Inspired by Italian trattorias, French bistros, and the grand cafes of Vienna, Grand Lux Cafe is a more upscale, "global" version of The Cheesecake Factory with a casual flair located at the Garden State Plaza mall in Paramus that fulfills any hunger. We've visited this establishment numerous times. Upon arrival for dinner tonight with no reservations, my partner and I were greeted by the host and got a booth by the window. The table was set exactly to our expectations. The bread plate was correctly placed to the right of the silverware, and the napkin was centered with the menu laid neatly on top. The eclectic menu of around 150 items offers extraordinary variety and selection, with flavor profiles ranging from Thai, Malaysian, and Caribbean to classic American and European specialties. We decided on Mini Cheeseburgers, Fresh Grilled Salmon accompanied by Sweet Potato Fries and Steamed Broccoli. We even saved room for dessert and opted for Chocolate Deep Dark Fudge Cake. Complimentary hot sourdough bread with olive oil and butter started our meal. Our food was absolutely amazing, using the freshest ingredients, the right portion size, and a beautifully done presentation. The price was comparable to the area. Our server Juan Pablo was amazing, friendly, and always checked on us. Another great dining experience! read more

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PROS: The staff was nice, food tasted good, prices were fine, menu variety was plentiful, entrees came out fast, and atmosphere was fancy CONS: This place was reported to have roaches, it took a while for them to take our order and to deliver our drinks, bread and drinks came out after the entrees came to us OVERALL: Not as good as this once was. I would go back once they increase their quality of service read more

I was really looking forward to eating here, but my visit was honestly frustrating. We ended up waiting an extremely long time for our food, way longer than what would be considered normal. When my burger finally arrived, I had specifically asked for cheese -- and it came out completely plain. After such a long wait, it was really disappointing to still not get the order right. For a place with such a good reputation, I expected much better service and attention to detail. Unfortunately, this visit missed the mark. I hope they can tighten things up, because this was not a great experience. read more

The Grand Lux Cafe was a delicious culinary experience. We ordered the Sunday Night Pasta, which featured delicious short ribs, sausage, and ground beef. We also tried the Caramel Chicken, which was sweet, savory, and cooked just right. Ethan was very professional and provided nothing short of legendary service. The dining room was large, clean and reminded us of a nicer looking Cheesecake Factory. PS. The fried Calamari and Brownie Sundae were even better hits than the main dishes. read more

Grand Lux Cafe - Sunday Night Pasta - American Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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Came here for a quick lunch after running some errands on Saturday afternoon. I sat at the bar, ordered a peach Cosmo, which was so tasty and a chicken but avocado sandwich with sweet potato fries. The sandwich was good, but the sweet potato fries were disappointing. They gave me such a small amount compared to regular fries I saw another customer get. The service was a bit slow for some reason. The venue has tons of seating read more

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Good Food made with savory flavors. Customer services is always great and efficient . It's a must visit for an enjoyable time out . read more

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Grand Luxe is always a great meal. No matter brunch, lunch, dinner, or just desserts. We came on a Saturday evening for two and it was maybe 10 minutes before we were seated. We fortunately we seated away from the table with a high chair as it was extremely crowded. Our server immediately came over to get our drinks and if we wanted bread. Thankfully our drinks and bread came out quick because we were starving. We ordered entrees right away the chicken royale and garlic chicken and you can never go wrong and always have leftovers. We had a butter cake while there and waiting for our to go orders and cookies to go. The butter cake is always delicious and I was able to get the last one. My only complaint was for pre set tables our table and all the tables surrounding us had food residue or some type of grossness on the plates or silverware. Other than that grand luxe is always a win. read more

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I have visited here a few times with friends and family, and overall experience has always been pretty good. The food here is absolutely amazing, and they have so many options to choose from. They do run out of some of the more popular options quickly, so be prepared for that if you are visiting towards the end of their service. They have beautiful decor with plenty of seating, so its easy to relax. Staff are usually very friendly, and the service is quick enough even when they are packed. Definitely recommend. read more

Grand Lux Cafe - American Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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When we first walked in no one was at the front but then the person came and took our names down. We asked to be by the bar and were seated quickly. Chill vibe by the bar. We were there to grab a quick lunch. Friendly waiter although service was slow and it wasn't that packed. Brought us bread after our apps had already gotten to the table so didn't get to enjoy it. Only pro to that was being able to eat our apps and not get full with bread haha. Got the spinach and artichoke dip and it was delicious. We also got the buffalo chicken bites which were crunchy and so tasty. Our drinks were good too. read more

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Came here for a quick bite before an event, and overall it was a nice experience! The spinach dip was absolutely delicious--my sister and I couldn't stop raving about it. The buffalo bites were just okay, nothing particularly memorable. Drinks were strong (or at least felt that way after a few sips!), which was a plus. Our server was kind, respectful, and attentive, which added to the experience. The ambiance around 2 PM felt chill, like a solid lunch spot. I noticed happy hour starts at 3, so maybe I'll stop around that time next time. read more

Grand Lux Cafe - Spinach dip and buffalo bites - American Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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We went for lunch. It has an amazing variety of of dishes and offers lunch portions. The atmosphere is almost breathtaking. The food was delicious and portions were generous. Our waitress knew her stuff. My only problem was I was too full for dessert. Also has a great bar selection. read more

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Food was so great! Was so filled after and we had leftovers to go. service was quick as well.

This was my first time here and it was an amazing experience. All the staff are helpful , professional and kind. Special shoutout to Mike our waiter. He was very efficient. The food was good. The bread that came first stole the show right from the beginning. It was hot and soft and crispy on the ends. The general Tso cauliflower was another favorite. The fish and chips was just ok. The maji sandwich just ok. The avocado wontons were amazing. The ambiance was nice, clean, decor with style and a nice scenery of the outside. read more

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Waitress was nice, but it took far too long to get our food. We were only two people and had a very simple order ( not even drinks). By the time my food came, it was room temp cold. And maybe I'm imagining it but the portions seems smaller compared to years ago. Music also too loud, and the speakers in the bar room must also be older or something because their sound quality makes song sound worse than they are. So between the cool salty food, slow arrival of food and poor atmosphere, it's just not worth it. read more

We came to Grand Lux Cafe for lunch on a weekend. Seating wasn't an issue, waiting took about 10 minutes read more

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Great place. It's HUGE! I had a wonderful time catching up with an old good leap-year friend (I tend to see her once every 4 years). I frequent the Garden State Mall and I have never eaten here. I was happy she suggested we eat here. The portions are more than generous. We were practically full on the spinach dip alone. The service was stellar and the drinks were great. I enjoyed the mezcal paloma. read more

Grand Lux Cafe - American Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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Ambiance was good . Food was great . The bread was freshly baked and the salad was really fresh and the service was good as well read more

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Came here for a bite after watching a movie at the AMC theater in the mall. Only waited 5 minutes despite it being Saturday peak lunch time. Place has a large capacity and can accommodate big groups. Overall ambience reminded me of a lower class, older Cheesecake Factory. You can tell this place has been around for a while and not updated much. Our dinner napkins were literally disintegrating and left a large amount of lint on any clothing it touched. Server was nice and came by often. The mocktails are were sweet so would either ask it to be diluted or pass on it. Food was the best part; our sandwiches were delicious and the other entrees were nicely cooked and overall tasty. read more

Grand Lux Cafe - Short rib grilled cheese - American Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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3.5: adding to a previous review: have had several more pretty good experiences. Food (not brunch) is not bad, similar to other chains. The location is close to the movie theatre so not a bad option before or after. Service was a bit slow to take our user but was nice nonetheless. Porkchop was pretty good and thick with nicely cooked carrots but green beans were a little under. Chicken quesdaillas felt overpriced but were fairly standard. There's a direct entrance from the outside of the mall or you can enter from inside the mall too. read more

Grand Lux Cafe - Chicken quesadillas - American Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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I received a salad I normally get wasn't great like usual but I called and I was accommodated immediately and they were super nice made a new salad for me it was so perfect delicious and handled the situation perfect for me and it was delicious like usual and I love it , I will be there next week for my delicious kale and grain salad it's so good , thank you for the great service you give and making me happy. read more

I dined here last weekend after seeing a movie at the AMC next door. Grand Lux Cafe is owned by the same company as the Cheesecake Factory - and it's pretty obvious. Very similar ambiance and a menu that is pages on pages long. It was fairly busy for a Sunday but we were able to get a booth without a reservation. We shared the avocado wontons as an appetizer, which were perfectly crispy and came with a tangy dipping sauce. I wasn't too hungry so I ordered the ahi tuna taco appetizer as my entree. You'd never know it was an appetizer, it came with four tacos that were packed with fresh tuna and avocado. Our waitress was very friendly and we enjoyed chatting with her. The service was quick as well, we didn't wait long for our orders to be ready. Not sure I'd go out of my way to dine here, but it's seemingly one of the better restaurant options at this mall. read more

My last visit here was very good. The waiter was very friendly, knowledgable and accommodating. They had a huge menu so they have a lot of choices. The food was very good. All in all, a good experience. read more

The restaurant is good and the ambience great! It can a bit noisy but the way the food is presented and taste makes up for it. read more

Got the Salisbury steak and it was amazing. Comes with a beautiful topping of mashed potatoes and a generous amount of broccoli, carrots and string beans. The only thing was the gravy was kind of tart for my taste. I like a gravy that's like the kind you get at KFC, just flavorful but not tart. They might have added too much vinegar. But all in all, a very satisfying meal that is comforting and delicious. They should have a Thanksgiving meal with turkey and stuffing as well. read more

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Meh. Food is a hit or miss. This restaurant gives a false sense of luxury. Prices are NOT worth the quality and portions. I've dined here once in awhile since 2013, mostly out of convenience. Some of the dishes are average and lack flavoring. Some are pretty good. They seem to lack consistency. I've had almost every type of "international" dish on the menu and they are definitely weak with the seasoning... I need that international/ethnic flare, come on!!! My most recent visit here last week was on the disappointing side. I have doubts that chefs make everything fresh... and possibly reheat the food. -Calamari $13 - Marinara sauce was... not saucy? It was lumpy and cold. Portion was small. 3/5 -Pasta carbonara with chicken $26 - I like my pasta saucy and it came out with very little of it... the chicken was dense and on the dry side... 3/5 The one thing I do order all the time.... Is the passion fruit ginger crush drink!!!! It's my favorite mocktail. 5/5 Wait times can be long (even with a reservation) and there's a lot of traffic because it's located inside a mall. Service is okay. They could be more attentive. Would I eat here again? Maybe if it's convenient. Maybe if their portions and quality were better. But I've just tried too many dishes and have not had one or two that really stuck with me. read more

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The service was terrible and the waitress was very rude. I would never recommend this place.

Amazing. Always perfect- food, service, atmosphere. One of my favorite restaurants in Bergen County. read more

Solid spot for eats. Nothing special. But not bad either! We went after watching a movie to get some salads and we were pleased! Hubbs got an old-fashioned that was not well made. But i think if you get a basic mix (vodka soda, rum and coke) or glasses of wine, you will be fine. Servers were excellent and attentive, even though we were late arrivals (40 mins before closing) , which I always appreciate. We had a whole booth to ourselves too! Nice quiet date spot around 9pm on a Sunday! I'd def come back for salads, apps or sandwiches, everything was fresh! read more

Grand Lux Cafe - Asian Salad - American Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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I enjoyed my meal, might come back in the future. 1) For starters, I got buffalo chicken bites, which were very good. 2) For main course, I got cafe beef Wellington, it is not the authentic type. But, it was good. read more

Went here two times now after a movie right next door and had delicious meals. Comfortable seating and friendly staff. Highly recommend. read more

We really enjoyed our waiter. His recommendation was great. The butter cake was phenomenal. We would pass on the beignets as they were greasy inside. read more

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Extremely busy here for lunch, though it was Election Day. We had to wait a bit for a table, service was slow, food came out after a long wait, etc. It was plain busy. That said, we were happy with the food we had for lunch. Prices were fair for lunch specials and our server, while very busy, did a good job. The grilled salmon was juicy and Caesar salad with it came out tasty. Nice flavors. Even the soup of the day, Moroccan spice, was quite nice. Of particular note here are the smoothies. I think the prices are very reasonable for what you get. If you have kids or enjoy a smoothie yourself, try one! The bread and olive oil kept us busy while waiting for our lunches. Atmosphere and decor are pretty. It looks like a covered cheesecake factory that get dressed up with ornate decorations. We'd return again for lunch, more smoothies and to try new things! read more

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Picked up a Chinese chicken salad and while it was very delicious and well packed for takeout, it was not nearly as large of a portion when you are at the restaurant. That was very disappointing read more

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Overall, it was pretty good. The service was friendly. The food was fresh and tasty. Nice size portions, so a decent value.

If you enjoy Cheesecake Factory but hate being cramped and eating in the dark, this is where you want to go. After, all this is their sister restaurant. After seeing Circus Vazquez, we decided to come here because it was nearby. For the food, we tried three appetizers and 2 entrees. Chicken Bao Buns 8/10: The aioli on these really made them pop. We enjoyed them a lot. Asian Short Rib Tacos 8/10: We loved these too, the kimchi and chili sauce were delicious. Volcano Shrimp 7/10: Fried Shrimp with a spicy and sweet garlic sauce. Nothing special but the shrimp were fried perfectly. If you have not picked up on the pattern already, everything is covered in sauce. This is not a bad thing for me, as I love sauces. My only complaint is that they seem to use the same sauces for various recipes. Indochine Shrimp and Chicken 6/10: This sounded like a great dish, but it didn't translate that. This was chicken and shrimp with onions, a ginger sauce, apricots, etc. It was a great dish on paper--but it was only good and, not GREAT. Salmon Three Ways 5/10: Ambitious dish that fell a bit short. The flavors were there, but the presentation seemed a bit rushed and the salmon looked like they portioned it by hand and not with a knife. It was still tasty. We also ordered two shots of Grand Marnier, Mango Mule, another cocktail, and who knows what else. We were pretty lit before we got there. When they brought out the Indochine Shrimp and Chicken dish they forgot the shrimp. They brought the shrimp about 10-15 minutes later but by then my dish was lukewarm/cold. Rigo our waiter made it right and Leslie the manager took care of us. The customer service was very well done, but the execution of the food was not great. We would give it another try just for the customer service alone. They care about their patrons. Again, shoutout to Leslie and Rigo! read more

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I've been to Grand Lux plenty of times but today was my first time going for brunch....and I hold a very high bar when it comes to brunch, (and please note that this review is solely a review of my brunch experience). We made a reservation and were promptly seated upon arrival by two very welcoming hosts and our server immediately came over to greet us and to bring us waters. The brunch menu is rather limited and there's really nothing on the brunch menu that jumps out as a WOW I MUST TRY THIS, but it does offer all traditional breakfast items in addition to specialty brunch cocktails (although there aren't any bottomless cocktail options like mimosas or bloody marys which you can typically find on most Sunday brunch menus at other establishments). For our cocktails we went with the espresso martinis which were made with cold brew and were pretty tasty. I went with the garden omelette with hash browns and my friend went with the short rib benedict with browns. We also had the Asian Nachos as an appetizer. The hash browns were presented in a unique way yet literally had no flavor whatsoever. The omelette was extremely tasty and stuffed with just the right amount of fillings. My friend enjoyed her benedict and said the portion was plentiful. The Asian Nachos were unique and while packed with flavor, there was just something about the flavors that wasn't harmonious. From now on I will stick to lunch and dinner at Grand Lux and leave brunch up to the restaurants who know how to do it best . read more

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Food was delicious as always! Love the potato spring rolls! My favorite! Then had the pasta carbonara and brownie sundae! Left full and happy! read more

The decor and ambiance is very grand! the details and finishes are a lot to take in. Our server Mike was friendly. The food was good, my husband had the cedar plank salmon and I ordered the Cobb salad and I added a side of grilled salmon to it. For dessert we shared the key lime pie, it was rich and smooth. Service was efficient. The noise level was good. We would visit here again read more

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My review is based solely on my current visit. My sister and I wanted to stop in just to sit and have a drink in the bar area. We made that clear with the host. The bar area had plenty open seating. The problem was no one to clean it. We waited I must say about 15 minutes to be called. The host begins to take us to the restaurant area. Someone is not paying attention to details. They ask us to wait again. The bar area still is not being cleaned. Finally, people leave opening up the bar seating, and we take that. This is bad restsurant management. Did the manager not notice the tables were dirty for that long? Did the host not inquire? read more

We went to see a movie at the mall and decided to go to Grand Lux before for a drink and some apps. We arrived a little after 3. We sat at a high top table near the bar so we didn't need to check in with the hostess. About five minutes after we sat down someone came over and gave us menus. We ordered red sangria that came in a wine glass and a cucumber lemonade. The sangria was good, nothing special, the cucumber lemonade was really good and unique. The waitress then brought us bread which is so good and so hard not to eat the whole load! For food we ordered the asian nachos and the fried zucchini sticks. For the three of us, that was more than enough food! The asian nachos are delicious, they have a slightly spicy peanut sauce on them and also come with some fried rice in the middle. The fried zucchini sticks were really good and you tasted the zucchini. However, the sauce that it came with was poor and just tasted like mayo. When we left around 4:30, the place was really busy and there was a wait for table. They also have a good happy hour, but it isn't on the weekend. We will be back! read more

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