We have three months to complete the 2026 Tri-State Stamping Tour with American Legion Post 289 in…read moreWest Milford, NJ. 158 places across NJ, NY, and PA to visit to support the Veterans and those who support them and get our books stamped! This is stop 5/158. Staff was friendly. Bar is large and comfortable. I got a cold beer. 5

Stopped for lunch at Doc Watson's in Oakland, NJ and had a great experience. Service was friendly…read moreand quick. We started with the chili, which came with crispy tortilla chips and hit the spot. We ordered two spicy chicken sandwiches. Both had a breaded chicken breast, pepper jack cheese, frizzled onions, and chipotle mayo. One came with bacon and maple fries, the other with regular fries. Everything was hot, flavorful, and satisfying. Solid lunch stop with good food and great service.

I was visiting NJ and find this restaurant near the hotel I stay. Soup of the day was clam…read more'chowder' the best clam chowder I ever had. 16oz Steak also very good and my husband enjoyed his fish and chips.. highly recommend!

I visited for the first time and I throughly enjoyed my time there…read more Our server was attentive and patient. I felt very welcomed and didn't feel like it was overbearing. I went on a quiet Sunday for lunch and enjoyed the ambiance. I would like to see how it is like on a busy Friday or Saturday night too. I'll be back .

The lunch special was a fantastic value--pick any two sandwiches for just $13. Since we couldn't…read moredecide, we split both choices. The two sliders (cooked rare with cheddar ale cheese and raw onion) were outstanding. That soft little bun topped with a generous, melty glop of cheddar ale cheese was absolutely delicious. Simple, juicy, and packed with flavor. The real surprise, though, was the Godfather sandwich: tender sliced prime rib, sautéed onions, mozzarella, and a Dijon garlic horseradish spread on a ciabatta roll. The prime rib practically melted in your mouth, and that creamy horseradish spread tied everything together without overpowering the meat.

This place gets a shout out for these delicious sandwiches!!! Two for $13 lunch. We split the 2…read moresliders (rare; cheddar ale cheese and raw onion) and the Godfather (sliced prime rib, sautéed onions, mozzarella, Dijon garlic horseradish spread on a ciabatta roll). The slider with that melty cheddar ale cheese glopped on it on the soft little bun was SO good! The prime rib sandwich too was so tender but the spread on the meat. Just a great lunch.

I've been coming for years- but had an appointment in the area and had to stop in. Feels like home…read morethe second you step inside. Nellies never disappoints. We got a 12" pie and calamari to start- both cooked perfectly. Then got a sandwich and a wrap which didn't stand a chance at leaving as leftovers. Our server was so kind and stayed on-top of refills in a packed dining room. Guaranteed a great meal at this authentic hometown bar.

I just want to start off by saying we have been coming here for YEARS and it has always been…read moreconsistent and great. However the last two visits ( we go on Sundays and in the summer we love to sit outside there) were just not good and it hurts me to say it. A few weeks ago we went and I didn't really see anybody that we knew there's usually the same woman at the door every time we go and we always have a brief pleasant conversation with her. We didn't see her when we went in, but no big deal we were led to our booth. We don't even need menus anymore because we always get the same thing and it's always delicious. We always start with a salad and then we get the muscles medium and a large pie with half black olives. We waited about 10 minutes. We still hadn't been given water or even acknowledged at our booth. We just kind of waited patiently because we did see that it was busy but after 15 minutes past, we were kind of like what is going on a young woman came over she looked overwhelmed. She was helping most of the tables asked us what we wanted to drink and we said to her you know what can we just do everything now because we can see that you're busy. We gave our order and then we sat another 15 minutes just waiting for our drinks to arrive. Our salad finally came out and then our mussels . The muscles must've been made and sitting in the back for a while because for the first time ever we did not like them they were rubbery and cold. We ate them anyway cause we don't like to make a big deal then we waited for our pizza. And waited and waited and waited. No one was even looking over at us. No one came over to ask if we needed more drinks. It was like we didn't exist, which was very upsetting because my boyfriend is a person that tips 30% every time anywhere we go. Finally, the person that was running the front saw that we were getting very aggravated and came over and at this point, we were just disgusted and wanted to leave as my boyfriend's mom is ill and we can't spend three hours sitting at a local bar restaurant. We told the woman that we didn't even want them at this point and if we could just get them to go. Because we had ordered a second pizza to take to my boyfriend's mom. She did do the right thing and took the pizzas off the bill and we appreciated that and we chalked it up to just being a one off day, no big deal in comparison to all the great times we've had there. So we ended up not going back for a few minutes weeks and we finally went back yesterday. It was extremely busy so we knew we would be there a little while I want to say that our waiter Tyler was great. We have no complaints about him. He was friendly and he got our order correct. But it was the same thing where we sat there for about 10 minutes before anyone even came over with a glass of water. We then instructed how we wanted the food brought out first the salad then the mussels and lastly the pizza he repeated it back to us and we knew he had gotten it and like I said we have no complaints about Tyler. But then, of course the salad and mussels came out at the same time. We kind of just said to each other no big deal. We'll eat the salad fast and eat the mussels while they're still warm as we literally took the first bite of our salad our pizza came out. He told us that the back kitchen had just put everything in at once. I'm not really sure what's going on here why they can't get it together, but we ended up eating our food so fast because we didn't want anything to get cold. That's not an enjoyable way to go out to dinner. I really hope it can go back to being the way it was because it used to be phenomenal. I think we will be taking another little break until the weather gets nice and we can sit outside and hopefully the service will go back to the way it was as I stated Tyler was great. I really believe it was not his fault that it all came out at once. This is truly a local place that has been here for so many years and it's just kind of sad to see that it's almost like they don't care that they take for granted that they will always be busy, but that's not how the way the world works. Things are so expensive in today's world and going out to dinner should be a pleasure not a stressful event. It's a great place in general and I definitely do not want to bash it. That's not the point of this post this post is to let them know that they're good customers. Just want to be treated the way they have been since 1989.

Ordered medium rare. Received well done. Really needed salt and pepper. Rather disappointedread more

Food is not even good. The service is worse. The bartender/waiter seems like he doesn't even want…read moreto be there, his customer service needs improvement. I had Shrimp Alfredo and it was ok. I ordered the Traditional Cheesecake that was supposed to be served with strawberries and whipped cream...all I got was a plain old cheesecake that was dry.....this place is only surviving because it is located inside the Marriott.

We're in the area staying at a hotel nearby and this came up well-reviewed with decent prices…read more We were very pleasantly surprised with delicious food, good prices, great drinks, great service with kind a waiter/bartender relaxed but cozy atmosphere, and an incredible dessert (the lemon cake). This is clearly a locals spot and I wish it was local to me, I'd be here all the time. If you're in the area or visiting it, this is the spot to hit! Just note that there's a lot of little upcharges such as extra for more tomato on the burger or sweet potato fries.

I've been here twice and everytime it's been great. This time around I met the owners and they were…read moreamazing!!! They are patient and helpful. I trusted them and they did not upset. Drinks were amazing and the food that they suggested was on point. Definitely will come here again cause it gives you that homebase feeling... this bar should be your go to and not plan b

Finally stopped by Fink's BBQ Roadhouse and I'm so glad I did! The atmosphere is super laid-back…read moreand the service was incredibly welcoming from the moment we walked in. If you're visiting, you absolutely have to try: * The Beef Brisket: It was incredibly tender, perfectly smoked, and had a great bark. Easily some of the best brisket in the area. * Fried-A-Que Chicken: This is a game changer--slow-smoked then flash-fried so it's juicy on the inside and perfectly crisp on the outside. * The Corn Soufflé: Do not skip this side! It's creamy, sweet, and total comfort food. * Smoked Wings: They have a deep, rich flavor that pairs perfectly with their house-made sauces. The portions are generous and everything tasted fresh and made from scratch. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this place is a must-visit for any BBQ lover!

Came in for a later dinner quick bite to eat. I am not sure what the energy was there tonight but…read moreit was not a great meal in anyway. Service was perhaps understaffed or the people they have waiting tables were missing common sense (or their brains altogether). It took over 10 minutes of people walking past us to get anyone's attention and there were ample tables open yet we were not seating until one of the tables being used left and was cleaned. We ordered appetizers and two meals. I ordered the loaded baked potato soup in a bowl, a cup came out and thank goodness. It was terrible. Tasted like pepper heavy cream some cheese and a few measly bacon bits. Our server or any server was nowhere to be found to even complain to. We ordered our go to Cajun rub wings which were delicious as usual except them came out with blue cheese. Our server didn't ask if we had a preference or ranch or blue cheese which is fine that was not much of an issue. I said we wanted to start with appetizers and then order meals in a bit once we decide and if we were still hungry. We order this way every time and it's never been an issue. I kid you not our server walked away for a minute tops after telling us to,"take all the time you need", asking,"so you decide yet?" We opted for a pulled turkey cheese steak and large pork and fries. My cheesesteak I had to coach thru the entire ordering process. I asked for a side salad. Was not asked the dressing type or anything. Once I main meals came out someone else brought them to the table. I had no salad dressing and all of the staff were nowhere to be found. So I started to eat the salad dry. Finally our server comes over and asks how everything is. I asked for salad dressing and he runs off and brings me back blue cheese without asking. I said no thank you I will not eat blue cheese I'd like oil and vinegar please. Getting the check took forever. Then once he dropped it off another maybe 10-15 minutes to get my card run. This is not the Finks we know and are used to and enjoy. The other server seemed to constantly be giving dirty looks and was vaping within the restaurant between tables, like are you kidding me extremely unprofessional?! Very disappointed in our meal and service. Especially the fact it was not even busy at all. We paid our bill and left just in time because the entire bar side smell of cigarettes was creeping over as if people were smoking inside. Safe to say I do not think we will be returning to this location sadly.

Exacting your pound of flesh at any reputable steakhouse these days has gotten prohibitively…read moreexpensive for all the economic reasons there's no need to recount here. And of course, the ala carte nature of the menu that these types of restaurants have perfected never disappoints the green eyeshade crew in the back office. That said, Fire and Oak delivered a superlative experience that made my subsequent poverty well worth it. The service was professional and attentive while the steaks delivered on their expected doneness. I suspect, that's why you come. A really easy five stars.

We went out for a birthday and the spinach dip was amazing. I got a pasta dish Rigatoni and the…read morepasta was overcooked. I had my husband and mother-in-law taste just to make sure it wasn't me- they said the same. The texture was gooey kind of like a gummy bear. I ended up ordering an appetizer as my entre in the meantime. We had the Key Lime Pie to share for dessert which was really delicious- definitely recommend this place for drinks and dessert. The sauce to the rigatoni was really good so I was disappointed. I will try one more time in the future to eat here- but will not be my first choice anytime soon.