It may sound crazy, but I have yet to find a really good pasta spot in NJ. NYC, no problem, but I…read moredon't always want to cross the river. I think I finally found a spot where I can confidently get good pasta AND dessert. My partner and I stopped in this week, and we were immediately met with cool, industrial-style decor and a BOMB playlist. The staff was super friendly and helped a lot with specials and recommendations, as it was our first time. For drinks, we started with a Fig & Melon cocktail and their Old Fashioned. Both were great, but I think the old-fashioned wins over the Fig & Melon. It's smoky and sweet, while the F&M was citrusy and refreshing. To start, we ordered the Mozzarella Sticks Di Bar Mutz with Mutz Hot Honey & Sour Milk. Personally, I am tired of hot honey on everything, haha, so this wasn't for me. If they served it on the side first vs drizzled on top, I probably would have enjoyed it more, as the mozz sticks alone were delicious. The breading was more like a garlic bread than the traditional coating. It also comes with extra hot honey on the side. For our mains, we shared the Spicy Rig and Trottole. Again, both are really good, but the Trottole was the CLEAR winner. The short rib was rich, and the overall dish was perfect for the savory lover like me. The Spicy Rig was lighter, and the bite of pasta with basil was excellent. For dessert, we ordered the mile high espresso martini, affogato martini, which had ice cream they make in-house, and the Samoas cheesecake. Every single thing was delicious! It's a good problem to have when you're dining somewhere, and you're battling it out for who has the best dish. Can't wait to come back and bring friends!

It was really hard to get a normal time reservation at this spot. But we managed to snag a bar top…read moretable And when we got there, we realized why it was so hard.The only have like 6 real tables at the restaurant. Vibes are cool. I like the open concept kitchen and the music was definitely on point. However , the food was mostly disappointing , I would say. The mozzarella delicious. Butter cake delicious. But all three pastas that we ordered were definitely not worth the price. I was really excited for the spicy rigatoni that I got and I asked the guy how spicy it was. And he said, 2 out of 10, but when I got it, it was definitely 0 out of 10 spicy. He said too many people complained about the spice level. So they dumbed it down, but it just tasted like tomato sauce with no spice at all. Unfortunate. There were a couple of other appetizers or things on the menu I would be willing to try, but I won't be running back to this spot anytime soon. Especially since it was a good distance away from me.

My niece was celebrating a milestone birthday and decided to have her dinner at The Craftsman. If…read moreyou're familiar with Fair Lawn this used to be Rivera's (They did a really nice job with the renovations). There is complimentary valet parking on site which was nice and they're really speedy. We decided to have a cocktail at the bar while waiting for the entire dinner party and the bartenders aka mixologists were really friendly and made wonderful cocktails! Since our party was over 13 we had a prefix menu which was actually one of the best prefix menus I've seen. Lots of great options for both appetizers and entrees all of which were amazing! And the portion sizes were substantial too. All in all a really nice time - we may come back to try out brunch :)

Excellent service! Portions were generous and I could…read moreeasily have shared my meal. The dining room can get loud.

Food good Service was good very nice…read more Ambience nice it's very convenient near the New Jersey transit station and I will go back there to eat again

Went for Trivia Night! I love a good trivia game, even though I absolutely suck at trivia. I still…read morealways enjoy going, and my girl friend and I had a great time. The Front Porch is always such a calm and relaxed atmosphere, which makes it a nice place to hang out. The loaded tater tots were delicious! The potatoes were nice and crispy, topped with green scallions, cheese, and bacon. That combination paired perfectly together! I also wanted to give the wings another try because I thought maybe the first time they just didn't hit because of the sauce. Unfortunately, I had the same experience this time. The wings are HUGE, but the flavors just don't do it for me. I ordered the hot honey and lemon pepper flavors. The hot honey was definitely more honey than hot, although I knew there was some heat there because I ended up with heartburn. The lemon pepper wings were also pretty light on the seasoning, and I definitely wanted more of that lemon pepper flavor. Overall, I'm not really a fan of the wings, but the loaded tater tots were definitely a win! I'd still come back for Trivia Night and the laid-back atmosphere.

7/26/25: (Update) Can't believe it's been 2 years since visiting the Silk City Distillery…read more You first order at the counter. We ordered an Expresso Martini (Vodka) and a Bees Knees Cocktail (Gin). Dario brought our drinks to our table. The cocktails were so yummy! SCD only sells chips and other related snacks. Best to eat before you arrive. Overall, Silk City Distillery has remained consistent since my last visit. Extras: - All alcohol is made at the distillery. - Distillery tours are available by appointment. - SCD has some hilarious Tee Shirts for sale. - 2 Restrooms on the premises. - Adjoining Ghost Hawk Brewery shares a small parking lot with SCD. Street parking is available too.

As mentioned in my review for Ghost Hawk Brewing, I made it to the shared lot of this alcohol duo…read morefor the Poured Fresh event with a variety of vendors, food tents, live music, and, of course, booze. Like the brewpub, Silk City Distillery had been on my wish list, and it was not until I arrived at Ghost Hawk that I noticed that they were adjacent to each other, allowing me to check both off at once. The tasting room was adorned with barrels that were holding their vast selection of spirits, such as bourbon, whisky, rum, gin, vodka, and more. They also offered a handful of regular and high-top tables, which we were easy to obtain on that afternoon (given the outdoor options as well), but typically reservations were recommended. Though the seating was comfortable, the temperature was not. In fact, it was freezing in there, and we, along with a lot of other parties, switched tables multiple times to find the best fit. We approached the counter to order from their lengthy cocktail list, which included standard and more custom cocktails. I decided on their rendition of a Lime Rickey, asking for it to be made with their gin. The tart, sour, and sweet drink was light and refreshing. I enjoyed each sip so much that I wound up getting a second round. While many distilleries offer a few types of alcohol and a handful of cocktails, the Silk City Distillery went above and beyond with their vast array of options. Any connoisseur should enjoy the place!

I visited The Roosevelt for some post dinner drinks with my family. I loved the "Hideout" speakeasy…read morespace and the historic FDR elements. The cocktail drinks were delicious. I ordered the Bee's Knees to start and also tried a Vodka Paloma. I really enjoyed the Bee's Knees cocktail. The service was very attentive and stopped by our table frequently to see if we needed more drinks. Overall, I would definitely visit again for a night out. Bee's Knees Cocktail: 5/5 Vodka Paloma Cocktail: 4/5

Totally unexpected find that turned out to be a beautiful surprise with a Saturday happy hour where…read moreselected food and drinks are only $10 and very tasty! Stopped in before the Usher & Chris Brown Concert and left very happy! Will definitely come back to experience their Speakeasy. Highly recommend!!

Excellent service, Tuna was delicious, great ipa. Will go…read moreback for an after work drink. 10/10. Loved it.

We stopped by Steel Wheel Tavern in Ridgewood for lunch and were disappointed with the overall…read moreexperience. We ordered the **Fish and Chips**, **Braised Beef Short Ribs**, and **Crème Brûlée**. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming overall and lacked the flavor we were expecting. Nothing really stood out as particularly tasty. We were also surprised by the pricing. The prices we were charged appeared to be roughly **20% higher than the prices listed on the restaurant's official online menu at the time. If menu prices have changed, we would expect the online menu to be updated accordingly Overall, the meal did not live up to expectations, particularly given the prices. Hopefully the restaurant will improve the food and keep its online menu pricing consistent with what customers are actually charged.

Quaint little bar that is affiliated with Fresco da Franco (which we have tried a few times and is…read morealso excellent). We sat on the couches in front of the bar area and started with wine followed by the most delicious calamari-the sauce is to die for. Their bread is fluffy and amazing as well. All of the staff is friendly and attentive. Highly recommended for drinks and appetizers.

2'nd time I came here . 1st time I would have rated it 5 stars . My drink was delish…read more This time 10/2025. Eh . Drinks were ok. Definitely not like the 1st time I was here . Place is small but pretty inside . Not much seating . You have to be lucky to snag a spot

Every once in a while, you finally try a restaurant and think, what took me so long? That was…read moreexactly our experience at Allendale Social last night. Everything about it was top-notch. The transformation from the previous restaurant is truly impressive. The Paella Arancini was incredibly unique and absolutely delicious. My husband had the Lobster Thermidor and said it was the best lobster he's ever had. My shrimp dish was just as outstanding. We can't wait to go back!!

I recently visited Allendale Social for a baby shower event. Such a quaint atmosphere with a vocal…read morepoint fireplace. There was a decent amount of booth and table seating. The restaurant is on the smaller side, however, the decor and atmosphere lends itself to feeling cozy and roomy. The event was buffet style with brunch options including - cornflake French toast, quiche, a mixed green salad, and rigatoni with a Tuscan meat sauce. I absolutely loved the French toast, quiche, and rigatoni. I would consider visiting again to check out the dinner menu. The service was friendly and accommodating as well!

O.M.C. absolutely captures the look and feel of a an old school speakeasy, even while with an open…read moredoorway facing the street. The vibe is relaxed and chill, the food is top notch, the craft cocktails are out of this world, and our Bartender / Mixologist James was the perfect host for an evening we'll never forget. What started out to be a quick drink, ended up being an entire evening lost in the best way!

A speakeasy in White Plains? I want to LOVE this place, with its inventive cocktails, velvet…read moreseating, beautiful bar. It's such a rarity here and it holds such promise. I feel like I should be wearing a black slinky dress and a fascinator, holding the arm of a gent wearing an ascot. It's fancy, but also fun here. But the MUSIC that they pipe in (I think it's Spotify, but not sure) is just wrong. During a recent visit we went from Taylor Swift to Cyndi Lauper to some other lame pop and it was just so out of place. A little jazz, or even smooth jazz, mellow pop, some R&B would make this place quite a gem. Maybe the owners will try to mix it up a bit?

Overall a very enjoyable experience. I had booked reservations for my bf birthday here…read more They never recognized the birthday on the reservation but he's not much for attention like that so I'll let it slide. Waitress was very nice and attentive without being annoying. The bread was warm and soft and the whipped butter was to die for. The Filet Crostini was so so good but we will the crostini was crispier as it got a little soggy from the juices. We really enjoyed our meals! The drinks were just okay. The Blueberry Smash was disappointing. Maybe add some missed blueberries if you're calling it a blueberry smash? The decor has a modern rustic vibe and we were sat in the upstairs. We'll definitely be back in the future as there was some much on the menu we wanted to try!

Had a great experience at Harvest and Ale. The atmosphere is cozy and casual--perfect for a relaxed…read morenight out. Calvin behind the bar was fantastic and made an incredible fresh-squeezed blood orange margarita. The food really stood out. The brie with blueberry sauce was a perfect sweet-savory combo, and the wings were packed with flavor. My burger (loaded with cheddar, egg, and bacon) was massive and cooked just right. Bun also made in house. The homemade pickles had a nice kick, and the haystack onion rings were super crispy. We ended with tiramisu and blueberry cheesecake--both delicious and made in house. Love that everything is farm-to-table. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.