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.

Hotel lounge, much smaller than the wide angle photos posted by the owner...in fact its maximum…read moreoccupancy 45. Actually a very nice cozy spot, classy vibe and since it's small, it's intimate. It's right off the lobby but behind closed doors so you may be able to forget it's a hotel bar. They serve food too. When we took a comfortable seat at the bar we realized it was way too brightly lit, but our cheerful hostess Tammy was happy to kill the overhead lighting over the bar and it was instantly transformed into a romantic spot. She was great, friendly and kept the conversation at the perfect level. The pandora music mix was excellent! Drink prices were reasonable. There doesn't seem to be too many bars in this neck of the woods, so we were glad to find this one!

From the owner: If you're winding down from a busy day or just getting your evening started, the Manhattan Lounge…read moreis the perfect place to gather with friends. Our premier bar/restaurant offers delicious appetizers and dishes accompanied by a variety of beer, wine and supreme cocktails. With our chic, sophisticated design and relaxed atmosphere, there's no better place to gather. The Manhattan Lounge opens at 5pm Monday to Saturday and is a great spot for a dinner or a get together with friends. Located within the Baymont Inn hotel.

I am RAVING about this place! It's rare these days to take a chance on a place, and it checks ALL…read morethe boxes. * Yummy, creative, GOOD cocktails * Good food options. We loved sharing the (large size) charcuterie! * Beautiful ambience & perfect mood lighting! * Great music choices - heard in the BACKGROUND and not overbearing. I cannot express enough how much I hate other places that crank the music loud halfway through the night, and now me & my friends are yelling to talk to eachother and just want to leave & now hate the place. Why is that a thing? This is a restaurant, not a club. * AMAZING STAFF. Kudos to everyone I interacted with, from booking on the phone, to the hostess who seated and took out coats, the charming & attentive waitstaff ! I think that just about covers it. I was there with my girlfriends last Friday night, celebrating our annual meetup for "Galentine's" on 2/13. We came at 7:30pm and closed the place out, we had so much fun. THANK YOU for a perfect evening. I look forward to coming back!

A fun place with very interesting (& delicious!) cocktails. I always like the seasonal specials…read morethat they have.

If you're looking for a wedding venue, look NO FURTHER! We had both our ceremony and reception…read morehere. My (now) husband and I had our dream wedding here and it couldn't have been more perfect. We would do it over the same exact way every single time. For a couple who loves NYC and wanted to bring the vibe to NJ (where my husband grew up), the ambiance of PWL was everything we wanted. The exposed brick is beautiful and the space is so beautiful. I had the best customer service experience of my life working with the venue coordinator, Chris Ryter. We could not have had the day we did without him. Chris took care of EVERYTHING for us from the actual day we met - things I would never have thought of. He made the entire process so seamless. Leading up to the wedding, I gave him a 5 page "master doc" with what we had envisioned in terms of decor/set up and the execution was flawless. The entire staff was checking on us the entire night if we needed anything - from a tide to go stick to a glass of champagne. The food was delicious and everyone had a blast at the bar. If you're nosy like me, these were the entree selections we chose: - Roasted Amish Chicken Breast with Mushroom Marsala and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes - Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Tomato, olive, onion & basil and Grilled Zucchini Squash - Baked Ziti basil, ricotta, mozzarella

This venue was so nice. Went for a baby shower and it was the perfect setting for an intimate…read moregathering. The food was pretty good too serving pasta, salmon, chicken, and more. They had a build your own yogurt parfait too with honey which was tasty. The appetizers were charcuterie goodies as well as fruit and hummus. They also had coffee and donuts at the end. They had a cash bar. Seating was both tables and cocktail tables which made for a great way to move around. Plenty of street parking up and down the street.

Last evening I hosted a dinner for 5 guests, one of whom did not know I had invited 3 "surprise…read moreguests" for this birthday dinner. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with "Welcome home" and seated. Bobby was our waiter and he was knowledgeable, polite, and offered my guests choices and recommendations on our orders. And in true Savini tradition, our Specials Menu had been prepared with a Happy Birthday notation on top of the page for my special guest! The Filet Mignon Crostini, a special on the menu, was fantastic! Each of our entrees was perfectly prepared and delicious. Desserts were also wonderful. The service at Savini is always exceptional, as it was last evening. This is my favorite restaurant, especially if we have a special occasion to celebrate! Grateful!!!

There is a reason my family has been coming to Savini's for every major milestone. They truly…read moretreat you like family the moment you walk through the door, and I couldn't imagine celebrating my 40th birthday anywhere else. The service was, as always, impeccable. They have a way of making a special night feel even more significant, balancing professional excellence with genuine warmth. They even made a personalized Specials Menu for the celebration! And the food? It's consistently fantastic. We started with a spread of appetizers that set the bar high: the Stuffed Figs and Meatball specials were standout hits, and you can't go wrong with their perfectly crisp Caesar Salad or the Escargot Scampi in that delicious puff pastry. For the main course, the Filet Mignon Oscar and Veal Imperial specials were prepared to perfection - decadent and incredibly fresh. The Cacio e Pepe was authentic and flavorful, and the Capellini special was light, but OH SO satisfying. They topped off the night with a beautiful birthday surprise -- Crème Brûlée (complete with a "Happy Birthday" chocolate sign and candle!) along with the Mixed Berries with Biscotti (can't go wrong with perfection!). Thank you to the entire team at Savini's for making my 40th Birthday Extravaganza so memorable. Whether it's a casual dinner or a life milestone, this place remains our "steady ground" and our favorite tradition. Can't wait for the next visit!

One of my favorite restaurants. Great food, great service and very warm and cozy inside. In the…read moresummer love to eat under the trees.

Even with the GPS, it's easy to miss this place. In the middle of a residential section of…read moreWanaque, Tree Tavern appears to be a restaurant masquerading as a house. There's a small bar on one side of the restaurant with some TVs for the local crowd. The place was busy on a Saturday night. We ordered takeout and I opted to go with the cavatelli with broccoli with shrimp. When we paid for the meal, the price we were charged didn't match that of the website. One of the managers showed us there were two menus on the website but was willing to honor the lower price. The meal was OK. There were a decent amount of shrimp and they were of good size. I didn't love the taste of the pasta. The bread that came with the meal was average at best. If I could give an honest review, this place would get 3.5 stars. I would try this place again but probably wouldn't go out of my way.

Brazino was overcooked the waiter couldn't care less and place was not busy…read more The welcoming bread was delicious

The brick house has always been a favorite spot of mine for steak in the Bergen county area. We…read morecame on a Tuesday evening for my father's 70th birthday. It was on the quieter slower side for reservations which was more enjoyable. We started off with appetizers besides the table bread. The cheesy bread is a favorite compared to their normal bread. The Asian calamari from the specials list was not something I personally enjoyed as I'm not a teriyaki sauce person and the rings were a bit chewy. The ahi tuna everyone at my table seemed to enjoy as well. The clams casino were personally my favorite and I do wish we had ordered two of them as the clams were very small. Onto entrees most of us ordered some type of steak. Filet mignon, NY strip, or braised short rib. All were cooked to our perfect temperatures and well flavored. A bonus is that all entrees come with a salad, baked potato, or fries instead of having to order sides à la carte. The halibut oreganata was also delicious and a huge portion as well. I will say dessert was probably my least favorite part of the meal. The chocolate cake I had was just ehh it was extremely sugary and the vanilla ice cream tasted like breyers to me. The cookie dough cake was the best option our table chose as it was unique and well presented and not overly sweet at all. The coconut sorbet was alright but an extremely small portion for $12. The cannoli was also interesting and I would probably not order again as it tasted more meringue and sweet than the typical ricotta cannoli filling. Overall a good meal but we definitely could have changed the appetizers we ordered, and ordered no desserts. Our server Rolando was fantastic. We never had to ask for water, drinks to be filled, and he happily accommodated any questions or requests we had.

unassuming place on the outside and cute on the inside. We opted to sit in the main dining area…read morewhich is where you get the nicer greenery. Spring and summer they'll have their windows open so be on the lookout if you have allergies! I loved their green juice. It was $10 but so so good and refreshing. We had their burgers and fries and I loved the sauce that came on the side of the crabby patty, it went well with fries. Our waitress was super friendly and attentive. They also have valet parking or you can also park yourself in the lot across.

We decided to try this spot bc there was mention of an outdoor patio, which is what we wanted on a…read moresunny day. We asked to sit in said patio but were seated in a covered area. It appears there was a wedding happening in the outdoor space, sooo why not tell us that?? Once we sat we noticed the table was wobbling. The hostess said someone will be over to fix it, no one ever did. The waiter, River was nice and attentive w/o being over bearing. The drinks were good and the burgers were okay. Not the best, not the worst. I'd come back to go to the bar but skip on the food. This is def geared towards people who a trendy, instagramable / influencer type vibe.

My son had his 7th birthday here and I cannot more highly recommend GlowHouse. First and foremost,…read moreall of the kids, ranging in ages 3 to 11, had an absolute blast! (Several said it was the best party they had ever been to!) The staff was attentive to both the kids and the adults, which they could easily do since they do not book more than one party at a time. They truly went out of their way to make sure my son had a wonderful party and he did.

Excellent children's party place. My son was invited to his friend's birthday party today and was…read moreheld here. Very interesting idea and worked very well. Old school black lights illuminating the colored paints and anything white. The staff did an excellent job keeping everything moving along by keeping the children engaged in various games including making their own obstacle courses and then having to run through them, laser tag competitions, long time favorite... the limbo. You're seeing where I'm going with this. In between games, they did pizza, cake, snacks for the children and then got them playing again. No lull time. Everyone stayed engaged the entire time. Great idea for a party theme!!

10/5 Stars!! We…read morerecently had my Mom's 60th birthday party at the Railyard Tavern. I worked with Bob in coordinating everything. He was very accommodating and quick to reply to email. He was a big help in answering any question I had. Our party was roughly 25 people and we reserved the back room for the party. The back room was big enough for all of us to fit comfortably without it feeling cramped. We ordered the apps ahead of time and were told that they would be ready at 5:30. Sure enough, at 5:30 all of the apps came out and they were a big hit. Everything was fantastic. We got some large pizzas, nachos, mozzarella sticks, potstickers, and calamari. There was practically nothing left. The entree's were great and came without delay. I didn't hear a single complaint from any of the guests. I'd be remiss if I didn't talk about our waiter for the night, Alan. I don't think I've ever seen someone be so on top of things before. He handled the whole room essentially by himself and somehow it never seemed like there was a single hiccup the whole night. He was beyond excellent. He was such a good communicator and kept me in the loop with timelines and was overall very organized. He played a significant role in the night going as well as it did. My whole family, and most importantly my mom, had such a wonderful night. And I have Bob, Alan, and the rest of the staff to thank for that.

It's been awhile since I've been here, but stopped by today for happy hour. The bartender…read moreremembered me and my drink order (red sangria). And they played awesome music too. Thank you! As much as things change I am glad Rail Yard is the same! Hope to be back sooner rather than later!