This is definitely the best breakfast Hackettstown has to offer…read more We got eggs Benedict, steak and eggs, and a scone. The scone was incredible! The eggs were poached perfectly on the Benedict. The scrambled eggs unfortunately had so much salt in them they were on the edge of being unpalatable, so next time we will likely ask for no salt to be used. We were really surprised by the amount of salt used. The potato's are delicious- absolutely loved them. The only feedback on the Benedict is to please include way more sauce- there wasn't enough to actually taste it, or have some sauce on every bite, which really feels like the point of eggs Benedict. I'm not sure I'd order it again for that reason, although I want to- they nailed the eggs. Their iced coffee was good, too! The staff was really nice although they did seem very overwhelmed by the number of people they were serving. When we arrived the restaurant was about 3/4 full and we waited about 20 minutes to be seated while the kitchen "got caught up." Not too big of a deal, but definitely unexpected. The restaurant itself is cute, cozy, and clean. We've found it hard to find a good breakfast place in Hackettstown that isn't a diner so all in all we're very happy to have found Stella G's and just hope this little bit of feedback will be heard!

This diner was such a cute little spot for breakfast/lunch. My friends and I went in around 12 PM…read moreon a Sunday and it seemed pretty busy. I got the Western Omelet, and it was your standard no-frills omelet that was generously portioned with crunchy homefries! Our waitress was very pleasant and attentive; she frequently came to our table to check if we needed anything. She even beat us to the punch with extra napkins the moment a soda spill happened. Would come here again for a cozy bite!

***If there's one review you should read before deciding to come here, it's this one. I'm about to…read morewax poetic.*** Let me preface by saying that I'm a young adult who considers himself a bit of a foodie. I work in Times Square so I usually frequent fine dining establishments in the city, but my home is North Jersey so I am acutely aware that there are some hidden gems in this state. Last week, I was at the Saddle River Inn in Saddle River and was blown away. But this place is far, far, even more exceptional. Greatest dining experience ever. Called the restaurant due to a last-minute cancelation in my party. Evan, a manager, was super helpful in waiving any cancelation fees. It's BYOB and there's a brewery across the street that apparently does takeout. I just brought beer from my house. They gave me chilled glasses and a bucket of ice to keep my refreshments chilled. Onto the ambience. You walk in and it's a nice, cozy little place with tables and a bar top with an open kitchen layout behind it. You can see all the food that's cooking and the presentations that go behind each dish - all live in front of you. The chef's were busy but always obliged when I said hey or asked a question. I tried the 5 course chef's tasting menu for $125. You get a little bit of all of the best flavors coming out of the kitchen. And the flavors are always changing. They source their ingredients from local farms. First came out complimentary course #1 - all I remember is it had crudo in it. Then course #1 - gulf shrimp with squid. This is the point where I decide no matter how else dinner plays out, I'm coming back. What fresh ingredients and creative flavor pairings. Next was course #2 - duck confit spring roll. It's just a smaller portion of what's regularly on their menu. This may have been my favorite item of the night. Next was wood fired octopus in tagliatelle pasta. After that, I believe, was complimentary course #2 - what appeared to be a caesar salad. Anything they make is delicious. Finally, I had an American wagyu strip as the fourth course. Absolutely delectable. At this point, I'm in Heaven. But I'm not quite yet full and ready for my dessert - profiteroles - one of my favorite desserts. I was looking forward to it from the moment I walked in and saw it listed on the tasting menu. I only eat 1 meal a day so when I finally eat, I eat a lot. A normal person would be full at this point, but I wanted more. I also couldn't help but think it might have something to do with me not wanting to leave and just try anything this kitchen made. So I ordered more. I asked for their regular menu and ordered some more duck confit spring rolls and some type of pork belly entree. Quick note - the pork belly entree was not good. You have to take the losses on the chin to make the wins matter more. Pork belly over beans? It was like bbq ribs meets an English breakfast. Please get rid of that, respectfully. After 3 bites, I didn't want any more so I quietly flagged down my server, Kat, and told her please quietly take this, I fully intend to pay for it since I ordered it; it's just no good. And I had been raving to her about every dish up until that point. So she insisted that she'd take it off the check. I insisted I'd pay, she kept insisting, so I relented. That's really good customer service. Now time for dessert. I wish I could say I was ending on a better note but the Profiteroles - which I mentioned is a favorite dessert of mine - massive disappointment. After everything else was put together for care, I got notes of freezer for this last one - especially the pumpkin part. I love this restaurant and I intend on returning as soon as possible, so please don't take offense to my constructive criticism. I applaud your efforts to infuse different flavors together. It is working wonders for you. Keep it up. I'm gonna share pictures of everything, including the menu. But the last 2 things I'll talk about are the cost and the service. With the pork belly entree taken off, it was just the 5 course tasting menu, an order of duck confit spring rolls, and a $6 double espresso. The total came out to $168 after taxes. I tipped $168. That's right. 100%. In a world where people like to dock tip percentages from their precious "20%" for what they perceive to be a lack of good service, let's normalize going above 25% for exceptional service. Not everyone can afford 100% like me, but next tip tip your servers 30-35% for exceptional service. As a former server in my heyday, I promise it'll mean more to them than the few extra dollars to you. And exceptional service is what I got. From manager Evan, to server Kat, to all of the others I met - forgive me if I forget any names. Chef Kelly, Chef Mike, Chef Jon, Keira, Jimmy. Thank you for an unforgettable 5-star experience. Keep up the exceptional work. I will see you again soon.

Early dinner on a Friday night. Again, couldn't have been better! We again did the 3 course dinner,…read moreamazing as usual. Took pics this time so wanted to review. We ordered the bread this time too. Delicious! Didn't need any drinks because the food was amazing. Great meal yet again!

We've heard great things about the wings at Marley's Gotham Grill and we were not disappointed with…read morethe options. 402 different sauces. The wings come lightly breaded or not, boned or boneless or you can get falafel w/ sauces. I was pleased to see the full bar and happy they had my Leigenkugel summer shandy. Hubby got Diet Pepsi. He was thinking of getting food off the menu but we decided to see how hungry we were after the wings. 12 wings were plenty and we couldn't even eat those. The Jack Be Nimble w/ Jack Daniel's sauce were our favorites and came with plenty of sauce. We enjoyed the ginger garlic honey as well which seemed more like a rub, but the JD was wet and better. Plus they bring out fresh chips which are supper crunchy and delicious. The wings came out super quick and our server Crystal B was very attentive. The bar is very happening and features local brews as well as all the favorites. There are many options to sit and enjoy. There is outdoor in front of the restaurant and in the patio in the back. You can sit along the bar for a louder atmosphere or on the other side for a quieter more family oriented environment. Hubby wanted a coffee and opted for an Irish Coffee while I finished my beer. It was made with Jameson which is common but not his favorite. It was topped off with a light layer of whipped cream and green food coloring (not a fan).

This is a composite and represents the lunch time experience. The burgers are good. The fries have…read morebeen awful. Consistently awful. They came out and they were not very warm. I don't really care much about fries so it isn't a deal breaker but if I'm paying for as part of the whole meal... not acceptable. The French Onion soup was good. Their Reuben is okay. The potato skins... pass. Small, needed to be crispier for my liking. I have had better experiences here later on in the day. I'll go with busier is better for them. The staff is always pleasant. Whatever the other mis-steps the people who serve you are really awesome. Considering evening and the crew I'll go with 3 over the 2 stars my recent experiences have earned. I don't see lunch here again. Oh, make sure to put at least 2 quarters in the meter. Lunch was over an hour and though the meter guy was cool he didn't have to be. I'm sure I would have gotten a ticket had I not been walking to my vehicle. He gave a friendly mention that the time was up.

Stopped in here for the lake view and linner before it got dark. It's a cute spot right on the…read morewater. The menu was not very extensive but enough to pick from for our needs. Our food was tasty and plentiful. The crab fries were huge! We had food left over for lunch the next day. Our server was excellent. She was very attentive to us. We were taking pictures and she noticed and asked if we would like her to take one of me and my other half. It was a bit cold in the dining room. That would really be my only complaint. I think it would be nice to go back in the spring or even summer because they have outdoor seating on a deck right by the lake. I would go back when in the area.

Food, excellent, service also excellent. Great views and I…read morelove being out on the deck on nice days.

I have been coming here with fantastic experiences for years.....I cannot believe that I have yet…read moreto do a well earned positive review (mommy-brain in full effect LOL) Year after year the atmosphere, service, food, and libations have been stellar. The owner also consistently walks around to ensure that his guests are happy, for years! This time we started with the soup special, Guinness beef stew, SO good. Then we had the oysters which were delicious. For our entrees, I had the branzino which was also delicious. My hubby got the short rib pastrami special...WOW! We thought it was going to be a type of Reuben sandwich, but it was a platter, and it was amazing, so I'm glad it was suggested to us by the staff. We normally don't have room for dessert, but we made sure to try one of them since they are all homemade; we tried the red velvet cake, which was really good! Our dinner and dessert beverages also complemented our meals. This is definitely a place you want to try!

We came here for Mother's Day and had a delicious early dinner. We ordered Burrata Rustica and…read moreFried Calamari for apps: the burrata was smooth, creamy, and fresh tasting and the fried calamari was tender, though the sauce was a little too sweet and there was a little too much of it for my liking. My mom and I had the Veal Scallopini for our entrees and it was wonderful- cooked perfectly and the tagliatelle was a nice al dente. My husband really enjoyed his Rack of Lamb and received it very rare, just like he requested; and my dad loved his Halibut special in a pomegranate sauce that was also nice and tender. For desserts, I had the Creme Brulee which was melt-in-your-mouth good, my husband had the raspberry sorbet which he really liked, and my dad had the carrot cake, also very good. The service was also excellent, with Mattar himself coming to say hello. Overall, a very satisfying experience- will definitely go again!

The food is always top notch for a small rustic diner in Allamuchy just off exit 19 from I-80 in…read moreNJ. Service can slow down when they are busy, but we think that the food is worth the wait.

I just had sausage and eggs at 7:00pm. This rustic, quaint diner has a massive menu that they serve…read more allConveniently located right off Rt. 80. I can't believe I haven't been here sooner. Great food and reasonably priced. Stephanie and Arianna will see to it that you will enjoy great service. This will be my new go to place when I leave work. I strongly recommend this establishment.

The bartender Sarah is amazing. The drinks came quick even when it was crowded. Please come here.read more

This place was a pleasant surprise! We were looking for a small new place to find and this was it!…read moreAttached to the Rock-Ridge Golf Course The Nook is a nice and quaint place! Everything was super clean and the service was next to none! Our waitress was continuously on top of everything and the order was accurate! Once the food came everything was prepped just the way we asked! The burgers were cooked on point and the buffalo chicken wrap was exactly how I asked for it to be! We will definitely be coming back here!

We were here today with friends and found Pete to be not only a waiter, but a cook and an all…read morearound nice guy.All of our food was delicious.Highly recommend this place.

Saturday evenings they usually serve prime rib. I tried it tonight, it was the best I've ever had…read more It was perfectly cooked, tender and delicious. The potatoes were also tasty. As much as I tried I couldn't eat the whole generous portion , thankfully my husband was willing to help. One of my favorites is chicken Parmesan, so it was hard to venture a change by ordering the Prime Rib, but I was glad I did. It was very satisfying. The staff is very nice and attentive as well! The owner often comes out to say hello. A great place for consistently delicious food and a friendly, homey vibe.

This was our first time trying the Taphouse Grille and I will say I wasn't disappointed. Walking in…read morethe restaurant is very clean and has a nice chill vibe to it. Whether your going to the bar or going for a sit down meal there is a nice separation if your bringing the family. The service was quick and our server was on top of everything continuously checking in to see if all was good. The food was pretty good although one burger was slightly under cooked it was not terrible. The portions were big and the fries come plain so you can add whatever you need to, to make them the way you like them. I will definitely be coming back to this spot and encourage people to check it out!

I'm really disappointed with how much this place has changed since the new ownership took over. The…read morequality has gone downhill drastically. When we ate there, the food was extremely salty, and when I ordered online, the meal arrived so undercooked that I actually had to finish cooking it myself at home. This used to be a reliable spot, but after these experiences, I can't recommend it anymore. I hope they address these issues, because right now the quality and consistency just aren't there.

(Four and a half stars) Stopped in for brunch on Tuesday 3/10/26. I'm not from around Hackettstown…read moreand didn't have coins with me to feed the street meters, and the small private parking lot was full -- but to my good fortune a couple of men gave me four quarters (I paid them back despite their demurring; a good omen). Versac is a fairly small space with several tables. It has a nice vibe and (not to my taste) rather loud music. I ordered an arepa with white cheese and scrambled eggs, and coffee (served in a paper cup with milk foam). The coffee was excellent, the food very good. Service was a little spotty, but acceptable (not a deal breaker). If I find myself in the area again I would certainly go back for a meal: the menu is extensive and I would love to try several other dishes. Quite an enjoyable meal, and a good value. Recommended.

Really wanted to love this place. Unfortunately, the food wasn't as tasty as I had hoped. I'm used…read moreto being served chicharron in chunks. What I was served here was strips; the pieces were too tiny, not enjoyable at all. The chicken burrito was dry & not very flavorful. The carne asada was lacking flavor as well. The rice & tostones were fine.