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    4.6 (426 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Seren-ade
    Nicole A.

    I made reservations here for a larger group for my 24th birthday dinner. Despite having to make them on the phone, the process was very simple and there was a very nice table setup waiting for us when we arrived to the restaurant. The decor is very white and minimal with ambient lighting which was nice. Everything feels very intentional and aesthetic. The food itself I felt was good but nothing too exciting. As a non-drinker, I appreciated the number of mocktails offered here, although this is a BYOB restaurant. The French/Korean fusion is interesting and worth checking out for a nice dinner or date night.

    Amy Y.

    Service was great but food was just meh. Definitely overpriced and none of the dishes were memorable. Do not order the cucumber kimchi! $6 for a tiny sauce cup (think, a cup you fill with ketchup) that probably had 6 pieces of soggy cucumbers. I really wanted to like this place but all the dishes we ordered fell short. Did we just order the wrong things?! I included a screenshot of all the dishes we got. I'm not sure why this place has such high reviews. Maybe it was an off day..

    Van V.

    Shout out to Kelsey who made our anniversary and first visit top notch. We went with her wings, short ribs, and bulgogi recommendations. We loved all. Chic and small restaurant delivering big taste profiles. My vote: chicken wings and short ribs.

    Octopus
    Irving R.

    I was here on a Wednesday night and although I didn't have a reservation we were seated promptly. From a service perspective this place nailed it. Every server was friendly, personable and welcoming. Its a small place though so I can understand not being seated without a reservation Thursday - Sunday. Parking was a challenge but luckily we found something not too far away on a side street. BYOB is a plus and there's a liquor store directly across the street. Food: Bone Marrow, Octopus, scallops and fried shrimp. Bone Marrow: I'm not a fan of the gelatinous texture, I've always had it rendered a little bit more where its not just a blob of fat sitting on a crostini. We couldn't finish this. Octopus: Tasty however for $28 I thought I'd get more than 2 tentacles. Scallops: Perfectly cooked and the corn hash and sauce was an awesome accompaniment. Star dish! Fried Shrimp: Since I didn't enjoy the bone marrow I ordered fried shrimp to fill me up and it was just ok. The shrimp itself was bland but came with a gochujang aioli which was tasty. I'd like to see the shrimp marinated in maybe gochujang, honey and soy sauce mix prior to frying or maybe season the batter with dill and lemon set, something to impart flavor. Overall: The experience felt short of my expectations from a food perspective. Maybe I ordered the "wrong" dishes maybe if I had the short ribs or pork belly I would have felt different, idk. My two highlights of the night; service and scallops.

    Interior
    Jill C.

    Solid food, service, and ambience. Four of us came to dinner and tried a bunch of items. We enjoyed everything but the short rib entrée and rock shrimp appetizer really stood out. The new dessert (chocomisu) was delicious. It's a casual restaurant, but in an upscale sort of way. A BYO. Fried Rock shrimp: was served with 2 aiolis. One was a gochujang, the other wasabi. We all commented that they weren't too spicy and we liked that. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the aïoli's were phenomenal. Definitely order this. Whole table loved it. Short rib: was a real pleasure. It sat on a carrot purée and had little pieces of diced potato in it. The short rib was succulent, tender and wasn't fatty. So amazing. Definitely order this. The whole table loved it. I'll get this again. Chocmisu: not on the menu but will be added. It's their spin on tiramisu. Think mallomar, mascarpone filling and a gold glitter. Sooo good. We loved it. The cheesecake with blueberry: my friend didn't share but at the whole thing and said it was delicious. Espresso with panna: the panna has some spice in it and was scrumptious. Kimchi bulgogi: very, very tasty but not a stand out. Japchae noodles: we opted for vegetarian, but you could get a protein with it. It was very tasty. Our take: we'd come again. Portions are small and prices a bit high for what you get but the food is solid. Service is excellent and inviting. It's an intimate space but might be a touch loud for some. Desserts seemed overpriced and not sized for sharing but still, I'd order dessert. It was good. Be prepared to order an app, entree and dessert per person. We were stuffed but agreed you needed all the courses to feel that way. Parking on street is free after 4 pm. I'd come back.

    Butterfly pea margarita
    Meghann A.

    Another amazing dinner at Bloom! Glad I finally got to take my husband. Service was good. Loved the fried shrimp, truffle fries, and short rib!

    Gabe P.

    Amazing place for brunch. Every single dish was spectacular and would absolutely recommend coming here. Came here for a friend's birthday. We didn't know what to expect coming in but we were absolutely floored with how good everything was. Every dish was great but the best dish by far was the octopus. Octopus is easy to mess up but this one was tender, flavorful, and stood above the other dishes. They oysters were solid. The salad and the vegetable fritter were much better and larger than we had expected. The Benedict, which was great in its own right, was the least favorite dish if I had to choose, but I would have been happy getting any of them. The service was also very noteworthy- they were quick, attentive, and very friendly. I would absolutely recommend coming here for a brunch and I will absolutely be back

    Eggs Egg Benedict (ham) , coffee , BYOB
    Yeraldine S.

    Bloom in Verona was a wonderful choice to celebrate an early birthday brunch with a group of 6. We had reservations and everything was set up for our arrival. The place is BYOB so we enjoyed mimosas all morning. The staff is amazing. Our waitress was super attentive and even offered to take pics of the groups. The entire group was pleased with the food: Challah bread french toast, Monte Cristo, Eggs Benedict (with salmon / or ham), and Bubble Waffle were some of the dishes ordered. My only complaint would be the lack of sides for some of the entrees. My order was the Classic Egg Benedict and there was no side of home fries or a mixed salad included like you would get at other places. Thankfully everyone else shared some of their dishes, otherwise you would be feeling hungry. The other area that fell short for us were the dessert choices. We left most of it behind. I'm interested in returning for the dinner dishes! Thank you, Bloom for hosting us :)

    French Onion Soup.
    Emma G.

    I came by for Sunday brunch a few years ago with a chum and definitely enjoyed it, so I was pretty pleased when I recently received an invite to a baby brunch at Bloom. Depending on your perspective, Bloom is either intimate or almost bordering on claustrophobic - it's a VERY small dining space. During normal business hours, they can't fit more than maybe five tables in there, and for this private event, they squeezed in one larger, long table to accommodate about 10 to 15 people. It's small. I remember thinking when I came here for brunch that it was reminiscent of an NYC establishment, both in terms of interior decoration and limited space. I really don't know how you'd fix that beyond tearing down the low wall that separates the entrance walkway from the dining area, but it is what it is. The baby brunch was held this past Saturday, and to their credit, you could tell Bloom had experience hosting events like this. There was probably two or three servers who were always nearby though not oppressively so, and one woman managing them who popped in from time to time for any minor troubleshooting. I got the impression that they didn't have a ton of help in the kitchen, which resulted in VERY minor delays with bringing out all of the food at the same time, so that meant that, say, after the first person was served with an entrée, the last person was served with one about five minutes later. Not egregious though. Everyone I interacted with there was very pleasant and professional. Truly befitting a mom-to-be, Bloom boasts a pretty impressive mocktail list (they also had a rose prosecco on hand, but I think that was from the party organizers, not Bloom itself). They actually brought out samples of each mocktail for the guest of honor to try, and by virtue of my seat right next to her, I was able to take a nip of most of them. My favorite by far was the butterfly pea margarita - great presentation and very tasty. Definitely on the sweeter side (one or two other guests were more tepid on it as a result, which meant I got to pretty much take ownership of them). The only one that I wasn't crazy about was the pomegranate Moscow mule, which I thought tasted like a leather suitcase (maybe the combo of ginger beer and something tart? Not sure.) The food is very solid, which I definitely remembered from my prior visit. There's a strong Korean influence throughout, but if you're not crazy about that particular genre there's more than enough options to tap dance around it. We actually got personal samples of all of the brunch apps except for the octopus, which was a nice touch. My personal favorite surprisingly was the kale salad; I think the miso dressing kind of gave it a subtle sushi flavoring vibe, which I was into. A close second was the rock shrimp, which was probably the most mainstream option in many regards, but still excellent. I can always get down with wasabi aioli. For the entrée, I opted for the Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon. It was a LITTLE tough to cut up (the muffin or whatever bread was underneath seemed a bit overcooked, and a sharper knife would have helped considerably) but it was still very tasty and a solid portion and presentation. I'm not sure how I ended up eating dessert as well, but we each also got a thin slice of cheesecake with blueberry compote. The bottom crust was a little thick but otherwise this was a great palate cleanser to wrap up the meal. Definitely a cut above a lot of the restaurants along Bloomfield (which could obviously apply to a few towns). I wouldn't come during as busy time, but the quality isn't debatable.

    Short Rib
    Patricia M.

    I have been looking for a great local find, and let me tell you Bloom is it. The restaurant is beautiful and perfect for date, grabbing brunch with friends, or even an event. I had the Butternut Squash Soup which was delicious. It is rich and heavy, and honestly, could be my entire lunch. I ended up taking half of it home. There was a flavor in the soup I couldn't identify, and consistency was thicker than I'm used to, but the taste was pleasant. I also had the Bulgogi with Kimchi Fried Rice which is a nice sized portion and delicious. This is one of their most popular dishes and I can see why. The rice wasn't spicy for me, but the person I was with found it a bit spicy. We also got the Short Rib, which was for me the highlight and the stole the show. This might be one of the best short ribs I have ever had. The meat is tender and falls apart on your fork. The carrot puree is so scrumptious, the person I went with said that despite carrots being their least favorite vegetable they loved this dish. I would love to try this with the Korean Style Flat Noodle next time and will when I go back. We finished the meal with the Tiramisu which was recommended by our waitress. It was excellent. The food here is good quality, the atmosphere exquisite, and the service was imbecile. Our waitress wrapped up our leftovers and brought everything out at the end of our meal in one bag which I appreciated. She readily provided recommendations and checked on us throughout the meal. I did make a reservation, but there were a few available tables on a Tuesday night. I do suggest making a reservation ahead of time to be sure. They also do run out of things, for instance, I was planning to go on Sunday night, but they ran out of the Short Rib. I look forward to checking out their brunch and some other items on the menu. I will say that the food is priced for the size and quality. I highly recommend this find!

    Scallops
    Janna Z.

    Such a delicious assortment of amazing dishes! The chef out did himself! We will be back next time we visit. So thankful to Wendy for introducing me to Bloom!

    Clement L.

    Simple and modern deco 3/5 Not a busy Sunday brunch with limited service. Both waitress spending time to chat behind the counter 2/5 Food is good but not outstanding Korean street sandwich, French onion soup, kimchi fried rice, macaroni & cheese 3/5 Price 2/5 30% less anywhere in palisades Park 2/5 French Korean is overrated but a name to charge higher price

    Alden K.

    We were quickly seated. The inside is nice and clean. We wanted to sit outside. They gave a few different bubbles that sear about 6 each. They also have a canopy that has a couple of tables. The hostess was very nice. The waitress was also very nice, she was the same person as the hostess. The chef was on a break outside and he started a conversation with us. He was energetic and passionate about the menu. He said the chicken wings were a must. He said his favorite dish is the pork belly. He said the bulgogi kimchee rice is great if you are hungry. He also recommended the short rib. We decided to order the chicken wings to start. We ordered the soy garlic and the salt & pepper. They were delicious. My wife enjoyed both. While I enjoyed both as well, my favorite was the soy garlic. The best wings I've had in Jersey. Definitely a must try. If I'm taking it to go, I'd probably try to ask for the dressing on the side. Even though, we took our time and they all stayed crunchy. It was amazing to have a crunchy wing without the excessive breading. They really put some love in these wings. I ordered the bulgogi and kimchee rice. It was very tasty and a great portion size. The kimchee rice had a nice level of spice. My wife can't eat super spicy food, and she was loved the rice. The egg was over easy. Which is my preference, it just happened to be served the way I prefer. If you don't like runny eggs, let them know. The bulgogi tastes great when you eat it with the rice. A very tasty combo. My wife ordered the pork belly. It was extremely tasty and a well thought plating. The jalapeño miso puree was delicious. The pork belly came with about twice as much meat as what we are accustomed, so we were pleasantly surprised. The chef had also recommended the kale salad. It was lightly dressed with a subtle and tasty dressing that was very refreshing. There was quinoa and dried items in there as well. It was a basically a superfood app. We were very happy with the treat! It also came with what I believe a pickled melon, as a palette cleanser, fancy! My wife ordered the tiramisu. It was tasty and a nice way to finish the meal. The chef came out to check on whether we liked the food, after every course. He just did a thumbs up and we did a thumbs up, and we were all happy. I had leftovers. I never have enough food, but the portions here are fantastic. And the food quality is very high. Everything was plated beautifully. The staff was lovely and thoughtful. If I lived closer, I'd be here all the time. But I'll definitely try to come back at least once a month. And I'm bringing all my friends when they visit town. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. Honestly, I've leaned towards extra stars because of the coronavirus. But this place deserves every last 5 star review they will no doubt get. Next time I visit, I want to try the Monster Chicken Sandwich. And after that, I'll probably try the other menu items. This seems like a place that you need to try everything.

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    Great service waitress was spot on. But food serving is really small after an app and main meal I shouldn't still be hungry

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    Ask the Community - Bloom

    Do you have igloo seating still or some form of outdoor seating?

    Yes they do! Igloo style. But you should call to make sure they're currently using them.

    Does bloom have a liquor license?

    Hi, Amy. We do not have a liquor license but, you can bring your own. BYOB… Read more

    Are the igloos outside warm enough for this time of year?

    We've never used the igloos, but I can't imagine they would let you freeze to death in there. On the other hand, it's just a small room -- no real difference from a nice, warm, partitioned table inside. So I would go for indoor dining, personally.

    Is the regular menu served during brunch on the weekend?

    there is mostly the regular menu during brunch

    Is this place BYOB?

    When I was there on 2/13/21, it was definitely BYOB.

    Is there parking?

    Yes, parking lot in the back!

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Indoor only

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    I've been meaning to come here for years. I took the girl I used to babysit out for a dinner date…read morethis past Saturday. The menu is huge. The specials menu could have been the full menu in itself! The cocktail menu also had a lot of good options; had a hard time choosing. We started with a Shirley temple, thyme out and calamari. She had the pesto bucatini with an added burrata and I had the truffle tagliatelle from the specials menu. The thyme hot cocktail was delicious. We also got complimentary bread and marinara. The bread was soft and tasty. The calamari was light and ok. My date enjoyed her pasta; said she always gets it when she comes here. My tagliatelle pasta was DELICIOUS. The restaurant is cute and all the staff are so nice. Plenty of parking but unfortunately it's paid parking (not a deal breaker though!) Some of the options are on the pricier side but normal for the area and worth the price. Told my husband we have to come here so he can try!

    Excellent! We moved up the street not too long ago and have been meaning to check this spot out -…read morewe've been 2x already and honestly never regret it! Service, food, ambience all excellent and consistent!!! We love the sushi options (Mets roll/shrimp tempura) and the salads (pear / strawberry so good!) we also like the mussels, short rib pasta, burger and seafood risotto. Everything is excellent!! Would absolutely recommend!!!

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