This place hit it out of the park. The menu has a lot of unique niche options. We sat at the high…read moretops in the bar section. To be clear, the high tops are the booths you also see in pictures (we were confused ahead of walking in). It's definitely elevated bar food with a bit of pizzaz!! We ordered WAY too much food but wanted to try a lot of things. We went for a bunch of apps and then shared the bolognese which I also really enjoyed. The cocktails are top tier. An ex Hoboken girlie, I have a very specific standards to cocktails and this places knocks it out the park. The waitress was wildly helpful (suggestions and attentive) and she was funny, brownie points! New staple for us, go check it out

Charlie's Place has a surprisingly large layout. It starts with a smaller, updated bar area that…read morefeels elevated, then opens up into a connected dining space with an accessible patio. Our server was very pleasant and made us feel welcome right away. We went on a Sunday evening, and the back dining area was almost empty. If you're looking for a livelier vibe, the front is probably the better choice, but the back works great for something more quiet and intimate. I was craving the bolognese, but they were out that night, so we ordered the candied nut and beet salad and the pepperoni pizza with honey. Both were very good, but the salad definitely made more of a "wow" impression. Overall, we had a really pleasant time.

We had an absolutely amazing dinner at Allendale Social last night! From start to finish,…read moreeverything was outstanding. Our server, Nicole, was wonderful in every way. She was so friendly, attentive, helpful, and truly on top of everything throughout the entire meal. She made the experience even better. We started with the Prosciutto di Parma appetizer with shaved prosciutto, whipped ricotta, hot honey, and grilled sourdough. It was unbelievably fresh and packed with flavor. We also had the Miso Baked Oysters with miso-ginger glaze, scallion, sesame, and lime, which were absolutely delicious. For dinner, the Lobster Thermidor was incredible! Perfectly fresh lobster with seafood risotto and gruyere gratin. Easily one of the best lobster dishes I've had in a long time. We also ordered the Wagyu Skirt Steak with salsa criolla, grilled corn purée, aji amarillo, and charred lime. The steak was cooked perfectly and every bite had amazing flavor. We ended the night with a hazelnut dessert, and the restaurant even treated us to little espresso martini shots, which was such a fun and perfect way to finish an incredible meal. Top-notch food, excellent service, and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back!

I visited Allendale Social last night with my family for dinner after it was recommended by several…read morefamily members and friends. The restaurant is very pretty overall, though the interior is quite dim, making it difficult to read the menu without additional light. The tables were also placed fairly close together. Our server was polite and welcoming throughout the evening. We started with the Korean fried chicken and tuna tataki. The chicken was moist and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. The tuna tataki was flavorful; however, the taro chips were very thin and tended to break easily when holding the tuna. For our main courses, we ordered the Icelandic cod, rigatoni, Freebird chicken, and a side of whipped potatoes. Dessert was the hazelnut chocolate crunch, which was a nice way to end the meal. Overall, the food was enjoyable. That said, the pricing felt more in line with a fine dining experience, while the atmosphere and service were closer to an upscale casual restaurant. Some small details, such as the whipped potatoes being served without a serving spoon, stood out. While minor, these details can make a difference, especially at this price point.

A cozy, very popular Ridgewood spot with good food--but come prepared for tight seating and a…read morelively atmosphere. We stopped in mid-week for a family dinner after work and even on a Wednesday the place was buzzing. The restaurant itself is pretty tiny, which makes for a cozy atmosphere but also means tables are very close together. If you can, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. The menu is somewhat minimal, but the food overall was good. I eat gluten-free and noticed the options were a bit limited, which made ordering slightly challenging. I ended up going with the sea scallops. They were nicely cooked, but the portion was smaller than I expected--five small scallops with some vegetables. For the price, I do wish the portion had been a bit more generous. I have to admit I left still a little hungry. My dad ordered the short rib grilled cheese and really enjoyed it. That was probably the standout dish at our table. My sister ordered the honey bourbon chicken and said it was okay, but afterward she mentioned she probably should have gone with the short rib grilled cheese instead. One surprise of the night was live music on a Wednesday. I usually enjoy live music, but since we were hoping to catch up as a family it made conversation a little difficult. The music was fairly loud for such a small space. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. They also have a rewards program, which worked out nicely--my dad received a complimentary dessert for his birthday. I ordered the crème brûlée, which was a great way to end the meal. A couple practical tips: parking in Ridgewood can be tricky. The restaurant advertises valet parking, though we didn't use or see it during our visit. If you find street parking, make sure to feed the meter because the town is known for giving out tickets. In warmer months they do offer some outdoor sidewalk seating, though it looks fairly limited. It also appears they have a happy hour, though we didn't arrive in time to try it. Overall, I'd recommend checking out Steel Wheel Tavern--just be mindful of the timing of your visit, especially if you're hoping for a quieter dinner.

The food was very tasty and the service attentive, despite it being crowded for Mother's Day. My…read moreonly issue was an old fashioned that was cloudy and salty.

Awesome spot my husband and I recently stumbled upon. Busier than expected on a Wednesday evening,…read morebut that goes to show that it's a solid spot. Cheeseburger was really good with quality meat, and we were able to upgrade our fries to poutine which was awesome of the kitchen to allow us to do! Ribs were excellent with a lot of meat on the bone. Onion rings hit the spot too! Next time we plan to try the half chicken.. everyone else there was ordering it and it looked fantastic.

Good staff Nice place…read more Cool as in temp because it is a BARN Best burgers we had in a long time! We had veggie burger too. Baked potatoes Salad , unmade, chopped with icebergs bacon , tomato blue cheese Good wine selection and draft beers Family place Cozy Lots of parking 10 Mins from Ridgewood Eli is owner for 25 years

While the ambiance was lovely and the appetizing plate and salad were very good, the pasta…read morecompletely fell flat. It was obvious that it was either premade and sat in a warmer or sat under a warming light for an extended period. The dish was dried out, the tomato flavor was flat and the pasta was gummy. Would not go back.

We had a great experience from start to finish! Drinks were great and they had a chilled red wine…read morethat I loved! We ordered a caesar salad and vodka pizza. Both were delicious. Our waitress was great - super attentive and helpful with recommendations. They had live jazz music when we were there which really set the mood. They also sent us off with some lemon cookies. Overall, had a great time and will absolutely be back

Well we finally came back to try Park West Tavern after a negative experience years ago. I am happy…read moreto report Im glad we did. We made a reservation for Saturday night and arrived early. We sat at the bar to grab a cocktail before dinner. The bartender Mike, was friendly and made us a couple good drinks. The bar had a nice vibe so we told hostess we decided to stay at the bar, no problem. I got the steak sandwich and f.f and it was very good. Thick and juicy and cooked just right. We also got the Cobb salad with shrimp. Also very good with rather large tasty shrimp. Another good cocktail and friendly service and we called it a night. Please give this restaurant another try, if you were here years ago and haven't been back.

Had dinner on Saturday night. The food was not worth the cost. Wife had a steak which had so much…read morefat that it was inedible. My burger was ehhhh. Ordered a draft beer and the glass was so thin that it was probably half a bottle of beer. Expensive and food not worth it.

- Service was noticeably slow for a quiet Saturday afternoon lunch: another party was already…read morewaiting to be greeted when we arrived; despite having a reservation, our table wasn't prepared until after we checked in - Restaurant is spacious, with well-spaced tables, a full bar, and plenty of TVs lining the bar wall--ideal for sports fans - Food was hit or miss: sweet potato nachos were a letdown--the chips were stale and chewy, and the pulled pork was dry and lacking flavor; balsamic glaze on the funghi pizza was overly sweet and overwhelmed the earthy mushroom flavor; tavern steak sandwich was a highlight--tender, well-seasoned meat; other solid options included the margherita pizza, tavern burger, and kids' meals (mac & cheese, chicken tenders) - A good spot for larger groups thanks to the roomy layout, but be prepared for potentially slow service

Solid service + spacious and nicely decorated interior + good food + located right in the heart of…read moreRidgewood's town square. There really wasn't much to not like about this spot, even if we were a bit apprehensive after looking at the reviews We strolled in at about 6 PM on a warm spring Friday evening and, to my surprise, unlike some of the more popular restaurants in the area, this restaurant had plenty of tables open . That definitely made me a bit hesitant considering how nice of an evening it was and, whenever there is nice weather, the popular restaurants get absolutely jam packed. We were seated quickly at a booth and, as the evening wore on, the restaurant did become a bit busier, but it still wasn't at capacity. The menu was pretty standard tavern/pub-style fare with a variety of different appetizers, salads, entrees, burgers, pizzas and sandwiches. Here's a quick run through of what we ordered: TAVERN STEAK SANDWICH - Like almost everything we ordered, this was EXCELLENT. Although it wasn't 100% what I expected, this was absolutely freakin' delicious. I was expecting the ribeye slices to be a little thicker, but to be fair it did say "thinly sliced" on the menu. Simply put, this was a cheesesteak with onions, roasted peppers and provolone cheese on a super fluffy and soft demi baguette and it was ... PERFECT. Quite frankly, I was pleasantly surprised at how fresh and good it was. There were also some fries that accompanied it. I will nitpick and say that the plate was oddly huge for the fries and sandwich, but there was nothing wrong with the sandwich at all. BLACKENED CHICKEN SANDWICH - The blackened chicken was served between 2 slices of Texas Toast and had guacamole, cheddar cheese, lettuce and tomato. It was well put together and decent, but we thought this was the one item that fell flat for us. Like I said, it was decent, but seemed ordinary and didn't blow us away in anyway. KIDS PEPPERONI FLATBREAD - Another winner here. First of all, this "kid's" flatbread was essentially a personal artisan pizza pie and could have easily fed a single adult. The pizza came out piping hot and was shockingly delicious. Sadly, typically I feel restaurants tend to neglect the kids menu and just give them simple things to eat that don't taste all that great or don't come close to comparing to the regular menu, BUT not here. There were so many roni cups on the pizza that there were tons of them hiding underneath the cheese and stacked 2, 3, 4 deep! KIDS PASTA ELBOW MACARONI WITH CHEESE SAUCE (aka MAC N CHEESE) - Yet, another shockingly good kids menu item. The elbow macaroni came out drowning in hot, gooey cheese. Although it looked quite simple, it was ... and dare I say this ... one of the BEST mac and cheeses I've had in my life. It was very, very good. The food was great, the service was very good and we loved the amount of space inside. There were 4 flat screen TVs, by the bar, for those just wanting to hang out for a drink and there were also outdoor tables as well. Like I said, it's quite shocking that The Office wasn't jammed packed to the gills like Steel Wheel Tavern or any other spot in Ridgewood, but, for us, it was the perfect atmosphere with as good of a menu as anywhere.

Can only speak to the Sunday brunch as I've only been here one time since they changed over to a…read moretavern. Arrived at 11:45 AM and music went on at noon. A lovely solo guitarist whom didn't play too loud and was the perfect backdrop to brunch. Also engaged with the patrons to see if they had any requests. Parking is super easy as not only do you have their lot but you can also park within the shopping center at Boulder run. We arrived at the perfect time because there was a steady flow of people coming in through the rest of the afternoon and it got quite busy. Our waiter, whose name I did not catch, was very attentive and pleasant. He went over the menu and I appreciated that they had their regular menu items in addition to the brunch menu of selections. We all opted for brunch except for one in our party who had the burger, which was fantastic. I do wish the breakfast potatoes were cooked a little more crispy, but flavor was on point.

Could definitely offer more vegetarian options. Had the arugula salad with quinoa, feta, asparagus…read more It was 2 lbs of arugula with a teaspoon each of "the good stuff" , dressing was just okay. Considered the veggie burger but there was no description, just "our blend" which could mean just about anything (ask any vegetarian) I've had my share of lousy veggie burgers after so many decades and it's generally not the kind of thing most servers can describe well. On the other hand, husband loved his burger and staff was very friendly.

I recently hosted a Bridal Shower at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn in one of their beautiful private rooms. I…read morecan't say enough good things about the service, the atmosphere, and the food! Sara was a huge help, making the event planning easy and flawless. The staff that day were so helpful, and things went smoothly. Everything from the appetizers to the desserts were delicious, served quickly to our group, and nicely plated. There were loads of positive comments from the guests about the food and the event. I had dined at the Inn in the past and had always had great meals, but this was the first time I had held a celebration for a group there. I have to say, I made the right choice in having the shower at the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn!

First time patron. Was there a few nights ago. Great place!! Nice atmosphere (a little loud but…read morethis is typical for Americans- we are a loud people). The service was how I like it, attentive but not in your face. We ordered the burger and the Norwegian salmon. The burger was out of this world!! I'd wish I were able to say the same about the salmon. While it was cooked perfectly-- moist and flaky I feel there should have been more flavor/seasoning. It was quite bland. The accompanying veggies were just boiled. Perhaps the kitchen was off? May I suggest grilling the broccoli? Otherwise I enjoyed my time there and will return. Won't do the salmon- but definitely the burger.

I've been here a couple times. Bartenders are friendly, patient, and helpful. We even got to order…read morepizza and it was pretty damn good... ambiance is tiny and cozy. Great place to hear live music

Good dive bar tucked away in a nice neighborhood. Good selection of beers, and a New York Rangers…read moresign greets you when you walk in the door. The bartenders are nice and so are the regulars. I saw that they had some food options, and the pizza that the people next to us looked like a decent representation of a bar pie. They also have pinball. Can't be mad at pinball.