Celebrated my moms birthday here tonight and had such an incredible experiences. We ordered the hot…read moreantipasto for 2, stuffed artichoke,& mozz en carrozza to start and WOW. Delicious. My husband ordered the chicken saltimbocca, I got the chicken martini, and my mom got the osso bucco. All of us were silent for the entirety of the meal cause we didn't want to stop enjoying each bite. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Love the the old black and white photos around the resturant. 10/10 experience & can't wait to come back!

This place is stunning! We came for Valentine's Day and every dish was incredible. My boyfriend got…read morethe Chicken Martini and I got the bolognese which was one of the best I've had. Food came out quick and the place was huge and felt so fancy. Our only qualms were the waitress was a little stiff and kinda just had the vibe of let's get this over with. Also, we had a 5:30 reservation we made well in advance and were placed in the "Speakeasy" room which is really more suited just for drinks. The table was so small it was hard to have our plates and drinks on it. A little pricey but the food was worth it. We'll be coming back for a date night for sure!

Isn't one glad that we're not landlocked in New Jersey and don't have to go far for the absolute…read morefreshest seafood? The Jersey Shore restaurants will always have an advantage when it comes to seafood because of location. North Jersey offers a diverse, high-quality seafood scene, ranging from upscale Mediterranean-style fish markets to casual, beloved neighborhood spots. Situated less than 2.5 miles from MetLife Stadium, Biggie's has been a neighborhood institution located off of Route 17 South in Carlstadt and is best known for its clams-on-the-half-shell and wide selection of beers on tap. My partner, our friends, and I have been to this family-owned establishment numerous times and decided to have dinner last night. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon entering this casual vibe, we were greeted by the host. There is a lively sports bar side full of TVs and a dining room side, where we got a booth immediately by the window. Their menu has a wide array of options, rivaled only by the countless photographs and mementos that fill nearly every inch of wall space. There are many sandwiches, a half-dozen salads, thin-crust pizzas, and a substantial range of pastas. For starters, we decided on two dozen East Coast oysters on a half shell and Steamed Mussels with white wine butter broth. A side of Italian bread was brought for dipping. As a main meal, we opted for the Turkey Chili, Baby Back Ribs, Fried Calamari, Caesar salad, and Fries. The food was excellent and delicious, using the freshest ingredients. The portions were healthy. The staff went out of their way to make one feel welcome, creating a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Our server was Hadiyah. The price was reasonable. The Garden State's seafood scene is a testament to the state's rich maritime heritage, offering something for every palate, whether one's a regular or a first-timer. This is why people keep coming back week after week.

I met a friend for a beer on my way from work and we had a couple of beers to start off what would…read morebe a memorable lunch. Along the right hand side of the building there is a large bar that comfortably seats at least 15 or so and there are also about 12 high top table as well. Many screens above the bar let you watch the race or the game. Max behind the bar was quick with a refill or water. My friend promised top- notch oysters and clams and we chose a dozen of each. Oysters from the west coast were delicious and the clams were fresh and meatie. We chose to split the Philly cheese steak with fries and I'm glad we split it because I was supposed to have dinner at another friend's house. Parking is easy with their own lot but it's tight so they encourage you to pull up as far a possible to the bumpers. The snow left behind from the storm added to the tightness. All in all, this restaurant is a home run.

It's a crime that I used to live in Maywood and have never been here! Super friendly service,…read moredelicious and fresh seafood with lots of options to choose from. The baked clams were the highlights for me. Perfectly seasoned. The sole was slightly dry but shrimp and scallops are super tender. The pot pie came recommended but was on the heavier side. Finally, leave room for dessert! The apple crumble with ice cream had a huge portion and was the best I've had anywhere!

Reservations are a must. This is a great seafood place in the area. Clams, calamari, stuffed…read moremushrooms all great appetizers. Ahi tuna crust almost a bit too spicy, but still delicious with the seaweed salad. Next time we go I'm looking forward to the salmon stuffed with lobster.

My family and I frequent this establishment and just like every other occasion, the food is…read moredelicious and the service outstanding. For tonight, we had the shrimp cocktail for an appetizer and the filet mignon medallion tips marsala. It came with rice, mixed vegetables, and their potato chips. We finished it off with chocolate lava cake and ice cream. Hands down, a great place to go for a good time and a wonderful meal.

A large group of us went out tonight for dinner with one of us haven eaten here before…read more This restaurant is known for its Spanish cuisine. Knowing that and taking some recommendations from those who ate here previously, the majority of us chose Paella as our entrée. We started out with appetizers. For the table, we ordered two " Mixed hot appetizers for 4. " This was quite good. The appetizer included a spicy sausage, calamari, shrimp, and sauce. All three were fabulous, especially the calamari. Maybe one of the best I ever had. Super fresh. The sauce was for dipping the calamari. It was very good. For my main entrée, I ordered the paella Venetian. As a kicker, I included lobster. You certainly get a ton of food, more than you would probably finish. The paella included clams, paella of course, and tomato. The lobster was very disappointing. I would recommend not ordering it snd pay that extra price for something that's not very large, but more importantly, not at all good tasting. The group overall enjoyed their meals. The prevailing comment was food was good but not great.

Impromptu dinner tonight with my adult children. I had been wanting to come here for a while so I…read morewas happy when my daughter suggested it. Our server was wonderful. She explained the ordering and hot pot process very well. She also asked if there were food allergies at the table. (Oh yes, that would be me!) Ambiance was casual and fun. We enjoyed looking at and taking the side dishes off the conveyor belt. We also ordered two types of beef and they are both really tasty and tender. We would definitely return again!

Came on valentine's day weekend and it was packed. My husband and I had wanted to try this place…read morefor a while. We were greeted and sat immediately. The restaurant has its own small lot and is located right on Route 17.You have to the option of doing hot pot or crab boil. My husband and I didn't know this and we're in the mood for hotpot this day. They have a rotator belt that moves along the ingredients for your hotpot, like revolving sushi, but we sat at a table away from it. The server just brought us our ingredients, which we didn't mind. We chose mushroom broth, wagyu, bok choy, enoki mushrooms and rice cakes as our ingredients for our hot pot. We wanted milk tea and boba but we were told they ran out of ice. When I asked for it again, because our server made it seem like they were getting more, she returned to let me know there was no boba. This was the only bummer of the night because everything else was amazing! But that's okay - we just went to a boba place afterwards for dessert - (shout out Roll Thai'd on Park Ave, Rutherford!) The place is clean and has some unique features. There are neon signs, such as the hotpot guide giving you directions on how long to cook the meat and veggies as well as a prayer corner, which you rarely see and I thought was very inclusive! We will definitely return to try the seafood! Thank you for a successful and delicious date night!

Breakfast is now being served Monday thru Saturday starting at 6am. It was great to pop in early…read moreand some libations with my breakfast. Bartender was great and very friendly. I went with French Toast and sausage. Very good.

Had a great time at Straphanger Saloon. The food was really good, the music added to the fun…read moreatmosphere, and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. The crowd was also great--everyone seemed relaxed and social. It's a nice sized bar with plenty of space to hang out. Definitely a good spot for a casual night out.

Situated off of Route 17 South in Hackensack at the former Pathmark, this vibrant Asian specialty…read morefood grocery store opened in late 2025 and is Chinese, aiming for a cheaper market segment. G Mart is named in honor of Gee's father, Shunwah Gee; it has fresh produce, live seafood, and authentic groceries from Asia--the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, China, Japan, & beyond. The huge store is spotless, bright, well-stocked, and organized, making it easy to find everything one needs. The shopping aisles are large for easy navigation. Their produce section is full of vegetables not always found in most American-oriented grocery stores, including baby butter bok choy, enoki mushrooms, red meat dragon fruit, Korean pears, and Chinese leeks. They provide a large selection of fresh seafood, including those that are relatively hard to find in other stores. Unfortunately, there is no bakery or prepared food on site like other Asian markets. Prices are reasonable. The staff are friendly. This is a new option for Asian groceries.

Hackensack, NJ - this new Asian market arrived on the scene last October, and is gradually getting…read moreknown. It's bright, sparkling clean, and has a pretty comprehensive selection of Chinese and other Asian specialty products and ingredients that you won't find in regular grocery stores, all arranged with meticulous neatness. There are exotic produce, fresh meat and seafood (many live fish varieties) and I saw lobster for $8.99/lb, wow! I especially enjoy browsing the household goods and cookware sections, and the cool pottery and flatware. On a recent visit, the most memorable discovery wasn't on any shelf: a remarkably enterprising 12yo girl was hawking Shanghai-style shepherd's purse buns alongside her father, and they were absolutely the real deal! I don't remember the brand, and there's no guarantee they'll be back, but if you spot the duo, don't walk past without buying some. G Mart is a fantastic alternative to other Asian markets in the area, and it deserves every bit of word-of-mouth it can get.

This charming brunch spot is an absolute steal at just $12 for a BYOB buffet! They serve brunch…read morefrom 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM and switch to dinner service from 5:00-10:00 My mom and I were warmly greeted by Luis and his wife they were incredibly kind and welcoming from the moment we walked in. The space is wonderful: quiet, spacious, and really comfortable. The buffet offers great variety and plenty of fresh options. There's a self-serve waffle maker (the waffles come out hot and delicious), and they have fresh-squeezed orange juice that's a nice touch. Everything on the à la carte menu is prepared fresh and hot as well. The only minor note is that some buffet items can cool down toward the end when the chafing dishes run low, so arriving earlier helps get the freshest selections. That said, you can always get hot waffles made to order right away! Highly recommend this affordable, friendly spot perfect for a relaxed, satisfying brunch.

Hidden gem. A real hole in the wall, this place is pretty good. Not the best of anything Iv ever…read morehad but it's good, a nice meal. Bread and butter when you sit down the bread is very good, hard outside really fluffy and soft inside. Pasta was great sauce had great flavor, my only negative was I like my chicken cutlets very thin and these are a bit thick, again the sauce was very good. Will definitely be back here for dinner service was excellent. Pro Tip, go on Groupon you can get a gift card for 30$ and get 50$ worth of food

My server was a friendly and thoughtful gent from Ukraine. Slava Ukraini! My best to your family…read more The food highlights: - bread: hearty sized individual breads with a nice crispy outside / tops - chorizo sausage is well flavored without being oily or dry, tastes great mixed with... - the vodka rigatoni. Served al dente with a nice cream / cheese overlay - shrimp in garlic. Very nice flavor with a light garlic and olive oil taste that did not overwhelm the shrimp - rib eye : simply seasoned that really let the meat flavor rise. Rum: they had Zacapa 23 year. A good recommendation to sip along with a tremendous meal. One note: the medium rare was closer to black and blue, and the medium was closer to medium rare. It may depend on the chef, but if you are between temp levels, take the over. I could have come here for dinner every night and been very happy. Plenty of amazing looking items on the menu.

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Solid food and pretty fresh seafood. ++++ Parrillada - For the price, a fair amount of mixed broiled seafood - large clams, mussels, a lobster tail and claw, mini scallops and (what looked to be) a filet of sole. All of the seafood was fantastic, except maybe the filet of sole, which tasted a bit tooooo gamey as in ocean gamey. It also came with a side of yellow rice, vegetables and large chips. ++++ Surf & Turf - You can't go wrong with this and the portion was MASSSSIVE with yellow rice, vegetables and large chips mixed in. The 12 oz lobster tail was big and 10 oz of steak is a meal onto itself. Once again, fresh and delicious. The steak was a littttttle overcooked, but still good. ++++ Paella Valenciana - PHENOMENAL! A greaaaat paella. Rice was super delicious and flavorful. Plenty of seafood mixed into the dish and, best of all, as is expected with most paellas, the portion was BIG! ++++ Sides of Roasted Potato and Spinach - Solid sides and there was plenty of both. There was nothing surprising here, but they were good. ++++ Coppa Pistachio - GET THIS!!!! The custard gelato was served in a glass cup with chocolate and pistachio ice cream and praline pistachios. It was addictively good and we totalllly wish we had A LOT more. ++++ Creme Brulee - Solid creme brulee. Can't say we were stunned by any of it, however, it was good. It was definitely on the small side though and should have been larger. + Lots of space and tables inside of this restaurant, including a bar area and outdoor seating patio. + Large private parking lot outside. + Service was quick and food came out fast. + Waiters sang "Happy Birthday" for one of us who's birthday it was. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Unfortunately (or fortunately) they forgot 2 of our appetizers. We ordered it, however, our entrees came out and we informed the waiter that we also ordered 2 appetizers. We ended up cancelling the appetizers, so no harm, no foul, but the waiter I guess forgot to relay the appetizers order to the kitchen. In retrospect, we were kind of thankful it didn't come out because there was so much food in our entrees, so we were able to save some room for dessert ... which was super important! MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = We arrived at 12 PM on the dot on a February Sunday afternoon, which is when they open, so we were the 1st customers of the day, but, we were surprised that the dining room got about half full considering how quiet it was for the 1st 10 minutes after we arrived.

Greek cuisine has absorbed influences from various empires and cultures. It is so good because of…read morethe use of fresh, high-quality ingredients like ripe tomatoes, herbs, and creamy feta cheese. From cooking to salad dressings, Greek olive oil made from lemon, basil, and oregano is their liquid gold. Located on a busy Boulevard in the heart of Hasbrouck Heights, I finally got the opportunity to stop in at this BYOB family-owned/operated establishment. Upon entering for lunch after 4 years, Sofia's Mediterranean Grill, named after the owner's mom, I was greeted by the staff. I got a booth, immediately knowing how they get crowded. The inside evoked a cozy and warm vibe with Greek music playing throughout. Outdoor dining is available, weather permitting. Their menu features an array of traditional Mediterranean dishes, offering a variety of soups, appetizers, salads, sandwiches, meats from the grill, seafood cooked various ways, and entrees cooked from the oven. I decided on the Greek salad with grilled chicken. The food was authentic, fresh using the finest ingredients, delicious, and prepared simply, which is exactly what I was looking for. The portion was healthy. The service is always friendly and welcoming. I got to connect with the owner, Nick, a fellow Astorian, to catch up about the old neighborhood. The price was reasonable. If one's craving the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, then look no further. One doesn't need to book a flight to Greece to enjoy authentic meals.

Absolutely loved this place. When we first got in the staff immediately sat us down and were sure…read moreto be quick and attentive. We order the pork gyro and the chicken platter. Both delicious were cooked perfectly. The tzatziki sauce was phenomenal. The menu you had a ton of different options that we would've loved to try. This place is perfectly in between fancy and causal. Definitely check it out if you are in the area. It's also BYOB.