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    Central Bistro

    4.4 (102 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Chilaquiles
    Jared G.

    Stopped in for brunch at central bistro. The service was very good and attentive. I got the crab cakes Benedict. It was good but nothing too mind blowing. The hollandaise was just okay.the crab cake itself was pretty good I must say. The chilaquiles was definitely the standout. The sauce it was cooked in was delicious and full of flavor. I highly recommend coming in and getting those. I look forward to coming in for dinner one day but for this brunch it gets 3 stars

    Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
    Kristin A.

    Visited Central Bistro for dinner with some friends who are new to the Heights. They had been a few times and thought it would be an easy place to grab dinner on a Friday night. We showed up around 7:30 and it was not crowded at all. We put together a table for 6 outside. The restaurant is BYO which is great. Service outside was kind of slow but nothing horrible; our entrees all came out a few minutes apart. We got two orders of wings to start - the buffalo and Asian bbq. You got 8 wings per order and they were hearty pieces. Both flavors were pretty good. For my main, I got the meatball parm sub. It was really good and came with fries. I took half of the meal home since it was such a big portion. My fiance got the Oaxaca Torta and he enjoyed it; he also took half of it home. Their menu is all over the place - Italian dishes, tacos, wings, pierogies etc. - so it's a strange mix but everything I had I enjoyed. A good option for those looking for a casual meal in the neighborhood.

    Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
    Raina M.

    The service was great and the food was delicious! The Philly cheesesteak and fries were delicious!

    Pasta Chicken Parmigiana
    Tanaesha P.

    I love it! My fav goto byob spots! I've been too many times! And you can get about 2-3 things under $50-60 definitely affordable eats! Service is great, very attentive very demure! Ambiance is cute. They have Great Wall art in that area.

    Avacado toast on an English muffin!!! With salad on the side
    Jemila T.

    First of all YES! Just go there! We were living on Bowers Street and it was a cute little walk and the food is priced well and DELICIOUS!!!

    Philadelphia Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich

    We were immediately greeted by Anthony when entering central bistro requested an outside table and he accommodated us. He was very attentive and polite. Menu was very diverse. Very pleasant atmosphere. We had the Philadelphia cheesesteak and eggs Benedict. Overall, very positive and pleasant experience many thanks to Anthony for making our lunch a pleasant one!

    Philly
    Juan S.

    The salad was ok. Had dried ham that looked like it has been sitting out for a while, waiting to be used. The cheese stake was t for a quick bite. We sat outside and was given menus. We ordered a salad, the Philly cheesesteak and side fries. All came quickly and efficiently. The salad was ok. Had dried ham that looked like it has been sitting out for a while, waiting to be used. The cheesesteak was ok. I was looking forward to a more traditional version but they had it with sour picked peppers and some artisanal bread. A bit disappointed. Service was good. Prices are downtown JC level. There is a service fee added to the bill after you get the check. Overall just ok food with good service. We will try them again to support local.

    Chicken Francese
    Latasha W.

    Great place for byob. Portions are beyond (I never have leftovers). It's a neighborhood gem that I recommend for service, food and location. 3/5 is because of dessert menu

    Oysters and wings
    Alexis K.

    First impression was good cute decor friendly staff and then the food came it was all delicious. We order the wings burrita and the lamb burger and I was impressed. And it's a byob liquor store is right across the street

    Chilaqules Mamalones: pork is super tender, flavorful, not salty and just Excellent. Favorite. Worth seeking out. $14.50    5*

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    Clean, quiet atmosphere. Friendly and fast service. Great food! I recommend the Santa Fe Salad.

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    This place is consistently awesome! we have ordered many things and it's all delicious. local neighborhood gem.

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    I visited on Christmas and ordered egg benedict and beetroot latte. I found a green bug that looks…read morelike a stink bug dead, upside down, fully intact of every part in veggies in egg benedict. I took it to the counter and showed it to them. The server asked if it was alive or dead when I found them. I told him it was dead and looked steamed....like it matters... Long story short I asked for refund but they said they have to ask their manager who's not coming back that day since it is holiday and I would need to wait until next day for refund so I end up getting a cheesecake instead. The cheesecake tasted little sour so initially I thought it went bad. Also it tasted like it's been sitting in the fridge for a long time. You know when you taste fridge smell from the food. I lost sanitation of their food and will not recommend it to anyone

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    Alyce was a true 10/10 experience. We walked in for a weekday lunch/brunch and started with the…read morebrisket tacos as an appetizer, it was an amazing first impression, it was absolutely perfect, I just wish I wasn't sharing - next time we'll each get our own! My entree was shrimp and grits which was also delicious, the shrimp was cooked perfectly and there was a poached egg on top which always makes everything better. I got to pick a type of bread to go along with the meal and was about to choose sourdough until the server mentioned the option of a fresh baked biscuit! Bonus - it was served with butter and house made jam. My husband got the mojo chicken which was also very good, especially the black bean puree. We also wanted to try the crispy bacon fried rice (which also came with an egg!) and it was something we'd definitely order again. Last but not least, the service was amazing! Can't wait to try their dinner menu.

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    Living in Downtown Jersey City, my fiancée and I always wanted to give this place a shot for…read morebrunch. We saw how it looked during happy hour, but were equally curious about the food. We finally had the opportunity to do so on a quiet Easter Sunday. First, the interior looks pretty amazing. A lot of history behind all the architecture and they did a good job preserving it. Because it was raining and chilly, we couldn't see the rooftop, but I can see the appeal. To start, we got an assortment of small muffins for the table. That was a nice touch. They were good too. For brunch, we each ordered omelettes. I got the Jalapeño & Cheddar while my fiancée got the mushroom and spinach omelette. We ended up complementing the items quite well. I did end up enjoying her omelette well. The vegetables were definitely fresh and cooked quite well. My omelette was nice and cheesy, how I like it. The jalapeños didn't have a crazy kick, but enough to satisfy. The potatoes were good too. There's no real coffee menu here (which is a slight miss), but I did enjoy the freshly squeezed orange juice as a nice change. I will be back.

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