Tero&#x27;s Restaurant

I am excited to share my dining experience at The Thistle with you! The warmth and kindness of the…read morehostess created a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere from the moment I arrived. It was refreshing to be greeted with such genuine hospitality, making dinner even more enjoyable. I immediately ordered exactly what I had been craving for. THE ORIGINAL THISTLE FISH & CHIPS! Satisfying my craving was precisely what I was aiming for. Perfection in a delightful crispy batter, paired with golden "chips" fries, tater sauce and coleslaw. [Don't be shy to ask for more tartar sauce.] It's a BYOB spot, so don't forget your favorite bottle of wine or beer, which goes great with fish! I'll be sure to bring a bottle the next time I go. Can't wait to go back.

The Thistle Fish & Chips is a small restaurant in Lyndhurst, NJ. There is NO OFF street parking…read more Curbside only. I had to wait 25 minutes for a space to open up. As you enter there is a small waiting area and an ordering counter. Staff were very nice, cheerful, & accommodating while I waited for my order to be cooked and packaged. I didn't look into the dining room since this was a take out order. PROS: Cleanliness appears to be high on their agenda. My order consisted of Fried Oyster dinner, Fish & Chips dinner, and a Fried Shrimp & Scallops dinner. All came with French Fries and Cole Slaw. They also provided plenty of tartar and cocktail sauce. Additionally they have Malt Vinegar which is a must, at least for me when eating fish and chips. The oysters were cooked to perfection, as were the shrimp and scallops. CONS: The fish fillet was undercooked and the coating saturated with oil. I don't think the fryer was hot enough. French Fries were soggy because the steam from the closed containers. Easily solved by putting in a frying pan to crisp them up. Coleslaw was okay. As for Pricing, they are quite high for portion served. $30.00 for 2 shrimp, 2 scallops and a mound of french fries is outrageous. I can get a full seafood platter at any decent diner or restaurant for this kind of money. I think I'll look elsewhere when I get my next craving for this type of cuisine.

Old Bay Fries (well done) & Coleslaw

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Fried Oysters

Michael's Salumeria

4.4(159 reviews)

0.2 mi

Great Italian Deli. Home made dishes and great sandwiches. Nice decor and good staff.read more

This place has great rice balls, roast beef sandwich. Great meatball parm sandwich. Perfect for…read morelunch and dinner meals. the staff is so kind and friendly. I enjoy going there and will recommend it to all.

Cannellini, tomato,celery, avocado salad $10 lb

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Casa Giuseppe

4.5(163 reviews)

0.2 mi

The chef, Giuseppe, loves what he does and you can experience that love in his dishes. Always a…read moregreat experience here and the bar next door gives you options if you're in the mood for a cocktail or two - Giuseppe's will hand you a separate bill for your bar tab. Works for me!

Another delicious meal and service. This time I had the shrimp Marinara served with angel hair. The…read moredish also has mussels and clams and the tomato sauce is delicious. We tried the cafe Giuseppe for dessert which I their version of an affogato and it was really good.

Special halibut

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Elia Mediterranean Restaurant

3.8(778 reviews)

1.6 mi

Absolutely incredible! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warmth and genuine…read morehospitality. The atmosphere is inviting, and every member of the staff goes out of their way to make you feel at home. The food is nothing short of spectacular-every dish was bursting with flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with love and care. It's rare to find a restaurant that excels in both service and cuisine, but this place delivers on every level. If you're looking for that outstanding experience Elia will capture your every need.

Our party of 6 had a great time at Elia! This was not our first visit - it's the food and service…read morethat keeps us coming back for more. I especially like visiting with a small group because I selfishly get to sample a lot more! The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, with mediterranean vibes throughout. It feels like you're sitting in a beautiful courtyard in Greece. Seafood is the main attraction here. I never deviate, as I know the specials will be killer. They have a healthy wine list also. Nothing is better than a well-crafted pairing. The staff is always engaging and friendly. Reservations are highly recommended. Arriving early or a little after the dinner rush will ensure you land a seat. The bar area is nice for meetups and for shooting the breeze!

Bar

Braised Short Rib Cavatelli

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Pineapple Martini (~$18)

Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood

4.0(130 reviews)

1.6 mi

We had an outstanding experience at Woodcroft Steakhouse…read more Ambiance- relaxed, small, local feel, subtly hipster, welcoming Service- exceptional Menu- something for everyone, lots of sides, the usual steak choices. Food- Filets were perfectly cooked, nice sear, juicy, flavorful. Steaks come w mashed and veggies; ordered side of their famous potatoes ; dessert- tiramisu was exceptional Overall- excellent, local steakhouse, great option to the big boys

The staff were all very nice, with the exception of the lot attendant, who was repeatedly…read moreleaning/resting on patrons' cars. Restaurant is very pretty inside, and drinks were good. Warm bread was excellent. Unfortunately, rib eye was very bland and despite ordering medium rare, was mostly rare but the biggest opportunity is really the seasoning. German potatoes suffered the same fate, totally bland and flavorless. Wanted to love it here but it just really missed the mark.

Seating

Double Espresso

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Woodcroft Old Fashioned

Suprema

4.6(274 reviews)

1.3 mi

4.5 stars My friend…read moreand I were going to a concert in Rutherford and wanted to grab dinner beforehand. There were so many excellent options on Park Avenue that it was hard to select one, but we wound up settling on Suprema. The restaurant was an easy 5-minute walk from the train station and was, thankfully, very warm and cozy inside on that chilly evening. The service that we experienced throughout the night was also very friendly and gracious. After we were seated, we were told that the restaurant was BYO and that there was a liquor store across the street. I decided to quickly run over and grab a bottle of wine, since we had some time to enjoy our meal before the show started. In addition to the bottle of red, we began our dinner with a complementary bread basket and an appetizer to share. Sadly, the slices of bread were rather dry and hard, so I only indulged in a few bites. However, our Rice Ball starter was unbelievable! We received three massive, fried spheres of creamy risotto and gooey mozzarella that were sitting in a sweet, herbaceous basil pomodoro sauce. They were honestly the best arancini I thought I had ever had! For my main course, I ordered the Chicken Porcini, which included two large Bell & Evans boneless chicken breasts, served over a light, creamy golden potato puree. The poultry was topped with fresh, roasted cremini and porcini mushrooms, as well as a sweet wine and porcini glaze. It felt like an upscale, modern version of a chicken marsala. I adored every aspect of the dish, from the tender chicken to the aromatic mushrooms to the homestyle mashed potatoes (an item I do not even typically like). Suprema provided a stellar meal in a relaxed atmosphere that was the perfect pre-concert vibe we were looking for. Plus, the food was amazing, so we definitely made a wise choice in picking the place.

Highlights: Fried Calamari and meatball appetizers were great!…read more Mid-lights: The vodka chicken parm with rigatoni was good, but the chicken was a little too soft/soggy. Also the portions were a little small. Lowlights: The restaurant was a little understaffed, wait times for water, to take our order, to get our food was extremely long. 4 dishes ordered and dinner was 2.5 hours... Overall the food was good but pricey for what it was.

Waldorf Chicken

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Park ave sandwich

Biggie's

3.9(601 reviews)

2.3 mi

I have had this place bookmarked on Yelp for the longest time. I was seafood and my husband…read moresuggested we try this place out. When I told my mom where we were going her reaction- "omg that place is still around?!? It use to be excellent back in the day!" Well I am happy to report this place is just as good today as it was during my mother's heyday. I decided to get a few oysters and clams to start off with and everything was just so fresh. As an entree the Seafood in a spicy red sauce was easily one of the best I have had in a very long time. There was a generous amount of seafood within the dish, the sauce I swear I could just drink it out of a cup and the pasta was cooked perfectly. My husband got the bbq ribs which I didn't try but you could see how they just slid right off the bone and he couldn't stop talking about how good they were. We ended our meal with some strong espresso. I enjoyed how it is a very casual atmosphere with a nice bar area that had a few TVs to watch some sports games. No need to dress to impress. The service was a little bit on the slower side but the waitress was very nice. The man who brought out my oysters, I asked him which were the east coast and which where in the west coast oysters, along with asking him where in the west coast my oysters were from and he couldn't tell me. I just think a place should just know these things is they are selling them. Nonetheless we still really enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to return.

Isn't one glad that we're not landlocked in New Jersey and don't have to go far for the absolute…read morefreshest seafood? The Jersey Shore restaurants will always have an advantage when it comes to seafood because of location. North Jersey offers a diverse, high-quality seafood scene, ranging from upscale Mediterranean-style fish markets to casual, beloved neighborhood spots. Situated less than 2.5 miles from MetLife Stadium, Biggie's has been a neighborhood institution located off of Route 17 South in Carlstadt and is best known for its clams-on-the-half-shell and wide selection of beers on tap. My partner, our friends, and I have been to this family-owned establishment numerous times and decided to have dinner last night. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon entering this casual vibe, we were greeted by the host. There is a lively sports bar side full of TVs and a dining room side, where we got a booth immediately by the window. Their menu has a wide array of options, rivaled only by the countless photographs and mementos that fill nearly every inch of wall space. There are many sandwiches, a half-dozen salads, thin-crust pizzas, and a substantial range of pastas. For starters, we decided on two dozen East Coast oysters on a half shell and Steamed Mussels with white wine butter broth. A side of Italian bread was brought for dipping. As a main meal, we opted for the Turkey Chili, Baby Back Ribs, Fried Calamari, Caesar salad, and Fries. The food was excellent and delicious, using the freshest ingredients. The portions were healthy. The staff went out of their way to make one feel welcome, creating a friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Our server was Hadiyah. The price was reasonable. The Garden State's seafood scene is a testament to the state's rich maritime heritage, offering something for every palate, whether one's a regular or a first-timer. This is why people keep coming back week after week.

Bar

Baked Lobster Mac

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Outside

J. Alexander's

3.7(78 reviews)

2.9 mi

Came here on a Friday with my boyfriend. We got Angelina as our server. She was my server the last…read moretime I ate at the restaurant. Angelina is very nice, friendly and courteous. If you get her as your server, it's a start to a pleasant and great meal. Angelina knows what she's talking about! One feedback would be to learn how to better time the serving of the foods. We got our soup and shrimp cocktail as starters but literally 3 minutes later, our entrees were served to the table. Our entrees got cold while we tried to finish our starters. Please look to have the servers better time the serving of entrees AFTER the starters are finished. I had the New England Clam Chowder and the Prime rib. The clam chowder was tasty but lacked clams. They added andouille sausage to the chowder to give it a nice tasty twist but this should not have taken away from the amount of clams expected in a clam chowder. Prime rib was a good thick cut. But served warm and almost at room temperature. Not exactly how I would like my prime rib. Shoe string fries were tasty. My boyfriend ordered the Clam Chowder and Shrimp Cocktail as starters, followed by Cajun Sea Pasta and a bunch of side dishes - southern Coke slaw, black beans and rice and the loaded baked potato. Shrimps in the shrimp cocktail was good sized shrimp topped with old bay seasoning. The pasta was seasoned just right, very tasty and delicious. Cole slaw was crunchy which meant the Cole slaw was freshly made and not sitting in the sauce for too long. Loaded baked potato was of good size and baked to the right softness. Black beans and rice was the only side dish that was a bit too salty but went great when mixed with the baked potato. Overall, we were impressed with Angelina's services, friendliness of the staff and quality of the foods.

I really wanted to give 4 or 5 stars, I think it has great potential to reach that. The home made…read moresalad dressings are phenomenal. the "Nonnas lasagna" was extremely burnt, so hard we could not cut it, it also lacked authentic flavor. The chicken tacos with rice and beans on the side were phenomenal! The Cesar salad was good but we did get served some browned romaine which i noticed half way through and couldn't finish eating it. I had the salmon and it has a fishy taste, it was also very small looked like 4-5oz. Although I asked for it well done, I did not expect it to be BURNT it was literally black like charred on the whole bottom and top. The wild rice/orzo chilled salad really lacked flavor and was quite the conundrum, I think this side should be improved or changed out completely. The roasted chicken with mashed potato's was excellent. Our server was very absent minded, although she circled and passed by she NEVER once stopped and checked in after serving the food to ask "how is everything?" so we didn't even get a chance to tell her about the burnt lasagna but fortunately the food runner and a different server did pass by us and checked on us ecause they saw us with our necks out looking for our server who had actually passed by us but didn't even look at us...I found it strange that for such a fine establishment the server had not been drained to check on the table 2-5 minutes after each course is served. We had a 3 course meal. A salad to start, followed by the chicken tacos and Nonna lasagna as a second appetizer, then our main dishes. Not once did she check on us after the food was served. I will return in a few months to see if there has been any improvement. The manager did take the lasagna off the bill after the busser brought the plate back. However the waitress never came or made any comments about it. She truly lacked hospitality, personality, and attention To details. I don't remember her name i don't think she Even provided it... the dessert menu also could be better being that there are other restaurants in the area with better dessert options. I think this place needs something good that makes it unique... maybe a story to tell by the server for first times guest or any suggestions etc.

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Matthew's Italian Restaurant

4.5(721 reviews)

3.1 mi

Try the chicken parm Try the espresso martinis…read moreTry the fried calamari Try the ceasar salad Try the berries and cream Try the dirty martinis Try the straccatella soup Try the stuffed artichoke Try the fresh pasta Try the seafood dishes Try the veal Try the Sunday Sauce!! Try everything!!!!

Went here to celebrate for date night and really enjoyed it!…read moreAmbiance: Such a cute, cozy, intimate spot! The tables are somewhat close together though and another customer hit me with her puffer jacket hahah Service: Everyone was super friendly and nice! At times, service was a bit slow, but it was pretty packed even on a Tuesday night. Food: The food and price were both excellent. We got the calamari, pasta with vodka sauce, broiled seafood platter, a side of potatoes, and a side of sautéed mushrooms. Everything was so yummy and we had plenty of leftovers to take home.

Seating area

Sole Almondine - amazing !!

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Cosmo

Meet Hot Pot

3.7(35 reviews)

2.4 mi

I have greatly enjoyed my experience at this restaurant. There were many options of broths, meats,…read moreseafood and vegetables to put in the broth. All the food way very good and the service was excellent.

Impromptu dinner tonight with my adult children. I had been wanting to come here for a while so I…read morewas happy when my daughter suggested it. Our server was wonderful. She explained the ordering and hot pot process very well. She also asked if there were food allergies at the table. (Oh yes, that would be me!) Ambiance was casual and fun. We enjoyed looking at and taking the side dishes off the conveyor belt. We also ordered two types of beef and they are both really tasty and tender. We would definitely return again!