If you enjoy a raw seafood bar than this is your place. Recommendations are: Grand Tower as you get a taste of everything Bacon Beignets are smokey, sweet and savory The entrees I tried (Scallops and Veal Steak) were cooked to perfection but simple in flavor. We finished off with 3 desserts: Caramel Banana Pudding - my favorite of the 3 as I kept going back to this dessert. I just wish there was more of the cookie crumble and sponge cake Flourless Chocolate Cake - was too dense but paired with the cherry was a good combination of flavor Chocolate peppermint Ice cream - very simple, if you like chocolate ice cream and peppermint flavor this is your dessert. The ambiance is cozy and comfortable. I recommend if your in the neighborhood to give this place a try as we will be back. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in town but husband dislikes it. I love the warm atmosphere and diverse menu. The appetizers, ceviches and pastas are fabulous. My husband dislikes it because we were served meatballs that were frozen on the inside once. They took it back, reheated it and took it off the bill. read more

My favorite restaurant that keeps on getting better. The new mussel pot was fabulous...didn't think could improve on it, but I was wrong. Loved the butternut squash twist. Can't wait to come back. read more

The food was good but overpriced. The service was weak and one of our party found a substantial strand of hair in the bread. When we discussed the matter with the manager, he first demanded to see the evidence. He subsequently issued a dismissive response, where he indicated that since the bread was complimentary, we, in essence, received the said long strand of hair for free. Thank goodness it wasn't a cockroach for we would have been charged extra for protein. And we were so hoping for a positive experience... read more

My wife and I went for dinner the other night and we were not impressed. The raw platter was a mixed bag, the dishes were mediocre and the service was terrible. The waitress forgot about us and the rest of the staff were to busy "hanging out and being cool" to notice. Finally I got up from my seat to ask for my check. Then you guessed it, I had to get up again to get someone to take my credit card. Not coming back here again. Also it is overpriced. read more

Very disappointed. Lots of fried food. Not healthy. Limited menu. Very loud Owner dismissed our comment about being too loud. A friend ordered salmon Too raw. Came back still no good. Staff not friendly or accommodating. Will not be back read more

The food was excellent. Small tasting plates, none disappointing. The servers though, need to know their dishes better. When they are presented, the servers should have more to say about what is in each dish, especially in a restaurant where you may be ordering eight or nine dishes. read more

I hardly ever write a review but I think 100 Steps is worthy of one! My husband and I just moved to the area and have been trying out different restaurants in the area. We have been to several in Cranford but 100 Steps is my favorite as of now! We had a fantastic experience from the service to the food. The oysters were super fresh and I will be back for their oyster happy hour! We ordered a variety of small plates and everyone was delicious. Besides the raw oysters, we had the fried oysters (best I have ever had, the coating was amazing), the white wine baby artichokes (I am a HUGE artichoke fan so I am really picky about how they are prepared, these were awesome), the rice balls (a special of the night), and the tagliatelle amatriciana (you could tell they were homeade and oozing with goodness). Oh and the bread they bring you? Freshly baked and smelled unbelievable. It's BYOB which is another plus! I hate when people say they are from NYC and are picky about their food but we are and 100 Steps did not disappoint! We will be back! read more

Fantastic food and service. Scallops were cooked to perfection in a pseudo-curry sauce. Even though it was an Easter prixe-fixe menu, they prepared an affogato dessert for me. Can't wait to come back! read more

Just go and bring your own alcohol! You won't be disappointed. Service and food are tops

Just ate here for dinner for the first time. The entrees were delicious - we had the scallops and the halibut which were both interesting and quite tasty. The appetizers (peach salad and octopus) were good but the portions were extremely small, especially for what they cost. Service through the 8-9pm dinner rush was quite slow and at times somewhat inattentive. After 9pm the onslaught of servers who suddenly available and checking in left a feeling of uneven service. Overall, the food was quite good but quite overpriced, and the service could have been better. read more

100 steps has a nice variety of oysters (west and east coast), wonderful fresh fish including various ceviches and amazing branzino. The croquettes, skirt steak, and burrata are a must. Not only is the food great, but so is the service and atmosphere. One of the best in cranford. And it's bring your own! read more

First time at 100 steps,Disappointed.Oysters were very good & fresh. Fish which was suppose to be "like Tuna",2 orders both ordered as rare as possible.Both orders were well done.The mussel pots were just okay,nothing special.Service was very good.No need for us to return. read more

We always love bringing friends here for the first time . Of course the oyster experience especially during happy hour is always a hit but the rest of the menu is just as unique and memorable . Everyone has his or her favorite but the mussel pots are signature standbys . The wait staff is just about perfect ; friendly , knowledgeable , attentive but never overwhelming . You will not be disappointed ! read more

My husband and I come used to come here 3 to 4 times a year for a night out. We always really enjoy the food and the bread and the wonderful service. There was always an older gentleman who would tell us the specials (I'm guessing the restaurant manager) and he was always so friendly too. Unfortunately, I think the restaurant is under new management and the food quality has gone down significantly. We came here for a fathers day dinner a week early with our whole family and 2 year old daughter. Now we do realize this restaurant is not the best for kids, but we had an early reservation at 6pm and have heard from other friends that the restaurant accommodates children so we did not anticipate any issues. When we arrived the restaurant was pretty empty. The service was really good and the wait staff was great. Our daughter was getting fussy and crying throughout the meal, so one of us would continually take her outside as to not disturb the other people in the restaurant. Towards the end of the meal the restaurant was getting more packed. My daughter started banging a spoon on the table and I didn't even get a chance to tell her to stop when the restaurant manager comes over and tells us rudely that she needs to stop. I was completely shocked. This whole time we were trying to be considerate and take her out of the restaurant to keep her quiet and the manager was a complete asshole to us anyway. DO NOT BRING UR CHILDREN HERE. I am not even sure why they have high chairs and a kids menu since they really do not want kids in there and are not understanding at all. We are utterly disappointed with the new management and will never return here. read more

Reviewing the place as we eat. The oysters are wonderful. (Especially at half price at happy hour. Waiting for our steamed clams with chorizo an white wine.service was great and Rick was fantastic. It is BYOB Enjoy your selves read more

We've become solid regulars at this local restaurant. 100 Steps has come to enter an elite class in Jersey with very few counterparts. They have a vision, they stick to it, they don't deviate, they execute. Fresh seafood, simple ingredients, construction and presentation, nothing overwhelming in terms of presentation and delivery, nothing crazy expensive, BYO. 110% consistency. Chef has extremely obvious, in your face skills. She is not afraid to do it her way first, before playing to the expectations of the masses. Her frequent menu changes, while keeping a bunch of winners consistent on the menu, further her credibility in terms of repertoire and desire to keep delivering something new to the customer. Taco Tuesday, as cliche as it sounds, is the cherry on top, where the chef branches out a tad further for one night a week to bring in some creativity and twist to the menu, again nailing it every time. Management is on top of it every night, visiting with guests in that chummy off-the-cuff way, as opposed to your cliche manager check-up. I like feeling we are talking to the owner or someone that is ensuring the restaurant is humming and happy. You feel like this is your neighborhood joint, even if you are driving 20-30 minutes. They get it, they have the formula. read more

Went in for a late Friday night dinner. Started with some oysters that were very fresh. Moved onto the Octopus Carpaccio which was incredible! The clam pot was very good but the chicken entree with truffle risotto I would highly recommend. Lastly the dessert lemon basil cake was a ridiculous way to finish a great meal! Every dish we had the flavors were complex but all folded into each other so nicely. Julian was our waiter who was so helpful maneuvering the menu and Jack the owner was very friendly. I would highly recommend this restaurant and we will definitely become regulars. read more

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The sister restaurant to ATH (which is by far one of my favorite places) I was very optimistic going into 100 Steps. We arrived for our 9pm reservation but quickly noticed that we would be waiting awhile as there were no tables available and the hostess was a bit uncomfortable with giving a definitive answer on how long we would have to wait. We opted to be flexible and eat at the seafood bar. The menu, while not expansive has enough options. West coast oysters priced at $40 / dozen is a bit egregious if you ask me. I can go to the oyster capital - Aqua Grill in NYC and spend significantly less. With that said, they were delicious and fresh. 2 of the 12 needed some "shucking assistance" (e.g. they were not cleaned of shell as well as they should be). Ok, so we move on... The charred octopus ($16) was delicious, although the dish was overly complex - far too many flavors and items / sauces on the plate - had this been scaled back and a choice selection of complementary items added, it would have been a home run. The fried heirloom potatoes and crispy chicken skin ($15) was a disappointment to say the least. At most, there were 8 potatoes wedges well decorated on the dish. Pricing the dish at $15 was far too high and not justified - my opinion $8 would have been more in-line. The "WOW" item of the night was the duck leg confit, house-made kimchi (which was damn awesome) and sunnyside up egg ($18). We both agreed - if we were to return we would most likely just order 4 of these dishes. Amazing flavors that compliment one another - absolutely delicious. My takeaway - I thought the pricing was far too high for what you got. Several of the dishes need some refinement but still will not justify the pricing. I get when BYOB, and you receive zero from alcohol sales that pricing of dishes factors in, but they must your food quality must be A+ in order to pull it off (I felt this was C+, B-). Doubtful on returning, especially since ATH is only 100 feet away and feel the quality of those dishes is far superior. read more

Tried this place out. Amazing food. Fresh, good quality. Half price oysters during happy hour so that's Always nice. After a dozen oysters we had the hush puppies, meatball appetizer, octopus, and mussels. Everything was amazing and very fresh, perfectly cooked. Dessert was the toffee pudding cake which was also delicious with their house made ice cream. Highly recommended. Yes it is definitely overpriced, that's the one con...prices could be a bit more reasonable. However, the food was so good I didn't mind. I have spent money on terrible or mediocre meals before and that is more irritating to me. Try it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

I haven't been to 100 Steps in awhile, not because I had a bad experience, just because I don't live in Cranford, and never really think about it. We came for jazz night, although it wasn't much live music, the service and food were amazing! Better than I remembered. The octopus was so good, and I forgot how amazing there Parker rolls were. The coconut flan was so amazingly delicious. Will have to remember this place more often! read more

We love eating at 100 Steps in Cranford. The food is delicious and unique...an excellent raw bar too. All the staff are personable and very efficient. One great feature, the owner visits each table to say hello...that's what gives you a feel of a neigborhood restaurant...love it!!! read more

A delectable find....the service was excellent and the food was perfection! Try the octopus appetizer, the best I ever had!

Absolutely phenomenal service and even better food. The customer service level is 10/10. Ordered the gnocchi, clams, and scallops. All three were out of this world, especially the scallops. Will definitely be back for this seasons menus and also in the future. read more

What a nice little place! We had the east and west coast oysters, charred octopus, rabbit ragu, tortelloni pasta, fried clam belly sandwich, charcuteri and lamb chops. My favorites were the oysters, charred octopus, fried clam belly sandwich and lamb chops. But it was ALL good. FYI, aside from the oysters , ALL items on the menu are tapas style. read more

Absolutely fabulous experience. Very fresh seafood. The options at the raw bar is plentiful and very tasty. The clam and muscle pot was outstanding. My mother had the scallops and she thought it was an outstanding dish. We visited to celebrate my mothers 97th birthday. The staff was excellent and we all left having a fabulous experience. We are coming back. read more

Consistently excellent. Our dinner on Friday was no exception. Service, atmosphere, and the food all fabulous

Honestly, probably some of the best oysters I've ever had. I love that they have numerous oyster options, 1st time I ever had oysters was here back in 2015/2016, ever since then I've fallen in love with oysters. I've tried oysters at least a good dozen other locations since, still they are superb. Only reason for 4 star is because mussel pot was a little bit more fishy and less fresh than previously ordered. We are regulars and will continue to be. Great, courteous, and attentive owner. Service is good depends on server all has been good some better than others. read more

One of the best raw bars I've ever eaten at, great atmosphere and very knowledgeable servers.. oysters and clams if you like raw are the freshest around, cold, clean, and delicious. Mood inside is great very relaxed owner but makes sure everyone is always attended to. BYOB is always added plus, almost didn't want to write a review, wanted to keep this little GEM in Cranford to myself.. Enjoy everyone this is a top quality restaurant with great character 5 stars doesn't do it justice, it's in a league of its own read more

Love this restaurant! We went there spontaneously on a Tuesday night and were so happy we did! It is byob, great atmosphere, they had live music and great food! They have cooked selections as well as raw..a little something for everyone. I think it's a great spot for a date too. Highly recommend! read more

Janet and I had dinner with another couple here last night. Great meal. We started with the eastern oyster dozen. Four kinds. Every one was delicious. Then we had the small plates. Shrimp. A must. Octopus. Sautéed and amazing. And the meatballs. Yum. The wahoo I had as a main had a lot to live up to and it was good, but not quite as good as the rest. Still, great service. No rush. It's byob. Bring a good white wine. Can't wait to go back. read more

Great neighborhood spot. Some of the best oysters I've had. Majority were New Jersey natives which was impressive. The waiter was very proud of their water selection. Had the halibut for my main which was expertly cooked and perfectly done. It needed more flavor and was quite bland which accounts for four stars. Dessert was excellent. read more

First time yelp reviewer here! My fiancé and I came here for the first time last night and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Being huge fans of A Toute Heure, we were so excited to learn about their sister restaurant opening up and even more excited when we found out it was going to be a tapas/BYOB spot! Started off with the east coast and west coast oysters as well as cheeseboard #2. They provided us with an informational guide to the cheeseboards which was very helpful. Moved on to the fried potatoes with crispy chicken skin, branzino filet, and pork+fennel sausage. The branzino filet was definitely a show stopper! The fried potatoes and pork fennel sausage were also good but were dim in comparison. Topped the night off with sticky toffee pudding and salted caramel budino which were gone in minutes. Most of the plates were over $15, which I thought was a bit much for small plates, but turned out it was well worth the indulgence. Aside from the delicious food, the restaurant itself has an intimate feel with a modern, industrial styled interior. There is a raw bar in the back as well as a few high tables next to the kitchen- right where all the action is! We were able to meet the owner, who was very nice as he made rounds to the tables and chatted with customers. Overall, so glad that 100 steps opened up and cant wait to come back! read more

Dined here Saturday and it was outstanding. Hadn't been in a while and got nervous by the negative reviews as a result of new ownership. Every bit as good if not better. The oysters were incredible for both freshness and selection. Don't miss the gnocchi, crudo, smoked salmon, octopus and scallops. Our server was professional, knowledgeable and mostly we were not rushed! I can't wait to go back! read more

I'm not being hyperbolic when I say that this was a perfect dining experience. Four of us shared and enjoyed a *delicious* dinner of oysters, crab, shrimp, fish, and lobster, with great soak-up-the-sauce dinner rolls. The service was attentive and unpretentious, even over the top (scraping crumbs off the table during courses and filling water glasses as we were nearing our departure). The ambiance was very nice, as well. Figure about $50 per person. Remember to bring your own alcohol. read more

We were frequent visitors of 100 steps under the prior owners. The food was always good, and though not cheap, at least the portions were reasonable. We have been back 4 times under the new owners. Tonight, $35 tuna entree portion was simply underwhelming. When it came to the table the other guests wanted to know if it was an appetizer. Server was fine, very hard to hear him over the very loud dining room. Owner seems nice enough but not friendly at all. He stopped over and asked if everything was ok but that was it. That was after I suggested that the crackers that they bring to the table were stale. He told me that they were not stale, that they just opened the box. Perhaps what he should have done was taken those away, apologized and brought me some more... Not going back so fast. read more

I came here with my friend last night for dinner and we had a great time. We shared half a dozen $2 special oysters to start. We had this shrimp appetizer that had a nice creamy sauce with a kick to dip our fresh dinner buns in. We both had the taco special for our entree, one tilapia and the other chorizo. The chorizo one was super spicy from the jalapenos, but in a good way. For dessert, we split the angel food cake with lemon sorbet. The lemon sorbet was so refreshing and had just the right amount of sweetness. I think they have live music every Tuesdays which added to the wonderful dining experience. I've been to their sister restaurant, A Toute Heure several times and this place is just as good. The service, ambiance, and food were delightful. I'll definitely be back, maybe for their oyster happy hour. read more

Amazing dinner! the food was superb! and the service top notch! highly recommend this Gem in Cranford!

Place was awesome! Been wanting to try it for a while and finally got around to it. I'm sorry I waited so long. Raw bar was great food was great. They're a BYOB but handled our wine properly. Cj was our server and was very knowledgable and gave great service. He even told us about the sister restaurant across the street. Can't wait to try it. Thanks for a memorable night. read more

Fresh ingredients and creativity are the two requirements to a successful seafood restaurant, and this place has both. We started with a few oysters, some east coast, some west, and a pair of wild oysters that were a special that evening. We enjoyed the grilled baby carrots + spring shallots small plate as well as the Fluke crudo. The braised pork shoulder was amazing, as was the pan roasted sea bream. The spicy trenette pasta was good, but it was the only thing we ordered that wasn't outstanding. The atmosphere is lively. The servers here are attentive and know the food inside and out. Jim Carbine, the owner, came around and spent time with every individual table -it was a nice personal touch. Also of note, this place is BYOB. The food is a bit on the expensive side, but its fresh and delicious; the additional expense is easily negated by the money you'll save by bringing your own. read more