Such a lovely experience - wonderful service and delicious food. We were a large group and they were so accommodating and helpful with setting up our menu. Pretty ambiance, romantic so great for dates etc. Would definitely go back! read more

Although reservations were a bit challenging to make, it was worth the wait. The staff were extremely friendly, accommodating, professional and knowledgeable. We were made to feel very welcome and comfortable. Kudos to a well-run establishment! The food went beyond expectations and Chef Jamie Knott is to be commended. My dietary challenges were addressed with no fuss. I ordered the the side artichokes as an appetizer; and as I am unable to have cheese, they were prepared with butter, lemon and lovely seasoning - very tasty. I had the halibut special which was cooked to perfection. I was asked the doneness preference which surprised me as even in the best seafood establishments this is never asked. I don't like overdone halibut, but slightly moist but firm. It was delightful and utterly delicious! Such flavor! My husband ordered the Spanish octopus appetizer which was so tender and so tasty. His entre consisted of the lamb chops which were cooked to a lovely tender pink and were delectable. We split the mini chocolate cakes which were yummy! Service was spot on - all you had to do was look up if you needed something, and our server was there. I can't say enough about how wonderful everyone was. All in all, a wonderful experience. read more

I love Saddle River Inn. My husband and I have been here a few times and went again last night to celebrate our first wedding anniversary and 9 year together. I swear it gets better every time! Reservations are hard to get but well worth the hassle. The inside of the restaurant is stunning with its barn feel making it rustic and cozy. The waiters are some of, if not the most friendly we have ever encountered. It's BYOB, which adds to its charm. The food is incredible and last night was no different! Their bread selection is fresh and always wonderful and last night was served with a lavender rosemary butter. I had picked multigrain and it was so unbelievably satisfying. To start we got the specials of soft shell crab and the foie gras and their kale Cesar salad. The salad they split into two portion for us and it was the best Cesar salad I have ever had because the Cesar dressing was made with anchovies and it gave that hint of flavor you want without being overpowering. The soft shell crab was fried to perfection and the light breading around it had a slight sweetness which complimented the crab well. The foie gras was the star of the show per usual as we get it every time we go. Last night it was served on a waffle with blueberry compote/sauce and a peanut butter drizzle... INSANE! I could live on their foie gras alone. For dinner I got their duck dish, which I've had before and it's a stunner. The duck was so succulent and juicy it melted in my mouth. The crispy rice on top is incredible soft of the inside and crispy hard on the outside. The lomein noodles underneath the duck and the sauce further provide a flavor punch that you want to continue enduring! My husband got the pork chop which is his usual and it's the juiciest pork you'll ever have, very much why it's his go to dish here. The slaw on top has a hint of spice but the freshness of the peppers shine through and make you feel like you're walking through a field of fresh peppers. we also ordered the truffle fries as a side for the first time and they were crispy and doused in truffle flavoring. I couldn't stop eating them. For dessert we got the peanut butter mouse and it was light and fluffy and had a nice tang from the raspberry jam. In the past we've also gotten the wagyu steak tartare for an appetizer as well, which I had to give a note too on this review because it's just that good. The meat is fresh and the egg yolk is perfect and amber orange. The caper on top adds the perfect hint of saltiness to the dish as well. Worth every penny! big shout out to the waiter we had last night, Matt. He was one of the nicest we've had and he helped guide us to some of the wonderful culinary decisions we made last night. He also was happy to take as many pictures of us as we wanted some he even recommended himself! Saddle River Inn is stellar food, impeccable service and will not at all disappoint. It will stun you! Go make a reservation now and enjoy a night in foodie heaven. read more

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Finally able to make a reservation (30 days in advance) we came here for our 30th anniversary. Overall... this is a very special restaurant and a great place to celebrate. We very much enjoyed the 'barnyard rustic' appearance of the place while still very cozy. Every dish we tried was very good or excellent, which one would expect as the prices are a bit steep. But you are getting quality with the appetizers as much as the entrées. To start, we ordered 3 appetizers. I would have liked to try them all, but since we were celebrating a special anniversary... we dialed it back and only had 3. The kale Caesar salad was truly amazing... Very fresh and tender leaves of kale in an amazing dress. Loved it. I loved the Hamachi crudo, which is really just a VERY delicious tuna salad... with a bunch of tiny quail eggs on top. My wife felt there was too much mayo, which did not bother me at all. Now the Waygu steak tartare... with shallots, mustard, capers and quail egg was also delicious. The Waygu steak itself was pretty much non-existent. 7 TINY pieces of Waygu for too much money. Ok, it's Waygu... I get it, but Listen, I don't have a problem paying a bit more for a specialty dish, but this dish could have more of what's advertised on the menu. Our entrées were the "Gold Label" skirt steak for the Mrs. while I went for their veal chop. Both served with delicious mashed potatoes and perfectly cooked asparagus. The meats were perfectly cooked to medium rare and were as tender a piece of meat as I've ever had. Both were simply delicious. Service here is also "top shelf"... very prompt and cordial. We're both looking for a reason to come back to sample more of this wonderful menu. read more

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elegant atmosphere, exceptional food, and top-notch service. Perfect place for a special dinner.

Food was good as always. Id say a few of the dishes needed a tad bit of salt or more to the dish (the sea bass). Leo was a great server, very knowledgeable and friendly. I always love coming here! read more

We have been wanting to go here for like 20 years.finally went for our daughters birthday. Everything was perfect. Nick our waiter and stefan his boy apprentice took incredibly good care of us. The caviar service was great.every dish was great. The duck was great, a tad salty but still great. The cavatelli bolognese was really good. The shrimp risotto also great. Chocolate cakes for desert were perfect. Make sure if you come that your reservation is for seats inside, you dont want to sit outside in a big tent at such a nice place,or maybe you do, so you choose. You get new silver wear for each course so dont try to take any, they count that stuff. I know some of you souvenir hunters out there be trying to upgrade your home collection read more

Saddle River Inn - New American Near Me - Saddle River, New Jersey

It's not a bad want to be however I can prepare courses far better, saving money, fine wine and no snobs

One of the most intimate & romantic restaurants in NJ. The menu is eclectic with a twist on classical executions. While the focus is on meat, the Scallops were very good as was the unique twist on Szechuan Noodles appetizer. The Dover Sole entrée was overly bathed with a lemon butter sauce; contrary to a more traditional simplistic style. Their bread is from the exclusive and expensive Baltazar Bakery and the slices are thin and served one at a time. The flavored butter on it can really make the bread appreciated. Bread is not automatically replenished and it gets annoying to ask for more, "please". Because I saw the menu as limited, it was difficult to make a selection. The wonderful part of the restaurant is the quaint romantic feel; and the elegance as well as the wait staff, unless being seated near a table of six or more as it can get noisy. I can't understand why a large group would come to a quiet, civilized, romantic restaurant, and inadvertently be annoying to other guests unless they're all in love with each other. First timers, be aware, BYOB. read more

One of the best meals we ever had. Had high hopes and we finally got a reservation day/time--so worth it. We are big fans of the chef's jersey city restaurants so came in excited to try to the style. Order: For appetizers, we split the noodle dish and the lobster toast. My husband isn't the biggest seafood fan and he loved the toast. It was so fresh. Noodles are amazing, very similar to all the dishes we love from Cellar 335. Mains, we had the house filet dish which comes with this insane glaze/white sauce together. I couldn't even articulate how much I liked this--perfect steak and the sauce was completely unique and wonderful. Husband had the bolognese and it was delicious. We shared some roasted artichokes on the side. I'm a huge artichoke fan and these were easily some of the best I've had--simple and yet so tasty. Dessert we split the peanut butter mousse and I was a bit hesitant ordering this after such a large meal as peanut butter things can sometimes get too dense. It was the opposite--light, not too sweet and perfect density. A really perfect ending to the meal. Ambiance of the Inn was intimate and cozy. BBOB is a nice touch. On-site parking in a nice area of Saddle River. Overall, amazing experience. read more

Here's the deal: it's a special place !! The ambiance and service are worthy of that special occasion type of dinner! They offer some outstanding specials that coincide with what is seasonal ! Love that it's a BYOB!! Appetizers of crab cake and haramichi were delicious!! Also the special app of stuff zucchini flowers w/ lobster was great. Wish there was more lobster in filling. The filet o the menu was outstanding and perfectly cooked !! The lobster Risotto was watery & disappointing. Perhaps just a bad night for that .... Overall it's worth the experience... Absolutely go! I'd go again ... good luck getting a table tho ! read more

Really cannot emphasize how amazing this place is. Always consistently delicious. Great go to when they can accommodate. kudos to chef!

Ok. It's my first time at saddle River inn and I get why this restaurant is always busy and difficult to get reservations. Overall, food and service is excellent. We had crab cakes and one dish I can't recall the name as appetizers. I would say crab cakes is a must. Full of crabs that are moist and crusty on the outside. One of the better crab cakes I had. The other appetizer is good but I would choose crab cakes. For main course, we had halibut and lobster. Both were excellent and I highly recommend both dishes. We had desert but I would say it wasn't anything special. I will certainly come back and try different dish. read more

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I've been dying to come here, for years, so it pains me to say that this place wasn't good!! The service is OUTSTANDING! My water and wine glass was never empty! It was amazing! Everyone knew it was our wedding anniversary and was so so kind. And the decor was on point! It was so rustic and intimate. On to the food... the best part of our entire meal were the Brussels sprouts and coffee.... Nothing was hot! Everything was weirdly warm like it was sitting under a heat lamp rather than straight from the stove. The pork chops were not good! Flavorless. The "truffle" French fries were tiny, skinny frozen French fries (worse than a fast food joint) with a tiny side of truffle sauce that didn't taste like truffle (for $11). (I also think we got the bottom of the frozen a bag of fries so they were extra tiny.) My husbands filet was your average filet mignon (for $49!) Also, their bread pudding was not good!!! It didn't have any flavor. But the Nutella ice cream was solid! read more

We love coming here! We have had a couple of recent reservations here and the food is always good. Our server remembered what we ordered last time and was able to use that to give us new recommendations. Our most recent visit we ordered the Foie Gras and the Tempura soft shell crab to start. The Foie Gras is on a waffle with blueberry compote and a spicy peanut butter. It sounds a little strange but the flavors together are phenomenal! I also really enjoyed the tempura soft shell crab. They had the perfect crunch to them, and were served over a nice bed of greens. For dinner I had the Duck, which was perfectly cooked and had the best sauce on the duck and the noodles. My husband got the wagyu steak and our server Matt recommended the truffle mashed potato's to go with it. I wish we had gotten dessert but we had to stop somewhere after. I'll be back in a couple of weeks, and definitely not skipping dessert this time! read more

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I was invited to dinner with my sister and everything was great accept for the very end. We were seated at 530 pm and only one other table was in the restaurant this evening. We had a nice meal was a bit rushed but went with the flow. When the waiter put the bill down we were still talking and he came back about after maybe ten minutes around 715 and said you done with the bill? And then we said we are still working on desserts. He proceeded to say we need the table and tapped on the table where the bill was and said we need the table i just want you to know. I called his name to clarify what i thought i heard and was ignored. When he came back for the bill i asked what did you say about the table? I said i never heard of such a thing after an hr and half to be told with a tap on the table that we need the table. Meanwhile the same table that was there from the beginning were still there uninterrupted. Very surprised as this has been an amazing place in the past. I even engaged my wife there and the staff was off the charts. Hopefully this is a one off, but please bring back the classy ambiance that the Saddle River inn once was and give your patrons time to enjoy it! read more

My date (who's birthday we were celebrating) and I have been working through the list of NJ top 30 restaurants and boy are we glad we finally got to Saddle River Inn! It took us about two months to get a reservation but it was well worth the wait. The ambiance is romantic yet rustic. The noise level was a bit energetic when we first arrived however as the night wore on it become more even toned. The servers were very personable; one (whom I am drawing a blank on her name at the moment) was very attentive in both pouring drinks as well as checking on if our dishes had apples (as I'm allergic), the other, Tye, was very knowledgeable about the menu and throughly helpful while we were deciding what to order. Now for the food... Complimentary starters: we received an amuse bouche (watermelon tomato gazpacho) as well as a choice of fresh bread Appetizers: my date ordered the Spanish Octopus and was very happy with it's flavor profile as well as portion size. I ordered the Wagyu Steak Tartare and was honestly blown away by the complexity of flavors (I wish this was something I could eat everyday) and the portion was large enough that we could've split it. Entrees: while it was a dilemma on which of us would order the Maribar (we like to order different foods especially our first time at a new restaurant to maximize sharing) as it was my date's birthday I conceded, so he lucked out with a perfectly cooked medium-rare filet mignon. While he enjoyed his entree I savored the Alaskan Halibut and I honestly couldn't tell you the last time I had a fish this perfectly cooked before. Dessert: since it was a birthday we couldn't skip dessert! The two of us split an order of sorbet. You get three (cantaloupe ball sized) scoops and we chose raspberry, peach, and banana. Not only did they put a little candle in the sorbet, they also brought us complimentary petit fours. Lastly we capped off the evening with a double espresso for my date and a pot of Earl grey tea for myself. We will be back for sure! read more

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This local restaurant is not a customer friendly location. I have been a resident of USR now 15 years and at one time they accommodated the locals with making reservations. I would consider myself and my family during the first 10 years avid customers and always getting reservations during the weekends or holidays. Today it's impossible getting any reservation and the website for Open Table is not reliable. The rules they have established are complex, i.e. cant make any reservation less then 30 days. Even when you wait the 30days you still can't get the reservations you would like. Somehow the times or the dates you choose are all taken, not sure how that is possible when you start early in the morning of the 30th day. Forget calling the Inn and speaking to someone and asking to accommodate you. Rude and never accommodating! I would avoid the aggravation and there are other restaurants in the area that are more friendly and accommodating. read more

We were given a gift certificate for The Saddle River Inn and just couldn't figure how to get a reservation. Legit I made our reservation at 2:30am when I knew slots would be open on Open Table. Worth dropping a star? No. But understand why it's done. They aren't open every day and in a 230 year old barn, there's only so much you can do with seating. A tad tricky to find the barn but very cute and unique place. Our server was Nick who has been there 10 years. He was excellent. All of the staff was great. The food however was the standout. We got the lobster ravioli which was such a unique presentation. Very plentiful. We also got the filet mignon which was very tender and cooked perfectly. Lastly we got the duck which, wow. The presentation alone made it the winning dish of the dinner. Dessert also was out of this world. Chocolate cake and the peanut butter mousse. BYOB is a huge plus!! Highly recommend SRI for a special occasion. It was wonderful. read more

Saddle River Inn - New American Near Me - Saddle River, New Jersey

My favorite restaurant in North Jersey. It is a beautiful place with stellar food. The service is as good as it gets and to top it all off, it's BYOB. Make an occasion of it and bring your best bottle of wine to commemorate whatever it is you want to celebrate lately. Having been here countless times, I can confidently tell you to order anything on the menu and you will go home talking about how great your meal was in the car and for days/weeks thereafter. Enjoy! read more

Certain places can be quite challenging to assess. They excel in virtually every aspect - the cuisine is truly outstanding, the service is spectacular, and even the coffee is exceptional. Although the experience comes at a steep price, you unquestionably sense the value it offers. The server, in particular, made me feel right at home and at ease. I was astonished that he remembered me even after a nearly one-year hiatus, along with the table we had previously occupied. His extensive knowledge of the cuisine and his evident passion for it make it easy to trust his recommendations. At times, it felt more natural to let him make the decisions, given the incredible array of options available; it's challenging to make a wrong choice. The chef's choice of ingredients is exceptional, providing a strong foundation for the dishes. However, to truly make the flavors shine, a high level of culinary skill is required. This can leave you wondering whether it's the chef's skill or the exceptional ingredients that are responsible for the remarkable dishes. I truly wish they would introduce a tasting menu, as I believe it would add an exciting element to the experience, perhaps as a special offering one night a week or once a month. Nonetheless, no matter when you visit, it is bound to be a great experience, especially for special occasions. read more

My wife & I love coming here. It is our go to place when we are able to get away for the evening. From start to finish, they always execute flawlessly. read more

The high hopes of enjoying a special meal at this supposedly sought-after restaurant were quickly dashed by services that were slightly unfriendly. That would have been tolerated if the food was fantastic. But that was far from the case. Two appetizers and two entries were all overpowered by strong and less-than-sophisticated sauces that are usually telltales of a mediocre restaurant and a potential sign of a chef that isn't confident to let the food speak for themselves. The hype just isn't reflective of the reality. Either the hype has been artificially created by brilliant marketing, or there is a change in ownership or kitchen staff. Whatever it is, something doesn't add up. Sadly but certainly, will not go back. read more

Won't Be Back :-((( This is the second time we have been disappointed with our dinner this year. What is good is the waitstaff. But that is mostly where the good news ends. Appetizers are all OVERLY dressed. Drenched in sauce. The flavor profile is good but the amount of oil and dressing is overwhelming and drowns the subtle flavor of their main ingredients. Szechuan noodles greasy, crab app way too much dressing, small burrata serving was hidden successfully under a large portion of over dressed greens. Hamachi was the best of all apps. Now the cook on the proteins. We ordered 2 lamb chop dinners cooked medium and one Maribar filet mignon. One lamb chop meal was served nearly raw and had so much fat that I wasn't able to cut it with a steak knife! All of the pieces on my dish were the same. The fat wasn't rendered at all (no photo, sent the dish back, wasn't edible). The second lamb dish (pictured) was served rare and was chewy. Very fatty and since it was served so rare, unpleasant to eat. The Maribar which was ordered medium-rare was served rare to almost blue. That has been a go-to dish for us, but the last 2 times it wasn't cooked properly and the meat wasn't as tender as in past years. Eats like a lower quality steak. Ice cream desserts were good. The chefs seem to have lost a deft hand in the prep and cook of their meals. Poorly cooked proteins and a heavy hand in preparation of appetizers for a restaurant of this caliber is unacceptable. Once can be excused as a bad night, twice with same issues is game over. Very sad to lose one of our favorite restaurants. Hope the owners take a good look at the kitchen and make the necessary adjustments to bring it back to its previous gold standard. read more

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Amazing food! Everything was cooked to perfection, the dining experience was phenomenal. read more

Saddle River Inn - New American Near Me - Saddle River, New Jersey

Go here! BYO and check out this place for an impeccable and impressive outdoor dining experience. Tents are heated but loved that walls are partially opened to allow for ventilation and a COVID free dining experience. Wished they had music but the Amazing lobster wontons that I could have ordered as a main were what I would come back for again anytime. The attention to detail on each dish will delight your palate. The biggest disappointment was that they ran out of truffles and I had ordered a truffle pasta for my main. They tried to improvise but it wasn't the same. However had some amazing truffle fries to satisfy that craving. read more

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Apparently this is a famous spot for all Bergen County folk but I never heard of it. There is a nice set up outside with a nicely decorated tent. It kind of looks like a wedding reception back there but they are doing the best they can with Covid around. Service was good but make sure you are not in a rush since it took a while to get our food. We ordered the Lobster agnolotti and it was ok. The flavors sort of all mixed into each other and the dish was a little bit of a mess. I liked the sesame noodles as an appetizer though and would definitely reorder that. It had good flavor and the noodles had just the right amount of sauce. As for the entree, the pork chop was one of the best I have had. It was unbelievably tender. The truffle garlic french fries are also some of the best fries I have had in a while. They were addicting and perfectly fried without an ounce of oily taste. My wife got the halibut and it was light and lovely. This spot also is byob which I didn't expect but it was an added bonus. Like I said the ambiance outside was cozy and they made it look nice. Prices were also reasonable and since its byob it helps you save a little on not getting overcharged for drinks. I would recommend and come back! Check it out. read more

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First, let me start by saying this was NOT my first time dining at the SRI. I've been visiting this restaurant for over 25 years with family and friends. Second, I can not speak poorly of the food or waiters, they are exceptional. My comments are on the overall atmosphere I experienced on April 12, 2015. Visiting the restaurant for a special occasion (80th birthday), was the plan. Upon arriving we were seated at a table for two in the rear section of the restaurant on the main floor. Within minutes, we were made aware of the large table of 10 seated behind us in the center of the restaurant. How were we made aware?? , with loud shouting and vulgarities being exchanged among the guests at the table! I ignored it thinking it was a momentary exchange. THAT was my first mistake. It NEVER stopped ! I requested a change of table and was told none was available. My dinner guest requested the manager to ask the group to "keep it down", to no avail. Diners near us were all rolling their eyes and expressing displeasure. This disruptive behavior continued for over 1.5 hours. It wasn't till the group left that a sigh of relief was heard by myself and the surrounding guests. We could FINALLY have a conversation and be heard without raising our voice! I ask anyone who is reading this review to consider my plight! 8:30 on a Saturday evening, a special occasion. Where could we go from here and celebrate the day. We were trapped! Received zero response from the management. Upon leaving, when asked how our evening was, we responded "not good,", management responded " is that my fault"?. YES, it was ! Beware, all who enter here. You'll enjoy the food and the waiter's attention but the atmosphere may be toxic. The Saddle River Inn has LOST its magic regarding ambience and feels more Red Lobster. read more

Great place excellent food and Ambiance Perfect for a date night you won't be disappointed read more

AMAZING!!!!! My wife and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary at this wonderful establishment. Based on the reviews I was expecting it to be really good. Folks!.... The food was out of this world! Waoooo. I can't finish this review due to over eating (too full to think straight). But I do highly recommend Saddle River Inn. read more

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To start, if you're planning a weekend dinner date or for anything over 2 people, plan far in advance if Saddle River is your restaurant of choice. As one of new jerseys top restaurants, they book up within hours of opening up their booking schedule. That being said, this is not my first rodeo at Saddle River, but I do have to say my previous experiences have been far more impressive. Don't get me wrong, the food speaks for itself , but a little touch of somethin was missing in some of the dishes that would completely wow your socks off. The special truffle dish was incredible while others lacked the flavorful depth that Saddle always had to offer. By the time a reservation on a weekend becomes available, I'm sure enough time will pass to come back and try again read more

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I can't really offer a review because I can never get a reservation. I have tried since before covid to use my gift card but they have limited windows to book and even when you meet the window they have nothing available. Even tried to use it at the Cafe but will not honor it because it's not on the same POS system Very frustrating. I suggest people skip gift cards from them. read more

I am so surprised by the high ratings for this restaurant. We were very disappointed. Making a reservation at this restaurant is unnecessarily difficult. No one picks up the phone majority of the time but even when they do, they are not accommodating at all. Nearly impossible to get a reservation online using OpenTable but no reservation beyond 30 days. When we finally get there, half the restaurant was empty...not sure why it was so difficult to get a reservation. Food and service was unexpectedly subpar. I will say majority of the staff looked pleasant except our waiter, who was just very unpleasant. We were very close to asking if it was possible to get another waiter. Then the food...overall subpar and I have to point out that it was probably the worst lamb chop and foie gras we have ever had. Such a shame because we were so looking forward to a wonderful experience...esp. since it took so long to get a reservation! read more

We loved this place! We came for a friends birthday and had a great time. The burrata & kale Caesar appetizers were delicious. I had the maribar filet and it was perfectly tender. Our waiter Ty was great too & very attentive. The peppermint ice cream was amazing. BYOB was also convenient. Inside was small but very cozy. We look forward to our next visit at Saddle River Inn. read more

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What a great place - first time there for my bday dinner on Friday. Service was great. You have to make a reservation a month in advance for primetime friday/Saturday times. Food was outstanding, the steak tartar was my favorite along with the maribar and scallop entree. The artichoke side was great too. Banana bread dessert was great too. Food was reasonably priced for the quality. read more

Saddle River Inn - Wagyu steak tartar was amazing. So was buratta - New American Near Me - Saddle River, New Jersey

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I've been to SRI about 10 times and the food, ambiance and service has always been spectacular EXCEPT the last 2 times the service has not been great. We went last week and like our prior visit 2 months ago the service wasn't up to the usual SRI standard. We constantly had to waive the waiters down to ask for anything. It seems like once the food order was placed they rely on the bus boys for everything. They seem to have 3 waiters that work the lower level and it's not enough. If they had 4 I think it would solve the problem otherwise they should be retrained to stay more engaged with their tables throughout the entire dinner. It's annoying to have to search for your waiter everytime you need something. I know SRI can do better. I want to point out that we had a different waiter on our last 2 visits and the service was equally poor compared to our past 8 experiences. I will definitely still go back as I know they will fix this and SRI is an amazing restaurant. read more

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Now we know why it is so hard to make a reservation at this place. The food and service were impeccable!! This is a must try if you've never been. Truly a wonderful experience. read more

The food is very good. The ambiance is small but nice. The service is excellent. It's of course very pricey, but that should surprise you unless you're a pop-in (which is unlikely haha). That being said, I knocked them down a star because I tried to move our reservation to 30 minutes later but they said we couldn't because they were booked. 30 minutes into our meal there were at least 3 tables open. Maybe they were no shows, but that's unlikely because they have a table hold fee. But then again, maybe the Uber rich don't care haha. Ah well, it's a great restaurant for a special occasion and we'll be back. read more

Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and incredible service by Tye ad Nick! Lovely outdoor tent setup! @lindaslist1 read more

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This kills me to write. My wife and I have been coming here once just about every other month for years now. This restaurant was one of the biggest factors in helping us adjust to the suburbs after moving away from NYC - arguably the greatest food city on earth. We'd look forward to our night at the SRI for weeks - either just the two of us or with friends + family. Without fail we would walk away from the meal raving about the food, service and ambiance. Unfortunately, our last few visits have been disappointing - with our most recent having been an absolute disaster. We always order 3-5 appetizers because it's nearly impossible to choose which ones to skip. Beef Sichuan Noodles, Crab Meat Salad, Beef Tartare, Hamachi Crudo, Foie Gras, etc. We always order the Bolognese as a mid-course. For entrees it's either the Mirabar, the Veal Parm Chop or something off the butcher menu. We never hold back. During our most recent visit we were surprised to meet a new waiter - we'd had the same 2 or 3 forever and this guy was someone we hadn't met before. He was nice enough - but a bit pushy on the upsell. I don't typically mind a confident waiter - but this was a lot. He talked us into trying a wagyu "surf and turf" special which was easily the most expensive item on offer that night (it was my birthday so we figured what the heck). The steak was a reasonably sized portion divided into exactly 7 pieces and served alongside 3 large tiger prawns. First of all - I know by definition surf and turf just means seafood + red meat - but for nearly $200 you better believe I was expecting wagyu + lobster - not the typical prawns they offer every night. Secondly - they were kind enough to portion out the steak for us onto two separate plates - only for my wife to discover a hair in her food after having eaten 1 of her 3 pieces. We called the waiter over and very quietly and politely showed him the offending hair and after an apology - he took the plate away and offered to send another of the same (we declined given the expected cook time). By the time he came over to offer dessert we had decided to skip the final course since they always bring cookies with the bill anyway. Our waiter insisted we order at least 2 things since the chef had offered to comp dessert as a courtesy for the ruined entree. I don't know about you - but that didn't line up for me. First - dessert is always free on your birthday - that's just a thing everywhere. Second - we didn't want two desserts - we ordered like 5 appetizers, a mid course and two huge entrees - but he basically forced us to order them anyway. Third - in what world does a restaurant of this caliber, at this price point not just comp the plate they brought out with a hair on it?? I know it's an expensive entree - and I know we ate some of it - but still - they know exactly how many times we've been there - and how much we spend. We're not complainers or repeat offenders - we weren't trying to pull one over on them. We just have high expectations for a place like this - especially a place so local to us that we very definitely expect to return to regularly... forever? After sending the waiter to speak with the chef - they brought us the bill and apparently had decided to discount the offending entree by 30%. That's right - because we had eaten 3 of the 7 pieces - they still charged us for most of the dish - AND they had fully charged us for dessert. Just a crazy, unforced error in my opinion. After a somewhat tense exchange the waiter ultimately decided to pull the desserts off the bill too but overall it just felt like amateur hour - at a place that should always feel like anything but. Would I say you should steer clear of this place? Absolutely not - you should 100% go. Just know that the waiter that serves you will definitely influence the type of experience you have (most of them are fantastic) - and also know that there are loads of amazing places to eat in Bergen county and it's just not fair to automatically say this is the best one anymore. read more