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.

Papillon is another staple in our household and I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a…read morereview. The energy in Papillon has had us raving about it to all of our local friends. Along with a strong review on how amazing the food is. This is such a good dinner spot if you are looking to try something new, but will warn you, the food is addicting.

Great happy hour atmosphere, music and service was great. The food on the happy hour menu matches…read morewith the drinks to make for a perfect happy hour experience.

Good food and service on St. Patrick's Day, might even encounter a local celebrity or two!read more

Since we were in Madison, my wife and I decided to stop in at Prospect Tavern for a drink. it was a…read morebeautiful day, so we decided to sit on the outdoor patio. The drinks were well made and our server was friendly. We also ordered the pretzel appetizer which I wouldn't order again. The pretzels were mildly warm and not very tasty. The inside bar is very nice and I could picture it being a cozy spot on a cold day. All in all, a nice place for a drink.

This place is very charming and personable. This actually a functioning train stop for the NJ…read moretransit system. I will say that since it is an actual train stop there is plenty of free parking across the street. We arrived without reservations but they had tables outside and since it was still a fairly warm evening, this worked perfectly. There are two dining areas inside the building with limited seating. The waitstaff is very friendly and engaging. Once again the right amount of attentiveness to let you enjoy your meal. The menu itself has a large amount of options but their specials ruled the evening. The pricing is pretty much on par and fair the quality and presentation of the meals. This is a place that is now on my repeat list for our next visit.

This place was great. We were in the area for an event, and found this place. I'm so glad I stopped…read morein. The wait was long; unfortunately we were there on a holiday. But, we grabbed a seat at the bar, when they opened up. I ordered a tea and burger. Eventually when it came out and remade, it did come out hot, fresh, and fully cooked. I do know they were having a busy night, but my food ended up being awesome! I would definitely stop back in if I was in the area. I recommend this spot, if you haven't been here. It's right at the train station. So you can see and hear the train fly through, when you're seating. The building is also very nice, with dark mood lighting; it's definitely a cool spot to stop at.

Great location and really nice interior. Went here for a private event and had the option to choose…read morefrom a prix fix menu. I ordered the vodka pasta and I'm guessing the pasta was fresh because it was very overcooked and essentially mushy. The sauce was good but due to the texture, I almost couldn't eat it. We had a salad with a balsamic dressing which was delicious although we had to ask for extra sauce as it barely had any to begin with. Others had the chicken Milanese which looked delicious and was a great portion size. The sauce on the meatballs was fresh and flavorful but I did not try the meatball itself. I do think this place deserves more than 3 stars just from the flavors and from observing the experience of others, but I can only rate based on what I ate and my own experience. Now that I've seen the full menu, I would consider going back and trying other items.

We went to Luna Stella for dinner. The restaurant is family owned and the pasta is all made in…read morehouse. It was started by a pastry chef turned pasta chef. When we visited they had just switched over to their winter menu. We had crab cakes as appetizers, which did not disappoint . For mains, we had the Mushroom Ravioli and Shrimp Tortellini. Both the pasta were delicious and freshly made! We had several options to choose for dessert. We chose the chocolate lava cake, it was warm and gooey. The service was prompt and our sever was helpful with explaining the menu to us,

We had picked out a different place to have dinner in South Orange Village but it closed early…read more We had walked by the Spot Diner and there was a small group being seated so we jumped in and were promptly seated. After looking around I noticed that the restaurant was empty and it seemed a.bit odd. It happens that we were seated 10 minutes before they were closing. Our waiter said that it was not a problem and continued to explain the menu. This menu has everything you could want for dinner. Items like turkey with mashed potatoes and stuffing or grilled pork chops with apple sauce. The ding room is pretty good size and could easily accommodate large group. The service was excellent and attentive and what was amazing to me is that it was never mentioned of things that were not available. The twin grilled pork chops were juicy and tender served with your choice of vegetables and salad. The turkey dinner was great and the turkey was not dry and of course with mashed potatoes and stuffing. This is a BYOB establishment and they have a discount if you want to purchase wine or beer at a neighboring business. The prices are very reasonable.

I love visiting Maplewood and I've eaten at a few places along this main street but I've walked by…read moreSpot Diner a ton of times without stopping in. This weekend I decided to finally check it out. Spot Diner is located in the middle of a block, sandwiched between other store fronts. A blue awning is set over glass windows in the front. The doorway is a bit awkward, but when you get in you'll see plenty of booths and regular tables to sit at. Even better, you can sit at a counter to the left, one of my favorite features of any diner. I wound up sitting at a booth and it was at an odd time (around 4PM) so it was not crowded. The waitress was there very quickly and she was very nice. The host was cool too. No issues at all with service. The interior of Spot Diner has clearly been renovated in recent time. You can tell at one time it probably looked more like a classic diner but since then the interior has been painted blue and grey (giving off a Greek restaurant vibe) and there are some nice paintings hanging on the walls. I was really there just for a snack so I wound up ordering French Toast (which was still available at this hour). It came out quickly and it was good! One of the challenges with French Toast at any restaurant cooking it thoroughly while not drying it out. Fortunately they did a great job here The outer edge had a nice bit to it while the middle was chewy and cooked properly. Butter and syrup were of course provided on the side. I enjoyed my visit to Spot and I hope to come back for a full, proper breakfast one day!

I've been coming here for years, but ironically never left a review. The food and service here are…read morealways solid, and today's visit was certainly no exception. I came for lunch and appreciated the fact that they had a lunch menu that includes a complimentary cup of soup. Although it was literally 100 degrees outside, the cream of crab soup was the perfect accompaniment to the entree of chicken fajitas and was quite lovely. The fajitas were sizzling hot when they came to the table, the plate was full of chicken, and the dish tasted fantastic. Also, I had a lychee mocktail which was a delight. The Cobb chicken sandwich was also a huge portion and was reminiscent of the salad but instead had a ciabatta bun. Also, our server, Sierra, was so sweet and attentive. All in all, we had an excellent experience per usual and will definitely be back.

Second time coming here. And it's just as average as I remember it. I originally came during the…read morepandemic (2022). Honestly, the design inside and its staff may be their redeeming qualities. Staff was attentive and even though we were seated in the patio they came to check on us often, clearing plates, offering to get us more food/drinks each time. As soon as you sit down, you're met with chips and salsa (pictured). Chips were ok, the salsa had very little flavor or seasoning. I can only describe it as a watered down Tostitos mild salsa (you know - the salsa in the glass jar). Food was average. Extensive menu, but quality varies across dishes. My partner got a steak and eggs, which was not too bad. They nailed the medium rare temperature. And the chimichurri had a good flavor. My quesadilla was OK, with the salsa toppings and side salad being average tasting. I gave this place two tries, I don't think they get a third one. Unsure if I'd return but if I did perhaps it'd be for happy hour drinks (Monday-Friday 4-6P).

My boyfriend and I came here the other evening for our weekday date night . I had been meaning to…read moretry this place for months but didn't get around to it til recently . We had the crispy wings as our appetizer . They were perfectly crispy , no sogginess at all . Next time we are going to try the teriyaki sauce with them. I ordered the peach old fashioned to drink . It was strong but very well done . I really loved the real peach puree ! I ordered the shepherds pie and my bf had the fish sandwich . Both were excellent without weighing us down. The service was awesome and my bf kept saying he wants to come back very soon . Definitely check this spot out if you like pub food with a modern twist .

A great local Irish Bar. Food is great, and staff are very friendly, especially the Owner, Mark…read moreDowling. A great place to watch sports, on multiple T.V.s. A smaller side room for private parties. For more fun check out the Boozy Bingo Brunches, Trivia or Bingo schedules.