I must say i was very impressed and a little suprised how good everything was…read more I had heard mixed reviews but I was totally impressed Our server was very friendly and attentive The place was clean and well maintained The food came out fast hot and better than I expected I will definitely go back

Went on a Sunday around brunch time but if you're in the mood for brunch food items, they don't…read morehave that. Lol so this more lunch/ earlier dinner if you're going at 11am. They do have coffee so that's a plus. And the coffee is made with a French press. Very tasty. They have a good menu. Something for everyone. We started off with the guacamole app and clam chowder. The guacamole is plentiful and tasty. Also the salsa was delish too. My table patrons didn't like the clam chowder. They said it was too salty. For the mains we ordered the roasted chicken, hot chicken sandwich and the Cajun seafood alfredo The Hot chicken was divine and huge. You won't be disappointed with that one. Good amount of spice. The roasted chicken was lemon rosemary jus was delicious as well. I ordered the pasta which was supposed to come with jumbo shrimp and andouille sausage. As soon as I received my dish I asked the waitress where the sausage was, she couldn't answer but went to get her manager. The manager said normally it's under the pasta. Still, no sausage in the pasta. They apologized and made the sausage and added it to the pasta. I wish that was the only issue. The menu states that it's a cajun Alfredo sauce and hate to say but this was just bland. Not flavorful at all. 2 waiters recommended it but I'm not sure why. I'd give it a 2.5 out of 5. The portion size was good but again no real taste. Overall this was a nice place. I just need to study the menu and read more reviews about what to order here.

In my adult years, I've developed a real affinity for classic, old school Italian restaurants,…read moreespecially the kind of places that have been around forever, have stories in the walls, and maybe, just maybe, had a little mob following back in the day. There's just something about them that you can't recreate. Yesterday, my buddies and I were supposed to hit The Belmont Tavern, but they were closed for the week. Rather than scrap the plan, we pivoted to Matthew's Italian Restaurant at the suggestion of one of the guys in the crew. What a great find. We were pleasantly surprised that an old school spot like this had somehow escaped us all these years. The atmosphere was exactly what we were looking for, the staff was awesome, and most importantly, the food delivered. We came out swinging with Clams Oreganata, Meatballs, Stuffed Mushrooms, Mozzarella Carrozza, and two different types of Ravioli. Needless to say, the table filled up pretty quickly. For dinner, most of the crew went with either the Veal Parm or Chicken Parm. A nice touch is that they'll do the parm with vodka sauce if you want to switch things up. I went with the steak special and had absolutely no regrets. Dessert was on point too, but I'll leave a little something to your imagination. Great food, great service, great old school atmosphere, and exactly the kind of Italian restaurant I'm always looking to discover. Matthew's is officially on our list now. We'll definitely be back soon.

Try the chicken parm Try the espresso martinis…read moreTry the fried calamari Try the ceasar salad Try the berries and cream Try the dirty martinis Try the straccatella soup Try the stuffed artichoke Try the fresh pasta Try the seafood dishes Try the veal Try the Sunday Sauce!! Try everything!!!!

OMG!! This place is awesome. Great seafood super fresh. The flavor is amazing. Great prices, this…read moreseafood boil was very good. Can't wait to come back and try other things. Family owned small businesses and super nice owners. Very small inside so not really anywhere to eat inside. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

This place is becoming my go to for home delivery. I tried fried tilapia with old bay seasoning and…read morefries and it was so good. Along with their seafood boil in cajun sauce.. totally live their food and spice levels

We liked it! Stopped by on way home and liked everything. We tried #4 mini boil and side of garlic…read morenoodles. Everything was hot and tasted very good - we love the butter garlic sauce. They had plenty of seating and service was very nice too! Solid spot.

Been here a couple times and the food has always been good. The prices are fair and the portions…read moreare decent. On my last visit the restaurant was pretty empty there was one other family so the service was quick. For appetizer we got lobster cheese fries and for me they were just okay. They do sell alcohol for those who consume, I ordered a sprite which seemed watered down (fountain drink). The server was attentive and friendly and the music playlist included a variety of hits.

- Stopped in for lunch on a stormy Saturday right at opening time; we parked in the lot, which…read moreappears to be valet-only, though valet service hadn't started yet when we arrived - The restaurant is spacious with plenty of well-spaced seating; has a clean, comfortable atmosphere with warm lighting throughout; we especially loved being seated by the La Bodeguita del Medio wall art--it brought back so many great memories from our trip to Cuba! - Service was excellent: everyone was welcoming, friendly, and attentive throughout our meal, making us feel well taken care of from start to finish - The food was outstanding: portions are very generous; everything was fresh and flavorful--the meats were tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, and the Caribbean Punch was strong, fruity, and incredibly refreshing - We'll definitely be back for dinner, as we can only imagine how lively and energetic the atmosphere is in the evening

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ El Rumberito - Delicious sampler had a combination of different tapas - Ham Croquette, Corn Tamale, Beef Empanada, Corn Fritters, Crispy Pork Bites and a Beef Stuffed Potato Topped With Pickle Red Onions. Definitely a good way to try everything. + Poquito de Todo - The sampler of entrees here! Literally, a little bit of everything - roasted pork, shredded beef, steamed cassava with mojo, sliced avocado, one fried egg & fried sweet plantains - and it was alllll delicious. + Lechon Asado - The lechon was excellent! Some dry pieces here and there, but most of it was juicy and had oil slathered on it. There was a large piece of delicious, crispy skin on top and it came with 1 side. + Sandwich Cubano and Fries - Solid Cuban sammie. Bread was extra crispy and the sammie was well put together. THE SERVICE ------------------- + PHENOMENAL service! ++++ All of the busboys were on the tee with their timing of clearing plates. ++++ Our waiter was friendly, courteous and very professional. He remembered every request we had. ++++ Food arrived quickly and fresh. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Big restaurant with plenty of tables and seats. + Simply, but nicely decorated inside. + Private parking lot outside and it's valet, however, if you arrive at opening, you can park in the lot before the valet arrives. There are street parking spots available too. + Restaurant is located right off of NJ-21. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Arrived right at opening on a rainy, summer Saturday morning at 11:30 AM and, of course, we were the first customers inside. We stayed till about 1 PM and there were about only 6-7 tables occupied during our time there, however pretty sure evenings are a wholeeee different story (and much livelier).

Really excellent fish and chips…read more I ordered the food to go and was worried my 20+ min trip would make the crispiness of the fish and chips be lost but it didn't. The food was fresh, batter was perfectly seasoned and crisp and the fish was soft and tender. It was good and possibly better than any fish and chips I had in the UK. The chips were also nice and crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. Service was very nice. The food definitely leaves you wanting more. I wish I had ordered more so I could be eating it now. I'll definitely be back! (FYI: I ordered the lunch portion which comes with one piece of fish. Also there's a 3% credit card fee.)

The Thistle Fish & Chips is a small restaurant in Lyndhurst, NJ. There is NO OFF street parking…read more Curbside only. I had to wait 25 minutes for a space to open up. As you enter there is a small waiting area and an ordering counter. Staff were very nice, cheerful, & accommodating while I waited for my order to be cooked and packaged. I didn't look into the dining room since this was a take out order. PROS: Cleanliness appears to be high on their agenda. My order consisted of Fried Oyster dinner, Fish & Chips dinner, and a Fried Shrimp & Scallops dinner. All came with French Fries and Cole Slaw. They also provided plenty of tartar and cocktail sauce. Additionally they have Malt Vinegar which is a must, at least for me when eating fish and chips. The oysters were cooked to perfection, as were the shrimp and scallops. CONS: The fish fillet was undercooked and the coating saturated with oil. I don't think the fryer was hot enough. French Fries were soggy because the steam from the closed containers. Easily solved by putting in a frying pan to crisp them up. Coleslaw was okay. As for Pricing, they are quite high for portion served. $30.00 for 2 shrimp, 2 scallops and a mound of french fries is outrageous. I can get a full seafood platter at any decent diner or restaurant for this kind of money. I think I'll look elsewhere when I get my next craving for this type of cuisine.

Should be a 3 and half I got from Uber Eats so can't talk…read moreabout place it's self As you can see I got a bento box Big portions and food is good Not the best but not bad at all I will try going next time

I mean what can I say. I've heard about this place for a…read morewhile and I wasn't surprised with the quality and the professionalism I experienced here at Sea Shai. Nutley seems to be flourishing with fantastic restaurants and a variety of food options. I'm a big fan of the area and this spot is just another highlight I'd suggest people take a visit to if they're in the area. The place is beautiful and aesthetically appealing. If you notice, some of the old decorative memorabilia exhausts from the old ownership, which was originally a pizzeria. The place is pricey, but you're paying for what you get here and it's an awesome place for Japanese.

Had the pleasure of dining at Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood before I attended a concert and had an…read moreamazing experience. My party and I made reservations and when we arrived, we were promptly sat. The restaurant has a family decor feel to it which instantly made me feel comfortable. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. For appetizers, we ordered the clams in butter sauce which was so delicious. For entrees, a number of us ordered the surf and turf. It came with spinach and mashed potatoes which was the most the perfect pair to the dish. Everything came out fresh and prompt. Really enjoyed my time here and I can't wait to come back.

Came to celebrate a birthday dinner with her family and had a table for 11. They had parking which…read morewas great as it was for my father's 84th birthday and didn't want to find street parking. The restaurant when you walk in has a very nice bar area and we were sat in the room just next to it nearby with an electric fireplace wall. It was in the middle of the week and we had a reservation, but it was not crowded at all. However, the server took a very long time to come to take orders to let us know about any specials, and we on a number of occasions had to ask for extra bread or more water. That was highly disappointing. Made the reservation based on Yelp reviews. However, in our experience, we did not have as satisfactory of an experience. members of our party ordered filet mignon, ribeye and short rib, and CB chicken scarpariello, and rigatoni bolognaise. We ordered a number of oysters on the half shell, the buffalo mozzarella, some fried calamari, and Tuna tartare to start and baked clams. Ordered an old fashioned but was too sweet. Pappardelle with large, meaty scallops was the standout. The Steaks were cooked to medium rare and rare as requested. Daughter enjoyed the ravioli. What wasn't as enjoyable and overdone was the rigatoni. The orrechiette with broccoli rabe and sausage was fine but needed healthy sprinkle of cheese for flavor. We brought our own birthday cake from Gencarellis in nearby Bloomfield which was appreciated and ordered some cappuccino and espresso. They already included a 20% gratuity in the bill which was fine for a large party but based on the actual service felt like overtipping.

Stopped by for their happy hour specials which were delicious!…read moreDrink specials were fantastic but the food was even better. Mussels, wings and an espresso martini? Where can you go wrong. My husband and I went early and the bartender was great. Super attentive and quick with everything. The mussels were honestly delicious, the sauce was super flavorful. I'd get them everytime!

This place stands out thanks to the bartender Christy ! She is Super personable, attentive, and…read moreskilled at making great drinks. It made the whole experience feel special. We always come here for the happy hour Oysters deals. This time we ordered mussels and potato skin. They were all delicious! We love this place!

Sharky's has been on my radar for a while and I was finally able to visit yesterday to try their…read morefamous wings. Sharky's is a local neighborhood spot with a very similar vibe to Jimmy Geez in North Haledon. There's only street parking available since they don't have a dedicated parking lot. There is a limited amount of seating inside with about 5 tables and an L-shaped bar. When we arrived there were no tables available so we ate at the bar. Service was friendly and we didn't rushed. We ordered the 5pc boneless wings with Honey BBQ sauce and another 5pc order of the boneless wings with the Boom Boom sauce. The tenders were massive, really crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I preferred the Honey BBQ sauce over the Boom Boom sauce since I'm not a huge fan of spice. We also tried the cheeseburger sliders and the pulled pork sliders. The pulled pork sliders were by far my favorite dish. The slider buns were soft and fresh, the BBQ sauce was the perfect amount of sweetness, and the pork was very tender. I look forward to visiting again soon to try some of their other sauces and the bone-in wings. Honey BBQ Boneless Wings: 5/5 Boom Boom Boneless Wings: 4/5 Cheeseburger Sliders: 4/5 Pulled Pork Sliders: 5/5

Hands down one of the best wing places around. Whether you're with a group or alone, you'll always…read morehave someone to talk to. Catch every game, excellent beer selection, very cool atmosphere. Must try: Pincher Fries and Fried Pickles