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4.3 (494 reviews)

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Spicy Rigatoni
Ritesh M.

I miss detroit style pizza. No I am not from detroit- and no I am not an expert- (I would live and die by Jets Pizza and thats a chain). Not even sure that's authentic but lets cut to the chase- its about that crust and the burnt cheese on the edges. Pizza umami if you will. Found this place for date night and the first tip is- if its date night, reserve the Rabbit Hole! Unpretentious but cozy and intimate with great service. It's like a speakeasy but no secret codes needed. You get the full menu but diff cocktails. We ordered the Wild Mushroom Dan Dan Noodles- ok shroomami goin on. Didnt expect this on the menu for a pizza place but do yourself a favor and get it! Hug portion for a small plate- zero gripes here!I always order fries if its on a menu- and extra crispy. Nothing unique here other than a big mac type sauce for dipping. The mains: My wife ordered the house-made Spicy Rigatoni without the sausage. This was good, but not spicy at all (unless the spice came from the sausage)? It was like a great pasta you could make at home, comforting, but not sure it was worthy of the cost. But here is what was- the pizza. Our awesome server recommended the tomato pie because it had tastier cheeses. They were not wrong. Flavorful sauce, crispy and fluffy crust and of course that great wall of cheese protecting it from all attacks except mine! Just zoom in on the pic of the pizza and admire its greatness! To finish we had the Sticky Ickey Toffee Cake. Tip: Order one per person, the concept of sharing is likely to cause disputes. This simply melted as we ate it. No eye contact was made during this part of date-night because neither of us could afford to lose ground on this plate if ooey gooey deliciousness! TLDR: Load up on the detroit style pies, double order the dessert. Mushroom Dan Dan is a hit it you want to fill up your table guests early and save more of the rest for you!

"Sicker Than Your Average" Cocktail
Tatiana A.

Visited this location about 3 times and I love it, they never disappoint. Their main attraction is their deep dish pizza in my opinion, it's amazing. Pricing is fair compared to the size of pie you get, you can share it or just have it personally. They also have other options such as calamari and wings or their specials. Ambiance is casual dressing, street parking is available. You can make reservations through calling or on the open table app/website (I highly suggest). If you visit, make sure to visit their speakeasy which is upstairs from the restaurant. It's Alice and wonderland Themed and the music is great. When I first visited it was fantastic that's when they first opened. I recently visited a few years back and the ambiance did change slightly, I enjoyed it a bit better back then. Overall, this establishment is a great place to grab some casual food and great time!

Prime Beef Burger
Stephanie W.

FRIEND DATE!!!!! He heard this place was a must so we checked it out. It was pretty quiet for a Sunday afternoon which was perfect. The service was great as well. Our server was very attentive. Our drinks were delicious but they definitely did not compare to the food. Based on the name I expected more of a burger and wings vibe but they had an amazing variety of eats. We truly enjoyed every bite. I was excited for my leftovers, which of course heated well and tasted even better. This is a definite recommend!

Cast Iron Plantains
Fabiola C.

Finally made it to Blue Steel Pizza and it was worth the trip. The vibe, whether day or night, this place always provides the right ambience with its chic industrial interior - exposed pipes, warm lighting, and trendy music. The service is usually on point and the wait staff and bartenders make you feel welcome. It was a girls night so we ordered a bunch of different dishes but I got the Broccoli Rabe Pizza and wow! The roasted garlic on it was a nice touch and the crust was perfectly crispy but still light and fluffy. And the cast iron sweet plantains was chef's kiss!

Smores cocktail
Alexandra B.

We made an early dinner resy for NYE and had a great meal. We all enjoyed our cocktails and food selections...from the rice balls, wings and shoshito peppers to the angry vodka and ricotta/sausage pizza, as well as the chicken parm and meatball and spaghetti dishes. Everything tasted great. We prefer thin crust pizza but this was a nice change and very tasty. The Smores cocktail was tasty too and a great dessert. Service was attentive and friendly! The space felt basic and industrial....

Clam casino
Stephanie M.

My best friend and I wanted to grab some lunch and catch up so we decided to go to blue steel usually great music service and nice atmosphere. Today we ordered the clam casino pizza. Which we really wanted the clam part but the pizza is giving sausage idk what's going on.

Sausage & broccoli rabe homemade pasta - DELICIOUS
Keyla S.

AMAZING!!! Everything we ordered was delicious. We started with the chopped salad and shishito peppers. They were both very good. But the stars of the show were the sausage & broccoli rabe home made pasta (OMG so delicious) and the Angry vodka pizza, WOW! Seriously so flavorful and right amount of heat.! The service was friendly and the ambiance was upbeat We will be returning

Bar area
David John A.

Blue steel was my first time trying Detroit style pizza and it did not disappointment. In my opinion it is fluffier, crispy and not as dense as a Chicago style pizza, it eats like a Sicilian slice, but one that hit the tanning booth. Tuna tartare was very good, citrusy and bonded with some sort of spicy mayo, could've eaten that all night long, really good. Beer selection was okay, nothing to write home about. Kind of a bummer they only had two beers on tap, definitely an area that could use improvement. Would recommend, especially if you never tried Detroit style.

Classic and Eggplant pizza
Arya M.

Fantastic spot, only thing stopping me from going more often is how far away this is. Located right in downtown Bloomfield, so parking can be a bit tricky. Your best bet is probably street parking, which is free on Sundays. There is also a nice park/playground nearby afterwards which is worth visiting if the weather is nice. Have only dined in the main dining room, but I hear there's a separate area too. Plenty of the space and you can actually see the oven where they cook the pizzas which is always pretty cool. Almost took off a star for the bathroom, which is tucked away downstairs and is unfortunately rather dirty and quite small... hopefully they improve this. Generally service has been pretty positive in my experience. There was one time when they messed up the order, but they did correct it without making a fuss so I can't complain there. They can be a little slow to come back around when wanting refills for example, but is understandable given how busy it tends to be. As a whole, the menu has quite a few options beyond pizza for those who prefer other items. My wife enjoyed the Dan Dan Noodles, and while they might not be as authentic as what you'll find at Sichuan restaurant, they were actually done rather well with quality noodles and appropriate amount of spice. I've tried a different cocktail every time I've been, usually opting for some form of a mule or margarita and have always enjoyed them. My only wish is they either dropped the price or gave you a little more. Finally the star of the show is the pizza. This is Detroit Style so it will have more breading and will be cut in squares. But the crust is caramelized around the edges perfectly, and they've got the ratio of cheese to sauce down which many other places fall short. I also tried their eggplant pizza, and while I loved the additional toppings and adjustments they added, I was not a fan of the eggplant itself. May just come down to personal preference, but I'd go with the classic over it. Dessert was also on point, had tried the blueberry cobbler as well as a chocolate cake based item which were both fantastic. Seems like they change these up a bit. Overall, absolutely worth a visit if you're in the area. Or be like me and drive far for it!

Clear views to the kitchen. Glad to see a line cook whose happy to prepare delicious meals. Superb!
Wanda R.

Honestly, I was highly disappointed by the service and the food. The chicken wings taste like they were previously frozen. They had a bit of a aftertaste of freezer burn. ..the pizza while saucy it just take very basic. The meatballs had too much sauce on them more sauce than meatballs, and the service was very slow and somewhat pedestrian. Probably should get older more seasoned hostesses, people at the front desk and bartenders everything seemed very amateur - Especially for the PRICE! I previously had been here (numerous times over the last 3 yrs) and I've a dip in the upscale service it used to be.The prices are astronomical I get it, but I probably won't be back. After coming here for the last 3 years- with numerous parties. I can find better, for cheaper, with a vibe.

Cola wings. 
 looked great
 tasted meh
Chris A.

"BSP" has been around since 2020, but only this past year have I seen them on the top of some "best of" pizza lists, so I wanted to check it out. After seeing their excellently built website where all the pictures ( food & atmosphere) looked great and almost every item on the menu sounded so delish I had to step it up and put together a group of six guys who like to eat & drink. Unfortunate that BSP fell far short of my expectations and I had to "round up" to just give it 3 Stars. Mind you other than a cheerful waitress the only really great thing here is the ( Detroit style) pizza. Detroit style can best be described as a small-ish deep dish Sicilian pie that uses brick cheese amongst other cheeses. The GREAT....the 3 pies we had were amazing. Most of us never had Detroit style and I've been thinking about it ever since. --Pepperoni pizza ( off the red list) made with shredded mozzarella | brick cheese | ezzo pepperoni was so good. --Ricotta & Sausage pizza ( off the vodka list) with shredded mozzarella | brick cheese | ground sausage | whipped ricotta | spicy cherry pepper relish was also a home run...a bit spicy but amazing. --White pizza ( off the white list) with shredded Mozzarella | brick cheese | chorizo | Queso Fresco | Roasted Garlic | peppadew peppers| Jalapeño on top. Each of us had a slice of each pizza and thoroughly enjoyed them,. THE OK....apps! --Crispy Cola Wings served with Coca Cola BBQ | Toasted Onion | Pink Peppercorns sounded a lot better than it was. The wings were on the smallish side and it seemed we had mostly the "little wing" part and not many " drumsticks. It was just OK to the extent some were left behind. --Cacio e Pepe Arancini ( rice balls) with parmesan cheese | black pepper | summer corn | tomato hollandaise sauce| chili thread; This was basically a dish of 4 small sized rice balls commonly found in vodka sauce everywhere else. Attention Foodies: it seems "Cacio e Pepe" is going to be the "new" word of the season in the restaurant world. I've been seeing it more and more. Cacio e Pepe translates to cheese & (black) pepper which is found in a ton of Italian dishes. So how does it make a rice ball a special one? It doesn't! THE BAD..... What type of bar (mid-week no less) is out of Patron tequila and Sapphire gin? Two of the biggest call ( top, common) brands out there today. Shocked! Maybe one but two? We were told to use the QR code to get the cocktail, wine, beer menu. I was trying to help a friend choose a beer similar to his tastes and noticed the QR menu ( website too) only listed 3 draft beers, yet there were 11 taps. Hmmmm. So I asked the bartender why and he replied, "What do you want from me, I only work here" as he walked away. :( Are you kidding me? So maybe 8 taps were dry or maybe he was too lazy to recite them. You could tell this bartender had either a little too much confidence ( ?arrogance?) as he worked the bar. ( Umm, this isn't a bar in Manhattan, it's Bloomfield NJ, get a grip). ( fyi- I used to bar tend & have the upmost respect for the craft; love my bartenders scattered around NJ in my usual haunts) But since I am on a (rare) rant. The choices of wine by the glass were "meh" at best and it totally lacked a wine by the bottle list which is crazy for an Italian restaurant. Pictures of the dining room on website are simple, urban, and enticing. In real life, a little worn out. Maybe its time to add more pictures...something, anything ! Lastly, I've seen better men's bathrooms at a bus station. Please, a little effort. It has to be leftover from the last restaurant or business there. Sooooo.......... Pizza Great! Thank you for introducing me to Detroit style!!! But everything else...not. BSP is good for a few pies and a few beers....don't expect anything more. (and all of this is not just IMO, there were 5 others with me who felt the same way)

Classic Pizza
Natty C.

I really enjoyed my dining experience here. I loved the ambiance. There is a good sized bar downstairs, two floors of tables and a speak-easy bar upstairs. I highly recommend getting their pizza. I went with the classic and it was so good, I especially loved the crust! The speak-easy was a fun end to the night, I recommend it for date night!

Latrice S.

Came here for their speakeasy but was disappointed when there was no seating available and an extended wait. However, we sat at the bar that had similar cocktails from upstairs. The cocktails and service were great. We ordered a cheese pie as well but I wasn't thrilled with the style (deep dish). However, the pizza overall was flavorful but a little burned. Overall, a great place to visit.

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Ask the Community - Blue Steel Pizza

Is there an elevator to get to the main dining room upstairs?

no.

Is this a BYOB and are reservations necessary?

Hi, we have a full service bar with a craft cocktail menu. we do recommend reservations, but will of course do our best if you do not have one.… Read more

Are there vegan options available here?

Yes, wild mushroom Dan Dan noodles. (Small plate and mains)

Do they put an automatic 20% gratuity on during brunch in the Rabbit Hole?

Yes last time I went Sunday brunch time gratuity was automatically added (we were 4 people)

What is the music like in the restaurant? Clearly no one can get into the Rabbit hole. It's like pulling hares.

Don't recall exactly, but the jams are always hoppin'

Do they have heaters in their outdoor seating area?

Yes they do - we went on a sunny day so we didn’t need them but they have about 2-3 in their outside area

Are there any vegan options on the menu or vegan cheese for the pizzas?

Vegan options yes, vegan cheese not so sure -- at least haven't seen it on the menu when dining there. Recommend calling to be sure :)

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4.4(162 reviews)
1.7 mi

Nami Nori in Montclair was such a great experience from start to finish. Walking in, the ambience…read moreimmediately stood out, the space has a picturesque Japanese aesthetic that feels both modern and calming. It's the kind of place that feels thoughtfully designed without trying too hard. Our waiter was incredibly welcoming and friendly, which set a great tone for the meal. For drinks, we ordered the Raspberry Moon and a matcha latte. Both were colorful, well-presented, and really tasty, a nice way to start the meal. The food itself was an experience. We ordered the temaki set and got to learn how to assemble our own hand rolls, which made the meal interactive and fun. The sushi arrived in a beautiful presentation and everything tasted fresh and high quality. Overall, it was a memorable dining experience with great service, creative drinks, and delicious food. Definitely a spot worth checking out in Montclair.

Hand roll heaven! I booked this spot for a weekday birthday dinner for my friend for 7 people (5…read moreadults + my two kids, 9 and 11) on OpenTable. The reservation required a credit card but I was able to mention a birthday. We were seated right away at a nice window table with a bench, which made it easy to fit everyone. We ordered a bunch of small plates and not a single miss: Tuna Crudo -- fresh, simple, and kid-approved Japanese Potato Salad with Ikura -- lightly creamy with a salty, briny pop Asari Clam Soup -- loaded with clams, miso; buttery and comforting Furikake Cottage Fries -- hot, round crispy ridges with a ketchup-y dip, very snackable for everyone Spicy Tuna Dip -- gone in about 60 seconds For the temaki (hand rolls), they recommend 5 per person. They do something a little different and honestly pretty fun. The fillings come out on flat sticks in a wooden holder (kinda like a taco stand), and you get boxes of nori (seaweed sheets) on the side. You slide the filling onto the seaweed yourself and eat it right away, so everything stays nice and crisp. It's a little DIY, but in a good way. While they offer 3 Temaki preselected sets, you can also order a la carte. I went with the Signature Set (tuna poke, XO scallop, coconut shrimp, salmon serrano, cucumber black sesame) and was really happy with it. We also got also got 2 sets of California rolls for the girls. My brother's Everything Bagel hand roll was a fun surprise. It tasted just like one. We finished with the Lemon Curd Churros- fresh, hot, and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The curd was a little on the firm side, but still good. Everyone left full and delighted. NOTES/TIPS: **BYOB, Wheelchair-accessible. Clean bathrooms. Modern vibes. **Entire menu is gluten-free **Vegan options available if you ask, plus a strong plant-based roll selection **Plan for ~5 hand rolls per person (including the kids) **Several parking decks a block or two away

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Nami Nori - Interior

Interior

Nami Nori - A la carte selection of Temaki (hand rolls)

A la carte selection of Temaki (hand rolls)

Nami Nori - Japanese Potato Salad with Ikura

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Japanese Potato Salad with Ikura

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