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.

1st time here as 'Black Sheep,' I used to come here routinely when it was 'Rosie's.' Small to…read moremedium venue with an upscale feeling vibe, but you can still be casual here and not feel judged. No parking out front, parking around back and a cut through to the front. Service was friendly and at a good pace. We had the Lobster Roll & Butcher's Cut Grilled Cheese, which the cheese changes periodically so ask before ordering. We also upgraded the frittes to the Rosemary which comes with rosemary on it & a garlic aioli dipping sauce. Everything was amazing! Mad it took me so long to come back. We also had the Mai Tai, so good we ordered 2 each. Worth the stop!! Grades: Lobster Roll: A Butcher's Cut Grilled Cheese: A+ Rosemary Frittes: A

Friendly and attentive staff. Great ambiance. Food was amazing. The seared tuna starter was…read morebeyond perfection ! Curated cocktails simply delicious and the steaks are melt in your mouth. Went for a beautiful birthday dinner and this did not disappoint

My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I were in the mood for a…read morebougie sit-down dinner this past Saturday night and decided to try out Ocean Prime; we've had a few underwhelming dining experiences in Cranford, so we were hoping to break the streak. I'd say we were successful in that regard, and this is probably one of the top two places I've been now in town, along with Garlic Rose. Even if you didn't have access to the menu, this just LOOKS like an upper-class steakhouse - lots of darker interior colors with deliberate use of lighting almost like the aisles in a movie theater. We did the responsible thing and made 6:30pm reservations, though the restaurant was relatively empty when we first got there (it filled up for sure during our dinner). We were immediately seated and attended to, which was a pleasant recurring theme for our experience. On the booze front, we each got an Old Fashioned, which was specifically cited on the cocktail menu, and a bottle of Daou Cab Sauvignon to share (I let my chum take the lead on that selection, which I think was influenced by the strong reviews on the Vivino app - a recommend if you're into that sort of thing). The Old-Fashioned was decent; I'm always pleased when the de facto bourbon is Angel's Envy. I'm not crazy about vermouth, which I always think gives off shoe leather vibes, but I did like the smoky profile on this one. Not bad at all, but I liked the bottle of wine better. We decided to split the Grilled Octopus app, which came with seasoned potatoes, olives and tomatoes. This was arguably the weakest part of the meal. The octopus was a little tough/rubbery and the accompanying potatoes to me were very much needed and better, frankly, than the designated star of the show here. I'm not an olive person but my chum's comment there was they were too overwhelming, taste-wise. Noted. We also got a side of parmesan truffle garlic steak fries, which I didn't have too many of because I was distracted by all of the other options on the table, but would totally get again. For entrees, it felt morally proper to hit up the cattle (when in Rome). I went with the Braised Short Ribs, which is one of my go-tos if it's on the menu. Pretty good - VERY tender and literally falling off the bone. I'd say about 20% of it was too fatty for me, and I pawned that section off on my chum, but the other 80% was primo. She got the Filet Mignon Oscar style (which my computer wanted to autocorrect to Oscars, thinking it was the umpteenth time I was typing something about the Academy Awards), and was very pleased by it. Not mindblowingly amazing but solidly above average across the board. I'm not sure why we ordered dessert at this point other than to ensure I had something else to munch on the following day, but we did that too. I got the Cheesecake w/ Marionberry Compote. This was just okay for me. Taste-wise, the cheesecake seemed a little off for my palate; maybe a little too tart? It didn't seem as milky as other cheesecakes, which doesn't necessarily mean it was bad, but wasn't my kind of cheesecake. The compote was also just okay, both in the moment and as a leftover the following day. Maybe I'm just used to getting this dessert with strawberries and compotes that are similar to that type of fruit, but I just didn't think the compote and cake meshed as well. Debatable though. There's room for improvement but this is a strong entry in the Cranford gastro scene, such as it is.

Terrific all aspects: good service ambience It's Westfield…read moreso parking can feel like a competitive sport (weekends) but once inside you'll immediately forget that happened... Thank you.

I've had the pleasure of going to Sweet Waters many times and have been wanting to write a review…read more The last time I went to Sweet Waters was 2 weeks ago and myself and my coworkers had an amazing and delicious meal. Kenny my go to server once again did not disappoint whatsoever! He was gracious and really worked hard to fit our reservation in on a busy Saturday evening. We were a party of 8 and had a visitor in town who we wanted her to experience a wonderful and delicious dining experience, and that we did!! We started with some appetizers of Octopus, salad and shrimp, chorizo and artichoke dishes. All perfectly cooked and so delicious. We all had some yummy cocktails, one in particular which I can't remember the name was sooo refreshing, and it had some cucumbers. Next for entrees 2 of us shared a chateaubriand which came with 2 delicious and ample size sides.of truffle fries and asparagus. This was my first time trying chateaubriand and it was so tender, juicy and cooked perfectly, and a generous size portion for 2 ppl. My 3 other colleagues shared a porterhouse which came with 3 ample sides, once again truffle fries, Mac and cheese and mushrooms. And they all enjoyed immensely and not one morsel left. The 3 other colleagues and guest had filet mignon with mashed potatoes, a fish dish I can't remember with a side and the last coworker had a primavera risotto, not on the menu but Kenny so generously suggested and had made for her because she recently had some dental work and couldn't really bite anything too hard. For dessert we had 3 different types of dessert, tres leches, chocolate mousse pie and almond cake. All were so delicious but the Tres Leches was the BEST I've EVER HAD!!!! Sooo yummy and tasty! Overall just a truly wonderful dining experience with beautiful presentations, perfectly cooked food sooo good and satisfying and of course Kenny is hands down the best server at Sweet Waters!! Attentive, caring, friendly and so personable. Thank you Kenny!

Food and drinks are good here, staff is very nice my only complaint is that the menu does not…read morechange as frequently as the previous chef did. I liked the staples with a variety from time to time.

My family has lived in Mountainside for more than 40 years, and after hearing positive feedback…read morefrom friends, we recently started returning to this establishment. To be fair, the food has been quite decent on the several occasions we've visited, and the waitstaff has consistently provided good service. Unfortunately, our experience with the hostess has been the complete opposite. Today, while stopping in for a couple of burgers, we were greeted by what appeared to be an almost empty restaurant. This was the second time we've encountered rude and unwelcoming behavior from the hostess. After giving the place multiple chances, that experience was enough for us to decide that we will not be returning. It's disappointing because the kitchen and serving staff have done a good job, but first impressions matter, and the hostess's attitude has overshadowed the otherwise positive aspects of the restaurant.

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!

We started our meal with soup. I had Miso Soup and my partner had Clear Broth Soup. Both were hot…read moreand included beautiful pieces of mushrooms. Next came a Tuna and Avocado salad the server recommended. The Yuzu dressing was fresh and citrusy. It was definitely enough for two to share. The sushi here was amazing. It was so fresh and delicious. We shared a Sashimi Deluxe which included 18 thick pieces of sashimi including 3 pieces of Amberjack fish and beautiful, deep red Tuna with a daily special called the Triple Blue Fin Tuna Roll. The Blue Fin Tuna roll was mainly fish and delish. The servers were great. They normally have just 2 seatings a night at 6pm and 8pm, but when we called and asked for a 7pm reservation they were very accommodating. This feels like a neighborhood restaurant with big city quality. The ambiance was just right for a low key Thursday night dinner. We will definitely be back and will bring friends.

The sushi was absolutely delicious, and the service was great. The ambiance was charming - the…read moreplace is on the smaller side where tables are close to each other, but the vibe is intimate rather than crowded. Feels a bit like being in someone's home, but in a nice way.

Rudy's is our go to place. The food and service is consistently good. Everything is fresh and…read moredelicious. We love that there's plenty of parking and the staff recognize all their patrons. The owner is usually present and makes sure everything runs smoothly. The hot bread is a nice plus. Everything we've ever eaten here is delicious and they are glad to accommodate special requests(grilled chicken parm instead of fried etc) Go you'll love it and they have a full bar.

I really can't say enough good things about this spot. Place is always busy. They do have a liquor…read morelicense, but they make a good drink at a fair price. My wife loves that when she ordered a martini that it's served at the table and they leave the shaker behind with what's ever left over. They always bring hot rolls to the table and garlic knots. For mains our group ordered house salad with grilled chicken, Bronx chicken parmigiana( with spicy cherry peppers and vodka sauce) and I had the gnocchi with chicken cacciatore. All came out piping hot. All were delicious and all were so big that we all took leftovers home. Prices are very reasonable. Service is great and manager( might be owner) always comes around to make sure everyone is happy. This is our go to place for local Italian.

Service was great! Very attentive and answered all questions. The food was so good. Would…read moredefinitely come here again. The sangria, delicious

We came here for Saturday lunch around 12 PM based on the Google reviews, but the experience did…read morenot match the impression online. The lunch menu was not available on weekends, and the regular menu prices felt extremely inflated for what was being offered. The restaurant was completely empty at lunchtime, despite it being a nice Saturday and there being a fair nearby, which was a red flag. There was also a sign on the door saying that due to increased prices they are adding a 4% service charge. On top of that, they also charge a credit card fee. They use tablet menus, which in this context made the pricing feel less transparent and added to the uncomfortable first impression. Between the high menu prices, added fees, lack of a weekend lunch option, and overall experience, we did not feel comfortable staying and left shortly after sitting down. I can't comment on the food because we chose not to order, but the pricing and fee structure were enough that I would not return.