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    Chez Catherine

    4.1 (159 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndFrench, Wine Bars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    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!

    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!

    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.

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    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!

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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(189 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    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.

    Nice place for drinks. It tends to be an older crowd. They usually have live music too. It's a…read morelittle bit of a dive.

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    16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro - Mussels, Risotto, and Artichokes

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    Black Sheep Bar And Provisions - Grilled oysters

    Black Sheep Bar And Provisions

    4.4(80 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    LOVE the vibe here. It's cozy but upscale. The lighting is perfect, and the happy hour even…read morebetter. I'm commenting solely on our happy hour experience. My colleagues got the lobster roll + champagne and I got the "sliders" with a side of truffle fries. They had happy hour prices for drinks as well, so we got a few glasses of wine and cocktails. The happy hour prices are a great deal. Especially the lobster roll + champagne!! Service is very quick. The staff attentive despite the crowd. The sliders were the biggest (pleasant) surprise. They were HUGE. Almost the size a full size burger. One of the owners stopped by and laughed that it was the only size buns they had --- but it's seriously such a great + tasty deal! Honestly would come back for these happy hour sliders alone! Overall we had a great time here. Haven't tried any of their main dishes, but judging from happy hour alone, this place is one to return to.

    They change the menu everyday. I came for the red snapper, but they gave me half a filet. The size…read morewas so small that I ended up ordering two entrees. Dunno why it's appetiser sized. I came here before last year and they gave you an entire red snapper. Hit or miss depending on what's on the menu. Better for meat than fish. I didn't like my chicken Milanese which I ordered after my bite sized red snapper meal. Like if I'm ordering food, I at least want 1 filet size, not half a filet!!

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    Vine and Oak Tavern - Crispy Chicken Sandwich

    Vine and Oak Tavern

    4.1(188 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!

    This is a lovely, upscale restaurant that's great for special occasions. It's spacious, with high…read moreceilings and cloth upholstered seats. To start, our table shared the burrata. It was light and fresh. For my main, I had the avocado toast. This was a unique preparation with hummus and almonds. The bread was quite soft. It was tasty and filling. The accompanying crispy breakfast potatoes were excellent. Perfect texture with a nice crisp bite. The portion sizes of all of the dishes were very generous. Our table also ordered the tres leches french toast, chicken waffle, and pappardelle, and everyone was satisfied. A couple of people ordered sides of eggs and bacon and they were able to accommodate that as well. To drink, I had a couple of the non-alcoholic cocktails. They were both quite good. For dessert, I loved the creme brûlée, which was smooth and creamy, with a crunchy caramelized top layer. Our waiter was patient and prompt with requests. We really enjoyed the meal!

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    Arugula salad with steak

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    Roosterspin - Ramen  tacos and chicken sandwich

    Roosterspin

    3.9(879 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We have been coming to Roosterspin for years now - probably our favorite spot in Westfield. We all…read moreshared the honey butter rice balls, bibimbap, japchae, and regular size of the soy garlic wings. We have been coming here for a while and always get the honey butter rice balls without fail. The crunch on the outside and chewy texture on the inside is perfect and we love the sweet taste. I would pass on the bibimbap next time, it was kind of bland and the crispy rice was burnt instead of golden. The japchae was the star of the meal. So much flavor, perfect cook of the noodles, and thin beef. If I wasn't sharing dishes, I would get this all for myself. Lastly, we got the regular size of soy garlic chicken, which was 12 pieces because they were out of the big drumsticks. The crunch was great with perfectly cooked chicken on the inside. I don't like that they charge extra for sauce but honestly this meal was such a bargain. A meal for 4 under $100 at a nice restaurant is rare. The service was fine, refilled our water on time but our waiter could've been more attentive overall. Ambiance is always great with a retro vibe and cool lighting.

    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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    Roosterspin - Spicy tuna roll

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    Paragon Tap & Table - Surf and turf tacos (shrimp and filet mignon)

    Paragon Tap & Table

    3.9(806 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!

    Visited some friends recently who took us to eat dinner at Paragon Tap & Grill. Before going, they…read moreclaimed Paragon was a great place to get food. From the outside, it didn't look like anything special or a place to rave about but I quickly learned why it was all the talk with them. Since it was a Saturday night, they had a nice crowd and the place itself had a feel of both a sports bar and a brew pub. The one side was more of a sports bar type of feel (or setup) and the other half had more of a brew pub type of feel. After looking at the menu, I decided to go with the healthier choice so I ordered the Drunken Parm Sandwich. I wish I took a picture of the sandwich when it came out because it looked very good and like it was made fresh. Almost immediately, the server came over to me to let me know that they made me real chicken rather than the vegetarian chicken and said she would take it back for the vegetarian chicken. I opted to keep it since I knew there was a chance it would probably get thrown out. I took one bite of the sandwich and I have to say, it was one of the BEST chicken parm sandwiches I've ever had. It was piping hot and tasted fresh. From the chicken, to the sauce, to the bun, it all tasted fresh and practically melted in my mouth. It was a little on the salty side but aside from that, it was made to perfection. To top the night, as we were paying the bill, our server Maya (who was very friendly and tentative during our visit) handed me a take out container with the veggie chicken parm sandwich in it AND the general manager Greg came over to me to apologize for the mistake and said the veggie chicken parm was on the house. It's very rare for me that this happens. I wish I lived closer to Paragon so I can go back more often but believe me, I'll be back there for drinks and dinner next time I'm in the area. I highly recommend going there. Their service, food, and drinks will not disappoint.

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    Inside

    Paragon Tap & Table - Truffle & Parm Fries

    Truffle & Parm Fries

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    Summit House

    Summit House

    3.6(320 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$$

    Stopped in to grab a meal with a friend - ok, they want us to order everything at once so you can't…read moreenter the appetizer order and come back for a meal order... is it too busy and lightly staffed? Service was slow on that regard with water and checking. Seafood is good, though- the salmon crudo was ok (blood orange highlight), the oysters broiled with miso-garlic - virtually no miso flavor. The seared octopus, though, a great dish with highlights on the beans offsetting the rich flavor of the octopus and sausage crumbs. Dinner was tilefish, excellent balance (although some bites were very salty). Apple crostada at dessert was a good version of a warm apple turnover with an open center served with ice cream which I enjoyed. Fun gold playing cards where they have your food for pickup after the meal - staffer there had a good attitude! Beat the server who was more lackluster.

    American Express platinum confirmed a dinner reservation for four persons at "Summit House"…read morerestaurant at 7:00pm on Saturday, December 13,2025. When we arrived after a 3 hour drive from beautiful Cape May New Jersey which has fabulous restaurants, we were told that "NO RESERVATION EXISTED." I even offered to spell the last name. We were told that we could possibly be seated in 1 1/2 hrs later after I insisted. EXTREMELY BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. The restaurant does not value its customers. A VERY BAD CHOICE TO DINE.

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    Summit House - The brunch scene at Summit House

    The brunch scene at Summit House

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    Summit House

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    Jessica's Restaurant - Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Crepe

    Jessica's Restaurant

    4.7(402 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    $$$

    My wife and I have been romancing the idea of a trip to Jessica's for months. Are we classy enough?…read moreCan our simple palettes appreciate the medley of flavors throughout the menu? We decided it was worth the gamble, and boy did we hit the jackpot. We loved the BYOB option, proudly flaunting local beers while most tables had a bougie bin of ice helping to chill their wines. As we sipped on our own version of bubbly, we started with a couple of delicious appetizers - meatballs and fried burrata. While both were great, the meatballs were the clear winner, served hot in a small cast iron skillet. Moving to the main course, the pasta ragu was another hit. It had a bit of a peppery undertone, but wasn't spicy, just a wonderful blend of spices that gave it a unique flavor. For dessert, I had an apple-based dish that was a special that night. While again another creative showing, I think I'd stick to some of the simpler options on the menu (like a Caramelized banana split - YES PLEASE)

    Hadn't been to the new location yet, after being a major fan of them at their original location…read more Had my normal octopus and lobster crepe for crepes. Outstanding as always. For dinner, tried the shrimp rigatoni (ridiculously good) and the ribeye. Steak was good, I just didn't love the sauce. It wasn't bad, I just prefer my steaks seasoned but dry with a lil char and full of flavor inside. Nonetheless I still enjoyed it. Staff provided great service and the new location is in a great spot, well designed, great ambiance, much bigger and pretty easy to find parking. If you haven't been to Jessica's, it's a must do. This gem that was relatively under the radar for years, is now being discovered. But the quality and consistency remains.

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    Jessica's Restaurant - Apple Tart

    Apple Tart

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