Great spot for a bite before a game at Sports Illustrated Stadium. This may be a hotel bar, but the…read moreservice and food are This is a TINY place, so plan to be there early if you are there before a game. A few of our favs: the flatbreads, the station burger, the chicken sandwich with hot honey, and the cocktails.

While staying at the Element hotel in Harrison, NJ I came here a couple of nights. The hotel gives…read morea couple free drink tickets for this bar, so it's a nice way to end the evening (or start it) with free wine or beer. The staff was very friendly and the food was great. I tried their apple tart and it was excellent. The other food I saw others ordering wasn't the typical hotel food, definitely a little better! It's nice that this place is part of this hotel - A great combo!

This place was a sleeper I didn't expect the food to be that good, and the exterior def does not…read morecompliment the interior. I will def be going back the service was great the bartender was very friendly

I went here for a first date and we both were feeling adventurous so as soon as we saw Ceasar…read morechicken wings we were like WIDE EYES lol. They were delicious. I like the consistency and the crunch. I'd like to go back to try other flavors. The service was great. The server recommended these wings and they did not disappoint. The ambiance on a Thursday was laid back. Not crowded and they had all the Olympic Games on all of the TVs which is definitely a plus. I'd come here during basketball season to eat and watch games for sure. Can't wait to be back!

Scoob and Adrian were our bartenders and they provided amazing service! Gave us suggestions, which…read morewere all great! We had a wonderful time celebrating my son's 21st birthday! Atmosphere was very welcoming! I will definitely be back.

I visit the Harrison, NJ area often. Charley is a go to for good food and a nice vibe. The lobster…read morerole, chicken pot pie, and steak frites are great. Service is always helpful and friendly.

Love O'Donnells pub! Bartender is great and the Guinness is even better-best bar ever!read more

They have such a nice chill vibe here, you will really enjoy yourself. For the holiday season, they…read morehave some great window Christmas displays that add to the ambiance. Bonus points for a solid Guinness, a nice shot of Jameson, and Touch tunes serving up the jukebox jams. It's good for groups or a nightcap with a date. Unique beer selection, too.

Brand new spot in Harrison right across from Sports Illustrated stadium, serving up sustenance from…read moredaytime to nighttime. This a preliminary review as I've only been in for a to-go coffee, but the ambiance inside is great, and the coffee is good! Looking forward to returning for the dinner & drinks service!

The service is usually great here. In the past on game day the usual menu is available at the bar…read more Today while there are special Incentives buying a ticket to the game (Gotham FC) and a drink one server told us she wasn't making specialty drinks. While I understand the bar is busy. It wasn't much busier than many other bars I visit. Let's hope my next visit is better.

It appears this location has closed. Eviction notice on the door and closed for last two Red Bulls…read moregames. Always enjoyed the food even if it could be inconsistent at times.

My brother-in-law is still thinking about the long hots and rice ball he had. This was our first…read morevisit and all the dishes were great. I made a resy for 5:15 on a Friday night expecting it to be busier. I'm sure it's nuts with Red Bulls games. We were seated immediately and our hostess and servers were great. We had the Harrison pie, spicy rigatoni and the appys mentioned earlier. I ordered the cauliflower crust pizza with eggplant and the crust was the best I had. Left me questioning if it was really cauliflower crust. lol. The eggplant wasn't as soft as I like it but still good. Nice selection of beer and wine. Overall positive experience and looking forward to visiting Ah Pizz again.

So bet! I was randomly looking for a spot with decent reviews and solid seafood--and I stumbled…read moreacross this little gem. The atmosphere was exactly what I wanted: relaxed, low-key, and welcoming. I sat at the bar and was lucky enough to meet a fantastic bartender. Super friendly, gave honest recommendations, and really added to the experience. I got there around 9-ish and my food came out fast--boom. Even though it wasn't crowded, the vibe was still great. Chill, comfortable, and no rush. Food-wise: The clams were tasty, though I'm usually more of a mussels person. The garlic wine sauce was flavorful and paired nicely. The stuffed snapper? Beautifully done. Well-seasoned, tender, and the seafood stuffing was a great touch. Definitely the standout. By the end, I was happily stuffed. Excellent service, great food, and a relaxed environment--I'll definitely be coming back

My friend made me feel like I was Joey Chestnut for finishing my entree. He is an eater of more…read morenormal volume thus has had leftovers in our excursions there. I got an excellent top sirloin special, laden with enticing ingredients such as black-eyed peas. The meat was juicy perfection but I also enjoyed the collard greens. It was a tough call on whether to get this or the red snapper special. Fine sangria and cappuccino as well. Will be back soon.

A great bar with bar food. They have no entrees. But the jalapeno burger and seasoned fries were…read morevery good. Antonio is a very good bartender.

Placed an online order, but the bartender didn't now they took online orders. He had no idea how…read moreto check and basically told me I was beat, even after I showed him I placed the online order. Customer support is non-existent, along with the atmosphere of this place. Steer clear of The Junction, this place is a joke

Girls' night rule #1: pick a place with a vibe. Girls' night…read morerule #2: the food better back it up. Burke's Tavern understood the assignment. None of us had been before, so we walked in blind, except not really, because the second we stepped inside the vibe hit us. Dimmed lights (but not "can't read the menu" dim), candles glowing, plants everywhere, music just loud enough to feel cool but not loud enough to ruin the gossip. Cozy. Chill. Cute. The holy trinity. It wasn't packed, so we had seating options and landed at a round table in the middle: elite positioning, honestly. Door and front windows on one side, bar view on the other. Prime people-watching real estate. Now let's discuss the important part: the food. We ordered strategically (read: everything we wanted). Lamb meatballs - 10/10. Holy crap. I don't know who is back there doing what, but please continue. Burrata pizza - absolutely delicious. Gone in record time. Gochu-Crispy-Chikin - no notes. Million Dollar Chicken - appropriately named. Fish 'N' Chips - zero complaints across the table. And that's the thing: not a single person in the group had an issue. No side-eye. No "it's good, but..." Just clean plates and happy energy. Now. Parking? Disrespectful. It's on a corner (love that), but finding parking took effort (do not love that). Would I let that stop me? Absolutely not. Parking be damned. I will circle. I will walk. I will manifest a spot. Because this place is such a vibe that it's already secured a return visit -- brunch is calling, and I need to see what this place feels like when the weather warms up. Girls' night/date night/ANY night approved.

We were in Newark a late afternoon on a Sunday and looking for a burger. Went to another famous…read morelocal place and it was closed so decided to try Burke's Tavern. The atmosphere and restaurant look great. It has a good vibe and the service was great. Let me tell you about the burger, not the best, they give you a slider size patty, overcooked and served on a bun that comes apart when you grab it. I'm not sure about the rest of the menu, but not a burger place. Now the chocolate cake with the raspberry ice cream--wow! This was the best part of the meal. I'm giving this place 4 stars even though I didn't like the burger because that's all I tried. I'll come back and revise this rating up/down if I come back and try other menu items. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

The absolute best diner I've been to…read more The place itself is stunning. It's newly renovated but still has a diner feel, just with some upgrades like a live DJ and a solarium-like addition. Parking is also highly convenient. The menu is extensive and I can't wait to go back to try everything they have. There are the classic breakfast items of course, but they also have some innovative dishes or familiar dishes with a spin. I ordered the jerk chicken pasta which was spicy, so flavorful and also a great portion size. Others in our party ordered pancakes, which were so fluffy, eggs, fried chicken, fried catfish and more. Everything was fried to perfection and the catfish tasted like it had literally just jumped out of the ocean. Our waiter was super nice and we had a big party so I'm sure it wasn't easy. My only suggestion is that they make their hot drinks hotter. Other than that, I'd seriously come back every weekend.

READ FULL REVIEW!!!…read more March 2026: First time at this establishment was just ok. Hosted a very small get-together here (5 guest). Atmosphere was nice. Music was wayy too loud to hear the person you're sitting next to. Food was tasty and fresh. Coffee was good with great creamer selection (at the time). Our server was my least favorite part of this experience. He was over the top with his energy and upscale tactics (pushy with getting us to order extra drinks and appetizers despite declining). I was hosting this event and did not need him selling us after already being told "no, thank you" twice. It was awkward and ultimately changed the vibe. He hardly checked on us after that encounter and we constantly had to remind them about request that were never brought out to the table. Staff needs to be trained better. This was just an ok experience. April 2026 : What ultimately lead me to write this review was my 2nd experience at this diner. The server was a lot better than our first experience, but we did run into a few too many problems. First, we ordered coffee and are informed that per managements request, we can only have half-half or cream with our coffee. Previously they had French vanilla creamers and other flavored creamers but I guess management decided to save on the additional cost. This was a bummer especially realizing that they could easily afford creamers. This restaurant easily pulls at least $150,000 per week in revenue, so I didn't understand cheapening out like that. I still ordered the coffee. When it came to the table I added the cream into the cup only to find something floating in the coffee. I send it back and ask for a new cup, which the server politely provided. We order our meals and all goes well. Eventually two of the three meals come out and we wait for the final plate to come out. It's common courtesy to wait for everyone to have their meal before eating, so we wait. We wait about 6-7 minutes and the final plate comes out only for it to be cold. All of us ordered breakfast, so you can imagine trying to eat cold egg, potato, and sausage. We ask for the waiter, but before he could get to us the manager passes by and we let him know the issue. He takes the plate to the back and about two minutes later he comes back with the same exact plate. Before the manager arrived to take the plate away, I saw the guest split the egg half and add black pepper on everything so we knew it was the same plate and food she started eating off of that was reheated onto the kitchen grill where other food is being prepared for guest. The manager informs us that he had the chef heat the food up on the griddle and that it should be a perfect temperature. We refuse to accept the plate because it was reheated and not remade entirely. We were shocked that this was the solution even being offered. Reheating food on the griddle seemed unsafe (contamination risk, diseases, illness, etc) and offensive. No one pays these prices to have reheated breakfast served to them. I could've just made that at home for a fraction of the price. We politely refuse the reheated plate and he apologized and took the plate to the back. The server comes over to see what the issue is and we explain everything. He says that he will look into it and take that meal off the bill. Now I'm frustrated because one out of the three of us aren't eating anything and the experience was off. At this point, I'm not eating my meal but the 3rd guest is eating. So the guest who sent their plate back and myself are waiting for the 3rd guest to finish their pancakes. He ordered a stack of 4-5 chocolate chip pancakes and was happily eating away at layer by layer. Eventually he gets to the last 2 pancakes and before he adds syrup he notices what appeared to be an eyelash or short piece of hair imbedded in the pancake. Picture of the clearly imbedded hair included with this review. He immediately stopped eating and looks sick. He had already eaten 3-4 pancakes by then and the idea that he ate more of whatever that was felt unnerving, to say the least. We both start looking to see what he's looking at and long behold the hair was there. At this point we are extremely frustrated and completely over this experience. Management did not make this experience right even after addressing all of these issues both separately and together. I felt like my money was not valued and my business certainly wasn't. They did nothing to remedy these issues and I will NOT be going back to this establishment. This restaurant may look visually beautiful but the service is not. Staff needs more training, music needs to be turned down, chefs need to wear hairnets and everyone needs to follow safe food handling skills. You're putting your guest and your business at risk ignoring these issues. I really really wish I had a better experience.