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    City Perch Kitchen + Bar

    3.7 (649 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    SEAFOOD COBB
    Maria C.

    I loved the place and its atmosphere. It's situated in a really nice area, and parking is free in the garage in front of the building. It's a great spot to have some drinks and relax with friends. However, the service was a bit slow; it took a long time for them to bring the drinks and appetizers, and it felt like it took forever to get the food. On a positive note, the food was delicious, offering a variety of options from seafood to steaks. I ordered the ribeye and it was absolutely amazing. However, the kitchen could use some improvement in terms of efficiency.

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    Eric K.

    A good spot to grab drinks after work w/ friends, but not for much else. I wanted to like City Perch, and having been there before for a happy hour type gathering, my wife and I dined in a few months ago when it was still warm. I like the vibe, and the surrounding area in downtown Fort Lee definitely has a great vibe, esp. with all the windows opened up during summer. But if you're a restaurant, ya gotta pull your weight with food. You can't just fake it in the middle of downtown Fort Lee - a town that has transformed into an extension of midtown NYC in some ways in the last 5-8 years. Food was just overall terrible. This joint doesn't get my separate category grading treatment so here it is: Wild mushroom soup (2/5, APP) was a big bowl of... nothing. Did not particularly taste good other than grainy dirt-like texture. Braised Duck Poutine (3/5, APP) What were we thinking ordering this...? Duck was not terribly dry but just the whole thing was meh. We ate out of necessity to fill us up. Shrimp Scampi (2/5, MAIN, $28) What is this...? It was so thoroughly blend, dry (not enough sauce), rubbery shrimp, slightly limp linguini... just nothing going for it. Service was also not too great. Our server took so long to take our order, soup took like 15 minutes, pasta literally took 20 minutes. For THAT. We paid like $30 for THAT??! Ugh *facepalm* Never again. This gets a solid C-

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    Toya J.

    So I had a date night dinner here 4/5 on my birthday my main complaint was my food was served warm to cool and when I asked for it to be heated up the rib was reheated while the mashed potatoes were cold I told the waitress about that still tipped but never went back my salad was delicious and my birthday dinner. The drink was something the waitress suggested which was a no for me I'll stick to my passion fruit margaritas. I will give perch another chance as I've been a patron of the theatre since January 2017 *update 7/26/25 THANK YOU Kelsey for responding as I LOVE city perch & ipic I'm aware every encounter may be great or a hit or miss I will be returning with guests to give it another try again as a patron since January 2017 I have to be fair the disappointment only came because it was my birthday 4/5 but thank you I will see y'all soon blessings from nyc.

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    Jane K.

    Still a solid 4 star. I enjoy visiting City Perch once in a while for their mascarpone French toast and lemon ricotta pancakes with hot tea. So sad to find out the French toast and pancakes are only available on Saturdays and Sundays during brunch now... Their other food tends to be either really salty or really bland, but still enjoyable. It's a cute spot to hang out, moody and fairly quiet. The trees in the middle of the restaurant add to the warm and inviting environment. The staff are super friendly always. This time around, we got the Mussels ($17), Grilled Asparagus Arugula Salad ($17), and Lobster Roll ($26). The mussels were bland, but the bread that came with them were perfectly crispy and soft. The salad was the highlight of the lunch, and the lobster roll was smaller than expected but enjoyable.

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    Victor W.

    Brunch in Fort Lee doesn't get better than this. Don't let the modern look fool you, this team packs a humble punch. First off, the food is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the Duck Poutine if you are feeling peckish. It is superb. I could literally eat it every day! Chicken and Waffles and the Crab Benedict were extremely well executed and presented. Cocktails were shining stars as the mixologist's creations hit every flavor profile in balanced fashion. The service from Andreas was truly charming and warm. Made sure to connect with us and steer us on the cocktail road with great recommendations. The interior is very clean and well maintained with modern hip and sleek look yet comfy. Pump the breaks and make a pit stop, you'll be happy you did.

    Angelina R.

    The food is good. A little pricey but not too bad. It's really nice inside too. Service is decent. Drinks are pretty weak and that's coming from a lightweight, so I would recommend sticking with beer. Convenient location with lots to do around there like movies, ping pong, bakeries, etc. they have the parking garage across the street so parking isn't an issue. My favorite thing here is the bread basket. I would come here more if the drinks were better.

    Jose P.

    City Perch was an incredible experience. The entire restaurant is beautiful and they've covered every angle for each customer's preference. They have a nice outdoor area, with large umbrellas. A perfect location to people watch, see the caravan of exotic cars driving by, or maybe catch a glimpse of celebrities strolling through the area. Ten minutes into the meal, we saw Iced-T, his wife (Coco) and their daughter, coming out of the adjacent IPIC Theater. They also have an indoor high stool/table area, which is where we chose to sit. This was my favorite, because you have a little of both the outdoor and indoor experience. Our server, Jailene, was exceptional. She was attentive, cheery, and gave us great recommendations. We started with libations of an Espresso Martini and their Black and Blanco (tequila blanco, basil, blackberries, and agave). Both were well crafted and strong. Our appetizer was the Watermelon Salad (shaved red onion, candied pistachios, feta cheese, watercress, with a honey-thyme vinaigrette). This salad was AMAZING, refreshing, I wish it was 3 times larger and highly recommended. Our entrees were just as good. We had the Perch Burger (red onion marmalade, bacon, bibb lettuce, tomato, white cheddar, secret sauce, and house fries). We also ordered the Sesame Miso Salmon (sesame miso glaze, ginger wild mushroom, crispy shredded potato cake, with scallion-wasabi vinaigrette). That salmon was exquisite and all of these ingredients created an array of textures and flavors that made this dish memorable. OMG....the dessert! We shared the Strawberry Rhubarb (macerated fruit, cobbler topping, gelato, strawberry) was heavenly. Below that cobbler top was a warm mixture of happiness, that when combined with the the gelato, was mouth watering and will be ordered with every subsequent meal, if available. FYI....Fort Lee will be having their Restaurant Week from Monday,  September 16 until Sunday, September 29. City Perch will be participating.

    Great food, we devoured this! @astroamie
    Amirah W.

    (Visited 6/24 at 6:30) One of the main reasons I trusted City Perch with one of my most intimate of events is because of their commitment to customer service is unmatched. From the reservation process to the time you leave the restaurant. As a customer I feel heavily appreciated and welcome at City Perch Fort Lee, I'll always be abundantly eager to visit again. Might I mention I had to change my reservation time twice and was met with accommodation immediately. Upon entry the hostess curated a personal and comforting experience by knowing my reservation (and saying my name correctly!) The entire staff as I've encountered them have been helpful, down to earth, and cheerful. I must mention that Timothy goes above and beyond to keep the floor running smoothly (as a former restaurant employee I can really appreciate that) from the line, to the guests. He is really on top of his game and I was ever thankful for his warm and hospitable energy during my visit. The decor at city perch is beautiful. It's definitely the prettiest place in the area as well. A lot of my dining experience is about my surroundings and it is beautiful in there. The lighting is selective and makes for a very intimate dining experience. Not however, great for photos but I prefer to live in the moment these days. The food is expertly assembled, I was flabbergasted honestly (and that is hard to do! Lol) with every course being served. We eat family style so I personally tasted everything listed below. For starters: The most pleasant beef carpaccio that really melted in your mouth with each bite, hardly needed to chew. Composed of thinly sliced beef, Parmesan, capers, & their own oil blend/dressing (I believe) A crispy calamari with proper texture, no rubber band eating here! Served with peppers and a nice sauce. Mussels in a gorgeous broth, incredibly humble look to this broth but huge flavor of herbs, & garlic. As I patron City Perch I will ALWAYS order these, LOL these are non-negotiable. For our entrees: A ribeye that was juicy from start to finish (ordered medium) served with a pleasant bit of frites. Small tidbit here- I do not normally eat my frites but there were very nice and delicate. A filet mignon that was seared to perfection, I would highly recommend when comparing the two steaks, I'd order this one first if you're not getting both. Shrimp Scampi served over linguini, was a nice delicate scampi with nicely sized shrimp, no skimping on the size here. Salmon that was gorgeously crispy, cooked to a perfect temperature and served with the most succulent Brussels sprouts I've had dining outside. Dessert (of course!): An absolutely delectable creamy panna cotta with a gorgeously refreshing berry compote that really made my palette feel so clean after the meal. A nice take on blueberry cobbler, I got a little southern in me so I'm particular 'bout my cobbler but I am not so far removed that I couldn't enjoy this interpretation, it's tasty! And we had a birthday (of which I let Timothy know and he expertly accommodated) so of course we had a piece of that decadent cheesecake. Which is always nice LOL! As for beverages, we had the Riesling which was very pleasant, and the "Black & Blanco" cocktail which really feels artistically curated by someone who understands flavors. Overall experience was very pleasant, I have no complaints at all. Five stars!!!

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    Infant friendly. Great service! Good place for brunch! Not many brunch place in fort Lee this is a good choice

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    Thanks Jess! We look forward to brunching with you again soon!

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    it was ok. nothing crazy about it. i'm also not crazy about the menu, not too many options i was interested in

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    The place is casual. The food is ok, in my opinion the fish was frozen and salty. Service is good as always.

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    Ask the Community - City Perch Kitchen + Bar

    Anyone know how much the Brunch is currently and what it entails? Alot of these answers are old and their menu has changed. 11/9/19.

    Hi Jennifer, please check out our updated menu and pricing here: http://www.cityperch.com/menu?siteId=14&category=brunch%20menu.

    Sunday brunch? How much ? And do I need reservations?

    I believe it was around $30/40 p/person. No reservations needed. But if you think it will be a busy weekend like Mother's Day, I would call a reservation in to make sure the visit goes well. Enjoy!

    How's the brunch?

    Brunch is amazing!! Carlos is great - literally the best server. Very friendly, attentive and everything else that's great :) I will definitely be back! 5 star rating

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    La Noma - Prime Filet Mignon

    La Noma

    3.6(94 reviews)
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    Have dined here twice in the past few months, which says a lot. Atmosphere is very modern with…read moreMiami vibes. Service is very top shelf, as you would expect at a high end restaurant. Food is solid and I'd say lines up with the price point which is high, but not out of reach. Pictures here is the Wood Fired Chicken, which my wife raved about. I had short ribs with mash potatoes which were delicious. I've also had the Spicy Rigaroni Alla Vodka which was amazing with just the right amount of kick. Side note, the location in the heart of Fort Lee is home to a variety restaurants and cafes and a parking garage is validated when you dine here, so very convenient. Looking forward to returning soon.

    To begin with, we had a reservation for 9:30PM, last call at 9:45PM and the restaurant closes at 11…read morePM. To be considerate of the staff and timing, we looked over the menu on the way there so we would be ready to order immediately upon being seated. However, after being seated and brought water, it took nearly 20 minutes before a server even came to our table to provide the complimentary bread and take our order. It's also important to note that this was one of the last reservation slots of the night, and there were only about 4-5 occupied tables in the restaurant. Two of those tables seemed to just be there for drinks, yet every other table was being attended to and served regularly while our table was overlooked. We were the youngest of all the tables and dressed accordingly and they seemed to pay more attention to the table of men in button ups and suits. According to other reviews, seems like this isn't the first time they pick and choose who they want to provide good service for. We ordered a good amount of food which are shown in the pics below to be shared with 2 of my close friends and myself. Props to the bartender, the Espresso Martini from here has to be one of the best we've tried!! We ordered the steak Medium Rare, and received it back perfectly cooked. It was seasoned well but wish it came with a more generous serving of the veggies, The Oysters tasted very fresh and sweet which we also loved! Pastas were very flavorful but definitely way over priced for a serving enough for just one person unless you're planning to share everything family style. Ambiance of place is very nice and aesthetic and was pleased with the food, the only reason why this place is getting a 3/5 star is because of the service we had received. Note: They also add auto gratuity of 20%... which is another reason. For that I expect better service than what we received... it felt like there was little incentive to provide quality service when the tip was already guaranteed regardless of the overall experience. Hopefully next time we come back we will receive way better attentiveness.

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    Giovanni's Bicycle Club

    Giovanni's Bicycle Club

    4.0(220 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Established in 1969
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    After exploring a historic house in nearby Alpine, this longstanding establishment on Route 9 has…read morebeen on my radar, and we decided on lunch today. Established in 1969 on the site of the former Bicycle Club, Giovanni's Bicycle Club features irresistible flavors of Italian cuisine from family recipes using the finest ingredients. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable but was not necessary on a Sunday. Upon entering this two-story building, my partner and I were greeted by the host, and a few patrons were enjoying their meal on two enclosed outside patio decks with fans in the summer, so we joined them. The windows could be raised for that inclement weather, and heaters turned on when needed. They do have a main dining room, with the front bar much fancier. A few small bicycle artifacts make the place memorable and unique. We decided on the Philly Cheesesteak and Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad. Complimentary bread with dipping oil started our meal. The food was tasty with a healthy portion. The price was a bit pricey. The service was friendly; our server was Buket. We could recommend this place.

    Let's start with the positives: the food was decent. I had the eggplant rollatini appetizer and my…read moredate had a salad. We both enjoyed our choices. Also the parking was great. The service? What service? The bartender made cameos behind the bar at random intervals. Most of the time, she was nowhere to be found. The bar was littered with empty glasses that sat there for the duration. I had to hunt her down for the check. I also didn't care for the location of the men's bathroom; literally right next to the bar. We also had to move our seats once because the opposite side of bar near the men's room was right next to the front door. It was freezing and the couple next to us had their coats on the entire time. PASS.

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