I have to come right out and say it-- I've never been so enthusiastic about a "take-out" place…read moreafter just 1 meal. Ever. At work, the Godfather wanted to order (unusual for him to suggest it; usually I'm the 1 pushing for us to order out, and he's invariably resistant, although ultimately, he's acquiescent, although just as invariably he blames me for "pushing him into it" as he gobbles down whatever food it was we've ordered). I was willing but wanted to try something different than our usual fare (burgers, Chinese, Japanese, sandwiches). Someone else mentioned Exotic Eats, as a younger co-worker had ordered from there recently and seemed to enjoy what he had eaten. I asked, "Does this younger co-worker have a discriminating palate?" (Not actually being quite the jerk I oftentimes seem to be, I did of course use less pretentious, overblown verbiage in asking my question.) The reply was, "He's young; he'll order almost anything and like it." So...it might be great; it might be horrible. So we took a chance. They deliver, and I was intrigued by their on-line menu. I can't remember what the Godfather ordered, or another co-worker who wanted us to include him in what had once been known as the Lunchbox Mafia, but I ordered "the Island Bowl." Sliced jerk chicken breast on a bed of Mac & Cheese with jerk BBQ sauce. Being hungry, I ordered a side of blueberry cornbread, and the dessert of banana pudding cheesecake. All of it washed down with my ever-present bottle of Poland Spring water. We didn't have to wait long for it to be delivered. As I mentioned in my introductory remarks, I found the food fabulous. The jerk chicken in its BBQ sauce had a tangy sting, but it wasn't unpleasant or pain-producing. And I have to say-- the Mac & Cheese was the best I've had since my late mother used to make it for me in childhood. It's a baked "dry" Mac & Cheese as opposed to the overly sauced (and bland) version you get in most restaurants these days (all it was missing was the crumbled crackers that my mother used to put on top of it). Pure deliciousness, as they say. The blueberry cornbread was the perfect accompaniment, and the banana pudding cheesecake was wonderfully smooth, creamy, and decadent. I wasn't feeling bloated to the point of discomfort once I had finished it all, but I definitely felt "well fed." My fellow partakers were equally as enthused. Prices were fair, portions were immeasurably more than adequate, and the meal was luxuriously satisfying on every single level. As mentioned, delivery didn't take long at all, and it arrived hot. I'm not entirely sure how to classify the cuisine. The website described it as "Soul Food" with a "Caribbean Spirit." A long-time friend of mine is Jamaican, and she used to throw a big feast for friends and family every summer (I was usually the only white person invited, which was never any sort of a problem, although once a little kid of 4 or 5 looked at me with hostility and said, "What are YOU doing here?"), before health issues sidelined that annual event. She was a great cook, and everything was fresh-- jerk chicken, fish, ackee that always reminded me of scrambled eggs, breadfruit, sorrel liquor, etc. Despite the quality of the food served, I never really acquired a taste for Jamaican cuisine (I ventured out once to a Jamaican restaurant in Perth Amboy with friends; they were enthusiastic about it but it wasn't of the same quality as my friend served, and obviously didn't transform me into a "fan"), but I don't know that Exotic Eats is Jamaican per se. But I know that what I had was delicious and filling, and I can't wait to order from Exotic Eats again. Obviously, very highly recommended.

Execution: The mac & cheese showed strong flavor, thickness…read moreand proper texture. The collard greens were well-seasoned. The chicken was crispy and packaged in aluminum foil to keep it from turning cold. Flow: Ticket pacing was efficient, with food arriving in approximately 8-10 minutes without sacrificing quality. Hospitality: Service was attentive and composed throughout the visit. FOH member showed confidence in the menu and maintained strong awareness of the room. Guest interaction felt genuine and well-trained. Structure: The menu offers variety without unnecessary additions. Final Standard: A soul food operation where flavor, timing, and hospitality was well executed.

Blu on the Hudson is the perfect place for date night, girls night out, or celebrations. It has a…read moresleek and modern esthetic, a sophisticated vibe, and the service and food match the ambiance perfectly. One thing I loved about the cocktail menu were the detailed descriptions and photos. It made it really easy to decide, and I wasn't disappointed by my choice. I had the Don't be Shy, which was vodka-based and had soju. It was very refreshing and was mixed perfectly. Since the restaurant iis known for sushi and pasta (and steak), I decided to try one of their Lincoln Harbor rolls which had crab, bluefin tuna, avocado, and wasabi yuzu. It had a kick to it and the fish was very fresh. I also had a side of the lobster mac and cheese, which was creamy and filled with lobster. My mate had the bolognese pasta dish and it was finished very quickly, which is always a good sign. All in all, I had a fantastic meal with excellent service and look forward to returning soon.

Was able to get last minute reservations (15 minutes before) on a saturday evening. Place was…read morepretty busy and upscale. I had to use my chase sapphire dining credits and this restaurant was part of it, and I happened to be nearby. Everyone was dressed nicely, meanwhile I come in with my orange spyder jacket (it was raining) Anyway, food was pretty good. Octopus- it was pretty good as I love octopus legs but thought the texture needed a bit more bounce to it. I still enjoyed it. Steak delmonico- decently good as well. I ordered it medium rare and thats the way it came. I didnt order any sauce on the side for it but maybe u should. I figured the whipped potatoes and truffle creamed spinach would be good sides that can double as sauces. But their truffle butter sauce sounds pretty good. Chicken parm- it was surprisingly good. The cheese complimented the chicken so well. I think I liked this more than my steak. Whipped potatoes- delicious Truffle creamed spinach- pretty good as well Overall, i had a nice evening here. Ambiance is slightly dark and romantic. Waiters were nice.

Service here was great, it was pretty dead so we were sat immediately and were adequately checked…read moreon throughout. staff was exceptionally nice. ambiance in here is great, the interior is upscale but homey and we enjoyed the music they played the entire time. i loved the esquite with truffle, it was fantastic. tons of reall truffle and truffle flavor, i've never quite had anything like it and it was my favorite esquite i've ever had. The guac was good but could use a bit more salt, i wish they had chiccarons as chips instead of tortillas but the chips were great so wasn't a big issue. overall though expensive for some pretty average guac in my opinion. the seabass crudo was great, i loved the sauce and the mango went great with it. Super fresh, super tasty. Unfortunately the tacos were a mess, when it arrived the tortillas were so soggy that they were just coming apart, the meat was also falling off and overall the presentation was horrendous. the tacos weren't balanced as well, there were some with too much meat and then some with basically only cheese. overall flavor was not birria im typically use to but it was solid. honestly these tacos are probably the worst tacos i've ever had, for $20 it's a travesty. overall for a place nearby i'd come to get some drinks and the crudo and esquite because those were fantastic. but i'll pass on their tacos hard.

Ordered: Tostada VIP Ceviche (~$30): Cured Scallops, Sea…read moreBass Crudo, Poached Shrimp, Avocado, Mango Pico, Guacasalsa, Radish Birria Sinaloense Tacos (~$20): Brick Oven, Three Chile Braised Short Rib, Chihuahua Cheese, Salsa Brava, Consomé Aya's take: I had a serious craving for ceviche and found myself at Arre Sinaloa for dinner on a Sunday. The bright blue exterior and the nicely decorated interior was a pleasant sight to see in Union City! They weren't busy at all and we got right to ordering. The Tostada VIP Ceviche was super tasty. It was bright, citrusy, tangy, creamy, and slightly spicy. The scallops, sea bass, and shrimp were all insanely fresh. I loved every bite. The avocado was a must as it added a different texture and freshness to the bite. The portion seemed small for ~$30 but I enjoyed the dish. The Birria Sinaloense Tacos were delicious! Savory & rich in the best way but honestly, they could've added more meat or even a 4th taco. The tacos were satisfying, the consomé was so comforting and the salsa brava was delicious. Good try!

Okay but a tad expensive for the overall experience. Burgers were fine. Bun old. Lettuce old…read more Oysters were not bad. Still coulda done betta.

Cool spot in Hoboken for drinks and seafood. There's a bar, some high top seating, a few tables and…read moreoutdoor seating in the front of the restaurant. There's an extensive cocktail list and lots of great wines. The menu is heavy on the seafood but there are also some meat options. We were happy with everything we got. My favorite was the salmon with rice and snap peas. All of the flavors worked so well together.

Dear Yelp, I used to…read morefrequent Chart House a lot more when I lived in the area. I moved away a while back, but took my daughter here for her birthday celebration tonight. Fiero, our waiter, was a gem. Perfect service. Tap water was tasty. Crab cake appetizer was good, but the kim che calamari and Caesar salad were stars. Dear daughter had filet, loved it. Dear husband had prime rib, loved it. I had swordfish, loved it! We had an excellent dinner and are making plans to come again soon. Love, Nicole

Nice experience at Chart House for a birthday dinner last month. Then wait staff was very attentive…read moreand knowledgeable, and I got to the the menu home (tied up in a ribbon) to commemorate the birthday. Drinks were high quality, food was sophisticated and well cooked, and the restaurant itself felt upscale. There is also a beautiful view of the Hudson River / NYC from the dining room. My one negative is only the 2nd floor bathroom was open (not an issue for me, but was an effort for elderly companions). This restaurant is a big pricey, but the experience is on par with the price!

My first time dining at Sirenetta because I have been a bit salty about a restaurant taking over…read moreMaxwells space. But in this economy, I go where the happy hours are, and Sirenetta's has a pretty nice HH menu. We went on a Tuesday (they have different HH specials depending on the day you go) and ordered: - $1 oysters - I would skip these as they are the only oysters I've eaten and not liked the flavor of -Whipped Ricotta Dip - This was okay, served with 2 pieces of bread when 3 or 4 would have been better -Shrimp Frites - this was fine -Kale Caesar Salad - mind blowing, possibly the best kale salad I've had - Olive Oil Martini - Full price and worth it I liked the martini and salad so much I'll be back to try more of the regular menu on a Thursday night when the martini's are $10. Service was also great and we were very comfortable sitting outside with our dog.

The food was delicious and the service outstanding! I liked that the menu was on the smaller side…read moreas it was not overwhelming but so many good choices. This place is a gem.

Best steak of my life, confirming that it is my cosmic destiny to be a carnivore. So good, that…read moreimmediatly upon devouring the last bite of holy carne, I considered ordering another. TBH, I don't really remember the rest of the meal. i think dessert was something sugary, dunno... Service was... oh, who cares when your body is coursing with medium-rare iron and slightly charred protein hunks that the noble bovine has so generously given mankind. And I guess I was there for my anniversary or something. I remember whatever riverfront view the restaurant touts was completely obscured by shitty rain. Oh, but the STEAK... I guess my wife liked her meal. Pasta? Chicken? Chicken pasta? Whatevs, it wasn't steak, so no matter. We're still married.

Delicious lamb shank! Soooo tender!! Good drinks and good…read moreambience. Staff is very polite and professional.

Ordered the $45 per person 3 course Hudson Restaurant week special. It was terrible. Extremely…read moresmall portion of soup, tarte was a flatbread with cheese and tiny sliver of bacon, melted on it. Main course of Steak Frites was not acceptable. Asked what cut of meat and it was chuck. Ordered medium and was served a VERY small portion of RAW meat. The fries were good though and a regular size portion. Desert selection was not available. Cocktails fine, Waitress comped one drink due to raw meat. Service was fine. Bottom line..the food was not good at all and will never return.

5 star Valentine's Day experience. I never go out on Valentine's Day because the service is…read moregenerally rushed and the food never properly cooked. This was the complete opposite. Our server Ricardo was amazing, never made us feel rushed, and was very attentive. The food was so well cooked from the appetizers to the dessert. The braised short ribs just fell apart and was so succulent. The highlight was the pistachio creme brulee that had a very tasty berry compote. The decor in the restaurant was beautiful from the woodwork to the lights. I generally dont find myself in Weehawken, but I will definitely take another trip to Faubourg.

I love this place it's amazing food and service I recommend the view of the river looks amazingread more

From starters to salad to main....all dishes were perfectly prepared! Had a great evening!read more

Beautiful decor. We…read moredidn't get the warmest greeting from the hostess but our waitress was very sweet and efficient. The crab cake and the mini cooper were both really good! The cream sauce for the mini cooper -yum! The organic salad was also simple but tasty (maybe a little salty?). The Alfredo was a little on the bland side but it was a huge portion. My husband enjoyed the penne à la vodka. Drinks were esthetically pleasing! I would go back!

Elegant atmosphere. Drinks are on the pricier side but very well made and the staff is…read moreprofessional. The bartender, Daniel, made excellent drinks!