I visited The Roosevelt for some post dinner drinks with my family. I loved the "Hideout" speakeasy space and the historic FDR elements. The cocktail drinks were delicious. I ordered the Bee's Knees to start and also tried a Vodka Paloma. I really enjoyed the Bee's Knees cocktail. The service was very attentive and stopped by our table frequently to see if we needed more drinks. Overall, I would definitely visit again for a night out. Bee's Knees Cocktail: 5/5 Vodka Paloma Cocktail: 4/5 read more

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Totally unexpected find that turned out to be a beautiful surprise with a Saturday happy hour where selected food and drinks are only $10 and very tasty! Stopped in before the Usher & Chris Brown Concert and left very happy! Will definitely come back to experience their Speakeasy. Highly recommend!! read more

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Went here for drinks. The overall vibe was fun and bustling. The cocktails are good. I really liked their beat salad. Fried calamari was good too. Overall, it's a fun bar vibe with good food. read more

Got there about 20 minutes after opening and sat at the bar. On Sundays they have happy hour all day. It's a very nice place. Very spacious and has dedicated parking. We ordered a few things. Spicy Tuna Tartare: wasn't spicy, didn't taste fresh which wasn't a deterrent to me as this isn't a seafood restaurant or fine dining. Next time I'd pass on that. Bavarian Pretzel: amazing. Very tasty. Came out nice and hot. That rarebit cheese sauce? Oh honey that can come home with me anytime. Absolutely delicious. And this is coming from someone who hates that fake cheese, cheese whiz type taste. Margherita Pizza: didn't come out hot which is probably why I wasn't a fan of it. It was pretty mediocre for such a basic pizza. And the food didn't come out all together, so not sure why that didn't come out hot. Wings and waffles: Tasty buffalo wings. The waffles actually taste like funnel cake which was a nice surprise. THEN. The burger came out and that is why this review dropped. It had a small hair on the side of the plate and a closer look at the rest of the plate, you'll see a long hair on the pickle. That was disappointing but happy to have tried the place nonetheless. read more

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The Roosevelt is a themed restaurant, lounge, and speakeasy inspired by... you guessed it, President FDR. For those who aren't history junkies, FDR ran on a platform calling for the repeal of the 18th amendment, Prohibition. During the Prohibition Era, speakeasies (hidden drinking establishments) popped up left and right due to the nationwide ban on alcohol sales, consumption, production, importation, and transportation. After his presidential victory, the 21st Amendment, ratified on December 5, 1933, officially repealed Prohibition. The restaurant's name is a celebration of FDR's repeal and how it impacted the American hospitality industry and economy as a whole. The interior is meant to transport customers back to the roaring twenties. Think flappers, The Great Gatsby, dim lighting, black/gold/burgundy colors, plush chairs, geometric wall patterns, vintage chandeliers, mosaic tiled floors, etc. There's four "sections" of the restaurant to dine in, each with a different vibe. *Lucy's Parlor - A hidden speakeasy named after FDR's mistress. This is my favorite space. They really went creative with the wall decor! There's black and white photos of Prohibition protests, as well as excerpts from love letters exchanged between FDR and Lucy. There's a small bar and a good amount of seating. Sophisticated, sexy vibe. *The Hide Out - A private and intimate dining space for a group of 4-6 people. You get special attention from the Executive Chef. They offer two seatings per night by reservation. *The Saloon - One of the main dining areas, complete with a large bar, high top tables, a fireplace, a vintage piano, and flat screen tvs. *The Dining Room - A formal dining area for private events and parties. It has a mahogany bar, skylights, and LED lighting. The drinks and food? Of COURSE they're on par with the theme. Most of the menu is elevated bar food, but they also have steak, pork chop, and seafood options. They have Happy Hour every day - all day on Wed & Sun and twice a day from Thursday-Saturday! DJs on the weekend. They even have a Sunday brunch! I've only had drinks, so can't speak on the food yet. I've tried... *Roosevelt Side Car (Courvoisier VSOP, Cointreau, syrup, and lemon juice with a sugared rim) $15 - Definitely a strong drink with a sour aftertaste! Not my favorite. *The Bee's Knees (Hendricks Gin, St-Germain, lemon juice, and honey topped with rose water) $15 - Refreshing, bright flavor and definitely on the sweeter side, but I loved it. Whether you want to sip on creative cocktails, book a private event, or enjoy a dinner meal, The Roosevelt is worth a visit. read more

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The food was tasteful. I had the shrimp scampi. It just needed a little salt in the water. It was a good portion. So, I took some home. The service was very good. She was very attentive. The ambiance was lovely. Nice live performance there while we had our dinner. read more

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The food was great and so was the service and the ambiance. The place was decorated for the 1920's and 1930's. read more

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Came here on a Saturday early evening with a reservation. When we got there, there wasnt much action. We were going to be seated at a table, but saw a private room with a table for 4, which we asked to be seated in. This place is beautiful. We LOVED the decorations. However, we were not super happy with our food. We had shrimp scampi, which felt like it was missing the scampi part. It need the garlic and red crushed pepper kick. It was bland. But from the other three indiviuduals, their food was bland too, all except the chicken parm. We had the roasted chicken and the short rib pasta. The dessert section was sparse. The manager did come in and asked our opinion on the overall experience and we were honest about our food. But besides that good experience. read more

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The Roosevelt is such a nice vibe and ambiance!!! I can't wait to go back. The staff was by far one of the best experience I've had at a restaurant. They were extremely kind and not overwhelmingly hovering over us. The food was outstanding in my opinion. The fried calamari was my favorite-wait the tiramisu! Maybe the bolognese!!! My pictures are not the created and will not even come Close to how delicious the food was. Staff was attentive and not overbearing. The menu was not overly priced. We went on a Thursday night and there was a live band (guitarist) by the bar. Sounded so nice but we sat in the back dining area. There's valet parking but we found off street parking. Looking forward to going back!...soon! read more

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Nice looking spot, with a good sized menu + daily specials. The staff was super friendly, and the service was fast. I got the chicken sandwich with mutz + sundried tomatoes. Overall it was kinda bland, but the bread was soft and the chicken wasn't over cooked. They also have a speakeasy, which seemed pretty cool. It is tucked behind a book case, the décor inside just seems like a continuation of the restaurant, but they seem to have some cool events there. read more

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I went here on a scouting trip for a World Cup party. I had no-to-low expectations, because it seems like they are noted for the bar rather than food. Rather than sitting in the bar area, we asked to be seated in the dining area. There were a few typical bar items on the menu - burgers, fries, and chicken wings. And then there was a serious side, which is what we ordered from. The beet salad and agnolotti were wonderful. My strip steak was excellent. The wine, a Daou cab, was exceptional for the $45 price point. The selections were all reasonably priced. Looking forward to the WC party and many more trips, despite living 40 minutes away. read more

Went for a celebratory drink after a recent event, and was not disappointed. There were three of us, and all three of us absolutely loved our cocktails. Our bartender was super friendly and was chock full of recommendations. read more

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I had an awesome time at The Roosevelt in East Rutherford. The atmosphere was lively, the music was on point, and the whole place had a great vibe. I especially loved the Guinness, perfect pour, and the smash burger was delicious, easily one of the best I've had in the area. All around, it was a fantastic night, and I'm already looking forward to going back! read more

i have been here twice within the last 2 months. first time me and a friend came here for dinner after work. had drinks and food by the bar. second time we were here for my friends birthday. she rented out a room. it was great we had buffet style food and had our own private bar for drinks. both times were great. love the ambience and the service is top notch. read more

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Great food and service. Also a great vibe, booked a party too! Definitely going back. read more

You feel the history nice vibe, staff are friendly and welcoming, the food, drinks very good my girlfriend and I had a nice time.

One of my favorite spots to frequent for a get together of friends or date spot. The Roosevelt is a local hidden gem that contains a novelty of ambient secrets I will not divulge on here (best to check out the spot for yourself to understand what I mean. The service is professional and friendly, the food is unique and reasonably priced. I'll be heading back this summer. read more

Nice dinner upstairs. Mateo was our waiter and he was great! Quiet upstairs and then after dinner you can go downstairs to the bar where they had live music. read more

We hosted our mom's surprise 60th birthday party downstairs in Lucy's Parlor at The Roosevelt this past weekend and could not have had a more positive and memorable experience. Keith, Cece, and the whole team were extremely attentive and flexible to our requests -- both ahead of and on the day of the event. They went above and beyond in making us a beautiful sign for our speciality cocktails, adjusting the Photo Booth logo at the last minute, and making the room feel extra special for our group. Nick the bartender couldn't have been nicer, and the drinks were delicious! An amazing time was had by all. It was a night we will never forget! read more

We hosted our wedding reception in the speak easy and was perfect for our 50 guests to enjoy themselves with ample space. The managers (Ale & Ceci) were fantastic and extremely helpful throughout the process and planning. Keith, the owner, was the first person we met and was a pleasure and easy person to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend!! read more

ceasar Salad weak very weak servicce horrible thus kid never refilled mY water gkass had no clue of wine list or vidka choiice also Restaurant without bread is really a dinner ÓÒ read more

A Friday night dinner for four in the upstairs dining room....unfortunately, a less than stellar experience. Not an epic fail, but not a 5-star event either. The hostess is friendly and accomodating, the tables are too small, the ambiance WAY too loud, and the ambient temperature is cool-to-cold. We ordered appetizers, steaks and burgers. Some of the appetizers arrived together, others simply never showed up. The waitress took the order competently but the food runner presented the food with the inevitable, "Who gets..?" That is the sign of inattentive front-of-the-house service. And, because of that, all four orders were placed incorrectly. The ones who ordered well-done got the orders cooked rare & medium. Very disconcerting, amateur service. However, the worst of all of it.....no food was served hot. Everything was luke warm, at best. It may have come out of the kitchen hot, but by the time it got to the table it had cooled due to the very chilly room temperature. and probably due to sitting in the warming bay too long. All in all, a nice dinner with friends. But, the food and service did not add anything very positive to the experience. They all need to try harder, as there are many, many other very good restaurants in the area. read more

This was a spot that struck a balance between upscale and casual, with a bar area in the front and a dining section towards the back. There also seemed to be a private area for events. The menu offered a variety of intriguing choices. The service was appreciated while the food came out in a timely manner. For appetizers, I tried the fried calamari ($18), Argentinian empanadas ($18), and Buffalo wings and waffles ($15). The calamari came with pickled shallots, frisee, lemon chili aioli, and chives. These were solid; they were fried appropriately and paired nicely with the pickled shallots. The lemon chili aioli had a nice balance of acidity and heat too. There were two types of empanadas, chicken, and beef. Each order came with three empanadas along with chili mayo and chimichurri sauce. These were not bad. They had enough filling, and the sauces really enhanced the overall dish. The wings and waffles came with a maple chili glaze. The wings were not cooked enough, but the sauce was traditional Buffalo. It could have been spicier, but it was not a huge deal. The waffle, paired with the maple chili glaze, was nicely done and unique. The glaze actually went well with the wings too. For dinner, I went with the sliced steak sandwich ($21). It came with sliced filet mignon, caramelized onions, arugula, tomato, and a blue cheese cream sauce. It was also stated the meat would be cooked to a medium temperature. This also came with fries, which lacked seasoning and were not cooked all the way, making them a bit soggy. The sandwich was okay. The ratio of bread to filing was not the best as there was too much bread. The steak was flavored nicely and cooked right, but I would have liked to see a few more pieces. There needed to be more blue cheese cream sauce too as it really brought everything together. For dessert, I tried the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce, which was a special the night I attended. It was paired with vanilla ice cream, which worked out well. I am not sure if this was made in house, but the cake was great. The combination of raspberry and chocolate worked out great. Will I go back? Probably. read more

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I went here for my birthday yesterday (Wednesday night) and was pretty disappointed. My partner got the shrimp scampi with linguine -- it was served hot, but it had almost no flavor and the sauce was lacking. I ordered the skirt steak with parmesan truffle fries. The fries were good, but the steak was very upsetting. I asked for medium well, but it came out much pinker than it should have been and was cold. Unfortunately, this experience keeps me from wanting to come back. read more

The decor is gorgeous and the attention to detail is impeccable. We ate here for Valentine's Day and appreciated the subtle romances such as gifting a single rose to the women and complimentary champagne. I highly recommend the lava cake for dessert and we really enjoyed the live music! read more

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Came here for happy hour! i love a good theme and the roosevelt nails it! make sure to check out each room, even go downstairs and find the hidden entry way to the speakeasy downstairs. happy hour apps, select $10 drinks and discounts on beer/wine. LOVED the wings+waffles, these are a must get. the funghi pizza was okay, but i felt like something was off. maybe melt the cheese more and add more onions? but its a GREAT deal especially on happy hour. excellant service and staff. smooth drinks! read more

Great food! We were greeted by the sweetest hostess, Fiona. Food was amazing as was our server Mateo. He was fast, so sweet and did a great job!! Will be back! read more

Some friends and I got together to get food and drinks. When I arrived I found parking close by. I walked in and sat in the bar area. We were served by a super nice server named Marcie, and she was great. I only had a vodka martini, and it was good, along with a glass of red wine. My friends had the tuna tartare, the skirt steak, the shrimp pasta, and the salmon. They said their food was good. One of my friends did have to send back her steak because it was well done, not medium like asked. The bill wasn't bad at all, and all in all, we all had a good night, especially with the DJ playing for the night! read more

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This place has a nice vibe and great menu options. The food was great . however it was freezing in the upstairs area and the service was absolutely horrible. The waiter barely checked on us , took forever to get our drinks and all in all was just delayed. I would return but I'm not in a hurry. read more

Upscale restaurant in Rutherford has a private dining room and speak easy. If you love interior design, you'll be amazed at the details. Executive Chef Chris Jonas, has created a menu that has something for every foodie. His chicken and waffle will be the only one I ever eat. The waffle is unlike any I ever taste. It's crispy and sweet. The Funghi pizza is made with cippolini onions and roasted mushrooms. Another favorite on the sharing side of the menu. Chef makes homemade crackers for the tartare. The cocktails were the talk of the bar patrons. My dining experience was sharing plates and drinks. Planning my next visit for dinner and Spicy Tuna Tartare. *The staff is very attentive and dedicated to making sure you enjoy your experience. *Plenty of parking *Make a reservation read more

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Booked the " hideout" ... food is delicious and reasonably priced. Hideout is perfect for an intimate dinner.right by the bar so you can still hear the music without being too loud. Our server Isabelle ( Isabella ?) was absolutely a pleasure to work with!! read more

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We hosted my 50th birthday party in the speakeasy downstairs at the Roosevelt! It was one of the most perfect nights I can ever remember. The bartending staff was fantastic, making all of our guests any cocktail that they wished for! The food was spectacular, and the staff was superb! Following the private party, we went upstairs where there was a DJ and continued the festivities! Everyone at the party had a magnificent time and we will definitely be back. I would highly recommend the Roosevelt. read more

My wife and I brought my sister and her husband here for a celebratory dinner. The ambiance is great, definitely gives off speak-easy vibes. All the food we ordered was delicious. Their espresso martinis are really good as well. The staff were very friendly. read more

I hosted my husband's 40th surprise birthday party in the main dining room of the Roosevelt, and I can't say enough about the amazing job they did from start to finish. Every single person I worked with at the Roosevelt went above and beyond to make every detail of my party perfect. They were an extremely responsive, professional, creative and overall kind group to work with. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a place to host your event. read more

Caught an early dinner on a Friday night. Happy hour drinks and apps were great! Beautifully decorated. Dinner was delicious . Husband and I rate 8/10 read more

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My husband and I frequent this wonderful establishment. It's a great place to go and enjoy a few drinks and food. The staff is amazing! This past Saturday I had my 50th Birthday party at The Roosevelt in Lucy's Parlor it's there speak easy. It was incredible. The staff was amazing. I want to thank the bartender Brian for his exceptional service as well as his amazing personality. We Would like to Thank Sissy and Alejandra for being amazing hosts. If you haven't been here you're missing out. Come on in if you just want to unwind or if your looking to host a party! I have not had one bad experience at this place. Truly my favorite place. read more

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Love the ambiance, bartenders were friendly and poured very good drinks. Had some appetizers, shrimp cocktail, calamari and oysters. Enjoyed a pizza as well. Definitely will be back read more

Been wanting to go for long. The decor is great. It was not packed but good crowd. Folks having a good time. The bartenders know their craft. Good service. The number of liquors is limited though. Good place for date night or groups. read more

Overall I'd say this place is "meh" as far as the dining experience goes. I made reservations for my BF birthday dinner (as he picked this for the place he wanted to try). When you first walk in the bar is to your right. The bar seemed very fun and lively with a band performing. We got back to the dining room area and it completely lacked any kind of ambiance. It was so blah! Food and drinks were good. Nothing to really complain about. Waitress was not great. She was sweet but instead of refilling my water glass she just took the cup away and we had to flag her back over for another cup. My BF glass was nearly empty at that point and she never refilled it. We then went to the speakeasy which was cool but freezing down there so after a drink each we left. I won't go out of my way to go here again. read more

Upon arrival we got a warm welcome from the waitress Ali who seated us at the bar area. We came for happy hour and they had a good selection of appetizers at half price and also drink specials. I got the Lucy martini. It tasted good just not much alcohol in it. We ordered the calamari which was ok. I was disappointed that it didn't have any sauce on the side. It was just plain. The spicy tuna tartare was not spicy at all but it had great crackers. We shared the skirt steak, that was good. It was tender and flavorful. After dinner the waitress gave us a little tour and showed us the speakeasy bar area which was very cool and only on Friday and Saturday nights. You can also have parties there. The decor was pretty cool too! If I go again I would skip the appetizer and just have the entree. read more