Every time I visit, it just gets better and better. The atmosphere, music, food and bartenders are…read morefantastic! We went to Mother's Day lunch yesterday - although the place was packed with customers - my food and service was excellent (the Lobster Spring Rolls were so delicious)! All the servers were hustling to make the customers happy! A special shout out to our server "Taylor" - she was amazing, friendly, and courteous. She was able to provide us with a delicious hot meal (perfectly prepared) and great cocktails! Thank you to everyone at the Craftsman for making my Mother's Day extra special!

Great food and amazing forest atmosphere. The service was super fast and always on point. Also…read moreamazing Drag Show!!!

The absolute best wings in NJ. Craft beer selection is off the charts. Owner is a lovely person who…read moregoes the extra mile to make sure your experience is 5 stars. Great food, great proprietors, amazing experience. And again, these are the best wings in north Jersey.

Came across this place while in Hawthorne after going to the movies at the theater there. Place is…read morevery interesting, clearly a former house so the dining area is what the foyer, living, dining room used to be. Fun place, karaoke playing when we were there. Very friendly staff, furnishings are really rustic but blend in with the overall look and feel. They have a good bar with a wide selection. Food result was mixed. I had the ribs which were frankly excellent. My was has the cream chicken pesto which was too dry and too much pesto. My son had the burger which was also very good. This isn't the place for a cheap meal. While the food we ate was overall good, I did find the final price with tip to be nearing NYC prices for a place that while novel, wasn't mind blowing. In summary, not bad if you're in the areas but not something I would go out of my way to go back to.

The cocktails are delicious, the staff is super nice, and there is a long list I will need to try…read more A plus, very cute and has fun trivia on Thursdays!

7/26/25: (Update) Can't believe it's been 2 years since visiting the Silk City Distillery…read more You first order at the counter. We ordered an Expresso Martini (Vodka) and a Bees Knees Cocktail (Gin). Dario brought our drinks to our table. The cocktails were so yummy! SCD only sells chips and other related snacks. Best to eat before you arrive. Overall, Silk City Distillery has remained consistent since my last visit. Extras: - All alcohol is made at the distillery. - Distillery tours are available by appointment. - SCD has some hilarious Tee Shirts for sale. - 2 Restrooms on the premises. - Adjoining Ghost Hawk Brewery shares a small parking lot with SCD. Street parking is available too.

We hosted our wedding reception in the speak easy and was perfect for our 50 guests to enjoy…read morethemselves with ample space. The managers (Ale & Ceci) were fantastic and extremely helpful throughout the process and planning. Keith, the owner, was the first person we met and was a pleasure and easy person to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend!!

You feel the history nice vibe, staff are friendly and welcoming, the food, drinks very good my…read moregirlfriend and I had a nice time.

Solid bar/restaurant with lots of seatings inside and some patio areas. Friendly staff and quick…read moreservice. They serve food at the bar but I only ordered dessert. I had the banana pudding, it was perfectly moist and not too strong on the banana. The beers were cold and refreshing on a sat night listening to live bands? Couldn't get any better! Def recommend Steel wheel for a drama free night out. But keep in mind they do get pretty busy by like 6pm. I believe they do take reservations, def make one if you plan on visiting. Otherwise you'll be on top of others by the bar aka don't be that annoying kinda person.

A cozy, very popular Ridgewood spot with good food--but come prepared for tight seating and a…read morelively atmosphere. We stopped in mid-week for a family dinner after work and even on a Wednesday the place was buzzing. The restaurant itself is pretty tiny, which makes for a cozy atmosphere but also means tables are very close together. If you can, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. The menu is somewhat minimal, but the food overall was good. I eat gluten-free and noticed the options were a bit limited, which made ordering slightly challenging. I ended up going with the sea scallops. They were nicely cooked, but the portion was smaller than I expected--five small scallops with some vegetables. For the price, I do wish the portion had been a bit more generous. I have to admit I left still a little hungry. My dad ordered the short rib grilled cheese and really enjoyed it. That was probably the standout dish at our table. My sister ordered the honey bourbon chicken and said it was okay, but afterward she mentioned she probably should have gone with the short rib grilled cheese instead. One surprise of the night was live music on a Wednesday. I usually enjoy live music, but since we were hoping to catch up as a family it made conversation a little difficult. The music was fairly loud for such a small space. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. They also have a rewards program, which worked out nicely--my dad received a complimentary dessert for his birthday. I ordered the crème brûlée, which was a great way to end the meal. A couple practical tips: parking in Ridgewood can be tricky. The restaurant advertises valet parking, though we didn't use or see it during our visit. If you find street parking, make sure to feed the meter because the town is known for giving out tickets. In warmer months they do offer some outdoor sidewalk seating, though it looks fairly limited. It also appears they have a happy hour, though we didn't arrive in time to try it. Overall, I'd recommend checking out Steel Wheel Tavern--just be mindful of the timing of your visit, especially if you're hoping for a quieter dinner.

2'nd time I came here . 1st time I would have rated it 5 stars . My drink was delish…read more This time 10/2025. Eh . Drinks were ok. Definitely not like the 1st time I was here . Place is small but pretty inside . Not much seating . You have to be lucky to snag a spot

Came here for a quick drink and some food before movies around the corner. As per all of…read moreMontclair, parking is sparse, but especially on this street. It was early and I was the only person there until others showed up. There were a few cocktails on the menu, but I chose a lychee martini instead. I also ordered the shrimp app. My lychee martini was good and just strong enough. However, it did come in a sort of miniature martini glass for $20. The shrimp ($24) was 4 grilled shrimps, noting special. I left there hungry. The place itself has beautiful green velvet chairs at the bar and the few tables that were there. Also a nice green velvet couch. Service was good.

Every once in a while, you finally try a restaurant and think, what took me so long? That was…read moreexactly our experience at Allendale Social last night. Everything about it was top-notch. The transformation from the previous restaurant is truly impressive. The Paella Arancini was incredibly unique and absolutely delicious. My husband had the Lobster Thermidor and said it was the best lobster he's ever had. My shrimp dish was just as outstanding. We can't wait to go back!!

I visited Allendale Social last night with my family for dinner after it was recommended by several…read morefamily members and friends. The restaurant is very pretty overall, though the interior is quite dim, making it difficult to read the menu without additional light. The tables were also placed fairly close together. Our server was polite and welcoming throughout the evening. We started with the Korean fried chicken and tuna tataki. The chicken was moist and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. The tuna tataki was flavorful; however, the taro chips were very thin and tended to break easily when holding the tuna. For our main courses, we ordered the Icelandic cod, rigatoni, Freebird chicken, and a side of whipped potatoes. Dessert was the hazelnut chocolate crunch, which was a nice way to end the meal. Overall, the food was enjoyable. That said, the pricing felt more in line with a fine dining experience, while the atmosphere and service were closer to an upscale casual restaurant. Some small details, such as the whipped potatoes being served without a serving spoon, stood out. While minor, these details can make a difference, especially at this price point.

O.M.C. absolutely captures the look and feel of a an old school speakeasy, even while with an open…read moredoorway facing the street. The vibe is relaxed and chill, the food is top notch, the craft cocktails are out of this world, and our Bartender / Mixologist James was the perfect host for an evening we'll never forget. What started out to be a quick drink, ended up being an entire evening lost in the best way!

A speakeasy in White Plains? I want to LOVE this place, with its inventive cocktails, velvet…read moreseating, beautiful bar. It's such a rarity here and it holds such promise. I feel like I should be wearing a black slinky dress and a fascinator, holding the arm of a gent wearing an ascot. It's fancy, but also fun here. But the MUSIC that they pipe in (I think it's Spotify, but not sure) is just wrong. During a recent visit we went from Taylor Swift to Cyndi Lauper to some other lame pop and it was just so out of place. A little jazz, or even smooth jazz, mellow pop, some R&B would make this place quite a gem. Maybe the owners will try to mix it up a bit?