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    The Beacon Diner

    3.7 (110 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Sam's Special
    Kevin S.

    My family and I's go to diner for 20+ years. The service is always great and super friendly. Very big menu but we usually go for breakfast. Highly recommend the Sam's special!

    Fruit tart waffle and Nutella French Toast
    Jessica L.

    The list of breakfast options is soooooo deliciously long. It was a tough call but the fruit tart waffle was fantas and I'd get it again in a heartbeat. The food of my companion was excellent too. He got French toast. If there's something to complain about it's the lack of coffee refills. All in all the food makes up for it. Go here. Yum.

    Vanilla Milkshake
    The Critical J.

    The food was good, menu variety was plentiful, food came out fast, staff was friendly, place was clean and was a good size. Parking was plentiful and the prices were decent

    The best
    Luis M.

    Went back had eggs, homefries, French toast, iced tea and cup of chk noodle soup. All of it was astounding. This might be the best diner in north jersey. Staff was lively same w customers. Not pricey. Good good energy here. ladies and worms. We have a winner. Eat here. !!!

    ABC Burger
    Stacey H.

    Love me a good, quality diner! The space is a big and the food was amazing. They have a full bar with some drinks I'll have to come back to try. Service was great. Can't wait to come back.

    Hemalatha K.

    Delivery Order: I love Diner Food and make a point of trying new ones but this one was not a good experience. Fish and Chips had barely any seasoning, and they didn't even give any Tartar sauce. I had also ordered Chorizo Quesadilla and they too tasted just average. Maybe dining in person, it would have been better.

    Greek coffee and Corn Muffin
    Anna B.

    Great waitress and service. As a mom love that their smoothies are low in sugar and have real berries-great for my kids who enjoyed drinking them in cute mugs. Also love their Greek coffee, and muffins that come as a complimentary item.

    Beacon Diner Pancakes

    I ordered pancakes from this diner, and I wanted my blueberries and whipped cream on the side but they wanted to charge extra price for the blueberry and extra for the whipped cream. I think they could have at least given the whipped cream with the pancakes if I ordered I side of blueberries I spent $20 just on pancakes and a side of corn beef hash. But overall, the pancakes were good.

    Maryland Crab Cakes
    Elle C.

    Expect Imitation crabmeat when u order Maryland Crab Cakes here..... whaaaaaaat? No taste of crab... u should list as Imitation Maryland Crab Cakes! Very disappointed

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    This dinner is a touch cozier than most others. enjoyed their skillet platter and good coffee that comes with refills.

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    I really enjoy the matzo ball soup its one of my favorites there. The service is very good the wait staff work hard and very friendly

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    Consistently good food. Great service, and quick pick up times for take away. Love it here!!

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    The food is amazing I always get fries with eggs and bacon with orange juice it's amazinggggg

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    very nice and good food service was really nice! very nice ambiance too, prices were pretty good

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    Jacob's Pickles

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    This place was absolutely AMAZING! It hit 5 stars on all aspects from the service to the food to…read morethe ambiance! I will definitely be patronizing again in the near future. A friend and I chose to experience the Restaurant Week lunch special since neither of us had been to this restaurant before. We sat at the bar and decided to go for the $19 lunch special they serve Monday - Friday instead. We had alot of staff servicing us. Even though we sat at the actual bar, we had a floor server attending to us as well as the bar staff. We even met the manager, Tiffany, as she introduced herself to us and made sure we were taken care of properly. The UWS location is huge. It is about 2/3rds of a North/South block with an enclosed patio built in the front of the restaurant. The bar is simply beautiful. It is half inside and half on the sidewalk also semi enclosed. I did not walk around the inside of the restaurant but I did see there were alot of mirrors and a darker interior. Bar was filled with liquor on the walls and gave it a modern day saloon feel. Very comfortable and inviting. We ordered drinks initially. They were carefully crafted and tasty on a hot summer day. I ordered the Waldorf Salad lunch special and my friend had the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. I must say the portions are large. They make sure you do not leave hungry! :) Both entrees came with soup and a second side. I had the biscuit and honey/maple butter. Oh my was it heavenly. My friend was super satisfied with her sandwich. It looked like a meal fit for a Queen! All of the food was seasoned well. While we were still enjoying our meal the bar changed from lunch to happy hour service. My friend decided to order the Margarita flight. It came with three flavored margaritas for a mere $12. I tried the Spicy Brine Margarita and it will now be the only drink I have for future visits. So delicious and flavorful. We were having such a great time as the bar filled with patrons and we spoke with our neighbors. At this time one of our servers brought us a complimentary pretzel. It was the star of the show from presentation to taste I would recommend anyone to try it. The bathrooms are unisex. By the time I needed to use it the restaurant was crowded and so it needed to be serviced. The stall I utilized had a strong urine smell and needed a proper cleaning. Management might consider placing air fresheners in each stall to at least give the illusion of cleanliness. This restaurant raised the bar for hospitality! The service was top notch as well as the food and atmosphere. If you have not tried this place I highly suggest that you do. It is a 100 out of 10 establishment for NYC! My gratitude goes out to all of the wait staff and bartenders that made our experience so wonderful.

    I stumbled upon this gem during a Sunday stroll. I had only planned to stop in for a drink, but one…read morelook at the menu convinced me to order brunch; and I'm so glad I did. Brunch at Jacob's Pickles is a real treat. I ordered the coleslaw with pickles as a side, it was delicious. The breakfast platter was absolutely massive and overall good, a bit salty for me, and the biscuit was a bit soft. But the grits were delightful. I sat at the bar, so the service was fine, though not particularly memorable. What I loved most was the patio: it's partially open and partially enclosed, letting you enjoy plenty of natural light while staying cool in the air conditioning. It gives you the feeling of dining outdoors without the noise or wind from the street. The interior design is beautiful and adds so much to the experience. I definitely recommend checking this place out. I'll certainly be back to try more of the menu!

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    Blueberry Lemon Bread Pudding
    Blueberry Lemon Bread Pudding
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    Barney Greengrass

    Barney Greengrass

    4.0
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    This Family Owned Jewish Deli opened in 1908 and then moved to its present location in 1929, Barney…read moreGreengrass directs its focus on traditional Baltic style smoked fish, like Lox, Herring, Sable, & White Fish. It has only one store, which is found on Amsterdam Avenue on the Upper West Side of New York City, - and it has changed very little over the past 120+ years. Most famous for its Smoked Fish, especially its Smoked Sturgeon, Barney Greengrass has an extensive menu along this line, offering mostly cured fish items, either in sliced form, or as smoked fish salads. However there is a small list of meat sandwiches that are offered as well, making Barney Greengrass yet another great Jewish Deli in NYC that is NOT Kosher. During my numerous visit between 1976 and 1999, the service at Barney Greengrass has always been friendly and informative. It made me feel like I was a regular here, even during my fist visit. I always make sure to get one the platters, which can be any combination of three smoked fish items. Usually select the Sturgeon, the Nova, and the White Fish, which comes two Bagels. I found it good to get a large of their amazing Borscht as well, as a refreshing pallet cleanser. And just to mix things up a bit, I once slit a Pastrami Sandwich, whish was on the small side for an NYC Deli, but was delicious that it was well worth price. Other items of is their Pickled Herring Salad, their White Fish Salad, and especially their Latkes (potato pancakes). I love fish, thus Barney Greengrass has become one of my favorite Delis in America. Yum!

    This place was hopping on a Sunday morning. The service was adequate but not great as we had to…read moreprovide a few reminders for staff. It's a great place to people watch outside. The egg and salmon sandwich was very good. The potato latkes were delicious. My iced tea was fresh.

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    Bagel sandwich with sable and sturgeon
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    Bagels & plain cream cheese
    Maison Pickle

    Maison Pickle

    4.2
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    So fun! I researched a lot before we went here to make sure I ordered the right things, and I did!…read moreHere's what we had for dinner: Apps we shared: - sweet/spicy french toast w/ fried chicken. SO good! Perfectly balanced and just so yummy! - honey butter pull apart bread. Yummy but I could have skipped this one - pickled veggies - I love veggies and these were great! Not too salty and the dip it came with was delicious Main meal: roast beef on homemade bread with mushrooms, au jus, and coleslaw - yaaaas. Absolutely delicious and huge! I only ate half. Loved this! Dessert: Oreo ice box pie was perfection! So great to share a few bites each. We loved it. Very pretty inside and for a Saturday night, we weren't rushed at all. Server was very nice. I can't wait to go back!

    Booked a Reservation for noon on a Thursday. While it wasn't empty it wasn't packed either…read more Restaurant was about 1/3 full which is a good thing since they open at 11 AM. I just knew the food was going to be good! The portions are big and the pull apart bread, tuna tartare and TIRAMUSU French toast was to die for! While the food was great the service was lacking. Our servers was nice but did not check on us nor did we get what we asked for for ex. Sauces, straws etc. It wasn't just my table it was ALL the tables. I'm not sure if the waiters had too much tables to cater too at once but the service was truly lacking. We even waited 40 mins for the check alone. I could understand if it was the weekend and it was packed but I feel like it was enough servers to provide adequate service. I will be back. Maison Pickle is worth a visit whether you are a native NYer or visiting!

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    Pull Apart Honey and Butter Bread was the Beyoncé at the table.
    Pull Apart Honey and Butter Bread was the Beyoncé at the table.
    Bloody Mary w/pickled cauliflower

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