I went to Sear on a Friday night. The restaurant has amazing decor and ambiance plus valet parking. Everything is socially distanced and set up well but oddly empty for a Friday night (even in COVID). For the meal, we got: Swedish Meatballs Bone In Filet (Special) Spicy Tuna Roll (Special) Side of Garlic Mash Side of Mac and Cheese Pear Martini Glass of Malbec The filet was cooked to temp but fairly fatty. Most likely, this is due to the bone in aspect since the kitchen can't trim the steak. However, due to this, I do not believe it was worth the $55 price tag (most expensive filet on the menu) and wish I got one of the more traditional filets. The meatballs were over cooked and pretty disappointing. They were hard to cut and two had a rough gristle on them, kind of as if they were cooked, refrigerated and reheated over several days (or perhaps more than once). Either way, they clearly weren't fresh because fresh meatballs shouldn't have been this difficult to cut through. As I was trying to chew through this rough bark found on 2 of the 3, I kind of imagined a walk in fridge, reminiscent of Kitchen Nightmares where Gordon Ramsey finds week plus old meatballs in a tray cooked in bulk. I feel like this is laziness as you could probably spot/feel this in a well lit kitchen or just choose to cook them fresh made to order. The sushi roll was very good and plated well as were both the sides. The drinks were fine, no complaints. The "house" steak sauce was generically bottled and tasted like Peter Lugers sauce. I can't knock them for trying to copy/recreate this since this sauce is amazing in itself so I was kind of happy to receive it. Overall, for the price range of this restaurant and for the kind of restaurant it wants to be (high end steakhouse) it was just average. I don't think the prices were too high on paper but you expect a certain execution in exchange and that's the part that was missing. At quick glance at the menu you think suburban Peter Lugers but it just wasn't. Next time I want to pay for an expensive steak I'll probably be driving to River Palm Terrace, Flemings, or trying somewhere else. read more

Great place for steak and seafood, solid service. Prices are what you would expect at this level, definitely high quality food and service. Good special occasion restaurant if you're looking to spend a little more sometimes. read more

Nice place to eat, being there several times, the waiters Jimmy, very friendly and help you to decided what to choose. Excellent! I definitely recommends! Will be back soon read more

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Everyone should choose this restaurant, because people at Sear House are very welcoming and food outstandingly delicious! They got everything to make you come back ! Thank you Everyone at Sear House! We will return very soon! read more

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Dirty & smells of old food , the service is rotten too. Would never go back there again!

I work in town and sear house is close to me after work we stop often at the bar most of the time I love the rib eye and hash-browns Zen is always great he takes care us read more

Sear House - Steakhouses Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

Awesome appy's and steaks ! Artichokes in a garlic raisin sauce with some artichokes in there are fabulous ! Bartender is great !

I had a lovely dining experience (great food and service) until I was served a glass of red wine that had at least 10 BUGS (gnats) floating at the top of the glass. I swallowed at least 5 on my first sip. There were likely 50 bugs in the glass. I am in utter disbelief. The situation was hardly remediated - they offered me another glass of wine (not even sure if they intended to cover it?). No thank you. I wish I took a picture to attach to this review. read more

Went here last night for my birthday. 7:30 reservations. Place was empty with the exception of 2 other tables and it stayed that way until we left at 10 Place is decorated beautifully. Bar is gorgeous albeit empty. Once seated we were given a bread basket of warmbread and very hard butter. Bread had a freezer burn aftertaste. We started with a bunch of apps. Bacon, mussels, and one other that slips my mind. All were excellent. All of our entrees came with a salad and it was delish. 3 of us ordered the rib eye and one tuna. I ordered black and blue and that's how it came out. Steak was well seasoned and just simply gorgeous. We ordered a bunch of sides as well. Mushrooms, asparagus, broccoli rabe and baked potato. All were good with the exception of the potato which had been sitting cooked for way too long. Dessert I had the house tiramisu - seriously the best I have ever had. Service was excellent. I'd go back read more

The best in NJ. NYC Style Steakhouse without the NYC pushy service! You are treated like family in this wonderfully done venue. Steaks are of the best quality. Wine List is up to par with pricing and selection to the best steakhouses I have had the pleasure of enjoying. This is a no brainer! I highly recommend this to all and will continue to go back when I am in NJ. Great job Sear Restaurant Team!! read more

Sear House - La famiglia - Steakhouses Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

First I must say, I can definitely be a tough restaurant critic. I'm a former restauranteur and former executive chef. For a restaurant to earn 5 stars from me, they better give impeccable service and very good food. My girlfriend and I came here a year ago for our first date. I was looking for a place that was upscale and offered a fine dining experience. They did not disappoint. I won't get into specifics about the first date because I would need a few pages. Trust me when I tell you, she was very impressed with my choice that evening. I felt like a superstar. I do want to talk about my anniversary date on Saturday. I'm going to start with the phone call. I called because I wanted reservations at the same restaurant we first went to dinner. I gave them my name and time I would be there and nothing else. (I'll get back to this in a minute) We pulled up and immediately you know it's upscale. Valet Parking. I love it!!! We walked in and were cheerfully greeted by the beautiful hostess who happened to be the owners wife Roza. Even the coat check woman greeted us with a friendly smile. When she walked us to our table, it was the same exact table we had. She said we figured we would want the same table. Back to the phone call....they knew exactly who I was and left that table reserved just for us. BTW the restaurant was packed!! The waiter came by and wouldn't you know it...same waiter and he remembered us. We ordered the Grilled Octopus and the Crabmeat Cocktail. The Octopus was the best I've had in a very long time. It was tender with just the right amount of seasoning. It was served with perfectly cooked asparagus and some delicious thick sliced potatoes. The Crabmeat was a fresh as it comes. They did the right thing by not adding spices to it. Lettuce and sauce on the side just as it Should be. The waiter actually split both of them into 2 plates for us. Smart of him to do so. For our main course, we ordered the Chilean Sea Bass and the New Zealand Rack of Lamb. The Chilean Sea Bass was cooked to perfection and the portion was very decent. The Lamb was cooked just as I ordered, med rare. It was the most tender cut I've had in a very long time. Their menu is so good that you cannot easily decide what to order. All their steaks are aged prime beef. Think Peter Lugers of New Jersey here. The service is impeccable. Roza came to our table to make sure everything was perfect. Every time we finished a course, they not only removed the plates and replaced the silverware, but also used a crumber to clean the crumbs off of the linen. This place truly pays attention to detail. They even gave us a complimentary dessert to share for our anniversary. Thank you so much to the owners and staff for making our evening. My advice....check this place out as soon as you can. You will not be disappointed. Rarely do you find a gem of a restaurant where everything is so perfectly thought of for the customer. Last note....the decor in this place is uber chic. If your looking to bring a date to a restaurant, this is the place!!! read more

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I love this place especially Porter Houses steak with mushroom. This place's taste is not much different from P. House. read more

Fantastik! Our first visit last night and we will definitely be going back! The food is outstanding: we started with grilled baby artichokes in a light vinaigrette and a special avocado and shrimp appy. Both delicious. I had the boneless ribeye, companions had the surf and turf and the veal chop, all perfectly prepared, excellent flavor. We also got the 3 sides: garlic mash potatoes, asparagus, and creamed spinach--delicious and nice portions. The martinis were also top notch! Looking forward to trying the happy hour as well! read more

Best streak house in a Northern Nj! Came here for a birthday dinner on a Friday night with my husband. The moment we went in we were taken care of. The host was friendly and so was our waiter. Everyone was very attentive and made sure we hade everything we needed. They definitely earn the title of a great streak house! The steak was simply delicious;Tender,flavorful and just melts in your mouth. If you are looking for a chic classy restaurant with amazing food and exceptional service this is the place to go. read more

Sear House - Perfection! Delicious! - Steakhouses Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

one of the best steakhouse in the area! My husband and I have been going to this restaurant for numerous occasions and just simply because we wanted their food. Jimmy and other staffs are so nice and friendly and recommendations they give is phenomenal! They also have event spaces that can accommodate good number of guests. Oh not to mention, wine selections are awesome too! read more

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When I see baked clams on the menu I show up and I order them! This restaurant is a well oiled machine. The hostess was attentive and the service from Alex was stellar!! The food is delicious and the forgotten attribute of service is well in tact here at Sear! I'm writing at the table because is THAT important. Enjoy SEAR! You're welcome. read more

For a restaurant that's been in the area for the past 6 years, I felt like I've been missing out. My girlfriend and I went here for dinner and our experience was quite enjoyable to say the least. We were welcomed by the valet who parked our car. Although others may not like it, it's free (minus tips) and we didn't have to walk from our car to the front in the pouring rain. As we entered, the decor and ambiance were very modern and elegant; quite the welcoming change from the days of The Peking Duck. We were promptly seated for our 7:30 reservation and dinner began. The wait staff were very attentive and courteous. Drinks were poured right away and hot, fresh bread was given for the table. Appetizers then followed shortly after. The lobster bisque and Caesar salad were very tasty with nice portions given. After we finished eating our apps, dinner was served. We ordered the twin lobster tail special, the chicken rollatini, and a side of mac and cheese. The lobster was cooked and seasoned perfectly atop a bed of pasta; couldn't get enough of that lemon, garlic sauce. The chicken was ok as per my girlfriend. I thought it was good, but it wasn't to her liking. We both enjoyed the mac and cheese. It had a nice sharp cheese taste and was served piping hot. Lastly was dessert, a chocolate lava cake and raspberry sorbet. A little disappointed that they didn't have mango sorbet, but it was still good. The lava cake was very chocolatey and moist. Paired with vanilla ice cream, it was a nice treat. During the dinner, one of the managers came to check on us. This was a nice touch to our already good meal. She then came back after our dessert and we had a nice conversation with her. We told her it was our first time here and she gave us a nice welcome with complementary drinks. Overall, our experience here was great. Although on the pricier side, it was well worth the meal. I look forward to visiting this place in the near future and try their other dishes. read more

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Excellent bar and restaurant if you don't feel like making the trek to Manhattan. The bar menu is great and the scene on Friday and Saturday nights is lively and fun. Zen at the bar takes care of his friends and clients. The best bartender in Northern Bergen. Just had a phenomenal meal. I will let the picture speak for itself. read more

Sear House - Steakhouses Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

Great food and great service. I'd really recommend the shrimp appetizer and the salmon.

What can I say? Great food, friendly staff and wonderful service! So far the best tasting truffle fries , and porterhouse around the area. There's still a variety of options on the menu I have to try next time. Would love to sit outside on the rooftop. Im so happy I went to this restaurant! Definitely not disappointed. read more

We went last night for the early bird special and were seated in the first booth. It all started out fine until midway through a couple came into the restaurant and made it clear to the gentleman who seats you that they wanted our booth. I think they were regular customers but that shouldn't matter. Around dessert time I heard the guy tell the customers waiting for our booth that we were on dessert and shouldn't be long. A little later he tapped on our table to expedite us and then when the busboy was filling my water glass he motioned to him to not fill our glasses so we would leave more quickly. At that point the customer walked over to the guy in charge and said when can we be seated. Our booth was right where they were talking . It was incredibly rude and awful to treat customers who frequent their restaurant like this. As soon as we finished and got up they took no time to rush us out , clear the table, and seat those people. I'm appalled to have been treated so poorly. Is their money better than mine? I will think twice before going back and I let many know the terrible experience we had. We live locally and so do many others I know who also will think twice before going there. read more

Had the pleasure of going to sear just by random. It was myself and three others at my table and honestly we had such a great evening. The service and attention to detail was outstanding. My table had a pretty traditional steakhouse dinner which included a fantastic chopped salad which I recommend to anyone. We followed this with some fresh oysters on the half shell and some HUGE slices of thick cut bacon(HIGHLY RECCOMEND). Now onto the main meal which was porterhouse for four medium rare and medium rare is exactly what we got. The steak had that great aged steak flavor which if you know what I mean was just a beautiful smell to me as well. The cream of spinach was very good along w the German potatos and truffle Mac and cheese. Honestly I really suggest you give this place a try and see for yourself. read more

Sear House - Yummy creamed spinach - Steakhouses Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

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I agree that for a local choice this place isn't bad, but there were a few things I didn't love about this place. 1) I personally dislike valet, if there's a huge parking lot and not very far to walk, no need to force it upon patrons. 2) we had a 7:30 reservation and still had to wait almost 20 minutes for our table, while watching others get seated before us (many customers seem to be close with the owners and skipped the line). There is an event space upstairs which made the wait even more unbearable: think children screaming and very loud teeny bopper music. 3) while the hostess and owner thanked us for waiting, when we were finally seated, we still eventually had to ask for bread plates and menus. The bottom line: the food was good! But for the prices, it better be good, let's be honest. Our waiter was to the point, not super personable, just fine. When we wanted to start by ordering our drinks and starters, he asked that we order all at once (including entrees) bc the kitchen was so busy. We did get a free house salad which was nice, but I noticed from other yelp reviews a free item is quite common. And the table next to us also got free house salad as well. 3-4 tables in the dining area were celebrating birthdays, as to be expected when coming to a nice venue for a special occasion. While we were really full from dinner we got a slice of the pecan pie (and we got a free scoop of ice cream with a candle for mom to blow out). Would I come back? Sure, but it's not on the top of the lost read more

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My wife Iris and I come to Sear House often. The staff there treats us like family and we feel the same about them. Sear House is often crowded but the hostess and staff do their best to get everyone seated. The wait staff is attentive, especially Dardan and Jimmy. The food is always amazing, The oysters are fresh and well shucked, served with mignonette and traditional cocktail sauce. The steaks are great. I order medium rare with some char and my steak always come sizzling and tasty. I like to order a side of Italian hot peppers to pair with the steak. We often eat at the bar which is hosted by Zen. Zen has the ability to make every customer feel as though they are his personal guest. He makes an extra effort to introduce patrons to each other, turning each evening into a social event. All in all a great balance of great food and good atmosphere. read more

I used to rave about the Palm River Terrace and frankly Sear is just as good. The clams, steak, side dishes all were delicious and perfectly cooked. My only complaint was about the olives in martini. Took it back, replaced immediately and didn't charge me. My new #1 go to restaurant in Bergen County. read more

Had dinner here for the first time with friends and our kids (~13 and 9/10 year olds). Arrived on the earlier side at 6:30 on. Saturday and was not too busy upon arrival. Lovely restaurant, nice ambience, comfortable seating, not too loud. Our server was Jimmy who was very attentive and friendly. We ordered several apps, steaks and sides. Jimmy threw in three free desserts for the table. While pricey, I would say it was worth it. Nice ambience, good quality, great service. All comes down to getting what you pay for. We will go back. read more

Sear House - Prime Porterhouse Steak for Two on the bone 48oz - Steakhouses Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

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I had a good dinner here. Not the best, but I went home satisfied. I opted for the pre fixe menu, and the courses did not impress at first but picked up steam as they went along. We started with one of their house reds, a tasty blend. The french onion soup however, was not. It was pretty bland. Also the cheese was slightly burnt and stuck to the bowl. The rest of the appetizers were a bit better. The stuffed clams were so-so, I would not recommend really. The calamari was A-OK. The night picked up when dinner came out. My sliced filet mignon was very good! The peppercorns added a lot to the dish. This was the highlight of my meal. I finished with a creme brulee that I did enjoy, but the steak was the best food I ate that night. I have not been back here in a while, but I would not be opposed to dropping in again. read more

Not a bad choice if you're staying local for the night. Saturday nights can be quite busy but if you're in the mood for some quality steak without traveling far, this is a great option. I think the best steak is probably the Tomahawk for 2, a giant bone-in ribeye cut prepared in the same manner as a traditional porterhouse for 2. Side dishes were standard fare for this type of restaurant, which was not groundbreaking but well prepared. Dessert was also very good. We ended with a tiramisu that was not too sweet and very light and fluffy. Service was also excellent and accommodating. read more

Sear House - Steakhouses Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

I truly don't enjoy Dinning out on Saturday evenings as the audience is usually more boisterous and the room more similar to a banquet hall or wedding than a dining experience. We arrived on time for our reservation and were waiting in a vestibule with about a dozen other people for our tables for at least 15 minutes. Every single table inside and out was full. The bar area full of unmasked women drinking and laughing. isn't it supposed to be just 50% capacity in restaurants? I'm not sure. I am a nyc resident and thought all restaurants are maxed at 50% I guess I was expecting a more sensitive approach to covid practices. So out of concern I kept my mask on all evening except when eating which makes me ask why bother? The hostess was absolutely lovely and professional as we watched her take abuse from a whining group of Karen's screaming about how they spent 1000 dollars last week "so you better find us our table " This is our entrance to a romantic Saturday eve dinner. We were seated at a lovely booth as requested and found all the staff to be polite and somewhat friendly. The menu is quite extensive and had many offerings. The service was very slow. ( 45 minutes between appetizers and a simple main course ) As we were ordering well past our original reservation time, we decided to share our portions since they are quite generous. The chopped vegetable salad is Devine. Lots of asparagus, beets, greens, onion and carrot chopped very fine and dressed with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette. It was extraordinary We ordered surf and turf. A generous 10 oz filet mignon and a lobster tail along with a side of Brussels sprouts. The steak was perfectly grilled to medium rare. The lobster, a bit over cooked but fine for me. Sadly the sprouts were uneventful. Apparently, they were boiled first then sautéed with little flavor. I would return, on a weeknight , and try other items. I'm sure it's been hard for all restaurants, trying to make up for losses of the past year. I just wish there was some clarity about safety protocol as I truly see this as an issue in Jersey read more

I ate at Sear with my family for a birthday this week and I had high hopes but was disappointed. Cons: We got there and it took over 15 minutes just to get food menus and when we got them, they were filled with grammatical errors. You are suppose to be sat with menus and someone should have proof read these things before going out. Already strange for a restaurant of this caliber. The food was very inconsistent! Some things tasted great and others were very over seasoned and inedible. Any restaurant with this price point and stars should be consistent across the board. Pros: The waiter was nice and we did not bring up the food issues but he still brought us a free dessert. All in all, attention to detail is extremely important for a restaurant of this stature and they are lacking! read more

I had to consider leaving this review because I do not like to poor reviews unless an experience is truly horrific. That is not the case here. I have been to the restaurant in Closter twice with my husband and son. The first experience was very good from food to service. I chose to return for my Birthday dinner. I ordered the scallop dish. They brought out my dinner before my family's and by the time theirs came out, mine was cold. No complaints, as that was my choice and I understand sometimes presenting food is not perfect. The two scallops I did eat were sandy, so that's a bit subpar. Based upon that I tipped 15% on the bill. (Bill was 325.00 and I left a $50 tip). The real reason for my poor review is that when I checked my bank statement, they had added more money to the payment. Instead of the $375 I allowed, they charged my card $390. I emailed them and did receive a prompt response and return of the $15. Though the manager's only excuse was that it was a busy Saturday night. Perhaps I am just a suspicious person, but I would definitely check your statements after dining here. Unfortunately, they lost a customer in me. read more

Great decor, NYC food quality, seamless service. Even a nice rooftop (2nd level so don't expect any views but nonetheless very nice to sit outside). Prices are high but worth the experience. Ask for Jimmy - super nice guy who will take care of you! read more

We always have an excellent meal at Sear. Great vibe, warm and friendly service and fantastic food. Mark L. read more

The service was excellent and the atmosphere was cozy yet elegant. Even though we were a young couple, they treated us with dignity and respect which we appreciated. In many fine dining establishments, we're looked down upon and it takes away from the experience. The food was fresh, well seasoned, and cooked appropriately. I like a rare steak and it was reassuring to be able to cut into my meat and see a nice dark red in there. I've been to places where they overcook it and everyone else's meal either gets eaten or cold while I wait for my entree to be remade. I was glad this wasn't the case here--everything was handled well and without any hitches. I definitely recommend this place if you're looking to treat yourself to a nice, hearty steakhouse meal! Dardan made our night! read more

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Great rooftop and outside area. Food and service is always top notch. Make sure Zen makes your drinks!

I really like the steaks here & I wanted to give it a higher score; but I feel as the overall value of the meal I got here recently was less than my several previous visits. The restaurant itself is still beautiful inside & a warm atmosphere , even during these crazy Covid times. The restaurant appeared to be a lot less crowded than usual - which I guess comes with the times we are living in. I normally sit at the bar because I enjoyed the company & service of Zen ( a bartender who I understand no longer works at Sear).. But because the bar itself was not available - My wife and I chose to sit at a table. A waiter came over & took our drink orders right away. I ordered a dirty grey goose martini & specifically asked for the blue cheese olives. My drink came & it had regular pimento olives --which I don't like. Oh well, I just removed them from my glass & had the martini with no olives. For the price of the martini- it should have had the right olives. A short time later - a different waiter came over & took our dinner order l. I ordered the porterhouse for 2 (a $100 steak). And sides. The steak came out fairly quickly. Maybe things have changed, but I remember being given a small house salad , or at least a small plate of dried cheese & olives. So such luck. When I asked a third waiter who came over to fill our water glasses -- I asked him about the cheese & olives. He had no idea what I was talking about. Like I said -- maybe they don't do that anymore --- but for the prices they charge -- it was a nice touch & it gave you a sense of value. The fourth & final waiter came over to ask us if we wanted desert. We both had espresso & sambuca. I want to say-- all the waiters were friendly & attentive but When I go out to dinner - I like to have the consistency of one waiter throughout the meal. Not 4 different ones. That being said --- the porterhouse was cooked well & tasty as usual. This time around - It just didn't feel the same. I felt the value didn't reflect the price. I guess I'll chalk it up to a subpar experience. The steaks will probably have me coming back -- but I will also begin to explore other restaurants in the area. read more

Came for lunch...only 1 other table. Service was meh... server seemed distracted and rushed, did I mention there was only 1 other table? We both got salads with additional protein. There was literally 6 or 7 teeny slices of flat thin grilled chicken.... maybe 1oz worth of protein for $20. I am all for supporting local business during this insane time but it has to be a partnership, make the food and service acceptable. Probably not a repeat visit, sad because this was the it place a few years ago. read more

First time out for dinner since beginning of Covid-19. Had rooftop reservation but rather than wait opted for indoor seating on second floor. Two walls open to outside. One to rooftop and one to atrium like room. Very comfortable. Tables were far apart for safe social distancing. Service was great. Friendly wait staff . My wife and I were made to feel like regulars even though it was our first time there. Portions were plentiful and food was delicious. Not cheap but very fair for a top Bergen County restaurant/steakhouse. Overall one of the best meals we ever had. Will definitely go again soon. read more

We celebrated our daughter's 18th Birthday and will def choose Sear House again for future gatherings. Beautiful restaurant! Era is an amazing hostess and was very attentive with our guests. Ben the manager was very accommodating and the party booking process was easy. The filet main course was a hit and the girls loved the salad course with goat cheese! read more

We rerouted our dinner plans to travel less on the weekend before Christmas. Daughter, boyfriend and wife in tow. We arrived early. Dinner, appetizers and the rest were excellent. The waiter was spot on and after the wine ran out, brought out an extra glass of wine so we can finish our meal correctly for free. We were full. Ordered coffee only. They returned with two extra free desserts. The meal was better than we had since we started coming here. With tip it's +$100/person. Splurging here is not bad. They take care of you the right way. Is there better? Not near by. Got to hit Manhattan. Toll & parking will be $60+. read more