The seafood was super fresh. The seasoning they use for when you steam is pretty delicious. The…read moreonly thing I can say I disliked was I got a side order of butter in garlic sauce, but it tasted like stale old butter did not taste fresh at all. it was kind of gross and they have decent prices. They do have parking the guy that worked there pretty friendly.

Randomly found this place when I was looking for a local seafood spot. It has an old school fish…read moremarket feel and is extremely clean inside. Small selection BUT offers seafood foils and fried food options. Hubby and I got the whiting with fries. Huge portion of fish, 4 nice sized pieces. Service was super fast. However, although the fish & fries were fried to perfection they both lacked some flavor. Fries were crispy but could've used a little salt and pepper. The fish also was kind of bland but perfectly crunchy and fresh. We will definitely be back to try a boil and some other items.

Hook & Reel is a great spot for a seafood boil, they even have an unlimited special (Mon-Thurs) for…read more$42.99 which you can't beat anywhere else. We went on a Friday night and they had a DJ who played really great music. Other nights they do karaoke, trivia night, bingo, etc. Our server, Kim, was great to us throughout the night and the food was delicious. They have other locations and I always leave satisfied.

One of the best Seafood restaurants i've tried. The seafood…read moredoesn't taste like boiled Clorox water. The seasoning is really good and tasty. The service is good, they provide you with everything even extra stuff, they allow you to customize your dish in case you need some spicy and some regular. The ambiance is good vibes and family friendly, good music and weekly events like karaoke, contest and a lot of specials during the week. Definitely a recommended option to satisfy your seafood cravings.

This is an amazing dining experience and by far one of the best Italian restaurants I've ever had…read morein the States. Really extensive menu with very reasonable prices for the quality and quantity of food. The spicy calamari is a must try and every entree and pasta are worth trying, too. Met one of the owners (two brothers) and this is a family run business with a benefit to the community. I will definitely come back on the next visit to Newark and would highly recommend if you're in the area (especially if you are staying at Newark airport overnight!)

Warm bread with olive oil: very good Chicken parm: chicken…read morewas well fried. The vodka pasta was slightly watery but still good Bolognese: good tagliatelle, sauce meaty and good, a little sweet Calamari: very good! Salad: solid Good service and ambiance Very large portions which makes the prices more justifiable

Selling dead crabs, you won't know they're dead until you get home because they take the bag into a…read moreback room and put the crabs in the bag

Came to this place to enjoy a seafood meal for two but I was extremely disappointed. The menu…read moreadvertises a "Steamed Snow Crab Leg Platter" for 18.99 and the "Shrimp and a Rice Platter" for 8.99. If you see the pictures, I'm sure you would agree that neither are worth that price. One claw, a dry biscuit and seasonless corn is NOT worth almost $20 alone. Very dissatisfied and a total waste of money. Update: When I left to order food across the street, the woman at the front desk informed my boyfriend that I complained. She then stated that it's $18.99 for 1lb of snow crab... which is even more insulting. I have ordered 1lb of crab from Shoprite and plenty other restaurants before and that is not 1lb of crab. Please stop ripping people off.

Food: 10/10 I was there for a party so it was a prefix…read moremenu but I had the mumba chicken wings and crab cakes as my app. With the beef short ribs and general tso shrimp as my entrees. I've never heard of general tso shrimp but OMG!! So crispy! Everything was fresh. Just BOMB! Service: 10/10 Jeffrey was our server and he was HILARIOUS, omg. We asked for a drink menu but he was generous enough to offer us some recommendations based off of the type of liquor we liked (tequila for me). He suggested I try a peach something, I forget the name but it was so delishhhh!! Ambiance: 10/10 It's very nice inside where you can dress up or dress down. The bar area is very nice. It's a dimly lit restaurant but still bright enough to see faces and menus etc,. I would definitely go back for a girls and/or couples night.

LOVE this place! visited early saturday evening for happy hour which did NOT disappoint…read more we ordered several drinks from the happy hour menu, can't remember the names but all were great. we ordered the corn dip, wings with mambo sauce, a sushi roll and fries. EVERYTHING was delicious and came out hot and fresh. the wait service was amazing also. shout to my birthday twin/fellow scorpio Alex, who wasn't even our main waiter but still provided excellent service. will definitely be back.

Friendly and attentive staff. Great ambiance. Food was amazing. The seared tuna starter was…read morebeyond perfection ! Curated cocktails simply delicious and the steaks are melt in your mouth. Went for a beautiful birthday dinner and this did not disappoint

My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I were in the mood for a…read morebougie sit-down dinner this past Saturday night and decided to try out Ocean Prime; we've had a few underwhelming dining experiences in Cranford, so we were hoping to break the streak. I'd say we were successful in that regard, and this is probably one of the top two places I've been now in town, along with Garlic Rose. Even if you didn't have access to the menu, this just LOOKS like an upper-class steakhouse - lots of darker interior colors with deliberate use of lighting almost like the aisles in a movie theater. We did the responsible thing and made 6:30pm reservations, though the restaurant was relatively empty when we first got there (it filled up for sure during our dinner). We were immediately seated and attended to, which was a pleasant recurring theme for our experience. On the booze front, we each got an Old Fashioned, which was specifically cited on the cocktail menu, and a bottle of Daou Cab Sauvignon to share (I let my chum take the lead on that selection, which I think was influenced by the strong reviews on the Vivino app - a recommend if you're into that sort of thing). The Old-Fashioned was decent; I'm always pleased when the de facto bourbon is Angel's Envy. I'm not crazy about vermouth, which I always think gives off shoe leather vibes, but I did like the smoky profile on this one. Not bad at all, but I liked the bottle of wine better. We decided to split the Grilled Octopus app, which came with seasoned potatoes, olives and tomatoes. This was arguably the weakest part of the meal. The octopus was a little tough/rubbery and the accompanying potatoes to me were very much needed and better, frankly, than the designated star of the show here. I'm not an olive person but my chum's comment there was they were too overwhelming, taste-wise. Noted. We also got a side of parmesan truffle garlic steak fries, which I didn't have too many of because I was distracted by all of the other options on the table, but would totally get again. For entrees, it felt morally proper to hit up the cattle (when in Rome). I went with the Braised Short Ribs, which is one of my go-tos if it's on the menu. Pretty good - VERY tender and literally falling off the bone. I'd say about 20% of it was too fatty for me, and I pawned that section off on my chum, but the other 80% was primo. She got the Filet Mignon Oscar style (which my computer wanted to autocorrect to Oscars, thinking it was the umpteenth time I was typing something about the Academy Awards), and was very pleased by it. Not mindblowingly amazing but solidly above average across the board. I'm not sure why we ordered dessert at this point other than to ensure I had something else to munch on the following day, but we did that too. I got the Cheesecake w/ Marionberry Compote. This was just okay for me. Taste-wise, the cheesecake seemed a little off for my palate; maybe a little too tart? It didn't seem as milky as other cheesecakes, which doesn't necessarily mean it was bad, but wasn't my kind of cheesecake. The compote was also just okay, both in the moment and as a leftover the following day. Maybe I'm just used to getting this dessert with strawberries and compotes that are similar to that type of fruit, but I just didn't think the compote and cake meshed as well. Debatable though. There's room for improvement but this is a strong entry in the Cranford gastro scene, such as it is.

Food was very good starting with the appetizer tostones and shrimp in garlic sauce and we had a…read morepaella marinera service was also very good are waitress very friendly and helpful would definitely recommend people to try out this place

Our group dropped by for a late night dinner after a movie. We were surprised they were open so…read morelate on a weekday. There were ample seating options inside and outside. We were seated at the patio in the back. It was a nice area. I ordered the veal sorrentino and enjoyed it. There was an overabundance of potatos, but the portion sizes and taste of everything else on the plate was good. My brother enjoyed his stuffed cabbage, but said that all the different pierogies were quite bland. The rest of the group had chicken alfredo and were satisfied by it. All in all, it was a nice stop for a quick dinner.

First time there. Great place especially that it is close to Performing Arts Center. Service was…read moregreat, place was cozy. Food was delicious and reasonably priced.

All in all the vibes, the service and the food were great. The calamari were a little extra crispy…read morefor my taste, but they were edible. What took this over the top was the main course of lobster ravioli that came with shrimp and a beautiful sauce on top. The crème brûlée dessert was off the charts and I will come back just for that.

This little Peruvian gem located on Rahway is the perfect spot for enjoying authentic Peruvian…read moredishes with family and friends. If you're a fan of Hugo's, you'll absolutely love Caído de el Cielo. The décor is Soo cute, creating a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. While the restaurant doesn't have a liquor license (though you can likely bring your own), they serve a delicious chicha morada, refreshing lemonade, a variety of Peruvian sodas, and your typical American soft drinks. From the moment you walk in, the welcoming staff and excellent service set the tone for a great dining experience. The portions are generous, too! We kicked off our meal with the "Trio Causa," a traditional layered potato dish seasoned with ají amarillo and lime, filled with chicken, tuna, and seafood, topped with pickled onions. It was super yummy! For the main course, we had the Arroz Chaufa, a seafood stir-fry rice dish that stole the show. This dish is loaded with seafood- crab, large shrimp, mussels, and calamari, enough to easily share among 2-3 people. We also tried the Lomo Saltado, and wow! The sauce was incredible, and the steak was perfectly cooked and incredibly tender. Parking can be a bit tricky since it's street parking, but don't let that deter you from experiencing this wonderful place. If you love Peruvian food as much as I do, you won't want to miss it!

We had a great time. It popped up on my husband's feed and we always like to try new Peruvian…read morerestaurants. The platter was delicious. The Causa could have been a little harder but it had flavor. The portion of rice on the plate was enough to fill one of us. My meat was well seasoned and cooked. Better yet it had real potatoe fries not from a frozen bag. We can't wait to come back and bring My mom on the weekend where they make specialty plates.

I've had the pleasure of working with Rui and his team at Valenca in Elizabeth, NJ for over a…read moredecade and they are truly exceptional. Rui is quick to respond, always accommodating, and very mindful of our time. They genuinely appreciate their customers and ensure complete satisfaction with every order always on time, every time. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top-quality Portuguese restaurant and a reliable vendor. Outstanding!

Everything was honestly sooooo good. Beef empanadas with the peri peri sauce was really good and so…read morewas the pasta Pasta was a little soupy but still good The tartufo and the upside down cake were both really good Overall no complaints for the service and ambiance too