Great evening hang out place . Love their drinks and bar menu for dinner or just snacks

Decent at best. Been here a few times and came today for some drinks and apps. Our waiter was rushing around and getting frustrated when my friend asked about the different selection of beers. He also didn't really seem to care about our needs and it was very obvious. Apps were average, nothing special. Better places in the area for sure. read more

DOG FRIENDLY!!!!!! I love dogs! I have 4 dogs! I never bring my dogs anywhere when I do dinner, but as long as outdoor seating is available, the dogs are allowed on leash and well behaved. Dogs! And the beer selection is superb, tons of craft selections, and the food is unreal. I had the truffle fries as an app and the steak, eggs and Mac and cheese. 10/10 this will be a new regular spot for me and 1 lucky pup at a time read more

Paragon - Steak & Eggs - New American Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

I'm not gonna be too harsh in this review because businesses are struggling during this time. This was my first time ordering and will be my last. When you call and speak with a manager to let them know they forgot the main item in your delivery order, at least do what you can to rectify the situation, figure out how to get the item to the customer, do whatever you need to do. When you have customers ordering from you for the first time and this is the impression you leave, it's not a good look. I called to let them know I didn't receive a 14 dollar menu item, and his response was "sorry idk this is the first I'm hearing of this. I'll offer you a discount next time you're here. Grub hub can refund you." How about figuring out where my food is. Why it wasn't included. How you're going to get me the food I ordered at your expense, not mine. The goal is to make it right THIS time sir. Signed, Hungry pregnant lady who has no dinner tonight read more

What happened?! Came for dinner - waitress forgot to put in one of our soups and it kept going down hill from there. We sat and waited for our meals for ages! Every table, even ones that were sat after us, received their food before us! We asked our waitress who said "I don't know what's going on" and the managers response was pretty much the same with the added "we aren't even busy". When our food finally arrived it unfortunately was not worth the wait.The margherita flatbread was actually laughable - looked like it was made by a kindergartener and was burnt. Very disappointed in the service and quality of food. read more

Went here with co-workers to celebrate the holiday. Location isn't the best, but it's alright. It was quite busy, had 3 tables by the bar though for our party. Our waiter was amazing! The drinks were yummy and food was good. I got a shaken salad which was literally shaken at the table, haha. It was a cute touch. There was a live performer and he was fantastic. His voice was amazing, he was so good it surprised me for sure. Usually a live singer is average at best. I am planning to go back, maybe on a date though instead. I would suggest it for date night. read more

Came here on two separate occasions. One for the happy hour. One for brunch. Their happy hour is decently priced and including $5 martinis. On the day that I went, which was Monday, they have half priced bottles of wine. Got a burger and it was quite delicious For brunch, they have a special menu. I got the pumpkin and apple stuffed french toast. Came with bacon or sausage and home fries. Everything was really good expect the stuffing in the French toast was cold, which was odd. They also have $15 pitchers of mimosas, which are totally worth it! Would come back again! read more

My wife and I sat at the bar on a Thursday night. The place at a hopping crowd and a cool vibe with nice decor. The draft list had a nice variety, but unfortunately the two IPAs we selected had just kicked. I realize that happens, so big deal. The bartender offered us samples of the other two they had, and we ended up getting one of those and a can. The food left something to be desired. My wife was happy with her Korean tacos, but the short rib grilled cheese was not as described. The meet that came on it was cubed, and not shredded (as the menu stated); in not entirely sure it was short rib at all as the meat lacked that nice tender texture and the sauce was on the sweet side. The bartender was happy to swap out my meal for the beer burger which had good flavor, but was cooked past medium rare. I'd be happy to give them another shot as I have heard good things about the restaurant. Everyone has an off night from time to time. Great service. I wish I caught the bartenders' names so I could give them praise here, but whoever worked the bar on 11/8 around 6:30 was great. read more

I was extremely expressed with this spot. It's not easy to find, as it's hidden in a large shopping center with a Marshalls in front of it, but boy was I glad I found it. I went here after a work event with co-workers and just loved the atmosphere. It's a nice sit-down restaurant where I would go for dinner but don't have to worry about being too quiet or formal. There is outdoor seating as well, for those who want it, and the bar is in a separated area. The drink menu is expansive, as are their available entrees. We ordered nachos and calamari for appetizers, and the portions were large. I got pulled pork tacos with beans and rice as a side and they were better than those I have gotten at many authentic Mexican restaurants. Service, however, was very slow, as I had to wait 25 minutes for my food after ordering. I hope to come back to this place sometime soon. read more

I came here for a birthday dinner for one of my friends. I had never been here before so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. To start the restaurant is actually set back a bit from the road and the GPS suggested that I go past the entrance, so watch for that. The place itself is decorated nicely and makes you feel like the place is a bit more upscale. First, I order a drink (my standard Makers Mark and Coke) and the prices were a bit higher than other places that I've been too. They weren't horrible but $11 for a whisky and Coke is a bit much. The prices of the food weren't that bad even though the drink prices were a bit high. The selection was pretty good, but I decided to order a jersey burger (fried egg and all). The service was quick and friendly. When we asked for anything it was brought out quickly. The food was also brought out pretty quickly which I always appreciate. The food was flavored well and cooked as I ordered (medium for the burger). The fries were actually seasoned more than with just salt. Even though I ordered a burger and that's about all I expected, the food was actually better than I thought it would be. In all, this is a good place to go out to eat with an atmosphere that is a step above casual. The drinks are a bit pricy and that's why I took off one star, but the food is good and so is the service. Make sure that your GPS knows where to go and you'll have s good time at dinner. read more

So this was my first time here, I've always wanted to go in but it's usually before or after the gym and I'm in a cap & sneakers, but today I didn't care & decided to sit at the bar. Because I'm somewhat of a picky eater I played it safe and had the buffalo wings & the mixed green salad. The wings were really good & to my liking, not too hot & not too mild, I only ate the flats & 1/2 drumstick part ( you know I only like flats). I didn't enjoy the salad as much because it had too much balsamic vinaigrette. The Peach Sangria was a nice addition to my meal, not too sweet, but just the right amount of alcohol (I'm turning into a lightweight & cant drink the way I use to). 1 drink was more than enough for me. I'll definitely try this place again, but next time I'll be a little more adventurous in my choices; when trying Restaurants for the first time, I'm learning to go in with caution. Overall this was a good first experience. Now I have to walk off the alcohol & take my tail to the gym to burn off these excess calories. Lord help me please.... read more

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If you want quality service, you will not find it here. Poor service from phone to picking up my order. Disgusted by the quality of " I don't care attitude." SKIP this place! read more

Burger was delicious. Fries perfect. The problem for me was ordering a dish that should not be on the menu. The Duck Quesadilla. The waiter first warned me that it was spicy. I like spicy. He said the restaurant had two dishes on the menu that it would not take back and the duck was one. He asked if I like kick, I do. So we left the order. The duck came and I ate it. The problem was not the spice. The problem was that there was so much ghost pepper in the dish, it was not really a dish anymore. After three bites, you could not taste the duck, not the slaw on top, not the Mayo spritz, not anything. My tastebuds went numb. Why have this dish on the menu???? Why should the waiter have to give warnings? Why will the restaurant not take it back? It's problematic all around, not sensible business, and alienating. Is this what the restaurant management wants? Baffling to say the least. read more

BEST WINGS IVE HAD NEAR BY! They are DRENCHED in their sauce. Such great service, Michelle was soooo sweet when we had her a few weeks back. Raul was one of the managers he always checked up on us and was great. This was my second time back here. GET THOSE BONELESS WINGS IN SO THIS CAN BE OUR SPOT! 10/10 recommend. read more

They were able to accommodate our group of 8 people on a Saturday night (we called ahead and made reservations). We ordered sliders, wings, traditional mac & cheese, and a deconstructed Caesar salad. We ordered a few pitchers of sangria (I believe it was sangria) - which was surprisingly good! Not too sweet and just the right amount of alcohol. It's not too loud here either, so you can still have a conversation without having to yell. read more

I continue to give this place another shot but honestly feel it is dirty. The outdoor patio often doesn't seem clean and the floor inside is always sticky. There is also a hint of the smell of a dirty mop. Service has always been great but that doesn't overcome the cleanliness and mediocre food. read more

Good food and very friendly staff, I didn't like the drinks choices . However I love the appetizer and entrée

This place is diamond in the rough. The beer is forever changing and I bet there's something on their beer list, you've never had. Bartenders are fun and very helpful in guiding you through the overwhelming variety of delicious crafts. All night happy hour on Thursdays is a must and please try their burger, you won't be disappointed! read more

Paragon - Victory Limited American Pale Ale (left) & Imperial Doughnut Break (dessert in a glass) - New American Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

Your typical bar and restaurant but it stands out amongst the rest with an exceptional menu! We spent forever deciding because everything on their menu sounded delicious! The staff was helpful and the presentation of the drinks and food was beautifully done! Deciding on only one thing was quite the challenge and we'll be sure to be back! Highly recommend the garlic parm & sriracha ranch wings for a starter and the chicken bacon ranch waffle pictured. read more

Paragon - New American Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

Don't miss this one! Great dinner with a family or a friend . Seating us a little too close and always seems busy but the food is good and the location is easy read more

Come here a lot with friends because its 2 min down the road. It's a favorite that we all go to. Food is consistently good every time. Love the variety of craft beers. Service is also good. I wouldn't recommend getting it delivered bc it doesn't do the food justice, you need to eat it fresh out of the kitchen. I've been going since they opened and only reviewing food still currently on the menu (they've changed it a few times). Appetizers: Buffalo chicken dip- love it (t used to be served in a fried shell which was so good) Wings- love it, cooked perfectly juicey. Voodoo is my fav, sweet and a little spice) Pork sticks- good but the glaze is a little too sweet for me Main course: Short ribs- good Short ribs pappardelle - very good, pasta is perfect. Short rib sandwhich (yes, short ribs are good lol)- very good. Korean Bulgogi Beef Tacos- so good. Spicy duck quesadilla- good. Very different taste than a traditional quesadilla. It's like a gourmet quesadilla. Vegan burger- love it, my favorite is the pickled onions. Drinks: Love the variety of beers. Cocktails are a bit strong for me. read more

Always pretty happy with the food and service at Paragon. This item though, it was simply amazing! Belle of the Ball (chicken shown, but it comes in beef also). It's a giant meatball stuffed with penne pasta carbonara with peas and bacon, and covered in one of the most delicious vodka sauces I have ever tasted. My husband and I shared this and couldn't even finish it. When we ordered, our waitress said she was excited for us...now we know why! Go get one. read more

Paragon - New American Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

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Food was delish and hot. Service friendly and quick. duck quesadilla were very spicy and carrot cake was amazing! highly suggest. loved the live music. read more

Service was great they ,did mess up an order but ended up giving us more french fries for the table due to the inconvenience highly recommend for brunch read more

All I have to say is this place is perfect for happy hour!!! Between the incredible crafted $5 martini list and the delicious $6 apps is the place too go!! I would have been more than happy to pay full prices for the Pear Martini and the Buffalo Chicken Dip!!! read more

Terrible experience, though the manager did try to make it right. Sat down for a late lunch on a Saturday. No size information for beers on the "vault" part of the menu, asked the waitress for more information and didn't get it. Got brought a champagne sized bottle of beer for 1 person that we were told couldn't be sent back because it was already opened ... I let it go. Food took an hour to come out (late lunch on a Sat, we were one of maybe 5 parties in the entire restaurant) and somehow, as soon as we asked about it, it was ready and came right out ... I let it go. The order was wrong and the food was cold ... I let it go. Then I explained to the waitress that we couldn't finish the gigantic bottle of beer that she had brought out and made us take, even though we told her what size we were looking for. She said that she'd put it in a 'squeeler' for us to take home. Great. Then she tells us that she's going to charge us another $5 for it. And that one I wasn't going to let go. I pushed back and told her that our food was cold and wrong, we were brought a large beer we didn't want after explaining what we were looking for and the overall experience was terrible. Eventually, a manager came out and tried to make it right by giving us a discount on the beer (but he did take back what we hadn't drank so...) and on our food. He gave us coupons to come back...we obviously never will be. Overall, for the price, this place is a horrible value. Not a great scene or decor, food is mediocre at best and the service was not good. I'd recommend looking elsewhere. read more

Small batch spirits and beers matched with craft foods...really good service and attention to detail

Great beer and food menu in an attractive space with outside seating as well. Always a great rotation of craft beers. While not a fan of strip mall locations, especially during the holidays, the location and name to many was that it was a pool hall. Most people said the same thing I said. Who knew? I was pleasantly surprised with the interior decor and bar atmosphere. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and will easily recommend pairings with your meal. Give it a try and especially if you're into craft beers. read more

I met some friends here on a Friday night, it wasnt crowded and they were seated right away. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, but its loud, which didnt bother me one bit. We ordered the lobster corn fritter to start, at the waiters recommendation, and they were delicious. For me, the slaw actually was the star and not the fritter, it was an apple slaw that was so fresh and tangy, I ate it alone without the fritter lol. I ordered the short rib grilled cheese, very, very heavey I ate one half and felt near comatose. It was also greasy, in a way that starts of good but then makes you too sluggish. My friend had the Cobb salad and enjoyed the pumpkin vinaigrette especially. My other friend had some other type of salad which was nothing to write home about. Our waiter was friendly without being over bearing and we stayed up to close without being rushed out. Also, cucumber mule is a must try, tasted like revitalization in a glass. read more

Paragon - Short rib grilled cheese, gotta love that cheese pull. - New American Near Me - Clark, New Jersey

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I went for Mother's Day brunch and I don't know if that's why the food was the way that it was but the chorizo hash on the menu was just home fries with barely any meat and the waffles were very clearly the ones you buy Costco. That being said the eggs and bacon were alright. I'd come back for drinks but not food. read more

I really wish this place was better. Eaten there multiple times and every time I order the burger thinking the quality of meat will be better and it never is. For apps got the calamari, way too greasy and definitely frozen. Boyfriend got the brisket sandwich and it had too much fat for our liking. Sad that my hometown doesn't lead in the culinary arts read more

I came in on a Saturday for a late lunch, and now I'm looking for any excuse to make my way to Paragon. Tucked in a shopping mall, this does not seem like an ideal location, but once you've eaten at Paragon, you feel like you've been let in on Clark's greatest secret. I ate at a table in the bar, and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. They offer a myriad of craft beers, and short descriptions for each. I ordered a flight of beers and the Bacon-Eater Burger, with their Pretzel appetizer to start. The cheddar ale sauce for the pretzels was perfectly balanced flavors, and not too thick. The whole grain mustard and fig jam complimented the board perfectly. The burger. If this burger is any hint as to how good the rest of the food is, I'm in foodie heaven! Bacon onion jam, slab bacon, and a perfectly cooked, not-too-thin patty. This restaurant met my expectations, and then some. read more

Grading on a curve for location, sure, I'd give this place 4 stars. Paragon has an excellent beer selection: lots of great choices on tap, lots more by the bottle, with a wide range covered. You could come here for the beer alone and leave happy. For food: the burgers I've tried have all been good. Last time I opted for the Bacon Eater: a thick patty (probably a third- to a half-pound), medium rare, topped with thick bacon slices and blue cheese, all on a nice brioche roll. Very good. Wings and other apps have also been fine. Service (from Mimi) has been friendly and attentive. In terms of decor / setting, it's a bit lacking in character. The furnishings are all new, middle-of-the-road. Not out of place for the strip-mall setting, I guess. So you wouldn't come here for the vibe, but everything else is good. read more

My visit to Paragon was for some happy hour fun with friends. I have to say that I honestly enjoyed the whole experience. The drinks were perfect, food was delicious, and the ambiance was just excellent. Considering that it's located in a strip mall with the giant Target superstore close by I felt that this bar can be located in some neighborhood in NYC or Boston. When I was there the vibe of the crowd exuded that feeling. Our server was fantastic and really knew how to take care of her customers. I can only comment on the bar area since that's where I sat but I asked a friend of mine who has also visited this place for dinner and they said that the dining area is just as good--just more intimate. Now as others have pointed out the bar area is to your right when you walk in. The decor is chic and modern which gives it that NYC/Boston feel and there's plenty of seats to sit with friends comfortably. I don't know how crowded this place gets on busy nights but I think there would be enough space to accommodate a decent size crowd. Now my choice of drink was the Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale since you know it's fall and all. It's a perfect fall drink with it's mild hint of pumpkin flavor and a nice caramel finish. All credit goes to our server for suggesting this particular one and I was definitely a happy Homer (yuummmm beer!) Now I also got to try their Drew pear martini. Man do they know how to make a martini! None of that watered-down garbage but actually a martini where you can taste the subtle flavor of the fruit in the liquor. And to top it off they do not skimp on that alcohol. One taste and I was like "whoah! that's a cocktail alright!" To go along with the wonderful drinks we ordered some calamari, onion rings, buffalo chicken dip, and wings. The portion sizes were just right and for three people it was enough to fill us up. The buffalo chicken dip was a cracktastic! My friends and I were saying how we could eat a whole tub of it. It was thick, meaty, and so much flavor. I just kept on dipping and dipping all the while trying to fend off the other two hungry hippos! This is absolutely a must get whether you're at the dining room or the bar area. The wings did not disappoint as well. We chose half dry rub and the other wet sauce. The voodoo and sevendust flavors were quite excellent. Perfectly tangy and the right amount of spice. I was feeling adventurous and had wanted to get the ghost pepper but since there's no givebacks I didn't want to screw myself over. If you're around this area feel free to give Paragon a try. It's a great place for some happy hour fun and right after you can always burn all the beer and food you just downed by shopping at the Target right across. Now that is a win-win situation! read more

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Quickie: Came for a Friday happy hour around 4:30. Bar area was INSANELY noisy. I know I'm old, but damn! Bar is kinda cramped for a "gastropub", as I was hoping they would have removed some of the large restaurant space for a bigger bar, but oh well. Great beer selection! Tried 3 underwhelming, although not bad apps for $6 each at happy hour: buffalo chicken dip was good, but no better or worse than your average tailgate party version. Pesto flatbread was decent, but wouldn't have minded it being crispier. Wings were solid, but needed to be just a TAD more crispy. The Southwest burger was the star of our gastro-show. Temperature was perfect medium rare, more cheese than you average burger, which was nice, and the fried onions were spot on. Add a brioche bun and some above average fries and you're in business. Service was pretty good, when you could hear your waitress. I'll be back to check out some of their other options, but I'll probably skip the apps. read more

Love Paragon and its one of my favorite places. My last experience was a bummer because it was New Year's Eve and we were looking for a little dinner and drinks. Well food was limited and full price, so were the drinks. Other than that, our server clearly didn't want our table. He would pass us and tend to other people and when it became our turn, he was cold. That's not like any other experience we had a paragon before. Another bartender ended up taking care of us, and we felt like we should get his name so we would be treated warmly and sit in his section next time! Otherwise, food is awesome. I love the calamari and the wide range of drinks on tab. We'll be back, just this time, requesting a nice server. read more

Mathew is the waiter you want, knows every dish on the menu and be prepared cuz if something is shitty on the menu he WILL give his opinion and not try to say "it's good" I was gonna get guspacho soup (spelling) and he literally told me it was shit and to not get it... so I didn't. Must get order of wings and the flight of beer. Compliments to the chef who is also the owner. read more

Had lunch at this establishment with a work colleague so unfortunately I don't have a picture of the delicious burger I had. Very nice dim bar atmosphere. Our server was very pleasant and very on top of things. I usually have a problem with people cooking my burger, well done - no pink, and this burger was perfect even the bacon was cooked perfect. Would definitely come back here for maybe a happy hour. read more

Going here was an excellent choice! From start to finish, it really was so impressive! The beer was astonishingly great. So well selected. The staff, including the amazing Jose, was so so NICE. Talkative, fun. Beer savvy. Food was excellent, hot, fresh. This place is 75 minutes from home, which is sad because we'd love to go every weekend! read more

Nice restaurant and bar. Menu has a lot of nice options and the wait staff and bartenders are great!