I really love Amanda's. This past saturday i came here to try their brunch menu. Ive been here before but only for the early dinner special. Im so sad i havent been brunching here sooner!! Everything is priced between $11-14 per brunch entree. I chose the crispy eggs with proscuitto since it sounded so unique and the waitress recommended it as well. It was two crispy fried eggs (no idea how they batter them) with sliced proscuitto and a side salad with a light vinagrette. The egg was very rich and heavy so the salad was the perfect refreshing balance on the plate. They had a nice tea selection which was great because i wasnt in the mood for coffee. My boyfriend got one of the omelettes that came with home fried potatoes and fresh fruit. Definitely worth the price!! Probably the classiest brunch atmosphere in Hoboken. read more

Amanda's Restaurant - Crispy eggs! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Amanda's has always been a really good, really reliable restaurant in Hoboken. I've never had a bad dish here! There is almost always live music and generally really nice vibes. Josh was a really wonderful waiter and recommended some great specials. Will be back again soon! read more

Oh my God this place was absolutely amazing. 5/5 stars!!!!! I'm amazed and would come back 372617 more times! If you haven't been here, what are you waiting for? Delish! read more

Amanda's Restaurant - Salmon with spinach rice - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Years ago Amanda's was great all around. The food and the service were both very good. For the past couple years at least, it has been very lacking. Food is sub-par as is the service. Professionalism and proper attitude are severely lacking. The wife and I won't be going back. It has been sad to witness this decline in a once great place to eat. We live in the neighborhood and being subjected to that horrible piano playing for about a year now is very trying. I have had to call them a few times because it gets so loud I can't play music or watch TV in my home without that piano playing being louder than my music or the TV volume in my home. Indoor dining has been back for a while now so maybe you could have that "music" played inside your restaurant instead of subjecting those of us who live in the neighborhood to the relentless doodling on a cheap electric piano at a loud volume. read more

It has a cozy, romantic, welcoming interior, with a European feel. The menu is eclectic with choices for every palate. Every dish we ordered was delicious and the entree portions were generous. The only thing that took a little something away from the experience was the service. Our server was nice enough but when we had questions about wine and dishes he seemed annoyed. When he brought the food to our table he placed it and immediately left, which didn't give us a chance to ask for items so he had to make an extra trip after we flagged him down. After he brought the items he again left and didn't check in during the meal to see if we need anything, if we liked our food, etc. We were not in a hurry and were considering other dishes but we ended not getting them since he didn't return. We figured we wouldn't get dessert but he appeared after our plates were cleared by other servers. Our dessert came quickly and it was delicious. Again, other servers cleared our dishes and then we waited for quite some time for our checks. One of our party ended up going to find our server to get our checks. It took an inordinate amount of time to get our checks and to be cashed out. Even with that, I will be going back to try other items on their menu and enjoy the ambiance of the space. read more

New owners and menu = fantastic! Came here for dinner and sat outside, on a beautiful balcony. The service was outstanding, speedy and attentive. The food felt like it was homemade - fresh, delicious and the portions are on the bigger side for tapas. Can't wait to come back! read more

what a unique and delicious place! Quality wine at a unreal price, with a delicious menu. The foccacia bread is a MUST and the pasta is cooked very well. A bunch of different dining rooms with an antique vibe (live jazz music on the weekend), this is great for a date night! will be back to try more! read more

Amanda's Restaurant - Gnocchi pomodoro - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Wonderful family run restaurant! A lovely balance of warmth and elegance, the staff are amazing and really care about good service. The food was delicious and the ambiance includes live instrumental music. We had a memorable Valentine's Day dinner. Highly recommended. read more

Had a wonderful 30th Birthday celebration for our daughter Molly last night. Very neat indoor/outdoor feeling almost like being in someone's home in New Orleans. Friends called ahead to order champagne as a surprise. Julie was most accommodating. Juan the owner was charming and has a long history at the restaurant. I loved my short ribs as previous diners had recommended. Capped off our evening with a quick dance with their trio on the outside patio. Thanks for a special evening! By Susan B read more

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Came here on a Friday night: our first indoor dining experience since COVID. The restaurant is still beautiful like somebody's home. There was live music which was lovely. Drinks were excellent: the mango margarita and pomplemouse old fashion were expertly made. The wines by the glass are also good. We had appetizers of empanadas and mussels. The mussels are amazing, the sauce should be bottled. For mains we had the spaghetti bolognese, chicken thighs and Argentinian sausage. All very good. We ended the meal with the dolce de leche pie which was yummy. Will be back again. read more

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Foods is ok. Not sure it lives up to the hype. Todays rib eye with chimichurri was actually just a wine reduction or bbq sauce not sure really but unless I misunderstood chimichurri, this wasn't it. read more

Returned after many years and was so glad Amanda's still has its unique charm. The food is good and has sufficient options for vegetarians - I particularly enjoyed the spinach empanada, polenta, gnocchi and apple strudel. Good wine selection that is reasonably priced. But it's the atmosphere that sets Amanda's apart - there is no other restaurant I can think of in Jersey City/Hoboken that has this unique vibe in a classic dining room with live music. Somehow feels like a cozy family dinner and elegant night out at the same time. Recommended. read more

Amanda's has a very nice outdoor dining setup with a live jazz band! The atmosphere was very nice and the service was great. The food was good- we got multiple appetizers and entrees to share between two people and everything was very tasty. read more

Amanda's Restaurant - Steamed P.E.I. Mussels - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I love this restaurant!! I eat here all the time for dinner and brunch and it's amazing!!! I totally recommend it to ANYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The food is DELICIOUS and there are so many options! Service is great- everyone is friendly and helpful! If you're looking for a place to book a party or just looking to have a fun night with friends, definitely try Amanda's first. They offer multiple party rooms. My personal favorite is the "ball room" because of it's privacy. Making a reservation is helpful, but not completely necessary. They dress code is pretty casual, and jeans are definitely allowed. Go to Amanda's and you won't be disappointed!! read more

Amanda's Restaurant - Entrance - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Great food with good service along with a three piece band to boot! How does it get any better than that?

Amanda's is not what it was years ago when it was on the "best restaurants in New Jersey " list. The food was innovative, well prepared, served professionally and we felt like dining there was an experience and well worth it. The brunch was fantastic. We understand the constraints caused by Covid, but we won't be back. I'll keep my fond memories of the old Amanda's. read more

Personally, I find Amanda's a bit intimidating from the outside because it looks super fancy and I feel like if I am not dressed really nicely, I'll stick out like a sore thumb - BUT I honestly think you should definitely eat at Amanda's for dinner. My fiance and I ended up doing the pre-fix menu because he loves Duck. I had checked their menu online prior to leaving our apartment and saw they served Duck (we figured why not!). It's $39 per person and you get to choose an appetizer, entree, and a desert all for $39. He had the Duck Liver spread, the Long island Duck Breast, and Churros. I had the Maryland Crab Cake, Pork Chop, and Churros as well. We were both happily impressed with the quality of food. Each bite was incredible, tasty, juicy, amazing, you name it! We truly enjoyed each and every meal. For a moment sitting in the restaurant, I honestly wanted to thank the Chef for serving us, such great food (I figured why not just share how satisfied I was on here). As for drinks, he ordered an ice tea and I ordered a strawberry lime mojito. I love when restaurants give a stronger cocktail (because I feel like I'm getting my money's worth) and they did! It was a tasty, classy (not super sweet) cocktail. All in all, I'd say this restaurant exceeds expectations (for us) when it comes to food. If you're looking for a good date night spot that serves high quality food, this is the spot for you. Also, if you have a habit of drinking tons of water with your meal, the service here doesn't let your water glass go empty! They always come by to fill my glass (I love that!). The decor gives you a chance to dress up if you want to make the night feel special and on top of that - you get incredible food. The only area of improvement I could see is maybe the fact that the food does take some time to come out, but honestly it's worth the wait - especially when you leave so satisfied. read more

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for some reason our waiter seemed to hate us. that was bad enough but then the food was mediocre.

Really disappointed by the service. Food was nice minus the spaghetti bolognese (super average and no flavor) empanadas were great, mussels were great, and salad was flavorful (needed more dressing though) our service was very lacking. We could see our server eating in the back while one of us waited 15 min for a salad that never came. We had to get up and ask another server since ours was eating. We were all servers before so we get it-but a good server checks on their tables to make sure everyone is squared away before they eat (esp when guests can see you.......) I also asked another server for help and they never returned or gave us an update.I was pretty disappointed. There's so many places in Hoboken, not sure if I'd return besides for drinks. Live music was a nice touch read more

Honestly, I'm disappointed. I thought this place was going to be so good but I didn't love it. Don't get me wrong, I didn't hate it but I probably wouldn't come back. First of all, we ordered the focaccia with prosciutto and it came with TWO pieces of bread which weren't even focaccia? They were small pieces of white country bread which was nothing to write home about. The pork chop wasn't bad but I'd say it was average. The mussels were good-not great. The chicken thighs were amazing and so tasty and truly the best part of the meal. The gnocchi was eh and I wouldn't get it again. The drinks were good and the live band added a great element but overall for the price I wouldn't be back! read more

Had a delightful dinner with the help of the perfect waiter Jose. Ordering from the Early Dinner Menu. Started my meal with the Creamy Polenta with a luscious smoked cheddar fondue. The entree I chose was the Pan Seared Hake over sautéed kale and fennel. Then to finish I chose the Flourless Chocolate Cake which was served warm with a rich vanilla ice cream on top. Will definitely return. read more

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I came to Amanda's Restaurant for brunch on a Saturday afternoon with my friends. It was definitely a nice restaurant, but I honestly didn't think it was anything special. The decor was a little weird - it's definitely unique but the pictures around the restaurant were just a bit strange for me. I felt like I was in someone's house, which was... interesting. The restaurant is also much larger than I expected - there's a few small rooms, so you can never quite get a sense of how big it is. However, we sat down right away, despite it being packed when we first walked in, which was nice. The food was definitely good - we all got the Tomato, Basil and Ricotta Omelette. We also got one side of Sausage for $8, which I thought was a little steep. Overall, everything was tasty. read more

Amanda's Restaurant - Tomato, Basil and Ricotta Omelettes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Though the food and service are pretty good at Amanda's, their TOTAL lack of any changing stations (in men's or women's) is striking in 2019. I have held events and large dinner parties there and I've had to balance my baby on my lap or put her on the floor to change her. It's 2019, this shouldn't be the case. ESPECIALLY in a family-friendly neighborhood and restaurant that is always packed with kids. Come on, Amanda's, get it together. read more

Overall pretty good. Burger, fettucine carbonara were very good, as was the traditional eggs benedict. But, the prosciutto de parma was a bit disappointing in the size of the serving. Also, with no alcoholic drinks ordered, the bill came in well over $100 for 4 of us. A bit pricey for brunch. Not sure we'd return for okay food with a high price tag. read more

Summary: A no-bro zone in Hoboken? Shiver me timbers! I made the Hajj out to Hoboken (shiver, eww New Jersey, ugh path) to see a friend for Saturday brunch. I was pleasantly surprised to find no chavvy Jersey bros here, thankfully. It was just a nice overall experience that was cheaper than I expected. The Food: The eggs benedict over crabmeat was a fantastic idea. 50 points for Gryffindor! The crabmeat was perfection. Totally not the overly chewy crabcake you get at some places. The bellini was not as sweet as what you get at some places and it hit just the right spot. The Atmosphere: This place had a Victorian feel to it which may be what's deterring the fist-pumping chavs (yes, I know I'm using Britspeak but I want to be all encompassing when speaking about trash). The atmosphere was what made this place quite enjoyable. It was quiet enough so that I could comfortably catch up with my friend. The Service: Lightning fast. The drinks and food came out without much of a wait. The waiter was very polite and left us alone to chit chat whilst I did not see the bottom of my water glass. Gotta love the places where you get service without even noticing. Also, my friend drove me back into Manhattan so I didn't have to deal with that godforsaken path train. Not really a service of the restaurant but made the experience much more enjoyable. Til next year! read more

Amanda's Restaurant - Classy bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Location and environment were excellent, both inside and outside. Great service. The food was also great. The roasted chicken breast was our favorite and we look forward to trying the beef next. Mussels and empanadas were also very good. read more

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Believe the hype. Amanda's lived up to every expectation I had and more. I came here for the weekend early-bird prefix special for $19, everything was delicious! My girlfriend and I journeyed over a mile in the blistering cold only to be greeted by a nice cozy fireplace to warm us up at the entrance of this fine dining establishment. There was a coat check room as well. Amanda's takes service to another level! Yes,they will collect your crumbs off the table in between courses. Yes, they will be experts on the American cuisine they serve and are more than happy to recommend their favorite dishes on the menu. Yes, they will be kind and gracious to ensure your experience is unmatched. Furthermore, I imagine people are coming here to celebrate events in their lives (i.e. graduations, anniversaries, birthdays, etc), but honestly this is a pleasant choice regardless. Come here with family, come here with friends, it doesn't matter! Groups of varying sizes will be greeted here with open arms. I assure you that this is one of the best dining experiences you will have in Hoboken, period. read more

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I had been hearing about Amanda's for a long time now , mostly about its spectacular brunch and since I rarely do brunch,I kept putting off dining here. Well,finally, a friend of mine, a fellow yelper made it happen.The early dinner menu seemed like an excellent option both for the variety and for its affordability. The drinks were strong and incredibly well made,my first sip of their Glenfiddich proving to me that this was one of my better decisions.The curried carrot soup starter blew me away.How is it possible that carrots can taste this good?I slurped down every bit of goodness and swore to myself to look up a decent recipe and make this at home. For the second course,I chose roasted chicken and switched out the sides and sauce which had pork in them for some mashed potatoes and veal sauce(it tasted like bordelaise). The chicken was incredibly good though a tad tougher than I would have liked it to be. I tasted my friend's orecchiette pasta with roasted red peppers which was again, a really well composed dish. It was not overly creamy like the usual run-of-the-mill pasta dishes. We finished our meal with the chocolate panna cotta and the vanilla whipped ricotta dessert.Both of these were excellent,especially the panna cotta,the tart cherries adding another dimension to the sweet chocolate.The ricotta dessert was way less sweeter than we expected it to be which was a pleasant surprise. The service throughout was quite attentive and the whole atmosphere was classy.I loved the fact that they were accommodating enough to switch out sides from their prix fixe menu and cater according to our preference.It definitely seems to be a nice quiet dinner type of place and I am looking forward to come back with my SO. Its also a great place to bring out of towners to showcase a more elegant side of Hoboken. read more

Amanda's Restaurant - Roasted chicken/mashed potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Amanda's has been on my to do list for a while. I decided to try it during restaurant week. First of all, I had no clue that the place was that big inside. There's a cute little seating area by the bar (which is small and quaint) where you can wait for your table and have a drink. The decor was very nice, classic and classy style. The greeting staff was very friendly and sat us promptly. The food was amazing. The portions were just enough to feel satisfied without our being overly stuffed. I had the lamb as my meal which was flavorful and tender. Do yourself a favor and have the duck fat potatoes... so good! The regular menu was very intriguing. Everything on the menu looked amazing and at a reasonable price for a place with such classy decor. I appreciate that they had wine bottles discounted for restaurant week. I've never seen a place do that. Overall, I was very pleased with the staff, the ambiance, the food, and the decor. I would definitely come back to try some of the other items on the menu. This place is definitely a good date night spot to impress your love. read more

Amanda's Restaurant - The lamb shoulder - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I was really impressed by this place. The food, service, ambiance, decor, all very good. From the outside you would think the space is really small but man was I surprised when I walked in. I think they merged two building's into one, which isn't very visible from the outside. Once you make it through those two akwardly placed doors and make your way future to the back then you'll be gloriously excited. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, nicely lit, white tablecloth sophistication without the stuffiness. The servers were friendly and helpful and service relatively quick. The food was good, nothing to complain about but nothing to write home about either (but definitely Yelp worth). There portion size was average which was fine with me but meant my bf was still hungry. I think I'll definitely be back. read more

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PHENOMENAL! I recently went here with my parents and we are all still thinking about our meal days later. Atmosphere: They play a relaxing playlist with a variety of music from samba to country to jazz. The decor makes you feel like you are in someone's home, and each room is unique. Our server was very upbeat and charming. Appetizers: The polenta held its shaped opposed to being a mushy bowl. It was covered in cream and a bit of pesto. Delicious. The fresh spinach salad had just enough vinaigrette which was tasty and light, without being soggy or dry. The almonds were slivered and lightly toasted and it also had fresh strawberries. The perfect summer appetizer. Everything seemed so fresh. Meals: We had the sirloin steak. We asked for medium rare and it came out as medium. We didn't send it back because it was still delicious. On the side were potatoes au gratin wth bleu cheese and grilled veggies. Then came the duck confit, which my mother described as the best lamb she has ever had! It just fell off the bone and came with mashed potatoes and an excellent gravy. Dessert: I have never liked key lime pie until I tried this one! It was unbelievably creamy. We also had he apple tart which was so-so. Overall just a phenomenal restaurant to take your parents or older relatives, or a date night. Not a good place for children. Also, we went on a Sunday night. It was not crowded at all, but on Sundays, they do not offer the early bird prefix menu which was a bummer. My first time there (an equally wonderful experience) was a Saturday night and it was very very busy. We were seated in the basement which still has a charming room, and you can pass their wine cellar on the way. Make a reservation and try to get there by 5:30 for the $19 prefix! read more

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Another fantastic experience at Amanda's. Service just as professional an impeccable as the last visit and the food was again completely delicious. Ordered the crab cake benedict which I've had at other places and it's always pretty heavy. Amanda's does it without the English muffin which makes the dish a lot lighter and you can actually really taste the freshness of the crab in each bite. Perfect amount of food on the plate, and their awesome mimosa was a great accompaniment. Also got the roasted potatoes this time instead of shoestring potatoes which, in my opinion, was a much better choice. Thanks for another great brunch! See ya soon. read more

Amanda's Restaurant - crab cake benedict = yes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

I came here on an anniversary date with my boyfriend we had such an amazing time. This place was beautiful and the ambiance was great. We were greeted by awesome staff from the entrance and walked to our table. Our waitress was so sweet you could tell she was doing a lot and running around but always checked on us and asked us if we were celebrating anything the food was honestly so amazing. They have a full bar my boyfriend got a cocktail and I got a local beer on draft. The beer was awesome and I love that they support local breweries. They had live music and everyone as very covid safe. The band was wearing masks and so was all the staff. The tables were distant and I felt very safe being there. The food was amazing and when they brought us out the dessert it was sweet that it said happy anniversary I would definitely recommend for a get dressed up girls night out or a date night. Thanks for the amazing experience guys I will definitely be coming again. read more

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The venue has a really cute atmosphere. There were only 2 other tables on a Sunday evening which surprised me as the reviews here seem pretty solid. Ordered their most expensive white wine which was only $48 for a Sancerre. Ordered the mussels appetizer which was good. The server said we needed to order bread for $7 to dip in the mussel's white wine sauce so I said sure. When the mussels came out, it already had its own bread so the girl server was totally leading us on. since we already told her our entrees first she knew we ordered more than enough food and didn't need the bread. It was 3 pieces of Focaccia that was obviously old as the middle was stale and hard. The menu was an odd mix of Argentinian, Italian, and steak and potatoes. It was REALLY difficult to decide what would go well together. We ordered the steak, chimichurri grilled chicken, mashed potatoes, garlic spinach, and mushrooms. All of the food was good but average; definitely nothing to rave about. The dulce de leche cake for desert was awesome. The bill came to $156 and some change. I ALWAYS tip the standard 20% which would have been about $31. It took 15 minutes to get the server's attention and I placed 2 $100 bills in the bill folio. When she came back I said were ready and I'd like a little change. She opened the sleeve saw what was there then scoffed at me that do I really need change then mumbled something under her breath while walking away. 10 minutes later she return with 2 $20s and a few singles then says that all of my change is there counting even the pennies in a very condescending tone. Then stormed off. Now I'm stuck with 2 $20s and I just wanted to give her the $31 and leave at that point. Another 10 minutes pass and I tell her I need change of one of the $20s. She seemed extremely aggravated and inconvenienced and even stated that she didn't know if she could even get me change. When she returned she literally threw the money on the table and stormed off again. I also asked her for a "to go" bag a few times which she never brought. After waiting another 7-8 minutes I was finally able to get one from another staff member.... mind you there are only 3 tables of people in the entire restaurant and several staff. Aggravated to the max at this point I returned to take back my tip to her. I actually left $33 then took $30 of it back. I shouldn't have even left the $3! This is the first time in my life I've been driven to do such a thing! She should look for a job in another field because her customer service is in the basement. Don't work in the service industry if someone pleasantly asking for change is an inconvenience! read more

If I could have given 0 stars I would have. I was supposed to have a nice dinner tonight with my husband. I called two weeks ago to make the reservation and they never put it in the books. Now we can't get in anywhere because it is Valentine's weekend and our evening is ruined. This is the second time this has happened at this restaurant. I spoke with two people on the phone and neither of them tried to make good on the mistake. It was very oh well, sorry, goodbye. Make sure you confirm your reservation here more than once if you care to eat at the establishment. read more

Keeping it classy with the folks for Easter, we had our Easter dinner here one day early to avoid the crowds on Easter, plus the early dinner three course $16 prix-fix is available on Saturday. The restaurant got very busy around 5:30 and service was friendly, but not warm. Food was very good, had the cauliflower soup to start which was amazing. I also tasted the polenta appetizer (Creamy Polenta with Red Pepper Coulis, Fresh Basil and Three Cheese Sauce) which was a big portion and delicious. For mains I had the pasta special (Penne with Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus, Wilted Greens and Herbs). The asparagus in the pasta was well done, the sauce was light, but the penne was nothing special. I sampled the Cod (Roasted Cod with Fennel, Fingerling Potatoes and Provençal Tomato Sauce) and I thought it was the better dish. For desert I had the Apple-Raisin Strudel, which was 100% the bomb. Fresh apples were amazing, good strudel, and a balanced amount of cinnamon. I would give Amanda's 4 1/2 stars for food, but the value of the early dinner special is outstanding, so 5 stars. read more

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This was our third time to try Amanda's for brunch. First time we tried to walk up on a nice Sunday morning, strike one. Second time, called up 2 days in advance and was shut out again, strike two. This time I went to OpenTable.com and was able to get in YEAH BABY! Yet another Sunday Brunch review with the Mrs. This is a charming place which brings you back to the turn of the century. It has hard wood flooring and lots of area rugs. It reminds me of going to my grandmother's house when I was a young lad. The lovely wife and I started out with the Bloody Mary for each of us. It was ok, though my wife did like that they had lots of horseradish in it. When it came time for ordering, we started with an appetizer of the Creamy Polenta with Dried Fruit Compote. I really loved this dish! I think I have thrown down the gauntlet with the Mrs., I made the mistake of saying that she could never cook polenta like this! :) The polenta was smooth and buttery, but was off the charts when you mixed the warm fruit compote with it. It just takes it to another level. For our entrees, the wife had to try the Crispy Eggs which have been mentioned in several reviews. It was accompanied by prosciutto, asparagus, hollandaise sauce and a side salad of greens. I had the Crab Hash with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Each item on it's own was very good, but when I broke the egg and the yolk ran into it all I was in heaven! The yolk just added another dimension and really brought out the flavors of the hash. When we finished the waiter came over and asked if we would like dessert, I was so full I was sure we wouldn't be getting anything. The wife said, let's get cappuccinos and look at the menu. Well, I couldn't pass up the panna cotta with the pistachio creme anglaise. I can never pass up anything with pistachio in it. You could tell it was freshly made with fresh vanilla bean. It was very light and not too sweet. It was accompanied by some fresh berries, a little powdered sugar and mint. The service was outstanding, from the minute we walked into the restaurant to the minute we walked out. They actually have a coat check so you don't have to have your coats hanging from the back of your chair. I guess it had to a wintry like day for us to get in. I would like to come back for lunch or dinner as I see they have a nice wine cellar downstairs. read more

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What can I tell you about Amanda's that you don't already know or haven't read? Just this - if you're looking for an upscale dinner experience in Hoboken with excellent service to boot - go here! For a special GNO, my friend and I went here for dinner last Friday and had a fantastic time. Yes, can't say enough about the courteous and efficient staff. Everyone was warm, friendly and quietly doing their job without being too rushed or slow - a perfect art. Water glasses were never empty and food was paced just right. We started off with two apps - the crab cake and the beet salad. Both were delicious. The crab cake was creamy, had a rich texture and was melt in the mouth flavorful. The beet salad was sweet and savory and had a sprinkling of goat cheese. Love at every bite. For the mains we both opted for the only pasta dish on the menu - Truffle Tagliolini with a mushroom reduction. Now this was a HUGE mountain of pasta - enough for three people at least.Taken aback with the portion size, we both dug in and did our best to make a dent! The pasta was a mix of a rich cream sauce and a generous helping of the roasted woodland mushrooms - a bit too rich for my taste, and I enjoyed the apps more. For desert we got the pineapple upside down cake with vanilla ice cream which was simply outstanding. Get it. Our waitress warned us it was too small to share, but IMHO it was just right to be shared between two people after a heavy dinner. Why did I dock one star? Because they have only one vegetarian dish on the menu! Even the soup of the day (spring vegetable) was cooked in a chicken broth. Come on Amanda's, how about adding at least one more to give some variety to the vegetarians who want to enjoy your cuisine?! read more

Amanda's Restaurant - Crab cake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

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Its unfortunate but I have to give one of Hoboken's "gems" 3 stars. I have been there a few times and each time its always been just okay. Tonight, was one of my more disappointing experiences. Our service was average, though the water refills were off the charts. Unfortunately the food was not. Our appetizers were delicious so I thought we were on to something. Then my food arrived. I was in between the Monkfish and the Truffle Tagliolini. Waiter was very emphatic about the Truffle Tagliolini so I ordered it. Unfortunately when it arrived it was comparable to a Knorr pasta side. There were zero pieces of mushrooms and all I could explain as 1 or 2 mushrooms that had been pulverized to a dust and mixed with butter and a piece of greenery to top it off was all that accompanied the pasta, mind you this was $24. I gave it my all but was immediately disappointed. The waiter came over to ask about it since I was not eating and I shared my disappointment. He did offer to get me something else but at that point it was late and I had checked out. Instead of taking my plate, he left it to my side where it sat until everyone else's meals had been cleaned off. I think what made me most upset was when I saw the same dish being delivered after we had wrapped up to another table next to us piled with delicious mushrooms. Serious food envy. So yes, my dining experience tonight was just ok, hence the 3 stars. My last dining experience was for brunch and was the same, just ok. Not sure Ill be back or that Ill be able to recommend this establishment to others. read more

The food, ambiance and the service at Amanda's are all top notch! I recently threw myself a fabulous birthday brunch here in one of their private rooms and the staff was extremely accommodating. The food is excellent and the best I've found in all of Hoboken's one square mile! Per the waitress' suggestion, I had the Crab Hash and it's going to take a lot of convincing for me to try something else next time I come here. Friends of mine had the crispy eggs, the steak & eggs, the omelets, the salads, etc. and everyone raved about it all. Ooh, and we have not even discussed dessert! Everyone loved the molten chocolate cake and I opted for a too good to be true ginger creme brulee. Yum - happy birthday to ME!! It was my 2nd time at Amanda's (had previously eaten here during Hudson Restaurant Week) and surely my next visit will be soon! I recommend it to everyone! read more

Amanda's Restaurant - Ginger Creme Brulee... Bday Style! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey