I have to come right out and say it-- I've never been so enthusiastic about a "take-out" place…read moreafter just 1 meal. Ever. At work, the Godfather wanted to order (unusual for him to suggest it; usually I'm the 1 pushing for us to order out, and he's invariably resistant, although ultimately, he's acquiescent, although just as invariably he blames me for "pushing him into it" as he gobbles down whatever food it was we've ordered). I was willing but wanted to try something different than our usual fare (burgers, Chinese, Japanese, sandwiches). Someone else mentioned Exotic Eats, as a younger co-worker had ordered from there recently and seemed to enjoy what he had eaten. I asked, "Does this younger co-worker have a discriminating palate?" (Not actually being quite the jerk I oftentimes seem to be, I did of course use less pretentious, overblown verbiage in asking my question.) The reply was, "He's young; he'll order almost anything and like it." So...it might be great; it might be horrible. So we took a chance. They deliver, and I was intrigued by their on-line menu. I can't remember what the Godfather ordered, or another co-worker who wanted us to include him in what had once been known as the Lunchbox Mafia, but I ordered "the Island Bowl." Sliced jerk chicken breast on a bed of Mac & Cheese with jerk BBQ sauce. Being hungry, I ordered a side of blueberry cornbread, and the dessert of banana pudding cheesecake. All of it washed down with my ever-present bottle of Poland Spring water. We didn't have to wait long for it to be delivered. As I mentioned in my introductory remarks, I found the food fabulous. The jerk chicken in its BBQ sauce had a tangy sting, but it wasn't unpleasant or pain-producing. And I have to say-- the Mac & Cheese was the best I've had since my late mother used to make it for me in childhood. It's a baked "dry" Mac & Cheese as opposed to the overly sauced (and bland) version you get in most restaurants these days (all it was missing was the crumbled crackers that my mother used to put on top of it). Pure deliciousness, as they say. The blueberry cornbread was the perfect accompaniment, and the banana pudding cheesecake was wonderfully smooth, creamy, and decadent. I wasn't feeling bloated to the point of discomfort once I had finished it all, but I definitely felt "well fed." My fellow partakers were equally as enthused. Prices were fair, portions were immeasurably more than adequate, and the meal was luxuriously satisfying on every single level. As mentioned, delivery didn't take long at all, and it arrived hot. I'm not entirely sure how to classify the cuisine. The website described it as "Soul Food" with a "Caribbean Spirit." A long-time friend of mine is Jamaican, and she used to throw a big feast for friends and family every summer (I was usually the only white person invited, which was never any sort of a problem, although once a little kid of 4 or 5 looked at me with hostility and said, "What are YOU doing here?"), before health issues sidelined that annual event. She was a great cook, and everything was fresh-- jerk chicken, fish, ackee that always reminded me of scrambled eggs, breadfruit, sorrel liquor, etc. Despite the quality of the food served, I never really acquired a taste for Jamaican cuisine (I ventured out once to a Jamaican restaurant in Perth Amboy with friends; they were enthusiastic about it but it wasn't of the same quality as my friend served, and obviously didn't transform me into a "fan"), but I don't know that Exotic Eats is Jamaican per se. But I know that what I had was delicious and filling, and I can't wait to order from Exotic Eats again. Obviously, very highly recommended.

Execution: The mac & cheese showed strong flavor, thickness…read moreand proper texture. The collard greens were well-seasoned. The chicken was crispy and packaged in aluminum foil to keep it from turning cold. Flow: Ticket pacing was efficient, with food arriving in approximately 8-10 minutes without sacrificing quality. Hospitality: Service was attentive and composed throughout the visit. FOH member showed confidence in the menu and maintained strong awareness of the room. Guest interaction felt genuine and well-trained. Structure: The menu offers variety without unnecessary additions. Final Standard: A soul food operation where flavor, timing, and hospitality was well executed.

Blu on the Hudson is the perfect place for date night, girls night out, or celebrations. It has a…read moresleek and modern esthetic, a sophisticated vibe, and the service and food match the ambiance perfectly. One thing I loved about the cocktail menu were the detailed descriptions and photos. It made it really easy to decide, and I wasn't disappointed by my choice. I had the Don't be Shy, which was vodka-based and had soju. It was very refreshing and was mixed perfectly. Since the restaurant iis known for sushi and pasta (and steak), I decided to try one of their Lincoln Harbor rolls which had crab, bluefin tuna, avocado, and wasabi yuzu. It had a kick to it and the fish was very fresh. I also had a side of the lobster mac and cheese, which was creamy and filled with lobster. My mate had the bolognese pasta dish and it was finished very quickly, which is always a good sign. All in all, I had a fantastic meal with excellent service and look forward to returning soon.

I took my sister-in-law here for my bridesmaid proposal, and this restaurant was the perfect place!…read moreFrom the beautiful New York skyline view, to the modern chic decor and the most amazing service from our waiter, David. The food was 100 out of 10 and our waiter made the perfect suggestions for our entrée choices. We started our meal with the crispy calamari that had beautiful slices of fried lemon slices that were to die for. For cocktails we did a Hugo spirits and one of their signature cocktails that was like a Paloma. Both of our drinks had the perfect balance of sweet and refreshing. For our main entrées, we chose the Bolognese and Wagyu skirt steak with a side of truffle fries. At first, I wanted to choose a dipping sauce for my Wagyu skirt steak, but our waiter, David suggested against it and said that the steak would be perfectly seasoned. To our surprise, he was 1000% correct! My steak was a perfect medium rare with a warm red center, and simply seasoned with just the right amount of sea salt and pepper! He still brought a side of chimichurri dipping sauce on the house, that we ended up not even needing! Overall, we had the most amazing time with the best service and a perfect meal! Thank you, David, for making my bridesmaid proposal lunch a success!

Wow! Arre Sinaloa has quickly become one of my favorite spots. The food is absolutely…read moreamazing--authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and top-notch quality in every bite. I always leave happy and satisfied. The atmosphere and service are also fantastic; they make you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. If you want truly delicious food, this is the place! Wow! Arre Sinaloa se ha convertido en uno de mis lugares favoritos. La comida es simplemente espectacular: sabores auténticos, frescos y de una calidad que no encuentras en cualquier parte. Cada vez que voy salgo feliz y satisfecha. El ambiente y el servicio también son excelentes, te hacen sentir bienvenida desde que entras. Si quieren comer verdaderamente rico, este es el lugar.

Service here was great, it was pretty dead so we were sat immediately and were adequately checked…read moreon throughout. staff was exceptionally nice. ambiance in here is great, the interior is upscale but homey and we enjoyed the music they played the entire time. i loved the esquite with truffle, it was fantastic. tons of reall truffle and truffle flavor, i've never quite had anything like it and it was my favorite esquite i've ever had. The guac was good but could use a bit more salt, i wish they had chiccarons as chips instead of tortillas but the chips were great so wasn't a big issue. overall though expensive for some pretty average guac in my opinion. the seabass crudo was great, i loved the sauce and the mango went great with it. Super fresh, super tasty. Unfortunately the tacos were a mess, when it arrived the tortillas were so soggy that they were just coming apart, the meat was also falling off and overall the presentation was horrendous. the tacos weren't balanced as well, there were some with too much meat and then some with basically only cheese. overall flavor was not birria im typically use to but it was solid. honestly these tacos are probably the worst tacos i've ever had, for $20 it's a travesty. overall for a place nearby i'd come to get some drinks and the crudo and esquite because those were fantastic. but i'll pass on their tacos hard.

Drinks were really good and I loved the ambience! Super chic and a great date spot. Service was on…read morepoint. We loved the fries and the ricotta toast was very yummy. Would love to try their seafood next time!

Okay but a tad expensive for the overall experience. Burgers were fine. Bun old. Lettuce old…read more Oysters were not bad. Still coulda done betta.

Dear Yelp, I used to…read morefrequent Chart House a lot more when I lived in the area. I moved away a while back, but took my daughter here for her birthday celebration tonight. Fiero, our waiter, was a gem. Perfect service. Tap water was tasty. Crab cake appetizer was good, but the kim che calamari and Caesar salad were stars. Dear daughter had filet, loved it. Dear husband had prime rib, loved it. I had swordfish, loved it! We had an excellent dinner and are making plans to come again soon. Love, Nicole

Nice experience at Chart House for a birthday dinner last month. Then wait staff was very attentive…read moreand knowledgeable, and I got to the the menu home (tied up in a ribbon) to commemorate the birthday. Drinks were high quality, food was sophisticated and well cooked, and the restaurant itself felt upscale. There is also a beautiful view of the Hudson River / NYC from the dining room. My one negative is only the 2nd floor bathroom was open (not an issue for me, but was an effort for elderly companions). This restaurant is a big pricey, but the experience is on par with the price!

Great ambience and food was really nice, good service and wine list was great also. Not so good on…read morevalue for money though.

Excellent service and food at Sirenetta. My friend really enjoyed her Bday dinner here and we all…read moreloved our dishes. They also have a cute small "speak easy" in the back of the restaurant called Backstage. It gets crowded on the weekends so make a reservation. I would not consider this a true speak easy at all, but a nice bar with some music and a mature crowd.

Delicious lamb shank! Soooo tender!! Good drinks and good…read moreambience. Staff is very polite and professional.

Out of all the city-view restaurants we've tried around Edgewater, Haven easily stands out as the…read morebest overall experience. The setting is hard to beat-- the skyline views create a beautiful backdrop that really elevates the entire meal especially at night. The food isn't flawless across the board, but its definitely good. With some standout highlights. If you like oysters, the Kumamotos are a must-- buttery, rich and incredibly fresh. And the petit filet mignon is executed to perfection, cooked exactly right and full of flavor. Overall, great atmosphere, efficient service, strong key dishes, and one of the best waterfront dining experiences in the area.

Ordered the $45 per person 3 course Hudson Restaurant week special. It was terrible. Extremely…read moresmall portion of soup, tarte was a flatbread with cheese and tiny sliver of bacon, melted on it. Main course of Steak Frites was not acceptable. Asked what cut of meat and it was chuck. Ordered medium and was served a VERY small portion of RAW meat. The fries were good though and a regular size portion. Desert selection was not available. Cocktails fine, Waitress comped one drink due to raw meat. Service was fine. Bottom line..the food was not good at all and will never return.

5 star Valentine's Day experience. I never go out on Valentine's Day because the service is…read moregenerally rushed and the food never properly cooked. This was the complete opposite. Our server Ricardo was amazing, never made us feel rushed, and was very attentive. The food was so well cooked from the appetizers to the dessert. The braised short ribs just fell apart and was so succulent. The highlight was the pistachio creme brulee that had a very tasty berry compote. The decor in the restaurant was beautiful from the woodwork to the lights. I generally dont find myself in Weehawken, but I will definitely take another trip to Faubourg.

From starters to salad to main....all dishes were perfectly prepared! Had a great evening!read more

I love this place it's amazing food and service I recommend the view of the river looks amazingread more

Beautiful decor. We…read moredidn't get the warmest greeting from the hostess but our waitress was very sweet and efficient. The crab cake and the mini cooper were both really good! The cream sauce for the mini cooper -yum! The organic salad was also simple but tasty (maybe a little salty?). The Alfredo was a little on the bland side but it was a huge portion. My husband enjoyed the penne à la vodka. Drinks were esthetically pleasing! I would go back!

Elegant atmosphere. Drinks are on the pricier side but very well made and the staff is…read moreprofessional. The bartender, Daniel, made excellent drinks!