In my constant quest for great Happy Hours - featuring healthy, tasty food options & drinks, at a…read morereasonable price - in an elegant/fun vibe atmosphere, with awesomeservice (of course!) - City Perch hit all these! We went for Friday Happy Hour (3 - 6pm) for the first time. Parking garage was easy - and free (restaurant validates) We were greeted by an elegant hostess and kindly directed to the Bar or High tops.... we like the bar so we can make new friends. The Bartender (Carolina) was attentive and lively and made a great Manhattan! We tried several food items (see pictures) and each one was delightful - tasty and nicely presented. We met some great people and the GM also greeted us as we left (dressed impeccably & very professional) If you're looking for a wonderful Happy Hour... this one is great! Will return!

I enjoyed my meal here. The food was well made and good. I enjoyed the crab cake sandwich as my…read moreentree and the calamari and cauliflower as my appetizer. Service was great. They have a bar. Ambiance is nice and big. I'm assuming the time I visited (1:30) maybe was deadish due to it being more of a dinner spot. It's a big restaurant but surprisingly many tables were open at the time I came. Not a problem at all for me but something to keep in mind if you want a lively atmosphere for brunch.

Came here on a Saturday night after dinner. Found Five Twelve on Yelp and Google. Reviews mentioned…read morethat they have good cocktails so wanted to try them out. Once you enter, there are tables and bar seating. The place is dark and has TVs to watch games and streaming DJs that play music. It's kinda loud but you can easily chat with someone without yelling. I started with the Latenight Fashion ($16) which was very good. And then I got the Stop and smell the grass ($16) which is a vodka based cocktail, solid. Overall had a good experience and would recommend if you want to hit up a lively cocktail bar. Will be back to try out the food. * Food is served here * Street parking

Another great visit to Five Twelve. Cozy & friendly little place that has never failed. Service was…read morequick & efficient offering suggestions off menu. Mine was a spicy chicken sandwich with cheese. Add to this an exceptional smoked old fashioned. Nice conversation after.

Decided to try this place and I ordered the katsudon, yakisoba, raw octopus and hand roll sushi. I…read morewould say this place is pretty average, I did like the hand roll and octopus it was very fresh and tasty. They do have happy hour til 8pm on their drinks and some appetizers including the raw octopus and hand roll we got.

I see there are mixed reviews regarding food and service. This review is solely based on a sushi…read morepickup order. I ordered over the phone for pickup and the woman who answered was very professional, clear, and friendly. I could tell it was a busy, lively night from the background noise. Yet she was very attentive. She read my order back to me before hanging up. When I arrived I was greeted right away and led to the pickup station, where my food was waiting for me. I ordered two spicy tuna rolls and a spicy salmon roll. The sushi was some of the best I've ever had! Very fresh and nice spice level. I normally don't like salmon rolls but they were sooo good I thought they got the order wrong; like no way this is salmon. It had the perfect amount of spicy mayo. Solid place for sushi and I will definitely return.

Have dined here twice in the past few months, which says a lot. Atmosphere is very modern with…read moreMiami vibes. Service is very top shelf, as you would expect at a high end restaurant. Food is solid and I'd say lines up with the price point which is high, but not out of reach. Pictures here is the Wood Fired Chicken, which my wife raved about. I had short ribs with mash potatoes which were delicious. I've also had the Spicy Rigaroni Alla Vodka which was amazing with just the right amount of kick. Side note, the location in the heart of Fort Lee is home to a variety restaurants and cafes and a parking garage is validated when you dine here, so very convenient. Looking forward to returning soon.

To begin with, we had a reservation for 9:30PM, last call at 9:45PM and the restaurant closes at 11…read morePM. To be considerate of the staff and timing, we looked over the menu on the way there so we would be ready to order immediately upon being seated. However, after being seated and brought water, it took nearly 20 minutes before a server even came to our table to provide the complimentary bread and take our order. It's also important to note that this was one of the last reservation slots of the night, and there were only about 4-5 occupied tables in the restaurant. Two of those tables seemed to just be there for drinks, yet every other table was being attended to and served regularly while our table was overlooked. We were the youngest of all the tables and dressed accordingly and they seemed to pay more attention to the table of men in button ups and suits. According to other reviews, seems like this isn't the first time they pick and choose who they want to provide good service for. We ordered a good amount of food which are shown in the pics below to be shared with 2 of my close friends and myself. Props to the bartender, the Espresso Martini from here has to be one of the best we've tried!! We ordered the steak Medium Rare, and received it back perfectly cooked. It was seasoned well but wish it came with a more generous serving of the veggies, The Oysters tasted very fresh and sweet which we also loved! Pastas were very flavorful but definitely way over priced for a serving enough for just one person unless you're planning to share everything family style. Ambiance of place is very nice and aesthetic and was pleased with the food, the only reason why this place is getting a 3/5 star is because of the service we had received. Note: They also add auto gratuity of 20%... which is another reason. For that I expect better service than what we received... it felt like there was little incentive to provide quality service when the tip was already guaranteed regardless of the overall experience. Hopefully next time we come back we will receive way better attentiveness.

Let's start with the positives: the food was decent. I had the eggplant rollatini appetizer and my…read moredate had a salad. We both enjoyed our choices. Also the parking was great. The service? What service? The bartender made cameos behind the bar at random intervals. Most of the time, she was nowhere to be found. The bar was littered with empty glasses that sat there for the duration. I had to hunt her down for the check. I also didn't care for the location of the men's bathroom; literally right next to the bar. We also had to move our seats once because the opposite side of bar near the men's room was right next to the front door. It was freezing and the couple next to us had their coats on the entire time. PASS.

After exploring a historic house in nearby Alpine, this longstanding establishment on Route 9 has…read morebeen on my radar, and we decided on lunch today. Established in 1969 on the site of the former Bicycle Club, Giovanni's Bicycle Club features irresistible flavors of Italian cuisine from family recipes using the finest ingredients. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable but was not necessary on a Sunday. Upon entering this two-story building, my partner and I were greeted by the host, and a few patrons were enjoying their meal on two enclosed outside patio decks with fans in the summer, so we joined them. The windows could be raised for that inclement weather, and heaters turned on when needed. They do have a main dining room, with the front bar much fancier. A few small bicycle artifacts make the place memorable and unique. We decided on the Philly Cheesesteak and Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad. Complimentary bread with dipping oil started our meal. The food was tasty with a healthy portion. The price was a bit pricey. The service was friendly; our server was Buket. We could recommend this place.

I love this place!! The food is delicious, alcohols are reasonably priced . Love the interior decor…read moreand nostalgia vibe. Staff is very friendly. Definitely recommend and we will be returning!

New owner/partner is family of Jumong and he is a great guy. Food is great and good vibes. I…read morewould definitely return and highly recommended if you are feeling some Pocha food or just food in general with some Soju.

15/10. This spot is PHENOMINAL. Would definitely come back to this area just to eat at Karden…read more Ambiance -- definitely upscale but not so upscale that it's snobby. Very clean, comfortable seating, medium volume. Service -- very attentive! Not so much that you feel pressured to leave or order. Very precise. I asked for the sweetest cocktail on the menu, and my server came back with a specific answer. No guessing games. Food -- OUT OF THIS WORLD. Seafood Udon is a must have. The sauce is so creamy and perfect, with a slight kick! 100/10, would make an excuse to fly out her to come again.

KARDEN @ Ridgefield…read more A great place for girls' gathering with its modern ambience and somewhat fusion dishes. We had Cream udong with cod roe : Not too thick cream and with the salty cod roe, it gave the umami. (But, quite unfamiliar with squash and eggplant in it.) Stir fried pork with octopus ($47 for 2) Large hot pan and stir fried onions to give it sweetness. Looks very spicy but very tolerant level. After we were half way through, they asked if we wanted to fry some rice. (Additional charge $9) Then the beef tartare with buckwheat noodles. I have always loved their beef tartare and it was well complemented with the noodle and veggies ($38).

Awesome Mexican restaurant. Came here and ordered the "Sizzzling Molcajete" which consists in carne…read moreasada, pollo, ajo shrimp, chorizo, roasted chiles, cactus, avocado, oaxaca cheese, rice, beans, and more. It was delicious and its presentation was superb. The ambiance is great, well decorated and clean. We sat outdoors. The service can be a bit slow and I needed to go inside to call for the server to come help. Management should train their workers to come by more frequently otherwise customers are going to run out of patience... Overall it was great experience except the service, which can be improved with training

This is my first time at this location; I ordered a shrimp burrito, it was lunch time, but the…read morerestaurant was not busy at all, I was kind of surprised because this burrito is really good. They have out door seating and my order came really fast, now I'm back at the office and my burrito is warm. So glad I stumbled upon Viva Margarita in Cliffside Park, I will be going back very soon.

Great food, solid service, nice atmosphere, and just an overall pleasant experience. If you're in…read morethe area definitely worth a stop.

This place was great!…read more We love sushi, and we are so glad we found this spot. I was in the area and was looking for a good spot for dinner. I'm so glad I found this restaurant. We were seated in the back private room because the front room was packed. We watched them make all of the rolls, as we were right at the sushi bar, where all of the food was being made. We had bang bang sushi, edamame and I had their orange blossom roll. This was the freshest sushi I've ever had. It was amazing. We'll definitely be back!

Excellent spot we found in the area. Very friendly owners and delicious food. They were so kind and…read moregave us items on the house. I felt bad it was empty on a Saturday night. We must come back!

I. Atmosphere (4/5) - Space is small and intimate. Warm with good seating options - can probably…read moreaccommodate up to 8 if needed. It's a mom & pop shop so nothing super fancy, but well-kept. 2. Food (4/5) Babagannoush (APP, 5/5) - TAKE. MY. MONEY! Man I love me some good baba and this was exceptional. Velvety with great mouth feel and lovely smokiness this was so good w/ their table bread Turkish Ravioli (Manti) (APP, 3/5) - Chewy little nuggets w. yogurt filling, it was pretty enjoyable though my colleague gave ma "Meh" since she makes them at home and probably has high bar. It was good for maybe the first 3 or 4, so perhaps better ordered for larger groups. Shepherd Salad (APP, 4/5) - Fresh, bright(as in vinegar), and herbaceous, we added feta cheese to it and it was perfect balance to our entree. Kofte Kebab (MAIN, 4/5) - Not too dry with packed flavor of all the herbs & beef, I really enjoyed my dish. Went great with all the other accouterments such as slightly cinged wedge of tomato and onion slices, all frolicking on a bed of warm rice that had a nice bite. Adana Kebap (MAIN, 4/5) - My colleague had this one, and I tried a piece. It was juicy and had no hint of gaminess which is always a plus for lamb. 3. Service (3/5) - This being a mom & pop store, I think they're short on staff. Usually they're all in the back cooking, so you do need to be a bit patient to flag someone down. But I'm sure they're more attentive during busy hours. (We went during weekday) Overall, Hakki Baba is a solid turkish mom & pop shop that delivers on great authentic flavor at a reasonable price. In the sea of turkish restaurants in Cliffside Park area, this one is one of my favorite. Pay them a visit!