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    Ashley B.

    I've been here previously for happy hour with coworkers and based solely on that experience I would have given 5 stars. But we decided to grab brunch after the Pokémon liquid games festival and had a subpar experience. It was a 15 min wait for a table but there was an opening at the back of the bar so we took those seats. I ordered the Grand Prix and my husband ordered the Salmon Benny. Both our dishes came with a thick piece of sourdough. I wish they gave us the same amount of bread but sliced it in half. It was a little difficult to eat after it being toasted and thick. I paid an extra $7 for marinated greens. I was expecting roasted vegetables like asparagus, green beans, etc. not a side salad with dresssing. Honestly, I should have asked instead of assumed so that's my fault. Service was on the slower side which I expected since the restaurant was packed but one of the bartenders was complaining/venting to a server within earshot of us. She was complaining that the other bartender couldn't keep up with the customers and she had to cover. That if they can't do the job they should quit. I understand the frustration but it's unprofessional to say that in front of your customers. Find your manager and let them know, or vent in a more private area.

    Ingrid C.

    I love the community found inside Bell Works. There are so many activities and food spots, and I would say Mabel is a longstanding one. Inside the restaurant, there are several bar seating areas, and a deceivingly bigger indoor area for larger parties. - Shrimp Agilo e Olio, (3.5/5): barely any shrimp, that was chopped up into small pieces.. dish was overall a bit too greasy but I enjoyed the crunchy flakes on top - Scarparelli Wings, (2/5): tasted like buffalo wings, except meat was overcooked, tough to chew, and the sauce gave it a strange texture - Pumpkin Cheesecake, (3.5/5): loved the toasted seeds, and there was some slight pumpkin flavor which was very nice I wouldn't say I was very happy with what I paid and the food I got. I'd probably check out another restaurant at Bell Works at the next visit.

    Jamie S.

    I've been wanting to come here, but I'm not always local. I stopped by an event going on in Bell Works today, and we were starving, so we figured it was the perfect chance to check it out during the day for brunch. We waited in the front for someone to come seat us and only waited a couple minutes. I've seen the bar area before and I know that they have some tables around there and some spaces to overlook Barbella and Bell works, but they ended up walking us behind there with turned into a pretty decent sized room that I didn't even know existed! We started with a lemonade and diet soda, and the soda was kind of flat and we felt like the drinking glasses were on the smaller side. We got the cabron flat bread, which we really liked. I'm not a fan of spice and the kick was tolerable for me. We also got a smash burger which we really enjoyed along with the house made chips. The burger was my favorite. It was a quicker, smaller meal but I definitely want to come back for dinner and cocktails.

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    Alivia D.

    It pains me to say that the last 2 times I've been to Mabel, I was left disappointed. Yesterday I sat at the outside bar around 4:15 pm and was offered a happy hour menu, along with a raw bar menu. The "happy hour" is just a small offering of the regular menu at the SAME prices ($18 Caesar salad, $17 fried zucchini) and not the same as what's on their online HH menu. We tried to order the tuna tartare but the bartender said we couldn't order that until 5 pm (even though we we were given a raw bar menu?). Minutes later, we saw a runner bring out food to another party of multiple dishes that weren't on our menu. Service was ridiculously slow at the bar. We had to wait a good 30 min before putting our food order in (with only 3 parties present at the bar!). After asking to put our food in, the bartender said "one second" and then went and had an entire conversation with the couple next to us? By the time our small plates arrived, it was past 5:00 so we put in an order for the tuna tartare. This was the most disappointing dish by far. The tuna tartare was MORE THAN HALF cubed cucumbers! I checked back on the menu to see if I had missed the cucumber part but nope, it's not listed as an ingredient - even though it was literally the MAIN ingredient! It was also served on a thick and crumbly "sesame torta" that was honestly not at all appetizing. And to top it off, the tartare was a whopping $28. I had held Mabel to a higher standard because Cardinal (sister restaurant) is my all-time favorite brunch spot. But honestly, based on my last two visits, Mabel is a little lackluster imo. I will say their lunch is fantastic and will probably just stick to that from now on. The lunch is still pricey but I felt that the food justified the cost. Both times for HH/dinner, I felt the opposite.

    Tuna Melt
    Grace G.

    Restaurant is cute and nice. Sat at the bar. Our server/bartender was good. The pierogis were not very flavorful. The tuna melt was good and well balanced! Fries were lukewarm. Two things that positively stood out, their xuixos are amazing and one of the bartenders who was not serving us was very nice and accommodating. Unfortunately did not get his name but thank you!

    Albert K.

    Great service. Sat quickly and plenty of seating inside bright room and the waitress knew everything very well. Cocktails are strong and spirit forward. Well mixed. Caesar salad - not enough Caesar dressing and didn't like the greens with it. Pass. The Brussels sprouts were very good - glazed with sugar and crispy. Get. The calamari was perfectly fried and delicious. Get. The calavetti was way too healthy tasting and all broccoli. Pass. The pork pasta was much tastier. More sauce. Get. The clam ink pasta was 5 clams. Decent portion, but barely any clams! Chicken wings were spicy and good pepper. Get. Overall, mixed bag. Portions were good. Some plates were not much flavor and some were excellent.

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    Carly C.

    Came to see the Lumon building from Severance and found the treasure that is Mabel. We sat at the bar to catch the last of Saturday brunch. I got the Cacio e Pepe Eggs, a platter of breakfast basics each cooked to perfection. The scramble was lighter than air, the sausage sensitively sweet, the salad dressed evenly and simply. Yum! And my fiancé was very much impressed by the Chicken Caesar Wrap, even enjoying the salad. Good vibe - elegantly casual. The bartender looked like a model, and the menu has Gluten Free labels. I saw one of their warm brownie desserts can be made gf, so keeping this spot top of mind...

    Nadia C.

    exceptional dining experience and service! I sadly forgot to take pictures of all the food. We went for happy hour Thursday on the patio. they had $1 oyster specials which was a steal! the food was excellent quality and so refreshing. I didn't know what to expect with the patio bar food quality, but it was exceptional. the outdoor ambiance is so lovely and makes for a great atmosphere and night out. can't wait to come back!

    Erica N.

    Such a cute place :) I loved the avocado toast :) My friend enjoyed her pierogis . My friend also had the french onion soup she said it was okay.

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    Marjie M.

    Whenever I travel for work, I'm always on the lookout for great places to eat. Last Wednesday, my team and I discovered Mabel and decided to go there for lunch. What a fantastic experience we had! The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, and we opted for the latter. The view was absolutely gorgeous, the service was impeccable, and the food and drinks were simply delicious. Next time I visit NJ, I will definitely stop by again.

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    Melanie B.

    came for a happy hour food & drinks. the ambience is good but the food was not at all. the wings & meatballs tasted dry and reheated. food was not fresh. come for a cocktail but don't stay for the food

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    Great spaces, inspired menu, good drinks. Really happy to have it nearby! Service a tad slow, but life's too fast anyway

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    Fabulous vibe. Excellent service. Delicious meal. Be sure to book ahead. The cheese plate and steak tartar were sublime.

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    Walked in with my young family after pictures nearby and had a great experience. Nice ambience and delicious food.

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    Great date night spot! Tasty handmade pastas and gluten free pasta option. Nice wine selection. Loved the outdoor patio.

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