I vowed I would never come back here over 2 years ago. Stopped by this past Wednesday and was blown away by the very friendly professional staff. Maggie & Gabe were amazing! Gabe was so friendly & attentive to all his bar patrons, and Maggie went out of her way to ask how we were doing and checked on his throughout the time we were there. They made this one of the best times I have had sitting at a bar! Tommy (Manager) introduced himself and told us how he hired the best staff that were customer centric, and who want to make this a great experience for everyone. Charcuterie board was loaded with all sorts of great delicacies. Kudos Tommy! You have an amazing staff! read more

The restaurant was beautiful. Love the industrial decoration and feel of the place. The service was great. Wasn't too busy on a Thursday for dinner. The food was good. My burgers cheese wasn't fully melted. Truffle fries were delicious. I'd definitely go back to try other items on their menu. read more

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NOT RECCOMENDED FOR FAMILIES!!!! Our party had 4 adults and 3 children for a total of 7 and we were considered a LARGE PARTY and they added 20% to the bIll. read more

Great happy hour spot! Industry is beautifully decorated. Love the lights and decor. Service is phenomenal. From the bartenders to the manager, everyone is friendly, funny and accommodating. Happy hour drinks are pretty good. Love the Smoke & Embers. Buffalo cauliflower was just okay for me. It was mushy like it was frozen and not fresh. The crispy mozzarella and short rib tacos were super tasty though! Highly recommend. read more

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I was really disappointed with my experience at The Industry. We arrived at 8:15pm, well before the 10pm kitchen closing time, but immediately felt rushed. We were told we had to place both our appetizer and dinner orders at the same time, with the assurance that everything would be timed appropriately. Unfortunately, that was not the case at all--our entrees came out just five minutes after the appetizers, making the whole meal feel rushed and poorly managed. To make matters worse, when our dinner came out around 9:15pm, we were told we could no longer order drinks because the bar had already been shut down. This was extremely frustrating, especially given that the restaurant was still open. On top of that, we had to send back three drinks earlier in the night because they had little to no alcohol in them. A manager did come over to "apologize," but it felt completely fake and rehearsed, which only added to the frustration rather than resolving anything. Because of all of this, the food itself suffered. It was clear the dishes were rushed out of the kitchen, and the quality did not live up to expectations. The one bright spot of the night was our waitress, who was absolutely amazing--friendly, attentive, and doing the best she could in a situation that seemed out of her control. She truly saved what she could of the experience. Overall, between the rushed service, early bar shutdown, poorly made drinks, and underwhelming food, I wouldn't return, which is a shame because the staff clearly has potential. read more

This place has always caught my attention when passing by. They have so many beer options. It was a weekday afternoon so it was not crowded. My chick sandwich was good and my friend said the meat was excellent. I will need to return for an evening to see how the service is when it's full. read more

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Excellent ambiance and service. Very friendly staff and management. Thr salad I had was excellent and the dessert was to die for@ read more

Came in for the fantastic HH (2-6) daily. Beautiful space with lots of windows & a ginormous bar with really nice comfortable chairs. Enjoyed the Smoke & Ember bourbon cocktail & my husband had the Vendo 39. We shared apps: 6 delish oysters, sticky wings (got 12 of them!), & berria tacos. All were excellent. Our service was good. Noticed that you can only get the bar menu by sitting at the bar. If you sit at the tables in the bar area, you don't get the HH deal - think that's a mistake - would bring in more business. read more

Industry Kitchen + Bar - Smoke & Ember bourbon drink - Diners Near Me - Sparta, New Jersey

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This was honestly pretty rough. Industry looks great inside and out, but unfortunately that's where the positive story ends for them. They've caught my eye a handful of times on my way to visit my top-tier chum in the Kingdom of Sussex, and one of the reasons is because it seems out of place in the middle of nowhere up there - you'd expect a bougie-looking, gigantic American restaurant/bar like this to be hanging out off of Route 3 in Clifton or something. But it's also giving off some upscale Applebee's vibes, with a dash of mixology. Which I can certainly get behind. I stopped here last night for a drink and a bite to eat with my aforementioned chum. Despite it being pretty hopping (understandable for a Friday night), it was very easy to find parking nearby. The parking situation overlaps with the nearby Shoprite, and since it IS the Kingdom of Sussex, traffic in general is pretty drama-free when it doesn't indirectly involve sinkholes and whatnot. The interior is VAST, to an insane degree. There is a lot of space, very high ceilings and the only room that seemed to be a normal size was their classy party room to the side (which kind of gave off conference room more than anything else, but no matter). The two young women at the front were very friendly and personable and directed me to both the bar area and the bathroom (the latter with no prompting) which is a huge plus in my book. What goes in must come out. Top marks for the hostess area. We were fortunate to secure two spots at the bar just as a small group was leaving and promptly ordered drinks. I went with the Smoke & Ember, which was, I'm sorry to say, easily the worst drink I've had in a while. I had a bad feeling when I asked if they could use Angel's Envy bourbon instead of the listed Elijah Craig, and I was told they couldn't because the Elijah Craig was "on tap." Not a good sign at all; the cocktail isn't actually made to order. Far worse though was the "smoke" and "embers" portion of the drink, and it was the dictionary definition of style over substance. They absolutely CHARRED an orange slice garnish and put this weird filter/lid on top I guess to provide a superficial smoky optic? I don't know, but it looked like a shower drain protector which isn't the greatest vibe as you're trying to drink something from underneath it. Anyway. This might be the first time I attempted to take a sip of a drink and had to STOP before doing so because the smell was so overwhelming it was making my eyes water. They literally could have just taken a shovel, scooped ashes out of a firepit, thrown them in my face and said, "Now drink this bourbon cocktail." Same effect. I'd get that off the menu immediately before someone gets injured. The food options didn't present a physical danger but were pretty mediocre. We got the charcuterie/cheese board, which was fine. It was very pro forma as you can see from the attached, and at least a good portion, but honestly not something I'd get again. There weren't enough diverse flavors so every sample/bite was kind of the same theme, if that makes sense. The cookie skillet was also average to slightly below average - the cookie was overcooked and required some effort to chip away at, and it wasn't particularly warm so the ice cream wasn't melting aggressively and helping moisten the hard cookie surface. The service was rough, flat out. We dealt with both the bartender and two waitresses, who were all busy and extremely overwhelmed (they WERE nice to us despite the hectic situation, so good on them there). It's a VERY long bar and the coverage just wasn't there for it. It took literally 15 minutes to get a dessert menu (though I give credit for the waitress remembering to bring it after all that time without additional prompting) and other than our initial drinks, everything just took forever. I had delightful company but we were probably there at least an extra half hour longer than necessary. There's a Wal-Mart in Newton. My recommendation would be to go there, purchase a fire pit, get a nice flame going, and make your own cocktail to sip next to it. read more

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I've come to industry mostly for work events a few times, and both the service and environment are top notch. From the wall decor that makes it feel industrial, to the ensuring of each meals consistency. There is never a doubt I will have a good meal. This last time I had the seafood pasta, of which had the perfect amount of spiciness that got paired well with a delicious smoked old fashioned. read more

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My mother and I came here to eat and we were both very disappointed. The restaurant has had a change in chef and manager since we came around a year ago and it's clear things have gone downhill from then. I had the famous ribeye steak sandwich. The bread was soggy. The fries were overcooked and clearly burnt. I like crispy fries but this was way beyond that. My mom had the fig and prosciutto flatbread which was drenched in fig jam. Some is okay but the bread was absolutely drenched in it which made it inedible at that point. My mother told the waitress and the kitchen came back with a remade version of the dish but again they drenched the flatbread with the fig jam so we just decided to pay and leave. Very disappointed since my mom left with no food in her stomach. It was just an utter disaster and waste of money. Don't go to this place unless you want to waste your money! read more

Industry Kitchen + Bar - Famous Ribeye Steak Sandwich - Diners Near Me - Sparta, New Jersey

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Wow! This place is so cool! Industry has been on my list for a while to try. It is almost an hour away, but definitely worth the trip. It had it all, ambiance, perfect food, & great service. This place is decorated with the coolest vintage stuff around. A cocktail table made out of a roulette wheel, at the bar, great vintage signs, motorcycles, movie lights, clocks, & more! You can spend hours playing, I spy! The chandeliers are also epic. The food was fantastic! I had a beet salad, branzino, a cream soda mocktail, & the triple sorbet. The manager is wonderful as well! I will definitely go back! read more

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A lot going on in this place in terms of reviews! Contrary to several others on this reaturant, my food came out in a timely manner and the wait staff was pleasant. However, I'm 100% on board with how pricey certain items are. I was there for lunch and wanted a salad but didn't want to break the bank. A Caesar salad was $18 and shrimp was an additional $18. Am I reading the menu correctly?? The shrimp tacos were okay. The shell was entirely too small for the filling and the shrimp was chewy. The soup was okay but nothing to come back for. Overall a beautiful place that fits the name but they need to get their pricing and or quality in line for me to return. read more

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A belated review for our holiday visit. We visited Industry with family in December around the holidays. The decor is industrial chic (exposed brick, high ceilings, metal beams, unique light fixtures, and fun vintage accent decor - love it all), and definitely feels more NYC than NJ. The food and prices match that vibe (and IMO the prices match the portion sizes and quality). Besides the setting and decor, I love that the menu celebrates local and seasonal. It was festive and busy when we visited, and service was friendly and efficient. Five of us tried a bunch of menu items. We loved everything, and left with full hearts and bellies! TO SHARE (~$17-$20) -Crispy Calamari -Burrata - on a bed of arugula with prosciutto and pickled persimmons *burrata is always a good idea and loved that it came with a substantial portion of greens -Pear & Blue Cheese Salad - with radicchio, kale, bacon shallot vinaigrette *YES to bacon! MAINS (~$35-$45/dish) -Pork Chop Milanese *a few among our group raved about this dish! -Scottish Salmon - farrotto, celery root, butternut squash, sage *all the cozy winter flavors and feels! -Scallops - roasted cauliflower, blood orange, capers DESSERT -Brownie Sundae -Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet *both were decadently delicious! DRINKS They offer creative cocktails and mocktails, beers, and some wines by the glass and bottle. We tried the Holiday Spice Margarita, which was very easy to drink, and shared a bottle of wine. One vision I have is a barrier or banquets or planters added to break the large, high-ceilinged main dining room into smaller, more intimate spaces, and to help reduce noise. For us, Industry is a special treat when we visit. We hope they thrive and we look forward to a return visit when we're next in NJ. read more

I stopped in here for lunch. The atmosphere is really nice. It's open and airy and very pretty. I have mixed feelings about the food. I ordered the Tuna Tartare Tacos. They were very good, however, the portion is small, so don't order this if you're hungry. I also ordered the mozzarella sticks to go. They came with a marinara sauce and a pesto sauce. Well, they put the marinara and the pesto sauce together in the bottom of the to-go container and then put the mozzarella sticks right on top. By the time I got home they were a soggy mess. Did they taste good? I don't know, the whole thing went into the garbage. read more

Industry Kitchen + Bar - Very large, soggy mozzarella sticks - Diners Near Me - Sparta, New Jersey

We had a fantastic dinner last night. I love the ambiance there, it is just a little different than other places in area. Our waitress, Daniela, was great and very attentive. Two of us ordered NY strip that was delicious. My husband ordered surf and turf which he really enjoyed. We had mozzarella sticks as an appetizer which I highly recommend. And the spinach that came with dinner was more like a spinach roll with outside Parmesan bread crumb crust. Unreal!! We finished off with brownie dessert with toasted marshmallow, ice cream and chocolate drizzle. Out of this world! It was my birthday and couldn't have picked a better place to celebrate! read more

Industry Kitchen + Bar - Amazing birthday dessert! - Diners Near Me - Sparta, New Jersey

The food here is pretty, and it may be one of the classiest ambiances in Sparta or nearby Newton (think elevated spirit tasting room). That said, Industry's problem is the lack of salt in the entrees, for restaurant dishes. Moreover, for entree prices starting at well above $20, I shouldn't have gotten the slightly over-the-hill asparagus that accompanied my ravioli. A coworker and I came in to a 30-40% full dining room at 6 on a Thursday. The wait staff is genuinely enthusiastic about their dishes, which counts for a lot. I actually dug the focaccia - freshly baked, crispy edges, light and lightly buttered crumb - and my smoke and embers was sweet-forward, basically an old fashioned. But the cheese in my ravioli was nearly flavorless, and the pasta a bit past al dente. My guest didn't really touch her rigatoni, which had pasta that the waitress personally made, which is a cool touch. I felt her Pony Express cocktail was relatively light - no one dominant flavor, and definitely not effervescent despite the prosecco. I'd bring a friend or close friend here, but not anyone who I had not yet persuaded in the quality of my taste. read more

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Visited on a Wednesday night (night before Thanksgiving). Love the vibe. The place is beautiful inside. Bar area was busy so we sat at a table. Comfy chairs at a 2 seater table. Waiter was friendly and checked in often. Food and drinks were good. Would definitely go back again! read more

We went to Industry Kitchen for Father's Day Dinner about 6pm. Its a very spacious place and didn't feel full even it had a lot of people enjoying the Food! Service was super friendly. Menu has been great offers if you like good meat. It's certainly on the higher price range but totally worth it. Highly recommend and we be back. Thank you read more

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We have been here many times. Always liked the atmosphere & friendly vibe. Tonight not sure what happened! We sat at the bar as we usually do yet The service was awful. I asked the waitress to have one of the owners/partner to stop by. The last time we were there he recommended a certain cut of meat & I wanted his recommendation. He never came over, we ended up having a burger which was good however again difficult to even get more water! Very disappointing. read more

Happy hour good food. Very overpriced on dinners. No real atmosphere. No holiday decorations. Very cold atmosphere not good vibes.

Three Strikes Or if you are going to charge NY prices...... On our first time visiting we waited a few minutes while the host chit chatted with another worker. We were sat down and forgotten. (The place was empty) Waited 10 minutes, no water, no menus. Left. 2ND Try we did get a table and waited and waited. Finally, a chance to order a filet ($48.00) Asked for a good glass of cabernet. They had one and it was terrible! ($25.00) I asked for a different one and they advised that was the ONLY one available. Strike Three. We arrived with a reservation with another couple and asked for (if possible) a quieter area because I am hard of hearing. They tried to sit us at a table for 8! All the while there were plenty of tables for 4. We requested to be moved and it took some time for the manager to be consulted and the change to be made. We ordered the house special wine ($60.00) and it was awful. I asked for a Cabernet they had on the menu it was a nice 2018 vintage for $155.00. They brought out the same brand, but it was a 2020. I asked why and why are we be charged the same price? The manager came over and advised that they pay the same price. That is not true. And frankly even if it was the professional thing to do is to give the customer a break. Make them feel like they were not taken advantage of. The bottom line is the food is good and if you are willing to put up with poor quality service, a less than good wine selection this is the place for you. Personally, for me no thanks. read more

Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread. Run don't walk here for it. Sit at the bar - it's better.

Waited over an hour for just two burgers, which was incredibly frustrating and honestly not worth it. The waitress was kind and tried her best, but the kitchen was way too slow. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back. Plenty of other spots can get a basic order out in a reasonable time. read more

Industry Kitchen + Bar - Diners Near Me - Sparta, New Jersey

I wanted to love this place but sadly I did not. The ambiance is great. That deserves 5 stars but when you add in the food service and price it just doesn't live up. We came for our anniversary on a Saturday night. We felt rushed through the meal. We had a few drinks. My wine and sangria were just ok. My boyfriend had a cocktail that was really good. We both ordered pasta dishes. Mine was a special with lobster. Have no idea the price but from the look of our bill it was high. It was ok but the next day I felt sick which is not normal for me. We shared a dessert. That was a s'mores cookie skillet and that was pretty good. A tad overly sweet. We just felt like for the cost if this meal and quality of food and service didn't match up. We may come back and sit at the bar in the future but know better now what to expect. read more

Industry Kitchen + Bar - Pasta dishes and Brussels - Diners Near Me - Sparta, New Jersey

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I'm really shocked at these poor reviews. And the ones who freak out about the price--14 bucks for a craft cocktail is standard, and 30-40 dollars for a good steak is also standard. Sometimes it costs much more. I had a chimichurri steak, served with an egg and seasonal vegetables which was great. I had an order of duck fat fries, which were sumptuous, indulgent, crispy, and hot. I had a couple of tequila based drinks, both of which were delicious. There are many options--vodka, bourbon, wine, beer. The menu has multiple creative cocktails, multiple appetizers (octopus, lobster rolls etc). Multiple steak dishes. Some great looking veggie and pasta offerings. The only thing on the food I would recommend is a little more flavor. I was provided with salt and pepper, but the dish itself wasn't well seasoned. The venue itself was attractive, fun, and spacious. A lot of fun photo ops throughout. Overall I enjoyed my meal. This review was boosted to a five over a four because of the service. Many here have vilified the service. On entry, the host and the chef, who happened to be outside; were kind and accommodating. Then Michael, my server, was fantastic. He explained the menu in detail, gave fun and appropriate recommendations. He checked in with me often. Was laid back and helped me feel comfortable. I don't know why many complained about service--but all the servers, bartenders, hosts, etc I saw were GREAT. I would definitely come here again. And please give the majority of the credit to Michael and the cocktail program. read more

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Great staff and ambiance. Only local and craft beers. Interesting cocktails and great food. Definitely worth the visit read more

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This place is completely overpriced for what they provide. A very simple pasta dish with a meat sauce is $32. The dish comes with what they regard as "two pieces of garlic toast." They were 2 bite sized pieces of bread. I mean TINY. Our pieces were completely full of holes as well so the amount of bread was absolutely minimal. When I asked if we could have more bread I was told "no, that the kitchen will push back on that request."????? Are you kidding me? It was so petty I would never return!!! But besides that, I honestly could never recommend going there as the food is not worth it. read more

So I have been waiting for something to open in this location for almost 2-years. I have always thought it was a cool looking space that someone just needed to open. The aesthetics are great. The place has a cool vibe and the variety of chair styles are great (it may be the most comfortable restaurant chair I have ever sat in. The bar is large and the craft beer selection is excellent. But, I came for the food. The menus is a cool looking newspaper. I am never one who looks at the prices until I decide what I want, but this place is expensive, like the expensive that it better be some of the best food I have ever eaten. I saw other reviews previously that mentioned their prices would be their downfall, and unfortunately I agree. The food was fine, but $19 dollars for an okay Smash Burger isn't what I am looking for. My wife got the $19 Smash Burger (really the cheapest entree on the menu), which came with their fries (I think it was the truffle salt fries). Agin the bite I had of the burger was okay, nothing to write home about. The fries were previously frozen and had too much of the truffle salt on them. I got the Pork Belly Has and Eggs. They too were okay. The hash was a combo of the Pork Belly, Chorizo and Potatoes (very few potatoes). It was an okay flavored dish. What was a bit disconcerting was the half inch of grease or the bottom of the dish. The last thing I wanted was the precious egg yolk to drain down into the grease and that flavor to be lost, well guess what happened. Again, I so wanted this place to be great! The combo of the average food and extravagant prices will unfortunately do this place in I fear. They can fix this and I hope they do. read more

Industry Kitchen + Bar - Smash Burger - Diners Near Me - Sparta, New Jersey

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The food here has improved greatly since opening and they seem to have found their sweet spot by offering new dishes and creative cocktails. Service is always friendly and prompt. We had a huge group of 15 and they didn't miss a beat. They have several private rooms that create an intimate space for a family gathering and ensuring that you have dedicated service as well. It's that you have to book large parties in advance, but they will not disappoint! read more

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Service was quick. Server was on it, and the rest of the staff fully supported her by taking plates and refilling water when needed. Food was amazing. Drinks were on point. Ambiance was open and is loud as expected for this type of restaurant. A great vibe. We will be back soon. read more

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A great place for dinner and cocktails. Great service too. Pricey but worth every penny. Will Definitely return. read more

Anyone else notice all the fruit flies at the bar? The last visit I sat with a napkin over my drink (and actually saw someone else doing the same) because you always end up with at least one fruit fly in it. Won't be coming back here for a while. Industry, get your fruit fly situation under control. read more

Drinks and food were good but didn't stand out. I thought they would be given the prices being on the high side for sure. Also bring a sweatshirt or jacket it's extremely cold inside. Service was good, but my fork was taken after eating my salad and I had to grab one from another table. read more

Amazing!! Not much of a Yelper but we were so pleased I had to. The decor is fun with rustic industrial features. The server was knowledgeable on the menu and we ended up ordering his recommendations and it did not disappoint. The meatball appetizer was the best meatball I've ever had! It's massive so definitely share. The Ribeye Cap was full of flavor and cooked to perfection. The server explained what the Cap was and it was essential that we received that explanation because visually, it was not what you would expect. The Ribeye Grilled Cheese was probably my fave. The truffle sauce wasn't too rich and complimented the sandwich perfectly. Overall great experience! The manager even made his presence known and made sure we had a great experience and we truly appreciated that. *Please don't take the meatball off the menu!! read more

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First time here and honestly delicious all around. Vibe is great and open concept. Very industrial. We sat inside but there's a big outdoor area as well. Food was great and flavorful especially the steaks and the peach cobbler! Will come again! read more

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Very nice bar and a great happy hour. Good selection of beer and cocktails. Definitely recommend.

this place does not disappointyou will lvoethe entire menu. we went here withfriedns so we got to sample many items off th main menu and the drinks everything is supre deliscious and not real pricey to me..i particularly enjoyed the rigatoni boleognese.! read more

Had an awesome experience for dinner today. Lemon drop martini(s) amazing and meatball shared plate SOOO yummy. Daniela provided outstanding service. We will be back! read more

I've tried this place over the last year and it's been hit or miss. More miss than hit. HOWEVER, recently I began following their social media again and noticed a big change so decided to give it one last try. I'm glad I did because I experienced a massive improvement. The burger I ordered was outstanding! The bartenders were very attentive and took care of me right away. I live in town and always wanted a place like this to call "my spot" and now I feel with certainty that I can. The venue design is like a museum. I always spot something new every time I go. The only I regret I have is not pulling chef Carmine aside to tell him all of this in person. Next time I'm in, I definitely will. Keep up the great work and thank you for winning my business back. I was routing for you the whole time! Cheers to massive success in the future! read more

Industry Kitchen + Bar - Burger - Diners Near Me - Sparta, New Jersey