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    Vida Garden

    3.0 (122 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:30 PM

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    She A.

    Came here on a Friday evening with a friend. We arrived about 7 to an empty place There was perhaps 4 other people there. They have a parking lot but I found parking on the street. Walked in and sat at friend's table since she was already there. We looked over the menu and saw there were no prices at all for any of the cocktails. So I automatically knew they would be expensive.. order the mojito.- 18 Chicken tacos-16, quesdilla - 12. Not much of a menu since they don't have much of a kitchen. Drinks were NY prices but in the middle of NJ. The mojito was good but too much ice for the price. This place is large and has great ambiance. Many walls and spots to take those IG worthy pics, inside and out. We got temporary tattoos done for free. And the waitress were very attentive and always ready to ask if u need another drink. Great service though. Place definitely picked up later with people smoking hookah. Very beautiful spot. But had to leave to get wings and fries and watch the finals basketball game elsewhere

    Shantelle C.

    THIS PLACE IS NOT IT!! My friend decided to celebrate her birthday here and it was not a good experience!! From the moment we got here, I noticed how odd this place is. They have security who checks you and your belongings... and my friend was not allowed inside with her EYE DROPS! Once we got in, we were seated... we were looking over the menu and BAM, they decided to move us. We went from being in a corner to being in the center and not fitting where they attempted the seat us-- we had reservations so they should have been prepared to comfortably seat a big party! Once we expressed that we were not feeling how small the area was, they opened up the space to combine two spaces. Second, when my friend called to verify the brunch reservation, everything seemed good. When we were there and asked about the brunch menu, they said they do not do brunch- they have small plates, with a VERY limited selection! While there, I went on their Instagram and on their story they were promoting "BRUNCH." I do not think they understand the concept of brunch. They could have just promoted "DAY PARTY" on their Instagram. Third, the waitress was the most lost I have ever encountered in a restaurant-- it was almost annoying! Her answers would be like, "it is not my fault" when asked about the service... like whether or not it is your fault is out the door- you represent this establishment so unfortunately you have to listen and take in what people say, and forward suggestions to your boss. When we asked for a manager, we were told that the manager stepped out, and we never heard back in reference to this... Fourth, when the food came out, it was a mess- literally! Not all the food came out together so some people started eating before the rest... They also dropped food while trying to put the plates on the VERY LOW TABLES!! The food was bland or not worth the wait. After this place, we went back to another restaurant where we actually ate heavy plates!! Oh and when the bill came, they tried to charge us the drinks incorrectly! We paid $5 per water bottle, and when I attempted to walk out with it, security was like I cannot walk out with it-- there was no trash near by and he expected me to walk back in and find one-- THAT, I DID NOT DO. This little man thought he was like FBI or something!

    Amber P.

    This restaurant is always a must when I'm in jersey for a work meeting. Service is great and fast, the drinks are to die for the happy hour is like one of the best in the area the hookah the hookah i can't complain, the music is good very mixed so everyone will enjoy it. Will i go back yes i will always

    Desiree F.

    The girls and I got together to meet up at this spot. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and was greeted and the hostess took us to our table. The place was so cool and the vibes were great. Michelle was our server and she was great and so attentive. The girls ordered some dishes and they said the wings and wrap were good. The cocktails are very pricey so beware. I went with the new fashioned and my friend got the mojito. We hung out for a bit and listened to the DJ. The place also had hookah for those who like that. The bill was pretty pricey mainly because of the drinks but all in all we had fun.

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    Stephanie K.

    Googled this restaurant for a birthday dinner and I was disappointed ! I reserved a table for 12 people and I was not notified until upon arrival that in order to seat in a certain section that holds my party size , we had to order bottle service .Okay cool it's for my birthday so we all agreed! The section package came with 5 appetizers 2 hookahs 2 premium liquors 2 champagne for $1200. ( sounded good) When I received the 5 appetizers they were small bites that would not feed 12 people! The appetizers were 3 piece chicken wings , 3 piece tacos, 3 piece empanada, 3 piece quesadilla and chips and guacamole. The portions were so tiny it would not be enough food for 12 people ! I received the bill and with tax and gratuity included , it came to over $1800. ( not worth it ) !! I kindly declined their services and appetizers and my party and I went to the other side of the restaurant and we all ordered and sat separately for the drinks and food !! Inside The restaurant is very festive and photo worthy . The entertainers and dj was good on that Friday. I would recommend this restaurant as a very cute date night or ladies night for a experience only (but Very pricey) They have a parking lot that u have to pay $20. Otherwise good luck with finding street parking ! Overall the small bites that me and my bf ordered were trash. And this was the only menu offered on this Friday night ( lame) We ordered - wings, shrimp tacos , chicken empanadas, sangria (blah , $120 total) picture below

    Diana V.

    Night life review!! My favorite was the music! All the best Spanish hits!! A little English too! The space is beautiful! Cute set ups around the place to take pictures! Good margaritas! I'll be back!!

    Diondra B.

    Thisnplace has potential to be great bit I'm current state not really hitting the mark. To start the ambience is amazing. There's cute ig worthy settings all around. The service was pretty decent too. The drinks are rather pricey for the area and what you get. They don't have the prices on the menu which I find odd so you have to ask for the price which is $18 per drink. I tried the mojito and the forget me not which has blue carucao..they both were delicious but it was mostly ice in the cup. They have a rather small menu as it appears they are more of a bar. I didn't get any food but my friends did and said it was just ok. One friend got a cesar salad and they ran out of the dressing so randomly substituted the dressing for blue cheese with out anyone's permission.

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    Emily E.

    Visited this place for the first time and never been more disappointed. We made a reservation for a group of friends and when we arrived the section was not ready. We were seated in these chairs while we waiting for people to leave. When making the reservation it was expressed it was an important occasion. After a whole hour of waiting we were finally moved but after that we all were fed up of waiting. The food was okay, but definitely overpriced. It was beautiful on the inside but it just seemed like the staff were trying to get people in and out and not really caring about you unless you're getting bottle service.

    Bernadette D.

    A fun place to go to with a group of friends. I went in the summer on a Sunday at 3pm and was definitely not expecting to be as fun as it did. The theme for when I went was "a circus theme". My friends and I ended up staying for 4 hours when I think the max was 2. We got one of the drink packages and it was definitely worth it because we all enjoyed ourselves. It was hard sometimes to get a hold of our waitress, but it was very busy so that didn't bother us too much. For food, we had empanadas which were really tasty. They have different options for packages as well, like brunch. It is mostly a Latin place and so the music caters to that. The DJ did not disappoint that night and neither did the performers they had. Reservations are definitely recommended because it did get really busy and crowded. Everyone else seemed to be enjoying themselves as well. Between the hookah, drinks, and music - I can't wait to go back!

    Donald W.

    This is a cool place to kick back chill have a few drinks. The hookah here is top notch. Nice little bites or finger foods as well. Very festive during holidays.

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    Brensi M.

    I went on a Saturday night to eat but they don't have a large food menu so we just ordered appetizers. We were seated right away and ordered chicken tacos, they were good but the guacamole wasn't, it tasted as if they forgot to add salt. The vibe is cool and the hookah is $40. The cocktails were pricey but tasty, and the DJ was playing good music. There were several waiters checking on us every 5 minutes to see if we wanted to order something else. Our waitress told us the weekend is hectic but during the week it is more relaxed. When we left we realized why they were checking on us so often because they wanted us to leave since there was a long line of people outside waiting to get in. Next time I will go on a weekday after I had dinner.

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    Ask the Community - Vida Garden

    Do they check ID?

    Yes they do and I believe they scan as well

    What is the dress code Can you wear sneakers and shorts?

    Yes you can wear sneakers and shorts

    Is there an entrance fee on Saturdays?

    No entrance fee we made a reservation

    Is there a birthday package?

    They have a few packages mostly catered to large parties.

    Where can you park?

    Street parking valet after 6 I think

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    Thanks to Yailin, we will definitely be returning.

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