502 Grill

Bad food and SLOW and haphazard service. Hamburger was obviously GFS or something similar (all Items I suspect) frozen patty that had no flavor. Make a few good tasty items house made versus one with nothing good on it and the spot could do well, surrounded by apartments and houses with no other choice in immediate area.

The service was unbelievably and unforgivably slow. If you can’t serve food within an hour of ordering — that’s a problem. And you still want to charge your patrons full price? You’re a restaurant on a Friday? Really no excuse for being so inept.
First time there. Last time there. Ordering carryout from somewhere else.

Located in an area with a small town feel, I really like the way this bar looks. Plenty of TVs and connected the cherry hill village theater. The actual bar is nicely decorated. We only had drinks when we were there and they were pretty good. The waitress was incredibly friendly. The weird thing about this bar is how empty it seems to always be. I’ve only been there one Saturday nights and there has never been more than 3 couples or small groups of people there. The lack of people makes the space feel kinda empty, but it’s still a nice bar.

We will not be back (Unfortunately), the food took a long time to get to the table, (I think there was literally 3 people sitting at the bar at the time.
My husband and I ordered Chicken Buffalo wrap (which I was excited to get because it was grilled chicken), my husband couldn’t eat it (it was way too hot– which I get it should be spicy because its «buffalo») — but he had it last year and it was mild spice, and he liked it. It was literally dripping with sauce (and I LOVE spice and heat), there was 1 small piece of chicken in each half of the wrap. Basically, it was a Buffalo lettuce wrap. My son ordered a Medium rare cheeseburger. When it came it resembled a hockey puck– no lie. The fries were crunchy like chips. I’m sorry, but we work hard for our money and that $ 47 was sure as heck not worth it.

There are eight people in the restaurant, and it took 13 minutes to get drinks, and 20 minutes to get our appetizer. This isn’t a rare occurrence, but rather the norm. It is a running joke in our neighborhood that we should meet at 502 on dollar taco Tuesday so we can visit while we wait 45 minutes for the tacos to come out. Management has been made aware, and yet nothing changes.
The food is ok, the drinks average. If you live nearby, have a lot of free time, and want to hang out and get a bite to eat with friends, it’s not a bad place to go. Just don’t go for a quick bite to eat. There is no such thing here.

We had a play to go to at the theater next door. Made the server aware we were on a tight schedule when we ordered a salad and two grilled chicken wraps. After 40 minutes and no food, we had to leave. On the plus side, they didn’t charge us for the two sodas and one water we had.
If you have a couple of hours to kill and you’re not hungry, this is your place.

I am writing this review as we are about an hour in the wait for dinner. The waitress did the best she could do but seriously, our group did not necessitate this long of a wait for really basic fare. One member even showed up 30 min in and received his food almost immediately while we continued to wait. We saw other tables come in, get served well before we have any service. Poor. Side salad took approximately 45 min to table.

The menu online has a lot of vegetarian options, but when we got to the restaurant it was a different story. Besides the appetizers of mozzarella sticks, etc, there were no vegetarian options. When I asked the waitress if there were any more choices for vegetarians, she said they could do a salad with any type of dressing, or fries. Very disappointing. I got the mozzarella sticks which were just ok. Also they have outdoor seating but you can’t have a dog with you, which knocks another star off for me.

Will not return to eat. Checked out their website prior to going and sadly ½ of what was on there was not actually on menu, and then when I ordered something which was they did not have it. We had perch, which was good and chicken (slightly dry). Honestly I could have made it, and truly not sure if there was bacon on it. The mashed potatoes (did not want rice. thank God, since looking at my husbands «pilaf» it truly was not) were bland. I gave two stars because since there was no one in there (Im assumming by reading other comments) we received good service and they had a seasonal beer which we love. made us wonder how they had it however since it wasnt in Season. I did tell waitress I wished I ordered simply a bowl of their seasonal veges. Those were yummy! Me and my husband did say that if we ever simply wanted a beer and watch a game we would return… they do have a nice big bar… not beer selection though

Last night, my friend and I stopped in for a beer and a snack. I really like the décor of this establishment, but the service leaves a lot to be desired. That being said, they could use a host table with a person to greet and seat you. When we walked in, the bartender told us to have a seat, and we waited to place our orders.
We both waited for well over 15 minutes for someone to come and talk with us, so we could order some drinks and food. I was craving chicken tenders, while my friend wanted a nice cold beer to start with. After sitting there with no service for that length time, my friend and I decided to walk out. The place wasn’t even half-​full with people when were there. At the very least, one of the waitresses could have acknowledged our presence instead of making us feel like we were invisible. I don’t think either one of us will go back there again anytime soon.

The dry rubbed wings are the best around! The other food is fine. Nice to have something close by. They have great deals during the week too.

Loved the food! Service was excellent. Prices were fair. A bigger menu is the only thing I would suggest.

We have been here a couple more times and unfortunately I’m finding 502 to be unpredictable. Service has been mediocre, food has been inconsistent, and on one occasion, they accidentally served our four year old a very spicy bowl of macaroni and cheese. At this point, I’m sad to say I’m not compelled to go back for a while.

There was two people in my party and we were here this past Saturday. We walked in and the first impression we got was that it’s an awkward, understaffed place. It’s connected to a small performing arts theatre and that was our reason for the visit, to have dinner before the play. The entrance is not clear and you will try a few doors before you find your way inside. When you do get inside there is a TON of empty and awkward space with no host stand of any kind. The bartender did greet us and we sat at the bar for dinner. The place had a ton of tvs which makes it great for sports fans. The menu was smaller but had a good selection and their draft beer selection was fairly impressive as well. There was no music on the first half of our visit which made the place even more awkward. (Music eventually came on). Now on to the food which took almost 45 minutes to get but they were busy with the theatre crowd. Regardless, They were still understaffed. I got the village chicken which was absolutely amazing. The flavor this entrée had was extremely impressive and I’m already craving it again. My other half got the steak and no complaints there either. I will definitely go back to this place for the village chicken the next chance I get. I just wish they would step up the dining room a little because right now it’s just a giant room with tables and chairs. All in all, amazing food in an awkward environment.

Horrible experience, waited for far to long for our food and when it came out, my fries were cold and my hamburger was raw. Not worth walking in the door.

I debated between three and four stars for this review. I think I recall coming in to the restaurant when it was a martini bar…
It was pretty empty (I came in on a Tuesday evening) and I sat at the bar. The bartender informed me they had a special on Taco’s ($ 1/​piece) as well as a few new appetizers one of which happened to be mini tacos. Given I was hungry I ordered the mini tacos.
Despite the small number of patrons, service was pretty slow but after awhile I received a large platter of mini tacos that were covered with cheese and served with an ample amount of sour cream and salsa. I have a sneaking suspicion that the taco’s were not made at the restaurant (I could be wrong) but they seem to be the kind that you can purchase at Costco, GFS, etc. They weren’t bad, they just weren’t anything magnificant.
I can’t complain about the price during happy hour prices. Two glasses of wine and the appetizer wsa $ 15. Not bad!
They have a lot of menu options. Sandwiches, burgers, fish, pasta, wraps etc. They also have a few vegetarian options (vegetable wellington, portobello mushroom sandwich).
The restuarant is large with a «Night club feel» to it. They also have a lot of TVs.
Parking is ample along Cherry Hill and near the condo’s. I hope it does well and I will be back!

$ 15.25! 15.25! Yes, 15.25 was the total for our bill today! (2burgers, 2beers + dessert! Oh Yeah!
On Sunday’s they have this AWESOME special called Burgers & Beers for $ 5!!!
We were concerned that that the deal was too good to be true, but was 100% true! Not only was the price outrageous the food was on point! They offered a half pound beef burger with traditional fixings and your choice of cheese. Plus they offered a wide range of draft beers to choice from. We upgraded my hubby to French fries instead of the homemade chips (extra $ 1) but the chips were nicely seasoned. Living on the edge we decided to order the turtle brownie alamode and it was huge, warm and decadent!
The service was friendly but professional, the atmosphere was fine and there were a few families and couples in there hanging out. It had a nice neighborhood feel but you can tell it could be a nice relaxing ok place for professionals after work.
We live in the area and this was a place we have been wanting to try for. 2 years! We plan to go back on Wednesday and a few other days to try out their other specials. This is our kinda place! Go 502 Grill! We are rooting for your success send welcome to The Village! Keep up the good work!

They are getting better every time I go. Service and food was rocky when they first opened, but I just heard from the new owners that they are going to FINALLY change the menu and setup to be more like a sports bar. Cheaper beer prices. A more manageable menu. Bringing in bands and specials. Perhaps dartboards, even, Since I can walk across the street to this place, I can’t wait for these long overdue changes.
Go in for the $ 1.50 sliders during games. Super delicious and a great deal! Plus friendly wait staff and owners. I’m rooting for you guys!

Never heard about this place till I drove past it – literally — when dropping my daughter off at play rehearsal (at the Village Theater). Since I had a couple hours to kill I thought I’d check it out … and I am GLAD I did!
The place has more of an upscale feel and is very clean (bathrooms, too, which is my litmus test for a clean restaurant). I suspect that it wasn’t very crowded is because I was there on a Tuesday around 7:30 p.m.
I ordered a Fat Tire, which they had on tap (always a plus), as well as the chicken fingers with fries. Both were far better than your run-​of-​the-​mill pub food.
Wait staff was very attentive and very nice. They also mentioned that they have free Wi-​fi, so next time I have to wait for play rehearsal, I know exactly where I’m gonna park myself! Looking forward to sampling one of their entrees.

My fiancé and I decided to check this place out on the 2^nd day of being open. Before we walked in, we walked to the wrong door… a sign or some indication of where the entrance is would be nice. Once we found the entrance, we walked in and about 7 – 8 employees look at us. Can I just say… AWKWARD. there was no host table and one person finally said ‘hi’ to us.
I was taken aback by the setting because right when you walk in you see the bar and a whole lot of room and tables/​chairs. There are at least 10 T.V.s throughout the place which is a plus for sport fans.
We were told to pick a seat and given menus and water. I ordered the slider sampler (buffalo chicken) and my fiancé ordered the stuffed bacon and blue cheese burger. After waiting about 20 minutes, our food came out and after about two bites of the burger, my fiancé realized there were olives in the burger (which is a choice of stuff burgers but not what he ordered). When we told the waitress she was really nice about it and apologized. So finally when the burger arrived, the burger patty was smaller and chard well-​done. I never knew a medium burger came out black and chard. The bun was soaked with grease and probably ¹⁄₃ bigger in size than the burger itself. My fiancés true opinion– «This taste like an average burger you fry in a frying pan at home… that I burnt.»
My dish was pretty good. The chicken was deep fried and their buffalo sauce/​blue cheese was pretty good. It wasn’t too strong in taste, which I like. Our dishes came with shoe string fries which were standard. In my personal opinion, McDonald’s definitely has better fries.
We both felt like this restaurant was more like a martini bar/​club. I’m sure this place can be fun at night with friends… assuming they play club type music. As for the food, it’s mediocre.
Btw…the owner did not come by to apologize for the mess up. Or come up to us or any one else there grabbin a drink (mind you, there were only four customers total) to introduce himself and be personable. One would think if you are opening up a place, to say hi and get to know the customers. And when we paid, they brought back the receipt without my card. Once I wrote in the tip, they returned my card. Awkward.