I went for happy hour on a chill Thursday evening, and stayed for dinner until closing time. From…read more5.40 pm to 10 pm. Nobody could get me out. I couldn't leave. The food and the vibe had me in a spell. The place is located in a quiet residential street, off the busier Jersey Avenue. The entrance is inconspicuous, with only the neon sign letting you know you might be in the right place. It looks like the back entrance of a kitchen, but as you climb down the metal stairs, you enter in a world that can be described as chill, elegant, and unpretentious. Forget the trashiness of Downtown, with 40 year old alpha wanna bes flashing their cash on overhyped basic food and watered down cocktails. Madame is for serious people, far from basic. There isn't one item in the menu that sucked. I cannot drink, but that didnt stop me from enjoying myself, because the food was outstanding. The first dish were thr oysters: Pacific and Maine oysters. Both incredible with their subtleties. Then came the bone marrow with the braised beef and baguette. The marrow spread like butter on the perfectly seasoned baguette. The braised beef had a mild sweetness to it due to the onions, and it complemented the savory baguette. Then came the patè, and rhe roasted Brussels sprouts with apple and parmesan. The Brussels were so great, that it could get every child in the world to finally eat vegetables. To top it all off I had the creme brulè cheesecake with a warm cup of americano. I was done. I was at peace. By then, it was closing time, and...I didnt wanna leave...I would have gladly stayed and clean the kitchen. I ate at the bar, the place was not crowded at all and lounge music was playing in the background. It is walking distance from the Grove path, so if you are commuting back from work and are looking for a quiet and relaxed place with Michelin level food, stop by Madame. You will feel rejuvenated. They got a regular out of me

I was in jersey city for couple days was work and this place came up on my feed. Thought of giving…read moreit a shot! No regrets, you walk in a basement and ambience is great - French themed. I ordered Madame Claude- whiskey based smoked drink and it was delicious. For food I tied their most popular dish: Short Rib Gnocchi. This was absolutely delicious. Shirt ribs were cooked to its perfection and gnocchi were perfectly al dente. Highly recommend this place. If I am in town, I will be stopping by to try different dishes.

Always have a great meal here. Lechon is my go to but don't sleep on the oxtails either. I love…read morethe coffee flan also. Can't go wrong with anything here. And the staff is the best.

2 stars is for the customer service. They were very nice. However, I got pollo guisado for my…read moredaughter and the chicken was burnt. As a result the stew tasted burnt. It was disgusting and I cook so I can't imagine they didn't realize they burned the chicken/stew. I just found it very insulting to sell food that is literally not edible. I absolutely will never return.

10/10 recommend! Food is so good! No regrets ! Best dominican food in the area! Mofongo is always…read moregood here!

I just bought a fritura and they gave me the pork skin ( orejitas) old and nasty. Please don't…read moregive people old food because we pay full price therefore we expect at least a fresh meal. Very bad business practice.

Local spot in Newark and stopped in for dinner on the night they had opened their new bar. My…read morefiancé had ordered the Churrasco with the new La Batracio cocktail and I had ordered the Ballenita. For dessert, they had only the churros left and got it with one scoop of vanilla and one scoop of cookies & cream. Pros: Food was delicious and huge portions, enough to feed two each! The cocktail was also ginormous and yum, not too strong and not too sweet. Cons: granted this is a local spot but I had only ordered the Ballenita because it was one of the only few things that was translated in English as to what it was. My fiancé is not fluent in Spanish either and would take a lot of time to try to Google translate everything on the menu. Most of the waitresses did not speak English (no issue but also had a hard time asking for napkins..). The food was also slow to come out to where multiple waitresses stopped by to ask if we had ordered or what we were waiting for. Seems a bit unorganized but giving them benefit of the doubt given it was their opening bar night and whatnot. Still recommend to visit or at least worth door dashing from! Trying to take the perspective of a tourist visiting a non-English speaking place and would suggest doing your homework on what their menu is before going.

It brings me back to my old days back in Ecuador, excellent presentation and good atmosphere. I…read morewould recommend. I would be back again.

Went here for a date night with my partner and the staff was so kind and attentive. We got the…read moresteak frites and bolognese and both were DELICIOUS. Such a cute restaurant and had a great experience. Will definitely be back!

Lukewarm food; inaccurate menu description; overpriced and small portions…read more Difficult to find parking as in all of JC

Located on Franklin Street and Broad Street in downtown Newark just across the street from the…read moreNewark Police Department's Metro Precinct, Chateau of Spain delivers on tasty and freshly-prepared authentic Iberian (Spanish and Portuguese) food, attentive but not overbearing service, and a convenient location that's just a quick two block walk to the Prudential Center. It's a perfect spot for a pre-game or pre-event meal with a welcoming moderate ambiance (i.e., cloth tablecloths but jeans-friendly). I had the Garlic Chicken Cutlet entree ($34), a very generous serving of four pieces of tender, boneless chicken breast smothered in a bright, savory lemon garlic sauce, served alongside "Spanish fries" (which are actually delicious house-made potato chips) and fresh collard greens. It was incredibly tasty and very filling, with enough leftovers for lunch the next day! My dining companion went with the Garlic Shrimp entree ($35), paired with the "Spanish fries" and steamed veggies. She absolutely loved it.. noting that the shrimp were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. To wash it all down, we each had a glass of the house special red sangria. It was fantastic -- bright, fruity, and clearly made with fresh ingredients rather than a sugary mix. Yum! PRO TIP #1: Bring cash. Chateau of Spain has added a 4% surcharge for credit card payments. PRO TIP #2: Check your bill. A 15% gratuity is automatically included on all checks. Our server was great and explicitly pointed this out to avoid any confusion, but keep it in mind when calculating an extra tip.

Our party of 7 was seated almost immediately without reservation. The vibe was old European bar…read morestyle wi Ty music playing over people talking. However, it wasn't too loud or distracting. The service was great and the food came out fast. The stuffed mushrooms were delicious with a sauce that can be eaten over rice. I opted for the shrimp fajitas which were more than enough servings for 3 people! They were flavorful and the beans and rice were my favorite. My friends had dishes from the specials menu that were huge portions and they were tasty as well. The only red sangria was too strong for me and it was very bitter. However, my friends enjoyed it.

Got the steak medium and it was cooked just right. I recommend the handmade ravioli with bologna…read moresauce, it was super delicious!! The Brussels sprouts with bacon were good, not too salty, not bland. The corn creme brûlée was amazing! super smooth with a perfect texture. We ordered oysters and they were fresh. The lava cake was okay. Overall, I really enjoyed both the food and the vibe. Service was great, very accommodating

Dined here for the first time 7:30 pm on a Friday night. Service was great... no delay in getting…read moreour drinks and getting our food but food was slightly underwhelming... I did really enjoy the Banana Bread Pudding and the Potato Au Gratin... but the French Onion Soup and Porterhouse Steak we ordered was flavorless... Overall ok but I feel like their sides and dessert should not be star of the show - it is a steakhouse!!

(Dined 09/17/2026 TH @ 6:00pm): Oui oui to this North African cuisine restaurant!…read more In my quest to explore the various cuisine scenes and things to do throughout Jersey City (specifically the Heights) and by extension nearby Hoboken, my dear friend made dinner reservations at a place she wanted to try for a while... Barbès Restaurant. An eatery that featured French Moroccan cuisine (which I couldn't recall ever having), I was game for this. The original concept opened in Manhattan in 2003 by French owner Omar Balouma and Moroccan owner Abdellah Ksiyer, but sadly shuttered nearly 15 years later due to the building being sold. Both former Hoboken residents, they decided to open their current location in 2018, and have since expanded within Hoboken into sister restaurants La Boheme and Cafe Tati, respectively. The name came from a vibrant district in Paris at the foot of the Sacré-Cœur known as a "little North Africa," that reflected a blend of French and North African immigrant traditions, music, and food. Did we have any barb comments about this restaurant!? PURCHASE(S) Cosmo Martini Cocktail ($15.00): A wonderful classic tart elixir to get my dinner plans started - santé! C'est Frais Cocktail ($17.00): A refreshing citrusy sweet drink great on a hot day! Rock 'n Moroccan Cocktail ($17.00): Basically a Moscow Mule, it was fine. Dirty Gin Martini Cocktail ($15.00): Dirtier the better! French Martini Cocktail ($15.00): Fruity sweetness to the max! 2020 Chateau Rieussec Dessert Wine ($15.00): Lip-licking and smacking goodness! Calmars Grillés Hors d'oeuvres ($16.00): Small squid rings in a dry zesty sauce, these were enjoyably chewy and tender. Bronzini Grille w/Mashed Potatoes Entrée ($36.00): Two delicately tender grilled pieces of fish in a fragrant light lemon sauce on a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes - c'est magnifique! Steak Au Poivre Entrée ($39.00): Seasoned tender meat layered with a creamy peppercorn sauce with nicely-steamed brussels sprouts and sauteed mushrooms - outstanding! Pastilla Au Lait Dessert ($14.00): It had potential, but the roasted phylo was hard to crack and eventually the crème fraiche made it soggy. Creme Brûlée ($14.00): Always a favorite, it was always about the crackling caramelized sugar top. Credit Card Fee 3.00% ($5.91): C'est la vie... SERVICE We made 6:30pm reservations, but I arrived early, so I headed to the bar where a young male bartender warmly greeted me and took the time to craft my first cocktail before my friend showed up. When my friend arrived, a young woman showed us to our table, and from that point on she was awesome, chatted with us, and gave us room to enjoy our evening. Our food started to arrive about ten minutes later in perfect intervals, and eventually the payment process was a breeze - excellente! PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance): This was a moot point since it was minutes away from Louise And Jerry's Tavern (or, slightly flat-to-downhill leisurely walk 40-minute distance from my friend's place). No parking lots in sight, there seemed to be plenty of spots along the main drag of Park Ave. and all surrounding side streets - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A one-floor elongated layout with exposed brick walls where some whimsical framed pictures hung, a quaint bar to the right once you entered, plenty of booths and tables inside while there was an outdoor covered patio. A decent amount of natural lighting filtered through the front glass door and various windows while large hanging electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs while an eclectic mix of music played in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Barbès Restaurant was génial, and I would love to return to try some of the more Moroccan dishes. Yes, this place was a tad pricey, but the food was phenomenal, the cocktails exquisite, and the service exceptional. The food menu was just right, I wished they had more beers on tap, especially from local breweries, and apparently they offered a happy hour but had no idea what it was. Plus, I always preferred to support small mom & pop businesses. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $216.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

Came here for a special anniversary dinner. Ryan was our server and he was the man. One of the best…read moreservers I've had in recent months. He's incredibly friendly. He shook my hand. He really took care of us. He goes above and beyond and gives great effort. We got the French onion soup to start. Super good. Lovely cheese baked over all the top of the bowl. The flavor is crazy. The broth is amazing. I loved every bite of that. Then we got the pastilla and tajine d'agneau. The pastilla is delectable. A must. It's some of the wildest flavor combinations I've ever experienced. You're eating shredded chicken mixed with cinnamon and white powdered sugar. All within phyllo dough. The tajine is fun to try, but it was just OK. It's kind of like a lamb stew. I will give kudos to a very soft and not too chewy Lamb. The prunes and apricots are such a unique flavor duo with these. Couscous is fun. This meal was a 4 for me but everything else, divine. The music was fun. They a live guitarist and sax player serenaded us. Dim lighting. Such a prime location. Lovely to walk through this neighborhood after you're stuffed.