A very warm and inviting looking restaurant. The service is friendly and thoughtful starting with the host. They have the best tasting oysters around. Their bread is so tasty with the oil dip. We love the blistered shishito. If you like spicy definitely go for the black ink pasta with the lobster. Chicken under the brick is always a good way to go. The pork shoulder is absolutely delicious. We love going there. We always get a good meal with great service. read more

This had been a staple of mine when I lived in a nearby town. The bar was lively and full, and I knew the staff. But over the years I had seen staff and possibly ownership turn what felt like too often. The menu has always been decent although a few years ago it felt more creative and a broader selection. I still like the bar area but this time around it felt different. There was a new bartender being trained. While our waitress and clearly more seasoned bar tender was nice, the ambiance felt different. The entire staff was clearly focused on the party in the main dining room. And our food took a bit of time considering we only ordered soup and salad and we were one of four tables. Entire meal from seating to leaving...an hour and a half. This is not at the top of our list and an unlikely future candidate except out of convenience. read more

Over the hill and under the bridge. My journeys... nay... my conquests took me to Schraalenburgh road earlier this 2025. My writings took me elsewhere in between then and now but I close the year with a score for "The Hill." The hills were rolling with endless space for me and my constituents to graze. We stretched out for a late lunch / early dinner (depending what type of guy / gal / etc you are). Not sure what led us down this path, but it was obviously the less traveled. We ate solo. The attention of the staff was, as you could expect, grand... yet still a tad slow on the food. Questionable, but I didn't ask the question. Questions need answers, and if you want to stop questions you stuff someone's mouth. They stuff your mouth alright. The calamari is not only tasty, but plentiful. A plate overfilling with calama you wonder what lovely inland jersey pond they rescued this quantity from. We got a side of fries to share, same story, but carb based. Clearly no potato famine in the near future. We finished off our finishings with a steak, some rigatoni and the duck. I always order best so I can't fully judge the other dishes. Clearly, I ordered the duck - Man of class and integrity. The steak was apparently a 4.5/5. The pasta was apparently a 3.5/5. But the Duck was a 5/5. Beautifully cooked, wonderfully presented and just filling enough. So - for me - I had a five star midday experience. But everyday is a 5/5 for me. I'm happy. I'm charming. I'm brilliant. Linguini B is undoubtedly ready to run up The Hill again in the near future. Knees high, head down, on the balls of my feet... ready for whatever comes my way. read more

Tried The Hill in Closter and left feeling pretty underwhelmed. The space is nice, clean, stylish, with a good-looking bar and my cocktail was great, balanced and well made. The French onion dumplings were actually the best thing I had... crispy on the outside, cheesy, and full of flavor. Everything else missed the mark. The fish tacos were huge but the swordfish was under-seasoned, the mushroom soup had an overpowering acidic note, and while my date liked his rigatoni bolognese, I wasn't impressed by much else. It's on the pricier side, and it was completely empty when we were there, which made the vibe feel a little flat. I might come back just for those dumplings and a drink, but I wouldn't rush for a full dinner here. read more

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This place can get busy. Reservations can be placed. The atmosphere is cozy with a fireplace in the main room. Our food was very tasty. They can help modify an entree if necessary such as an allergy. There's a drink menu which includes their own cocktail and mocktail selections. read more

This is very good. The food is exquisite. The service is excellent. Is a nice place to go with family or on a date.

The Hill in Closter is outstanding. The seafood was incredibly fresh and flavorful, the desserts were absolutely top notch, and the Hill Burger is truly second to none--one of the best burgers around. The interior is beautiful with a warm, upscale atmosphere that still feels comfortable and inviting. Service was timely, professional, and attentive without being overbearing. A huge plus for families as well: our two young kids were able to stretch out on the couch and genuinely enjoyed the space, which made the entire experience even better. A perfect spot for both a great meal and a relaxed, memorable night out. Highly recommend. read more

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Reserved for New Years Eve because they said there would be a DJ, upon arrival no music. Three of the items from the fixed menu we ordered were unavailable, and the entree we ended up with was bland with a dry texture. There was zero ambiance for the New Years event. We ended up going across the street to Stern and Bow. Our waitress sent the manager over and after I described my complaints she literally walked away mid-sentence. read more

The Hill - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

Ambiance. Great Food. Excellent and great selection Service. Great This is best served for s celebration or if you have a lot of discretionary income For appetizers we ordered the peach arugula salad and the shrimp and crispy polenta cakes (smoothest polenta I've ever had) Then we ordered the scallops and the moroccan boar tagine. I've seen reviews that said the tagine could be dry, and experienced that in some chunks but not the entire dish. I would pass on that dish. Otherwise, the flavor tones were great read more

After mistakenly thinking that I had made reservations at Felinas in Ridgewood, NJ, for New Years Eve. We ended up having dinner at The Hills in Closter. I was perplexed as to how the manager did not know how to take a fair complaint from it's patron and walking away from our table in mid sentence. That was appalling and embarrassing and just proof that she is not equipped to manage, nevertheless to manage a restaurant in which not only you need to gain the respect of your peers and staff and lead by example, but you need to make sure that your customers are satisfied specially when the restaurant was in the wrong and had no control of the work load that day. The action of this manager was so embarrassing, that I will never again set foot in their property again. The Hills should had never let the prior manager Frank, leave, but I guess he needed to be in a upscale restaurant. read more

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Really really good. I've been here a few times previously and everything is on point. Terrific food, great service. Instead of main dining room we opted for bar. Enjoyed a delicious heaping plate of calamari, and our app choices were on point. Solid drinks and beers. Three grabbed the falafal platter for entree and I went for bacon cheese burger. Chill beautiful restaurant. Took our time and server made worthy suggestions on what to order. Dinner for two was awesome and solid price point ($91 before tip). I'm all in and will put this top of mind over Houston's or other premium restaurants. read more

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Excellent service, atmosphere, and food. We started with the salmon tartare. The fish was perfectly fatty and the broth made a delicious dip for the complimentary, fresh focaccia. For entrees we went with more appetizers. The apps list just looked way more inviting to us tonight. My dining partner had the polenta cakes &!shrimp. Not a drop was left. I went for the macaroni and Gouda cheese with short rib. So creamy and savory. Delicious comforting. We finished up by sharing the butter cake and blueberry compote. Warm, buttery and Delish but so small for $12! They serve it with whip cream but really should invest in a good quality vanilla to go with it. read more

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Dinner a couple of nights ago was absolutely delicious! My scallops were sweet and moist. My son's lobster pasta was beyond...hope they have it next time I go! read more

The Hill - Scallops and lobster/squid ink pasta - delicious!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

This restaurant was gorgeous! The interior was so lovely and comfortable at the same time. Service as quick. And the food was good. The menu was a bit sparse but there is something for everyone. As a pescatarian I felt I had options. read more

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Salad was very lacking and boring. We asked for goat cheese to add to the salad instead we got blue cheese. The food has no taste. The rigatoni Bolognese was very bland. The special I ordered was the pork stew with beans. Beans were not cooked and no flavor. Definitely another one and done spot. The ambiance is wonderful. The service is ok. The cooking needs to improve. read more

This is a nice homey restaurant with a comfortable and pretty outdoor patio. (Note: There did not seem to be a wheelchair ramp to the outdoor patio - maybe if we went through the restaurant?). The chef is a Michelin-starred NYC chef that has decided to move back to northern Jersey. He definitely lives up to his name. We had calamari, guac and chips, mac and cheese, fish tacos, duck breast and chicken under a brick. Everything was delicious and cooked well - we have no complaints. The service was good - we came with a large party with small children and the waitstaff was very accommodating. The price point is what you would expect for a somewhat upscale restaurant. We will likely be back. read more

My wife and I just got home from celebrating our anniversary at The Hill. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The restaurant has a cool modern vibe. We were greeted by a professional and friendly staff member. They were able to move us from an outdoor table to an indoor one due to the weather being in the 90's. The seating is comfortable. The ceilings are high, so the acoustics were perfect for a romantic dinner. Our waiter was excellent, he gave great recommendations throughout the meal. I knew that the head chef has a seafood cookbook, so I figured I'd go in that direction. The halibut ceviche was a revelation, artfully plated and bursting with flavor. Perfect for the hot summer weather. My wife enjoyed the arugula salad, we both found the portion to be solid. For an entree, I selected the tuna with Israeli couscous and my wife went with the scallops. The tuna was perfectly cooked and the accompaniments were just right with it. I tried a bite of my wife's scallop and thought it was the perfect essence of a scallop, spot on sear and doneness. We shared the fingerling potatoes which were nice and crisp. Great meal, great ambiance, great staff! We will return! read more

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4.5 stars The Hill had been on my list for a while, so I was thrilled to finally make it there on a recent Friday night. In fact, the restaurant was able to accommodate us on short notice and without a reservation. They even gave us a corner table with extra space, which was perfect for the baby in a stroller that was with our party. The restaurant was simply stunning, offering a seasonal patio, a chalet-like rustic dining room, and a lively bar. While the patio and bar served a more casual tavern menu with burgers and tacos, the dining room tantalized us with creative fine dining. From the moment we were greeted by our gracious server, Turk, and peered at the menu, we knew that we were in for a fabulous adventure. We started by ordering cocktails, and I went with one of my standard selections - the Spicy Margarita. Their version specifically included jalapeño-infused Espolon Tequila blanco, Cointreau, and lime; it was perfectly balanced and not too sweet. I also sampled my companion's Crooked Smile, which used Espolon's Reposado Tequila that time, as well as blood orange, ginger, and lime. So, it was basically another form of a margarita. It was light and refreshing, but could have used some more ginger, as the amount they had included was barely perceptible. Since our group included 3 diners with large and adventurous appetites, we went a bit overboard with our order. We started by sharing a few appetizers. The Turkish Falafel special included 3 crunchy patties of fried chickpea served over hummus, tahini, and a chickpea salad. It was topped with pickled red onion and served with soft pita points. The falafel and salad were terrific, but we found the hummus rather bland; some garlic would have really added flavor to the spread. The Salmon Tartare special included succulent chunks of chilled, raw salmon, as well as avocado, scallion, and sesame seeds, all in an Asian-style marinade. That dish was excellent! We ordered our final starter course from the regular menu - the Rigatoni Bolognese. The pasta was offered in both entrée and appetizer sizes, and, though we opted for the smaller bowl, the portion was massive! The al dente rigatoni was topped with a rich, bold beef ragu and tangy Grana Padano cheese. Since we had also received a complimentary basket of focaccia bread, we had a way to scoop up every last bite of the heavenly Bolognese. The basic, but perfectly executed, plate was the highlight of the meal! Next, we each ordered our own entrees, and I had been eyeing the Sesame-Crusted Yellowfin Tuna, which was served with bok choy and shiitake mushrooms in a soy glaze. However, Turk kept raving about the Slow-Cooked Halibut dish, though its preparation was less appealing to me. So, he suggested that I use the halibut in the tuna preparation, which was exactly what I wound up doing. As he had prefaced, the moist halibut was sheer perfection. I also enjoyed the bok choy and mushrooms, but, sadly, found the soy sauce way too salty. In fact, it became a bit tough to finish the leftover vegetables that had been soaking in the glaze, but I made sure to complete the fish. I was also able to sample a few bites of their scallop special, which included 7 medium-sized mollusks that were perfectly seared. I also grabbed a spoonful of my companion's Turmeric Mashed Potatoes, which were chunky and too light on the spice. After all of that, we somehow found room to share two desserts, starting with the Mint Oreo Cheesecake. A round Oreo cookie crust was topped with a tangy mint cheese, homemade whipped cream, and mint chocolate chips. While the rest of my table really liked this torte, I found the mint-infused cheese just a strange flavor; it was not bad, just unusual enough to leave me debating on my final assessment. We also shared the Chocolate Strawberry Cake, which was similar to a lava cake, but not as gooey. (In fact, I think we would have preferred if it had been.) The fluffy chocolate cake had a hint of berry ganache baked into it, and it was topped with fresh strawberries and white chocolate crunchies. The flavor combination naturally worked, coming together to make a really enjoyable dessert. Though I had a few critiques, overall I absolutely loved our entire evening at The Hill. I was impressed by the service, the atmosphere, and the chef's imagination. The restaurant was definitely worth a visit! read more

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What an absolute gem. Not only is this restaurant beautiful as a venue, the food is just as impressive. We ordered quite a few appetizers to share and try out and to our delight, every single dish was fantastic. The salmon tartar was fresh and flavorful- a must. The calamari is a good portion to share and one of the best calamari I've had in a while. The falafel is fresh and tasty as well as the shrimp dish. Once the entrées came and with how amazing the starters were we knew we wouldn't be disappointed. The yellowfin tuna was fresh and the chicken a filling portion and the star of the show- porterhouse for two. Each person loved their dish and the consensus was that we 100% will be coming back and enjoying all that The Hill has to offer! read more

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The food was just okay Appetizers served without serving utensils Had 2 children with us (6 in total) and had to ask for children's menu Waited over 45 min for appetizers and then they were not brought out all together Never asked if we wanted additional drinks Waited again for main course to be served A Sunday early evening , not a full restaurant yet the service was not even passable Very disappointing read more

Made reservations for a week night and there was live music. They were taking song requests which was not the best idea but it was still a fun time. I tried the perfect gin and tonic and wow, super juniper-y! Very good. This place is great for date night in Closter. read more

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We dined for our anniversary. We were running behind by 15 minutes, so we called them. Host was kind and understanding. We sat outside in the beautiful patio. We also loved the fall decorations. Our server worked in a team of three and they were very attentive. The food arrived fast and delicious. Flavors were on point! Frank, the manager, made several visits to our table to ensure we were well taken care of . He even took our photos and clean my daughter's pacifier when it fell onto the floor. He also visited other tables and knew the menu well. We were surprised when our dessert came, they left a chocolate "Happy Anniversary " writing on our plate. We were impressed!! Thank you for the service and experience! read more

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What a fabulous find in North Jersey! Located in Closter, the name of the establishment is derived from the word Schraalenberg, meaning barren mountain or hill during Dutch times. The owner, Ben Pollinger, who won a Michelin star in New York back in 2006, finally opens his own restaurant--in his home county. Formerly on the site that housed Harvest, this restaurant is our first timer and describes itself as an attractive contemporary rustic farmhouse. From the minute one parks in their private parking lot and walks up to their gorgeous enclosed patio designed for outdoor dining, you will know you made the right choice! It was easy to get a reservation via Open Table, but they asked for a $25 per person deposit in case of no show. Upon entering yesterday, my partner, our friends and I were greeted by the host and whisked to our table in the main dining room. It's one of the rooms with plush blue chairs, striking light wood floors, a glorious cathedral ceiling, and a stunning stone fireplace. They also have a lounge area for additional dining with a bar and a private room upstairs on the next floor. Our server was Chelsea, who took care of all our requests and promptly brought complimentary focaccia bread with olive oil to start our meal. It was so good, we had to ask for seconds. The menu was limited and always changing. For starters, we decided on today's special: Turkish Style Falafel (hummus, pickled red onion, arugula), Salmon Tartare (ponzu, sesame, avocado), and Sautéed Shrimp & Crispy Polenta Cakes (smoked gouda, pickled fresno chili, garlic). For the main meal, we opted for Today's Special: Moroccan Style Wild Boar Tagine (chorizo, figs, almonds, cilantro, lime yogurt), Short Rib Mac N' Cheese (tillamook cheddar, smoked gouda, herb bread crumbs), Slow Cooked Halibut (cherry tomato-chili-herb vinaigrette, wilted spinach), Roast Duck Breast (sauteed sweet and sour peppers, mandarin orange gastrique,israeli couscous), and Organic Green (cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, sherry vinaigrette). We even found a spot for dessert to share and got Chocolate Strawberry Cake (moist chocolate cake, strawberry ganache filling, milk chocolate crunchies) and Chocolate Mousse (strawberries, vanilla whipped cream). The food was cooked with fresh ingredients and was tasty and delicious. One suggestion to the Mac N'Cheese and wild boar would be to reduce a notch on the pepper. The staff is very personable. A little on the expensive side, but still great food. We can't wait for a repeat performance, and we can recommend it. read more

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5 of us went for New Years. They were short staff, but that the times. So it took a bunch of time to get water and a drink. They do not serve bread so don't come starved. Mia our server was so nice, she had too many tables, but that's not issue. Had 2 drinks each with dinner For dinner we had the arugula salad, guacamole and chips, walnut and apple salad and shrimp with polenta. All good not great Dinner we had halibut was too saucey with spinach, way salty. Halibut and chicken under the brick. Chicken was best entree. Desert we had butter cake and strawberry cake. Pretty satisfied until we went to the bar for a nightcap. The bartender is a kid and has a pissy attitude. I ordered a ketile 1 on rocks with some limes. Gotta say I get pretty t off when they under pour drinks. When I mentioned it to the kid bartender he says we pour 2 oz drinks. I just spent 600 at dinner and now I have a bad taste in my mouth. Can you get an adult bartender read more

I just had an AMAZING experience! This place is so beautiful and unique.. the food is out of this world! We had the friend calamari, baked clams (OMG) , mushroom risotto and steak with mashed potatoes! Apple cinnamon crème brûlée and roasted banana Cheescake sandwich ! You could tell that the chef is born to be a chef , he puts so much love in his dishes and his soul !!! So proud of every single dish is coming out of the kitchen ! I wish all the best and only success to this place !!! Well done guys, we will be back with family and friends !! Thank you so much for the warm hospitality! You are the best read more

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Upscale | vibrant IMO this an excellent location to have lunch/dinner for special occasions. I was able to reserve outdoor table online via OpenTable app. On weekdays lunch hours, the restaurant wasn't that busy, but gets crowded around dinner. The food and drinks are fantastic here. Loved the not a mango mohito. The moroccan lamb tagine was an aberration delight, it just melts in your mouth. Will certainly visit them again to try other items in the menu. read more

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Consistently amazing. Refined, sophisticated, as well as edgy and a cool vibe. Mixologists know what they are doing. The menu has something for everyone and everything is phenomenal. Reclaimed wood, blue suede seats, high tops in the lounge area. Beautiful evening either with a friend or a significant other. read more

4.5 Go here for the rigatoni bolognese! It was cooked perfectly and was the most delicious app! Also really loved the chips and gauc! We shared a bunch of apps. For my main, I had the tuna which was cooked perfectly and very filling. Had a bite of the chicken and it was the juiciest chicken I ever tasted in a restaurant. The steak marinade was a little to vinegary for me. The turmeric mashed potatoes were great. Friends didn't care for the fish tacos and felt like they were missing sauce. Overall a great dining experience in Bergen County. read more

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This is a late review. I've been to the hill approximately 5 times and each time that I've been back the service seems to get better. From the time you enter the restaurant, you're greeted with a large smile by Frank or whoever is assigned to that area that night. Then your escorted to your table and greeted by your server. Food is on point, service is on point, drinks are on point and the ambiance is on point. What is also nice is that the owner will pop out sometimes to greet the guests. read more

Excellent lunch - can't wait to return for dinner! My partner and I recently dined at The Hill for the first time and were thoroughly impressed with the service, and variety and caliber of food on offer. The restaurant was hosting a wedding shower and did an excellent job balancing the needs of the large party and their general dining area. We began with drinks ("Perfect GnT" and "In Bloom"), both of which were great and had carefully placed aromatics to enhance the flavor. The Shrimp and Polenta Cakes (appetizer special) that followed was a very good starter and one I'd be happy to have again (to myself next time)! We then split the Hill Salad and Hill Burger: The salad was full of delicious accompaniments like Gorgonzola dressing and pickled cucumbers and the burger was topped with perfectly crisped bacon and served with superb truffle fries (supplemental charge). Will return soon for more good eats! read more

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Dinner on a Wednesday night No reservations but it wasn't busy so we were seated right away They graciously gave us the happy hour drink specials even though we weren't seated at the bar. Appreciate that! Service was excellent. Cocktail: Last Kiss: innovative and refreshing Food: Salmon ceviche was fresh and delicious Fettuccine with shrimp and sausage - squid ink pasta that's freshly made - pretty good All natural chicken - chicken was cooked nicely with crispy skin. However the tomato sauce was meh and didn't really go well with the dish in my opinion. I think chef pollinger specializes in seafood and we may have ordered the wrong food Overall I had high expectations after the ravings and I think The Hill fell short. Nice ambience and layout though read more

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Came here with a group of friends. It has many Western style dishes. The lamb tagine was great, not too much spice. Was delicious. 3 fish tacos were more than enough. Looks small but very fulfilling. Oysters were fresh. Taste like ocean. Salmon has western style flavour, very appetizing. The service was great. Had servers cleaning the finished plates and take extra orders. read more

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Wonderful cocktails, food, and service !! Beautiful setting. Can't wait to go back with friends. Beautiful bar area. read more

Always a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Food and service are spot on in a very comfortable setting. read more

The Hill - Oysters. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

We had a girls night out at this restaurant. There were six of us the food was OK but not great. The drinks were wonderful. The Lamb and the burger was right on point. Had to change the flank steak cause it had no flavor to it. The appetizers were good though. The wait staff were great, but the orders took a while, which is understandable given that it was Saturday evening. Overall we enjoyed each other's company and had a great time. The only issue that bothered all of us was as we were leaving and trying to take a picture, the gentleman (maybe the owner/manager ) said "the bar is closed (it was filled people), not that we were looking to go in, and you took the table for 4 hours!!" Mind you we had appetizers, entrees and plenty of drinks!! The bill was more than sufficient for more than 4 hours. We were not informed of a time limit. There were empty tables and no one waiting as far as we could see. Hopefully what was said, was not because we were the only brown people in the restaurant. A great hangout place maybe not the best if you are POC. We sure hope it was a misunderstanding, but all 6 of us thought the same thing and were bothered by what was said. Not a great ending to a wonderful evening. read more

The Hill - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

Came here for lunch . Excellent!!!!!!!! Service !!!!!! Could be a little bit pricey for lunch . For two dish we paid $70 with tips . Good ambience and food is tasty ! The only thing that I would like to call out is that the menu choice seems very limited . For someone like me who does not know what tartare means , be mindful. - I ordered scallops thinking it was cooked but it was raw. They gladly changed the dish! We got the fish tacos and steak . It was gooood ! read more

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I am a pescatarian and my wife loves fish and other seafood, so we had a great, over-the-top lunch at The Hill to celebrate my birthday in early November. We booked a table, but when we arrived found that we had the dining room all to ourselves. The young man who greeted us (I believe his name is Ricky) also took our order for drinks and a half-dozen first courses. That was way too much food and we took home leftovers, but it was one of the best lunches I've ever had. We had enjoyed a couple of dinners at The Hill before the Covid-19 pandemic began in March 2020, and our lunch reminded us this fine-dining restaurant is tops for seafood in northern New Jersey, if price is no object. We ordered Fish Tacos ($18), a Mahi-Mahi Ceviche ($15), an Arugula Salad ($14), a Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail ($17) and side orders of Shishito Peppers ($10) and Fries ($8). My wife had a glass of white wine ($15) and I drank a sparkling wine ($12). Everything was delicious, but I recall the mahi-mahi in the ceviche was beautifully composed with avocado into a small tower, the cooked shrimp in the cocktail were some of the biggest I've seen, and snapped when I bit into one; and the arugula salad was a knockout. I can't wait to splurge on another great seafood meal at The Hill. read more

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Beautifully laid back, setting with just the right amount of structured seating and decor. The layout and vaulted ceilings are great for having a number of guests, but still able to hold an intimate conversation with your party. Excellent food options with fusion mix, everything was fantastically prepared. Can't recommend the tuna, swordfish, or halibut enough. Salad choices were amazing, very much enjoyed the cucumber and kiwi. Service was fantastic, just the right amount of checking in with us and letting us chat and eat. read more

The Hill - Yellowfin tuna with kimchi - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

The food was incredible, the service was impeccable, and the environment was perfect for a date with my wife. We arrived 30 minutes before our reservation and had a drink at the bar. The bartenders were knowledgeable and the cocktail menu had a little something for everyone. We were assisted by Andrew, who was meticulous in his discovery of our preferences (and shared some samples of an Orange Sangria which was delicious) and guided us in the right direction. We moved to our table and were introduced to the dining room manager, Frank. Frank made us feel welcome, poured our wine, and I could see that he was like a flight traffic control directing everyone working the floor. Our lead waiter, Daniel, and his trainee, Matilda, were friendly, knew everything about the menu, and were extremely professional. To give you an example, I saw Daniel stop himself to check in on us as me and my wife were in mid story/bite of our food. That awareness is not something everyone has but it just showed how skilled he was at his craft. In regards to his recommendations of food, Daniel was honest and accurate. I mentioned that I was interested in the duck on the menu, Daniel was clear in his preferences and that duck can be gamey for his tastes. He explained the size of the duck breast (7-8 oz), the chef suggests med rare, and the duck skin is rendered to a crisp. The plate was balanced perfectly with a blueberry reduction and a warm corn, asparagus, and mushroom salad. In short, his description was spot on and the plate was divine. We go to restaurants for food first, and everything else second. This was a rare experience where they nailed the food and the experience was made even better by the professionals at every turn. Would definitely come back here and recommend to friends and family. read more

The Hill - Warm butter cake with blueberries. It was the perfect amount and density after the meal to not feel weighed down! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Closter, New Jersey

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A nice brunch spot, nice service. While I enjoyed my meal of avocado toast with smoked salmon (although portions can sometimes be small), I was most blown away by the dessert! I loved the panna cotta with lychee sorbet--the sweet sorbet balanced so well with the charred flavor of the puffed rice and the slightly fruity bitter flavor of the rest of the dish. Also not pictured, but I also really enjoyed the sweet and smoky taste of the blistered shishito peppers. read more

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