So I went for happy hour and ordered a hookah, that was $31 dollars. Literally lasted about 20 min and because the manager turned on the air.Proceeded to ask for more coal and was told rudely by the hookah girl that it will be another 31 dollars and said it only last for 30 min. We had it for way less ask to speak to the manage an instead of apologizing we were criticized and basically called liars claiming we had the hookah go over a hour. Very very poor customer service skills. read more

Solid place for a night of fun. Came here on a Saturday night. There was a $5 charge for females and a $20 cover for males ( sorry guys!) The atmosphere here is pretty chill. The actually set up of the place is a bit small but they do have outdoor seating and entertainment for the warmer months which is a good thing. I didn't have any of the food but I did have a drink or two. The drinks were fairly good and enough alcohol to know you got your moneys worth which is always a definite plus. They also have really good frozen drinks that I would recommend. All in all, I think if you're looking for a nice spot for a variety of music then the Lobby certainly doesn't disappoint. Also, make sure you bring cash for the entry they do not accept cards for the cover fee but there is an ATM available on site. read more

Good drinks, great food, amazing dj, completely overpriced. Worth it if you dont care about prices and want to dance. read more

The Lobby - New American Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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I came here on a whim with my best friend. She lives in NJ and found this place to be pretty cool since they offer free dance classes on Wednesday nights. I just came back from there actually. I learned some beginner steps for Kizomba, Bachata, and Salsa. I've taken bachata and salsa lessons before so it wasn't that bad. The instructor's style was mostly partner work. You danced switching partners for most of the time. The people there were fairly nice - I wish people were just friendly and smiled more. It last from 7:30-9 pm on the second floor and then you have the choice to go home or go to the 1st floor where there's a DJ, a bar, and a dancefloor. Something that kind of rubbed me the wrong way was the instructor. So I decided to stick around to practice my salsa on the 1st floor. I decided to ask the instructor if he can dance with me so I can learn the cross body lead turn really fast. I just wanted to make sure I had it down pact - I'm actually trying out for a team on Sunday. I've been practicing for weeks even at my jobs bathroom lol. He was really rude and just abrasive and told me no. I understand it's not his work hours anymore but I don't know I would've hoped an instructor would've been more than willing to help or at least have some sort of etiquette that he couldn't. His tone and his demeanor was really unprofessional I would say. Bottomline: I definitely think it's cool that The Lobby offers free lessons. I think it's a cool spot if you're looking for that and you're nearby. read more

Before you read my review, watch the "teaser" for this place in the link I'm about to provide. I want you to close your eyes at the 0:13 second mark. Just trust me. When the music stops, open your eyes, come back here and read my review. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnRWxawAYQo I watched the same video before coming here for the first time just to make sure I knew what I was getting into (I had my eyes open for the whole thing though). I'm sure while you had your eyes closed however, you envisioned a world of dancing and revelers. My eyes were open when I watched this and for some reason when I got to The Lobby I was shocked not to see any of that. There is a $5 Self-Park fee. I will never understand those for the life of me...there's never any security watching your car. When this place was a Perkins there was no Self-Park fee. Anyway, the music was loud and we were hyped to just get our Step Up 2 on. We paid the fee and parked the car. Parking is crazy...there's no room for so many cars. We got to the door and got carded. Usual. No cover. Cool. Very unusual. But cool. You gotta pay for parking but there's no cover...alright. Instead of being told there was a cover, the ladies at the entrance asked if we wanted a table. And this is when I realized that this isn't really a club or lounge. It's a super fancy Applebees with a DJ. A very talented DJ. There is no dancing. There's no room for it. But there is a DJ. Playing music. That would entice you to dance. We said no to the table thinking we'd be able to just wander about while the music played or sit on a couch or something. As Kevin Spacey once said...WRONG!!!!!!!!!! We kinda just stood near the entrance. Looking around. There was no room at the bar...we didn't really come to drink and drink and drink. And if we had, there would have been nowhere to take our drinks with us. Standing at the bar would've been weird and there were no free pool tables. To sum it all up, we stood there for like ten minutes and then left. One thing that was interesting though was that a woman fell out of her high chair and no one said anything. It was very weird...the lack of laughter at someone else's expense. It seemed out of place. This silence. Especially in Elizabeth. That last bit didn't come from me...I just wrote what you were thinking. Anywaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay: I WOULD come back if I wanted to eat something. The food smelled good and looked good. I WOULD come back if I wanted to chill with the homies and play pool. They had a nice array of tables. I WOULD come back to watch a Devils game and drink some drinky dranks. That parking thing just tickles me though. Oh, and I would come back to listen to the DJ. Next time I'm gonna pull up a chair and sit right in front of him/her like he's an opera singer. I would hate to DJ somewhere that doesn't provide people with ample space to dance. It would ruin my self esteem. They should call this place The Elevator...tons of music...with nowhere to dance to it. read more

Came here for the nightlife with my boyfriend and friends and wow it did not disappoint! The music was amazing playing different genres such as hip hop, Spanish music, edm etc. The place is huge on the inside and has 2 different settings. In the front where they play bachata, salsa merengue and in the back where they play reggaeton, edm, and hip hop so you get the best of both worlds. Dress to impress because they do have dress codes and an entrance fee. The drinks are fairly priced but they're delicious. I would definitely recommend to come here for a night out of dancing. read more

The worse experience ever. Despite having a bottle, they moved us tables like 3 times. So embarrassing. Don't plan your birthday or event here. read more

CONS 1. On June 15, 2020, I wanted to try a new restaurant with Outdoor Seating. At 7pm, I entered the restaurant and a Short Silver Haired Hispanic in his 50's with a Red Polo Shirt (MOD) informs me that I need to take off my Black Durag to Dine, which I didn't want my Freshly Washed Hair to be hit with Highway Dust and Mini Debris scattered in the Air. I asked him why and he said that it was the "Dining Rules". I pointed out that there was "Diners" wearing Non Formal Attire such as Baseball Caps, Jeans, Sneakers and Boots. He informed me in Spanish that it has been one of the rules since the beginning to "Dine". I informed him in Spanish that specific "DINING" rules need to be Advertised on Social Media so everyone can be Prepared or have it Obnoxiously Posted outside prior to entering the restaurant. Thank goodness one of my friends lended me a Baseball Cap which made me more Upset/Confused as to why a Baseball Cap was "OK" to wear yet a Durag was not. TBH, a "Bad" person can Hide his/her Face BETTER with a Baseball Cap. Figure It Out and Re-Think your "Dining Rules". 2. SUPER close to the Highway... PROS 1. The Food looks tasty Online (Shrimp Over White Rice) 2. Outdoor Seating is Spacious. Overall, I decided not to have "DINNER" at The Lobby Restaurant since I lost my appetite with the Unnecessary Discriminación. read more

Lobby Lobby Lobby . I have been to Lobby 3 times now, *The first time was in the outdoor area which I found to be super cool and Unique to be located on a highway it felt like a little get away. *Second time was for a friend's party where we had bottle service in the inside downstairs area and that also was a fun night I liked the lounge feel it wasn't a huge space so it felt more intimate. *This Past Saturday - My family decided to celebrate 2 Birthdays there. I was definitely skeptical about this choice once I found out they required you to come in to the place to put a deposit for your reservation. We live 40 minutes away ! I have made plenty of reservations that required deposits and they took your info over the PHONE . Ok whatever so my Nephew took care of that part. "The Bottle Special" was supposed to be $125 before 11. Not the case when we got there a little before 11 and bye the time they have you in a Cattle Line to PAY ( Yes you pay a cover with Bottle service) and then they locate an area for you it was a little after 11 we were seated. So now the price is $150/$180 (before tax and tip) . Now that would not have been a Big deal had such an inconvenient deposit not been made on what was supposed to be the special . * By the way they have a huge upstairs lounge now that's where they have tons of VIP tables. *The service - Our table server was seemingly nice at moments but mostly she was passive aggressive . Before we could get settled she kept stressing that in order to get an adjacent couch we had to buy 2 more bottles (OK LADY)!! Large groups can be a pain in the Butt I get that, but I don't think the personal attention was there, Mostly because they were doing mass table service . The girls who worked there were all over the place table jumping . At one point I had to get up, walk to the bar area to order another bottle . The Tip is already on the bill for 15% so I think that's why the service had a "Whatever I'm still getting paid" undertone to it. Everytime I ordered a bottle it was in cash NOT that I wanted the change but she never brought it back anyway . Which is nuts because each time I planned on giving her extra money but she ended up TAKING a lesser amount. (My gain) *Some of the guest did not make it in because there was NO parking *Waitress Gave my cousin Someone else's License and Credit Card back ( that was a huge problem for her) * A couple of us ordered food which was pointless because there was NOWHERE for us to eat BUT the bite I had of the fish taco was GOOD. *DJ'S were GREAT they played a good mix of , Club,Ratchet music and Latin Favorites lol *Security guards were suprisingly descent ( as in super clubs they can be a little over zealous ) *The floor was literally moving (felt it before drinking lol). I believe this second floor is fairly new so that was a little unnerving Maybe it was just the BASS. :) Overall if your into Big Clubs,Cover Charges, Big Crowds, Less than average table service, but a Rocking DJ go for the upstairs (IF) I return it will be for the outside area Hopefully that still has its Charm . ( NO) upstairs for me . *3 stars instead of 2 was for the Fish Taco, DJ Krazy & DJ Camillo they were on point. read more

The Lobby - We waited for bottle service a very long time so we went to the bar for drinks - New American Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

If I could give this place negative stars I would. This place is absolutely racist. Is the bouncer not used to Asians or something? He always had an excuse to not allow us entry. First it was the fact that hats weren't allowed. Then asked "are you guys even 21?" To which we replied yes Then he goes "actually there is a dress code for Saturday nights" One of the questions that were asked on this page was if there was a dress code and now magically there is after he gave out so many excuses. Our bad. We just wanted to grab a few drinks and spend some money. But apparently denying entrance to 6 Asians and being racist means more than making some money. read more

Been coming here since they opened and they can get packed. Fun place to watch sports, drink, dance, eat. Would definitely recommend them.

Worst dinning experience ever!!!! My girlfriend and I came here for the first time and at first we were seating very quickly . Our waitress came over and asked us what we wanted to drink . We placed our order and couldn't find her for twenty minutes. We had to flag down a hostess to find our waitress but even she didn't seem interested in our problem . When we finally found our waitress. She looked at our table and waited another table in front of us ! She finally came to our table and told us that she's still waiting for the bartender to make our drinks . My girlfriend and I found that hard especially since the bar wasn't packed and there were more than enough staff on the floor. At this point, we told her that we're leaving . Who ever the owner is he or she needs to hire a better staff!!!!! Don't ever attend this place ever !!!!! Go to another location!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's worth your dollar and time! read more

Terrible service and to go drinks were so watered down and straight up NASTY. Food was totally dry/old and had very little to no flavor.

The space is great! They seem to only cater their music to Lantio crowd. That is great if that is all you listen to. But NYC area people don't come if you want some hip hop, reggae or R&B. The Latino people aren't even dancing. trying post a video but it won't let me. Still waiting for service Unfortunate, no one has checked on you us at all. Not my first time here but probably my last and will not recommend to anyone. read more

This is my first time at the lobby and I would return in the future. The food is ok, but it has a great atmosphere. The staff was really nice, but they need to work on their attentiveness. The hookah is overpriced but it does pull really well and the flavor was great. In addition to being over priced they only offered two flavours. I am not sure if it always like this but that was a disappointment. read more

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Worst place to visit! Don't go there. I was threatened to be removed from my table after completing reservation and order their bottle. I was told to buy a second bottle of services if not be removed. Worst embarrassment of my life. Visited this place many times with no issues, don't go there when their bring radio station DJ's, they get money hungry and don't care about customer service. SCAM read more

First off its RIGHT off the freeway. Its a HUGE venue/club/karaoke/nightlife spot. I walked in and my friend got patted down (I felt safe). There is a bar in the inside, outside, and servers throughout ensuring you don't need drinks and food. We had went outside to order and didn't realize when a cup is over the draft beer that means its out (yep I don't drink beer). With that being said we 0had to go inside and get the beer. It was cold, crisp, and delightful. When we sat down we were approached by a young gentlemen who asked if we were hungry and dropped off two menus. Surprisingly enough I wasn't. After an hour of hanging out we decided its best we do get some food. We ordered this Picante (Mixed veggies, meats (sausage, chicken, steak, plantains, and these circle potatoes/starchy delicious things). I mean honestly I have been craving it ever since. It was very well seasoned and delicious. OH my... You know me....Of coarse I people watched. There was a birthday, the sang, drank bottles with sparklers, and were the life of the party on a Tuesday. I have to say I would love to come back and go dancing. OH don't worry we definitely did a little shake. OMG! I almost forgot the BEST part. Tuesday is Karoke night. It was the best part of the night. Good and Bad singers. It was an interesting mix too. I love the MC and the Karaoke man who lead everything. Overall a great night. If your in the area, please check it out. Also available; LARGE screen TV for games Cabana Style seating when your in the mood for nightlife. (bottle min.) Outdoor Seating People Watching Dress to Impress & Casual Dress read more

Followed covid guidelines, security doorman was very nice, mermaid fishbowl was AMAZING, loved the alfredo & calamari. Waited literally an hour for the server to come back to the table with my credit card, I even had to ask another person to check up on it...really thought they lost my card because it wasn't busy read more

I would like to start off with saying that I really really wanted to like this place, I really did. My review is purely based on my bar experience and not the establishment as a whole. I want to make sure that part is clear. So upon arriving on a Sunday (last Sunday), my girls and I were told that there is a $25 per person minimum spend to sit at a table. We both wanted to laugh out loud. To charge $25 per person is a bit ridiculous especially if there isn't a celebrity or live talent performing of any kind. It's just a normal Sunday at an empty bar. So we declined and opted to sit at the bar. My other two friends arrived so it was a total of four of us at this point sitting at the bar. We each ordered our drinks. My drink was $11 according to the menu, once the drink came the bartender said it was $12. I then asked about the price because the menu said $11. Again it's not a big deal since it's only a dollar but the reaction from the bartender was unacceptable. She hastily grabbed a menu and slapped it on the bar in an almost cartoonish manner in front of me. Rolled her eyes, huffed and walked away. My three friends looked at her and then looked at me. They were in shock! Totally uncalled for. Yes, the menu did in fact say $11 of course so I was right but that was besides the point. She then brings the receipt over with an added gratuity and of course more attitude. Perhaps she got off on the wrong side of the bed that morning or perhaps life has been beating her down. Who knows. But what I do know is that I'm a patron and shouldn't be treated that way. My friends then proceeded to order their next round of drinks from the other side of the establishment because they didn't want her to service them. Honestly at that point I was done and shortly thereafter we left. I will never return to that establishment again. I just don't need the aggravation. Good vibes go a long way in customer service, and it's sad that people conduct themselves that way especially when a business relies on their professionalism to stay afloat. read more

Decent place for a quick lunch. Its a mix of a sports bar and sort of a night club and has a bit of a sleazy NJ feel to it. Which I suppose I am not used to. I had a few drafts and some wings and quesadilla and both were good. Service at that bar I would describe as there but inattentive. read more

The Lobby - Wings - New American Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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I enjoy the music and the energy. But the Henny is most definitely mixed. Closed bottle and all they're mixing the Henny. It doesn't taste the same and it gets you dizzy drunk. Every single time I drink here I get sick. Smh today the waitress fronted like she was sold out of everything except a $500 bottle of Ace smh then all of sudden a half an hour later the manager says they had champagne all. Night smh last time I visit. read more

Came here three times for lunch so I feel I can give a fair review. Honeyyyyy, the service here is super slow so make sure you have time to waste. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT, call yourself being in some sort of hurry and coming to here to grab something to eat. It will not happen..abort mission. I came here on a Sunday, Thursday, and Friday month's apart and it is the same story. Now, the atmosphere is cool and the employees that I've come across have all been nice. It's just that freaking wait! Anyway, the food, I love the shrimp quesadilla. If you are a fan of shrimp quesadillas, theirs will not disappoint. Their buffalo wings are pretty good, as are their shrimp alfredo, steaks, sliders and bunch of things that the people I have come here with have gotten. If you have time to spare, go for it! You won't be disappointed by the food. read more

The Lobby - New American Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

This could be the worst restaurant/sports bar I've ever been to. The food - awful. Service - they denied a check in discount. Ambiance - dirty/unkept. Stay away. read more

We went for a late lunch The food 8/10 - tasty, generous portions The waitress 10/10 - kind, timely, happy The atmosphere 8/10 - televisions, clean, music, spaced out well The integrity 2/10 - We went for the hookah, but stayed for the food since we paid for their parking already ($10). We were told there was no hookah by the host on this day, then told their was no hookah inside by the host. When we were leaving we saw individuals participating in hookah inside. We asked about it, and we were told we couldn't do hookah where we were seated (VIP is the sections they said we were seated in....which is strange that hookah isn't available in the VIP section). There was also a rule that each individual in my party had to spend $35 dollars to be seated as well. We felt hustled after being lied too about the hookah, which is unfortunate. I appreciate the food, waitress, and atmosphere, but integrity has to come first. read more

Wow I never seen a place try to charge $20 for anyone who decides to wear a hat in the building. Yes if you are a guy it is $40 to get in if you are wearing a hat!!!! Or you can choose to PAY to leave your hat upstairs with the lady at the desk. Instead of having a big open dance floor they have a bunch of people standing around or sitting down in their sections not doing anything. This place sucks. read more

Plastered televisions wall to wall sports on all except one at the DJ booth, that had the news. Waitress dressed cute with umpire uniforts. The Hooka smell is fragrant dont know what's the big thing about thise. Literally took 15 mins for a waitress to kindly walk up. Ordered 2 beers first as the wait for the 2nd was gonna be killer. Downside, LOUD, BRING EARPLUGS! read more

Went there for the first time and upon entering they started to take our temperatures and ask for ID to scan and date of birth. What do you need next....to draw blood? Then the girl proceeded to tell us there's a $25 minimum per person. Wait, we're going in there with children and you guys decide to impose a $25 minimum per person to make up for the money you lost while you were shut down during the quarantine? As if we'd pay $25 for a child! That was enough to make us leave right away! I will never step foot in that establishment even if they offered free food! Thats just bad business practices and trying to take advantage of people. I try and support local businesses, but when you try and take advantage, you lost me altogether. read more

Good food, but they're very selective on who they let in. Told my friend she couldn't come in because she didn't have on heels, she don't wear heels, but a Spanish girl was in with sneakers. They play Latin music all the time and that's who they want in there. read more

The service in there was horrible. The wait time was crazy everybody who worked in there had a terrible attitude even the manager that I asked to speak too. I would never go back. read more

Worst costumer service I've ever experienced in my life. Please do not waste your time or money coming to this establishment. They do not honor their reservations. They tell you one thing over the phone and in person it's a complete different story. The food is trash, drinks are over priced. The waitresses, hostess and manager have no idea what they're doing. And they don't care about their customers. My friends and I ordered bottle service and appetizers and didn't even stay for a main course due to the lack of service. We immediately googled another place to go to and didn't even finish the bottle - that's how uncomfortable and unhappy we were there. read more

First I'm going to start off by saying I love there food and the music is good.. But as a local I used to come here alot with my friends especially on Tuesday for karaoke and football sundays. I don't know if it's the new management but this past weekend I really felt the change. Everyone wasn't their normally self. The atmosphere was way off. There's a Spanish bus boy thats always dancing,happy, and joking with the costumer while working. He wasn't even himself. Outside after 8 in order to have a table you must buy a bottle which is unfair to the people that was there before 8pm and had dinner. Basically they will ask you to move but what takes the cake is the dresscode for football sunday after 8pm. Like seriously its Football sunday and your a sports bar. I would understand the dress Overall if want good food and music try it out read more

Didn't even get to go inside this place because we were turned away at the door for having sneakers. Yet almost every single person coming out had sneakers on. Then you could see people inside and they were wearing sneakers. So no idea what that was all about, but yeah won't bother going back read more

If you are handicapped or disabled, DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT PARKING IN A DESIGNATED "HANDICAP PARKING SPACE." I was told that if I didn't move from my handicapped parking area, I would be towed. VALET requires the entire area, including disabled parking spaces, he explained. YES, despite having a valid MVC disability placard, I was instructed to MOVE or be towed!!! read more

Enjoyed coming here for drinks and atmosphere but probably won't be coming here again. Super packed, one day we're told hookahs can only be outside, the next time we come all of a sudden they're allowed inside. We order two hookahs at 845, so we can get the discounted rate and they never came. Spoke to three different people and at 920 we asked where they were. They "didn't know about it" and the manager didn't want to honor the original price. Terrible service and way too crowded to even enjoy anything read more

In a hotel 3 streets away. Your music is so loud I can hear it through earplugs. And it's not even good music. read more

I came here twice first time it was nice i went on a weekday though.Second time they literally ripped us off it was packed we paid to get in ..Had to spend a certain amount before we sat down which is stupid ..they are strict on dress code .Food is good though n hookah is a reasonable price read more

After multiple visits with multiple people, it is officially safe to give this place a 1 star rating. Consistently disappointing with extremely rude staff, lack of any customer service, and an uncaring management. Everyone from front desk to waitresses to the manager Juan, nobody really gives a damn. This place has so much potential but instead leaves customers annoyed. It's challenging to get a drink or order food (pricey but decent). Dance nights are what attracted my friends, housemates and I- yet the unbelievable attitude of the staff just pushes us away. Hopefully one day, the owner will realize how much business his staff actually loses. Or maybe Juan will open his eyes and actually correct the inappropriate behavior of his staff. read more

Man I haven't even been here for 30 mins and I'm ready to LEAVE. There's a fee for everything, to walk in, to sit down and probably to use the bathroom, I'll find out. Even the waitresses are a trip, I say Coke she heard SPRITE, HUH? Tell me why they serve hookah but took my vape and told me they will put it above the door as if it's a weapon. Please don't come here, save yourselves. read more

Awesome place. Great food. Great (but pricey) drinks. Came here again for cinco de mayo with reservations. Came at 7 and some people tried to scam me out of 10$ to park with no refund or guaranteed parking, i never paid for parking before so i wasnt going to start no especially if i had to park illegally and crazy risking my car being hit. Besides that it was a great day and i wanted to sit outside but their was no tables, luckily i caught one after waiting 20 min for my date. The music vibez were great. I ordered the alfreado and it was good (needed more salt) my date got the sampler and ate ever bite. We also go the churro cake and it was amazing, also had a smurf fish bowl it was strong (25$) but pricey and small. This place is good for groups and drinks, they i.d u at the door. And service kinda sucks when it crowded but over all an awesome place especially since the outside seating is open read more

I ordered food for delivery. I absolutely LOVED the chicken quesadillas. They were good with or without the sour cream. I also ordered chicken Alfredo, it was so so. I had to doctor it up and season it to help it out. It initially was very bland and plain and milky tasting. read more

The Lobby - New American Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey