Great Vibes, Food, & DRANKS!!! Our server Andrea was Excellent Can't go wrong with the Guacamole, Burgers, & An Old Dirty Bastard Cocktail. read more

Amazing experience!! Food and service I will be back!! Book the event package with decor. You won't be disappointed. read more

Life After Restaurant & Lounge - American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Some friends and I celebrated Juneteenth at this black owned restaurant. I had to pay $25 to reserve a table for four and it was deducted from the meal. Our reservation was for 6:30pm but some friends couldn't find it and didn't arrive until close to 7pm. The staff were cool and understanding. At 7pm, there were only a few patrons in the restaurant. By the time we left around 10pm, the restaurant was packed with people standing waiting for a table. We had an amazing time. The restaurant had outdoor seating and it was a beautiful evening to sit outdoors but there were no available seats. The décor and aesthetics of the restaurant were beautiful. The bathroom was located right outside of the restaurant which was a bit confusing because the building itself is a residential on the other side. We enjoyed the live band and DJ. The music was great, mostly old school R&B. They had hookah available. The food and drinks were delicious. For appetizers, we had the wu wings (honey ginger bourbon) and the crab cakes. My friends ordered the catfish and salmon. I had the jamrock jerk chicken with mango salsa, coconut rice and sweet plantains. My meal was finger licking good. LOL We all raved about that coconut rice. Our server was a young gentleman and he was a sweetheart. We were asking to speak to the owner to give him his props but he was busy running around working. We later learned our server was the son of the owner and he was so humble about it. We asked them to shout out our friend for her birthday and they didn't hesitate despite it being crowded. We all agreed this was a spot we would definitely check out again. read more

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I've given this place three chances, and every single time I've been disappointed. My fiancé and I had reservations for 8:45 PM on Friday and arrived on time. We checked in and were told they were running behind, which was understandable. After waiting for an hour, we were informed that something had happened in the kitchen and no food would be served at all. What makes it even more frustrating is that they require a $25 reservation deposit. Thankfully they refunded it, but that doesn't make up for the wasted time. This isn't the first issue I've had here either. I love supporting local businesses, but consistency matters. After multiple disappointing experiences, I don't think I'll be coming back. They seriously need to get it together and hire more staff. read more

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No option for half stars, but this was a mixed experience. Had dinner at Life After on Valentine's Day with the preset menu and overall the evening felt a bit rushed. The ceviche had good flavor but needed more lime/juice as it was on the drier side and served with plantains, which made it difficult to scoop since there wasn't enough liquid. It also lacked that fresh citrus punch and almost tasted like it had been prepared earlier and dried out. There was a slightly creamy base as well, but it didn't taste like the fish had been marinating in it. As someone who is part Peruvian and grew up with traditional ceviche, the preparation was off. The kale salad was unfortunately very salty. I took a couple bites just to make sure it wasn't a fluke, but it was consistently over-seasoned. Service was attentive but moved very quickly. I understand the two-hour Valentine's dinner service window, but we hadn't even finished our first cocktail before the meal felt like it was being pushed along. I also noticed the bartender coughing frequently while working, which was concerning... especially post-COVID when people are more sensitive to hygiene in food service environments. The atmosphere itself is beautiful and the concept is great. However, the "live band" advertised ended up being a drummer and a DJ rather than a full live band, which was a bit disappointing. For the price point, the food quality and pacing needs a little tightening if they want to keep the kind of crowd that is willing to spend there. Service: 4/5 Cocktails: 4/5 Food: 2.5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 read more

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Great experience with close friends and family. Great Ambiance . Highly recommended read more

Life After Restaurant & Lounge - American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

The Ambiance is incredible the food is delicious. They also give generous portions. Plus they have one of the best Happy Hours in Bergen County. read more

Went for karaoke brunch and I do wish the lyrics were on the wall somewhere. But overall brunch was a vibe. They had the drinks flowing and the Jams going. I need to start with dessert because I think about it to this day! The sweet potato cheesecake is AMAZING!!!!! The best thing I've ever had! The chilaquiles were still crunchy which I love. The flavors all went so well Together that I'm drooling as I write this. read more

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Food was great I had the fiesta fiesta which was chilaquiles and oxtail ... there was also choice of getting it with chicken. Overall this meal was tasty and filling! Well cooked and seasoned . The sweet potato cheesecake was surprisingly amazing! It was so good although at first I was concerned if I would enjoy it I was pleasantly surprised! Service was good it was pass the mic brunch so many people were singing the vibes were good. It was a bit loud to have easy conversation none the less everyone was friendly. read more

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Food was delicious! Music, vibes, and drinks - top tier! I had a very memorable birthday dinner ! read more

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Everything was amazing!! Angel and Stephanie were absolutely incredible! They gave great recommendations, were super receptive to any feedback, and gave us their full attention! Food, drinks, ambiance- amazing!!! read more

My friend and I stopped in for the first time because we heard the music from across the street and decided to in We set at the bar and met Stephanie. Her energy was great and she was so pleasant. We are all about vibes and this place along with Stephanie and Isaiah made it better read more

Went to life after with a group of friends the ambience was excellent. The food and service was excellent as well- will return.

My first time going to Life After was a for a birthday dinner party. I took a star away because our server greeted us and told us the food items that they didn't have. There were a quite a few items off the menu. So, I asked for the items they did have. I ordered an entree. The food was delish, shrimp and grits. The ambiance was nicely decorated with a music motif. It is a beautiful space for pictures. read more

Life After Restaurant & Lounge - Shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Came here with a friend after she attended their soft openings a couple of weeks ago. We made reservations since it was for a Friday night dinner. Be careful to look for signage off coming off the road as you may miss the sign. There is complimentary valet parking which is needed because most of the parking is reserved for the residents. Upon entrance, we came up some stairs from the parking garage. There's a neon sign with greenery for a good photo op. Once up the stairs, you walk towards the door and the ceiling is full of flowers and foliage.....another great photo op. We entered and was quickly escorted to your table. Walking into this place was breathtaking. It was dimly lit but still bright enough. There's several sections in this place, longer tables, smaller tables, bar, sitting area (another great photo op). This place seems to be dedicated to 90s, 2000s hip hop. Even the menu items are names after classic hip hop albums. Theres a large wall with all classic award-winning albums. This place is really nice and upscale, with great hip hop and R&B coming through the speakers to complete the vibe. Food and Drinks - We ordered a Shawn Carterita (margarita) and prosecco for drinks. The margarita was about $18. A tad bit steep, but given the location (Edgewater, it may be on par). For food, we ordered the ATLiens Shrimp and Grits. It came with collard greens which was sooo good. The grits was creamy and definitely was made with creamed coconut. This place is beautiful. Definitely a perfect venue for date night, girls night or birthdays. I will definitely be back to try other dishes and perhaps brunch. Our waiter Sha was so attentive and accommodating. The male owner was down to earth and very nice. They will have open a rooftop area, so I will be back for that. read more

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On a rainy Saturday evening, while scrolling for something new to try in Hudson County, I stumbled upon 'Life After' In Edgewater. From the photos alone, it looked like a vibey urban lounge with a heavy focus on old hip-hop and R&B -- right up my alley. So, my date and I decided to check it out. The lounge is located in a residential building, which threw us off a little at first, especially with a security guard posted out front with a bulletproof vest-- but they also offer complimentary valet, which was a nice touch. We grabbed seats at the bar since my date was very invested in catching the college basketball game. Shoutout to Bryan, the bartender, who not only changed the TV for us without hesitation but played cable guy the whole night when the TV was freezing. For cocktails my date ordered the Ol' Dirty Bastard (a nod to the Wu-Tang legend), and I chose the Gin & Juice (of course, shoutout to Snoop). I found mine a little too sweet, but Bryan made up for it by helping me switch to a custom lemon drop martini with bourbon -- way more my speed. He even let us sample a small espresso martini variation, which was such a thoughtful touch. We ordered a few dishes to share -- our go-to style -- but there was a private party of 60 people in the next room, and the bar area got a little chaotic. We waited around 40 minutes for our food, but again, Bryan checked in with the kitchen multiple times and kept us in the loop. His attentiveness didn't go unnoticed! Here's the breakdown of the food: Mood Muzik Mediterranean Meatballs - $23 Lamb and beef meatballs, perfectly seasoned with a nice kick. The chef definitely isn't afraid of flavor. 8/10 Crabbin' Like It's Hot - $24 Two meaty, pan-seared lump crab cakes served with a fresh heirloom tomato salad and lemon vinaigrette. I'm picky about my crab cakes -- and these did not disappoint. 9/10 Still Not A Playa Lobster Pasta - $38 This was the only miss of the night. The menu described it as lobster pasta tossed in a creamy garlic sauce with heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and cracked black pepper -- but what we got lacked most of that. The lobster was generously portioned, but the sauce was extremely bland. No garlic, no cracked pepper, and no tomatoes in sight. We had to ask for salt and pepper just to give it some flavor. 6/10 The décor is sleek, moody, and modern -- perfect for a night out with someone who appreciates old-school jams. The crowd was chill, the staff was friendly, and overall, the energy was on point. I'd absolutely come back -- just not for the lobster pasta. If you're looking for a spot to bring a crew that loves hip-hop and R&B... Life After has potential! read more

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Celebrated my birthday here 2 nights in a row! The ambiance is stunning! Food was absolutely delicious. The staff were attentive; service was on point. The live DJ played all the throwback jams (hip hop and R&B). Perfect place for a date night or for a ladies night. I can't wait to go back when the weather gets warmer. The outside deck with the city skyline view is amazing! read more

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The service is great! All Good vibes! Live band amazing! The food is good and the menu collaborates multiple Cultures. read more

I was extremely disappointed with my recent experience at Life After. After ordering from the menu, my server brought the bill approximately 20 minutes later. I signed the check, and she informed me that she would return shortly with my credit card. After waiting roughly 45 minutes with no update, I became concerned and asked to speak with a manager. The manager informed me that my credit card had been lost and that the team was actively searching for it. While I understand that mistakes happen and was not upset that the card had been misplaced, I was very frustrated that no one communicated this to me. I had to seek out management myself to find out what was happening. The manager explained that they knew the card had been lost, which made the lack of communication even more concerning. At that point, my server had apparently been reassigned to another table that was ordering bottle service, and no one took ownership of updating me. I explained that I had another event to attend that evening and needed my credit card. What I found most disrespectful was that the card had reportedly been missing for nearly an hour before anyone informed me, preventing me from making an informed decision about whether to cancel it or take other precautions. Later that evening, I received a text message from management stating that my card had been found once the lights came on and offering complimentary drinks for me and my guests as an apology. Unfortunately, I found that response tone-deaf and dismissive of the actual issue. I was never looking for compensation. I simply expected timely communication, accountability, and respect as a guest. The problem was not that my card was lost--it was that no one thought it was important enough to tell me. That breakdown in communication completely overshadowed the experience and left me feeling disregarded. As a result, I have no intention of returning, nor would I feel comfortable recommending the restaurant to friends. read more

Had a great time at Life After on Saturday night. I had the fried shrimp appetizer which was good. The linguine with lobster was great and I was pleasantly suprised there was a generous amount of lobster. The cocktails were also very good - I had lemon drop martinis. The DJ was great and was playing a nice mix of music. Our server was friendly and attentive and the whole place had a nice vibe. The free valet parking is a nice touch too. I hope to go back on Oct 1 for R&B Bingo night - sounds fun!! read more

Life After Restaurant & Lounge - American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

The girls and I went to this restaurant for happy hour. When I arrived they had assigned parking for the restaurant in the garage. I walked into the cutest restaurant! I was sat and indulged in the happy hour deals. I enjoyed the vodka martini and wine! My friends enjoyed the oysters and wings! All in all I had a great experience! read more

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Valet is so rude. Solo diner and because it was my first time, I didn't know how the parking went 1-10 were supposedly taken and so when I tried getting the valets attention - he seemed extremely annoyed that I was interrupting his phone call. After calling him over three times, he explains he was on the phone because he was trying to secure a car...:what does that have to do with valeting the car? (He apologized profusely the moment I left and admitted that it was wrong) I walked in. Sat in the bar area ...10 mins nobody approached me until I stared at the bartender to get her attention. I was going to order food but the way the drinks/service took long....I took that as a sign...also because the dining room was soooo empty except for one table ....whats going on here ? As you can tell from all my reviews, I'm not scared to spend money. But I'm looking at the menu ....$24 for whiskey lemonade. I asked for a classic, original old fashioned and specified I didn't want the one in the menu. She gives me an old fashioned with a cinnamon stick in it. I explained I wanted the one with the orange slice. She stood there and argued with me ....girl. Take my money and close me out. The owner who was hanging out in the corner with some ladies came over to apologize. But dammit , not me trying to support another black owned business during my time off ... Disappointing because I've been trying to come here since I was overseas. What a waste of a bookmark read more

place is amazing with great food and drinks. Hip hop / R&B was great all night. Will definitely come back for hookah.

We had dinner and drinks here and it was an amazing experience. The food was delicious, fresh and presentation was on point. The vibes and music were my favorite part. Definitely worth visiting. We will be back for brunch! read more

Life After Restaurant & Lounge - Shrimp and grits - American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Celebrated my birthday at Life After with a party of 9 and had an amazing time. We started with Wu Wings, arepas, and fried calamari -- all delicious. I ordered the Welcome to Jamrock Jerk Chicken and loved it. The live DJ and music created a great atmosphere, and the staff made the night extra special by singing happy birthday to me and my friend. Highly recommend for celebrations! read more

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Came here for our anniversary. Dope spot, food and service were amazing! Our waitress Andrea was amazing in taking care of us! Will definitely come back to try their dinner! read more

Went on a Friday night. Had a great time. Our waiter Angel was the best!!! He was very attentive and kind

We prepaid $25 for the reservation and had to wait 45 mins after our reservation time to be seated. We could not park with the valet because the restaurant told them to tell people to park at the center across the street. There was a live band playing when we first arrived that was on point. However after they finished, there was a dj, music was good, but so loud you could not hear the anyone. Server had to put their ear damn near your mouth to take your order. We immediately ordered drinks that took forever to get. The party who was seated after us got their drinks first. When we asked our server about the drinks, we were told if she had them she would have brought them to us. WTH???!! The food was ok, the 1/2 jerk chicken was partially skinless, they were out of steaks, so a burger was ordered and was just ok. I had high hopes for this spot. Will I give it a chance again, not sure! read more

Great vibe for wrap. Lovely decor on the inside. The food was good. We loved the sweet potato hummus and the jerk chicken was outstanding. The crab cakes had a lot of crab but were small. The bill came and with all the add ons we would up paying 25% more between the credit card charge, the automatic gratuity, and the tax... read more

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The food was excellent and the drinks Emily was our waitress she was wonderful A very nice place to unwind. The Ambiance was sexy. read more

Highly recommended giving this place a try. We haven't ate here yet, but we definitely plan on doing so in the near future and needless to say the drinks were great and the service was excellent. After many debates thinking the spot was going to be cheesy, it was actually a gem. We met both kids of the owners and they were really nice and very welcoming! We'll fill you guys in on the food once we go back! read more

Life After Restaurant & Lounge - Rose Prosecco - American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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I had such an amazing experience at Life After Restaurant and Lounge! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was everything. perfect for a night out with friends or even a date night with your significant other. The atmosphere is grown, sexy, and just the right mix of fun and upscale. The service truly stood out. The staff made sure we were well taken care of all night, checking in at the perfect times and making great recommendations. You can tell they really care about the experience they provide. The food and drinks were just as impressive everything we tried was flavorful, well-prepared, and came out in a timely manner. The drinks were also top tier with a great variety to choose from. Overall, it was such a great night and I'm already looking forward to coming back. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place with great vibes, amazing service, and a memorable experience read more

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Love love love Just go best time ever celebrating my birthday. Ariel was amazing. Give her a raise.

I loved this cute lowkey spot! I went today 02/18/2025 for my cousins Isaac 17th birthday and it was a pleasant experience ranging from the service to the food. I dropped my car off in the valet at the bottom of the stairs because there's 0 parking in Edgewater and it was fast and easy. I got the jerk chicken and that mango salsa was to die for. I will definitely be back again! read more

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Sha!!! An amazing server. A perfect brunch spot for the family, or the homies. The ambiance was great, they played old skool r n b and the decor! Stunning decor. All nostalgic album covers that we all know and love. Now on to the food- it was delicious! I left nothing on that plate. I had the shrimp and grits and it sooo did not disappoint. Me and my homegirls cannot wait to go back. read more

Life After Restaurant & Lounge - Clean bathrooms - American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Every single dish I had was so good. Very cute and spacious restaurant with an urban hip hop vibe. The decor was so cool paying homage to hip hop greats. Our server was really nice and accommodating and we even got to meet the chef. The drinks were fire so I will def be back. read more

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The spot is amazing...the ambiance is superb... Stephanie & santiago made the night a success...They are great bartenders.. A-Plus read more

The decor was amazing; luxe, cozy, distinguished. Get the short rib grilled cheese, lemon drop with Hendrix, and wings! Yummy. The waiter was so accommodating and kind. read more

Life After Restaurant & Lounge - American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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The food, the service, the ambience, the overall vibe it's giving 10/10 all across the board!!! The honey ginger bourbon wings were absolutely AMAZING!!! I would come back for the those alone. The crab cakes were also supinely really good. The purple drank was my favorite drink (not pictured). I love how all the food and drinks are an ode to legendary hip hop songs and artists, such a dope concept. They also pay homage to a few hip hop greats throughout the restaurant. I loved the music selection and appreciated that it wasn't too loud, you're able to converse with your party without having to yell or "huh" a bunch of times. The owner is super sweet and was very accommodating. I will definitely be back!!! read more

Came as a party of 3 for brunch at 12pm. Strangely, the site says brunch starts at 10am although when we arrived at 11:55am they were still closed and asked us to wait outside for 5 minutes. ‍ The food, service, and 90s/00s hip hop vibe were fantastic! Appreciate the music and the fact it isn't soooo loud you can't hear. Perfect volume to vibe and talk. Ordered the chicken and waffles, French toast, and Harlem hash with a margarita....All yummy! Will def be back! Wish this place all the best! read more

Life After Restaurant & Lounge - 10am? - American Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey