rental, cake cutting, clean up, top shelf liquor etc. What also makes the Inn unique compared to how other venues handle the reception is that you can opt to have your cocktail hour prior to your ceremony, if you are getting married at the venue. It was a great idea when we chose to do it that way as it gives the guests the opportunity to get some food and drink in before they have to wait for the reception. The staff and bartenders are ultra friendly and cater to your every need, not just for us, but for our guests. We received several compliments from our guests about the table servers. They were very attentive and made sure our guests enjoyed themselves. Going back to our wedding ceremony, I'd highly recommend having it there. What makes it unique is that your guests view the ceremony from above on the second floor of the Legacy as you and your wedding party are below. Thank you Tom for making our day a memorable experience.

The main room at cranbury is gorgeous. I was beyond thrilled when I was able to secure a date for a very minimal payment and without very many details. As the date came closer, we were told there was another party in the same room in the morning and we could not set up until they leave.. Which is absolutely fine, however our event was scheduled for 5 pm and they wouldn't leave until 4-4:30 pm. Giving me no time at all to set up, let alone for the room to be cleaned. The owner is not very accommodating, and when I voiced my concerns I was told I could have my money back! (This was only two weeks before the event and invites were sent out well in advance) I was very disappointed and would not recommend this venue at all.

We decided to have our wedding at the Cranbury Inn after visiting and speaking with the owner Tom. Originally we were planning to have a very laid back, small wedding. After taking the tour of the Cranbury Inn, we decided that this place was way too special to pass up. It was perfect for us. The elegant barn feel of the Legacy Room was exactly the vibe we wanted for our special day. With help from Tom, we were able to take a very laid back role in the planning process. He has a lot of experience planning weddings, and we took many of his suggestions. He offered suggestions whenever we asked, but also worked with us to make our wedding unique in ways that were important to us. Tom encouraged us to call whenever we had any questions. At times it was difficult to reach him, but he did always call back. He doesn't do email, which was a little inconvenient. The staff at the Cranbury Inn were incredible. There was one server that was assigned to make sure that I had everything that I needed. There was never a huge line to get drinks (full open bar-including draft beer!), and there seemed to be an unlimited amount of apps that just kept coming during cocktail hour. Dinner and dessert went smoothly, and the servers were very friendly and accommodating. We think we got a lot for the price. Tom is very upfront about their pricing, and there were no hidden costs. If you are interested in the Cranbury Inn, go check it out. Tom does a pretty good job of presenting the place and himself, and I think you will know during your first visit if this is the place for you. We had just under 100 people, and the full cost of the Cranbury Inn was just under $14,000, this did not include any of the other venders. We had a full bar, with anything we wanted, a cocktail hour with too many options to count, and a dinner choice of chicken, filet mignon, or chilean sea bass.

My (now) husband and I searched high and low for an out-of-the-ordinary reception venue - and we found just what we were looking for in the Cranbury Inn. From the history, to the charming re-designed barn, to the delicious food, to the impeccable service, it was truly the perfect venue. Our guests raved over their lobster, filet, and chicken dinners. But above all, the guests could not believe their eyes when they walked into the room. Tom and his wife, Gay, made the entire process about us. And the day of was a seamless, fluid, easy day. Best part of it all? We can go back for dinner each year on our anniversary!

Tom and the whole staff at the Cranbury Inn were fabulous! Food is excellent and hospitality is just as good. They made my day very special! Love the Cranbury Inn and will be returning for dinner always!

I could not be happier that we chose the Cranbury Inn as our wedding venue. The owners, Tom and Gay, are wonderful people who care deeply about their business and will make you a priority. We held both our ceremony and reception at the Inn, in their event room, which is a stunning, high-ceilinged, open, sun-drenched room with lovely big windows and chandeliers all around. We were going for something elegant and sort of old-fashioned, yet a little non-traditional, and the Cranbury Inn delivered. We had a pretty small budget, but did the wedding here on a Sunday and ended up with a truly memorable, amazing wedding that everyone enjoyed, for a shockingly low price. The servers are also awesome--really friendly, as well as professional and attentive.

I love these guys, they made it so easy to work with them on both my ceremony and reception! I couldn't have asked for better!

The Cranbury Inn was an ideal wedding location. The restaurant is historical, the ballroom is stunning, and the owners are happy to work with you to make sure you get what you want, no matter how traditional or non-traditional. They offer an open bar with any drink your mind can imagine; all of my guests raved about how delicious the food was; and the cost was very reasonable, especially considering what you got. I would not hesitate to suggest this location to any of my friends.