This was my first time dining at Aura. The drinks were really good and the bartender made me a delicious drink based on what I was craving. For appetizers we got the fried mozzarella and the meatballs. I wish the mozzarella sticks had more marinara sauce but they were good. The meatballs were extremely dry and I did not like it. I really wanted a burger but a couple items on the menu they ran out of. I ended up getting the steak with mashed potatoes. It was very delicious and I loved the pesto risotto that came on the side. read more

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This place has great potential! Fantastic ambiance, excellent service, great music (fun and not too loud), and delicious food! I'll go into detail: FOOD: I ordered fish with potato and roasted cauliflower. It was so delicious and seasoned perfectly with fresh herbs - so much flavor! And the fish was cooked perfectly with a nice crispness to the outside and tender flakiness on the inside. My only complaint was that it was way too small a portion, more like an appetizer size, and I was hungry! I let the waitress know (they're a new place and have room for improvement), and requested more of the sides, and she brought me a bowl of the roasted cauliflower which was perfect! I appreciated that. DRINKS: I didn't have a drink but the cocktail list looked fantastic! Really fun yummy combinations - I need to try one next time. DESSERTS: Yum! I'm a dessert snob, and these were excellent! I absolutely loved the orange cake (wow, amazing texture!) and the baklava cheesecake was great. However it should be called baklava with whipped cream as it wasn't cheesecake! So I was disappointed not getting cheesecake, but it was delicious for what it was. (Great dessert, but not cheesecake!) OVERALL: I will definitely be back! Loved the vibe there and enjoyed the lovely service and delicious food. read more

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Had one of the worst experiences in recent times. Went with a couple of friends yesterday, and one of them had had a great experience here before, so we thought it would be good to try. Unfortunately, we had a completely opposite reaction. The ambience was good, and the Music they played was popping, if a little loud. And the positives end here. The table we were seated at was very wobbly, and they were not able to fix it. Even though there was an empty table (same seating) right next to us, they refused to switch us over. Only after requesting multiple times did they eventually agree to move us. Service was extremely slow. 30+ mins for Drinks and 40+ mins for Food. Most of the items on their Website Menu were not available (we were given a different Menu with way smaller selection). Drink options especially sucked for us since most Cocktails were Smoky flavored. All the items (Salmon, Lobster & Shrimp, Beef) were overcooked. I could barely cut into my lobster and ended up sending it back, but they still charged me for that. When we talked with the Manager regarding this, he wasn't the least bit apologetic and instead tried convincing me to order something else, and took the item off my Check only after a long discussion. Reviews for this place seem to be extremely mixed, so I guess it really depends on your luck or what's happening there the day you visit ‍ read more

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Wow, when I got invited to this adorable tapas spot I knew I just had to go! It is beautiful inside reminds me of an old speakeasy dark and amazing decor. I'm a sucker for any good drink that's a photo op, so I had to have the aura martini. It was so cute came with a bubble, so magical, my friend ordered the Tokyo mule which she said was very good and strong. We started with the Arancini, and gambas, One of my favorite dishes I love anything with the sauce, I wish I had some nice crusty bread to dip it in! We also had the Thai chili chicken wings which were so saucy and amazing, and some fries to go with it of course. For dinner my friend got the French cut chicken, and I was dying to try the sliders so I had to have some and I'm so glad I did because I did not have to share with her! I could've ordered three more plates so good and juicy. If you're in the Hackensack area and looking for a great date night or a quick bite this is the police! read more

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Great ambience good food good service. I will definitely be making a return trip. My old-fashioned was well-made and steak cooked to perfection. read more

I had a fantastic dining experience at this restaurant, where the service was top-notch and the ambiance truly delightful. The staff went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant meal, and the cozy atmosphere added a wonderful touch to the overall experience. Whether you're looking for excellent service or a charming setting, this restaurant exceeds expectations on both fronts. Highly recommended for those seeking a combination of great hospitality and a lovely atmosphere! The bartender With the long Dreads was amazing. read more

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The service was fast and friendly. The food right on point. Let me talk about the guava bread pudding above my expectation. Come try it does not disappoint. The read more

We had a great time at AURA. Our bartender, Ed, was really attentive and made amazing drinks. The espresso martini was the best I've ever had! read more

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Since it has reopened...I have come 5 or 6 times for their Wednesday "Latin Night" 'cause we absolutely love dancing Salsa. We've shared drinks and appetizers and I always order the Aura Spreads appetizer which has different spreads (hummus, olive tapenade and eggplant) along with sliced french bread and pita. We've also had their herb polenta...delicious! Their chef is wonderfully creative and service is always fast and friendly. Friday nights are always a lot of fun. They get a really nice crowd and there's lots of dancing there starting around 8pm. So if you're in the Hackensack area...don't overlook this gem. The place has a great atmosphere and vibe and the food is outstanding! read more

Overall service was good. The ambience was a okay, they're new so I think they're still trying to figure out the vibe. Food was meh ! The portions are small. Food could've used more seasonings. We ordered crab cakes for an appetizer, to our surprise it was literally one not even two. As for our entrees our plates were bigger than the portions we were served. We didn't have time for dessert but I shouldn't be leaving a restaurant still hungry after an appetizer and entree. Word of advice either order multiple appetizers and get dessert to leave satisfied. read more

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Aura has it all from the food to the service down to the ambiance , it was truly a vibe ! Great for an outing with friends or date night ! The food was amazing I had sliders and the octopus ! Don't get me started with the drinks ! Besides the beautiful presentation the drinks were super yummy . I can't wait to go back ! read more

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Happy Hour Review : Aura is a brand new restaurant in Hackensack! We came for their 4-6pm happy hour on a Tuesday and seriously enjoyed it! We already made plans to come to their bottomless brunch on Sunday! Can't wait to share more info read more

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Aura is great! The ambiance is very classy and the drinks are delicious. The service was top notch everyone was very attentive. You must try this place if you are looking for an awesome date night place or somewhere to sit down and have a great dinner, drinks and wonderful ambiance with friends!!!! read more

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Very cute gem located on Main Street! Bartender Eduardo makes amazing craft cocktails! A must have after a long day at work!! Also had the spicy mussels which were fabulous, will be coming back soon read more

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Great restaurant, I loved the ambiance. The cocktails were great and so were the apps. However, the entree I ordered with scallops was not great. The portion was ridiculously small for an entree. Someone from our party ordered the salmon and it was great. read more

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i liked the place. liked the drinks and the decor. i put 4 stars because they don't close that late. it was a friday night i went there and at 12:30 they were closing already. it would be nice if they closed at 1 or 2am on weekends. its a nice spot tho read more

Servers were awesome and so attentive and food was so good. We ordered the calamari small plate , crispy mozzarella and the bolognese. Deff recommend!! read more

Unfortunately, just went back recently for the "FunnyladyLisaMarie" show and we were so disappointed! The quality of food has gone down and the margaritas that were included tasted like that premix stuff. So sad because it's such a beautiful place. read more

Cocktails are overpriced . Not a good place for a drink. Ambience ok . Prices for drinks in the area are less on other bars . read more

Aura mixologists are awesome....Jazz evening every alternate Thursday....this is the kind of fun and chill place. Food absolutely to the mark! Impressive - love it and will be back for sure. Highly recommended. read more

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Cute place but service is really slow. Our server never even put our food in, when we asked to cancel it all after 1.5 hours, because we couldn't wait any longer, a different server who was so nice told us we didn't have to pay for our drinks and apologized to us. Our original server nor the manager ever even came over to our table. Very unprofessional. Also for a Friday night there were 3 tables... now I know why. read more

My husband and I finally came here for a weekday dinner date. First and foremost the ambiance was great! We ordered the Yellowfin Tuna Tartar Cups and the Charcuterie board as our appetizers. Both delicious and refreshing. For our entrees we had the Mushroom Ravioli with truffle cream sauce and the Grilled Bronzino. They did not disappoint and were both recommended by our attentive server, Valarie (Val). For drinks I had the Papaya Desire (which is seasonal) and my husband had the Suspended Samurai. They were made to perfection and the bartender, Sheldon, came to each table to get feedback on the drinks and check in. Added bonus: The Little League World Series was playing over the bar for my avid baseball fan boo read more

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Service super slow. Cosmo way too tart. My boyfriend received a ginger ale in a dirty glass with lip a print around the rim. When the food finally came the lamb chops really tasty!! Server very nice and apologetic about the glass. read more

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Food was good! We ordered arepas, the burger, and chicken and waffles for brunch. The waffles and bread on the burger were a little bit overcooked. Service was very attentive and they checked on you often. Restaurant was beautiful! The ambiance was really nice and felt upscale. May come back at dinner to get a lively experience. read more

My husband and I came for dinner last Saturday night and sat at the bar. So nice to see Johnny again! Ed was our bartender and he was super friendly and gave us great suggestions for the menu. We ordered one of the tequila drinks infused with dragonfruit and it was really good. Perfect amount of ingredients. For appetizers we shared pork meatballs which were cooked perfect and the marinara sauce served with it had the perfect amount of sweetness. We also shared the burrata salad which was a nice portion for two people. For dinner I had the hangar steak which was flavorful and came with a really good risotto that had a nice amount of garlic in it. My husband had the veal Milanese and said it was cooked nice and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. We didn't have dessert but I had an espresso martini with tequila that was made perfect. Will definitely be back again. Best of luck - place is beautiful! read more

The sliders were good but the fries too soggy. The roasted chicken was great. The music should be lower till after 11pm. Can't talk while dinner. Be I'll be back. read more

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This place is amazing! The decor is beautiful, service is awesome and the food is soooo delicious!!! Definitely a high recommend. Been here both for dinner and brunch! Love it! read more

Been here a couple of times for a drink- and the drinks are pretty good (and expensive), but the pours and strength of the drinks are definitely there! Unfortunately they do not really have vegan options (besides salad, potentially fries & cauliflower bites), so I'd only go here for the drinks. But definitely a vibe and the live music is amazing! read more

Went with my friends had such a wonderful time...Great Service...Food was Spectacular and The atmosphere was Fun...Classy crowd and decorated Beautifully...Highly Recommend and will be telling all my friends read more

I recently came across this spot and finally decided to try it last night. Even though it was late on a Tuesday and the place was pretty empty the vibe was pretty cozy and lively. I recommend for a date for sure. Drinks were delicious and definitely packed an unnoticeable punch. We ordered off the menu loaded fries that were super tasty. The service was fantastic, our server was very attentive and friendly. The decor is very well thought out and creates the perfect ambiance. Parking was super easy as there's plenty of street parking around, and again it was late on a weekday. This is a great addition to the area and I can't wait to return. read more

Unbelievable incident at Aura tonight! They have this drink on the menu called a "Vai Tai". They wrote about "chocolate"and "almond flavors" in their description, but what I got was a sour Tom Collins. Not being what I expected, I asked the waitress to have the bartender make a Mai Tai. She brought back the same sour drink, in the same glass, with the same cluster of mint leaves from the bartender, and said this was my new Mai Tai. Wanting a sweet drink, I asked the waitress and switched again, but this time the bartender refused to serve me according to the maitre de and the waitress (!!??), all while eating with four guests at this new restaurant, for our first time. A real classless act. Nonetheless, not wanted to have to get into it, I smiled graciously, paid the $373.00 dinner bill (plus adding 20% for the food because it was not the waitress's fault) and came home to advise the public that you'd better not cross the bartender, or maybe the chef for that matter, because they'll let you know who's boss and make it personal. Pheewww!!! (Additionally, the knives for their "specialty" lamb chops should come with the sharp black handles, not butter knives; all the entrees should be served at once and not leaving some people waiting to eat until everyone's served; and the wait time for appetizers was extraordinary ... especially when they dictate when/if you get a bartender's panties in a bunch for calling out ineptness. Pitiful entry into a serious business with overpriced skittles. Finally, I hope Mona responds to this post w any thoughts as she has done with the posts she likes. read more

Love this place!!!!! The vibe is so great. Hackensack needs more spots like this one. Great Happy Hour. I will definitely be back soon!!! read more

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Loved loved loved AURA! Hands down a 5-star experience!! Ambience, service, food quality. Just fantastic! read more

Hi Friends, This place has so much potential. However, It was The food was subpar the chicken wings were so dry I would have to eat them in the rain. The bartenders are totally helpless. The happy hour wines weren't available because well poor stock management so with out my knowledge they switched to premium prices on the happy hour wine. Place was a miss. The ambience was nonexistent. This place will fail! F read more

Stopped in for a burger and cocktails, around 6pm.. all food delicious and filling Live entertainment by "Drew", singing an arrangement of music by Sinatra, Lou Rawls, Elvis and more.. great night out in Hackensack for a Wednesday.. read more

We went for Mother's day brunch. Its a nice looking place but that is it! They need a better kitchen staff. We waited a very long time for our food. My husband did not enjoy his Hanger steak and eggs. It was not cooked as requested. He had to send it back and it was still not as requested. Steak had no flavor and marinara was too sweet (it shouldn't have had marinara anyway). My daughter's pancakes were too dry. She likes them moist and flaky. Chicken on biscuits was edible but the biscuits were dry and well toasted - not flaky. I will not be going back there. read more

Love the new Aura!! The place is gorgeous, food is great and reasonably priced! Went for ladies night with friends on the weekend. Drinks were good, DJ was playing fun music... definitely seems like it gets lively after hours. Went back for brunch which was also soo good!! Will for sure be back!! read more

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Fantastic vibe! Welcoming from the moment we walked in the door. The food was beautifully presented and equally delicious. Attentive staff. A visit from the chef was the cherry on top! Can't wait to return! read more

Such a cute restaurant - just had dinner here with a group of 8 and all the food was amazing. The desserts were so good. Our waiters were very attentive - definitely try the guava/coconut bread pudding read more

Food was salty and we waited an hour and a half for beef ribs. Only plus is the waitress was nice.