I came up from Florida for a business/ pleasure trip in Elizabeth and this restaurant was recommended. Very small and unassuming from the outside.I thought that parking would be an issue, however there was ample parking permitted across the street. As soon as I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised. I had a reservation, so was seated right away. The hostess and wait staff we very friendly, well trained and accommodating. My waiter took her time and described a little of everything interesting on the menu. The whole snapper and oxtails were cooked to perfection. Unique cocktails. Moody vibe music played, but low enough where you could hold a conversation without talking loud at all. The DJ arrived towards the conclusion of dinner and wasted no time in taking the beat to the next level. House 157 rivals any upscale urban restaurant in the Metro. read more

Chandler was great!! I listened to all his recommendations and he didn't disappoint at all.

First of all' Wow where do I start! Right from the Door it was impressive, You can view the Dining area where it looked like everyone was enjoying their meal. The Hostess seated us, right away and She has well was impressive with Her Casual Dressy Appearance, which is a nice requirement for this restaurant, which was another quality I liked when making this choice for a Birthday Celebration. Now let's get to the food, A definite'10! I had the Red Snapper and my Friend had the Oxtails, cooked to perfection, and the Sides, were, Jollof Rice and it was Delicious as well! Drinks were good, you could taste the alcohol! There also was a DJ, of course, Saturday night! Waitress was awesome, She had Patience and checked on us frequently and the place was buzzing, and know I know why!‍ I recommend you guys get a Chance To go, Run! Definitely worth the trip! read more

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Great for groups and an energetic experience. All entrees we ordered were scrumptious. read more

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Visited House 157 for the first time and I was impressed. The food was great, we tried several apps like Calamari, mussels, beef plantain bowl, tropical flatbread, and kebab. Everything had its own unique and delicious flavor. For Entrees wè had lamb with Jollof rice, braised oxtail, whole red snapper, griot, oxtail ramen. All meals came with rice and plantains, and we added 2 sides of macaroni and cheese. We were a party of 5 and everyone was pleased with the food. Now the inside of this was nicely decorated, with a lot of floral elements; very photo friendly. There is ongoing music playing and a dress code. The service was good, server was helpful, there were a few moments of waiting around for more drinks. Overall my party of 5 including me loved this place, would recommend and would def return. read more

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Let me start off by saying the service was better than the food. I try my best to support Black owned businesses so I took my mother and gave House157 a try and I was very disappointed. Over all the food was very under seasoned, I order wings and for $18 I got six regular WingStop size wings that were drowned in bbq sause. My mother ordered the southern fried chicken that came with a chicken leg and thigh, a very liitle thimble size side of greens, over saturated honey cornbread and mac & cheese that had no flavor and very little cheese and as she put it "the chicken needed seasoning". Was it worth $40, Hell No! I had the chicken parmaesan alfrado, let just say the flavors of alfrado sause & marinara sause don't mix. I was expecting grilled chicken instead it comes with a deep fried chicken beast with marinara suse and cheese on top of speghetti noodles, separately they might have been good but together NO!!!! My bill for two people came to $111.00, if the food was up to par it would not have bothered me to pay that amount but for what they provided no, the food is HIGHLY OVER PRICED! As you can surmize I won't be going back nor will I be recommending them to my friends. House 157 is just another example of us doing TOO MUCH and not following through. Again the server we had was great, I gave a 23% tip, the food not worth $111.00. read more

Restaurant was nice. Beautiful decor and nice vibe. Music playing but not too loud that you couldn't speak. Food and service didn't disappoint. In addition to beautiful and creative presentations, the food and drink were good. Our server Imani was kind and attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

Food and ambience was excellent. I really enjoyed the music selection as well. It was a bit crowded, but not too bad. Service was very friendly. read more

House 157 Restaurant - Food! - Wine Bars Near Me - Roselle Park, New Jersey

5/5 -- House 157 is a vibe! We came here for a date night and the decor was absolutely beautiful -- modern, warm, and inviting. The front desk ladies were welcoming right from the start. It was packed, but still felt spacious and comfortable. Definitely recommend making a reservation if you're coming on a busy night. We decided to sit at the bar and our bartender, Brian, was amazing! I ordered the Iguana Margaritas...chef's kiss! He was running the entire bar and service area solo, yet still quick, friendly, and super knowledgeable about the menu. For appetizers, we had the calamari and coconut shrimp. The calamari was tasty (just a little chewy for me), but the flavor was on point. The coconut shrimp though? Omg, perfection -- crispy, flavorful, and that spicy sauce had the perfect kick! For my entrée, I got the Chicken Parmesan Alfredo, and it was bursting with flavor yummm just creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned. I also sampled the mac and cheese (because I take that seriously!) it was creamy, saucy, and cheesy in the best way. A solid 9/10 -- would've been a 10 if it had that baked crust on top! The vibe was vibing, the decor was stunning, and the service from Brian made the whole experience even better. We'll definitely be back! read more

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This is my second time going to House 157. My first visit was for brunch. This time, I got to check them out for dinner with another Yelper. As always, the vibes are right in this place. The decor is nice and the music is great. I ordered the Blackberry Whisper for my drink. This is a whiskey-based drink and I loved it. I wasn't that hungry, so I decided to get something that I thought would make good leftovers for the next day...the Shanghai Steak Bowl. The bowl was tasty. I'm not sure if I keep ordering the wrong thing or what, but I feel like they love to overcook their meats here. The steak was a little on the tougher side of things and I wasn't asked if I had a preference for how I would have wanted it prepared. Needless to say, I ate pretty much most of the bowl and didn't have enough to take home. For dessert, I had the apple tart. It was topped with vanilla ice cream. It was good, but nothing spectacular. The portions are definitely a little small, considering the prices. I'm not sure if this is to be expected more frequently at many places due to inflation or what. After having two experiences here for two different meals, I will say that House 157 is a nice spot to visit for a cute little time out. The drinks and service have been consistently good, but food can be hit or miss. read more

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The food at this restaurant was amazing. I love how the menu has options for different regions of the world. I ordered the chicken empanadas and they were seasoned to perfection. There was also a nice crunch to the empanadas. There is an orange sauce that is sweet and spicy that compliments the empanadas. For the entree I had the oxtail ramen from the Asian fusion section. It was really good. The sauce was as a little sweet but I love sweet and savory. The decoration in the restaurant is elegant and chic. The floral design is stunning. read more

House 157 Restaurant - Oxtail ramen - Wine Bars Near Me - Roselle Park, New Jersey

The third time was certainly a charm at House 157. I came here with a group of friends to send me off as I prepare to move out of NJ. When I checked in with the hostess, she walked me to the private room where two other groups were and said some people from my party were at the bar. I wasn't feeling being in a room separate from the main dining area, so she graciously accommodated us by clearing a couple of tables along the wall for us. On my first visit, my friend ordered the Beef Plantain Bowls and raved about it. I ordered that to start and I was not disappointed. The Plantain bowls were crispy, the beef was tender and spicy, and the pickled onions and sauce were a nice touch. I ordered a Passion Fruit Caipirinha, and while tasty, it wasn't a smooth drinking experience as the pulp constantly got stuck in the straws. I veered away from the Afrocentric and Tropical and went Southern, ordering the Lobster Mac and Cheese. It was a generous portion, cheesy, flavorful, and the lobster was nice and tender. Everything blended spectacularly. To end the night, I had to order the rum cake and another friend did as well. I think I enjoyed this one more the first time. The cake was drenched (in a good way) with rum sauce, packing a serious and invigorating punch with each bite. Hats off to the staff, cooks, and DJ for always making a visit here one for the books. read more

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Chandler was amazing . We enjoyed or time here . Food was amazing and we will definitely be back

I really wanted to love this place. I read the reviews and kept and open mind, supporting a black owned business, however I was very disappointed. We had dinner for my friends 45th birthday, we all ordered a variety of dishes fried chicken, sesame chick, salads, snapper and we all had the same opinion.. food had no seasoning , very bland. The food was merely mediocre and definitely didn't justify the cost, way over priced. I think for us this is a one and done. Cute atmosphere for maybe cocktails but I wouldn't be back for the food at all. read more

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Ambiance is gorgeous. Food and Service was ok for a Saturday Brunch. Parking sucks!!! Good luck with street parking. Better off taking a ride share there! read more

Came here on a Saturday night for a birthday dinner for 5. I parked across the street and was immediately greeted upon walking in. We sat after a couple min. They had a nice variety of music playing although it was loud to the point where you had to yell to have conversation. We ordered a variety of drinks and mock-tails. We then ordered food. The jerk chicken, fried chicken, flatbread, and the oxtail. Everything was delicious. We were told we had a 90min time limit, but the food took a very long to come out so they disregarded that. We then cut a birthday cake. All in all I would come back, it was an enjoyable time. read more

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Nice spot for Saturday or Sunday brunch. The creamed spinach salmon is amazing as is the fried calamari. They have a good number of mocktails as well. I thought the price was reasonable, there was a DJ spinning the latest afrobeats. Definitely looking forward to trying their dinner menu. There is not a good amount of street parking but you can park legally at the two businesses across the street. read more

Sadly, this is how you honestly go from a 5 to a 1! Today simply wasn't their day as we went to celebrate their advertised Juneteenth celebration! All day specials and reservations! The IG marketing and promo were on point! We had a 3:00pm reservation and even received a reminder as we were 10 minutes away. Parking is across the street as they mentioned. No problem. We were greeted by "Do you have a reservation?" by a nice young lady professionally dressed. First impression - this is going to be an experience though her greeting was not what I was expecting! We are seated and several tables were already full but the restaurant was nowhere near packed or at capacity. Here is where the stars start to fall! Our waiter comes and welcome us! He begins by saying, We don't have...the shrimp ceviche, Paella, and something else! I was like wait...it's 3:00 and you don't have? Is this a joke? You advertised this major event and you don't have your top items? Okay! The service was a tag team and they kept overlapping and obviously not communicating. No problem....it was attentive. Calamari ordered and it was exceptional including the marinara. The lobster ceviche was delicious as well! It was the substitute for the shrimp ceviche- Beautifully presented! Happy hour started at 4 so I waited to order a Pinot grio or Sauvignon blanc...which ever was cold! Meanwhile we ordered our meal....My wife ordered the oxtails and inquired about changing the sides. That was a no! Okay and understood! I ordered the fried chicken and a side of black rice. Chicken was delicious. The collards were good and the Mac and cheese was worth the drive and that's a true compliment! The black rice will change your life!!best rice I've had outside of my Haitian friends mother! The oxtails are supposed to be braised but they came out with no moisture, gravy, nothing so they looked and were dry! They were seasoned well but again a little dry. The small offering of cabbage and collards on the plates need to be reconsidered to larger portions. Again, both were good! I asked the server for some Butter for the sweet cornbread and he looked at me funny but went to get some. He came back with melted butter in a cup versus a butter pat that most restaurants have or even a pat on a plate. Anyway, he tried! So we finished the meal and asked for to go containers. The server said y'all want anything else? I was like well what else do you have? He said, we have desserts. We said we would see them. He brings the menu and my wife choose the red velvet as it has a Juneteenth connection. Lo and behold, he returns by saying ...we don't have any red velvet! I was like wait....how can this be on a day you advertise and promoted your restaurant? I notice a male manager who appeared to be in charge but he never came to our table. Mind you the restaurant wasn't full! A small female manager came by and ask how was everything? I said fine with the exception it's is hotter than hell in here as it was 91 degrees outside. Yes, the AC was not working on such a big day! She replies....yea our air went out this morning! Not one person informed us the air was out! I was fanning from the time we set down and no one had the capacity to possibly go get a large fan to circulate the air from the hallway. It was as if they just didn't care and I know that's not the case. And to be out of food items at 3:00pm. Bless the folks that came after us and for dinner. Well, we did see a food purveyor truck unloading when we left. I travel extensively and dine out a lot! I am a foodie and a former restaurant owner so I extend grace...lots of it! Today was just not their day and then to add insult to injury. Upon reviewing the bill, that Pinot grio I received was not happy hour price because the server said only our house is happy hour price and we had to chill this for you! Man sit down! You never mentioned a house label for happy hour and you knew I was wanting the happy hour price! Cmon man! This could have easily been 5 stars with a couple of tweaks. This restaurant has potential to be the IT restaurant just not today. The little things matter..like the butter! Not having items on a day you marketed is not a good look either. I will go back! And I will change this rating IF the service is on point and they have items listed on the menu! I'm just believing this was a one off! Bon appetite! read more

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Sunday post mother day brunch with 5 others. Parking is across the street in the dollar tree lot. First round of drinks came quickly, being we were just about the only ones there at the time. Waitress was very friendly and explained the menu well. Pros: you can order the all you can eat without it being the whole table; most of the drinks were tasty. Nice, but loud music Cons: Ordering the all you can eat, though the waitress didn't say it, you could gather the food was preprepared. Most items were cold and some couldn't be modified and 1 wasn't available. How can you offer waffles, but say there's no more pancakes? Another con, they don't split checks. We were a party of 6 and you could only use 4 cards. Leading to the next con, we were a party of 6 and once 2 hours were over, we were told our reservation time was up. With the delay in refilling the all you can eat, as well as the waitress leaving the table without the whole tables dessert order, to be rushed when we're still actively ordering is ridiculous. Also, 3 members put in to go orders. They added that to the table check. Once it was removed, they still added the auto grat for takeout. Which again is ridiculous. I originally was thinking about returning to give it another chance, but the service later in the meal changed my mind, combined with the food wasn't anything special. I can't think of anything I would say I would want again. That may be because I got the all you can eat brunch, so it was old and cold food. Either way, I don't see me going out of my way to dine here again. Almost 100/pp for brunch, not including the to go orders, and being rushed out with a party of 6 doesn't sit well with me. read more

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Came here for dinner for my dad's birthday dinner and we most definitely enjoyed our meals. The service can be a little better because they are a little slow but the atmosphere is nice and everyone was friendly. read more

House 157 Restaurant - Nigeria Jollof Rice and Stew Chicken - Wine Bars Near Me - Roselle Park, New Jersey

This time was not good. We were a party of 8 and they dropped the ball today. Busy day for them, so I want to give them a pass, but it was one thing after the next. Food quality overall was still good, but the staff seemed to have an attitude, except for Chandler, our server. He was great!! The desserts were an issue, & coffee took about 15 minutes because they had to "prep the milk." My people were pretty over it. Also they had the music way too loud. I asked them to turn it down & they did, but then later turned it back up. Also my Niece wanted to substitute asparagus for cabbage, same price....& they said that they couldn't do it. Not a good trip this time. read more

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My family and I enjoyed Chandler as our waiter for a birthday dinner celebration. He was professional and helpful. We really enjoyed the atmosphere, food and the music. We will be back soon. read more

This place is interesting. The food was delicious. The service not so much and for a supposedly upscale restaurant with 20% automatic gratuity for my family of 5. I need the service to be worth 20%. Our server was MIA the entire time. Lots of waiting and she forgot a lot of things we asked for and had to double check since they don't write things down. The ambiance is interesting as the music is giving club but the decoration is giving upscale with random greenery. It isn't cohesive in my opinion. I think this place has potential but missed the mark. read more

Tiana our server was amazing! She took care of my allergy concerns and made sure it was a great experience. Was here for a birthday celebration, the food was fantastic, ambiance energy was perfect. Would definitely come back! read more

An incident occurred while dining here. How they handled the situation was in poor taste. The food was cold , not tasty & over price . Without going into more details . I won't be visiting this establishment again. PERDIOT read more

Maybe we went on an off night. The staff were lovely but clearly they were understaffed that evening. The drinks we ordered tasted artificial and lacking in actual alcohol. We got the Jamaican Mule, Birthday Bliss, Blackberry something and Caipirinha. Not good. The drinks sounded great on paper but tasted like supermarket mixes. For appetizers we got calamari and wings. The wings were good but the calamari was so rubbery we should have bounced out then. I was hoping the entrees would redeem what was served prior. I got the Soul food platter and enjoyed the Mac and cheese only. The collared greens were too salty and chicken overcooked and dryyyyy. The general consensus at the table was the cook was having a joy-over with the salt. One of my companions enjoyed her tender lamb chops but thought her asparagus was lackluster. My other two guest found individual aspects of their dishes good but overall not anything they'd eagerly want to retry. We saw this restaurant on social media and got sucked in by the images. We all left disappointed. I only had breakfast that day because I was planning to really really eat when I got there. No such luck. There is a dress code on the website but clearly not enforced. Additionally, because of the low coverage this Saturday, the bathroom was dirty. The DJ however was very good. read more

My first time coming to House 157! I was excited to spend my bday here!! Very busy on a Saturday night with lots of large parties. Once entering they have a beautiful flower wall with their sign for a ur photos! Very Instagram worthy! We were greeted by the owner Faith. She is so sweet and welcoming!!!! I love how personable she is and she moves around the restaurant making sure all guest are taken care of and she rolls up her sleeves to help her staff. It was really nice to see an owner be so hands on and friendly! She came to our table to make sure we were ok and to apologize for the little wait but it really was no big deal to us as we were early for our reservation. The food here is legit!!!! I didnt know what to expect taste wise but they have a eclectic menu of global fusion dishes. I had the lamb chops and let me tell u they were DELISH tender and well seasoned. The mac and cheese here is out of this world. My husband for the first ever ordered Oxtails and im so glad his first these were so good and tender!!! The chef has crack the code on flavor without it being to salty or overpowering. Since it was my bday the waitstaff came out with a slice of cheesecake and sang HBD to me. it was very nice and the cheesecake was good and light!! our waitress Vanessa was so nice and very helpful. i cant say a bad thing about my experience at House 157. so happy for The owner Faith and this being a black owned/woman owned business !! also just ro mention parking is limited but they have Valet or u can park across the street at the dollar tree lot. read more

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Love love the vibe! The drinks are exemplary and food was delish! Check em out! - Monica the barber

Food was very good. I had the steak bowl and it was very tasty. The flight mimosas was sooooo good. read more

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Haven't been to House 157 in a while and decided to go for brunch today. I've never been disappointed with the food and today was another hit. I went with 2 of my cousins and we decided to do the brunch tapas. For 33 a person to got endless small plates. I never had the honey jerk wings and that are a new favorite! Asia was our server and from the moment she introduced herself, I knew we were going to have a great experience. She made sure we had water, ice and that we were happy with our food choices. She was very attentive! Honestly ask for her section when you head in. To drink we got the mimosa flights which were new. For 20 a person, you can have 3 different mimosas. I got the rainbow, blue paradise and butterfly. The rainbow was the strongest to me. All 3 were beautiful. The vibe was dope. We sat upstairs which I've never done. We could hear the music but still talk. The dj played current music. You can park on the street or I think pump it allowed for you to park in their lot as long as up aren't taking spots close to their establishment. You can call the restaurant to double check. I will definitely be back! read more

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I really enjoyed this place.. First time visiting with my friends.. We had a blast.. We went on Saturday for the brunch. Which was amazing, great selection of food.. You can order 3 at a time but can order everything that's apart of the brunch menu.. The bottomless mimosa was on point, you can drink all you can within 90 minutes.. Live music.. The waitress was so nice.. We got to meet the owner and the chef.. The owner was so nice .. I definitely recommend this place.. read more

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Chandler was amazing!! Very attentive and helped us with everything. Great server. He spent time making sure we needed everything that we needed. read more

Food was AMAZING!! Service was on point with great vibes (live DJ!). Will definitely come back!!

My husband and I went here for Valentine's Day. He surprised me with this reservation. It was perfect. Candle lit tables, dim lighting, great music. Great service. The food was great! It was a fixed menu over all good. We will be back to try the regular menu. We were given a complementary glass of champagne as we waited for our server. It was 10/10! read more

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Chandler was amazing! Great service and great food. Nice ambiance. We had the oxtail and steak and everything eas tasty. Drinks were nice and strong. read more

1 Star - Never Again for a Special Occasion Took my mom and two sisters to House 157 in Roselle Park for Mother's Day and it was a complete letdown. We waited over an hour just to get appetizers and almost two hours before the main dishes came out. For a holiday dinner, that kind of delay is unacceptable. The food was bland and didn't match the hype or the price. We spent over $500 for four people, and honestly, it felt like a total waste. Nothing about the meal or the experience justified the cost. I really wanted this to be a special night for my family, but it felt like we were forgotten most of the time. Service was slow, the food was mediocre at best, and the vibe just didn't feel organized or worth the premium price. I should've gone to Capital Grille. Lesson learned, hope my mistake doesn't become yours. Find somewhere more reputable read more

first off... I don't know WHO THE CHEF WAS!!! when I say he put his foot into everything!! me and my cuzzo ordered crab cakes and coconut shrimp. full of meat the sauce... AMAZING!!!! our entrees were the oxtail and I got the sesame chicken ! this wasn't "chinese food." these chefs are sprinkling their own vibe on this food. EVERYTHING was delicious, even the drunks were strong. service, super kind and as quick as they could be. I recommend odeeee read more

Been a few times. Most recently had dinner with a girlfriend and our kids. Chandler was our server. Super attentive, caring, and great with kids. Oh and the food is always amazing Beautiful atheistic too read more

My 2nd time here and had a great experience! Staff is great and the manager, she is excellent! We had Dennis as our waiter who was on point the whole night! Drinks sometimes take a while to come out but they are very good! Highly recommend the Jamaican Mule. The Honey Jerry wings are excellent! Calamari is next and fried crispy! For entrees, the Oxtail and Fried Snapper are a must! So many delicious dishes on the menu! And to top it all off, the Chocolate Lava cake is excellent! This restaurant is a must try if you're in the area! read more

Small, cozy, modern look, really nice atmosphere. Comfortable bar chairs. Good music, hip hop & r&b, food was delicious! I really liked this place. read more

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