LOVE the vibe here. It's cozy but upscale. The lighting is perfect, and the happy hour even…read morebetter. I'm commenting solely on our happy hour experience. My colleagues got the lobster roll + champagne and I got the "sliders" with a side of truffle fries. They had happy hour prices for drinks as well, so we got a few glasses of wine and cocktails. The happy hour prices are a great deal. Especially the lobster roll + champagne!! Service is very quick. The staff attentive despite the crowd. The sliders were the biggest (pleasant) surprise. They were HUGE. Almost the size a full size burger. One of the owners stopped by and laughed that it was the only size buns they had --- but it's seriously such a great + tasty deal! Honestly would come back for these happy hour sliders alone! Overall we had a great time here. Haven't tried any of their main dishes, but judging from happy hour alone, this place is one to return to.

They change the menu everyday. I came for the red snapper, but they gave me half a filet. The size…read morewas so small that I ended up ordering two entrees. Dunno why it's appetiser sized. I came here before last year and they gave you an entire red snapper. Hit or miss depending on what's on the menu. Better for meat than fish. I didn't like my chicken Milanese which I ordered after my bite sized red snapper meal. Like if I'm ordering food, I at least want 1 filet size, not half a filet!!

Drinks were very good! Mojito was very good! The steak and…read morefries great! and the grouper taco was very very good! Looking forward to our next visit.

Maize has a wonderful ambiance, especially on a cool winter evening where you can gaze out to the…read moretrain tracks and snowy Westfield downtown. Though residing in a small former train station, it doesn't feel overly cramped, and the service was attentive enough to keep people moving. The meal itself felt a little over the top, with lots of flavors that didn't always meld well. We started with Nachos with Manchego Queso, which were not worth $18 even though the flavor was good. The order wasnt quite enough for two hungry people, though we also didn't opt for additional protein on top. We went with tacos for our main dish, and there we found the chicken to be the clear winner. The meat was hot, juicy, and complete with a hint of spice that brought the heat in all the right ways. Unfortunately, the brisket felt like the opposite experience, suffering from a sauce that had far too earthy of a flavor, which wasn't well-balanced with the cilantro that covered the meat. I needed to douse these ones in the spicy side sauce to make them palatable. Finally, we tried maize fries out of curiosity. I am no longer curious about corn fries - they were bland, with a texture and look of a French toast stick but with none of the satisfying taste. If I returned, I'd do it for drinks in the beautiful bar area. But when the drinks are done and it's time to eat, I'd recommend hitting the tracks.

I sat in the back room so I could hear my friend speak and wouldn't be too close to the band, and…read morewe were the only ones in the whole back of the restaurant from 6:30 PM until we left around 10:30 PM. It was a nice, quiet space, and the live music on a Tuesday was a pleasant touch- they played some Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel, among other classics. Unfortunately, the food was hit or miss. The bread that came out was terrible- hard, inedible, and honestly better left off the table. The brie and raspberry in puff pastry was okay but unimpressive, with very little cheese inside. It didn't even look like they used egg wash on the puff pastry. At least make it nice, give it a golden glow. On the bright side, the lobster ravioli was delicious, and my friend enjoyed his mussels with chorizo, though he felt the chorizo was lacking. He didn't expect it to come on a bed of penne, while the portion was generous he was avoiding pasta. None of the desserts sounded appealing enough to try. As for drinks, my smoky old-fashioned was so overwhelmingly smoky that I had a lingering campfire aftertaste in my mouth longer than I would have liked. Overall, if you're looking for a quiet spot with live music, it's not a bad choice. But the food and drinks were inconsistent, and I wouldn't rush back.

Nice place for drinks. It tends to be an older crowd. They usually have live music too. It's a…read morelittle bit of a dive.

Beautiful and upscale restaurant with modern, sophisticated touches. My husband and I have been…read morehere several times for brunch, and most recently we hosted a private event in the main dining area. Everything was fantastic - from the early stages of planning to the day of the party, our event coordinator Isabel helped make the entire experience seamless and stress-free. On the day of the event, everything went smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests commented how friendly and attentive the service was. We have no complaints and are very grateful to the entire team for making our event so special. We look forward to returning again soon!

This is a lovely, upscale restaurant that's great for special occasions. It's spacious, with high…read moreceilings and cloth upholstered seats. To start, our table shared the burrata. It was light and fresh. For my main, I had the avocado toast. This was a unique preparation with hummus and almonds. The bread was quite soft. It was tasty and filling. The accompanying crispy breakfast potatoes were excellent. Perfect texture with a nice crisp bite. The portion sizes of all of the dishes were very generous. Our table also ordered the tres leches french toast, chicken waffle, and pappardelle, and everyone was satisfied. A couple of people ordered sides of eggs and bacon and they were able to accommodate that as well. To drink, I had a couple of the non-alcoholic cocktails. They were both quite good. For dessert, I loved the creme brûlée, which was smooth and creamy, with a crunchy caramelized top layer. Our waiter was patient and prompt with requests. We really enjoyed the meal!

I would Definitely recommend. Good happy hour Friendly bartenders great Drinks!! Wings are amazing!!read more

The Station is great! Awesome pub for food and beer, and a wide variety of drink selections on tap…read more Service is good as the waiters regularly check in on you. Great space to get together for a casual night of food and drinks. Has a good tv section for viewing games and music wasn't too loud.

Medium to large venue that sits at the corner of a Main Street. Metered street parking on the main…read morestreet & limited parking on the closest side street. Typical "Mexican" restaurant interior with both high top seating & standard table seating. Staff were friendly and efficient, drinks were nice a strong. Food was good and this place could definitely be a local spot to go to on a whim. We had Quesadillas de Birria, Volcano Burrito-which they cut up and classify it as "sushi burritos," and Margaritas. It is important to note that the complimentary chips and salsa were good. Everything was good and I would suggest if someone was asking for something in the area, albeit I would run back here on a normal day. Nothing against the venue, please do not think that, it's just not my overall preferred type of food. Grades: Complimentary Chips & Salsa: B+ Quesadillas de Birria: A Volcano Burrito: B+ Margarita: A

Came to La Colina Mexican Cantina on Halloween and had such a fun experience! The staff got into…read morethe spirit with the cutest little costumes, and we even got to vote for our favorites. My partner and I tried the margarita flight which did not disappoint. For dinner, we had tostadas, the enchiladas in the green sauce, which were flavorful and satisfying, and we finished with churros for dessert sweet, crispy, and just what we needed to end the meal. The vibe was lively and welcoming, I loved the art they had inside. The staff was attentive and friendly, and the food and drinks did not disappoint. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.

Best kept secret. Most people go for the live music not realizing they have some amazing bites! All…read morethe food is Louisiana authentic Cajun food. Try the alligator bites or the seafood étouffée both really unique and delicious and perfectly matched with a wide selection of beer and wine. Definitely worth a try and the music is always a bonus. The atmosphere is very cool and the staff very friendly.

Crossroads is deserving of 4 stars, the food isn't something to write home about but it's great…read morehaving a nice local live music venue to go to and they have awesome acts come. I enjoyed a 90s alt rock group, Pink Floyd tribute and zeppelin tribute here. Definitely reserve a table if you don't want to stand for hours when they have a really popular act. When it's busy, you might be stuffed like sardines in a tin can. However on a quieter night, more empty tables and breathing room. They also have 2 darts boards that are cute. I had a smoked old fashioned which was strong AF, a Shirley temple (yes my friends make fun of me for ordering a kid drink- but that's ok!), and a non alcoholic mojito which was also surprisingly decent. The chicken tenders come in a massive bowl (portion size is enough for two), as do the French fries (the bowl is practically trough sized, we barely made a dent in it). Server was friendly and on top of things all night.

Stopped here to meet up with friends, and after visiting a few times, I can honestly say the…read moreexperience really depends on your server. On a previous visit, we placed our order, but our waiter disappeared after bringing drinks and food. When the food arrived, we were missing serving utensils, and it was difficult to track him down. It made the whole experience feel a bit frustrating. This time was completely different. Our server was attentive, proactive, and present. She checked in regularly, made sure we had clean plates, and refilled water without us having to ask, though most of us were busy enjoying our cocktails. That level of service made a noticeable difference. We usually come during happy hour, so it does get crowded. The space itself has a fun vibe. The trees in the center of the room are wrapped in lights, which gives the place a slightly magical feel. If you sit at the bar, you will miss that feature, but that is where the happy hour specials are. We ordered a variety of appetizers: - Brussels sprouts: very greasy and overly salted. 3/5 stars - Loaded nachos: also greasy, with heavily fried chips. 3/5 stars - Guacamole: a hit at the table. Thick, creamy, and well-balanced. 4.5/5 stars - Spinach artichoke dip: another favorite. Rich, creamy, and satisfying. 4.5/5 stars - Beet salad: red and golden beets with a port wine vinaigrette were excellent. The women loved it, the men were less enthusiastic. 4.5/5 stars Drinks: - Kane Head High beer: solid choice for craft beer. 4/5 stars - Spring Spritz: A generous pour of Prosecco with limoncello and a splash of club soda. 4.5/5 stars - Banana Old Fashioned: Tasted more like straight bourbon on the rocks, with little to no banana flavor coming through. 3/5 stars - Chocolate martini: Ask for cream on the side and add it yourself. It softens the drink and enhances the chocolate, making it smooth and indulgent. 5/5 stars The atmosphere is lively and loud, with televisions everywhere playing different channels, so there is always something to watch. Overall, it is a fun spot, especially for happy hour, but the service can really make or break your experience.

Stopped by Stage House for lunch while in Union for an errand. My friend lives in Union and…read morerecommended this place for lunch. We specified we wanted some place that would have a large bar area and tavern food and this place checked those boxes. I was blown away by how big this place is inside. I didn't even see how big the one side of the dining area is since we were on the opposite side where the bar is. Their bar was really big and there were plenty of high top tables too in the bar area. It was pretty busy for a nice Saturday afternoon with March Madness basketball on, yet they only had 1 one bartender. She did her best though to hustle around and was very friendly and had a positive attitude whenever we asked for things. They have plenty of big TVs. In addition to how big it was inside, I noticed they have a huge outdoor patio area as well with tables and a large bar with seating and an outdoor TV. It would be a fun place to check out in warmer weather. For food, we shared the brussels sprouts to start - I liked the chili sauce and the pickled onions. Decent portion. For food, we each got sandwiches. I had the brisket grilled cheese with fries. The sandwich was really good. My husband got the mountainside dip with onion rings. He said the sandwich was pretty good. The onion rings were not very good. There was something off with their batter - they were very thick and didn't have the right crispiness to them. He wishes he just stuck to fries instead of the $3 upcharge for the rings. All in all, we had a mostly pleasant and comfortable visit here. The one annoying thing was this large party seated not far behind us that had several school age boys - the kids were starting to get really loud and were running around at the end. I wish management would have said something to the family - the parents were oblivious to it or just didn't care. There were a few large parties at the restaurant celebrating something with children - I would recommend they sit large parties like this further away from the bar area for the enjoyment of adults just trying to enjoy themselves at the bar. The restaurant is plenty big enough to do this!

Pretty sure this place is rated NJ's best bar and I can see why! It has a the super divey bar…read moreatmosphere, and still has great food selection. Theres even an outside tent set up if you want to hang out there. It gets super crowded, but again, I can see why! It reminds me of your classic dive bar atmosphere, super nice bartenders, and just the place to be! If you're looking for a low key night with some brews, this is your go to! Parking is limited when the tents are set up in the back, but you can find street parking on the side streets.

Very rude customer service. I called to ask if they serve food and what time last call would be…read more The woman who answered was extremely rude and hung up on me mid-conversation. When I called back to clarify that I was simply asking about last call for food and mentioned that hanging up on customers is inappropriate, she told me not to call back. For a place that presents itself as trendy and inviting, this kind of behavior is completely unacceptable. I live nearby and would have been a regular customer, but after this experience, I have no interest in returning. Very disappointing and disrespectful.

**Green Monster Sauce has Avocado**…read more I usually stop by their Westwood location and get their hotdogs. They're fairly priced and pretty good. However, I was in Westfield with my wife today and we decided to order. It was early afternoon and after placing 2 orders they came back with certain hotdogs not available. So their website was inaccurate. On the 3rd order, I decided to get a Cheeseburger and my wife a Cheesesteak. You would think that a Cheesesteak would be what you expect, it's not something that's uncommon. 1950s had this Green Monster Sauce that everyone was raving about. So we thought, okay, it looks good. When we picked up our order and were finally eating our meal, my wife realized that the Green Monster Sauce had Avocado. She's allergic to Avocado! We are typically cautious when ordering due to allergies, but in no way prior to ordering we had an ounce of thought that a Cheesesteak would contain Avocado. Going back to the restaurant to explain the situation we were met with resistance and unwillingness to assist with the matter. And during this time the website had update the name from Green Monster Sauce to Monster Avocado Sauce... really?... anyone can do a google search and see this was marketed for weeks as Green Monster Sauce. I'd hate to think that they changed it on the spot while giving us a hard time regarding the order. But when you put the pieces together, what else happened? They finally remade the order and substituted the "Green Monster Sauce" to Chipotle Sauce with a 10% discount in price. Fair? I think not. But because we were in town for an event and hungry, we opted to just go with it so we can have our meal. Although I enjoy their hotdogs and their burger, due to this experience, I will never be coming back.

Super cute spot in Westfield. They have self service kiosks that make ordering a breeze. The place…read morewas relatively empty when my group entered and it was spotless and clean. I had a hotdog with ketchup, sauerkraut, and candied bacon. Nice size hot dog and the toppings were plentiful and delicious. The bread was fresh. The highlight of my visit was the staff. Jessica was at the front counter and she was such a pleasure to meet. Every restaurant needs a Jessica! She was so friendly, bubbly and full of life. I'm introverted but I was so comfortable just chatting away with her the entire time we waited for food. Additional members of the staff came up front and they were so kind and friendly as well. I think I found my new hot dog spot!