My wife and I went to Café 37 tonight to celebrate her birthday. The food was delicious and the service was exquisite. We enjoyed their prix fixe menu which offered great choices of appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert. My wife enjoyed her bronzini entree. I had the filet mignon which was cooked perfectly. I am not a salad fan but must say that my watercress salad sided with ripe papaya chunks would keep me coming back for more. Cafe 37 will see us again. read more

Food was so tasty and delicious. Service was excellent and very attentive. The ambiance was very pleasant and elegant. We couldn't have time for dessert but I heard also amazing. Unfortunately we were in hurry because of the storm coming and at the end we were in the middle of the storm driving home. The craziest thing I ever seen with such strong winds but we made home safely thank god but lots of trees down in our way. read more

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Quiet Tuesday evening. Service was decent. We recieved the wrong risotto which was disappointing since we were looking forward to Truffle. read more

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Great experience it's the way you pay that is the way you . get. Very friendly too. Check it out. read more

The ambiance and decor at Cafe 37 are undeniably impressive, giving off an upscale and sophisticated vibe. The food was decent, with a few standout dishes that were well-prepared and flavorful. I really enjoyed how they accommodated our mushroom allergy as all the meals are cooked and prepared individually and not prepped ahead of time. However, the service was a major letdown we arrived to an empty restaurant and were greeted with a snarky, "do you have a reservation?" Clearly a reservation was not needed for an empty restaurant. It felt like the hostess assumed we couldn't afford to dine there because we were young, and his attitude reflected that bias. For a restaurant of this caliber, I expected much better service. I also noticed every table that came in after us was greeted with smiles and warmth by the male hostess. Our server who was female however was exceptional, she ensured allergies were not a concern. We started with a special of the beef short rib raviolis. They were good however the pasta was a bit too chewy for my liking. I order the sea scallops that were perfect, seared just right and served over a perfectly seasoned risotto and sautéed veggies. My friend ordered the red snapper special which he enjoyed minus having found a few bones. I was mostly annoyed he didn't want to say anything about the bones as a filet should not have any. Overall, while the food and atmosphere were satisfactory, the unwelcoming service makes me hesitant to return. read more

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Came here for dinner with a group of 7 on a Wednesday evening and it wasn't packed at all - at least not until it was later in the night. Cute little place that's BYOB with extremely tentative waitstaff. We were a pretty easy going group with most of us ordering the same thing and a bunch of appetizers to split with all of us. The food was amazing with the exception of the seafood paella I ordered. I think I was expecting more rice in the dish than the seafood, and the seafood didn't taste as fresh and i would've liked. Everyone else ordered the short ribs which I was pretty jealous of. The meat fell off the bone and it looked way better than my seafood paella. The waitstaff was great in refilling waters and wine glasses. They were attentive and friendly which made our experience that much better. I would love to come back here in the summer and sit outside! Super cute place away from the main part of ridgewood! read more

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I celebrated my anniversary at Cafe 37 and it was a wonderful experience. We dined during the week and enjoyed the prix fixe menu. The food was incredible with beautiful presentation. The servers were very attentive. Cafe 37 is BYOB so you can bring your own wine. We will definitely be back. read more

Cafe 37 - Pan Seared Filet of Salmon - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Caesar is a wonderful chef with very creative ideas I only wish portions were a bit bigger for our dining group We had to stop returning to another place bec of it It's so tough in this economy but our diners can't go home hungry Delicious and beautiful read more

Each course was tasty and beautiful to behold. Good service - low-key but polished. Bronzino was delish

Consistently good. Outside seating in the tented area is wonderful on a comfortable night. Service was friendly and reliable. Crabcake special for an appetizer was tasty. Steak and snapper special for dinner were delicious. The star of the evening was the bananas foster bread pudding. I could have ordered a second one it was so good!! read more

Cafe 37 - Crabcake appetizer - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Great upscale restaurant in Ridgewood offering a wide variety of menu options. I ordered from the prix fixed menu (4 courses for $54). I started off with the PEI Mussels and Manila Clams, which were pretty good and tasted fresh but were rather small in size. Then, the Kale Salad was also good, especially the toasted almonds, which added a nice and tasty crunch, and the pink grapefruit, which added some fruity sweetness. My main dish was the Sashimi Ahi Tuna with Risotto Milanese, which was great - the "black and blue" preparation was pretty unique and tasty, as the outer edges of the tuna got seared with some pepper along the edges while the center of each piece remained as raw sashimi. That being said, the tuna pieces were a bit small. The risotto part of the dish was very tasty too. For dessert, I got the Fallen Chocolate Cake, which was pretty small as well but rich and soft/tasty. As a whole, I'd say the prix fixed menu was a pretty good deal, despite each of the four courses being somewhat small in size. The place itself is a nice fine dining, white tablecloth with wine glasses kind of place, although there is technically no formal dress code (use your own judgement though). The staff were very friendly and the service speed was okay. I would recommend making a reservation on the weekends, because the place is not particularly big and it can fill up at peak hours. The noise level inside was moderate. The restaurant is right next to the new Ridgewood parking garage, which makes it a very convenient location. Overall, I would highly recommend Cafe 37 if you are looking for a nice place to celebrate a special occasion without going too over the top at a super pricey place. read more

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Held my husband's birthday celebration at Cafe 37 last week and could not be more thrilled with the food, service and beautiful setting. The staff was extremely attentive to every guest, the selected menu choices were beyond delicious and the owner stayed in constant contact to ensure all was perfect throughout the planning process...which was such a bonus! As long time customers of Cafe 37 we can't wait to return to this wonderful and welcoming establishment!! A Bergen County gem for sure!! read more

Cafe 37 - Beautiful Table Setting With Top Notch Service!! - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Beyond exquisite. Each and every dish in this establishment is superb. The service is excellent. The ambience is romantic with quaint, lovely outdoor patio/seating area. Pleasant musical in the background. This place is magical. read more

Cafe 37 - Banana foster - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Yummy. But pricey. We went as a group of 8 and had a nice table where we could actually hold a conversation. Just review the menu and pricing before going. They don't have a liquor license, but be advised there is an enormous liquor store directly across the street. read more

A more upscale spot for nice occasions The food is great, especially the branzini, asian short ribs (very tender) and vegetarian entree and the desserts like fallen chocolate cake and bread pudding. (Small note: we ordered three vegetarian entrees and two came out the same but one of the choices was supposed to be different. We didn't want to complain because it was still really good.) The entrees are pretty good sized portions but the desserts are on the smaller side, though you can still share small bites. The entrees are around $30-40 generally and it's BYOB. The service was nice. The actual seating space is rather small, and the tables close together. When the tables are filled, the acoustics make it hard to hear what your companions are saying. read more

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We celebrated a family birthday yesterday. The atmosphere was perfect. The food was enjoyed by everyone. Really loved the outdoors and the soft background music. The staff was very courteous and attentive. It was a flawless night! read more

This is an absolute 5 star experience Food: Overall excellent! Most of their dishes had a little twist to the expected flavor -The Cafe 37 salad was honestly the best salad I've had in years. I don't even like kale salads that much but they just knocked it out of the park -Pan seared chicken is often the boring option at most restaurants, but here it was truly perfectly cooked and the sauce was *chefs kiss* -The fettuccine frutti di mare had an EXCELLENT base that soaked into the shrimp beautifully; the pasta came together beautifully and I'm just sad I couldn't finish all of it -Bananas Foster and the Cream Puffs & Pineapple were both excellent, unique desserts that felt really different than standard dessert fare Not worth it: The mussels appetizer (under-seasoned) and the risotto entree side add-on (it was nice, but didn't really impress) Service: Excellent. They were on us quickly for any needs, they stayed on top of the water, etc. Only downside: For some reason the dessert took more than 30 minutes to come out Ambiance: Fancy but not intimidatingly upscale. Some people wore button downs, some people wore nice jeans, it was "nice but don't worry about it" level -2 downsides: They still have the QR code menus, which is just not as nice of an experience. Also, the tables are kind of NYC level of close together; when it's full the place can feel a bit tight read more

A fine dining restaurant in Ridgewood, serving delicious food with impeccable presentation and taste. We made our reservation ahead for Sunday dinner. When we arrived, we got seated right away. The restaurant wasn't busy, as only 3 other tables were occupied. Due to Covid their menu is online. It's a concise list with limited items in appetizers, entrees and desserts. We decided to try the Octopus appetizer, Bronzini and Seafood dishes for entree. The prep time was excellent , as we didn't have to wait long at all to get our food. We were very impressed with delicate presentation of each dish. All items including vegetables were cooked to perfection. This is an excellent spot for occasions like couples dinner, or milestones celebration. TL;DR: Food taste - 5/ 5 Food prep time - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Price - $$$$ read more

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Indoor dining available. Staff wear masks. Fine dining with relaxing atmosphere. Staff are very friendly. Food is spectacular. And delicious. The octopus appetizer has great smoky flavor. Paella is awesome. Full of seafood and the rice is cooked perfectly. Bronzino filet has crispy skin but not dry inside. I like all the dishes we ordered. read more

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First time visitor! What a lovely local gem! We went as a family of 4 with our little ones (5y and 9y). The place is not huge and tables are little close to each other, like NYC restaurants. HOWEVER, now all the PROS! The foods were awesome!!! Very fresh and delicious! Beautiful presentation! Staffs were so attentive, friendly, and professional! The hot bread in a basket carried by the staff was very fun for our kids! The price was reasonable for the fine dining. It is BYOB place and there's a wine shop right in front of the restaurant, so that was so neat! So glad we found this place! Highly recommended! read more

The food is excellent. Top notch. everyone in our party found the food to be delicious. Service was impeccable. Definitely will go back for more read more

This place is probably my favorite dinner spot in Ridgewood. Never had a bad meal here over the years. Service is impeccable and they are consistent. Food is always delicious and fresh. Small place where they cater to their patrons. Enjoyed an Anniversary dinner here last night. Had the corn soup, a delicious Filet and the banana foster breading. All excellent. We will be back soon! read more

Excellent service and delicious food. The food was perfectly seasoned and potion size was generous. We had appetizer of risotto, main course of salmon and a sliced chicken both served with julienne vegetables. Freshly baked warm roll at each place setting. The location is located steps from the town parking garage. Restaurant is small with nice mix of soft music so you are able to talk without straining. read more

we've been coming here for a few years now and we've never had a bad meal. the food is really tasty and the dishes are unique. they have great specials and the desserts are really good too. the main restaurant is small, but after covid they opened a large outdoor area which is really nice. most of the area is covered and they have heaters outside too. fyi this is a byob as there is no bar. also they don't have a dedicated parking lot so you may need to park in the street. definitely check this place out. read more

Just really good. Waiting an extra day to review since we dated here two nights in a row. Used a generous gift certificate both nights. Ready set go. Night one. Shared lump crab meat appetizer and mains branzino and chicken. Tonight split charcuterie and mains were scallops and ribs. Veggies are all on the sides. Last nights dessert was creme brûlée. Service was darn good and friendly. Expensive side of the tracks. read more

Cafe 37 - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Really I can only give Cafe 37 two stars! Food is very overpriced and offers small portions. And the flavor, presentation is average. I ordered a caesar salad and it was wilted and yellow. The salmon i ordered was a very small portion. Both were overprice. We sat outside on the driveway converted to a pation and the tree next to our table was covered in Lantern flies. The service was okay. wont go back! read more

Overall: A very nice, elegant American restaurant. Why Did We Go: To celebrate a special occasion. It had live piano music, which made it a great place for a summer date night. If You Go: Call first to make a reservation. We were glad that we did (1 hour before), as the outdoor seating space was 80%-90% full when we arrived. It's BYOB and you can also go to the liquor store across the street to grab some wine if you like. What Did We Order: Appetizer: Prosciutto and burrata. The prosciutto and the burrata matched well with each other. The vinegar dressing on the salad was delicious. The bread came with the dish was particularly good - it's likely home-made - crispy, crunchy, and Buttery at a perfect level. Entree: Asian Barbecued Pork Riblets & Grass Fed Medallions of Filet Mignon. We liked both dishes but were particularly impressed by the Pork Riblets. The Pork Riblets were nicely well cooked so that the ribs could easily fall off the bone. The Asian Barbecue sauce was very tasteful (and unlike the traditional American barbecue, it was not spicy), and had a subtle sweetness. Dessert: Fallen Chocolate Cake, Strawberry & Caramel Sauce. The Chocolate cake was a molten chocolate cake, and the warm dark chocolate inside was very tasty. The wipe cream on the side had a very delicate texture and it felt almost like ice cream, very tasty. The Service: The servers were very nice. The receptionist offered to take a picture of us for this special occasions. The Bill: Prosciutto and burrata: $18; Asian Barbecued Pork Riblets: $35 Grass Fed Medallions of Filet Mignon:$44 Chocolate Cake: $9 read more

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I would consider myself a regular at this establishment.Just the 2 of us would come for dinner and always greeted with smiling faces and well prepared food. We decided to have an event here. We had 30 people come for a Sunday early dinner. You know how when you become a regular at an establishment the staff sometimes becomes complacent, I can honestly say not at this restaurant. Excellent service, the food was meticulous ,fresh , and seasoned perfectly. Staff went above and beyond. Its a byob restaurant with a liqour store across the street very convienent. I highly recommend this restaurant you will not be disappointed. read more

Perfect replacement to last establishment. Muscles are the bomb. Good service. Hohokus is a Great town over all, and this place is bustling with locals read more

TL:DR - completely dishonest about prix fix for NYE. I called 2x to confirm and was reassured the menu was a la carte, We just got back from a very disappointing experience. Every year my family and I choose a restaurant for NYE; it's a special time and we have been doing this for years and I have many reviews on past experiences. I avoid prix fix dinners like the plague and when I called the restaurant at the beginning of December I was assured there is an a la carte menu for NYE, no prix fix so I made a reservation. I called on Friday to confirm and again was assured there are specials for NYE but it's a la carte menu. At NO TIME was $115 pp mentioned. The team has to train whoever is answering patrons calls that they know the difference. The menu is also hard to navigate to on the website... deceiving. We sit down and find out it's $115 per person with LIMITED options for apps, main and dessert, I was flabbergasted at that time and just stayed. We paid $600 cash for a mediocre experience, you get charged for credit cards that's another nightmare as well as tip that I could not control another negative. I am so super disappointed in establishments that are dishonest. $600 is a lot of money for people and if you can sleep at night charging this obscene fee for mediocre food, good luck to you. I have never experienced this in all our years exploring restaurants around Bergen County. Everyone is transparent when it comes to NYE and holiday menus . I truly understand restaurants are suffering and we need to support them, but please be honest. Will not return nor will I recommend to anyone. read more

A delightful evening. Delicious food beautifully plated served by exceptional waitstaff. Enjoyed alfresco on a beautiful spring night. Who can ask for anything more? Looking forward to returning soon. read more

Cafe 37 - Bass. - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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Friday night spot Cafe was great even thru COVID times Food is consistently awesome Menu is excellent read more

We ate outside and it was raining- so yeah- not great but under a tent that was decorated nicely so not a total loss. The food is delicious- have been here several times lately and doesn't disappoint ever. Not inexpensive but worth it and you save on liquor as it's byob. The service is wonderful also. Every table outside was taken on a Saturday night in August when it is typically slow so it shows the strength of the food. Have had salmon- delicious and the tuna was fantastic. Not a lot but enough. The wedge salad with blue cheese and apple was fantastic- I mean for a salad- pretty amazing and quite large. Go, don't worry re the cost (Tuna-$36) and you will enjoy. And go for dessert - share! read more

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We were walkins at 530 on a Saturday night. The host maaged to squeeze us in on condition we finished by 7. No problem. Service was exceptional from the beginning. The restaurant does not serve alcohol so after ordering I grabbed a bottle of NZ sauvignon blanc from the large liquor store across the street. Alex brought an ice bucket. Warm rolls arrived with a butter rosette. As it was a warm day we both pkumped for salads. I went with the wedge salad and it was a goid one. Plenty of blue cheese, two slices of crisp bacon, not too much sauce. A decorative streak of yellow pepper puree. Could have used more of that. La Pirtena went with the mixed salad with strawberries. No complaints there. Mains arrived at the appointed time. I had gone with the mixed seafood over fettuccine and accepted the scallop upsell ($18). I would recommend you do the same. These were some of the most flavorful scallops in recent memory. The shrimp were also excellent plump, fresh and succulent. The mussels had been perfectly cooked (no unopened ones) but were on the small side. The broad fettucine were almost certainly homemade at the petfect doneness. Not the usual sauce it spoke of seafood not tomatoes. La Portena's halibut came over a shallot potato cake that woul elevate any meal and broccolini. As 7 was approaching we let Alex know and he was able to extend our stay. We went with the Bananas Foster bread pudding and were glad we did. Overall I would say this is a legitimate fine dining restaurant with great food, highly professional service and a nice casual vibe. The main courses can get pricey but you will save more on wine. Very enjoyable. read more

We were here twice before, the last time being a year ago, and everything was great. Unfortunately, since then, everything has gone down. The service wasn't great - we had to ask twice before our one drink came; our water glasses were re-filled only once during our meal; and, when we asked for additional toast (one of the appetizers included small triangles of toast) we received one tiny triangle after we already gave up waiting for it. The food, while not bad, was far from the level it was a year ago, and the portions have become quite small. Definitely not worth the price. We won't be returning. read more

When it was good, it was good when it was bad. It was bad. That's why I had three star rating because the service could've been better. Food was all soggy and typical Capri 37 hurry hurry, rush, rush. read more

What a pleasant surprise. We were walking around Ridgewood decided to try a new place. Perfectly located across from a liquor store. It is BYOB. We tried the crab cake special. It was good but not the best I've ever had. My husband orders the salmon and a side of risotto. Those were delicious. I ordered the halibut, another special topped with mussels and clams served over a saffron rice. YUM! It was delicious. It's a little pricey so we would probably come back for a special occasion. Overall it was a very nice experience. They did a nice job of creating a nice outdoor ambiance. read more

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Food was delicious; servers were a little off of their game for some reason in terms of checking on tables which precludes 5 stars for me

Food: 5 stars I had the lamb special which was absolutely melt-in-your-mouth Byob Ambience: 4 stars Seating: 3 stars (a little cramped. The place is small and there are many tables) Service: 3.5 (they weren't attentive to my family. I've heard otherwise, though, from others who had frequented) read more

Cafe 37 - New American Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

This is such a nice restaurant and the service is great. My friend and I went for dinner and enjoyed everything about this establishment. It is a BYOB. read more

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