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    Restaurant Serenade

    3.9 (284 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndAmerican, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
    Closed 5:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Upscale
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Lemon Cake Desert
    Jim S.

    I really want to love this place. The couple of things I think that can really improve are the following: 1. Different music in the bar area (It should have its own vibe and with football playing in a bar area you don't need the same music you have in the diner dining area) They can totally co-exist as two different scenes. 2. A couple of typical French Bistro classics would go a long way. a. French Onion Soup b. Beef Bourguignon c. Sole almondine d. Bouillabaisse e. Duck a L'Orange f. Steak Au Poivre 3. I know this restaurant has done really well over the last 25 years + but I m just trying to add some things for the next range age group. The chef is very good and I enjoy his new Instagrams. I think with the social media and slight additions to the menu they could definitely add more new clients! I appreciate the fact that they have been successful for many years and wish the same for the future.

    Ms F.

    I enjoy seafood, but I wouldn't necessarily come here for the seafood. I enjoy risotto, but not here. Stellar plating, but items on the menu seem like a hit or miss. I can see why the server recommended the burger over the shrimp. The shrimp risotto was salty. The risotto itself had a salty flavor that seemed to overpower the creaminess. The shrimp itself was too salty. I ordered the salad which was so so and a little over salted. L1 larger heirloom tomato with 1 fried mozzarella ball. Wish it had more than just 1 mozzarella stick. A bit of a salty letdown. I came the day before and the items I ordered tasted better than today's. I recommend their steak with the fries. Very tender steak, not overdone with grilled/roasted veggies. I enjoyed the gnocchi- the prosciutto wasn't dry and the asparagus was grilled nicely. So I would give this place a 4 Stars if you shyed away from their seafood entrees.

    Mauricio T.

    Amazing food, amazing experience! Service is spectacular, recommend! The people who works there knows about the food and services, they help you to order what you like and the food is the best!

    Michael M.

    Service was impeccable. Staff very attentive and caring. Loved the furnishings, chairs were comfortable. Had price fix sample menu for $79. Included soup, appetizer, entree, dessert and coffee. Waiter was kind enough to do substitutions of fishes for lent. Will be returning

    Crab Cake
    Uzma K.

    This restaurant was very nice, elegant and perfect for special occasion. People sat really close to each other so we could overhear a lot of conversations, it's definitely an intimate setting. I enjoyed the food, it was good it could've used a little bit more seasonings but overall they used fresh ingredients and used that to their advantage for natural flavor in most things they used. The service was great and the food came out really fast which I was happy with! They brought me a scoop of ice cream with a candle in a espressso cup which was also a sweet touch. Overall good, solid place. Definitely should try if you haven't been for a special someone or a nice night out!

    Filet mignon
    Rikki H.

    We came on a Saturday night. There is a pre fixe menu in which you can do the sampling for a set price or choose from the menu an appetizer, entree and dessert pre fixe. My husband did the sampling with wine pairing. It was phenomenal. The food was perfect, but even more perfect was the service. This restaurant had the most attentive service my husband and I have experienced in a really long time. Our sparkling water glasses were never empty, bread was provided as needed, the wait staff checked on us frequently between each course. Everyone on staff seemed to work as a team. Superb! We will definitely be back! Pictures attached are of the salmon with quinoa dish that was on the sampling menu and the filet mignon.

    Kimberly S.

    This was our first visit and all I can say is excellent. We made a reservation for 2 and Mike was our server totally top notch. I ordered a Cosmo to start and it was delicious.... made perfectly... some delicious sourdough rolls and butter upon request.... so good For our app we split the cauliflower steak... This was so unique and tasty, especially the sauce... definitely get this. For entrees... I had the filet mignon, medium cooked perfectly served with potato purée, Roasted carrots and red wine sauce.... So delicious... My hubby Had the Swordfish with the Lobster risotto, he said it was one of the best he's ever had. Perfectly cooked and flavorful... For dessert they have one of the best pastry Chefs in the area. Definitely don't skip dessert here.... We had the lemon Chiffon cake the cream in this cake was wonderful... already thinking of when we can go back... So needless to say I don't give out many 5 stars but this I would give more. Also We got a chance to meet Chef James, he's the best and his wife Nancy so friendly and welcoming... I can't wait to return... Definitely make a reservation and get here ASAP!

    Two delicious Paper Plane cocktails
    Angela S.

    For our early 20th anniversary dinner we went to Serenade, the restaurant we've been going to since getting married! It's our favorite celebration spot and it never disappoints! Food was fabulous as always, cocktails wonderful; we ordered Paper Planes cocktails to start, the caviar tasting was delicious, oysters are my hubby's choice, the tortellini and steak frites just amazing! The warm chocolate tart just so yummy and it was so nice that they acknowledged our anniversary too! Highlight of the evening was chatting with Chef James.. he's the owner as well as executive chef and he took the time to come over to thank us for supporting them throughout the years.. we so enjoyed talking to him it made our anniversary dinner even more special!

    Dinner time!
    Brittany M.

    I came here for a business dinner. It is very upscale and the service was great. I started off with The Stone Fence cocktail, featuring apple pie whiskey, bourbon, and apple cider- it was a nice warming cocktail, perfect for a chilly fall or winter night. I then ordered a salad off of the specials menu, it was very fresh and it had a good mix of lettuce and other ingredients- my favorite part was a toasted breaded goat cheese that came with it- so delicious. For my meal I had the t-bone steak special and it was flavorful however I felt it wasn't as juicy as it should have been. It also came with a potato pancake and the best roasted vegetables I've had to date. Lastly, we had dessert which was amazing. There was a lemon tart special which I enjoyed the most, and pretty much ignored everything else on the table lol. 5/5

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    Each selection was beautifully decorated and presented, followed by a most enjoyable delicious meal!

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    The best restaurant in the area. It is called the CEO capital of NJ. I like they renovated their sitting area from years ago.

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    Always a good experience. Very nice menu and service is consistently good. The setting is always casually elegant.

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    Excellent food and service, will absolutely go back again,wine was also excellent. Staff very friendly

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