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    4.0 (706 reviews)
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    Classy
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    12 oz. Sirloin Steak
    Elizabeth G.

    We came here the Saturday before Mother's Day for lunch and sat out back. It was so cute and peaceful, a wonderful ambiance for some quality family time. I got a salad with chicken and it hit the spot. The staff was super attentive which was nice considering we were tucked in the back. Would definitely come back!

    lauren v.

    Later post - We came to Amanda's for a snowy brunch and it was the perfect cozy escape. The fireplace was going, adding to the warm and inviting vibe to the space. We sat at the bar and the bartender was great. He was so knowledgeable and genuinely excited to help me try something new. I ended up with an Empress gin cocktail that was as beautiful as it was delicious, and the breakfast burger was cooked perfectly - and I'm really picky! Definitely a spot I would come back to for a relaxed and flavorful brunch.

    The Library Room
    Betty M.

    Booked the Library Room for my city hall wedding celebration dinner and it was the BEST decision. The restaurant is beautiful! The Library room is elegant and beautiful for a special occasion. The staff was lovely and super attentive. We were not rushed out at the end of our reservation which I really appreciated. Lastly the food was divine!!! The polenta dish was surprisingly a favorite at the table. The short ribs were like butter and also a hit! My guests were so impressed. My husband and I will definitely be going back for a date night in hoboken. Overall a great spot with yummy food.

    Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
    Jie D.

    Me and my friends (group of 4) went here for lunch. We ordered 2 smoked salmon egg benedict, 1 steak and eggs, and 1 spinach omelette. The smoked salmon egg benedict was absolutely delightful. The pouched egg was cooked perfectly, not overcooked and not too running. The portion size was just about right. All 4 of us finished our meal and felt full (but not too full). The service was friendly and the ambiance was relaxing. Note that you probably need to make a reservation, and they charge extra for credit card (but no extra fee for debit card)

    Regina C.

    I loved this place so much! I recently took a trip to Argentina and I felt like I was back there as soon as I stepped in. The food was phenomenal and so were the drinks. Hoping to return again for dinner in the near future!

    One word. Exceptional! Booked for a bridal shower brunch for 20 and Juliet made this remote planning from Charleston, SC nearly effortless. She and her husband Jose, servers Santi and Isabella, were stealth-like and lovely to deal with, kind, helpful in every way. The food was delicious, good variety of choices, spotless venue and perfect in every way for our party. The table settings, linens, gleaming floors. Just beautiful. Run to this gem of a place. Thank you, Juliet. With highest regards, JM

    Empanada (this may have been beef)
    Ron M.

    A return to this location confirms it is a great spot for a very nice meal. Friendly attentive service and fantastic food. While our meal was limited to a few items all were great. The meatballs, empanadas and linguine with shrimp are all packed with flavor with the pasta cooked just right. We sat outside, enjoying a last blast of summer for the season. The inside ambiance is casual with live music to boot!The Aperol spritz is made just right. Overall we thoroughly enjiyed our meal. Tha k you and we'll be back!

    Grilled Argentinian Sausage
    Kristin A.

    I visited Amanda's for brunch this past Sunday. The last time I went to Amanda's was for Restaurant Week dinner several years ago, so I was excited to try it again. We had a reservation for 1:30 pm but luckily they were very accommodating and were able to shift it to 2 pm since my friend was running late. There were some open tables so I guess they weren't totally full for brunch. Amanda's has a very nice atmosphere inside and the service was very friendly from start to finish. I tried one of their special brunch cocktails - the guava belinni and it was very tasty. For our meals, I had the banana pancakes with a side of sausage. The dish came with 3 large pancakes; they were a little well done but still tasty. They are on the sweeter side with the dulce de leche cream. The sausage was tasty but kind of pricy - it was $8 for one medium sized piece halved. My friends each ordered eggs benedicts dishes - the smoked salmon special and the regular dish. We all enjoyed our meals. We ended up staying well after we were done to chit chat and they were very kind and did not rush us out. I will look to make a dinner reservation there sometime soon.

    The hand-printed paper check for our dinner.
    Dune D.

    Frankly, I am saddened to post a review of Amanda's with a 2 Star rating. My wife and I, combined with extended family members, have been patronizing Amanda's for years and have now found it's operation to be sub-par. Last evening's expeience on Valentine's Day marked the turning point in my decision to dine at alternate restaurants if, in fact, our travels take us to the Hoboken area. Again, I never would have thought of posting a negatve review for Amanda's given the wonderful memories of this establishment. Residing near the Montclair area, I gave us approx 3/4 of an hour to make our 7PM reservation at Amanda's using my private vehicle. All was going well until we encountered heavy congestion prior to the turn off into Hoboken. This did not surprise us yet we wanted to extend the courtesy to the restaurant to avoid being charged for a late arrival. We began calling Amanda's from the car which is where my disappointment began. Using the car's auto dialing and speaker system, we could hear it ringing and we could hear the line being picked up. However, after we identified ourselves, the call was abrubtly dropped. We called back and then found that a pre-recorded message responded to our call indicating that credit cards would not be accepted that evening due to a system problem. At that juncture, the call was dropped on their end once again. Despite the heavy traffic, I managed to arrive in front of the restaurant by 7PM. Parking was not to be found along the entire length of Washington St until we stopped in front of Amanda's! Unbelievably, one spot had opened up at which time I backed into it as quickly as I could; we were on time for our dinner reservation! Entering the restaurant, we politely waited in a short line for the hostess to recognize us. Once she did, I handed her our printed reservation at which time she entered it into her "system". With both of our coats in hand, we were shown to our table. (Our coats were still on my lap at this time. I asked staff to take our coats which was done with receipts given to us. Typically, guests coats are taken at the podium to avoid having to carry them into the dining room.) Now that we were seated, we both needed a drink from the bar. Numerous "servers" hustled back and forth behind us yet no one stopped to take our drink order or to acknowledge our presence. I finally got the attention of one of the servers and mentioned that we would like to order a drink from the bar. Our drink order was taken at that time. Once we were served our drinks, a significant about of time had passed yet we had not been approached by any of the very young "servers" seen hustling about the dining room areas to take our food orders. At this time, it became very clear that management had not trained the staff properly as one could see the chaos occurring right before our eyes. Although the keyboard musician was very good at the piano, it did little to distract us from the lack of professional service and calm that Amanda's had always been known for. With regard to our food order, for Starters, my wife opted for the Focaccia, the Ceasar Salad for me. Our Mains, The Short Ribs for my wife, the Sirloin Steak for me. My salad was quite good. My wife's short ribs appeared good. I must say that my sirloin steak was grilled perfectly. However, it was not served with any complementatry vegetables or starches whatsoever and looked quite bare on the plate all by itself. Frankly, I was very disappointed when it was presented to me. It should be noted that the restaurant was full to capacity with tables placed somewhat close to each other. We had always perceived Amanda's to offer an intimate and romantic vibe yet on this particular evening, that ambiance was not to be had, especially noted on Valentine's Day. Historically, I would have stayed quite longer following dinner yet given the dramatic changes that are now seen at Amanda's, I wanted very much to leave. Getting our check would be yet another annoying chapter to this dining experience. I mentioned that I would be paying in cash. I was presented, instead, with a torn off sheet of paper with hand-printed menu items. (A photo of that "check" is attached.) I found this procedure to be quite amateurish and inconsistent with Amanda's past operational standards. I proof-read the "check" and asked the server to sign and date it, indicating it PAID. He did not do that and asked me to keep the piece of paper instead! Hopefully, Amanda's new Ownership and Management will read this review and endeavor to focus on hiring service professionals who have the abilty to project what Amanda's represents. Clearly, we did not experience that on this particular evening. What became of the ORIGINAL Amanda's??

    Salmon, delicious!!
    Kristen G.

    My boyfriend and I stopped in to Amanda's last night for dinner. We sat at the bar. It was a couple min after 9:30 and we didn't realize the kitchen closes at 9:30. Our bartender Josh informed us but said he would see if they would still make us dinner since it was 9:38. And they said yes! We are so grateful for the staff at Amanda's! Josh was friendly, patient, and attentive. We started with wine and beer. We ordered the soup of the day, the salmon (comes with spinach rice), mussels, and side of mushrooms. Everything came out quick and was hot. Timed perfectly. The salmon was moist and flavorful. The sauce was delicious and the spinach rice was good too. 9/10 The mussels were delicious. The marinara, delicious. Definitely recommend. 10/10 The mushrooms were good. Not much seasoning. 7/10 The soup was very good! I loved the broth. Very flavorful. Had sausage but I can't remember what it was. 9/10 Service was superb! We will come back and try the chicken thighs and something else. :) A little pricey but it's good quality and good service.

    Empanadas
    Ami P.

    Had a very pleasant impromptu meal at Amanda's last weekend. I was walking around downtown with my friend and her dog and we wanted to sit down somewhere where the pups and us could quench our thirst. It was a very hot day. Amanda's looked cute and wasn't crowded and I remembered reading that it's a place to go in Hoboken girl so I figured we'd give it a try. I didn't realize that they weren't open yet (it was about 440 and I think they open at 5). They were so kind and ready to get started so they seated us and the live piano player started playing as well. The waitress recommended the empanadas so we tried them and they were good! So we ordered the gnocchi and salmon to share as well. It was all tasty and well made. The spritzes were a little sweet for my taste (I should have known). And they refilled our waters several times and brought out two bowls for the dogs. I always appreciate the little touches that actually makes you feel like that care. I'll be back to try brunch. The waitress was good about keeping her mask on and the outdoor seating is nice and spread out which is definitely appreciated. The fake grass is nice for the dogs to lie down on. Overall great experience.

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    I wish they would bring back their early bird but prices are reasonable for regular dinner out.

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    I was filled with expectations and sadly each fell short. It's ok overall. Very nice staff. A bit outdated decor. The food was ok at best.

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    Are you still doing the pre-fixe early beard dinner special?

    We do not offer a pre-fixe early bird dinner special.

    Is there heaters in the outdoor seating area during the winter time?

    Yes, we have patio heaters in the outdoor seating area. Please note that outdoor seating is weather permitting and there is no roof or covering.

    Is the outdoor seating covered?

    It is not covered

    Do they allow dogs for outdoor seating?

    Dogs are allowed in the outdoor tables of our Parklet area, located in front of the restaurant. We also have a few outdoor tables in our back patio, but dogs are not allowed in this space. Please let us know if you will be bringing your dog and we… 

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    The Pizza Shop by Flour - Mexican Street Corn (~$34)

    The Pizza Shop by Flour

    4.1(154 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    A friend of mine had been saying that she wanted to try Flour, a restaurant that I adored, so I…read morequickly snagged a reservation and made plans to introduce her to it. While the place had outdoor seating, it was a bit too warm on that day to really enjoy it, so I grabbed us a table inside instead. The restaurant was very dark with only candlelight to illuminate the menu. The acoustics were also not amazing, as the room was extremely loud. However, aside from that, the space had a really hip, seductive vibe. It was also no longer BYO and now offered all sorts of unusual wines, craft beers, and intriguing cocktails. Like on my last visit, we were blessed with a really professional, friendly server. He was a complete delight and indulged my request to try tastes of both the prosecco and Grüner Veltliner before committing to one or the other. Though both wines were complex and delicious, I selected the crisp Casa Coste Piane "Col Fondo" Prosecco from Veneto, Italy. My friend and I decided to share two pasta dishes. The Cavatelli was served with a Moroccan-spiced lamb ragu and topped with sprinkles of sheep's cheese from nearby Nettle Meadow Farm. I was told to mix the cheese into the rest of the ingredients, which were warm and allowed it to melt into a gooey delight. The lamb sauce was so multi-dimensional and really paired well with the funky cheese. It was a delicious plate. We also shared the Triangoli alla Trapanese, which was essentially triangular shaped ravioli that were stuffed with goat cheese. The delicate dumplings were then plated with fresh black mission figs and drizzled with tangy Villa Manodori balsamic vinegar. It was such an unique pasta creation that was truly another winner. Though I sampled less items than on my last trip to Flour, I loved every moment of my experience. From the cool crowd and buzzing atmosphere to the modern Italian food and new beverage list, the restaurant was a real gem.

    I came with a small group on a Tuesday night. We started off by sharing the whipped ricotta and the…read moreHamachi crudo. I was a big fan of both, especially the ricotta, which was so incredibly creamy. For the mains, everyone's fresh-made pasta was excellent. I ordered the Mexican street corn, which was unique, flavorful, and delicious. I also tried some of the spicy rigatoni and loved it. We ended the night with the s'mores dessert, which was rich and chocolatey. Also, the fact that the restaurant is BYOB is a huge plus! The only downside was that I lost an item during our visit. I had a really hard time finding their contact information online, so I had to go back in person to ask about it, which was a bit annoying. Ultimately, they weren't able to recover it, but the food itself was still outstanding.

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    Anthony David's - Mother's Day Brunch ($40pp): Seasonal Fruits and House-Made Donuts

    Anthony David's

    3.8(966 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I've passed by Anthony David's for many years now, but never went in. My cousin and I decided to go…read morehere on a whim a few weeks, and it was one of the best meals we had in a really long time - so much so, that we went back here last night and had nearly the exact same thing. The food was excellent! The menu has so many options for different tastes and palettes. It also seems like they rotate dishes depending on the season which is pretty impressive. Both times we split the beet salad and their cacio e pepe as an appetizer. The cacio e pepe was one of the tastiest I've ever had. The fact that they used mezze rigatoni instead of angel hair is a nice touch. I prefer rigatoni anyway, and it gave the pasta that extra something-something, plus the ridges helped soak up all that sauce. It had just the right amount of peppery bite too. I also opted for the hangar steak - holy moly! Tender, cooked just right, and the fried potatoes were to die for. Both times, the servers was extremely attentive. Also, the place itself is small but cute. I like that there are different sections to sit in - at the bar, towards Bloomfield, in the back with all the windows. I would love to come here for brunch or perhaps manifest a date here, lol! If I lived in Hoboken, I would eat here every day. Can't wait to come back here again and again!

    Our dinner and overall experience at Anthony David's was stellar!…read more We started with the Heirloom Baby Beets, which were served with citrus, pistachios, and a creme fraiche. It was a light, summery appetizer in which the earthiness of the beets was offset beautifully by the bright citrus notes. For the entrees, we got the Truffle Carbonara, Pistachio-Crusted Branzino, and the Hanger Steak. All were exceptionally good! My steak was cooked perfectly to medium-rare, was well-seasoned, and was taken up an extra notch by the delicious peppercorn sauce. The branzino was also a big hit with both people who ordered it. They praised the dish at length, and one person kept going back for more bites even after announcing she was stuffed! Our server was vivacious and happily chatted with us about the many menu options, giving us tips about the most popular dishes not just among customers, but the staff as well. She was great! I encourage you to treat yourself to dinner here. It was a lovely meal!

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    Elysian Cafe - Brunchin at its best!

    Elysian Cafe

    3.8(742 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Classic neighborhood spot. We went on a Sunday around noon as a party of three without reservation,…read moreput our name on the waiting list, and were seated in about 20-25 min, which wasn't bad at all. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We started with the French onion soup, although it arrived at the same time as our entrees instead of beforehand. Even so, it ended up being my favorite dish of the meal. Rich and flavorful. For my entree, I ordered the steak and eggs. It was decent, but the quality of the steak wasn't quite what I expected. My mom had the chicken salad, which she said was satisfying, and my husband ordered the eggs, ham, toast and French fries, a solid classic breakfast that he enjoyed. We also had a side of bacon that were tasty and crunchy just I liked them. Overall, Elysian Cafe had a cozy neighborhood atmosphere and good service that makes it a pleasant place to spend a.weekend brunch. That said, I found some of the food to be underwhelming. If you're looking for a charming local bistro, it's worth a visit, but if your main priority is exceptional food, there are stronger brunch options in Hoboken .

    We went here for a special event with a tasting menu and wine pairing and had so much fun…read more The vibes of the place are great and there is a combination of modern pub with some classic design elements and molding on the walls and ceiling. The menu we had was specific to the tasting even but all made by the same everyday chef. The first course was white asparagus with a hollandaise sauce and that was so tender and delicious but light enough that I wasn't full at all. The second course was halibut with risotto and crab and there was so much meatiness. It was my favorite place and the flavors went so well together. Next was grilled oysters and I've never liked oysters but these were amazing! The bacon and breadcrumbs that had a slight lemon flavor went so well with the oysters. Next was lamb loin with stewed white beans and carrots. The lamb was medium rare, I could have skipped the beans but that's me. Dessert was a strawberry Terrine which was full of fresh and authentic strawberry flavor. I would come back and try their normal menu and also do a tasting again as it was delicious and reasonably priced.

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    Zack's Oak Bar & Restaurant - New summer cocktail menu

    Zack's Oak Bar & Restaurant

    3.9(721 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    •$$
    Outdoor seating
    Locally owned & operated

    amazing service, and the "willow" sandwich is one of my new favorite foods, the meal experience is…read morecalm and pleasant.

    We heard this place gets busy so we made a reservation over the phone and were asked for a credit…read morecard, which felt a little odd--especially since when we arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty. There was only one other family dining, and the space stayed empty the entire time. The service was genuinely great. Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and a really cute, cozy space. I especially loved the Christmas décor and overall vibe--it felt warm and inviting. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the prices. The house salad was $13 and honestly one of the most basic, smallest, and most boring salads I've ever had--very underwhelming for the cost. We also ordered quesadillas, a cheeseburger with fries, and grilled cheese with tomato soup. My son enjoyed the burger and fries, and the quesadillas were flavorful, generously filled with chicken and veggies, and came with sour cream, pico, and guac. The tomato soup was tasty, while the grilled cheese was just okay. One small but appreciated detail: canned soda. Cold, crisp, and not flat which is always a win. Lunch for 3 came in just under $100, which felt high given what we received. One frustration was being seated in a tight corner right next to the kitchen even though the dining room was completely empty. We were so close I could literally see into the kitchen and count items on the shelves. On top of that, the hostess repeatedly walked by calling out "corner," which became distracting and honestly a bit irritating. Overall, I liked the vibe, but the food-to-price ratio missed the mark for me. It wasn't bad--just alright.

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    Drift - Happy hour bites

    Drift

    4.2(150 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Dinner at Drift was a fantastic experience this evening. It is such a stunning restaurant with a…read morereally sleek and sophisticated ambiance. My table was one of, if not the best, in the house. It actually rotated (very slowly) throughout the meal so I was able to enjoy an entire 360-degree view of the restaurant (more than once). Our server, George, was fantastic! He gave excellent recommendations and when there was a song playing that I couldn't Shazam, he wrote the name of it down for me! ​My cocktail, Frequent Flyer, was 10/10 and the perfect mix of sweet and tart. Someone could easily order those all night long since it was masterfully crafted and wasn't overpowered with alcohol. For starters, I ordered the Ceviche sushi roll. It had all of the flavors of Peruvian-style ceviche and had a lovely presentation. My entree of skirt steak with polenta fries was seamlessly executed. I ordered the steak medium-rare and it had the right amount of char with the meat being very tender. The chimichurri sauce was a really nice accompaniment. Although I was full, I was able to muster up some room for dessert and had the bourbon apple bread pudding. It was really lovely and the perfect way to end an amazing meal. I'd return to Drift in a heartbeat and would highly recommend it.

    Dined last night at Drift to celebrate a friend's birthday and elopement. We were a party of 9 and…read morethey were able to accommodate our reservation outdoors as there was space (Outdoor dining is first come/first serve). This was my first time here, though I've been to Blu on the Hudson a few times so I felt Drift's menu and interior was a copycat of Blu. Unfortunately, the service at Drift was very poor, compared to Blu. Although the large restaurant was fairly empty inside and not at full capacity outside, service was slow and absent. Our waitress barely came by and neither did the bus boys - finally when I got up to refill my own cup of water, he darted over. There were multiple times my water glass was empty and no one in sight to offer a refill. Even the manager got a little attitude with me when I asked him to bring out new utensils (ours were cleared with our appetizers). We'd had already been waiting a while for our entrees to come and I could just anticipate all of our entrees coming out and us having no silverware to eat them with. Moving to the food, I thought the food was generally good, although not the best value. The rice balls were tasty but on the smaller side - they come 4 to an order. The whipped ricotta was yummy but the small plate of 4 pieces of focaccia is not sufficient for the amount. It's $2 for each extra plate of 4 slices. The rice cakes weren't as good as the ones at Blu. The beet salad was less of a salad and more like a plate of Greek yogurt with garnish around it - would not recommend. For entrees, several of us ordered sushi rolls. I thought the happy ending, Miyazaki and aloha rolls were good. My friend did not like her king California roll. The branzino and sea bass portions were small for the cost. We didn't order dessert since the meal moved so slowly and it was already late by the time we finished our entrees. We had to wait a while to get our check and then we got out of there. They also should have someone who checks the bathrooms regularly and tidies them up - the stall I went into was out of toilet paper in both dispensers and instead of replacing the empty rolls, they left the new one the dirty floor. All in all, I don't think I'd come back here again when practically the same restaurant is next door and I had better experiences there.

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    4.3(34 reviews)
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    This was my third & final time ordering food from GTK. I had a $10 reward for my birthday that I…read morewanted to use, however I would have been better off saving my money. The chef preparing the food here makes up the ingredients to the dishes as he goes, with little concern over what's actually supposed to go into them. For folks with food allergies, BEWARE. We got the Daytona chicken wrap - listed ingredients are buffalo/bbq sauce, grilled chicken, romaine, grilled onions, ranch. The wrap was made with raw, red onions and also chunks of tomatoes. We also ordered the GTK Mac & Cheese - smoked gouda, fontina, mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, crusted in panko. Ours had no panko on it. Also was a small portion for $12. Finally, the buffalo grilled chicken Caesar wrap - I think this was prepared properly. Both my prior orders were the traditional grilled chicken Caesar and I know now I strongly prefer the traditional more. While the owner Andrew was very responsive and immediately resolved the situation by refunding some of the items, I have zero confidence that any future order I place here will be fulfilled properly.

    I went on a business lunch here and was not expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised. They…read moreoffered a fair amount of gluten free options and I settled on the sweet & sour chicken bowl. I was easily able to request the sauce on the side. Also was impressed they offered Saratoga, my favorite water. I liked my meal and I thought the decor was great! Sporty neat and the table was cool with all the imbedded old ticket stubs! All in all very good place. Girl working there was also very helpful and nice! I would go back!

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