Food and service was awesome! The Caesar salad and spinach artichoke dip was delicious. Vern, our server, was very kind and funny. Thank you for the great food and service! read more

Food was excellent and service was immaculate. Fast service and a nice chill atmosphere. Vern was our server and he was amazing.

Kim G is an absolute amazing bartender. Makes great drinks. Very attentive. Seems to genuinely be a great person. I ended up not liking the crab stuffed shrimp that I ordered because the shrimp was hard (otherwise the flavor was good). I was able to choose a different entrée with no issue. read more

Houlihan's - Crab Stuffed Shrimp Spicy Blackberry Margarita - Bars Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

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THE GOOD ---------------- + ALLLLL of the food (for a chain) that we ordered was surprisingly delicious. ++++ Wings & Things Sampler came with Buffalo wings, Houlihan's Famous 'Shrooms and loaded potato dippers. Wings and shrooms were great, but the dippers ---- well, needed dipping sauce! Unfortunately, they forgot to give us the creamy horseradish, sour cream and blue cheese dressing and we didn't realize it was missing until we looked at the menu again. ++++ So. Cal Fish Tacos came with 2 MASSSSIVE tacos stuffed with multiple panko-breaded whitefish, chipotle mayo, napa cabbage, honey-cumin dressing. These were some of the best fish tacos we ever had! ++++ Lonestar Burger, which was new, was sooooo freakin' good. Shocked at how good this Houlihan's fresh sirloin burger was. It was cooked perfectly medium, dripping with oils/juicy and the meat just melted with each bite. ++++ Kids Cheese Burger + green beans and Kids Mac & Cheese + sweet potato fries were solid. Our kids enjoyed it, but it was what it was. + The entire menu is well-priced for 2025 and nothing is absurdly expensive. + Restaurant is relatively big with a main dining room, large bar towards the back and an upstairs space. ++++ Although the restaurant's exterior (for the entire chain) looks a bit drab, the interior was quite cozy at this location. + Food came out very quick and orders were accurate. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Our waiter was friendly, but he failed to mention to us that the Kids meals came with juice, apple slices/Go-GURT and ice cream. We had to mention it after we had ordered. - Parking lot on an early Friday evening was almost full, but yet the restaurant had only a few customers/parties, however, there are other spaces a bit further since it's shared with a strip mall. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came on an early Friday evening at 6PM and most of the patrons who sat down to eat were families with young children. Definitely don't see Houlihan's being the trendy type of chain restaurant. CONCLUSION -------------------- = Although our appetizer was missing sauces and the waiter failed to mention what the Kids meals came with, I will give them a one-time pass on since everything else was really, realllly great. If it happens again though, I would definitely attribute it to a training issue. read more

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Houlihan's on Route 4 in Paramus is always a reliable and great spot for a meal. I ordered the grilled salmon with a side salad, and it was excellent. The salmon was perfectly cooked, incredibly tasty, and fresh. The salad on the side was crisp and the perfect light pairing for the fish. The server was very friendly and he was back and forth frequently. The food came out quickly and hot, which is important at lunchtime if you're on a tight schedule. . read more

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Stopped by the Paramus location and had a reliable and satisfying meal. The stuffed shrooms are always an absolute must-have --the perfect appetizer to start with. For the main course, I got the cheeseburger with bacon, and it was incredibly juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Great food and solid service. I will definitely be back read more

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We've been here a few times and have had pretty good experiences but it was disappointing today, mostly because of the lack of attention, slow service and the overcooked food. Not my favorite houlihan's spot but has American fare in a casual environment. We arrived on Saturday evening and had to wait 20 minutes to be seated. Not horrible but when you looked around the restaurant there were empty booths and other tables seemed to have much quicker service. The server was nice when he did come around but we only saw him a handful of times. And we had to ask to have our order and drinks taken and it took forever to get our check. The burger was ok today but everything was overcooked in the salmon with green beans except for the mashed potatoes. They have a price fix menu with appetizer, main dish and dessert which is essentially a free dessert, not a bad deal if you want one of the entrees. Join the rewards club and you can get some free items with purchase. Parking is in a shared plaza and can get full. There's an art supply store, fried chicken, etc. read more

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- Extremely large restaurant with multiple dining areas on the left, right, and an upper level; bar area is tucked toward the back on the right - Parking lot was full outside on a chilly and windy Friday evening, but was calm and quiet inside; no wait to be seated - Cozy and comfortable atmosphere with dim lighting; a mix of modern pop and holiday music played softly in the background - Tables and booths are generally spacious, though our booth felt tight on one side--possibly shifted by previous diners - Service was good overall; our waiter was friendly and attentive - Food exceeded our initial (somewhat low) expectations: Wings & Things Appetizer Sampler was decent--the famous 'shrooms were excellent, though we later realized all the dipping sauces were missing (boo); So. Cal Fish Tacos had two large tortillas loaded with crispy, perfectly fried and well-seasoned fish, topped with fresh, crunchy cabbage slaw--a squeeze of lime really elevated the dish; Lonestar Burger was cooked perfectly to medium, held together well, and was packed with flavor; the kiddos were happy with their Cheeseburger (two sliders) and Mac & Cheese meals--each comes with a drink, a side, apple slices or Go-Gurt, AND a scoop of ice cream - Would definitely return to try other menu items; the lunch specials also look like a good value and worth checking out read more

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Great food and great service! Lavern was great, he has fantastic menu knowledge and is very personable. Lavern made sure that out drinks were full and our plates were clean! read more

This review is based on my experiences each night I come here after Pickleballing. I usually arrive around 10:30-11;00pm. Keep in mind Thursday nights is Music Bingo... lots of fun. Too bad I haven't won anything. So here's our go to items off the happy hour menu! Wings Spinach Dip and Chips Fancy Cheese (aka Mozzarella Sticks) Decent Cheeseburger and Fries If you like sweetened iced tea ask for a Raspberry or a Lemon Snapple. If you have room in your belly get a brownie ice cream sundae!! Ok hope to see you there. Oh Wednesday nights they have trivia! read more

Vern is great! Always friendly, timely and responsive. We always enjoy sitting in his section and chatting with him before and after our meal. Food is always great! We're here at least once a month. Houlihan's 4 LIFE!! read more

Houlihan's - Bars Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Food was pretty good. A little slow but that might just have been the time of day. Fish and chips were good. Big Mike took care of us read more

Houlihan's - Fish and chip - Bars Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Shout-out to Shannon the bartender ! Last night my boyfriend & I popped in on a whim around midnight, on our way home from an event - we were feeling snacky and were pleasantly surprised that they were still serving food that late on a Tuesday! I was craving a brownie sundae. It made my day! My guy got a salad and loved it. We sat at the bar and enjoyed chatting with Shannon. This place is so cool. We were really jazzed about this whole experience. Thank you! read more

Houlihan's - Brownie Sundae - Bars Near Me - Paramus, New Jersey

Vern was amazing. Food was great as well. If you come request Vern you won't be disappointed.

We love ot here and come back often. Our server Bryan is the best!! We love the vibe and the staff here! read more

Food was delish, as usual. We got Prime rib and stuffed chicken breast with two sides each. We also love the new artichoke spin dip with lavosh. I always get iced tea to drink - as a North Carolina girl I am pretty picky about my tea and Houli's does not disappoint. The mood is always upbeat and our server, Jocelyn, was attentive without being obtrusive. She checked on us and kept our drinks full. We shared a dessert and left happier than when we arrived! You can't beat that! Lol We'll be back soon Ty! read more

Vern is an amazing server! Very attentive and friendly! Always has a smile :) Infinite Rizz read more

Great service from Brielle at Houlihan's today!! Very attentive and thorough. Thanks so much!! read more

Brian was friendly and helpful he suggested new menu items he was a pleasure to work with the prime rib dip is a legend that NEVER disappoint. the restaurant is great place to meet a friend or bring a date. it's quiet and you can have a conversation. even a great place to watch a game at the bar. great food excellent service plenty of parking. read more

What an amazing experience! Vern took great care of us, gave us some excellent suggestions and did it all with a smile. So many servers nowadays act like they are inconvenienced when you ask them for something, but Vern made us feel like we were home for some good cookin! The food was soooo good, I tried out the fajitas and my fiancée had the baby back ribs. We are going home with full bellies and smiles on our faces. Thank you Vern! read more

Enjoyed this spot. 1) Got the prime rib egg roll for app, which was good. 2) Got the NY strip with twice baked potato soufflé and mashed potatos. I liked the entree and sides very much. 3) Got the Salted Caramel Gooey Butter Cake for dessert. Amazing. read more

Great services by Brian R food was great as we love coming here. great atmosphere, chill a great place to sit eat and laugh

We started visiting this Houlihan's the past several months and the experience has been consistently great. Food quality is excellent and every item we order is perfect. We also wanted to mention we always as ask for Lavern. Lavern is just a wonderful, courteous and accommodating waiter. He's always pleasant and beyond appreciative and respectful. Visit this Houlihan's and ask for Lavern, you won't be disappointed. ​ read more

Food was delicious. Brian our server is very customer friendly and above and beyond service.

We were here tonight and Vern was AMAZING! So sweet and made sure we had everything we needed. Food was excellent... We had the pecan crusted, chicken salad, and the price fixed menu... The stuffed chicken with chips and spinach dip and dessert was crème brûlée! But Vern made the night even better! Great espresso martinis too. Thank you Vern- you are fabulous! read more

The service was excellent! Brian was very attentive to whatever we needed. He is really great! The food was delicious and the portions were satisfying. The ambiance was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to family and friends. read more

keslie p was amazing on point with service! Always smiling and polite. Food was great! but the service was EXCELLENT! Thank you Keslie P!

Wonderful bar and great food, the bartenders are awesome, charismatic, friendly and knowledgeable of the drinks you will request. will definitely come back again. read more

Laverne was a true pleasure. Attentive and helpful with my daughter and I never felt like I was being a bother. Food was exactly as described and the portion was perfect. The restaurant itself was clean and we didn't feel crammed into a seat or like the area was too cluttered. Will certainly be back read more

Houlihans Big Mike is Amazing Great service great food and great hospitality!! Will be back w the family soon !! Thanks again dinner was amazing !! read more

The food is very good the service is on point Kim the bartender is always nice I like that they offer Trivia,and Music bingo the ambience is awesome as well read more

Brendan was an awesome waiter! Will definitely come again! We ordered the baked potato soups with extra chives and LOVED IT! The cheeseburger and fried chicken sandwich were also excellent! read more

Very average. On the cusp of being dirty. Felt dirty underneath. A forced niceness about the place. Food was average but pricey.

Exceptional service by Kim every damn time! Highly recommend you go see her on M, T, & W! She pays attention and takes wonderful care of her patrons. If you like top notch service, she will NEVER disappoint! read more

Vern our server was great. He was attentive and friendly. Food was great too. Looking forward to coming back. Get the prime rib.

Cleanest bar you'll ever see when Kim is working! She takes pride in making sure every customer has a clean, neatly organized area to sit when she's on service as bartender. She is also as attentive to your food and drink orders making sure they come out in a timely manner and are served to your liking. read more

Lavern was an absolutely fabulous server. We have been coming here for years, and always ask for him. Food was excellent. Lavern always makes great suggestions and is very kind and great to talk to. Thank you Houlihans and Lavern!!!!! read more

We really enjoyed our visit! The food was fantastic and we received great service! Brian R was kind and attentive and detailed oriented. Very impressed! I especially liked that he read back our order, paced our meal perfectly (soup, meal etc) and never kept us waiting for a refill etc. Thank you Brian and thank you Houlihans! The food, ambience, and service is great! read more

Brian is that guy! Excellent service from the moment we walked in the door. The food brought us in but the staff will keep us coming back!

This place was as good as I remembered it to be. Staff is nice, food tasted good, menu variety was plentiful, lots of space and seating, clean, prices are great, food came out quickly read more

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