Met up with some friends on a Friday night for Happy Hour. We got there at 5pm, knowing we only…read morehad to 6 pm to enjoy happy hour. We were seated in the back area as there was about 8 to 10 of us. The well drinks (tito, margarita, etc) were priced at $10 and appetizers priced at the same. I ordered a lemon drop martini to drink, grilled oysters and steak crostini to eat. My grilled oysters were okay, except for one that has some "crunch"...lol to it. My steak was medium and cooked as ordered. But the show stopper was definitely the lemon drop martini, it was a good strong. So I ordered a second. The other girls really enjoyed their Caesar salad and mango margaritas. Our service was a bit slow, but good overall. Good happy hour spot, with a parking lot.

The resturant was smaller than I thought but very cozy with a room with a bar and a dining area…read more There is an upstairs area where the only bathrooms are also located but it was empty when we were there. Also there is a parking lot, and they were offering valet when we went. I enjoyed the food I had as an entree (steak frites). What I didn't like was our waiter was constantly trying to up charge us. He kept asking if we wanted to add specific things to all our orders and even if we said no, he still insisted on it. This even occurred with shots of alcohol. I explicitly said I was driving and didn't want it and still shots were brought out with out us even asking. We thought maybe he was being very nice. Or maybe something was included we didn't know about ( what was added were things like a Caesar salad, Brussel sprouts, and sweet potato fries so it easy to see how we didn't see it was things out of the ordinary included as sides for meals) or we were for some reason getting something comped, but that was not the case. Our bill was ASTRONOMICAL. If we didn't have these items we didn't want added on, it would have been fine but this type of way of doing business makes me never want to go back. We considered fighting the bill, but we did eat the food because at the time we thought it was either included or comped. Please be aware of this if you visit this restaurant, and if you are insisted upon adding things to your order learn from our mistake and ask more questions if it's included or make sure you explicitly say NO.

First off, our server Larry was phenomenal. Genuine, funny, and gave us thoughtful recommendations…read more My partner and I came in for a 7pm reservation to sit at the bar area - one vegetarian, one vegan. Larry was very accommodating, and helped compose a vegan dish from the setup of another dish. He was considerate to recommend something that would feel "substantial" - something that I really appreciated. It's already a bit inconvenient to come up with a dish on the spot, but to go the extra mile by caring that it would be satisfying as a main dish was really very kind. And it turned out fantastic. This restaurant has so much going for it in the quality of its ingredients and dish compositions. I would encourage the chef to consider how the can apply their creativity to a dedicated vegan dish as well. There's a big world to explore in creating modern, high end, plant-based dishes and I think this restaurant would hit it out of the park ! :)

Had been meaning to try this establishment for some time and when i found out they did a fried…read morechicken special I booked so reservations. We were promptly seated and had our wine opened. We opted for the cucumber salad and pate which were both very good. We then split the chicken as it five pieces and comes with shishitos, biscuits and coleslaw long with several sauces. The chicken was nice and crispy with plenty of flavor, and I found the biscuits to be quite good. For the price of $50 this is an amazing value. Service was excellent and very engaging.

We found Luigino's Parmigiano while looking for a local BYOB for an easy Saturday date night, and…read moreit turned out to be such a pleasant surprise. The restaurant was packed when we arrived, with both indoor and outdoor dining, but they were expecting us for our reservation and seated us right away. The front-of-house staff was warm, friendly and even remembered my husband from when he called to make the reservation. The food was the standout. I ordered the short rib, which arrived with quite the presentation, a huge bone topped with incredibly tender, shaved short rib and mixed vegetables. It was delicious and the portion was enormous. I shared some with my husband at dinner, took the rest home, and we still managed to turn the leftovers into an omelet a couple of days later! My husband ordered the double-thick pork chop and loved it. We also shared the fried shrimp and calamari appetizer, and both the marinara and aioli were excellent. One small area for improvement would be helping the younger waitstaff become a little more comfortable guiding guests through the menu. When we asked for recommendations and what dishes the restaurant was especially known for, it took a little prompting before we got to Parmigiano. Our server was perfectly nice. It just would have elevated the experience to have someone confidently say, "This is what we do exceptionally well, and here's what I recommend." Overall, though, we had exactly the kind of evening we needed. We brought a bottle of wine, relaxed, talked, enjoyed the atmosphere and genuinely felt like we had gotten away for a while. Our bill came in at the $100 range, and we left completely satisfied. Great food, generous portions, a welcoming atmosphere and excellent value. We'll absolutely return.

Come hungry. Portion sizes are almost comical, especially the excellent chicken parm and eggplant…read moreParmigiana. Table for 6 mid week lunch. Decor offers a taste of Italy and adds to the charm. Started with a few apps and a chicken parm for the table to share. The Carciofi alla Giudia, the classic Jewish-Roman deep fried artichokes were beautifully presented. A good bit firmer than you'd find in Rome but were still well enjoyed and recommended. Tonno salad with fresh seared tuna was plentiful and packed with flavor. Speaking of flavor the porchetta sandwich was rich and delicious. Really this is closer to a bbq pork than authentic porchetta but still recommended. The star of the show is the chicken parm and eggplant parm. The eggplant was delicate, thinly sliced melt in your mouth. Luckily you get a huge plate. Chicken parm is also excellent and HUGE. While there is $10 plate fee if sharing a main they are fine if you order several items and share all. Very generous with their shaved Parmesan if requested. Prices on the higher side but not all that bad considering the quantity. This feels more like the type of place you come to with a large group than as a couple. Unless of course you are very hungry. Service is excellent.

My daughter took me there for Mother's Day. The food was delicious. We enjoyed how they made sure…read morewe were taking care of from the time they sat us at our table. I loved how they pampered me as a mom by surprising me with a personal Mother's Day card waiting at the table. Our area of the dinning room was quiet and filled with families celebrating mothers. The feel of the room was elegant, which gave a sense of warmth. Our waiter made sure we enjoyed every dish. At the end when we was ready to leave, he made sure that I got to eat my delicious cheesecake that was apart of my meal. Ruth Chris did not disappointed me or any other moms that celebrated at theon our special day.

Hungry Vegetarian Here…read more I came here for a group outing and found: Lots of drinks and food options Place is known for steaks and vegetarians take note Unlike other steak houses I have been, the chef was not able to accomodate a special dish for a vegetarian so I can to craft a meal from sides and salads I saw someone have a drink that was smoked and smelled very good Service was decent and overworked as it was a busy night Place is very spacious and I saw it had space for private dinners

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.

My wife and I recently moved to South Orange, so last Friday, we were excited to try Felina Steak…read morefor the first time. We arrived at 6:35 p.m. and chose to sit on the Terrazza so we could enjoy the live band. Unfortunately, the service was incredibly slow from the start. It took about 15 minutes before our waitress came to take our drink order, and another 15 minutes before our drinks arrived. We were enjoying the music, so we didn't mind waiting at first. We understood that restaurants get busy and were happy to be patient. Our order wasn't anything complicated. We ordered a salad and a sandwich, which made the wait even more surprising. We had tickets to an 8:15 movie, so around 7:30 we started getting concerned that our food still hadn't arrived. Even then, we didn't complain. At 8:00 p.m., we simply flagged down our waitress, explained that we had to leave, and politely asked her to cancel the remainder of our order. She apologized, took my credit card, and said she would take care of it. While we were waiting, we saw at least two other tables cancel their orders and ask for their checks after experiencing similar delays. About an hour and a half after we had been seated, our food finally arrived, even though we had already canceled it. We told the servers we no longer wanted it. By then, another 15 minutes had passed since we had given the waitress our credit card, yet we still hadn't received our check. We finally walked over to the bar to ask what was going on. That's when we learned our waitress had been holding onto our check so she could add the food to it. We explained, again, that we had canceled the order before it was ever served and would not be paying for meals we never received. Instead of understanding why we were frustrated after waiting over 90 minutes, she responded with attitude, which was honestly the most disappointing part of the evening. The manager overheard the conversation, apologized for the delay, but that was the extent of it. No offer to comp our drinks or appetizer, no attempt to make up for the experience, and no acknowledgment that we had spent over an hour and a half at the restaurant and left without the meal we came for. During that entire time, we received one round of drinks and an appetizer. No one offered another round of drinks, or provided any meaningful updates about our food. I understand that restaurants have difficult nights, and if the only issue had been a long wait, I probably wouldn't be writing this review. What made this experience so disappointing was how it was handled. We were patient from the moment we sat down, and simply asked to cancel our order because we had another commitment. After all of that, being met with attitude for refusing to pay for food that arrived only after we had canceled it, and seeing no real effort from the restaurant to make things right left us feeling like our experience simply didn't matter. We were genuinely excited to find a new local restaurant after moving to South Orange. Instead, our first visit was so disappointing that it will also be our last.

I have to say I was super disappointed the last time I went to get chicken here. The lights were…read moreout and the friers weren't working. It seemed they only had chicken. The fries weren't available either. The chicken tasted nasty snd not cooked enough. The waitress brought out the one chicken no fries and no salad. By the time we were done, she then brings out the salad and frijoles, $75 dollars later I brought the chicken home and had to finish cooking it. We ate plain rice while we were there. If your kitchen equipment isn't working , then shut down but dont make us spend money when you k ow it isnt top notch. What does that say about you..... that your customers are not priority.

Wonderful, authentic Peruvian food. Excellent service and convivial atmosphere. In addition to…read morestreet parking, small, private lot. Just perfect! Recommend, and will return! Thank you, Erica, for your professional, kind service!

Had a good dinner here while visiting in Livingston NJ No reservations needed and we were seated…read moreimmediately upon arrival. Nice old style Squared Wooden Bar ver similar to some in PA. I had the Sliced Steak Platter with French Fries , Broccoli and Gravy! Steak was cooked Med. The way I like it and the fries and broccoli were delicious as was the gravy. The better Half had the chicken parm with spaghetti and salad! She said the Chicken was on the tough side! Had to ask for sauce because it had very little. The service was good but and they were busy!

This is a local hotspot that seems to be stuck in a time warp. Absolutely old school décor with…read moreattentive service and damn good food. Wooden booths with thickly paneled walls scream late 70's-80's which is another reason why I love it. I wouldn't put their steaks in the same category as a Capital Grill or Morton's but at literally 1/2 the price they're a solid choice. Their lambchops, on the other hand, were spectacular; some of the best I've ever had. And the free salad was a really nice touch that has all but disappeared with the exception of diners. Bar is massive, wooden with a friendly team of well-seasoned bar tenders. All together a solid, and someone surprising choice that anyone is sure to enjoy.

This is a steakhouse and more. It has a bar and not BYOB…read more It is unpretentious and family oriented. It has indoor and outdoor seating The wine list is not extensive, but there is something for everyone with reasonable pricing. On a prior visit with a larger party we had a Cakebread Cab that was slightly more than $100. They have wines by the glass too, as well as several interesting cocktails too including a Macha Tea one. The service is always pleasant and accommodating. The host/owner when present is likewise. This night we had two appetizers. These were the fried calamari and the shrimp tempura. Both are favorites that we have had on every one of our three visits. Both are reasonably sized and really good. The shrimp tempura is pretty spicy, so just be aware. The mains were a filet mignon, the bacon-wrapped filet mignon, and a lobster tail. The bacon-wrapped filet comes with sides of steamed veggies and scalloped potatoes. The other filet came with a few thinly shredded onion rings, which are unlike the regular side order. The tail did not have a side, but the creamed spinach, which is loaded with meat too (believed to be bacon and prosciutto) and is terrific, was ordered. This just represents a small sampling of the menu. There are several different cuts and sizes of steaks and many sides and appetizers from which to choose. There are also several children's offerings. All in all it's pretty darn good. It's not the best place we've ever dined, but it is very good and when considering the offerings, the service, and the value, it's a "family" 5-star experience.

My wife and I dined at Del Monico on Valentine's Day. We hadn't dined here in several years - and…read morenow realize what we were missing. The menu has something for everyone. We shared the pupu platter appetizer. Sesame chicken skewers. Filet skewers. Pork wontons. Swordfish wontons. Garlic shrimp. Cole slaw. Everything was absolutely delicious. This is a MUST appetizer when we return. My wife had the chicken with prosciutto and cheese. Nice portion and very tasty. I had an 8 ounce filet - cooked to a perfect medium rare with a nice char. Not too many places where you can get a filet for $35. Tender. Tasty. I also got the horseradish mashed potatoes - great choice - nice kick. Service was warm and attentive. Food came out promptly. Water refilled often. Zero issues. This is the meal we envisioned for a special night out. Five stars well earned.