The Hutton has been on my list of spots to try for so long, but out of sight out of mind sometimes…read more We finally took a short walk and landed here for dinner over the weekend. On a Saturday evening there was quite a long wait for the patio but the 3 picnic tables outside were free and clear...perfect! Delicious food Great cocktails Kindest staff that brought water out for our pup All good things. We got the apple guac to start and loved that it was like a sweeter, chuckier guacamole. It was served with plantain chips and great for a hotter night app. For my main, I got the Grain Bowl. So good, so filling and I had plenty left over for lunch the next day. It had quinoa, tofu, chickpeas, yams, and a green goddess dressing. This will officially be added to the rotation of lunch/dinner spot. Cannot wait to come back.

Finally stopped at the Hutton for some food. I've been walking past this place for the past year or…read moreso. We ordered the burger LTO and the chicken caprese. The sides were Caesar salad and fries. It was delicious, the server was quick and attentive making sure we were happy with our meal. The presentation of the food was superb it was a nice stop and I am sure I'll be back at some point. Seemed to be a nice dive bar in the heights not many places like this in the area.

amazing amazing amazing! i hosted my mom's 50th birthday here and the service was incredible, the…read morefood was delicious (and great portions as well!), and we had a private room which allowed for the party to feel intimate as we had our own space to celebrate! Daizy the general manger was extremely helpful and lovely to coordinate with. Justin, our server was excellent and friendly. They were very upfront with pricing as well. They made sure to make the night go as smooth as possible and were able to be flexible with any last minute changes. 10/10 experience!

Nice looking place dimly lit with a good ambiance The food…read morewas pretty good. Not excellent but good The wait staff was very nice and didn't hurry us out of there even though the place was packed. Would definitely go back

4 stars: Great service and atmosphere, with an uneven kitchen…read more Service was a 5 and food a 3, so I'm landing on 4. The front of house was warm and welcoming, and our server was one of the best we've had all year. I wish I'd gotten his name, because he's a true pro and they're lucky to have him. The mussels were excellent, and the old fashioned cocktail was very well made. The accompanying bread was a letdown, though. It didn't taste homemade as mentioned, or at least it wasn't their best work. The entrées were where things went further south. The crab mafaldi looked and tasted like it had five times the capers it should have, and their brine seemed to have made its way into the whole dish. We couldn't get past the first bite. The snapper was a nice piece of fresh fish with a good sear, but it was overcooked and dry inside, and it had no salt. Our server and the kitchen kindly obliged when we asked to swap the pasta for the Wagyu burger, and they made another thoughtful gesture for the inconvenience. The burger was delicious and well executed. The special hand-cut fries they treated us to, unfortunately, had no salt at all. I'd planned to try the corn cheesecake, but after the entrées I wasn't in the mood for dessert. Still, the atmosphere is lovely and the potential is obvious, so we'll definitely be back.

Met a girlfriend here for a belated birthday dinner. Even though the restaurant opened about a year…read moreago, it was both of our first times here. We came on a Tuesday night, and the restaurant was very empty. Maybe it was the end of summer, the rainy weather, or simply a slower night, but there wasn't much of a crowd. It's also about five minutes away from all the restaurants on Newark Ave, so perhaps it doesn't get quite as much foot traffic. The restaurant itself is very pretty - neutral colors, high ceilings, and dim lighting make for a really charming atmosphere. Our server was friendly, thorough, and very chatty when walking us through the menu. I believe he was the only server for the entire restaurant, though, so it took quite a while for our drinks to arrive from the bar. Once we ordered our food, however, everything came out very quickly, almost so quickly that I wondered if some of the dishes had already been prepared and were simply waiting to be served. We decided to share four dishes. First was the ahi tuna aguachile. Our waiter described it as being similar to a tuna crudo, but it came out in small chunks, and I didn't really see or taste the mango. This was our least favorite dish of the night. The street corn croquettes were our second least favorite. They arrived lukewarm and didn't really deliver much in the way of street corn flavor. I think they could benefit from a drizzle of Mexican crema and a sprinkle of chili powder or Tajín to bring those flavors out more. Our favorite savory dish was the honey-miso ricotta toast. The flavors were really nice, although I wish the focaccia pieces were larger or that there were at least four instead of three. We also shared the gnocchetti sardi pasta which was just okay. It wasn't particularly flavorful and felt pretty average overall. At $27, I'd much rather have a homemade pasta at Corto. Our second favorite dish of the night was actually dessert. There were only three options, and we were initially on the fence about ordering anything, but I'm glad we went with the toasted marshmallow crème brûlée. It was delicious. Our server also generously comped the dessert after learning we were celebrating my birthday, which was a really nice and unexpected gesture. From the restaurant's website, it looks like the menu changes regularly, and I think there is a lot of potential here. The space is charming, the service was friendly, and there are some good ideas on the menu. Unfortunately, nothing we ate really wowed us, and there weren't any other dishes our waiter described that left us wishing we had ordered them. Overall, I'd give this place another try, especially if the menu continues to evolve. Hopefully we just caught them on a particularly slow night and the restaurant is doing better than the nearly empty dining room suggested. For now, though, this feels like a solid 3-star experience: great ambiance, friendly service, but food that was mostly just average.

Our server was really sweet and thorough in explaining to us questions we had about the menu. The…read moreaesthetics of The Roxy is warm, welcoming, modern, and provided a comfortable dining experience for diners both at the bar and at the table. The Ricotta Gnocchi came after about 15 minutes and was deliciously creamy, and cooked perfectly where it was both tender and provided a chewy texture which we found enjoyable. The portion was on the smaller side which we were informed by our server. It also looked very pretty as well! The duck breast and the faroe island salmon both came after another 20 minutes, which took quite a while since they weren't really that busy at the time. The duck breast was tender with a crispy skin that was paired deliciously with its cherry jus, so I highly recommend getting that! However, the salmon was overcooked and quite bland compared to the other two, which was quite disappointing and left us feeling hungry despite spending over 100 for 3 dishes. Although we enjoyed some of their selections, the high price tag did not really justify both the ricotta gnocchi appetizer-like portion, and the underwhelming and bland faroe island salmon. The Roxy has potential of being amazing, so I hope they take into consideration this review to continue to improve and change up their menu. Their menu is ever evolving, so they're definitely worth a visit if their updated menu appeals to you! Thank you for reading and best of luck! (:

Came here on Valentines day hoping for a romantic dinner not realizing it was a pre-fix menu with…read morenothing we wanted to try. We sat by the bar and enjoyed the cocktail while listening to a young man playing the piano. We liked the ambiance and overall vibe of the restaurant. We look forward to coming back on a regular day to try the food.

Note: this review is simply for the ambiance and drinks. I did not order any food…read more Rooftop at Exchange has imo some of the better views of the Manhattan skyline. It could definitely be a bit hard to find initially, but there are signs on the sidewalk. It seems like they used to dress code, but have become more accommodating and have let many come in to enjoy the view. I was greeted very warmly by the bouncer, and felt welcomed. It was a bit hard to get the attention of the bartenders, but they were busy with several customers. Each cocktail was around $18, and mocktails around $13-$14. I am used to these city prices, but can admit if you're not from this area it can be quite steep. I'd say, join for the views and a once in a while splurge for a fun night out B^)

Have been to this location for the 4th of July in the past and was beyond excited to go back again…read more I was deeply disappointed and angered by the way management managed the influx of reservations and walk ins. I had an 8:30 reservation and arrived 30 minutes prior (according to their strict directions via text). I waited in line for an hour and 15 minutes and only received a wristband as the fireworks were going off and after arguing with the manager Jude. He consistently let walk ins in before dealing with any reservations. We also paid 35 dollars in advance. Once I got up to the rooftop, I was informed I would have to wait longer as they were kicking people out of our table. I asked to speak with a manager and again was forced to wait 35 minutes and witnessed a hostess quit mid shift. I do want to note, while waiting in line, a kind security guard informed me that the manager was letting people in who were late to their reservation. For example, a couple came at 8:00 for their 7:15 reservation and were let in. This was a horrible experience and will never be back. I understand the craziness of the 4th of July but this could have been avoided. Do not spend your money here, there are plenty of amazing places in Jersey City. Check out District! We went there instead and it was 10/10.

Great place to visit when in NJ…read more Great steakhouse with amazing views and an awesome atmosphere! The steak was cooked perfectly, the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. Definitely a great spot to enjoy a fantastic meal while taking in beautiful New Jersey views. Highly recommend! The fries are skinny and cooked to perfection, the steak was good too!

This is one of the best places if you want to go somewhere with an amazing view of the skyline. I…read moresat by the bar and had a good view, even though it was a bit rainy/cloudy. The food was decent, wish they had a better selection but I mainly went for the drink and bar. I ordered the lychee martini and they were decent. The service is not good at all, the bartender had a stank attitude and was incredibly inattentive.

A charming and peaceful place. My friend and I went for their dinner and I can honestly say it was…read morea smooth and calmly experience. The place is open, airy and has plenty of seating in and outdoors. Not many parking spots available but if you're walking distance I recommend . The prices were decent and affordable for the area and it was also absolutely delicious. I ordered two Mocktails, and the skirt steak ( I was hungover lol) and my friend got a cocktail with the spicy burger. 10/10 The staff were friendly and welcoming and gracious. I will most certainly be coming back in the future and advised all of you to check it out

Cool brunch spot in Jersey City near our place. The ambiance was pretty cool. We decided to sit…read moreinside due to the heat, but got plenty of sunlight either way. After getting some mimosas, we ordered some deviled eggs to split while I separated away to order my pancakes. The deviled eggs were pretty tasty. Love the design of them. The pancakes hit the best. Not too sweet and just the right amount of berry compost. I'd recommend this place for weekend brunch if you can. Service is also pretty quick too.

My family and I went last night to Lobster night . We had an amazing and super awesome experience…read more!!! I have to say the starters had excellent choices . I had the lobster crab cake !! So , fresh and so delicious ! Every bite had lobster in it ... no fillers . Some of my family members had lobster egg rolls . I tried a bite of one of the juicy lobster rolls and it was so delectable. I had the 2 lb. Lobster and it was so succulent, tender and moist. It was so delicious ! We also ordered asparagus, potatoes, truffle Mac and cheese that truly added more flavors to our lobster fest . Finally, dessert was amazing ! We had chocolate cake with walnuts and a mouth watering key lime dessert that added pure joy to our dinner experience Pablo our waiter really was very attentive to our every need . This evening exceeded our expectations and the vibe and lobster decor really showed their attention to detail. I absolutely recommend 87 Sussex ! You will have a pleasant experience and be surprisingly pleased !!!!

Have frequented 87 Sussex multiple times since it opened - each time has been exceptional, no…read morecomplaints. Finally--Jersey City residents no longer need to shlep into NYC for top tier cuisine. Cocktails, service, innovative mouth-watering menu...87 Sussex really is without reproach. Definitely order the chocolate for dessert!

Service was good. Nice location easily found parking. Reasonably priced…read more I was however very disappointed in the food. I had parmasean stuffed chicken very overcooked and tough. My friend had the chicken sandwich and tater tots. Fish very overcooked tater tots very mushy and under cooked. Cute neighborhood place to go for drinks just skip the food

Not only do I appreciate that there were a few vegan/plant-based options for me, they were…read moreabsolutely delicious and far better quality preparation than I've gotten at most other restaurants I've been to. Especially for a restaurant that has an omnivore menu - the vegan items were actually amazingly good! I got the seasoned fried tofu and cauliflower bites from the starter menu, and both my omnivorous boyfriend and his brother were also impressed with them. My boyfriend and his brother got meat items and also raved about how good their dishes were - not just the entrees but also the sides as well. We were also impressed that such good food came at a very affordable price. Our server (who may have been the owner) was very friendly and came to check on us multiple times while we were eating and refilled our water glasses. We came at an off-time, so it wasn't busy at all. There was music in the background but it wasn't super loud or anything, so we could comfortably have conversations with each other without needing to talk louder.

Living in Downtown Jersey City, my fiancée and I always wanted to give this place a shot for…read morebrunch. We saw how it looked during happy hour, but were equally curious about the food. We finally had the opportunity to do so on a quiet Easter Sunday. First, the interior looks pretty amazing. A lot of history behind all the architecture and they did a good job preserving it. Because it was raining and chilly, we couldn't see the rooftop, but I can see the appeal. To start, we got an assortment of small muffins for the table. That was a nice touch. They were good too. For brunch, we each ordered omelettes. I got the Jalapeño & Cheddar while my fiancée got the mushroom and spinach omelette. We ended up complementing the items quite well. I did end up enjoying her omelette well. The vegetables were definitely fresh and cooked quite well. My omelette was nice and cheesy, how I like it. The jalapeños didn't have a crazy kick, but enough to satisfy. The potatoes were good too. There's no real coffee menu here (which is a slight miss), but I did enjoy the freshly squeezed orange juice as a nice change. I will be back.

I have a friend who, despite being full Korean, always craves American diner fare when we meet up…read more I don't know why...and frankly, I'm afraid to ask. I just tell myself that my dewy glass skin reminds him of frying oil. Anyway, the last time we got together, he picked Skinner's Loft for brunch. I was ready to write the place off, but I was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was. Skinner's isn't going to win World's Best anything, but it's a solid neighborhood spot with big portions for decent prices. The Buttermilk Pancakes were large, fluffy and satisfying. My Croque Monsieur was perfectly crispy and loaded with delicious melted bechamel, gruyere and prosciutto. One of the tastiest Croque Monsieurs I've had, including the ones I enjoyed living in France, and certainly bigger than its Manhattan counterparts. The Crispy Shrimp & Bacon Sandwich was also a pleasant taste bomb of basil, dill & cucumber remoulade, tomatoes, and, of course, bacon. Bottom line: Skinner's offers a brunch that's tastier and more affordable than many NYC joints. When you're hungover on a Sat morning, this might be the best place for you.