I spent all day telling my friend I wanted to try something different in Hoboken--probably about 20…read moretimes. So when he chose Antique Bar & Bakery and I saw it was labeled "American," I wasn't happy. I tried to get him to change his mind, and by the time we got there, I was fully prepared to break his chops about his choice. I couldn't have been more wrong. We'd been talking all day and hadn't even looked at the menu when our server, Star, came over. We decided to ask if she'd take care of the whole order for us, with the only request being a reasonable amount of food. She smiled and seemed genuinely excited to give us a great experience. She absolutely delivered. Every dish impressed us. The steak was cooked perfectly, the broccoli was amazing, and the amount of food was just right. I'm not usually easy to impress when it comes to food, but everything she picked blew me away. As great as the food was, Star made the experience. She was knowledgeable, quick, and just a really cool person. We chatted with her afterward, and it was clear how much she cares about giving people a great experience. I came in ready to complain and left having had one of the most unexpectedly great restaurant experiences I can remember. I guess I owe my friend some credit for choosing the place, but Star was the star of the show. Thank you for an incredible night!

Kind of tired with how Antique Bar is running things lately. Always hard to get a table, I have…read morebeen trying for many months now to bring in my fam for bread pudding and finally get a table. Before when I called they would squeeze me in but no more like that which is fine, its busy. Get there ask if I could get a table 10 mins earlier, they said they'll check. I have to come back in to get an answer and they say 15 mins more, thats past my res. Anyway time goes on and I then get told hey we don't have any bread pudding for the night? It took you this long to tell me and right at my reservation? Instead you waste my time when I told you why I was here? After I pay for parking? Either way decided to dine for something else and then the waiter was nice but then he goes home midway cause I saw him leaving with his backpack. I go inside to pay and get a box. It was one of the worst experiences I have had in the last 5 years of going here. And the skillet cookie is super mid. Worst case NO ONE EVER PICKS UP the phone here which could have saved an hour of my day (its not an easy place to get to or even park so absolute waste of time)

What an AMAZING meal! My boyfriend and I dined here with another couple this past Saturday, and…read morefrom the hospitality to the food, everything was fantastic! When we arrived, there was about an hour wait for a table, but the hostess and bartender were incredibly accommodating. They welcomed us to enjoy cocktails at the bar and even offered to seat us in a corner section once it became available so all four of us could comfortably dine together. Such a thoughtful gesture, especially since they were mindful of not rushing the guests already seated there! Now, THE FOOD! Everything was absolutely delicious. The warm bread with soft, lightly salted butter was the perfect start. The lamb kebabs and pork cavatelli were fantastic, and that crab hash brown?! OUT OF THIS WORLD. I'd never seen anything quite like it! The burger was delicious, the fries were exactly how I like them, and the paella did not disappoint. But the sticky toffee pudding?! BABYYYY. I'm still thinking about it nearly a week later. The cocktails were equally fantastic, and our bartender was so sweet, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout the evening. Between the incredible food, thoughtful service, and lovely atmosphere, this is such a great date night or double-date spot. 10/10 recommend! We'll absolutely be back!

The guy in the front with the accent has a really bad attitude and is not customer or staff…read morefriendly at all... he was actually so rude that we decided to leave - this was supposed to be our 3rd time here but will never be coming back.... Maybe its a language barrier issue but I remembered him from the last time being rude a bit of a european accent. Get a better HOSTESS. Plenty of other great places in town and you would think by his attitude the place is the hottest in town - i have news for you its not. The only thing good we ever had there was the chicken. Went over to otto strada and were treated politely. Never going back here.

My family and I went last night to Lobster night . We had an amazing and super awesome experience…read more!!! I have to say the starters had excellent choices . I had the lobster crab cake !! So , fresh and so delicious ! Every bite had lobster in it ... no fillers . Some of my family members had lobster egg rolls . I tried a bite of one of the juicy lobster rolls and it was so delectable. I had the 2 lb. Lobster and it was so succulent, tender and moist. It was so delicious ! We also ordered asparagus, potatoes, truffle Mac and cheese that truly added more flavors to our lobster fest . Finally, dessert was amazing ! We had chocolate cake with walnuts and a mouth watering key lime dessert that added pure joy to our dinner experience Pablo our waiter really was very attentive to our every need . This evening exceeded our expectations and the vibe and lobster decor really showed their attention to detail. I absolutely recommend 87 Sussex ! You will have a pleasant experience and be surprisingly pleased !!!!

We went here for brunch on a weekend. Easy to make a reservation. It's got great ambiance. There's…read morea second floor mezzanine loft as well. Definitely an upscale posh restaurant with attentive waitresses. There's a small bar area as well. I wish there was a dedicated space for live music though as that would add something special to this venue. We heard about this place while going to wedding conventions. This place I would say is too small for an actual wedding reception unless you're having a very small wedding. I can see this place as great for small parties, small get together as with like 3 to 8 friends. You can probably reserve the whole place with a buy-out if you wanted to. I can see this place as good for a welcome party or dinner rehearsal maybe. Only downside is parking as it's in a tight location in JC. I also thought it was on a corner but alas I walked into a different restaurant. Still, you can find street parking I'm sure if you venture far enough. There's also the Whole Foods parking deck several blocks down if you are willing to make that couple block walk. Overall I recommend ride share to get here unless you're local, but even then. I would say this place definitely has potential. Would love to see this place come alive with jazz music one day. Did I mention the food and drinks were amazing? See photos. Will be coming back here for sure.

Always have a great experience here, the drinks are so creative by the lovely bartenders…read more(Especially Lucy, Chris & Rocky), food is great & they have fun community events like trivia night, mahjong 101, etc. wonderful local spot!

In Jersey City I have found the best place. Franklin Social was recommended by Razza. Plan was to…read moreeat at Razza and move on. Franklin Social is the place and Sam is the best. Sam is one of the best I have ever seen but he is only 6 weeks in. This guy gets it. His attention to detail is beyond reproach. I have said it before. I have swallowing issues. He recommended the chili shrimp. For me these are perfect. For y'all. These are perfect. Tasty and if you have an issue...not on these. I highly recommend Franklin Social. I hope you are blessed with Sam. He is awesome

Not only do I appreciate that there were a few vegan/plant-based options for me, they were…read moreabsolutely delicious and far better quality preparation than I've gotten at most other restaurants I've been to. Especially for a restaurant that has an omnivore menu - the vegan items were actually amazingly good! I got the seasoned fried tofu and cauliflower bites from the starter menu, and both my omnivorous boyfriend and his brother were also impressed with them. My boyfriend and his brother got meat items and also raved about how good their dishes were - not just the entrees but also the sides as well. We were also impressed that such good food came at a very affordable price. Our server (who may have been the owner) was very friendly and came to check on us multiple times while we were eating and refilled our water glasses. We came at an off-time, so it wasn't busy at all. There was music in the background but it wasn't super loud or anything, so we could comfortably have conversations with each other without needing to talk louder.

Service was good. Nice location easily found parking. Reasonably priced…read more I was however very disappointed in the food. I had parmasean stuffed chicken very overcooked and tough. My friend had the chicken sandwich and tater tots. Fish very overcooked tater tots very mushy and under cooked. Cute neighborhood place to go for drinks just skip the food

Great brunch spot! My party tried a mix of breakfast and lunch options and everyone enjoyed their…read morefood. The restaurant recommends you don't skip their donuts and I agree! Just note they're much closer to munchkin (donut hole) than donut. Service was great. Quick but unrushed. The outdoor spots are cute - we dined inside and the decor was nice. Hoboken does brunch right!

I've passed by Anthony David's for many years now, but never went in. My cousin and I decided to go…read morehere on a whim a few weeks, and it was one of the best meals we had in a really long time - so much so, that we went back here last night and had nearly the exact same thing. The food was excellent! The menu has so many options for different tastes and palettes. It also seems like they rotate dishes depending on the season which is pretty impressive. Both times we split the beet salad and their cacio e pepe as an appetizer. The cacio e pepe was one of the tastiest I've ever had. The fact that they used mezze rigatoni instead of angel hair is a nice touch. I prefer rigatoni anyway, and it gave the pasta that extra something-something, plus the ridges helped soak up all that sauce. It had just the right amount of peppery bite too. I also opted for the hangar steak - holy moly! Tender, cooked just right, and the fried potatoes were to die for. Both times, the servers was extremely attentive. Also, the place itself is small but cute. I like that there are different sections to sit in - at the bar, towards Bloomfield, in the back with all the windows. I would love to come here for brunch or perhaps manifest a date here, lol! If I lived in Hoboken, I would eat here every day. Can't wait to come back here again and again!

I wanted a cute date night out so I decided to drop into Hudson & Co. and let me stay this is the…read moreperfect place. The views are great and the overall ambiance puts you in the perfect place to just relax and vibe. Noting better than to look out across the water to an amazing New York City skyline. I had a 6pm reservation which was perfect not too crowded but by 6:30 it was picking up. I do HIGHLY recommend making a reservation. Now for the food and drinks I had a raspberry smash, it's a sweet refreshing drink. 10/10 As for the food it all melts in your mouth. All dishes were at 10/10. My server Doina was the best. She is very attentive and a real sweet heart. She a true example of and great server who provide a great service. Thank you Doina for creating such a great experience, an experience that will keep me and many others coming back!!!!!! Shout to the manager Ashley for creating such a great team!! This place is at the top of my "go-to" especially for seafood!!!

Great place to visit when in NJ…read more Great steakhouse with amazing views and an awesome atmosphere! The steak was cooked perfectly, the food was delicious, and the service was excellent. Definitely a great spot to enjoy a fantastic meal while taking in beautiful New Jersey views. Highly recommend! The fries are skinny and cooked to perfection, the steak was good too!

We've known about Solaz for a while, since my MIL lives nearby. My MIL and FIL had had Valentine's…read moreDay dinner there so I had some idea of the quality of the food. We needed a spot nearby for my MIL's birthday dinner and since all of us were traveling the next day, we wanted somewhere close by so we picked Solaz. We had a reservation and was seated on time in the back. We split two dips between our party of 6 and it was enough to get a taste. Hummus was good. I wish it came with more pita though! I split the lamb shank and the pasta with my friend. I also tried my mom's salmon dish. The salmon dish was cooked perfectly and tasted really good. The lamb shank was a heavy dish, so I would recommend you share it or not get an appetizer if you want it. The pasta was great and probably my order next time. The food was good, if a bit pricey. But service was a little lackluster towards the middle and end of the meal. I think it would've been a great meal if we were able to get a little more attention from the staff. Otherwise, it was a good meal.

First off, you walk into this beautiful place and feel transported into somewhere very calm and…read moreaesthetically appealing. The lights, the furniture, the decorations are all quite beautiful, yet simple. Being here was a really nice break from the office fluorescent lights! I went with a group of 9 and we were sat at a long table. The restaurant wasn't too busy for lunch with just a few tables occupied. The waiter and bus staff were extremely attentive. We ordered 2 different dips as apps. They came with the most delicious, warm, flavorful and perfectly adorable pitas. The dips were savory and although not huge portions for the high cost, the flavors were outstanding. I opted for the salmon lunch entree and it was delicious, definitely was lacking some kind of starch like rice or grain but it was a decent portion for lunch. My coworkers ordered a few other items, the chicken kebab (huge lunch portion), lamb bolognese and skirt steak ciabatta sandwich. Everyone had rave reviews on the quality of the food. We were all stuffed so didn't get to try any dessert but it was someplace where I'd go back and try other things.