The Nugget, Monticello NY

In most small towns you can always find one restaurant that surprises you with great food in unexpected surroundings. The “New” Nugget Restaurant and Pub in Monticello is such a place.

Last Tuesday evening, after some six hours on a motorcycle, myself and three friends happened by the Nugget. From the outside, it seemed that we had chosen a bar and expected to find burgers and sandwiches and after riding for so long, it would have been just fine.

The Nugget, as we were to find out, is a very popular spot in town and after seeing the menu we could understand why. Although burgers are listed, it was the varied array of Seafood and Steak items that caught my attention.  While reading the  menu I couldn’t help to think that the chef had to be from a larger city like Manhattan. On one of his dishes he uses the term  “Beurre Meuniere” (a French term and method of preparation for sauteed in a lemon and butter with fresh parsley), which is something you don’t expect to read on a pub menu.

The Nugget as it turned out, also has a very good variety of Vodka’s, and one Three Olives brand White Grape, which happens to be a favorite of mine. Drinks were also priced for happy hour this evening until 7pm so we took full advantage of that special, being that we took a cab from our hotel and left the bikes.

Andrew (the Chef), actually moved to Monticello from our hometown area of southern New Jersey, which explained his menu choices. He cordially introduced himself to us and told us what his best dishes were.  In all, we ordered Sweet Chili style Buffalo Wings to start, and Twice cooked Prime Rib, Shrimp and Clams Fra Diavolo, and Seafood Fra Diavolo as main dishes. Everything looked great and tasted even better and the Fra Diavolo sauce was one of the best I have had in a long time.

Jackie, our  server was extremely friendly and attentive and the bartender also bought us a round of Grape Vodka shots. The menu prices were very reasonable (when compared to pricing for similar dishes in my home town area) and the portions were plentiful. No one at our table left with any room to spare for dessert or coffee.

Regular Guy rating  * * * 1/2    -   * * * * ( because of the added attention by    our Chef, Waitress and Bartender)

The New Nugget Restaurant and Pub

371 E Broadway , Monticello NY 12701

845 794 4161

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6 Responses to The Nugget, Monticello NY

  1. gmajorino says:

    Thank god we left full & didnt leave hungry cause if we would have, the cab drivers ravishing beauty and sweet voice would have killed our appetites.

  2. admin says:

    she was quite the looker but her personality was the thing that really put her over the top!!

  3. jackie says:

    Thank you for such a nice review.
    You guys were a pleasure.

  4. admin says:

    Your very welcome. Have a great Holiday and make alot of tips!!!

  5. Morris Schrader says:

    Hello, I am the new owner of the Nugget Restaurant and Pub in Monticello, NY, and would like to invite you to pop in and sample our new menu if you’re ever in the area.

    Kindest Regards,

    Morris Schrader

  6. Hey Morris, Good Luck! I’ll be sure to stop in and say hello when I’m back up that way. As you can see from the review, we all enjoyed the Nugget. Not sure if Andrew is still turning out great food but regardless I’m sure you’ll do well.

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