Food was delicious with excellent service. We really enjoyed our evening. We would completely…read morereturn. The menu was varied and had more to offer than just steak.

Service was not the best. We were here in April and I'm just getting around to posting the review…read more The GM came over and apologized, they were still working out the kinks. He made us feel warm and welcomed. Upgraded my husband's port and bought us a round. The food was good. We should have gone back. After dinner we sat at the bar for a drink and loved the popcorn they serve.

The service here was exceptional -- attentive in a way that felt genuinely Michelin-level, from the…read moremoment we sat down to the last course. It made the whole night. The ambiance fit the name perfectly -- subtle hints of blue throughout that tied right back to "d'Azur." We started with a glass of bubbly and focaccia served with three spreads -- the olive tapenade stood out over the butter. For the first course, I had the duck confit salad -- the duck portion itself ran a little light, but the flavor balance was excellent: sweetness from the strawberries, bitterness from the arugula, saltiness from the goat cheese, and umami depth from the duck confit. It's BYOB, we brought both red and white wine to pair across the meal. The table shared the Branzino with French chard, which was outstanding, and the steak frites, which was exceptional and perfect medium rare. I had the duck breast with mushroom, paired with a Pinot Noir -- a great match, and that same Pinot Noir worked beautifully with the steak too. To finish, we shared three desserts: crème brûlée, chocolate truffles with strawberry and pistachio, and a cognac cake topped with a chocolate whipped mousse, walnuts, and strawberry. Tough call on a favorite, but the cognac cake stole the show. Throughout dessert, the staff kept checking in without ever feeling intrusive -- a small thing, but it stood out. A great night out with drink, food, and cousins from start to finish. The service alone is worth going back for. Highly recommend.

Love the Prix fixed meals! French food NEVER Disappoints! Need to get back it's been awhile!read more

I ordered Giorgio's for my party last night and everyone loved it! We had pasta bolognese, their…read moreSicilian Salad, Caprese Salad and Tiramisu. Everything was fantastic. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I came to Giorgio's for a friend's surprise birthday party. The private room downstairs was…read moredecorated immaculately. There was plenty of room for dining, a bar, a photo booth, and a DJ station. The servers were more than accommodating all night. The garlic shrimp, chicken wings with hot sauce, and filet mignon and gorgonzola topped on crostini were delicious. The sicilian salad was flavorful, and the salmon capri was tender and nicely portioned.

Comfortable family style meal…read more Entering the restaurant is like taking a step back in time (in a good way). The room may not have changed for many years. The menu offers mostly classic dishes that you might have found on a similar restaurant 50 years ago. The service is attentive. They do not accept credit cards (there is an ATM machine in the restaurant).

In a quest for Jersey's great pizza, we tried this spot. First, love the old school vibes and…read moreambiance. It feels classic old Jersey. BYOB and cash only. The food: we tried Tony's salad ($13.50), the baked penne ($14.50), and a classic cheese pie ($14.25). The salad was a robust mix of lettuce, olives, classic salad veggies, two kinds of cheese, and meats. Delicious and really flavorful salad. The pizza is great - you can taste the quality ingredients. That being said, it is a bit doughy. The penne was great albeit a bit basic. All the food felt fresh and truly made to order. Food alone - this is a 4.5 or 5. We happened to have terrible service - missing waters/no refills or extra napkins sort of deal which sort of put a damper on the meal. They were busy with a line out the door and lots of big parties so I will note that.

Medusa has quickly become a go-to takeout spot. My husband is a fan because there are great…read morevegetarian options that are hearty and delicious. Our most recent order was a Spanakopita platter and a Veggie platter - fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. The Vegetable platter was mine, and I chose gigantes (Greek baked beans), beets, and Brussel sprouts to go with the marouli salad. So good! Hoping to soon check out the dine-in experience! :)

The service was good and the ambiance was nice. Let's talk about the food... it was WAY too salty…read more I felt my blood pressure rising while eating there. I'm not sure if the cheese is salted or what but they have to cut it literally in half. I think their food would be excellent.

I visited Barn Bird with my grandma for lunch, and we had such a great experience! The decor is…read morevibrant, colorful, and welcoming, and the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. Of course, I had to rate everything we ordered! Fried Chicken Sando -- 10/10 Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned! And as someone who normally doesn't care for coleslaw, I have to admit... the coleslaw was GOOD! Definitely a winner. Fried Salmon Sando -- 9.5/10 The salmon had a delicious crispy crust while still maintaining that great salmon flavor. A really good combination of texture and flavor. Sweet Potato Yaji Fries -- 9.5/10 Sweet, savory, and seasoned just right. These fries definitely deserve a spot on the order! Zobo -- 10/10 Perfectly refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness. This was the perfect drink to go with lunch. My only critique: I wish the fries and sandwiches had been brought out at the same time. We received the fries first and had to wait for the sandwiches, so it would've been nice to enjoy everything together while it was fresh and hot. Overall, Barn Bird gets a big thumbs up from me! Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. And getting to enjoy it with my grandma made the experience even better. Would I go back? Absolutely!

GEM IN MAPLEWOOD! BEST CHICKEN & WAFFLES I EVER HAD! The waffle was cake like and to die for! I…read moreordered my chicken mild spicy, but it was spicier than I anticipated. It had an excellent flavor, and the breading tasted amazing! The breading was crispy and the chicken was thick and juicy! It was juicy all the way throughout the chicken tender! My husband ordered the fried chicken sando, and he loved it! The sandwich was huge as well! The fries he ordered with it was perfectly seasoned. We both left happy and with full bellies. Barn Bird chicken is a must visit and definitely worth the drive to go! It's a small place with a few tables to sit and eat. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BARN BIRD KITCHEN IN MAPLEWOOD!

Papillon is another staple in our household and I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a…read morereview. The energy in Papillon has had us raving about it to all of our local friends. Along with a strong review on how amazing the food is. This is such a good dinner spot if you are looking to try something new, but will warn you, the food is addicting.

Great happy hour atmosphere, music and service was great. The food on the happy hour menu matches…read morewith the drinks to make for a perfect happy hour experience.

Carlos, our server was excellent!…read more The food was great. Very pleasant outdoor seating and super pleasant Latin American music!

I had an inKind coupon I wanted to use and I saw Miti Miti was one of the restaurants. It's a…read morelittle further than we'd normally want to drive for a random restaurant but we had the day off so we figured - why not? They only have outdoor seating, and you have to go around the back for the dining area. I liked that they had games on each table (giant uno, giant Jenga) so it seems like a cool spot to meet up with some friends. There was some sort of taco special going on (2 for $8, but add $1 if it's a seafood taco). Here is what we ordered: -Pork belly taco (roasted pork belly, salsa verde, pickled red onion) - definitely my favorite. The pork was so tender and flavorful -Lobster taco - (chilled lobster, chipotle aioli, red onion, corn, avocado, blue corn hard shell) - this was kind of like a lobster salad but I really liked it. I considered ordering another one of these two but I was already full from the additional pork belly taco -Crispy fish taco (panko breaded white fish, lettuce, pico, chipotle mayo, flour tortilla) - this was a solid fish taco -Spicy jerk chicken taco (roasted chicken thigh, mango salsa, crema, pickled onion, guacamole) - this one was my least favorite. The chicken was dry, and it's pretty hard to overcook chicken thigh -Birria burrito lunch special - my husband ordered this one and it was soo dry. Since it said birria, we thought it would have come with consommé, but it didn't. I don't think that would have helped much though. Lunch specials come with your choice of yellow rice & black beans, salad, or fries. He chose fries and they tasted like when you have leftover fries from McDonalds and pop them in the toaster oven the next day (not good) -Chicharron - tough and dry As I mentioned, this spot is a little far for us so I would probably only go back if I was ever in the area for some more pork belly and lobster tacos. But I wouldn't go out of my way to do so. Tip - BYOB

Bonnie is the best! Will definitely go back here the ambience was great. All my friends had a very…read moregood brunch. Frozen margaritas are bomb!

I've been here twice downstairs for private parties and always had a great experience. They allow…read moreoutside food during private events (along with ordering from their menu and using the bar), which is a nice perk. This time, I stopped in on a Friday night to check out the upstairs. The drinks were a 10/10 -- absolutely delicious and strong without skimping. The daiquiri and the chips and salsa were definitely the highlights of the night. The food was just okay. The garlic shrimp were pretty good, but the rice lacked flavor and the refried beans were barely a tablespoon spread across the plate. We also had the shrimp cocktail appetizer, which was just alright -- the shrimp were a little tough. Service was great. The waiter was friendly and attentive and moved fast! Overall, it's a fun vibe and a great spot to hang out and catch up over drinks, but I'd come more for the bar than the food. There's a municipal parking lot a short walk from the main entrance.

Did someone say Sushi? 4 of us dined, 2 are sushi lovers and said it was outstanding. I had Shrimp…read morein spicy sesame sauce. They give you 15 big shrimp and it was delicious. They also do Teriyaki Shrimp in Roll style, wrapped in seaweed and rice. Very pleased with this place!

I am very disappointed by an experience my mother had at Ariyoshi today…read more My mother went in to place a takeout order in person. The receptionist initially spoke Mandarin with her, and over the years during our dine-in visits, we had often heard employees speaking Mandarin. Because of this, my mother felt comfortable ordering in Mandarin. However, when my mother politely asked the receptionist to repeat the order in Mandarin, the receptionist suddenly claimed she did not speak Mandarin and switched to very poor English instead. My mother was confused and had difficulty understanding her. Despite the communication issue, no other employee stepped in to help complete the order. The whole interaction left my mother feeling unwelcome and embarrassed. We understand that not every employee is required to speak Mandarin, but it was frustrating that no effort was made to assist her when there was clearly a language barrier. We have been customers for years and have enjoyed the restaurant in the past, but this experience was extremely disappointing and has left us with a negative impression. Unfortunately, we will not be returning.