We've always had a great experience here - no matter whether it's the bar tenders, servers or…read morereception staff they're always friendly. Food comes up piping hot - my favorite dish on the menu is their Fish Tacos (soooo good). Ambience is that of a classic pub. They also have a heated outdoor section which is nice

Went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and there were plenty of open tables. Our server was…read moreattentive and sweet. I ordered the Southwest Shrimp bowl and it was amazing! Shrimp, rice, lettuce, avocado, corn, black beans, pickled red onion and jalapeno! I'll definitely be back just to have that again! Prior to this, I've only had Delicious Heights catering at events, but I would love to come back to the restaurant!

Roxana Rothar: My first time at Patria Cafe to celebrate my niece's graduation turned out to be an…read moreincredible experience. From the owners to all the staff, I have no words to describe the attention and professionalism. Regarding the food, it was delicious; for me, it felt as if I were in a cafe in Buenos Aires. It really is a special place that I recommend. Good vibes, music, excellent variety of food, you can't miss it.

Lovely experience. Great service! Dropped off my car for…read morerepair at nearby Berkeley Auto and was grateful for a warm spot to have a hot drink and work on my laptop with free wifi. The service was great from the staff and brought home some empanadas that my family enjoyed. Would come back!

Came her on a sunday for lunch. The place is spacious and clean. I ordered the quarter white meat…read morechicken that came with 2 sides and a corn bread muffin. I got mac and mash. The mac was eh, too pastey, and the mash was ok. I got fried chicken which was well seasoned and not dry. I also got a spicy chicken wrap with fries. It wasnt spicy but the chicken had good flavor.

Nice place. More of a take out lunch spot. But plenty seating to eat after ordering…read more The rotisserie chicken was so good. Seasoned and juicy. Either of us felt it needed any additional seasoning. The corn was sweet and fresh as was my broccoli . The cream spinach was tasty. The sweet potatoes were just OK. I guess cause I am used to sweet Sweet potatoes. I think it less sugar sweet. Ok maybe healthier sweet The place is clean, and the staff gets you in and out fast. I can definitely see this place getting crowded fast. Also seen many picking up call in orders. This could be that perfect lunch time place for folks working in the area. The menu has a good variety to choose from. I will return and try one of the salads.

I enjoyed my experience here. The staff were incredibly friendly and kind. I am excited to return…read more Always a delight to find a good kosher style deli with the food my grandparents loved! (And I love too!)

if I could give this business zero stars I would. I ordered two takeout sandwiches last night…read more There were three people in the restaurant. That's it. During dinner. That's sad. A $25 Reuben should be amazing. My bread was greasy and soggy because they couldn't take the time strain the sauerkraut. The dry turkey meat was lumped in the middle of the sandwich. It was small. I guess they are putting the $$$ increases on their customers and lowering the quality of their food. My sandwich was so disgusting and in soggy pieces I had to throw it out ! $50 for two sandwiches and they were awful. I don't mind paying good money for good food. But this was far from that. After speaking with the owner, I was shocked and appalled that he was so careless in his business. He was more concerned about himself and his profit margin. I work hard for my money too. When I told him I was not happy he told me that I should take it to yelp and write a review if that's what I felt like I needed to do. So here it is. Hands-down the worst sandwiches I've ever had. Definitely has gone down hill. If there are three customers in your store and there's five people working the very least you could do is make a decent sandwich. I will not be returning to Goodmans. I do not recommend it. The place is empty, dingy, and the food was garbage.

I was looking for a well rated Italian restaurant in Union County and Lupa Ristorante came up on…read moremany lists so I decided to check it out with friends. Lupa is located in a section of Berkely Heights that has seen a lot of recent construction, so it is very pretty and clean. You couldn't be blamed if you bypassed the restaurant. It is not very flashy looking and that is part of its charm. Be warned, there are not a lot of parking spaces behind the restaurant so you may wind up parking in the bank parking lot next to it (when the bank is closed of course). The staff at Lupa is super friendly and treats you like a regular even if this is your first time. The host was super nice, the waitress fantastic and the chef even came to our table to talk to us when we were done eating! The interior is very clean and modern looking. It's elegant and perfect for virtually any event including dates, anniversaries and family get togethers. We wound up sitting in the same area as the bar, which mostly has 2-4 seater tables and of course you can sit at the bar as well. The other side of the restaurant is where the larger tables are located. Here's a rundown of what we had: CLAMS ON TOAST Baby clams. crispy ham. thyme When I ordered this, I expected to see slices of toast with crispy ham and baby clams on top. Instead, it is two large pieces of wonderfully toasted bread with crispy ham on top. The actual clams sit in a *delicious* broth. Taken altogether these various components form a delicious bite. Be sure to dip that bread into the broth! SQUID INK SPAGHETTI lobster knuckles and claws. broccoli florets. grape tomatoes. Sherry Cream Sauce This dish has a wonderfully deep and earthy flavor. I've had squid ink pasta before and this was a wonderful example of it. The sauce was perfect and it was cooked beautifully. HANGER STEAK Truffled pomme frites. Chimichurri The steak was beautifully cooked (we had it medium rare) and the chimichurri sauce was great. However, the steak needed a bit more salt (and I'm not usually one to add salt to food). The pomme frites were wonderfully crispy and tasty. BROCCOLI RABE lemon. Kilos Broccoli rabe is a simple side dish but it is one of my favorites. It is also one that can easily be overcooked. These folks cooked it perfectly and it made for a fantastic side dish. My party and I loved our experience at Lupa and we all agreed we would happily return any time!

The best Italian restaurant in Union County. Why did I wait so long to try this place? We tried a…read morelot of food and everything was fresh, well seasoned, and presented very well. I had the Dover sole and it was one of the best Dover soles I've had. Also extra credit for providing a proper fish knife and fork. Octopus had a spicy sauce that was excellent. I appreciated the fact that they don't over season their food like many restaurants do. Inside was modern and nice. I liked the rose on every table. Service was so very friendly without it being overbearing. The chef came out twice to say hello and check on us which I really appreciated. I highly recommend Lupa.

Extremely slow service. We sat down at seven pm and an hour and a half later still nothing.read more

Came to this establishment on a Sunday evening. We didn't have reservations, but it only took less…read morethan five minutes to get a table. They brought out complementary bread with oil. I wish it was warm, but that was OK. The oil tasted horrible. Like it was vegetable oil. We then ordered the blood orange soda and the lemon lime soda, which were good. We then ordered the spicy rigatoni and the pesto pasta. I didn't like the spicy rigatoni. The pasta was way too al dente , it taste very undercooked. The pesto pasta was also very al dente. It was hard to enjoy with the pasta being hard. The bill came up to $70. This is a one time experience for me.

Absolutely phenomenal time. I haven't been here in a while, and I've clearly been missing out. The…read morefood creations are incredible--familiar staples are reimagined with a fresh, inventive spin. The drink menu is creative, the beer is expertly brewed, and there are plenty of healthy salad options alongside a pulled pork sandwich my son couldn't get enough of. George, our waiter, really deserves to be mentioned at the top of this review. He understands the art of great service in a way few people do--always present but never overbearing. He was genuinely invested in making sure my family had an amazing experience.

Met a long-time friend for lunch while visiting New Jersey. Since he lives nearby, he suggested The…read moreTrap Rock Restaurant & Brewery for our lunchtime meeting--and it was an excellent recommendation. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. Our server was attentive and professional, the food was excellent, and the atmosphere was warm, inviting, and quietly classy--ideal for a relaxed lunch and conversation. I started with the Candy Roaster Squash & Coconut Soup, a vegan dish with a warm, sweet, and hearty flavor profile. It was absolutely perfect on a cold winter day. For my entrée, I ordered the Brewer's Burger with pepper jack cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato, rosemary aioli, and a side of frites. The flavors came together beautifully--salty, sweet, and savory notes all working in harmony. Truly a dance in your mouth. One additional detail worth noting: the gender-neutral accessible restroom was spotless and had a very pleasant odor. It was top-notch, just like everything else about this restaurant. I would absolutely return.

Went here last night with another couple. It's a BYOB which is nice in these times of rising costs…read more Has own parking lot, but can get filled because they share it with a Japanese restaurant located above them. Plenty of parking in street if needed. Inside is dark and inviting and they have a cute outdoor dining space as well. They start out by serving fresh Foccacia with seasoned olive oil. For starters , my wife and I shared an eggplant tower, fried eggplant layered with mozzarella and tomatoes. Very good. Our friends shared a salad and enjoyed as well. For mains our friends both ordered the hanger steak, my wife had the salmon, and I ordered their chicken special ( a boneless breast wrapped in pancetta). Everything was not only delicious but plentiful. Owner checked on us several times during our meals. Highly recommend trying this establishment.

Went on a Tuesday for dinner with my son. Foccia and seasoned oil for dipping were tasty. Next, we…read moreshared the eggplant tower appetizer.,Eggplant was very good. The mozzarella and tomato on the tower were good but plain. Olive oil & / or balsamic glaze would have enhanced the flavor greatly. I ordered the rigatoni and sausage which would have been delicious, as the ingredients were fresh and combined nicely, but the dish was way too salty. Same was true for the zucchini side dish. My son ordered the Amish chicken and loved it.Finally, l ordered the ricotta cake to go and when l got home it was a piece of cheesecake with berries inside.Anyway, l would say that if you go, the service will be very good, the atmosphere is lovely and the ingredients are fresh and delectable. My only caution is that if you are sensitive to salt, let the waiter know , which l should have done and will do wherever l go, from now on.

The ribeye Philly cheesesteak was very tasty with the onions and peppers. The ribeye was tender…read more The buffalo wings were ok. It was a little on the salty side. The French onion soup was really good. The soup was perfect. It was not as salty as your typical French onion soup. The mozzarella melted on top was delicious. The French bread with the soup was delicious. As for the thin crust pizza, it was great! The thin crust was firm. The sauce was was enough. The mozzarella cheese had caramel burnt marks. The crust was nicely charred. Overall, the pizza was very good. First time here tonight! And will definitely comeback to try the other entrees and apps on the menu! The food came quick and our server always checked up on us! They have a decent amount of beers on the tap!

Change out the fireplace to gas or fix the whole set up. It stinks like smoke in the main room…read more My hair reeks of smoke. 5 of us in a small booth with hi chair at end. We couldn't move. Apps came out, and within 5 minutes our dinners arrived. Ridiculous. Keep giving this place a second chance but I think we're done.

We've ordered a few times for pick up. Pizza is consistently good as was the tiramisu and the…read moresalad. Pizza crust is delicious- on the thin side . Ingredients are fresh. Definitely recommend

For some reason this place barely shows up on google maps unless you zoom all the way in but I'm so…read moreglad I found it. Even though it's been open for a while, it's still a hidden gem. I'm proud to write the third review! The pizza is incredible..the 12" American Pie ($16) and 12" Cacio e Pepe ($18) are perfectly delicious with toppings so evenly distributed that every bite is full of flavor. They use olive oil too, no cheap oils and their website is "nojunkpizza." The business adds real charm to little Berkeley Heights town and the inside is more spacious than others there.