To David H.: I was there that night too, and honestly this review sounds more like someone who didn't understand what was going on than an accurate description of the place. It was St. Patrick's Day and the start of March Madness, the bar was completely packed, exactly like anyone with basic common sense would expect. The staff was clearly working hard to keep up with the crowd, and my Guinness was poured perfectly fine. If someone thought they were going to get slow, ceremonial pours and unlimited bar time on one of the busiest nights of the year, that's just unrealistic. As for getting cut off, bars don't do that for no reason, especially on a night when they want to keep serving. When a place is at capacity, the staff has to make judgment calls to keep things under control and stay within the law. Acting like bartenders should let people stay forever just because it's St. Patrick's Day sounds like someone who hasn't actually worked a high-volume bar in a long time, if ever. Calling the place overpriced with bad food doesn't make much sense either, considering it was packed all night and people were clearly enjoying themselves. It's easy to blame the bar when you don't get the experience you wanted, but from what I saw, the staff handled a crazy night the best they could, and the complaints here sound way more like user error than anything wrong with the place. read more

My friend and I wound up at W's Village Grille the other night, after our initial beverage venue of choice had not even one available bar stool. W's was a large restaurant and sports bar with ample parking. The place was packed because of the March Madness basketball games, so the front bar was bustling, but, thankfully, we were able to get a large, cozy booth in that section. We just ordered Aperol Spritzes, which were tasty and perfectly balanced. The service was also very friendly. While the food menu was mainly greasy bar food, they had a few items (grilled chicken, salads, soups, etc.) that I would have ordered if I had been hungry. Overall, the W's Village Grille seemed like a great place to catch a game or even for a family dinner in the back dining room, but it was not really the trendy girls' night spot for which we had originally planned. read more

We went with friends. Paige was an incredible waitress. Happy and upbeat. She had recommendations and was also really knowledgeable about their drinks. Best service we have had in a while! The shepherds pie was really, really dry. Wouldnt order it again. The cheesesteak was great, would definitely get again. My friends both liked their burgers. The carrot cake was great too. We would come back read more

4 of us for lunch. Prices on the high side but a big menu. Nice atmosphere but the food was not so good! Shepards pie was way too salty. Took it home after 1 table spoon for taste and threw the rest out. Dont ask me why I took it home. Fish n chip x2 - loaded with batter, over cooked, cod was very mushy. Salad was good Apple dessert was like eating hot apple sauce. Not good but ice was. They don't have cappuccino ! Who doesn't have specialty coffee now a days! We have been there a few other times and it was ok but very disappointed this time. Lisa read more

I've heard lots of great things about this place from my neighborhood Facebook group.. after a night of not wanting to cook, we decided to stop in. Parking lot was busier than the Restaurant. The staff was welcoming and friendly. We ordered simple items; open faced reuben and a salmon wrap. Both were good but nothing mesmerizing; perhaps you need to order larger entree. read more

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I was there for St Pat's Day celebration after work. By way, it was packed, as expected. Literally, the worst pour of Guinness I've experienced in a bar that serves it. I cant believe that the owner, Charlie, who knows that his bartenders don't know the first thing about a proper Guinness pour wouldn't have hired those who fo for such an occasion. We had the launch of March Madness on top of what should already reason enough, St Pats... so to my point, who gets cutoff on St Pats anywhere, not because I was obnoxious, pissed off regular, fought with somebody...but because somebody suggested I'd been there too long...huh? I worked in service industry, specifically as bartender, we pride ourselves in keeping customers as long as they want to stay, especially on events like St Pats. There are weird, unusual things going on at W's Village Grille, avoid it all costs....BTW, it's overpriced & food sucks! read more

It was not the worst but not the best. Fries were overcooked and unfortunately the cheesesteak had a weird after taste. The wings were pretty solid, had an amazing waiter though. read more

We are always looking to try local spots and this one was recommended by friends. The place is very nicely decorated and clean. We loved all the St. Patrick's Day touches! It was quiet when we went in and the service was great! Pleasant , friendly and fast! Hubby had the cod po boy and I had the salmon specials. We also shared the drunken mussels and everything was great! We really enjoyed it until it got very busy and very loud but we will definitely come back here read more

Never had a bad meal. Service is always good. Good portions at an affordable price. Many options for apps i would recommend their philly cheesesteak egg rolls and wings (get the waldwick sauce). Burgers are good. Short rib is good Every wekeend they have pretty good specials to offer. They should change up their menu more often perhaps add some more burgers maybe less sandwiches add some tacos, more salads and add a few more seafood entrees. Overall this is a good local spot. read more

Throughly enjoy the food, sandwiches are good. Menu is limited but everything has been stellar! Having been there at least 5 times I would say service is good! It is a real step up from the previous restaurant and I look forward to how they continue to improve! read more

Amazing MOTZ sticks!! The man, the myth in the legend ( idk his name he's a short man teenager waiter ) gave us amazing service! Not only did he give me extra MOTZ sauce but he also made my bf happy in many ways. I LOVE W's !!!! # Jersey #bar read more

Food was good, can't complain Waitress left a lot to be desired. It was almost as if we were bothering her when we asked for something. read more

The bartender was extremely friendly and filled us in on what has changed since W took over. Restaurant was clean and bright. Drinks she made were very good! Sangria which she said they make there was great!! Food was fresh and good. Will definitely return! read more

Very disappointed in the value and quantity of food for the price. Ordered the fried calamari, and for the price was not worth it . Ordered or nachos included small quantity of the chili,cheese and other toppings. The main entrée salmon was a very small piece of about 3 ounces. It was cooked well the vegetables were tasty, but the value was not worth it. Our server was in experienced didn't really know the menu . No one asked how everything was either. When I left, I felt that I was paid for something that wasn't worth it and the and I felt like I had just gotten ripped off. The coffee was terrible. All in all, don't see myself going back. I won't go back read more

Back again for another try, the white wine has gone from bad to undrinkable.. Im not crazy about being charged 50 cents extra for the extra one ounce of hot sauce for my chicken wings, really 50 cents ? It would be nice if the bartenders were friendly and said hi when you came in, almost a little cold. It was so much better when Sam and Judy were behind the bar.. just saying I wont be rushing back here anytime soon. read more

I had the pleasure of meeting Charlie Wonsowicz the owner of W's Village Grill in Waldwick last night. What a great story he has. He played baseball at a high level as a kid and worked his way onto the Yankees on an annual contract. Every year he had to prove himself to the team and his work efforts did so. He's bringing the same work ethics and professionalism to his new venture in Waldwick. He doesn't want to grow and scale like most restaurants these days he just wants to bring a good quality restaurant to the area where you feel welcomed. I highly recommend checking them out. The drinks were great and the menu has many great bar options as well as entrees. Filet was really good. Honestly meeting Charlie was the highlight of the evening. Looking forward to supporting him and his dream as he supports the surrounding communities. Their is so much more to his story you have to check out his link https://wsvillagegrille.com/about-us Cheers Charlie to many years of success in everything you do. We will see you at the bar. Ps sorry no photos of anything we ate or drink we were so busy talking and enjoying ourselves. read more

We went to the new W Village Grille for the first time and were not impressed! It was nice to see a few of the old staff from the original Village Grille. The low quality food is not anything like the former place .. no specials, much smaller portions, very boring selections.. the sandwich was dried out and fries were bland.. the chicken was ok but not outstanding... we wished it was better since they closed for 3 months for renovations .. but the only thing new we saw were new lights and some framed jerseys . The tables were not clean and all scratched up- what were your renovations? Very disappointing !! Not planning to return - no live music yet either or happy hour food like before. Sad as we thought it would be better! Ugh! read more

As a Yankee fan, I was petty stoked about this place. Nice warm ambience, friendly welcome when you arrive. The food was OK. Bayou burger had good flavor, but bun might have been past its prime. Asked for mayo for my burger, and the two tablespoons of mayo cost an extra 50 cents.....I mean, really, you can't give two tablespoons of free mayo?!!? The diners who had a salad, felt that the lettuce was past its prime too. Service was very good and the place was spotless. read more

Chicken wings are very good. Portion of the other dinners are on the smaller side.friendly atmosphere

Amazing service, delicious food, and great beers! First time trying W's in Waldwick and we were not disappointed!!!! read more

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I went there on December 31. I had seen posts on Instagram and Facebook listing the special hours for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve and a special holiday menu. I was disappointed to find that the special menu was different than the one posted online. No Surf and Turf which I had planned to order. No Stuffed Mushrooms appetizer. l had the Filet Mignon which was very good but not what I wanted to order. The service was excellent. The holiday decorations were very nice. I will pay no attention to any special menus posted online since they may not be correct. read more

It's really good for what it is, which is good pub-type food. Had French onion soup for an appetizer. Very good. Dark, rich broth. French dip for an entree. Must've been feeling French tonight. Tasty, nice-sized portion, as were my wife's chicken sandwich and my son's burger. Earlier reviews (here and Trip Advisor) indicated that things might have been a little bumpy for the new owner. Never saw anything close to that here as the food was very good and the service was spot-on. So, whatever birthing pains there might have been are gone. I'd certainly go back again. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g46892-d1064807-r941242867-The_Village_Grille-Waldwick_New_Jersey.html# read more

Went here for lunch with some friends last Sunday. Haven't been here in a while. Place looks great. Love all the Yankees jerseys hanging up. Food was great. Service was great. Highly recommend this restaurant. We'll be going back. read more

Went for dinner last night, all I can say is very disappointing. Ordered the special German platter everything was over cooked, unappealing !!! Never coming back! How could you not see that!!! The servers and bartenders are your only plus, so treat them well!! read more

During a recent TV interview, he said non-athletes are commoners and he had to learn to adapt. On top of that, food portions are small & overpriced. Beers are mostly Anheuser-Busch. read more

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Had a great time at W's! Very friendly staff, good ambiance and great food. The bar area was spacious with high top tables and booths, along with a good amount of TVs. The main dining area was also spacious with a variety of booths and tables. We ordered the French onion soup, cheesesteak eggrolls and the Milanese salad. The French onion soup was really good - right amount of cheese onions and bread with great flavor. The egg rolls were good, nothing outrageous but did the job. The Milanese salad was dressed perfectly, and the chicken cutlet was phenomenally crispy. The cutlet itself could have just used a bit more salt. I would recommend this place to friends and will definitely be back. read more

W's Grill has turned itself into a nice sports bar with good food . The staff was very friendly and service was prompt and attentive. I would return anytime that I'm looking for a casual environment and a good , local feel . read more

Went to W's 4 times since their opening in Waldwick. Great food (Try their Burgers!) and service is fast and friendly. Beer, wine, and whiskey selections are plentiful. The bar is large and the people are friendly. This is a great place for families, friends, events and just having a beer while watching a game on their large screen TVs. read more

When the owner is less than pleasant just for asking to watch a particular game then lies about the reason for not showing it and is rude about besides business must be super good. Problem is I don't hear any buzz at all about this place. Will wait for it to change hands again before coming back. read more

Ignored by hostess. Sat ourselves at the bar. It was not busy, but it took a while for the bartender to acknowledge us. The bar was pretty dirty so I had to ask for it to be wiped, even then, barely cleaned the area closest to me which was sticky and I still asked for the rag myself to clean. the bartender was nice, but a but slow with the service. Ordered 2 glasses of wine and calamari for a ridiculous $50ish tab!! The calamari was rubbery and untasty. Told the bartender is wasn't good, evident by the fact that we only ate two bites before she cleared the plate and made no apology for the poor quality or to remove from tab. Ended up going to another local restaurant. I know them from their Oakland location, great reputation, so maybe it was an off day? I doubt I'll be coming back. read more

Solid opening all around....beer is cold, the food is good, and the atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxing. We had a mix of burgers and appetizers that were all very good.. No complaints everyone was pleased. read more

W's Village Grille is mediocre at best. On a scale from 1-10, I'd give a 5, but tinkering on a 4 at times. Their menu is as stale as their french fries. Nothing here is a wow, nothing tastes great - it's always just mediocre or less. They must use crazy glue on the tables because my phone and arms were stuck. I wiped the table myself and it didn't help. Owners, sit in each booth and at each table to ensure your patrons are having a great experience. The smoked glass is filthy and their are cobwebs by the windows. I've been several times and each time it's the same. I don't mind paying when I feel there is value - but this place is overpriced and underwhelming. Have some pride. read more

The staff and service are awesome. This our 2nd time here since the grand opening. There are many more to comeCheers to W's Village Grill. Food is delicious, no rushing, plenty of downtime for conversation between meals. See ya again soon. read more

Love this place, service, delicious specials and consistently great fun people. Gets busy, but with the wait.

Love the place! Every time I go in I find myself laughing and just having a good time! It's sort of like family reunion, but the only problem is that my family is a bunch of lunatics! read more

Great food and fun atmosphere ! Try the wings or the short ribs for sure. Renovations are beautiful - perfect place for a family dinner or to hang out with friends for happy hour. Highly recommend ! read more

Great family oriented place with awesome food, tasty drinks and a helpful and attentive staff. I can't wait to go back!

A step back from the village grille food wise. Also must concur that the house wine was better too in the past Let's incorporate what was good before and keep this a great hangout. As it stands, our family will patronize far less read more

We wanted this place to be good; perfect location, a parking lot and a bar. Nice lively atmosphere. But for 100 bucks for two people.... the food was below par. And why must French onion soup be severed at 2000 degrees? It took almost 20 mins for it to cool down. I assume the servers just over heat it in a microwave. Whatever. This is the second time I've been here in ten years. Both times a bad experience. It's too bad/ it's a great space with a parking lot and a liquor license. read more

Went here with my family and it was fantastic! The food was great, service was attentive the place was clean and fun! We had the mussels which were amazing, bang bang shrimp and the wings were delicious . On the special menu the tuna was great! To end a great meal we had delicious carrot cake! We will be returning soon, so glad to have this place in the neighborhood. read more