Perla is a small corner venue on a Main Street in Maplewood. The parking situation is crappy, but…read moreit is free when you find it. They are BYOB with high top seating, "bar area" seating, & some regular tables in the back. Service was friendly & knowledgeable. A great experience all around. We had the Oysters Kilpatrick (a current special), Oysters on the 1/2 shell which we upgraded to one of the seasonal specials, the Broiled, & Shrimp Cocktail. Grades: Oysters Kilpatrick: A+ Oysters on the 1/2 shell (Brined & Shine): A Broiled: A+ Shrimp Cocktail: A

Went today for an early Sunday lunch; lobster rolls were excellent (I believe only offered on…read moreSundays), potato and chorizo dish also very good. BYOB, but they are also affiliated with a local liquor store if you forget to bring something that will bring you a bottle after ordering it online (however a very limited selection of wines) Service was attentive, friendly and personable. I'll definitely be back.

I went with my two closest friends, and from the moment we walked in, the vibe was amazing. The…read morecocktails were creative, beautifully presented, and tasted just as good as they looked. The Lioness was my favorite! The food did not disappoint either. The steak was cooked perfectly and came with flavorful chimichurri, the salmon was tender and well-seasoned, the lamb chops were delicious, and even the truffle Parmesan fries were addictive. We finished with the tres leches cake, and it was hands down the best I've ever had. It was so good it was practically orgasmic. The atmosphere was stylish without feeling pretentious, the service was attentive, and it was the perfect place to catch up with friends over great food and drinks. I'll definitely be back!

Pretty cool vibes with cool decor. Service was decent and the drink I ordered was pretty strong,…read morebut the menu items are limited and a bit pricey for what you seem to get. Ended up moving to the bar a block over for food + more drinks, which ended up being so much more fun. I would recommend coming by with a group of friends + a fuller stomach if you plan to stay here a while!

It was my first time coming to Suspenders today and it was a great experience. I got the street…read morecorn smash burger tacos and they were amazing. My server was very attentive and gave me their recommendation on the tacos which I thought was nice! I definitely see myself coming here again!

Food was great, highly recommend to stop by for lunch. It can get quite busy on occasions which…read moreleads to slow service. Overall the vibes were great, we came to watch the World Cup game and they had great deals during the matches.

Since Reggie from Freeman's Fish took over the Food This place is ON POINT the Seafood is always…read moreFresh Fish n Chips, Burgers, Wings, Fish Sammie All Good.. Great Job Reggie and Crew Keep it MOVIN' !!!!

Doesn't have Sunday Ticket Not really a sports bar even though they advertise "Football is Back"read more

Came here yesterday for brunch with my friend. First time here. First, I want to commend the…read morewaitstaff Catherine. She is an absolute gem! Very, very helpful and my friend and I were kind of a pain as we were asking a lot of questions and I could not decided on what I wanted. The brunch menu is extensive and I wanted everything. I left her a 25% tip, but after I left I felt she deserved more. Speaking of tips, their suggested tip at bottom of receipt is based the check price after taxes. This is stated on the check... The drinks: We decided to start with drinks. My friend had the Moscow mule and I had the Bloody Mary. My bloody Mary was very good and strong and came with 3 huge olives. The olives tasted fresh. I've had weird tasting olives in other places. I liked it so much, I had another. Big mistake... My friend liked her Moscow Mule. The food: I had the turkey burger with bacon and avocado and truffle fries. The burger was cooked to perfection. It was not dry, but juicy without being under cooked. The bacon was perfect and the slices of avocado were fresh. My friend ordered the Ham Benedict. I didn't taste it but she said it was very good. The eggs looked perfectly done. That came with a side of potatoes. I think this will be my new brunch spot when I come to visit North Jersey. I recommend them.

Came there last night for the first time. Met some friends at the bar. The lady bartenders were…read moresurly, inattentive, and just plain mean. Not sure what's up, but these girls are clearly not happy to be there. Hospitality is not their specialty. In contrast, the guys offered kindness, smiles, and friendly banter. Same night, same time, same bar. When I inquired with the host staff, they exchanged knowing glances, smiled, and said, "We hear you." I'm going to guess I'm not the first person to render this opinion. It's a nice place, with a pleasant ambiance, but I don't know how long people will overlook this problem before deciding to stop coming.

Dinner was excellent. The atmosphere was great and friendly. Service on point. The waitress Kamani…read morewas on point & very professional.

First of all' Wow where do I start! Right from the Door it was impressive, You can view the Dining…read morearea where it looked like everyone was enjoying their meal. The Hostess seated us, right away and She has well was impressive with Her Casual Dressy Appearance, which is a nice requirement for this restaurant, which was another quality I liked when making this choice for a Birthday Celebration. Now let's get to the food, A definite'10! I had the Red Snapper and my Friend had the Oxtails, cooked to perfection, and the Sides, were, Jollof Rice and it was Delicious as well! Drinks were good, you could taste the alcohol! There also was a DJ, of course, Saturday night! Waitress was awesome, She had Patience and checked on us frequently and the place was buzzing, and know I know why!‍ I recommend you guys get a Chance To go, Run! Definitely worth the trip!

Treated us like family!…read more We stepped in to this place with one of my friends who is a local hero in the town. The owners son hosted us at the bar and took great care of us treating us like family and engaging us in conversation all night even staying open a little later as we finished up our evening. We enjoyed some drinks which he excelled with and then tried the chefs special which was a chicken Parmesan sandwich. The sandwich was great and exactly what we needed in that moment. We will definitely be back to check out their brick oven pizzas. Highly recommend for a night out with girls/guys or even a nice date as intimate setting as well.

Just not that good since a switch of chef's. The burger went from phenominal to mediorce…read more Please, get rid of those smash burger BS. Your old chef had the burgers down pat. The new cheff needs a lesson burgers.

Came here on a friday evening. Sat inside. They had an option to sit outside as well. We got two…read moremocktails. A pineapple one and a lychee one. Both were good but very sweet. I got the tuscan salmon and my sister got the chicken sandwich. The food took a while to come out and the place was not busy. My sister didnt like the chicken sandwich and the fries were undercooked. The salmon was ok with the mash. The spinach was way too salty. We got two desserts to try to salvage the meal. Creme brulee and churros. Both were just ok. Service was subpar as well with it not being busy.

1 star -- Great food, but an unacceptable experience that ruined my wife's birthday dinner. We came…read morewith our 3-year-old and newborn and were never told a private event was taking place. Our child's meal was forgotten, and when it finally arrived, the appetizers and entrées were all brought at once. We were then moved to a freezing room with AC blowing toward our newborn. We left without eating most of the food. The manager offered 50% off, but my card was charged the full amount and we were not given a receipt. What made the situation worse was that, as we were leaving, a staff member offered me cash from his own wallet rather than properly correcting the bill. I refused because this was never about the money--it was about the poor service, the way my family was treated, and how embarrassed and uncomfortable the entire situation made me feel in front of my wife and children. A good restaurant should handle mistakes professionally, communicate clearly, and treat families with basic respect. We will not return.

The service did not meet expectations due to inadequate customer support and subpar cleanliness and…read morepresentation. Food-wise, despite the 3pm serving time, the limited options of wing dings and fries did not meet our expectations. The wing dings which were not served as whole wings lacked the necessary seasoning and flavor profile resulting in a mediocre dining experience. There is room for improvement and we will reassess our decision to return.

Good food, excellent service, ambiance is on point! I'm here at least twice out of the month and I…read moretravel to get here. Definitely a go-to spot. Don't let the negative reviews influence your decision to come here. Employees are attentive, even on busy nights. This is definitely a working class establishment! Black owned and serving all!

This is my second time here but first review. We went to…read morecelebrate my daughter getting into the nursing program. We were seated quickly. I had the chicken enchiladas. They were wonderful and tasteful. I haven't enchiladas like that in a long time. I had churros for dessert. Loved that they gave a bowl of chocolate with them as an option to dip. The decor is spectacular. From pictures of musicians on the wall and the waiting area has two benches one with musician mug shot and the other with the last supper with musicians who passed on.

Amazing spot! The margaritas are on point , the tacos are flavorful, and the vibe is so fun and…read morelively. The menu is playful and creative, making it a joy to explore every option. Perfect place to hang out with friends, enjoy great drinks, and just have a fantastic time. Highly recommend!