A friend of mine had been saying that she wanted to try Flour, a restaurant that I adored, so I…read morequickly snagged a reservation and made plans to introduce her to it. While the place had outdoor seating, it was a bit too warm on that day to really enjoy it, so I grabbed us a table inside instead. The restaurant was very dark with only candlelight to illuminate the menu. The acoustics were also not amazing, as the room was extremely loud. However, aside from that, the space had a really hip, seductive vibe. It was also no longer BYO and now offered all sorts of unusual wines, craft beers, and intriguing cocktails. Like on my last visit, we were blessed with a really professional, friendly server. He was a complete delight and indulged my request to try tastes of both the prosecco and Grüner Veltliner before committing to one or the other. Though both wines were complex and delicious, I selected the crisp Casa Coste Piane "Col Fondo" Prosecco from Veneto, Italy. My friend and I decided to share two pasta dishes. The Cavatelli was served with a Moroccan-spiced lamb ragu and topped with sprinkles of sheep's cheese from nearby Nettle Meadow Farm. I was told to mix the cheese into the rest of the ingredients, which were warm and allowed it to melt into a gooey delight. The lamb sauce was so multi-dimensional and really paired well with the funky cheese. It was a delicious plate. We also shared the Triangoli alla Trapanese, which was essentially triangular shaped ravioli that were stuffed with goat cheese. The delicate dumplings were then plated with fresh black mission figs and drizzled with tangy Villa Manodori balsamic vinegar. It was such an unique pasta creation that was truly another winner. Though I sampled less items than on my last trip to Flour, I loved every moment of my experience. From the cool crowd and buzzing atmosphere to the modern Italian food and new beverage list, the restaurant was a real gem.

I came with a small group on a Tuesday night. We started off by sharing the whipped ricotta and the…read moreHamachi crudo. I was a big fan of both, especially the ricotta, which was so incredibly creamy. For the mains, everyone's fresh-made pasta was excellent. I ordered the Mexican street corn, which was unique, flavorful, and delicious. I also tried some of the spicy rigatoni and loved it. We ended the night with the s'mores dessert, which was rich and chocolatey. Also, the fact that the restaurant is BYOB is a huge plus! The only downside was that I lost an item during our visit. I had a really hard time finding their contact information online, so I had to go back in person to ask about it, which was a bit annoying. Ultimately, they weren't able to recover it, but the food itself was still outstanding.

I've passed by Anthony David's for many years now, but never went in. My cousin and I decided to go…read morehere on a whim a few weeks, and it was one of the best meals we had in a really long time - so much so, that we went back here last night and had nearly the exact same thing. The food was excellent! The menu has so many options for different tastes and palettes. It also seems like they rotate dishes depending on the season which is pretty impressive. Both times we split the beet salad and their cacio e pepe as an appetizer. The cacio e pepe was one of the tastiest I've ever had. The fact that they used mezze rigatoni instead of angel hair is a nice touch. I prefer rigatoni anyway, and it gave the pasta that extra something-something, plus the ridges helped soak up all that sauce. It had just the right amount of peppery bite too. I also opted for the hangar steak - holy moly! Tender, cooked just right, and the fried potatoes were to die for. Both times, the servers was extremely attentive. Also, the place itself is small but cute. I like that there are different sections to sit in - at the bar, towards Bloomfield, in the back with all the windows. I would love to come here for brunch or perhaps manifest a date here, lol! If I lived in Hoboken, I would eat here every day. Can't wait to come back here again and again!

Our dinner and overall experience at Anthony David's was stellar!…read more We started with the Heirloom Baby Beets, which were served with citrus, pistachios, and a creme fraiche. It was a light, summery appetizer in which the earthiness of the beets was offset beautifully by the bright citrus notes. For the entrees, we got the Truffle Carbonara, Pistachio-Crusted Branzino, and the Hanger Steak. All were exceptionally good! My steak was cooked perfectly to medium-rare, was well-seasoned, and was taken up an extra notch by the delicious peppercorn sauce. The branzino was also a big hit with both people who ordered it. They praised the dish at length, and one person kept going back for more bites even after announcing she was stuffed! Our server was vivacious and happily chatted with us about the many menu options, giving us tips about the most popular dishes not just among customers, but the staff as well. She was great! I encourage you to treat yourself to dinner here. It was a lovely meal!

I've been wanting to try this place for the longest time and finally went with my sister. My sister…read morecomes here often and raves about it. I am obsessed! They have an amazing regular happy hour deal but special daily deals. We went on Thursday and it was any pizza for $14 and $10 lychee martinis on top of the regular happy hour. We started with a lychee martini and Dear Maud and the Fun Guy pizza. $9 for the Dear Maud and the pizza was a great size for $14 happy hour!Cocktails and pizza were delicious. For dinner we shared the steak sandwich and spicy vodka bolognese. We did another lychee martini and I tried the frozen Irish coffee also $9 happy hour!! Both entrees were amazing. We even had leftover since the pizza was so filling. I really loved the pasta. Frozen Irish was tasty and boozy. To finish off we did an espresso martini and midnight orange which were both great. Long story long I was so impressed with Dear Maude. Our server was the nicest. Amazing decor, food, drinks and service. I immediately texted my coworker, then my husband that we have to come here for a girls dinner and date night. I sadly moved out of the area or else I'd make this my regular spot.

We tried to avoid the dinner rush by taking a 5:45p reservation on a Saturday. It didn't work: (1)…read morethe waiter barely came by after we'd ordered entrees, so I never got to explore the interesting-looking cocktail menu, and (2) it was super loud inside. At least I know no one overheard our very personal conversation. My friend ate half her tomato mozzarella pizza, complimenting the fresh tomatoes, but noting an uneven bake: too hard on the outer perimeter, too soft below the cheese. My steak sandwich lacked char and had no depth of umami, along with a forgettable bun and fries that became oily and mushy way too quickly. The margarita picante is hardly spicy, so don't worry about letting your spice-averse friends take a sip.

Classic neighborhood spot. We went on a Sunday around noon as a party of three without reservation,…read moreput our name on the waiting list, and were seated in about 20-25 min, which wasn't bad at all. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We started with the French onion soup, although it arrived at the same time as our entrees instead of beforehand. Even so, it ended up being my favorite dish of the meal. Rich and flavorful. For my entree, I ordered the steak and eggs. It was decent, but the quality of the steak wasn't quite what I expected. My mom had the chicken salad, which she said was satisfying, and my husband ordered the eggs, ham, toast and French fries, a solid classic breakfast that he enjoyed. We also had a side of bacon that were tasty and crunchy just I liked them. Overall, Elysian Cafe had a cozy neighborhood atmosphere and good service that makes it a pleasant place to spend a.weekend brunch. That said, I found some of the food to be underwhelming. If you're looking for a charming local bistro, it's worth a visit, but if your main priority is exceptional food, there are stronger brunch options in Hoboken .

We went here for a special event with a tasting menu and wine pairing and had so much fun…read more The vibes of the place are great and there is a combination of modern pub with some classic design elements and molding on the walls and ceiling. The menu we had was specific to the tasting even but all made by the same everyday chef. The first course was white asparagus with a hollandaise sauce and that was so tender and delicious but light enough that I wasn't full at all. The second course was halibut with risotto and crab and there was so much meatiness. It was my favorite place and the flavors went so well together. Next was grilled oysters and I've never liked oysters but these were amazing! The bacon and breadcrumbs that had a slight lemon flavor went so well with the oysters. Next was lamb loin with stewed white beans and carrots. The lamb was medium rare, I could have skipped the beans but that's me. Dessert was a strawberry Terrine which was full of fresh and authentic strawberry flavor. I would come back and try their normal menu and also do a tasting again as it was delicious and reasonably priced.

Really great find, this place. Conveniently located, charming décor, friendly staff, and great…read moremenu. Lots of good, familiar options, perfect for lunch or brunch. Good for small families and groups. Thanks to all the staff, who were all nice and helpful.

This was our last night in Jersey and we had a great time…read more Great service and beautiful setting. Plenty to choose from on the menu. Appetizers were great, food was delicious. Time from ordering to table was great and we couldn't have had a better time.

What a great find! I met some friends here who were sitting downstairs, so I joined them and…read moreordered a beer. After visiting for a bit, I got curious seeing a flight of stairs, so I decided to check out what was up there. The bartender told me there were 2 more stories, and the top floor was an outdoor deck! So I when went up there, I was amazed at how awesome it was! The area was beautiful and there were string lights and open air! So we moved up there! We ordered more drinks and food, I had a Caesar Salad, Steak Frites, followed by Apple Strudel. Everything was delicious and the service impeccable. Plus, they had the baseball game on the TVs! If I lived here, I would visit this place every day!

We had flatbread and prosecco. Both were good. Tres leches cake was yum. Service was impeccable…read more Cute atmosphere with slightly different settings on the two levels. I've heard that their second floor becomes clubby later at night, but we haven't checked that out. It's our family's first choice if we can find parking. If the summer ever comes we'll walk over. I'd celebrate my birthday there if I could get my friends to cross the river Please let this restaurant be our little secret

Came to Zack's for an after-work dinner with 7 coworkers on a Wednesday and had a great experience…read more We only made the reservation the day before, and they had no problem accommodating our group. We shared the mac & cheese and truffle fries to start, and both were delicious, especially the mac & cheese, which was super rich and creamy. I got the stuffed chicken and loved it. The sauce was really flavorful and the mashed potatoes were perfectly creamy. Everyone else got a mix of pastas, burgers, and sandwiches, and everything around the table looked great. They also have a really nice beer selection. Service was attentive but gave us plenty of space to talk and enjoy ourselves without feeling interrupted. Great spot for a group dinner, and I'd definitely go again!

We heard this place gets busy so we made a reservation over the phone and were asked for a credit…read morecard, which felt a little odd--especially since when we arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty. There was only one other family dining, and the space stayed empty the entire time. The service was genuinely great. Friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and a really cute, cozy space. I especially loved the Christmas décor and overall vibe--it felt warm and inviting. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite live up to the prices. The house salad was $13 and honestly one of the most basic, smallest, and most boring salads I've ever had--very underwhelming for the cost. We also ordered quesadillas, a cheeseburger with fries, and grilled cheese with tomato soup. My son enjoyed the burger and fries, and the quesadillas were flavorful, generously filled with chicken and veggies, and came with sour cream, pico, and guac. The tomato soup was tasty, while the grilled cheese was just okay. One small but appreciated detail: canned soda. Cold, crisp, and not flat which is always a win. Lunch for 3 came in just under $100, which felt high given what we received. One frustration was being seated in a tight corner right next to the kitchen even though the dining room was completely empty. We were so close I could literally see into the kitchen and count items on the shelves. On top of that, the hostess repeatedly walked by calling out "corner," which became distracting and honestly a bit irritating. Overall, I liked the vibe, but the food-to-price ratio missed the mark for me. It wasn't bad--just alright.

My partner and I had a lovely dining experience there! We got the shrimp cocktail, which was oddly…read moremore like a shrimp-in-salsa type dish. It was delicious and topped with perfectly ripe avocado. We loved it. For entrees, I got the mezzo rigatoni and he got the cavatelli. Both amazing. We finished with the bread pudding which was quite literally as big as my head. So good and we had plenty of leftovers for the next day. It was a lovely date

Kind of tired with how Antique Bar is running things lately. Always hard to get a table, I have…read morebeen trying for many months now to bring in my fam for bread pudding and finally get a table. Before when I called they would squeeze me in but no more like that which is fine, its busy. Get there ask if I could get a table 10 mins earlier, they said they'll check. I have to come back in to get an answer and they say 15 mins more, thats past my res. Anyway time goes on and I then get told hey we don't have any bread pudding for the night? It took you this long to tell me and right at my reservation? Instead you waste my time when I told you why I was here? After I pay for parking? Either way decided to dine for something else and then the waiter was nice but then he goes home midway cause I saw him leaving with his backpack. I go inside to pay and get a box. It was one of the worst experiences I have had in the last 5 years of going here. And the skillet cookie is super mid. Worst case NO ONE EVER PICKS UP the phone here which could have saved an hour of my day (its not an easy place to get to or even park so absolute waste of time)

Dinner at Drift was a fantastic experience this evening. It is such a stunning restaurant with a…read morereally sleek and sophisticated ambiance. My table was one of, if not the best, in the house. It actually rotated (very slowly) throughout the meal so I was able to enjoy an entire 360-degree view of the restaurant (more than once). Our server, George, was fantastic! He gave excellent recommendations and when there was a song playing that I couldn't Shazam, he wrote the name of it down for me! ​My cocktail, Frequent Flyer, was 10/10 and the perfect mix of sweet and tart. Someone could easily order those all night long since it was masterfully crafted and wasn't overpowered with alcohol. For starters, I ordered the Ceviche sushi roll. It had all of the flavors of Peruvian-style ceviche and had a lovely presentation. My entree of skirt steak with polenta fries was seamlessly executed. I ordered the steak medium-rare and it had the right amount of char with the meat being very tender. The chimichurri sauce was a really nice accompaniment. Although I was full, I was able to muster up some room for dessert and had the bourbon apple bread pudding. It was really lovely and the perfect way to end an amazing meal. I'd return to Drift in a heartbeat and would highly recommend it.

Dined last night at Drift to celebrate a friend's birthday and elopement. We were a party of 9 and…read morethey were able to accommodate our reservation outdoors as there was space (Outdoor dining is first come/first serve). This was my first time here, though I've been to Blu on the Hudson a few times so I felt Drift's menu and interior was a copycat of Blu. Unfortunately, the service at Drift was very poor, compared to Blu. Although the large restaurant was fairly empty inside and not at full capacity outside, service was slow and absent. Our waitress barely came by and neither did the bus boys - finally when I got up to refill my own cup of water, he darted over. There were multiple times my water glass was empty and no one in sight to offer a refill. Even the manager got a little attitude with me when I asked him to bring out new utensils (ours were cleared with our appetizers). We'd had already been waiting a while for our entrees to come and I could just anticipate all of our entrees coming out and us having no silverware to eat them with. Moving to the food, I thought the food was generally good, although not the best value. The rice balls were tasty but on the smaller side - they come 4 to an order. The whipped ricotta was yummy but the small plate of 4 pieces of focaccia is not sufficient for the amount. It's $2 for each extra plate of 4 slices. The rice cakes weren't as good as the ones at Blu. The beet salad was less of a salad and more like a plate of Greek yogurt with garnish around it - would not recommend. For entrees, several of us ordered sushi rolls. I thought the happy ending, Miyazaki and aloha rolls were good. My friend did not like her king California roll. The branzino and sea bass portions were small for the cost. We didn't order dessert since the meal moved so slowly and it was already late by the time we finished our entrees. We had to wait a while to get our check and then we got out of there. They also should have someone who checks the bathrooms regularly and tidies them up - the stall I went into was out of toilet paper in both dispensers and instead of replacing the empty rolls, they left the new one the dirty floor. All in all, I don't think I'd come back here again when practically the same restaurant is next door and I had better experiences there.

This was my third & final time ordering food from GTK. I had a $10 reward for my birthday that I…read morewanted to use, however I would have been better off saving my money. The chef preparing the food here makes up the ingredients to the dishes as he goes, with little concern over what's actually supposed to go into them. For folks with food allergies, BEWARE. We got the Daytona chicken wrap - listed ingredients are buffalo/bbq sauce, grilled chicken, romaine, grilled onions, ranch. The wrap was made with raw, red onions and also chunks of tomatoes. We also ordered the GTK Mac & Cheese - smoked gouda, fontina, mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, crusted in panko. Ours had no panko on it. Also was a small portion for $12. Finally, the buffalo grilled chicken Caesar wrap - I think this was prepared properly. Both my prior orders were the traditional grilled chicken Caesar and I know now I strongly prefer the traditional more. While the owner Andrew was very responsive and immediately resolved the situation by refunding some of the items, I have zero confidence that any future order I place here will be fulfilled properly.

I went on a business lunch here and was not expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised. They…read moreoffered a fair amount of gluten free options and I settled on the sweet & sour chicken bowl. I was easily able to request the sauce on the side. Also was impressed they offered Saratoga, my favorite water. I liked my meal and I thought the decor was great! Sporty neat and the table was cool with all the imbedded old ticket stubs! All in all very good place. Girl working there was also very helpful and nice! I would go back!