The food was delicious. The French fries were outstanding, not like anyplace else. Service was…read moregood. Place wasn't busy because we were there early on a Tuesday, but there seemed to only be one server running around. Poke bowl was great and fresh. Lots of tvs, would be a great spot for football or any sporting event.

Sam's Bar and Grill Review…read more Visiting family in the area, we stopped at Sam's Bar and Grill, and it was fantastic! The food and drinks were amazing. The chicken wings were a highlight--crispy, meaty, and perfectly juicy. The skirt steak was another standout, so tender you could cut it with a butter knife, and packed with flavor. The staff is super friendly and nice and they had live music on Friday. If you're in the area, this spot is definitely worth a visit. I'm already looking forward to coming back for those wings!

One of my favorite restaurants. Great food, great service and very warm and cozy inside. In the…read moresummer love to eat under the trees.

Even with the GPS, it's easy to miss this place. In the middle of a residential section of…read moreWanaque, Tree Tavern appears to be a restaurant masquerading as a house. There's a small bar on one side of the restaurant with some TVs for the local crowd. The place was busy on a Saturday night. We ordered takeout and I opted to go with the cavatelli with broccoli with shrimp. When we paid for the meal, the price we were charged didn't match that of the website. One of the managers showed us there were two menus on the website but was willing to honor the lower price. The meal was OK. There were a decent amount of shrimp and they were of good size. I didn't love the taste of the pasta. The bread that came with the meal was average at best. If I could give an honest review, this place would get 3.5 stars. I would try this place again but probably wouldn't go out of my way.

Had a great experience at Harvest and Ale. The atmosphere is cozy and casual--perfect for a relaxed…read morenight out. Calvin behind the bar was fantastic and made an incredible fresh-squeezed blood orange margarita. The food really stood out. The brie with blueberry sauce was a perfect sweet-savory combo, and the wings were packed with flavor. My burger (loaded with cheddar, egg, and bacon) was massive and cooked just right. Bun also made in house. The homemade pickles had a nice kick, and the haystack onion rings were super crispy. We ended with tiramisu and blueberry cheesecake--both delicious and made in house. Love that everything is farm-to-table. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.

Here's the deal: this location has been several types of restaurants. So happy they finally got a…read moregood one in here!! Upon walking in there's a large bar area to the side with plenty of tables around! Upstairs also has full dining area and bar! My food was mostly apps, the steak filet app, mussels, stuffed mushrooms and the cheese board was excellent! Definitely come back and enjoy other items

Service is always great (I know the service industry well). This is a blue collar bar sitting on a…read moreonce busy paper mill campus. A small stream ran parallel to Ringwood Ave. and had an enormous berm built to create hydro power with a lake.

This place is a hidden gem, small place , great old school style ,great bar, stocked well with any…read moredrink you want. Bartenders and the service were excellent, on top of everything,the food was fantastic,you wouldn't think it from a bar but the steak was sizzling and tasted amazing, the wings perfect. Had an outdoor section that was perfect . Best part it had a huge back room with a full length shuffleboard table and pool table. Crazy part with all that food and drinks our bill for 4 was just under a hundred bucks. I'd like to keep this place hidden lol but it wouldn't be fair, for NFL and College football this will be the place to be! Enjoy.

Fantastic food. Great place to get together with family and friends. Lively atmosphere.read more

Sangria's has been a go-to for us for years for good tapas and sangria, but we've now had issues on…read moreour last two visits, and this most recent one was especially frustrating. The food is still great. We had scallops, chorizo, brussels sprouts, and a flounder ceviche special. Everything was delicious. The ceviche in particular stood out -- fresh, well-portioned, and nicely "cooked" in lime juice. The sangria is still a highlight too. A big carafe, no ice watering it down, served with glasses full of fruit. The problem is the service. They had two servers and one bus person, and it showed. Everyone seemed to be scrambling, and it was hard to get a moment of attention to ask for anything or even be heard. Our food came out in pieces -- three items, then a long delay, then another. The last dish, calamari, never came. When I tried to tell the waiter we didn't want it anymore if it was forgotten, he didn't listen and insisted on bringing it anyway. We ended up waiting even longer, which just made the experience more frustrating. To top it off, they're now adding an operating/service fee (around 3-4%), which wasn't clearly communicated and just showed up on the bill. It's disappointing because the food is still very good, but the service issues -- and now the added fees -- are taking away from the experience. After this visit, we'll think twice before coming back.

Located on Ringwood Ave. in Haskell, Kitchen and Beer Bar prominently stands amongst its nearby…read moresurroundings in the downtown section of Wanaque (Haskell and Wanaque are basically the same town, it's a very odd history). With warmer days expected now that spring is in full swing, Kitchen and Beer Bar has outdoor seating as an option for its guests. Inside dining is on the smaller side, so it's in your best interest to beat the crowds on busy nights. I have eaten here a handful of times over the last two years or so and have nothing but positive things to say. The food is always hot and fresh (even with takeout). The whole staff is very nice and helpful upon your arrival. And for any sports fans out there, there are plenty of TVs playing sports games around the room, giving you another reliable option if you were looking to lounge at a bar for a while and watch some games. I definitely recommend this restaurant/bar to anyone looking for a good American dish with sports bar vibes inside.

Let me be honest -- the service here can be a bit hit or miss depending on the day. But the food?…read moreThat more than makes up for it. I genuinely cannot visit without ordering the buffalo garlic parm bone-in wings. It's a commitment at this point. The flavor combination sounds like it shouldn't work, but trust me -- it absolutely does. Crispy, saucy, and completely addictive. They're the reason I keep coming back. Beyond the wings, the specials are always worth checking out. They rotate regularly and never feel like an afterthought -- each one is something different and genuinely tasty, which keeps every visit feeling fresh. The outdoor seating area is a nice bonus too, with a decent amount of space to spread out and enjoy your meal al fresco. If you can catch them on a good service day, this place really hits. Either way, the food alone is worth the trip.

My boyfriend and I came here after work to give this place a try. Not only was their staff…read morefriendly, but the food was delicious and portions are very generous. Awesome atmosphere and great drinks. I wish I remembered the bartenders name so I could give her a shot out because she made our experience that much better! If you're in the Oakland area, definitely give this place a try!

Stopped for lunch at Doc Watson's in Oakland, NJ and had a great experience. Service was friendly…read moreand quick. We started with the chili, which came with crispy tortilla chips and hit the spot. We ordered two spicy chicken sandwiches. Both had a breaded chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, frizzled onions, and chipotle mayo. One came with bacon and maple fries, the other with regular fries. Everything was hot, flavorful, and satisfying. Solid lunch stop with good food and great service.

Can only speak to the Sunday brunch as I've only been here one time since they changed over to a…read moretavern. Arrived at 11:45 AM and music went on at noon. A lovely solo guitarist whom didn't play too loud and was the perfect backdrop to brunch. Also engaged with the patrons to see if they had any requests. Parking is super easy as not only do you have their lot but you can also park within the shopping center at Boulder run. We arrived at the perfect time because there was a steady flow of people coming in through the rest of the afternoon and it got quite busy. Our waiter, whose name I did not catch, was very attentive and pleasant. He went over the menu and I appreciated that they had their regular menu items in addition to the brunch menu of selections. We all opted for brunch except for one in our party who had the burger, which was fantastic. I do wish the breakfast potatoes were cooked a little more crispy, but flavor was on point.

Could definitely offer more vegetarian options. Had the arugula salad with quinoa, feta, asparagus…read more It was 2 lbs of arugula with a teaspoon each of "the good stuff" , dressing was just okay. Considered the veggie burger but there was no description, just "our blend" which could mean just about anything (ask any vegetarian) I've had my share of lousy veggie burgers after so many decades and it's generally not the kind of thing most servers can describe well. On the other hand, husband loved his burger and staff was very friendly.

Good food for a local bar, friendly service. Just don't come hangry!…read more This seems to be a hangout for regulars chatting at the bar, with a small menu of appetizers, burgers and sandwiches. We came on a Friday evening, tired and hungry, so waiting for food wasn't something we wanted. But wait we did. However, when we eventually got our food, we were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the burger patty, and the grilled cheese accompaniment to the tomato bisque (especially since they said there was no more of the chili I ordered). The staff came over several times to check in which was appreciated. The food and service saved the experience for us! Prices were also reasonable. They have outdoor seating as well, which is where most people chose. If they were a more well-run establishment they could take this to the next level. Parking is around the corner of the Characters restaurant and seems to be plentiful.

PROS: The staff was nice, food was good, food came out fast, it was a full bar…read more CONS: It was a small place that only holds a few tables OVERALL: I would come back here, as long as it wasn't crowded. There's even free parking in the lot next to the place