The Thirsty Turtle is a standout restaurant in Florham Park, NJ, offering a lively dining experience that blends traditional decor with a modern gastropub spirit. Known for its cocktail-focused atmosphere and internationally inspired flavors, this popular spot brings together the comfort of familiar favorites with the excitement of inventive cuisine.
Whether guests are stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or a relaxed dessert, The Thirsty Turtle creates the kind of welcoming setting that keeps people coming back.
With a strong reputation backed by a 4.40-star rating from 1,043 reviews, it has clearly earned the trust of diners looking for quality food, memorable drinks, and a place that feels both casual and elevated.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of services designed for convenience and comfort, including outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in options. The restaurant is well suited for everything from solo dining to group gatherings, with seating and table service that make every visit smooth and enjoyable.
Its highlights reflect what customers value most: fast service, an excellent beer selection, expertly made cocktails, standout desserts, and a sport-friendly atmosphere that adds energy to the experience.
The menu offers something for nearly every taste, from comfort food and healthy options to coffee, beer, cocktails, alcohol, and happy-hour drinks and food, making it an appealing destination for both casual outings and special occasions.
Accessibility is also a meaningful part of the experience at The Thirsty Turtle, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities available to ensure a more inclusive visit for all guests.
Additional conveniences such as a bar on site, restroom, Wi-Fi, accepted reservations, and multiple payment options—including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments—help make dining easy from start to finish.
With its casual, lively, and trendy atmosphere, The Thirsty Turtle offers more than just a meal; it provides a dependable, enjoyable place to gather, unwind, and enjoy great food and drinks in the heart of Florham Park.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at The Thirsty Turtle
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Montreal seasoned chicken, shaved romaine lettuce, herb dressing, corn salsa (it has red onion, lemon juice, cilantro), avocado, Jack & Cheddar cheese.
Romaine, black beans, tomatoes, corn, Pepper Jack and Monterey cheese, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
Pecorino cheese, seasoned croutons. (Photo features Salad with upgrade of Flank Steak added)
Romaine, Kalamata olives, red onions, Feta cheese, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, balsamic. (Photo features Salad with upgrade of Grilled Shrimp added)
chicken fingers, romaine, tomatoes, Monterey jack & cheddar cheeses, tortilla strips, honey Dijon dressing (When Substituting for Flank, please note cook temperature)
Spinach, Granny Smith apples, Bleu cheese, candied pecans, apple cider dressing. (Photo features Salad with upgrade of Salmon added)
Twin kabobs, marinated filet, onions, red peppers served with rice & a small cole slaw. Sorry, onions and peppers cannot be removed.
half rack, fire braised, Chipotle BBQ sauce, french fries, small side of cole slaw
Sauteed chicken breast in a demi-glace sauce with portobellos, sundried tomatoes, prosciutto, topped with provolone and served with our rice pilaf.
Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses, veggie slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle cream, refried beans, rice pilaf
Broccoli, peppers, onions, scallions, water chestnuts, baby corn, Napa cabbage, Chinese stir fry sauce, lo mien noodles. (PHOTO shows Asian stir fry with Shrimp as the added protein option)
BBQ rubbed grilled shrimp, 3 corn tortillas, mozzarella, Napa Cabbage, veggie slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle cream, salsa verde, refried beans, rice pilaf
Your choice of Penne or Angel Hair Pasta with your choice of marinara, Mac & Cheese, Butter or Plain.
Francese style chicken, garlic tomato bruschetta, lemon Beurre Blanc, angel hair pasta, grated cheese.
Cream, tomato, garlic, herbs. Cheese
Onions, red peppers, shredded lettuce, cheddar Jack Cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa.
eight-ounce Filet Mignon, medallion of truffle herb butter, sauteed asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes
six ounce sliced flank steak, beef demi sauce, sauteed asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes
Dijon and sweet soy marinade, fresh ginger, sesame, asparagus, rice.
Bison infused with chipotle peppers, white cheddar, brioche bun, French fries
8 oz. Angus beef patty, Pepperjack cheese, spicy sweet bacon jam, with lettuce & tomato on a brioche roll served with fries.
8 oz. Angus beef patty with Romaine lettuce & tomato on a brioche roll served with fries.
8oz Angus beef patty topped with American cheese, Applewood bacon, shredded Iceberg lettuce, Russian dressing on a soft pretzel bun served with fries.
A cauliflower crust topped with Mozzarella and Bleu cheeses, sliced pear and fig & spinach & drizzled with a honey balsamic glaze.
Flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses. Topped with jalapenos, diced tomatoes and scallions. Served with sour cream, guacamole & salsa.
Cream, bacon, tortilla chips **Bacon can be removed**
Flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheese, onions, red peppers and sauteed mushrooms. Topped with jalapenos, diced tomatoes and scallions. Served with sour cream, guacamole and salsa.
Potato wedges topped with Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, bacon and scallions and served with sour cream. ** Cannot remove bacon or scallions **
Three sliders with sharp cheddar cheese on King's Hawaiian rolls served with a side of Truffle mayonnaise. (This item is not cooked to order. Will be medium-well)
Beer battered onions rings fried to a golden brown and served with Chipotle BBQ sauce & Cajun mayo.
5 pan fried pot stickers with sesame mustard sauce, soy reduction & topped with scallions.
Pomegranate soy reduction, cucumber, Asian slaw.
Fried beer battered mozzarella sticks served with marinara sauce.
1 Lb of Jerk seasoned wings, served with Creamy Peppercorn ranch dressing.
Onion Soup made with a touch Guinness beer, a Crouton & topped with Monterey Jack cheese.
Spring rolls filled with Filet Mignon, Queso Fresco & caramelized onions, hand rolled. Served with demi glaze and horseradish sauce.
Potato crisps with Cheddar & Monterey Jack cheese, drizzled with Guinness sour cream. topped with scallions, bacon & red peppers. Served with Chipotle BBQ sauce.
3 soft pretzel sticks coated with Garlic Parmesan & served with a side of house made Cheese sauce.
Flour tortilla filled with taco seasoned chicken, Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses. Topped with jalapenos, diced tomatoes & scallions. Served with sour cream, guacamole & salsa.
Ritz cracker battered chicken strips, served with Mustamaise dipping sauce.
1lb of wings tossed in a sweet Cola rum glaze, lightly Jerk seasoned and topped with toasted coconut. Served with creamy peppercorn ranch dressing.
Cream, lobster, clam broth
Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses, veggie slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle cream.
1lb of wings tossed in Buffalo sauce, topped with celery and a side of Bleu cheese dressing.
BBQ rubbed grilled shrimp, 3 corn tortillas, mozzarella, Napa Cabbage, veggie slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle cream, salsa verde
All beef hot dog on a Martin's potato roll with a side of gogurts and grapes (Photo shows substitution of French fries)
White bread & American cheese with a side of gogurt and grapes
Penne pasta, marinara sauce with a side of gogurt and grapes.
Penne pasta, cheese sauce with a side of gogurts and grapes
Penne pasta, butter with a side of gogurt and grapes.
Qtr Pound patty with a side of gogurt and grapes
Qtr pound patty topped with American cheese and gogurt and grapes on the side. (Photo shows substitution of French fries)
Ritz chicken fingers, mustamaise dipping sauce & a side of gogurt and grapes (Photo shown with substitution of French fries)
8 inch cheese pizza with Gogurt & Grapes.
Romaine lettuce, red onions, cucumbers, red peppers, carrots and tomatoes served with Balsamic vinaigrette.
Cooked in a GF only fryer
Contains garlic and butter. This is a Gluten Free item
Not Gluten Free
Cooked in our GF only fryer
BBQ pulled pork, black forest ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, cajun mayo, fries.
Grilled balsamic marinated chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, sauteed spinach, pesto, balsamic honey reduction, fries
Chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, fries.
Chicken breast, honeycup mustard, veggie slaw, Provolone, brioche bun, fries.
Fried chicken breast, Asian sweet chili slaw, pickle chips on a brioche bun, served with French fries.
Boars Head roast beef, Monterey Jack, scampi butter, sautéed onions, baguette, fries.
Sautéed jumbo lump crabcake, roasted garlic tartar sauce, lettuce, tomato on a brioche bun served with veggie slaw.
Pepperjack, cajun mayo, brioche roll, fries.
Shaved steak, peppers, white onion, homemade cheese sauce, Cuban baguette, fries.
a warm brownie topped with vanilla ice cream, hot fudge & whipped cream. (gluten free)
Chocolate Chip cookie stuffed with molten chocolate topped with ice cream & drizzled with caramel.
Delicious NY style cheesecake from "the factory" with whipped cream.
Graham cracker crust, Nellie & Joe's Key lime juice served with whipped cream.
Homemade vanilla bread pudding with cinnamon & nutmeg, topped with vanilla ice cream & a drizzle of caramel.
Sesame crusted, Pomegranate soy reduction, cucumber, Asian slaw.
Mozzarella cheese, bleu cheese, pear, figs, spinach on a cauliflower crust with a drizzle of honey balsamic glaze.
Fried chicken breast battered with rice and corn flours, Asian sweet chili slaw, pickle chips on a gluten free Udi bun & a side salad with Balsamic vinaigrette.
Romaine, Kalamata olives, red onions, Feta cheese, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, balsamic.
1 Lb of Jerk seasoned wings, Creamy Peppercorn dresssing
Pepperjack, cajun mayo, gluten free bun, side salad with balsamic vinaigrette
half rack, fire braised, Chipotle BBQ sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed asparagus
Six ounce marinated flank steak, sauteed asparagus, garlic mashed potato
8 oz., Gluten Free Bun, side salad with balsamic Vinaigrette.
8 oz. Angus beef patty, Pepperjack cheese, spicy sweet bacon jam, with lettuce & tomato on a GF Bun with a side salad.
Grilled Chicken breast, gluten free bun, side salad with balsamic vinaigrette
twin kabobs, marinated filet, onions, red peppers, garlic mashed potato and sauteed asparagus. Sorry, onions and peppers can not be removed.
BBQ rubbed grilled shrimp, 3 corn tortillas, mozzarella, Napa Cabbage, veggie slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle cream, salsa verde
Oven roasted salmon, sauteed asparagus, garlic mashed potato.
Shaved steak, peppers, white onion, homemade cheese sauce, gluten free bun, side salad with balsamic vinaigrette
BBQ pulled pork, black forest ham, Swiss cheese, pickle, cajun mayo, gluten free bun, side salad
Chicken breast, honeycup mustard, veggie slaw, Provolone, GF bun, side salad
Sweet Cola rum glaze, lightly Jerk seasoned, toasted coconut, creamy peppercorn.
eight-ounce Filet Mignon, medallion of truffle herb butter, sauteed asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes
Romaine, black beans, tomatoes, corn, Pepper Jack and Monterey cheese, avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
Monterey Jack & Cheddar cheeses, veggie slaw, pico de gallo, chipotle cream, 3 corn tortillas.
Spinach, Granny Smith apples, Bleu cheese, candied pecans, apple cider dressing.
Corn tortilla chips fried in our Gluten Free Fryer served with a lime wedge.
Montreal seasoned chicken, shaved romaine lettuce, herb dressing, corn salsa (it has red onion, lemon juice, cilantro), avocado, Jack & Cheddar cheese.
Grilled balsamic marinated chicken, fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, sauteed spinach, pesto, balsamic honey reduction, & a side salad w/ Balsamic vinaigrette.
Bleu cheese dressing, celery
Hear from our valued guests
Our first time here, and we definitely will be back. So delicious. Wide selection of items. The Irish Nachos were a huge hit.
The filet mignon spring rolls, sliced filet mignon sandwich, and skirt steak fajitas were all excellent (that was all I tried, so 3 for 3). Nice bar and grill atmosphere with friendly service. In summary, excellent food and no complaints.
Have been here mutiple times with friends and family and recently came here for dinner with the wife. Was busy as expected on a Saturday night. We had to wait 40 mins for a table but grabbed a couple of drinks at the bar so the wait was not bad. Got text alert as soon as table was ready and took our drinks with us. Our server Gina was great and we ordered a couple of burgers (Cajun Chicken and Classic) and homemade guacamole. Burgers were tasty and for me I could do the guacamole with some more flavor. All in all a great evening and would recommend it and come again.
Very nice place and an amazing food. The NY strip is really delicious, soft and creamy when you take at medium cook. The atmosphere is OK, but nothing impressive to make you and your family too excited. The staff serves very well with some kind of emphaty, but not happy as you want to be. Its not a chepeast price in Town, so, if you are getting there, there is a lot of types of food on the menu.
Great menu and the food was delicious. They have a separate Gluten Free menu. The Beef tenderloin egg roll was unique and tasty. Definitely a nice place for lunch or dinner which offers a variety of food, drink from appetizers to angus burgers, wings, soup or a great choice of steak, salmon, ribs and much more!
Sat at the bar for lunch. Lots of variety on tap. Can confirm that the Fiddlehead IPA was delicious. Same goes for the shrimp tacos, one of the early week specials. Didn't catch the bartenders name, but the service was efficient and attentive.
Best burger I’ve had in a while. Food was professional. The pretzel burger was cooked perfectly medium rare as requested. Nice pretzel bun and Beef was top grade and juicy and bacon was cooked perfectly. Onion rings were large and crispy. French dip was also really professional fresh ingredients. Everything was very filling. Lots of beers on top and plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Service was fast and professional. Menu is not too crazy and everything sounded delicious. It was a Friday night and was packed, that’s how you know it’s good food and drinks. Will be back to try other items.
Amazing food! The Staff is very friendly, you can’t go wrong with this restaurant! The taco salad, the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and the aperol, are wonderful! Portions and prices are very fair, and it’s very intimate and clean! Great Desserts and good coffee!
As a family navigating a new celiac diagnoses this place is a breath of fresh air with their extensive gluten free menu. This is the closest to normal we have yet to experience. EVERYTHING was good; the food, the drinks and the service from Emily B. They have all the gluten free drinks listed on the GF menu (including a GF beer from Departed soles) which takes out all the guess work. This place is 10/10.
After a long hospital shift on February 14, my coworkers and I decided to unwind at Thirsty Turtle, and it was exactly what we needed. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, the kind of place where you can finally exhale after a busy day. The energy was lively but still comfortable enough for us to sit, talk, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company. The food was outstanding. Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. You can tell care goes into what they serve. Every bite hit the spot. The service truly made the night special. Even though it was Valentine’s Day and clearly busy, the staff was attentive, friendly, and patient with our group. We never felt rushed, and they made sure we were taken care of. It turned an ordinary after-shift hangout into a memorable night. We’ll definitely be back.
Common questions about The Thirsty Turtle
The Thirsty Turtle is located at 186 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ 07932, United States, Florham Park, NJ, United States.
You can reach The Thirsty Turtle by calling +1 973-845-6300.
The Thirsty Turtle has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 1043 customer reviews.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Sport.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following atmosphere: Casual, Lively, Trendy.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Thirsty Turtle features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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