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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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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went this weekend, couple drinks, couple appetizers, one burger and one chicken dinner $170.00 before tip!! the food was good, I'll give them that but the price was crazy 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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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

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

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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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

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

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Amazing vibe amazing staff amazing food I was throughly impressed and I will definitely be coming back

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

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

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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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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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

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

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

Waitress was horrible I gave her 60 bucks for one appetizer and 2 glasses of wine the bill was 45. She kept Change She hid when I tracked her down she had an attitude because I asked for change She had an attitude because we were not having dinner. She will have to learn the hard way apparently . read more

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

Overpriced, overhyped, and overstated. If only this place would spend as much on their food as they do on the ads promoting their average-at-best menu. BTW.... To Yelp - You need to add a Zero-star rating because this is an example of one. read more

A cool hip place! Stopped here on my way back from the area and decided to get some dinner. I will say this place was lacking in the menu for vegetarian items. I asked if they can sub things in and out and they said no which was frustrating and I was stuck getting something I didn't really want. They should have had more options or been able to customize. The service also took forever for us to get drinks, food etc. It seems like a lot of the reviews have similar sentiments so I hope they take these into account! 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

First time to go to this place , I'm very pleased of the cleanliness and courteous team members . My friend and I went there around 8:20pm they're about to close around 9pm and they still let us dine in .. Food is reasonably priced considering it's delicious and presentable. Would definitely come back. read more

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Gave this new restaurant a try last night. My in-laws tried it the night before and said they really enjoyed it. The decor is very cool, modern. The bar is huge and the chairs are comfy. We went a bit before our reservation time so that we could sit at the bar for a drink. I had the "Spinning Jenny" ($15) which was very pretty and tasty but maybe a little too sweet. My husband had the "Railmen, Engineers & Dockmen" ($25 because he asked for Angels Envy Rye) which was made with a fun presentation by smoking it and he said it was very good. For an appetizer we had the Lobster Mac & Cheese. This was delicious! For dinner I ordered the sea bass. My mother-in-law had this the night before and said it was delicious. The fish was very good as were the vegetables but 1/3 of the plate was crispy fried onions? (Like French's onions that you'd put on green bean casserole.) On the menu I believe it said fried leeks. And looking at the photo my mother-in-law took of her plate I see that it is definitely different. Maybe they ran out of leeks so decided to substitute with the onions? Poor substitution as these are very salty and overpowering. I ate everything except the fried onions. I'll put a picture of what she had the night before and then what I was given. My husband wanted to order the pork chop but they were out, so instead he ordered the skirt steak with duck fat fries. The steak was very tender and tasty but he was disappointed with the fries. They looked and tasted like McDonald's fries. If you're spending $42 on a skirt steak it should really come with something that doesn't taste like McDonald's fries... The feel of the restaurant is hard to pinpoint. It is very loud and has a sports bar vibe but at the same time it's like it's trying to be elegant. The high ceilings and way that the sound echos makes me think of loud restaurants that typically I'd want to bring my little kids to since they wouldn't be disruptive if they're noisy.. but kids aren't allowed. Did we enjoy the meal overall? Yes. Would we go back? Probably not for dinner. I think I'd go for a drink at the bar with friends. Dinner just was ok for the price point. read more

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Really cool spot. The inside is awesome. Good size menu. The tacos were ok. The pork chop was really good as well. Would definitely come back read more

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

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Had our holiday party there. They went out of their way to accomedate our group of 60. We had a room downstairs. They set it up beautifully. Food was good staff incredible. A fun evening was had. Thx industry staff read more

Ordered cheese burger which was not bad. Bun was cold & fell apart like it was stale. Same thing on two friends on my table. So for three overpriced burgers it was not a good experience. Had a coke for $12 which was 3/4 ice so the glass had about you would have from 2 dental spit cups. Never was offered refill on drink or on coffee ($4.50). No intentions to return for overpriced cold food. read more

It's about time o wrote a review of Industry. My hubby and I come here about 1-2X a month and we think their Industry Double down burger is the best in the area! Yea it's Pat LaFrieda (IYKYK!) and double patty and delish sauce and cheese and caramelized onions ... so goood. My hubby has them hold the sauce and cheese and still thinks it's the best. Their char is perfect. A sign of a well seasoned grill. The staff are great. Always willing to offer a custom cocktail, beer tasting (which if you see their list, you may need to try a few), or nice glass of wine. My hubby loves the variety of bourbons... it really is the best place and if you go during their "Guest Appreciation" time the burger is half off. Perfection!! And if you don't trust me, you'll just have to try it for yourself. Don't say I didn't warn you ! read more

I have been here for dinner a few times earlier and had given them a glowing review. The service was great, food was fantastic, and overall, it was a little gem to find. Today was the first time back since October of 2024 and I thought a Mothers Day dinner was a nice surprise. It was! What a change! Service was slow, portions were small, meal quality was lacking and I was deeply shocked from what I had experienced before. I'm not complaining about the staff because they seem overworked and spread thin. It was a holiday, but if you are accepting reservations for seating, a business that charges higher prices for its food and drinks, should be prepared and planning to give the customers, especially the mothers, a fantastic experience on their day. I hope this was just a bad day, but I'm not rushing back to find out. read more

After seeing the reviews I was having second thoughts about our reservation but I'm glad we went. The food and service were amazing. The server was so quick friendly and knew her stuff. The oysters were so fresh. People who had the surf and turf burger were raving about it. The focaccia appetizer was excellent too. The s'mores dessert was great too. I can't say enough good things about this place. read more

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

We just had dinner at Industry. Great experience! An out-of-town visitor wanted steak so we decided to try Industry on the recommendation of a friend. Because it was chilly, we asked our waitress Christina to be reseated. She accommodated us and we were in the dining room all by ourselves. Could not have asked for better service! Outstanding skirt steak with chimichurri sauce and beef tallow fries. My companion's cheeseburger was excellent. Overall one of the best meals ever. Highly recommend the restaurant and Christina's attention to detail. read more

The food was delicious and the service was great as well. We had a wonderful time. The atmosphere of the place is spacious, clean lots of daylight which is always a great thing. My only negative remark is the cleaning product that they use to clean the tables is very strong. As ppl left in the tables next to us as they were cleaning the tables the scent of that spray was sooo overwhelming that you could taste it in your mouth. read more

Good food with interesting diversity in choices Friendly waiters Cool decorations and vibes read more

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

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Good food and the decor is awesome. Had the brisket burger and fries and the habanero shrimp tacos. They were both good would love to come back for just drinks, the bar is really nice. read more

Industry Kitchen + Bar - the entrance to a brick building - Diners Near Me - Sparta, New Jersey

Tried Industry in Sparta, NJ 3 times in the last year. Kept hoping they'd improve upon what they started. Nope. It's only gotten worse. This last visit, fried calamari was so dry and densely breaded (like a cheap Red Lobster joint) that you could not even taste any calamari. The marinara sauce served w/the calamari was watered down (??!!that's what it tasted like!!!) and totally tasteless. A smash burger ordered medium came out so rare that it may have not even been cooked. What are the excuses? We don't care about the price, only about taste, quality and ingenuity. They fail all three of these. I wish I could like their food but, it's not happening. read more

Industry Kitchen + Bar - For example: here's a burger that was ordered medium. How could any place get that wrong?? - Diners Near Me - Sparta, New Jersey