Appetizers were fresh and delicious 100% 10/10! And rhen the main dishes came out hot, well…read moreprepared, and very satisfying. It's a nice spot whether you're going for a relaxed dinner or meeting up with friends. And don't forget to come by this Cinco De Mayo! It's gonna be a fun day Definitely a place we'd come back to and recommend if you're in the area.

***2 1/2 stars***…read more It's rare that I have a mediocre experience where I actually want to go back to the place to give it another shot. I came here yesterday for a post-Odyssey meal with my top-tier chum from the Kingdom of Sussex around 3:30pm. We found this place by playing one of my favorite games, Yelp Roulette, where you scroll through the nearby activity feed and just pick a place that shows up on there. You can really get burned doing that, or find an interesting spot you wouldn't have otherwise stumbled upon. This one was a little column A, a little column B. The overall space is what Norte 175 really has going for it - it's a really cool building, and they've done some edgy interior decorating. It's super spacious and definitely a place I could see myself coming back for drinks in the future. My chum got a margarita but I'm in training so had to forego - arguably, maybe that was the issue; comparing notes, the drink was probably the best item either of us had, and I didn't get it. And it IS a tequila bar. I did get a diet soda, which had solid carbonation, so there's that at least. Neither of us were insanely hungry (we had a bit of fuel before our three-hour movie screening) so we split three apps - the guac, the chicken quesadilla and the grilled octopus. None of them were particularly noteworthy. Palate preference, but the guac had way too much stuff in it for me; I like a smooth, avocado-forward guac, not obscenely chunky with tons of onions guac. The octopus was not the best - texture is really important with that dish, and this one was way too chewy. The accompanying sauce didn't do enough to negate that for me. And the quesadilla was just okay; a bit bland and could probably use some kind of aioli sauce in it, or perhaps more seasoning overall with the chicken. It was fine and the best of the three, which sadly isn't saying much. We also got the raspberry lemon mousse cake (well, pretty much I did - my chum had literally one bite to be polite). As you can see from the attached, it doesn't look like anything like its stock photo on the menu, which is worth noting - still looks fine but given how different it looks in person, arguably false advertising on some level. If you're thinking about getting it, I'd rely on customer photos versus the menu if the optics are important to you. Tasty but a little too sweet - they doubled down, essentially, on the tartness, which made it a bit overwhelming, but I could easily see a lot of people being into this. The service was just okay. Our waitress did stop by occasionally but just didn't seem to be in a great mood. It honestly felt like a bit of an imposition to ask her for anything. Obviously could have just been having a bad day, but when your primary responsibility is hospitality dot dot dot. She wasn't mean by any stretch but I just wouldn't categorize her as pleasant. Is what it is. This place could really benefit from its location, literally five minutes from the Rockaway Mall - and this isn't an area with an enormous amount of options beyond the chains, so they have a legit opportunity to cash in if they can improve the food options. We'll see what happens in the future with round two.

Here's the deal! It's a causal bar and has a loyal "shot and a beer" crowd. But you can see the…read morenewest owner is trying to add a better food element. They high end aged steaks on display to give you a glimpse of the type of level they're trying to achieve. They have a large selection of tables away from the far which is good to a low key date or dinner with kids high They have catering /banquet room for private parties. They have line dancing and a playlist that has more Kenny Chesney than Kendrick Lamar! Our food and services were great! Tavern burger was really good & the Nachos were huge and had great layers of flavor !

Ive been to Market Tavern a number of times, mostly for drinks and appetizers at the bar. Once…read morebefore we ventured beyond apps and had the beef stroganoff and it was great! Last night, we tried out MT for its steak offerings, while sitting at the bar. At $70 a plate for ribeye on the Specials menu, we decided to ignore the sticker shock and go for it. The steak was seasoned well and served with mashed potatoes and mushrooms. Each side was tasty. It also came with a side of pseudo-mustardy bearnaise(yum) and barbeque sauce(why??). Unfortunately, the steak was VERY overcooked. Asked for it medium, it came out well done, and that might be an understatement. We also tried the scallops and shrimp with vodka cream sauce risotto. Scallops were very well handled... the shrimp (of which there were just two) were large but a bit waterlogged. Service was fine. Nothing much to rave or complain about. If we really nitpicked, they could be criticized for not knowing what a Greyhound is (seems pretty basic for trained barstaff) but #millenials...? All in all, I would not recommend this place as a "steakhouse " as they refer to themselves. Honestly, Longhorn cooks way better steaks (to the right temp) at a more reasonable price. However, the MT is great for drinks and apps, and even live music and bingo.. IF you can hear it over the group of extremely loud regulars who sit at the front corner of the bar.

We kept hearing for good wings go to Knotty Pine in Wharton…read more So we did.... Definitely a hole in the wall but Definitely a gem! The pub is small and the bartenders are friendly. The food is basic typical American menu. Standard popular beers on draft. We Definitely ordered the wings and tried the KKP (which is regular buffalo) and Motor oil The motor oil wings ended up being very good lol We then shared Ribeye cheese sandwich ;Onions & peppers come w/ the ribeye sandwich but I wanted Onions & he wanted peppers, we asked for it on the side & we put what we wanted on our halves Marriage is all about compromising We were so full. The food tasted very good and everything had great flavor! We definitely will be back we enjoyed it very much. If you are in the wharton area give it go and pop on in for some Motor Oil wings!!!

Wasn't a planned stop. Needed some food while traveling and this place was close and had a strong…read moreyelp rating. Arrived and ordered 12 wings since they stayed in the menu they were voted best in New Jersey, onion rings, and a couple pints. Went with 1/2 salt and vinegar and 1/2 motor oil which was a seeet Asian chili sauce. Holy wow these wings were the best I've ever had! The onion rings also may have been some of the best I've ever had. Yeah it's bar food but it's bar food on another level! If we ever find our way back to this part of the country we will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

I've been to Black River Barn a few times now and it's a solid local bar/grill. The menu has a ton…read moreof options, so there's something for everyone. Most recently, I've had the California Chicken Avocado Salad, Buffalo Chicken Wings, and the Barn Angus Burger. The portions are great and prices are reasonable. Service is pretty good. I noticed during my last visit our server had tables both inside and outside, so she was trying her best to juggle both. Parking can fill up quickly on busy nights but you can usually find a spot if you're patient. They have a beautiful outdoor patio area with lots of seating overlooking Black River Pond. FYI, there are some really cute turtles in the pond if you look closely :) Buffalo Chicken Wings: 5/5 California Avocado Salad: 4/5 Barn Angus Burger: 4/5

The crispy eggplant sandwich was lacking .. eggplant! We mentioned to the waiter and granted after…read morewe were winding down dinner, but no one did anything about it. You might want to rename the sandwich a "whole lotta bread and hardy any eggplant sandwich" to be more accurate. They charge $14.00 for this empty sandwich. They also don't put drink prices on their menu so you don't actually know what you are spending. Not a good experience.

The burger here is to die for! Cooked to perfection. Great service and staff. This place has a lot…read moreof history with an updated rustic feel! Can't wait to come back.

Tried this place out after getting a gift card to the 40 north restaurant group. Food was average…read moreto what you would find in other pub/tavern type of restaurants. Our waitress could have used some service instruction. This was our first time going but we won't be in a hurry to be back due to our waitress. Other staff members were friendly, helpful, and accommodating. At first, our waitress wasn't bad but once it became more busy and you could tell the regulars were coming in she paid more attention to them and completely forgot about us at times. We had to flag down the manager to place our dessert order as our waitress had not been by and we sat for 15-20 mins waiting. The busboy was more friendly and offered extra fries when packing up our leftovers. The manager was also friendly and took our order and checked on us before our waitress even came back. When our waitress finally did come back she asked if we wanted our dessert to be packed up and we said yes, to then get home and find it was like she just flipped the cake on its top, causing all the icing to get stuck to the container. Only valet parking but it's complimentary.

Found this gem on our way from NY to Jim Thorpe. Came in for lunch and it was busy. It's a former…read moremansion so the dining space is separated into various rooms. The smaller rooms are a bit cramped but cozy. The ambiance is very interesting because you have interesting decor and fixtures to look at. Food was really good, I was pleasantly surprised. One of the reasons I chose this place was for its unique dishes. They had a pumpkin soup that was really yummy. The duck and schnitzel dishes were really good too.

I came here with family for a special occasion and made a reservation ahead of time. The waitress…read moreand hostess were kind but we must have come during a busy time because service was a little slow. The dish I ordered was the beef wellington medium rare and unfortunately it was rather bland and some parts undercooked, some overcooked. After adding some salt, it was still lacking in flavor, I barely tasted the mushroom duxelles. However, the ambiance and seating were very nice. Unfortunately, for the price, the ambiance, seating, and service could not make up for the bland entree. Especially a beef wellington priced at over $40.

For all the years I've lived within 10 minutes of an Applebee's, I've never stepped foot in one!! I…read morefond a $25 gift card a week or so back, and decided to change that. Went in on a Tuesday night, and other than waiting forever for service (Bartender was deep in conversation with kitchen staff), I did order what I would call a very respectable burger. In fact, it was stellar for the grade of this establishment. Perfectly cooked to order, nice slab of cheddar, and the bartender recommended I try the cole slaw. That was fantastic, with a hint of cilantro which was a nice surprise. I'd easily go back for this burger.

This Applebees still has the meal deal for $9.99. You get a bacon cheeseburger, fried chicken…read moresandwich or grilled chicken sandwich with fries and a fountain drink . It restaurant quality food for a fast food price. They give you a piece of thick, tender chicken or a burger cooked however you like. My wife and also got a large Caesar Salad that we shared. Our waiter was quick and friendly. The restaurant was comfortable and clean. We are here about every other week.

We stopped in for a casual lunch and were blown away by the friendly service, quality of the food,…read moreand freshness of the toppings bar. The burgers were made to order and delicious! It was fun to sample the sauces and we enjoyed the milkshake a lot. It also seems incredibly family friendly with the small connected arcade. This would be a perfect spot for folks looking for something to do on a cold day! It was our first time coming, and we will be back.

I am 99% sure I have low iron. The way I absolutely CRAVE beef is ridiculous. So much so my brother…read moresent me money for a burger press just so I would STFU about the importance of crispy edges on a smash burger. Update: the beef craving appears to be related to perimenopause as all my mid-40s girlfriends have it too. I'm putting my ovaries on FB marketplace. Sick of it!! We used to go to "Fudds" as my dad (god rest his soul) called it at least once a week since I was in like 7th grade. Who remembers the Rt 1 location in Edison, followed by Bridgewater?? My "little" brother who is now 38 would be so hype to get the little dessert token with his kids meal. The whole experience is just so nostalgic for me - not to mention DELICIOUS!! But then they kinda all closed around here. There was one by my old spot in Silver Spring MD but that closed too. Interestingly, I saw one while I was in Dubai lmaaaooo but around NJ it's Parsippany (which wasn't that great) or as I discovered this week, this one. Yo, I smelled it before I even saw it. I had a friend doing her PHd on memory and smell and honestly she shoulda just made Fudds her fieldsite. As soon as I turned the corner of the strip mall I was like wait. Can it be?? And then boom - the sign. I texted my brother and said "I've got something that's gonna blow you mind." To his credit he thought I had discovered a secret Culver's lmao. This was somehow better. His response, "you gotta go in." AND DID! Placed my order for a 1/2lb mushroom burger on the website and went in 20 minutes later. It was everything I remembered. Pillow, buttery bun. Seasoned meat cooked to perfection. And that Fixins and condiment bar!! Just like old times. Low key was having a challenging day up until that point feeling overwhelmed by the reality of racism. (Did yall see that new "English proficiency" rules for truck drivers - better known by its short name - racial profiling) and I had already cried on a work call smh. To find this place, it was like I was 12 again with both my parents alive, just safe, having dinner. I hope when we die, it's like a tesseract where we can just choose a safe moment in time and stay there forever. Until then, burgers.