I met up with my besties and had the best evening! I started with a passion fruit speciality…read morecocktail and enjoyed the free chips and salsa. There is a full bar which is huge and can make any drink you wish. They have some excellent specialty cocktails. We ordered the guacamole and chips before ordering delicious entrees. We also got the corn and split it so we had room for dinner. I had the rib eye special with a chimichurri sauce, spinach mashed potatoes, and veggies. The steak was perfectly medium rare and the sauce was perfection. I never had spinach mash before but felt good about getting some extra iron in my carbs. I didn't love the zucchini, (weird taste) but the other veggies were fine. My friend picked the burger and fries to satisfy their beef craving. The fries were crispy and perfect while my friend said her burger was excellent. Other friend went for the salmon and veggies, she enjoyed it and had to bring some home because it was a big serving. Last friend got the chicken rice bowl special and opted for grilled chicken instead of fried. They were super accommodating about making changes so we had exactly what we wanted. Again, big portion so she is excited to have lunch tomorrow. The music is very lively and the service is excellent. Be sure to stop in but do make reservations. We decided to grab dessert and had the lemon raspberry cake plus some of the homemade sorbet. One cappuccino and a cup of tea made us all happy and we enjoyed a nice leisurely meal. My friends had not been here before and we all plan on coming back soon. There was valet parking, so be aware and bring some cash for tips if you are so inclined.

***2 1/2 stars***…read more It's rare that I have a mediocre experience where I actually want to go back to the place to give it another shot. I came here yesterday for a post-Odyssey meal with my top-tier chum from the Kingdom of Sussex around 3:30pm. We found this place by playing one of my favorite games, Yelp Roulette, where you scroll through the nearby activity feed and just pick a place that shows up on there. You can really get burned doing that, or find an interesting spot you wouldn't have otherwise stumbled upon. This one was a little column A, a little column B. The overall space is what Norte 175 really has going for it - it's a really cool building, and they've done some edgy interior decorating. It's super spacious and definitely a place I could see myself coming back for drinks in the future. My chum got a margarita but I'm in training so had to forego - arguably, maybe that was the issue; comparing notes, the drink was probably the best item either of us had, and I didn't get it. And it IS a tequila bar. I did get a diet soda, which had solid carbonation, so there's that at least. Neither of us were insanely hungry (we had a bit of fuel before our three-hour movie screening) so we split three apps - the guac, the chicken quesadilla and the grilled octopus. None of them were particularly noteworthy. Palate preference, but the guac had way too much stuff in it for me; I like a smooth, avocado-forward guac, not obscenely chunky with tons of onions guac. The octopus was not the best - texture is really important with that dish, and this one was way too chewy. The accompanying sauce didn't do enough to negate that for me. And the quesadilla was just okay; a bit bland and could probably use some kind of aioli sauce in it, or perhaps more seasoning overall with the chicken. It was fine and the best of the three, which sadly isn't saying much. We also got the raspberry lemon mousse cake (well, pretty much I did - my chum had literally one bite to be polite). As you can see from the attached, it doesn't look like anything like its stock photo on the menu, which is worth noting - still looks fine but given how different it looks in person, arguably false advertising on some level. If you're thinking about getting it, I'd rely on customer photos versus the menu if the optics are important to you. Tasty but a little too sweet - they doubled down, essentially, on the tartness, which made it a bit overwhelming, but I could easily see a lot of people being into this. The service was just okay. Our waitress did stop by occasionally but just didn't seem to be in a great mood. It honestly felt like a bit of an imposition to ask her for anything. Obviously could have just been having a bad day, but when your primary responsibility is hospitality dot dot dot. She wasn't mean by any stretch but I just wouldn't categorize her as pleasant. Is what it is. This place could really benefit from its location, literally five minutes from the Rockaway Mall - and this isn't an area with an enormous amount of options beyond the chains, so they have a legit opportunity to cash in if they can improve the food options. We'll see what happens in the future with round two.

I absolutely love this place. Since I've discovered it, I've come here twice. We ordered the…read moreAltoque Breakfast and Chicharron sandwich along with a latte and cono dulce with dulce de leite. The breakfasts were so filling, you are given a decent portion a the food is beyond delicious. This has become a weekly weekend treat for our family.

Sometimes you just feel like having a quick easy meal and empanadas fits the plan! I stopped in at…read morethe Altoque Cafe and picked up a few, along with a spinach pastry. The food was very good. With the chicken and beef empanadas, they serve spicy and creamy dipping sauces. I loved both, but they're not kidding with the spicy, it hits you! There's also a large display case of sweets and pastries which looked delicious. Next time, I'm coming back for that and the coffee! The store is in a strip mall on Rt 46. Plenty of parking, friendly service, and affordable prices. Some tables to sit at inside as well.

Rocco is absolutely amazing! He has made every dining experience 5 stars. No matter the time or day…read morethe food is always amazing & his energy is top notch. He truly is a wonderful employee & so is the rest of the staff! Rocco has been so kind & has been serving my friends & I the last year & a half. Overall, Fudds is amazing, great vibes, wonderful staff & food is always fire.

We stopped in for a casual lunch and were blown away by the friendly service, quality of the food,…read moreand freshness of the toppings bar. The burgers were made to order and delicious! It was fun to sample the sauces and we enjoyed the milkshake a lot. It also seems incredibly family friendly with the small connected arcade. This would be a perfect spot for folks looking for something to do on a cold day! It was our first time coming, and we will be back.

COME HUNGRY! I came here to celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday with my husband's family…read morerecently. There were 6 of us and we split the Efsane Family Special for 4 people and added lamb chops thinking we wouldn't have enough food lol the special also came with dessert but my sister-in-law also ordered a rice pudding. The 6 of us could've easily had the family special for 4 without ordering anything else - there was so much food and we had leftovers to take home!! For context, we all eat a LOT so to say we had leftovers is saying a lot! Quantity aside, the food itself was delicious. The bread is served fresh and steaming hot, the dips are delicious and flavorful, meat is seasoned and cooked perfectly (the chicken shish and lamb adana are my favorites), and the bitter black tea and sweet baklava are a perfect way to end the meal. I left there stuffed and so happy! The staff was also very friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back!

My son and I had lunch on Sunday (3/1/26) and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We were greeted warmly…read moreand given menus and had ample time to decide: we chose a shepherd salad and cheese rolls for appetizers (and were given a balloon bread); Dave had Iskender kebab and I ordered lab pide (and took lahmacun home). The food was delicious, and the servings were generous. Efsane is a big space with ample seating, and nicely decorated. There is plenty of parking out front. It has a great vibe to round out the picture. I plan to return, and recommend Efsane.

Aside from the great food, the staff was TOP NOTCH!! Warm, inviting and attentive…read more Now the food. Fajitas were a great combo of shrimp, beef and chicken with loads of tasty vegetables, side of rice and beans. My wife had shimp quesadilla that was equally as good. Oh, and the margaritas was good. Not too sweet. Portions were generous enough that we both went home with extra. We left saying that this was among the best Mexican food in the area. One downside was that although we were told, a second bowl of chips had an upcharge.

Group friendly Mexican spot. I came here for a work party and there was another large group near us…read moreso this place definitely has group dining down. Beautiful and festive decor sets the mood and everyone gets a tablet menu but you still give your order to the staff. Complementary chips and salsa hit the spot, but my Horchata tasted shy. I like mine richer and bolder with the cinnamon. Then their Signature Tortilla Soup that has chicken in it tasted just okay. The chicken leaned dry and the tortilla was scarce. My coworkers raved about this place so I need to order better next time. NOTES/TIPS: **Great service **Small lot, clean restrooms

We ordered the lo mein combo platter, the beef pho, and the brisket Bahn Mi. The lo mein platter…read more(lo mein, fried rice, egg roll) was just okay for me. Everything tasted very salty. I did like that they threw in some free fried beef dumplings, though! The Bahn Mi was very tasty and the baguette was very soft and fresh. The Pho was what I was most excited for, but I found it to be just okay. The broth was not as rich as I would have hoped. My husband is Vietnamese and his mom/family make some great pho, with heaps of interesting greens and herbs thrown in, so my hopes were pretty high. We did not dine in, but my husband picked up the food. He said the inside of the restaurant was very nice and clean, and he found the service to be very friendly, so I would potentially return and order a bahn mi and stick to the Vietnamese food.

I wish the Viet food was better. I've been twice and left disappointed. The last time I had the…read moresmoked brisket and it was completely void of smoke or the sweet succulent fat that should be on brisket. This was a Bahn Mi sandwich. Dry without any sauce of any kind save for a plastic packet of sirracha and hoisin. and the bread needed more snap. It wasn't very good. I'm sorry. That brisket really wasn't very memorable. Maybe their Chinese offerings are better.

Rather mediocre. I ordered a lunchbox. There seemed to be little passion, if any, put into…read morepreparing this lunchbox. I expect to get good food when I pay for a meal. If the restaurant isn't interested in preparing a good meal, it shouldn't be open for lunch. I was very disappointed; I cook at home, and I wouldn't be too proud of serving such a meal. The rice was rather bland. The broccoli wasn't even warm and the chicken seemed tired. Salad was pretty good. Nice enough service. Good jazz soundtrack played softly, a plus. With so many restaurants around, I won't bother going back to this one.

Ordered takeout and glad they're open on a holiday! I ordered the gyoza and "american" sashimi…read moreplatter with miso soup. The gyoza was crispy and tasted like any other gyoza. The miso soup looked a little darker than I expected and upon tasting it, the base was sweeter than other miso soups I have had. I didn't care for the sweetness and expected my soup to be more savory. The sashimi was decent and had good thickness to each slice but the pieces were a little narrow. Overall I had an ok experience with takeout but would probably prefer some other options in the area.

My sweetie and I were in the mood for brews, wings and beer. Throw in a couple of shots and some…read moregreat rock music and it's the perfect Friday night! Our server and bar tender were very attentive and we got to watch the Olympics on the many screens. People were generally happy and it was a terrific vibe. They have live music on occasion but the bar menu and craft brews are from local breweries. Stop in and enjoy a few Hubby got the smokehouse burger and I got the jalapeño burger (my picture was blurry-sorry). Omg, their fries are amazing!

Excellent food and such a fun vibe! I loved the signage and murals. The bartender was great, very…read morefriendly and attentive despite being the only 1 working behind the bar plus waiting the tables. The southwest chicken wrap, fries, and voodoo chicken sandwich were all great. There is a pool table and a lot of TVs. We would definitely return here!