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    Avenue Bistro

    3.5 (69 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Turkey legs
    Amit P.

    This place is an amazing! I hit up their Oktoberfest event--check out that Turkey leg! For about $50, you get a four hours of, all-you-can-eat-and-drink, great bang for your buck. Totally worth it. The outdoor seating? Perfect. The food? Mouthwatering--I sampled the bratwurst, beer pretzel and the turkey leg. Sorry couldn't take many pictures as I inhaled my food. And guess what? You can bring your furry friend. Absolutely loved it

    Pumpkin spice espresso martini
    Carina L.

    Picture this: a group of gals go to a heart walk and you want to grab some brunch this is the spot. From the ambiance to the food I loved this place immediately. We did go when they first opened and didn't have a reservation but they were still fast making sure we were seated and had menus. I tried the pumpkin spice espresso martini and paired it with the Italian eggs Benny. *chefs kiss* I did sample the pecan pie espresso martini and like it better because it was sweeter so I'd recommend the pumpkin spice if you're absolutely obsessed with pumpkin. The eggs Benedict was delicious and everyone at the table loved the potatoes that came with the meal. Sign me up for anything prosciutto related. We finished off with the apple donut dessert and I was not disappointed however, it didn't need the apple pie component. The warm apple cider donut with the ice cream was plenty but I'll be back to try out their dinner menu.

    Pecan pie martini
    Nicole L.

    Yesterday's visit was not my first. I've ordered from here several times to go and the food has been great and have eaten here in the past for lunch dinner and brunch and every meal has always been great with amazingly friendly service Four of us stopped in yesterday for brunch before they were even ready for service, the bartender could not have been more accommodating or friendly. A round of drinks to start, the pecan pie martini was absolutely fabulous. We all ordered breakfast options. I had the avocado toast, which was phenomenal and the breakfast potatoes were amazing. Everyone loved their meal. Their chicken soup is really good too

    Chicken Pesto Flatbread

    I wish Yelp allowed direct responses to reviews. As a longtime regular at Avenue Bistro, I feel compelled to address Rick B's inaccurate and unfair comments. I was there that day and saw him verbally attack patrons and berate the kind, hardworking bartender. His review is a misrepresentation of what actually happened--an exaggeration meant to justify his own behavior. No one deserves to lose their job over false claims. We love Avenue Bistro--thank you for your continued hospitality. And don't miss the pesto flatbread--it's the best on the menu!

    Van V.

    My husband was out of town. To do something different, I decided to get a happy hour drink at Avenue Bistro. Was pleasantly surprised by the experience. The bartenders appeared to know a number of the patrons. The restaurant tables were also doing a decent business, including dining for some families with kids. I decided to try their house version of Buffalo wings with a maple syrup sauce. Good. My Tito's martini was good, though I thought just $2 bucks off for Happy Hour wasn't such a deal. Next time I'll go with a $5 glass of wine. This local watering hole with tavern food was nicer than I anticipated. Just shows me to try new places and see for myself!

    Nicole D.

    Great atmosphere (specifically the outside)! If you want to feel like you're on vacation definitely try out this spot! Their tiki hut area is quite pleasant and the drinks are delicious.

    Chicken nachos.
    Lauri P.

    Fun girls day out with my daughter. Darling place, close to where we live. Spontaneous lunch outing, which rarely happens due to work schedules etc. Always look forward to time with my daughter so I choose wisely where I'm going to spend my time and money to make it worth my while. This is the second time I've been to this place the first time was in 2018 for brunch and then time got away from us and then Covid so I feel honored that I was able to finally get back in and check it out. It is a full bar not a BYOB, however the cocktails were great. The service was great we had a lovely waitress who was super attentive and very friendly. Should a great T-shirt on I want to think it's a 'peace', fun vintage moment. The nachos were simply good and just OK. In all fairness I should try a meal and give it another go. The interior is lovely I'll be at a little dark. They do have outdoor seating but it was especially hot the day we went so we did sit inside. Lots of open windows and a very airy vibe which is good. I recommend at least trying it if you're in the area and want some good casual fare.

    Bloomfield Ave entrance
    Nicole G.

    Only tiki bar near me is almost an hour away. So when I saw a post of one 15 minutes away, I was on it!! Entered on Bloomfield Ave. The front bar has open windows great for people watching. I would have stop there but I needed to experience the tiki vibe. I sat at a high top near the bar. Tiki cocktail list on the table has fun names. No tiki food specials but their lots of items on the menu. Get the mussels, the broth is good and you get large pieces of bread to soak it up. Skip the hot chicken sandwich. It needed seasoning and lack heat. It's truly the popular spot in Verona. Make a reservation. Cornhole game The staff is attentive Pet friendly Lots of parking in the rear

    Lunch special - salad and french onion soup
    Weiting H.

    They have a cute patio outside in the back and they have great lunch specials as well as happy hour specials. Nice local place to stop by after work.

    Old Fashioned
    Evon S.

    I went during St. Patrick's Day and it was a good fun celebration. Drinks were good. It was challenging getting a free bartender that day but that's understandable. I'll be coming back to try their food too next time.

    Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich with Fries.
    Renee' V.

    This is one of my fav spots! I love the vibe here. The staff is professional and the bartender makes awesome cocktails. It's a chill place to grab a drink and relax. I've tried the classic cheeseburger and the shrimp po boy. Both were delicious. I recommend this place for a group outing with friends.

    Grilled cheese with no cheese.

    The service is great and the beer was cold but don't order the grilled cheese dipper as it is missing cheese. It was a big disappointment. We love this place but the food has gone down hill the last few times we have been here. I hope that changes soon.

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    The Bristo used to be upper scale with previous owner/chef. Now it's pub food, the atmosphere is good.

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    Food was delicious! Drinks were perfectly made! The best server ever- Morgan made our night so relaxing and fun!

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    Poached eggs were hard boiled, mimosas were just orange juice, manager was rude.. will not be back.

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    Food was good. But man the service suckkkkkeeed. Also this has New York prices. Deserts the cookie pie. Burnt.

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    4 years ago

    Best Pub food ever, excellent value, staff a lot of fun. Parking in rear. Fried Chicken sandwich and fries the best.

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    4.5(12 reviews)
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    Went on Labor Day to pick up a late night snack; I placed the order online and it took about 15…read moreminutes for the text saying it was ready. Once I got inside, I was unfortunately waiting for another 10 minutes to even be seen as no one was at the front - one lady kept going in and out of the kitchen serving the one table they had, but she didn't pay me any mind -. Onto the food: the shawarma was alright, not great nor the best I've had in Jersey - the meat wasn't as flavorful as other places; it came with pickles which was very new to me as I've never had shawarma that came with it. The fries, though, were really good! Very well seasoned and crispy so I definitely give them props for that. The place seems fairly spacious if you do decide to eat in. My main concern and the reason why I'm giving them 3 stars (on top of the fact that the shawarma was only okay) is how long it took for them to address me. I think they should have a bell or a button for people to press so the people in the kitchen know there's someone waiting.

    If you're anywhere near Montclair and haven't tried Chicken and Shawarma Express yet, you're…read moreseriously missing out. The hospitality here is phenomenal--the kind of genuine, welcoming vibe that makes you feel like family the moment you walk in. Now let's talk food: the portions are huge. Even as someone who loves to eat, I could've easily shared my plate. I had the chicken and lamb over rice--absolutely packed with flavor--and the steak fries, which were perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. Both were super, super, super delicious. No exaggeration. This spot delivers on flavor, quantity, and good vibes. Highly recommend. Open late which is always amazing around here!

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