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    Chez Catherine

    4.1 (160 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndFrench, Wine Bars
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Duck confit

    Class class class! If you've been to Paris you'll appreciate this place! Stephane, the chef, and staff are experienced and know what they're doing when it comes to providing fine dining experience and quality. This place so a Jersey gem. Possibly the best French around!

    Cassoulet
    Nicole B.

    The staff make every meal special. This cozy restaurant offers incredible service, a fantastic menu, and great wine and cocktails. It is our go-to spot for special occasions. Thank you for always being amazing!

    Seafood tartare ( special )
    Almira F.

    Friday 6:30om Someone got my mom a gc for her bday and she decided to bring me with her to try the restaurant. Though it's a commute from the city , I'm glad I got to try the restaurant but also share the experience with my mom. There aren't a lot of 3 or 4 course meals in nj ( that I know of ) and it's nice to see this level of restaurant. We had the 3 course and got the risotto , seafood tartar, diver sole , cote de boeuf , soufflé and chocolate mousse. I had a nice glass of sav follows by a Pinot noir . The place is traditional french , small , cozy ( perfect for a formal date place ) , the service is great ( it's a white glove restaurant) - gramercy tavern like and feel . While I enjoyed the experience , I'm a bit concerned the longevity of the business . I don't know if maybe because it's a summer Friday but the place wasn't too full . I did jokingly asked / recommended that they make the place more of a bagatelle place ( vibey , trendy ) but I also understand that they want to keep it more traditional and is probably the draw for the older schooled customers . Sometimes restaurants have to adapt and try a different concept but if they've been open this long , then maybe they're doing something right and I understand the demand . I would come here for a special occasion , they offer prix fix for dinner and a la carte during lunch which I wish I knew prior to making dinner reservations.

    Panna cotta raspberries
    Tiffany C.

    Very nice service. Generally attentive. Small place with maybe 6 tables. It's nice and quiet with couples and small groups. Food was good, not great. I would say all generally cooked well but for me lacked some depth in flavors. They were all good but didn't knock me out of the park. Service was spectacular. Cute spot for a safe night! We didn't drink that night but the wine selection is spectacular!

    Escargot
    Gerald N.

    Great experience here, would give 4.8 stars. They have a good drink menu with mixed drinks and wine. They offer a limited menu but it was delicious. Service was personal and unrushed. 1. Mussels - Delicious broth, not too much volume. 2. Escargot - Not as oily as I've had at other places but still very good. 3. Dover sole - Prepared and filet'd in front of you. Soft, buttery and good amount. 4. Blueberry cup - Loaded with blueberries. Warm fruit cup. 5. Creme brulee - Perfectly made. Classic flavor. Overall, I would recommend this restaurant for a romantic or special occasion. The owner/waiter made it a fun night.

    Creme brûlée
    Jasmine W.

    Nice date night spot with classic French cooking! Great service and the food was beautifully executed. We had escargot, mussels, steak tartare, melon/ham, steak, duck, tiramisu, and creme brûlée. Not a bad dish in the bunch. The complimentary bread was fantastic as well- warm and crunchy! My steak was served medium well instead of medium rare and they replaced it for me. Can't wait to come back!

    Nystrip
    Deb A.

    This is probably my 5th time here and I've never been disappointed here. The cocktails are excellent The appetizers are always good and generous amount. The steak and the veal chop were very tender and flavorful. The desserts were also unique. I like the fact that they use a lot of egg white based desserts. Would return again for another special occasion!

    Lamb
    K A.

    Beautiful evening in lovely atmosphere. Good food, quality service. Intimate, romantic, relaxing dinner.

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    Went for lunch, everything was perfect. Service, food, hospitality, decor - all phenomenal.

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    16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro

    16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro

    3.6(188 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    •$$

    Love this place one of the first bars we visited upon moving to New Jersey the live Music is…read moreEverything for us Tim and his brother Chris are Fabulous owners totally awesome and very welcoming to new patrons. My husband and i haven't been in a couple of weeks but now that the weather is changing we shall return! Also might i add the Wings!!! are GREAT! Thanks for this Wonderful establishment

    I sat in the back room so I could hear my friend speak and wouldn't be too close to the band, and…read morewe were the only ones in the whole back of the restaurant from 6:30 PM until we left around 10:30 PM. It was a nice, quiet space, and the live music on a Tuesday was a pleasant touch- they played some Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel, among other classics. Unfortunately, the food was hit or miss. The bread that came out was terrible- hard, inedible, and honestly better left off the table. The brie and raspberry in puff pastry was okay but unimpressive, with very little cheese inside. It didn't even look like they used egg wash on the puff pastry. At least make it nice, give it a golden glow. On the bright side, the lobster ravioli was delicious, and my friend enjoyed his mussels with chorizo, though he felt the chorizo was lacking. He didn't expect it to come on a bed of penne, while the portion was generous he was avoiding pasta. None of the desserts sounded appealing enough to try. As for drinks, my smoky old-fashioned was so overwhelmingly smoky that I had a lingering campfire aftertaste in my mouth longer than I would have liked. Overall, if you're looking for a quiet spot with live music, it's not a bad choice. But the food and drinks were inconsistent, and I wouldn't rush back.

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    Black Sheep Bar And Provisions - Grilled oysters

    Black Sheep Bar And Provisions

    4.4(89 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    My mom and sister and I had an awesome meal there. The service was impeccable. The service was…read morefantastic. The hostess is so fun and energetic and engaging. The food was tremendous all the food apps entrées desserts drinks are over. The top will be going back many times.!

    I want to preface this by saying that I'm a native New Yorker who grew up almost around the corner…read morefrom Lucali, so I'm very familiar with waits, lines, reservations, and the realities of trying to get into a popular restaurant. That's why I was actually excited and hopeful to find a restaurant in Garwood that might offer a similar experience. Unfortunately, our first impression left a lot to be desired. We arrived without a reservation and were told by the maître d' that there would be at least a two-hour wait. While I understand that restaurants get busy, the way the information was delivered felt unnecessarily dismissive. We were then directed toward the bar, where we attempted to find a place to sit. Just as we were about to sit down, the owner told us that those seats had been reserved for someone else. We went back to speak with the maître d', but the interaction and attitude at that point were unpleasant enough that we decided to leave. To his credit, the owner ultimately offered us a table outside, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, by then, the overall experience had already left us feeling unwelcome, and we decided it wasn't worth staying. I'm sure the food may very well be excellent, and perhaps we simply caught the restaurant on an off night. But a great dining experience starts well before the food reaches the table. There are plenty of restaurants where I'm happy to spend my money, and I don't expect special treatment--just basic courtesy and hospitality. Hopefully others have a better experience, but based on ours, we won't be returning.

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    Vine and Oak - Crispy Chicken Sandwich

    Vine and Oak

    4.1(193 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Beautiful and upscale restaurant with modern, sophisticated touches. My husband and I have been…read morehere several times for brunch, and most recently we hosted a private event in the main dining area. Everything was fantastic - from the early stages of planning to the day of the party, our event coordinator Isabel helped make the entire experience seamless and stress-free. On the day of the event, everything went smoothly. The food was absolutely delicious and our guests commented how friendly and attentive the service was. We have no complaints and are very grateful to the entire team for making our event so special. We look forward to returning again soon!

    I was able to try two of their dishes at a private event…read more I had the spicy rigatoni vodka chicken and vegetable risotto. The rigatoni had grilled chicken, fresh rigatoni, homemade marinara cream, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Calabrian chilis. This was very tasty. The chilis provided a spicy factor to this dish. The grilled chicken was cooked appropriately and paired well with the pasta. The risotto had tomatoes, artichoke, and mushrooms. Like mentioned, this was supposed to have artichoke, but it seemed like asparagus was used instead. This was a little plain. It needed more seasoning, specifically salt, pepper, and cheese. The risotto was cooked just right though. Will I go back? I was not present but probably would head there.

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    Roosterspin - Spicy tuna roll

    Roosterspin

    3.9(880 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I had come and ordered takeout from here a few times... and tonight's experience was unlike any…read moreother. It was my first time doing karaoke and I honestly don't know that I would do it again. We booked a karaoke room for an hour for 6 people on a Thursday evening, and while the singing was fun, the service was below subpar. When we arrived, we did not have a full menu available to us in the room, so it took a few mins to get our order in. Our server kept close tabs of every minute in karaoke, but not the food. It took over 60 minutes to get our wings! Apparently there was some sort of mix up in the kitchen & while we were understanding, what threw us for a loop was that even though our wings were DELAYED, our server was hesitant to offer complimentary time in our karaoke room while we waited. Right at the 60-minute mark, he was quick to offer two options - our wings to go or a table in the dining room. In the end, we had to negotiate an extra hour in the karaoke room since our food took SO long to come out. When paying the check, we were surprised to see a charge for food we never ever received! I'm super disappointed that they tried to take advantage of us, when we were very understanding of their mix up. In my opinion, servers could use a lesson or two in customer service. Never in my time in hospitality, have I ever behaved in the way they did.

    Visited this spot for the first time and frankly it's a decent location, as NJ doesn't have a lot…read moreof Korean Fried Chicken spots. I dared to try the cauliflower wings (half & half), which actually wasn't bad. Both flavors was good, although I personally like the spicy better (just make sure you can handle it, although it won't be too bad if you're used to spicy food). Garlic fried rice was okay, but not the best. Also seems like they don't give you a side of pickled radish at this point, but maybe that's because we're in Jersey. Also the kimchi fries weren't what I expected. What the fries were crispy and tasty, they just give you a tiny cup of kimchi cheese sauce. Maybe I'm spoiled, but I expected the fries to be way more loaded. I ordered for pickup and it did take a lot longer than expected. I also felt sorry for the hostess, who was running around trying to help. There also was 5 people just standing around chatting, but the music was just a tad too loud to hear anyone trying to get their attention. I'm sure dining in would be a chill vibe, but can still have that and have it all together yk? Last thing is I definitely asked for bacon mustard sauce and heard them confirm over the phone, a bit annoyed they forgot that!

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    Paragon - Calabrian BBQ Ribs

    Paragon

    3.9(811 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    •$$

    Whenever I find myself in Union County, more often than not you will find me at Paragon Tap +…read moreTable! I called in for a big party, and they did an excellent job with the table-setting & location. Secondly, the food: Their apps are absolute winners. Our table got the Bavarian Soft Pretzel ($12) and the 12-piece wings ($22). Both came out hot and full-of-flavor! Both were excellent with a cold beer. For my main, I actually got a special which was not on their main menu. It was a Fajita Burger served with (you guessed it...) fajita fries. I added jalapenos for an extra kick. It was very good, but the buns are quite thick, so I actually just ate it with the bottom bun intact. The burger patty itself is quite thick which I enjoyed in this current smash-burger phase our world is currently in. Don't sleep on a pub burger. For dessert, it was one of our friends birthday, and as you can see --- they decorated it nicely! Not "they", sorry, Sara - our waitress - did! She was such an awesome server, and communicated very well. Awesome experience + awesome setting + awesome food! Thanks Paragon for doing what you do!

    If you've been missing Chef Eric LeVine's cooking in Jersey, we've got some really good news for…read moreyou. This Chopped champion rock star chef is officially back at Paragon! They gave the space a gorgeous refresh and completely reimagined their lineup of classic American and Italian comfort food. We came in to try the new menu, and left with some definite faves. First: the Meatball for Four. It's massive, super tender, and perfect for sharing. The Italian Spring Rolls will become your new favorite take on chicken parm. Don't sleep on their tortelloni or the savory Porchetta on pillow-soft ciabatta. And be sure to save room for dessert! Don't wait to try Paragon's new menu by the one and only, Chef Eric LeVine! Thank you Chef Eric and Maya for taking the best care of us! Check out our full experience here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ddm9M-8tcLR/?stkn=NDU0ZGtwNXk4bmJi

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    Inside

    Paragon - Surf and turf tacos (shrimp and filet mignon)

    Surf and turf tacos (shrimp and filet mignon)

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