From the juicy holy burger to the always perfect chicken sandwich, their food is excellent. It was…read morealso a comfortable and clean dining experience...you might even say holy! Their customer service leaves you feeling like they really care about their food and your overall experience. You must try this place!

The service was great, very helpful and informative with the ordering. The food came out quick and…read moreit was so good. The burger makes you say holy cow. The dining room was clean and cool too.

Nice place. In…read morefact, this is quite a comfortable and good looking place. Whether it's in a strip mall or not is irrelevant (mentioning it only for those who chose to ignorantly judge that aspect), as it's the quality of the place that counts over where it's located. I've been in the area before, but didn't notice it. It was only after seeing it was on an episode of Kitchen Nightmares did it pique my interest. After seeing the episode, I made it a point to come here and try this place. I was glad I did. As mentioned, inside is really nice and my kind of place. Very comfortable, casual, and a good spot to get a meal or just to hang out. With so many TV's, I would imagine that this would make a great sports bar/restaurant as well. There's a choice of table, booth, or bar to sit and I chose the booth as I usually do. The food menu is pretty decent and filled with enough options. I chose the Mozzarella sticks for the table and the 'Lunch Money Burger' for myself. The sticks were pretty big, but tasted good. The burger was okay, but I can't say it was the best I've ever had. The fries had a unique taste to them and were quite good. The waitresses were very friendly and attentive. Parking is plentiful as this does share the space with several other businesses since it's located in a mall. Overall, this is a nice place that I'd have come to whether or not it was featured in the show. Being on the show is what got me to notice this place and now that I know it's here, if I'm in the area again I would surely come back.

1 star is an OVERSTATMENT. Our food came in 4 minutes and it was COLD! Margarita was so salty it…read moredried my mouth instantly. The atmosphere was great, the decorations were great. Service was horrible!!!!

What a great local establishment. Family owned and operated. Great food and atmosphere. Attended a…read morewonderful "Frank Sintra" themed dinner show last night, and it was exceptional. Staff couldn't have been friendlier or more attentive and both the show and food were terrific.

We made reservations for Evolution last night! The food was a delectable experience. The service…read morewas amazing with such care, attentiveness, and professionalism. The dining room was very comfortable, neat, and inviting. We can't wait to return!

Best burgers in town--hands down. The food is consistently delicious, and the service is always…read moreexcellent. It's great walking in and being welcomed with a smile every time. We come here at least twice a month, and it's my kids' favorite burger spot.

Four of us came in on a Saturday around 4 PM. We ordered at the counter and had no problem getting…read morea table. The woman working at the counter was really friendly and gave us her recommendations. We wanted to try a little bit of everything so we did just that! We got the fried zucchini for an appraiser and the spicy station chicken box to share. The fried zucchini wasn't heavily breaded or oily, and the box was super spicy packed with so much flavor. We also got the crispy chicken sandwich, the Louisiana chicken sandwich, and the spicy burger with a side of onion rings. Each burger/sandwich came with a fun colored bun! The chipotle sauce was so good and we all enjoyed the food. Even though most of it was fried, nothing came out soggy and drenched in oil. Would definitely recommend this place as you get a good amount of food for the price. The inside was clean and nicely lit and it got lost of natural light from the windows.

I stood in a quaint restaurant perched above the Passaic River with my peepers puzzledly peeping a…read moresign that read "Gene the Pinning Machine." The interior was a quirky mix of hand-painted nautical scenes and a shrine to -- who I presumed was -- a wildly successful collegiate wrestler, Mean Gene Mills. "Do you like spicy food?" a voice piped up from behind me. "Yeah, sure." I replied, turning to see a sprightly older man sporting wide glasses and a leather jacket. I'd noticed him earlier rolling up on a three-wheeled motorcycle as I approached the place, parking it neatly around the side. "I'd go for the Chili Dog and the Big Kahuna," he suggested with a grin, adding, "The chili's not spicy but it's damn good." As it happened, I'd already ordered a pair of chili dogs but I nodded appreciatively. "I'll have to try the Kahuna next time." I said. The man introduced himself as the owner and brother of the locally lionized Gene the Pinning Machine. I could see he was proud of his brother's legacy and this hotdog spot he seemed to view as a hobby. "I'm in real estate mostly," he explained. "The hotdog stand is just for fun. I always wanted a spot by the river, saw this place and snapped it up." And he spoke of it like a hobbyist. He told me about his sausage guy up in upstate New York who hand-makes the dogs, sausages, and casings fuel his culinary creations. While some joints boil or fry their hot dogs, he opts for a series of convection ovens--air-frying them. A quirky and distinctive twist I haven't seen before. It's that hobbyist's eye, as I am saying. We chatted a bit longer before he ducked behind the counter to check in with the kids working the line. He greeted each one with a warm chummy hug and their faces lit up at the sight of him. It was clear from the easy banter that he's a boss who's genuinely well-liked. Now, about that dog: An air-fried hot dog feels a little out there--like baking one, you'd figure it'd dry out. But honestly? It wasn't half bad. Crisp on the outside, yet still decently average on the hot-dog-o-meter. Definitely a step up from the boiled variety. The chili, though? Hands down, phenomenal. That, along with the sausage, comes from his guy up in Syracuse -- the same one crafting those hot dogs. Is it worth hauling a box truck to upstate New York for? Hard to say. But it's absolutely worth my five-minute drive to Woodlandd Park to eat. The prices feel right in line with what you'd expect from a boutique roadside spot like this. The interior's compact--think a pair of small tables and a counter. Out back back there's a small deck with a few tables and chairs overlooking the river. Could be a sweet spot when the weather's kind. The menu is substantial with the addition of an ice cream bar, all Gelotti which is a North Jersey staple. The hotdog is a pretty humble food-stuff, if you like them then you won't be disappointed here. It's worth a stop for lunch if you're ever in town.

I have been hearing about Lover Dogs for quite some time and I visited recently for the first time…read more These hot dogs surprised me and I can honestly say that they might well be the best all the way hot dogs in the area. I went back a few days after my first visit because they were THAT good. When I walked in, I was greeted by the owner, Wayne Mills. We had a lovely conversation about how he opened Lover Dogs and how Lover Dogs has been his dream retirement. On the walls, there are photos of his brother Gene who was a renowned wrestler in the 80s. Wayne gave me a tour of the outdoor patio and the downstairs area that he plans to expand for breakfast/brunch. The patio area overlooks a nice view of the Passaic River. After the little tour, I ate my all the way hot dog. Lover Dogs hot dogs are air-fried which I thought was very unique. The chilli sauce is out of this world. Super flavorful and perfectly seasoned. Wayne explained that he spent a long time perfecting the recipe and worked with several people to develop. The hot dogs are Hoffman brand which he discovered when he visited his brother many years ago at Syracuse University. It was really nice to see Wayne pay homage to the previous building owners with a framed collage on the wall. I am a local history nerd so I really loved seeing all of the old photos dating back to the early 1900s. Please visit this awesome local business!

Kind staff. Great pizza. Clean…read more It's small inside so not good for large groups. It's so yummy. I hope I'm in the area again soon so I can try the rest of their food. Thank you, Smash'n Pizza!

UPDATE 3am Hubby is on can…read more 8am im on can 9am Hubby back on can A visit from the health inspector is a must! NO NO NO! When you open the mozz sticks and you get that OLD STALE STAGNANT dirty oil smell you know they DONT change the fry oil! Uuck yuck yuck NOT only did they go from 6 mozz just last week to 5 mozz this week and have the gahonas to charge $10.95 is INSANE! The calzone was super salty stuffed with mozz NOT ricotta top was basted in butter and SOOOO SALTY! The pizza was gross too PLEASE SMELL THE BOTTOM, it smells like an old shed, no lie! I give this place less then 6 months and the For Rent will be out!

Can't wait to order more! Great fries is a win for me. Menu has great options for everyone in the…read morefamily!

Slap burger definitely one of my go to late night spots since they are open till 3am! Lot of times…read moreim out late at night and this location is open late and is such a fantastic spot to go to. My favorite is the slap burger with beef didnt have a picture but I usually get a triple pattie and it slaps with the special slap sauce I rate it a 8.3/10. The other food items such as chicken loaded fries and chicken burger are great as well. They also have some great drinks I tried before as well such as I believe the mint lemonade.

I placed an online order and it was ready in a timely manner. This was my first time and it was…read moreimmaculate. I got a burger, tender and a hotdog with fries. The seasoning kind of give old bay which I have no complaint about. Their special sauce is also tasty. I suggest grab a little more if you like sauce.

I've been coming here since it first became "Maggie's" about 20 years ago. Always offers solid…read morecomfort food, and has a nice rustic charm in the dining room. The bar is always lively, filled with friendly patrons and enough tv's to watch sporting events. Good beer selection as well. My last visit here was a tad underwhelming, as I found the service lacking. Upon being seated, our server took our drink orders and then proceeded to come back every three minutes or so to ask if we were ready to put our food order in. Despite us responding that we wanted to relax and have a drink before ordering our food, she was relentless in coming back to us. It got to the point where I thought she was going to pull up a chair and simply wait for us to give her our food order. She finally wore us down and we ordered a pizza, not because we were ready to order but simply to give us a chance to relax and enjoy our drinks. We ordered a pizza with Meatball and Extra Sauce. The Extra Sauce request was somehow misinterpreted as a cup of Marinara Sauce placed in the middle of the Pizza Pie. I kid you not - see attached photo. What most frustrated us however was that after coming to our table three times in five minutes to gather our food order, she apparently entered the Witness Protection Program once our Food Order was in. I had to track her down at one point after waiting about 10 or 15 minutes to order a second round of drinks. We also had the misfortune of sitting next to a rather loud foursome who spoke at a volume befitting a Prize Fight Announcer. Now, I understand an Establishment certainly can't ask a customer to lower their voice. But there were very few patrons in the dining room that night and we were seated amongst a cluster of tables while the vast remainder of the dining area remained open. I get that you don't want to seat people at opposite sides of the restaurant, but come on, you could have spaced us out a little better than that. Like other reviewers on here, I would agree the service is generally hit or mis. There have been occasions where our servers were attentive, courteous and accommodating. I can only attribute the inconsistency in service to a lack of training and supervision. Nevertheless, Maggie's remains one of my "go-to's" and I would recommend it to those who have yet to try.

The restaurant is very cute with a nice outdoor porch to sit on. The inside is large but has a very…read morehomey feel to it. Lots of stained glass with an Irish country feel to it. The waitress was attentive but not overwhelming. The food was good. It was quick and they accommodated some special requests. We had steak quesadillas that came with a tangy side of onion salad. The portions were generous. Great for a quick afternoon bite.

As soon as you walk in you'll dig the vibe here. Really rustic with wooden barrels everywhere gives…read moreit a really warm, cozy feel. There is outdoor and indoor dining but since it was blazing hot out I opted to stay inside in the cool AC. Came for brunch on a Sunday so had to try their sangria. It was really refreshing and perfect for a warm day. For entrees, we ordered the short rib hash, chicken and waffles, and the steak and eggs. I had a little of each, but my favorite was the short rib hash. Great flavor and the sauce was fantastic. The steak had a perfect cook on it, and the fried chicken was crispy and flavorful as well. The server was friendly and extremely attentive. He recommended a good dessert which we ended up splitting. When in doubt go with the chocolate brownie Esther vanilla ice cream !

Checked out Barrow House after a farmers market visit and it was packed for a Sunday right at noon…read more Every room has a different vibe which makes the space feel really cozy and interesting instead of just one big dining room. We didn't have a reservation, but they were still able to seat us in the dining room as long as we could wrap up before 1:30, which we appreciated. I wasn't super hungry so we shared the crispy cauliflower and lamb ribs from the appetizer menu. The crispy cauliflower was excellent -- hot, actually crispy, and not drowning in sauce which I really appreciated. The lamb ribs came over labneh (a yogurt base) and the first plate arrived with the lamb cold. I asked our waitress if that was intentional and she said only the labneh should be cold. They immediately replaced it with a fresh order and handled it really well, which I appreciated. Great service recovery and overall a really enjoyable brunch spot with a lively atmosphere.