I went on a first date at F1RST and I loved the ambiance and staff there. The food was very…read moredelicious and the presentation was great as well! From appetizers to dessert everything was great!

Full portions for appetizers very good Peaceful and quiet…read more with a enjoyable fireplace to sit by Server knew the menu by heart Here are the appetizers awaiting dinner

Food good Service was good very nice…read more Ambience nice it's very convenient near the New Jersey transit station and I will go back there to eat again

Went for Trivia Night! I love a good trivia game, even though I absolutely suck at trivia. I still…read morealways enjoy going, and my girl friend and I had a great time. The Front Porch is always such a calm and relaxed atmosphere, which makes it a nice place to hang out. The loaded tater tots were delicious! The potatoes were nice and crispy, topped with green scallions, cheese, and bacon. That combination paired perfectly together! I also wanted to give the wings another try because I thought maybe the first time they just didn't hit because of the sauce. Unfortunately, I had the same experience this time. The wings are HUGE, but the flavors just don't do it for me. I ordered the hot honey and lemon pepper flavors. The hot honey was definitely more honey than hot, although I knew there was some heat there because I ended up with heartburn. The lemon pepper wings were also pretty light on the seasoning, and I definitely wanted more of that lemon pepper flavor. Overall, I'm not really a fan of the wings, but the loaded tater tots were definitely a win! I'd still come back for Trivia Night and the laid-back atmosphere.

07/25/2026 The Mrs. and I came here for our anniversary (33)…read moreand everything was very good as was the vibe in the place. Outdoor seating available, but large windows, which were open last night. We were seated promptly at a window seat and Diana came by pretty quickly to take our order. You have to try their Focaccia bread. They do a little something special that makes it so crispy outside, but fluffy and buttery on the inside. My wife ordered the "The Clam Jam" (beer-braised littlenecks, Calabrian chili, house sausage and Espelette Butter). She love the dish, as did I the one clam she allowed. I ordered the Hamachi Crudo (Organic cherry ponzu, lime, jalapeño, shiro dashi, pistachio gremolata and red onion.) This is a very fancy ceviche, with cherries and all the fixins' which I would gladly order again... My wife's entrée was the Goffle Road farm half chicken (crispy fingerling potatoes, herb butter & roast chicken jus). Gotta say, they Lula's does a great job with this chicken. I stop by Goffle Road farm and the chicken is superior to pretty much anything else, but this came out with such a light crispy skin and so juicy and tender. Excellent! My entrée was the Elite Prime Grass-Fed Coulotte steak (Pomme puree, crispy sunchokes & black garlic jus.) The steak was done to perfection and the potatoes puree were so very creamy and good. No dessert tonight... just a couple cups of coffee and a little walk around Ridgewood. Busy place! Lula is a BYO!

I cannot say enough, good things about this restaurant. It completely exceeded all of me and my…read morehusband's expectations both in food, service and atmosphere. The hospitality was incredible. We went there for my birthday. All the staff knew it was my birthday and they also knew that I was eight months pregnant and wanted to make sure that I was comfortable. The food was exceptional. The wait staff was so nice and provided recommendations while not pushing any one dish. We got the focaccia, softshell crab, Peking duck and chicken liver for appetizers. The softshell crab was the best I've ever had, and I would come back to this restaurant for this alone. The Peking duck was juicy and tender with the most incredible slaw type salad underneath it. The focaccia with the butter was also phenomenal, the owner actually brought it out to us and we had a nice conversation with him and you can tell he just poured his heart and soul into this restaurant. The focaccia is definitely not an appetizer to be overlooked just because it is bread. While I couldn't have any of the chicken liver mousse, it looked stunning, and my husband said that it was incredible and so light and fluffy, and it was a massive portion. I look forward to when we come back when I'm not pregnant and I can eat it. For dinner I got the Arctic char, and my husband got the pork. The Arctic char was unbelievable. It was piping hot and literally just melted in my mouth with each bite and the side that came with it was a mix of asparagus, mushrooms, farro and I don't know what else, but it was fantastic if I could have that side on its own as well, I would order more. My husband's pork was crispy and delicious with another incredible slaw topping, and it was so massive he has to take home like a third of it for dessert. We had the lemon meringue tart for dessert, which was also incredible and so refreshing for a dessert. All of the food was outrageously fresh and just outstanding. This restaurant is our new favorite place and on the way out we even made a reservation for three weeks from now to come back. This is probably the best restaurant that I've eaten at in Ridgewood hands down and I'm so glad that they are in the area. The restaurant adds a new vibe with food that is so phenomenal to match. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area as a MUST try. Of course me and my husband will be going back in a few weeks and we can't wait.

Want this past weekend it was still good Food: was 10/10…read more Service; was always great to helpful Ambience: clean and just nice area

The food was good abit cold it was good Service was nice…read more Very nice the whole place I will go back there

My boyfriend and I had a great experience at Bobby wongs for lunch. I got the tangerine beef bowl…read morewith white rice and it was really good. Beef was tangy spicy (but not too spicy) and crispy and it came out hot and fast. Appreciate the fact that the beef was not chewy or tough They also add these crispy onions on top of their bowls which is a nice touch. My boyfriend got the Cajun pork cutlet bowl over lo mein. You get to choose your base for the bowls which is nice. The lo mein noodles are thicker than the typical lo mein noodles you see at Chinese takeout, these look more like pho. Either way, I tried a bite and they were great and the flavors were there. My boyfriend also loves their soup and the homemade chips are awesome. In terms of ambiance this is more of a daytime spot. Not too many seats. It's very bright inside maybe because there's a lot of plants in there on the wall. It's still nice, just not that dim nighttime ambiance and there aren't a ton of seats . You place your order at the register or they also have a convenient self order kiosk. We will be definitely be back to try everything else on the menu.

The food was good here! By far our favorite thing on the menu was the cold ramen noodles. It had a…read morebit of a kick to it, but nothing crazy and delicious peanut sauce. The chicken original and shrimp mild were made well and I loved the bowl the takeout order came in. I was not crazy about the lo mein and brussel sprouts. Not a whole lot of flavor for either. The pork dumplings were great and I wish I ordered 2 orders of them.

Great energy Super location…read more Fun music Nice menu Nice outdoor section Terrific employees.

We stopped by Steel Wheel Tavern in Ridgewood for lunch and were disappointed with the overall…read moreexperience. We ordered the **Fish and Chips**, **Braised Beef Short Ribs**, and **Crème Brûlée**. Unfortunately, the food was underwhelming overall and lacked the flavor we were expecting. Nothing really stood out as particularly tasty. We were also surprised by the pricing. The prices we were charged appeared to be roughly **20% higher than the prices listed on the restaurant's official online menu at the time. If menu prices have changed, we would expect the online menu to be updated accordingly Overall, the meal did not live up to expectations, particularly given the prices. Hopefully the restaurant will improve the food and keep its online menu pricing consistent with what customers are actually charged.

This is an absolute 5 star experience…read more Food: Overall excellent! Most of their dishes had a little twist to the expected flavor -The Cafe 37 salad was honestly the best salad I've had in years. I don't even like kale salads that much but they just knocked it out of the park -Pan seared chicken is often the boring option at most restaurants, but here it was truly perfectly cooked and the sauce was *chefs kiss* -The fettuccine frutti di mare had an EXCELLENT base that soaked into the shrimp beautifully; the pasta came together beautifully and I'm just sad I couldn't finish all of it -Bananas Foster and the Cream Puffs & Pineapple were both excellent, unique desserts that felt really different than standard dessert fare Not worth it: The mussels appetizer (under-seasoned) and the risotto entree side add-on (it was nice, but didn't really impress) Service: Excellent. They were on us quickly for any needs, they stayed on top of the water, etc. Only downside: For some reason the dessert took more than 30 minutes to come out Ambiance: Fancy but not intimidatingly upscale. Some people wore button downs, some people wore nice jeans, it was "nice but don't worry about it" level -2 downsides: They still have the QR code menus, which is just not as nice of an experience. Also, the tables are kind of NYC level of close together; when it's full the place can feel a bit tight

Food was so tasty and delicious. Service was excellent and very attentive. The ambiance was very…read morepleasant and elegant. We couldn't have time for dessert but I heard also amazing. Unfortunately we were in hurry because of the storm coming and at the end we were in the middle of the storm driving home. The craziest thing I ever seen with such strong winds but we made home safely thank god but lots of trees down in our way.

Food us excellent, staff are professional, knowledgeable, friendly and treats you as a valued…read morecustomer!

Here's the deal: unassuming Italian restaurant in a strip of stores. This byob is definitely a…read morelocal favorite that fills up during peak dining hours. The service is very attentive and the food delicious Italian cuisine done well!!!!

It's hard to believe, but my friend Meg R. entrusted me -- yes, me -- with a godfather role. No,…read morenot a head mafioso: like, an actual godfather who'd take care of a kiddo if, god forbid, something terrible were to happen to her parents. I was psyched to meet Adelyn. It's one thing to get photo updates -- and texts about her generous poops and farts -- but another thing entirely to actually hold and entertain her. Unfortunately, the delta variant delayed our "IRL" meet for many months. But when things finally died down, I met up with Meg R. at Village Green. Decor is swanky but not oppressively so, with a clientele that's older but not geriatric. It's BYOB, which probably does wonders for the liquor store across the street. If I were a restaurant owner, I might open a shop just to collect money I lost from the liquor license racket.* We had duck crepe, meatballs, and the short rib. I recommend them all, especially the duck crepe. Staff were super chill and helped us accommodate a no-res walk-in. Adelyn was great and seemed to really enjoy 1-2-3-4-5-6 in Mandarin, along with being lifted up and down like a rocket ship. No "stranger danger" stuff that you sometimes get with babies. * I'm a social democrat, and this isn't meant to be some libertarian swipe. But licensing often isn't about protecting the consumer but conferring advantage in state-constricted markets. It also compounds the struggles of running a restaurant, already a low margin business that often depends on alcohol revenue.

Always amazing. Such a talented chef!!! We LOVE it here. Originality, diversity, quality,…read morepresentation, portion size, service, all 10s!!!

I've heard great things about this place from a friend, and it did not disappoint! I decided to go…read morefor the 53rd STREET BOWL, which features signature pulled chicken, brown rice, a mix of kale and romaine, pickled red onions, cucumbers, chives, and a drizzle of white sauce. It was delicious! The pulled chicken was flavorful, and the pickled onions and cucumbers added a perfect crunch and zest that complemented the brown rice and kale beautifully. I chose to order directly from the staff instead of using the kiosks since it was my first visit, and I'm glad I did! They were incredibly friendly and helpful, even wiping down the outdoor tables for me. The prices are pretty standard for a fast-casual spot.

My husband and I stopped into Brine because we'd never seen one before. This is apparently one of…read moretwo locations, with the other being in New York City. Their tag line of "Eat Juicy Chicken" compelled us in. Unfortunately, our first time was a bit of a flop. First, the positives. Placing your order is a cinch, either with one of many kiosks or with the folks at the counter. We opted for the latter since it was our first visit and we were paying with cash. Service at the counter was warm and friendly. While waiting for our meal, we also took notice of the wide array of pumps by the drink dispenser. They're all free sauces you can get to dress up your meal. But that was precisely where things kind of went meh. My husband's boneless breast meal was heavily sauced and rendered the whole thing a little too salty. My chicken Caesar salad was just fine, but I craved more texture (some croutons would've killed). I keep comparing our ho-hum experience to others who've raved about their meals here, and I think our mistake was two-fold: 1) We didn't order a chicken sandwich. I should've known better - when most of the signature items on a menu gravitate toward one type of item, it's a restaurant's way of hinting at their strengths. Opting to order a salad and a grilled chicken at a fried chicken place was a bad start. Learn from my mistakes. 2) We paired a saucy chicken with saucy sides. All three items in my husband's order - the meat, the Brussel sprouts, and the potatoes - were generously drizzled with a sauce. It's no wonder our taste buds breathed a sigh of relief whenever we had a bite of undressed crinkle cut fries; we were assaulting our mouths with salt and flavor. If you're a saucy person, have at it ; otherwise, I'd recommend creating a more balanced plate and ordering a few things without sauce so you can appreciate the cooking. Because in my heart of hearts, I believe items are well-prepared here; they're just doused in too much covering to be appreciated.