Tried The Hill in Closter and left feeling pretty underwhelmed. The space is nice, clean, stylish,…read morewith a good-looking bar and my cocktail was great, balanced and well made. The French onion dumplings were actually the best thing I had... crispy on the outside, cheesy, and full of flavor. Everything else missed the mark. The fish tacos were huge but the swordfish was under-seasoned, the mushroom soup had an overpowering acidic note, and while my date liked his rigatoni bolognese, I wasn't impressed by much else. It's on the pricier side, and it was completely empty when we were there, which made the vibe feel a little flat. I might come back just for those dumplings and a drink, but I wouldn't rush for a full dinner here.

This had been a staple of mine when I lived in a nearby town. The bar was lively and full, and I…read moreknew the staff. But over the years I had seen staff and possibly ownership turn what felt like too often. The menu has always been decent although a few years ago it felt more creative and a broader selection. I still like the bar area but this time around it felt different. There was a new bartender being trained. While our waitress and clearly more seasoned bar tender was nice, the ambiance felt different. The entire staff was clearly focused on the party in the main dining room. And our food took a bit of time considering we only ordered soup and salad and we were one of four tables. Entire meal from seating to leaving...an hour and a half. This is not at the top of our list and an unlikely future candidate except out of convenience.

My wife has been coming to this establish for more than 15 years and she is convinced that the…read morequality of the food here has never fallen. To be fair, all she orders is the chicken salad sandwich and she has order nothing else. Today, that changed as we ordered the Apple Cranberry Crisp à la mode along with her Chicken Salad sandwich and that dessert was delicious! It wasn't too sweet and it had me thinking "what kind of apples do they use for this?" It even got reactions from everyone who dined nearby us in the restaurant. So the ambiance was very friendly as while it appeared like they were regulars, they were not because they've never seen the Apple Cranberry Crisp in person. We took our four month old infant and the place was accommodating to that as well. The decor was very traditional but very clean, like you were in the dining room of the golden age of your grandma's house (I hope that makes sense like it does for me). Anyway, I had the NJ Sloppy Joe and that was also delicious - especially with the sweet potato salad that came with it. I also had the cappuccino and the affogato because I had no coffee yet by this point of the day and I had to double down on my espresso intake lol. The Rolling Pin looks like it's been around for the past 75 years and I hope it sticks around for ever. Please give this place a try if you're nearby looking for lunch. You won't forget it!

Soooooooo great. O m g. Luvvvv it. Food and service. The sides are to die for. The soup is…read moreexceptional. The whole place is quaint. The perfect relaxing place to go for lunch. I was impressed. The whole experience is a 10!

The restaurant has a nice airy feel. Contemporary decor. I like the light fixtures. The food is…read moredelicious and comes out of the kitchen nicely timed. Our server even asked us if it was ok to start the dinners. Staff (including the General Manager) come around regularly to re-fill waters. Outside and bar seating available.

Very attentive and quick service. We tried a regular Manhattan and a glass of super Tuscan that…read morewere vothe great. For appetizer we tried the Pinsa with stracciatella, wow that was good. Finally we had the scallops and orrechiette. The scallops were fresh with a flavorful sauce. The orrechiette were al dente and also very flavorful. Warrants a return trip.

Great food and happy hour French elegance…read more Great service We enjoyed sitting in the bar area , just great For a fast bite

Had an early Valentine's Day dinner with the wife the day before Valentine's Day. Brasserie Memere…read moreis an upscale French restaurant located in the Target plaza of Closter. The lighting is dim, the ambiance is intimate, and it looks romantic. I had made reservations so we were seated immediately. It's funny to note that the place settings were placed next to each other instead of across from each other at a four person table. We usually prefer to face each other, but when it's Valentine's day why not be cute? We ordered a few drinks during our dinner, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Memere 75, Avion en papier. My favorite was definitely the Avion en papier which had a slightly sweet, slightly bitter, citrusy taste. They had a pre fixe menu for Valentine's Day which unfortunately did not have the steak tartare i was interested in trying. But for $88, you get 3 courses: an appetizer, entree, and dessert. For our appetizers, we got the TARTARE DE THON (tuna tartare) and COCKTAIL DE CREVETTES GEANTES (shirmp cocktail). Between the two, i preferred the tuna tartare. The shrimp cocktail was good, but the only thing really special about it was the massive size of the shrimp and the freshly grated horseradish in the cocktail sauce. For our entrees, we got the CASSOULET DE CANARD and FILET MIGNON. The extremely tender duck leg confit was served with pancetta, white beans, toulouse sausage, and foie gras breadcrumb. It was rich, savory, fatty, and filling. All great words to describe food. The duck leg confit reminded me a little bit of a smoked turkey leg with the red coloring and shreddable texture. The filet mignon was served with pomme purée, wild mushrooms, and a bordelaise sauce. The filet was cooked medium rare as requested, but a bit under salted. The pomme purée aka mashed potatoes tasted like it was 50% butter so it was obviously delicious. Dessert was good, but my least favorite part of the meal. We got the TAHITIAN VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE and the VALRHONA CHOCOLAT POT AU CRÈME. Both were very sweet. The brûlée crust did not shatter well, but it otherwise had a nice creamy texture. The chocolate pot was covered in flaky feuilletine which gave a nice contrast to the creamy chocolate, but my wife found the brandied cherries overpowering. The cherries made me think of German chocolate cake. Service was excellent. Staff was quick to refill water and checked on us constantly. Pace of the meal was relaxed and I'd even say they were slow to bring us the check since we had been dining for over 2 hours. My wife wants me to bring her back for their bottomless brunch on a Sunday so I will eventually be back.

Came here on a Saturday with two friends. It was 10 am, we had no reservation and got sat…read moreimmediately. (Not entirely sure if they take reservations, but you can add yourself to an online waitlist) The food was delicious, I had the trifecta - your choice of waffle or pancake, your choice of eggs in addition to a choice of bacon, ham, turkey sausage or chicken sausage. I love how many options their menu had. Lots of gluten free choices and my meal alone gave me a lot of choice. They also have healthier menu items and their prices were very reasonable! The restaurant was busy, but clean and service was quick and attentive.

First Watch @ Bergen Outlet Mall…read more Good to know there is a new place that we can frequent for brunch apart from our usual place Bluestone Lane. Food : 3.5/5 (Salty for our preference) Service : 5/5 Ambience : 4/5 We ordered the (1) Seasonal Menu - Chimichurri steak & eggs hash, & (2) Strawberry pancakes. The steak & egg hash was pretty good, exactly as presented in the picture !!!! But the food was very salty for our preference. I don't usually have to mention "Easy on the salt." But, next time I am at First Watch, I might have to. The pancakes were just regular. Not so fluffy, but a bit mushy. The server was very attentive, and pot of coffee was a convenient service without having to raise your hand for more. The place is very spacious and very busy during lunch time. We would like to try the salad and sandwich next time !!!

4.5 stars -- only because I've only been there once. Once I return, I'm sure I'm going to pop up to…read more5 stars! This tiny place in Ho-Ho-Kus was a truly lovely brunch experience. The food was fresh (how did they find a flawless avocado in the middle of winter???) and the flavors delicious. The service was outstanding -- weekend brunch was packed, and they put your name on a list in case you want to walk around town while you're waiting. Don't go too far, because somehow they're able to move the tables without making folks feel rushed. Each person we encountered -- the host, the folks at the counter, our server -- was nicer than the last. I got a bowl that had slightly cooked spinach, poached eggs, sweet potatoes and that GOHgeous avocado I mentioned above. One thing I really liked about this bowl is that it didn't have rice in it -- something that would've made it too overwhelming. This was the perfect combo and portion size. Someone else in our small group got the avocado toast (more avocado!!) and also said it was excellent. Definitely plan to return!

We came here for weekend brunch. Seemed to be really popular spot among locals as it was packed…read more Luckily we didn't have to wait long as few parties had just left. The interior of the restaurant was so nice, modern and well lit. There were outdoor seating area available as well. Other than street parking, they also had free parking spots at the rear side of the restaurant. We ordered the egg benedict, steak and egg, and pancake stack. They were served within a short time. Overall all the dishes were good. Steak was cooked well. But the pieces were thick. I wish it had more flavor. The chimichurri sauce on the steak saved the dish. Pancakes were fluffy and little sweet, my daughter liked it. The service was decent as well. Both the owners (father & son) were present at the restaurant, helping out rest of the staff. One of them stopped by our table to check on our dining experience. Overall we had a wonderful brunch time here.

Can't believe 11months have gone by! Have gotten multiple lunches here for myself and clients in…read morethe building. Always a nice variety of tasty home style cooking, sandwiches made to order, sweet treats, and drinks. Always look forward to getting food here! Today it was a stromboli fresh out of the oven! Yum! Check out Cafe @ The Ridge when in the area!

Not enough words can describe the amazing food here…read more I didn't know what to expect when stumbling into Country MKT diner, and you shouldn't too. Take those expectations and throw them out the window, and open your taste buds and mind to new flavors to homemade dishes that will blow you away. I heavily recommend the mozzarella sticks which are more like bricks of cheese dipped in seasoned coatings that will make other mozzarella sticks think of a new name when these melt in your mouth and pull apart perfectly. The homerun of a sandwich is the Bun Jovi which is a honey Sriracha chicken schnitzel slathered with swiss cheese, pickles, pastrami, and coleslaw. And this dream of a sandwich delivers. The blue seating booths make the diner fun , with high backs they provide comfort and some privacy to your conversations. The staff is beyond freindly and each make sure you are having the best dining experience. To many positives about Country MKT Dinner to name, but each will create a core memory.

5/5 - service 4/5 - Egg Benedict…read more 2/5 - waffle (dense and hard) 2/5- Interior is nice but for the entire place smell like bleach. I had a hard time enjoying my food honestly. We were seated right away. Great staff. Very attentive. The food took sometime to come out but the egg Benedict was good, worth to wait a little. The place is spacious. Many booths. Street parking in the front.