Perla is a small corner venue on a Main Street in Maplewood. The parking situation is crappy, but…read moreit is free when you find it. They are BYOB with high top seating, "bar area" seating, & some regular tables in the back. Service was friendly & knowledgeable. A great experience all around. We had the Oysters Kilpatrick (a current special), Oysters on the 1/2 shell which we upgraded to one of the seasonal specials, the Broiled, & Shrimp Cocktail. Grades: Oysters Kilpatrick: A+ Oysters on the 1/2 shell (Brined & Shine): A Broiled: A+ Shrimp Cocktail: A

Went today for an early Sunday lunch; lobster rolls were excellent (I believe only offered on…read moreSundays), potato and chorizo dish also very good. BYOB, but they are also affiliated with a local liquor store if you forget to bring something that will bring you a bottle after ordering it online (however a very limited selection of wines) Service was attentive, friendly and personable. I'll definitely be back.

I went with my two closest friends, and from the moment we walked in, the vibe was amazing. The…read morecocktails were creative, beautifully presented, and tasted just as good as they looked. The Lioness was my favorite! The food did not disappoint either. The steak was cooked perfectly and came with flavorful chimichurri, the salmon was tender and well-seasoned, the lamb chops were delicious, and even the truffle Parmesan fries were addictive. We finished with the tres leches cake, and it was hands down the best I've ever had. It was so good it was practically orgasmic. The atmosphere was stylish without feeling pretentious, the service was attentive, and it was the perfect place to catch up with friends over great food and drinks. I'll definitely be back!

Pretty cool vibes with cool decor. Service was decent and the drink I ordered was pretty strong,…read morebut the menu items are limited and a bit pricey for what you seem to get. Ended up moving to the bar a block over for food + more drinks, which ended up being so much more fun. I would recommend coming by with a group of friends + a fuller stomach if you plan to stay here a while!

Food was great, highly recommend to stop by for lunch. It can get quite busy on occasions which…read moreleads to slow service. Overall the vibes were great, we came to watch the World Cup game and they had great deals during the matches.

When entered this cozy neighborhood place on a frigid Sunday afternoon. Greeted warmly by the…read morebartender and took seats at the bar. The place is small with a bar that seats a dozen or so people and some tables against the wall. Also another small dining room that looks like it was added on to the building at some point. I ordered a blue moon from approx two dozen tap choices and wifey ordered a red sangria that she liked. We ordered nachos grande and "street corn smashburger tacos" which were hefty and delicious! Most patrons at the bar seemed to be regulars but everyone was friendly and engaging. The bartender was efficient and very friendly, she made an excellent old fashion for me! We'll be back!

Since Reggie from Freeman's Fish took over the Food This place is ON POINT the Seafood is always…read moreFresh Fish n Chips, Burgers, Wings, Fish Sammie All Good.. Great Job Reggie and Crew Keep it MOVIN' !!!!

Sharing after a recent visit that the food since Chef Reggie / Freeman's Fish Market took over the…read morekitchen is really fresh and delicious. This continues to be a really solid neighborhood spot with a nice atmosphere, friendly service, and parking.

Came here yesterday for brunch with my friend. First time here. First, I want to commend the…read morewaitstaff Catherine. She is an absolute gem! Very, very helpful and my friend and I were kind of a pain as we were asking a lot of questions and I could not decided on what I wanted. The brunch menu is extensive and I wanted everything. I left her a 25% tip, but after I left I felt she deserved more. Speaking of tips, their suggested tip at bottom of receipt is based the check price after taxes. This is stated on the check... The drinks: We decided to start with drinks. My friend had the Moscow mule and I had the Bloody Mary. My bloody Mary was very good and strong and came with 3 huge olives. The olives tasted fresh. I've had weird tasting olives in other places. I liked it so much, I had another. Big mistake... My friend liked her Moscow Mule. The food: I had the turkey burger with bacon and avocado and truffle fries. The burger was cooked to perfection. It was not dry, but juicy without being under cooked. The bacon was perfect and the slices of avocado were fresh. My friend ordered the Ham Benedict. I didn't taste it but she said it was very good. The eggs looked perfectly done. That came with a side of potatoes. I think this will be my new brunch spot when I come to visit North Jersey. I recommend them.

Came there last night for the first time. Met some friends at the bar. The lady bartenders were…read moresurly, inattentive, and just plain mean. Not sure what's up, but these girls are clearly not happy to be there. Hospitality is not their specialty. In contrast, the guys offered kindness, smiles, and friendly banter. Same night, same time, same bar. When I inquired with the host staff, they exchanged knowing glances, smiled, and said, "We hear you." I'm going to guess I'm not the first person to render this opinion. It's a nice place, with a pleasant ambiance, but I don't know how long people will overlook this problem before deciding to stop coming.

Dinner was excellent. The atmosphere was great and friendly. Service on point. The waitress Kamani…read morewas on point & very professional.

Had an impromptu brunch date and saw this place on IG. What an amazing experience, from the drinks…read moreto the food. I would highly recommend this place for those who enjoy upscale Caribbean cuisine. Excellent service and hospitality. Will definitely come again.

Treated us like family!…read more We stepped in to this place with one of my friends who is a local hero in the town. The owners son hosted us at the bar and took great care of us treating us like family and engaging us in conversation all night even staying open a little later as we finished up our evening. We enjoyed some drinks which he excelled with and then tried the chefs special which was a chicken Parmesan sandwich. The sandwich was great and exactly what we needed in that moment. We will definitely be back to check out their brick oven pizzas. Highly recommend for a night out with girls/guys or even a nice date as intimate setting as well.

Just not that good since a switch of chef's. The burger went from phenominal to mediorce…read more Please, get rid of those smash burger BS. Your old chef had the burgers down pat. The new cheff needs a lesson burgers.

Came here on a friday evening. Sat inside. They had an option to sit outside as well. We got two…read moremocktails. A pineapple one and a lychee one. Both were good but very sweet. I got the tuscan salmon and my sister got the chicken sandwich. The food took a while to come out and the place was not busy. My sister didnt like the chicken sandwich and the fries were undercooked. The salmon was ok with the mash. The spinach was way too salty. We got two desserts to try to salvage the meal. Creme brulee and churros. Both were just ok. Service was subpar as well with it not being busy.

We came here because of the marketing we saw. Looked good with happy hour specials. Sadly our…read moreexperience was awful. We sat outside, when treated by the waiter we asked about the happy hour specials. He stated only if you sit at the bar. We asked if we could have the specials outside so we could keep our waiter. They agreed or so we thought. We ordered drinks and the waiter seemed irritated when we put our order in for food. He walked away as we started to tell him what we wanted. One of my friends ordered a drink that tasted like pure syrup. She asked him if he could take it back since it was undrinkable. He brought the bar tender out and he had an attitude about the drink saying he made it and it's fine. At this point with the rude arrogant behavior we don't want the food now. We canceled our order and asked for the check. The hostess offered the margarita flatbread for free and we declined. The waiter and bartender were very rude. He brought our check and surprise it was not the happy hour prices they had said they were charging. It's a shame this place is beautiful and has ample parking. The wait staff except for the hostess will have this place shutting down with the way they treat people.

Good restaurant with good food and service. I've been here a few times with family and friends and…read moreenjoyed the food and the drinks. Would recommend for an evening or night out on a date. Good atmosphere as well.

This is my second time here but first review. We went to…read morecelebrate my daughter getting into the nursing program. We were seated quickly. I had the chicken enchiladas. They were wonderful and tasteful. I haven't enchiladas like that in a long time. I had churros for dessert. Loved that they gave a bowl of chocolate with them as an option to dip. The decor is spectacular. From pictures of musicians on the wall and the waiting area has two benches one with musician mug shot and the other with the last supper with musicians who passed on.

I really enjoyed myself last night the ambiance was chilled, great music and I had an appetizer of…read morecrab legs. I look forward to returning. The bartenders, waiters, and waitresses have great customer service skills.

They say if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. I've waited to write this…read morereview because I wanted to calm down. I ordered a large order of the sticky wings. It was well over an hour before the bartender/waitress was told that they were out of the ingredients to make the sauce. Really ? Someone could have gone to the store to buy the stuff . Shame on you 43rd Street Cafe.