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    Sayola Restaurant

    4.1 (196 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Fancy "Filtered" water
    Paul H.

    The food was fantastic until we got the bill. They tried to charge us almost $40 for filtered water in a refillable bottle. When we challenged it, the managers explanation is that the free "Table water" is basically unfiltered water from the sink!! On top of that, he tried to further justify the cost because someone poured the water for us!! I really can't make this up!! So they offer 3 options: sparkling, filtered (not to be confused with sealed bottle water), and nasty unfiltered jersey sink water. Like, are you kidding me?!? In their defense, the manager did eventually agree to remove the egregious charge from the bill, but not before embarrasing himself with his mansplanation. Again the food and drinks are great, but don't order water unless you like paying for filtered water that you can't even confirm is filtered because it comes in a refillable bottle, haha!!

    Bea R.

    Let's start off with the ambiance. As soon as you walk in, you are surrounded by Spanish-inspired decor- arched doorway, ivy along the walls, rustic furniture, earthy tones, etc. This is a great choice for group celebrations or an intimate date night. They have live music on certain days and they also host flamenco shows. We had reservations for 9pm on a Friday night and were able to find street parking easily right across the restaurant. The host seated us immediately and I noticed it was pretty empty except for a few tables. The servers were all professional, courteous, and attentive. We received complimentary bread with a delicious kind of chimichurri sauce that I've never had before. Their dinner menu contains all of your Spanish classics along with an extensive drink menu consisting of wines and cocktails. Prices are on the higher end. I ordered: Red Sangria $12 - 5/5 You can't go wrong with a traditional Spanish sangria. Perfect blend of red wine and fruits. Pulpo a La Gallega $23 - 3/5 A bit disappointed in this appetizer. I usually order grilled octopus but I wanted to try something different. While the octopus was cooked well, there wasn't much flavor. The menu states that it is seasoned with "rock salt, olive oil, and paprika" but it was bland... we had to ask for lemons to add a kick of flavor. Churrasco (16 oz grilled skirt steak, cooked medium) $42 - 4/5 PORTION WAS HUUUUUUUUGE. I could only eat half and took the rest home. Although it was very tender, it was a bit greasy/oily but I still enjoyed it. The dish came with an assortment of vegetables, Spanish rice, and chips. I couldn't stop eating the chips! They were so crispy and light. I would definitely come back here to try more dishes - looking forward to the paella, seafood, and more sangria!

    Desiree F.

    I wanted a good happy hour and tried this restaurant! When I arrived I parked in their lot across the street. I walked into a cute restaurant. I was greeted and served by Gustavo the manager and one other server Fernando and they were nice. I ordered the red sangria which was good and the Camarones en Aioli which was so good with the warm bread. It was a good experience all in all!

    Chicken with chorizo, cheese & cream sauce special
    Cassie D.

    I enjoyed the decor at Sayola. It was typically Spanish, and there was a nice vibe to it. Service was great! Our server was very nice and friendly and tended to our needs. Now for the food... I was not very impressed by the flavor of the Pulpo a la Gallega, though the portion was plentiful. I ordered the chicken with chorizo special and it was really flavorful however, it was also quite oily. My boyfriend and his son ordered the Shrimp and Lobster special and the Langostinos. They both said that they were happy with their meal. The sangria was tasty though a bit on the sweet side. I plan on going to the other location in Montclair and watching the flamenco show. I will order a different appetizer and entree at that location.

    Black Squid Ink Black Paella

    Came here with family to celebrate birthdays. There were 16 of us. The restaurant is good and spacious. The waitress is very friendly and nice. She always ensure we are being served. The food was pretty good but some dishes were too salty. We had a great time. Thanks

    White sangria
    Carol F.

    From the moment I booked online to the day of reservation their attention was wonderful. Thank you to Gustavo who was on point w details . Now the food... 5 stars to all our appys. The cróquets were my favorite. The chorizo with onions were cooked perfectly. The octopus was soft and tasty. Entrees were also 5 star. The paella marinera, couldn't get enough of the rice. Soft and sticky on the bottom. The mariscada had sliced garlic pieces, tons of seafood and a delicious green sauce. Will def be back.oh! And it was flamenco night. What an lovely show. Sayola will be my new fav place.

    a plate of octopus with sauce
    Wei H.

    Nice local restaurant in Tenafly. Love their tapas. Very big portion. Muscles are ok but octopus and the combo (steak, chorizo, shrimp) are good. We order lobster/seafood combo as well. The sauce is the same is muscles' sauce. We should have order either or. The complimentary bread is warm and soft. One of the best! Also White sangria sent me over the roof!! So good.

    Nehal A.

    Very well decorated Spanish themed restaurant with legit atmosphere and experience of Spanish dine- in. We went for dinner on Saturday, and were lucky to get hold off one of the last few high tables. Almost all of the other tables of the restaurant were reserved. Their tapas items are in Appetizers section. These dishes are quite large, easily shareable between 3/4 people. We ordered the shrimp churizo combination , traditional octopus and mussels. We loved the shrimp churizo, the sauce is delicious. The octopus was a tasty dish too. The mussels and seafood marinara dishes were on the average side. The marinara dish comes with lobster, but unlike other upscale places, they don't break it for you. The lobster was also over cooked, it was hard to chew. We had a good service, but the food took ages to come out. They have a good drinks and a skilled bartender too .

    Fresh homemade potato chips served warm and crunchy with a light salty touch.
    Virginia T.

    Lived in this are for years and yet just recently found the time to dine at Sayola. My hubby and I had the opportunity to dine out our own this past weekend. It was last minute and wanted to try a place close by and intimate. I had Sayola bookmarked on Yelp and so glad I did!! I made a last minute reservation via Open Table, arrived a bit earlier and were pleased to be seated right away. We arrived around 6:20 and it was quiet and pretty empty. As soon as we walked in we knew we he made the proper choice for our evening dinner. Place wAs super cute, romantic, rustic, tasteful and just what we were looking for! We started with fried calamari, a pitcher of their red sangria and shared the Valencia Paella. The food was great! The sangria was fresh, large and good. Not too sweet, not too much ice and just the right amount of liquor. We thoroughly enjoyed the setting, the ambience, the service and the guests ranged from small groups of friends, double dates and regular dates like us. If you are seeking a loud place this is not the place for you. Will most definitely return! Thanks to our amazing server who was professional and did not rush us, yet provided the perfect amount of attention.

    Paella Valenciana
    Dan S.

    I went with my mom for my birthday. We went around 6PM and it was very quiet. The paella Valencia was quite yummy and I enjoyed their array of drinks.

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    She A.

    Came here on beautiful Sunday afternoon. Met up with three other girfriends for the buffet brunch. Pulled up to the restaurant to find plenty of street parking as well as a lot across the street. Surprised to come inside and not see any one else but us there for the entire time. Nonetheless the buffet was pretty tasty. I had the paella, salad, salmon. Paella was really good. Salad dressing was amazing. In addition, they had pork loin, chicken, omelets, pancakes, bacon and so much more. To drink, I had the white sangria. It was so good, we ordered a pitcher and did not regret it. It was the right amount of everything. Service, especially Fermando, was superb.

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    Like stepping into an old world vibe. Great service, classic ambiance, impeccable food and drinks. Very much worth the stop.

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    Food was good and will come back! Portion size was decent and really feel a spanish vibe.

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    The best place for a great steak and you will never leave this place full.. 10/10 The clams casino and the pulpo are great choices too.

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    I love their octopus, so good. Also the black paella. It's highly recommended and you won't regret it. Take it from me.

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    Food here is delicious. Price is reasonable and the service is very attentive. Recommend the Paellas.

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    Ask the Community - Sayola Restaurant

    Do they have e-mail or form to book the party? Or do we have to call the restaurant? I don't want to call because we're still shopping around.

    You can reserve a table online. If you google them you'll see a link that says "RESERVE A TABLE".

    Do they host parties? I'm looking to host a bridal shower. Any packages?

    Yes we do. Please contact the manager Sandra at 201-234-2238 for details.

    Are you opening a location in Montclair?

    Yes they did, just went for lunch today & it was awesome.

    Is this restaurant kid friendly? Not asking to bring baby but I have young children ages 4&8

    Hello Dave, Yes we are kid friendly. All ages are welcome.

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    Brasserie Memere - Hand-Crafted Cocktails

    Brasserie Memere

    4.2(272 reviews)
    2.7 mi
    $$$

    Great food and happy hour French elegance…read more Great service We enjoyed sitting in the bar area , just great For a fast bite

    Had an early Valentine's Day dinner with the wife the day before Valentine's Day. Brasserie Memere…read moreis an upscale French restaurant located in the Target plaza of Closter. The lighting is dim, the ambiance is intimate, and it looks romantic. I had made reservations so we were seated immediately. It's funny to note that the place settings were placed next to each other instead of across from each other at a four person table. We usually prefer to face each other, but when it's Valentine's day why not be cute? We ordered a few drinks during our dinner, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Memere 75, Avion en papier. My favorite was definitely the Avion en papier which had a slightly sweet, slightly bitter, citrusy taste. They had a pre fixe menu for Valentine's Day which unfortunately did not have the steak tartare i was interested in trying. But for $88, you get 3 courses: an appetizer, entree, and dessert. For our appetizers, we got the TARTARE DE THON (tuna tartare) and COCKTAIL DE CREVETTES GEANTES (shirmp cocktail). Between the two, i preferred the tuna tartare. The shrimp cocktail was good, but the only thing really special about it was the massive size of the shrimp and the freshly grated horseradish in the cocktail sauce. For our entrees, we got the CASSOULET DE CANARD and FILET MIGNON. The extremely tender duck leg confit was served with pancetta, white beans, toulouse sausage, and foie gras breadcrumb. It was rich, savory, fatty, and filling. All great words to describe food. The duck leg confit reminded me a little bit of a smoked turkey leg with the red coloring and shreddable texture. The filet mignon was served with pomme purée, wild mushrooms, and a bordelaise sauce. The filet was cooked medium rare as requested, but a bit under salted. The pomme purée aka mashed potatoes tasted like it was 50% butter so it was obviously delicious. Dessert was good, but my least favorite part of the meal. We got the TAHITIAN VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE and the VALRHONA CHOCOLAT POT AU CRÈME. Both were very sweet. The brûlée crust did not shatter well, but it otherwise had a nice creamy texture. The chocolate pot was covered in flaky feuilletine which gave a nice contrast to the creamy chocolate, but my wife found the brandied cherries overpowering. The cherries made me think of German chocolate cake. Service was excellent. Staff was quick to refill water and checked on us constantly. Pace of the meal was relaxed and I'd even say they were slow to bring us the check since we had been dining for over 2 hours. My wife wants me to bring her back for their bottomless brunch on a Sunday so I will eventually be back.

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    Outdoor Patio- Great for parties!

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    The Hill

    The Hill

    3.9(246 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$$

    A very warm and inviting looking restaurant. The service is friendly and thoughtful starting with…read morethe host. They have the best tasting oysters around. Their bread is so tasty with the oil dip. We love the blistered shishito. If you like spicy definitely go for the black ink pasta with the lobster. Chicken under the brick is always a good way to go. The pork shoulder is absolutely delicious. We love going there. We always get a good meal with great service.

    Over the hill and under the bridge. My journeys... nay... my conquests took me to Schraalenburgh…read moreroad earlier this 2025. My writings took me elsewhere in between then and now but I close the year with a score for "The Hill." The hills were rolling with endless space for me and my constituents to graze. We stretched out for a late lunch / early dinner (depending what type of guy / gal / etc you are). Not sure what led us down this path, but it was obviously the less traveled. We ate solo. The attention of the staff was, as you could expect, grand... yet still a tad slow on the food. Questionable, but I didn't ask the question. Questions need answers, and if you want to stop questions you stuff someone's mouth. They stuff your mouth alright. The calamari is not only tasty, but plentiful. A plate overfilling with calama you wonder what lovely inland jersey pond they rescued this quantity from. We got a side of fries to share, same story, but carb based. Clearly no potato famine in the near future. We finished off our finishings with a steak, some rigatoni and the duck. I always order best so I can't fully judge the other dishes. Clearly, I ordered the duck - Man of class and integrity. The steak was apparently a 4.5/5. The pasta was apparently a 3.5/5. But the Duck was a 5/5. Beautifully cooked, wonderfully presented and just filling enough. So - for me - I had a five star midday experience. But everyday is a 5/5 for me. I'm happy. I'm charming. I'm brilliant. Linguini B is undoubtedly ready to run up The Hill again in the near future. Knees high, head down, on the balls of my feet... ready for whatever comes my way.

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    Sayola Restaurant - spanish - Updated May 2026

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