Thank you for a beautiful experience we had at Riverwinds. Best view in New Jersey and better food…read moreand service. Can't wait to enjoy here all summer

An absolute gem! From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional--attentive, friendly, and…read moregenuinely welcoming. The food was outstanding, with every dish beautifully prepared and full of flavor. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the breathtaking waterfront view. Watching the sun reflect off the water while enjoying an incredible meal made for a perfect dining experience. Between the spectacular scenery, amazing food, and top-notch service, this is the kind of restaurant you'll want to visit again and again. Highly recommend!

We've been to Departure multiple times and enjoyed the experiences…read more Our first time was a larger group of 8. Minimal feedback. With a large group, it's important to upsell. If there's 8 people, and we order 2 orders of a dish that has a quantity of two pieces in the dish, tell us it has two pieces in it. We would order more at the time. Yes we could have ordered more when it arrives, but let us know, so we can make that decision in realtime which affects our entire order. Staff: Wonderful wonderful! As a restaurant working alum, I see all the hard work that everyone is doing. The small things that make a difference, to larger gestures. The hostesses having table wedges if a table is wobbly. A manager walking around greeting people and asking about their experience. Their kickass drink runner who never spills a drop when the drinks are filled to the very top. And the friendly waitstaff and food runners. Management: Once we were there and it was slammed. But they never missed a beat. However, management walked around and apologized to people for the wait because their online system wasn't working (we honestly didn't even think anything was awry) and comped something for a bunch of tables. Class act! Food: Always excellent. We try something new every time we are there and it never disappoints. FYI try their pasta. Beautiful! Drinks: We always order from their specialty cocktail section and they are always on point.

A very attractive "airport lounge" welcomed us ... the only problem we were not in a rush to catch…read moreour next flight but the small plates kept flying onto our small tight table before we even had enough time to finish what had been placed before us previously much less enjoy a conversation with each other. And, the plates remained once we hurriedly ate the food the "airline" pushed in front of us. The soups were delicious with the French Dip layered with thinly sliced beef (It was called a French Dip after all.) soaking in a rich onion influced broth accompanied by a soaked brioche crouton covered in melty provolone. The Butternut Squash Bisque flavored with asiago was definitely a winner too but before our soup course was 1/2 finished and with our Mediterranean Platter's tabouleh still showing its colors and enough hummus to later lead our waitress to ask if we wanted more pita ... the first entree was added to our crowded table. Not sure where the blame lies for the hurried appearance of plates but we were looking forward to a special evening out ... a birthday dinner choice ... a restaurant specializing in small plate dining should be well accustomed to serving diners in a relaxed manner. Upon their arrival I looked at the Schnitzel Medallions but wanted to enjoy the French Dip soup ... I knew the temperature of the food would be decreasing but the soup was so good. Why in the world would the first plate be served while we were enjoying our soup literally with soup spoons in or hands ... no, I did not hear that our flight was boarding ... we were in no rush but we were being rushed. So, now on the small table were our two soup bowls that we were finishing ... the plate still holding quite a bit of our Mediterranean Platter (We did expect to have some small talk after all it was a birthday celebration so we had leisurely started eating this appetizer.), we had the plates that we were expected to eat off of (Mine still had hummus and tabouleh on it.) and this brand new plate with pork tenderloin and asparagus. Maneuvering food became a needed skill. My dining partner put some schnitzel onto her "eating" plate letting soup cool ... I decided hot soup was more important than hot or even warmish pork so I continued to eat my soup but rushing soup made it less enjoyable. So, I finished my soup squeezing the empty bowl into a limited space on the table ... my "eating plate" was crowded still having hummus on it because I rushed my soup .. my dining partner said "yum the Schnitzel is good" while her soup chilled. I took the serving plate with the remaining Schnitzel and asparagus eating off it since it was the only plate with room. Before I took a bite the sliders arrived further crowding the table. Quickly the Butternut Squash Bisque was finished so that she could eat a hot well maybe warm Crispy Fish Slider ... I was still working on the Schnitzel knowing I was going to eat cold fish. And, as we both kept putting food in our mouths foregoing any conversation the Chicken Primavera arrived and looked picture perfect amidst the crowded table but finally the soup bowls were removed ... there's still hummus and tabloeh from that Mediterranean Platter that we didn't have time to finish and the waitress asks if we would like more pita ... sure ... I had just finished the cold slider and was about to try the chicken primavera. She also then noticed my water glass was almost empty and asked if I wanted a refill ...I did but had been so busy shoving food down my mouth that I just barely noticed I needed water (I actually knew I did but no one ever stopped by to ask.). And, just in case you're wondering... our flight still was not close to taking off from the terminal in this lovely lounge (It really is an attractive restaurant to dine in.) that reminded us of a classic airport lounge but it felt like a hallway fast food eatery. We had come to enjoy a leisurely small plate dinner with good conversation...celebrating a birthday before heading off to the theatre. You might be wondering why there are three stars rather than one. Well, the food was all really tasty. I would say it was delicious even though due to the rush the only food I ate that was hot was my soup. We finally did get back to that Mediterranean Platter and yes, we were given more pita and I wasn't rushed eating it because there was nothing left to be served. Oh, it looks like they have some nice outside seating for warmer days. We skipped the mixed drinks ... they looked really good and other folks seemed to be enjoying themselves.

I had dinner here last night and it was fantastic. I ordered the oyster mushrooms with kimchi rice…read moreand it was so delicious. The service was also excellent.

The first time I went into kitchen 519 was so long ago. I've gone back since then many times and…read moremust say that the food has really upgraded. Out of all of my visits, my favorite is the weekend brunch menu. There are so many yummy things to choose from like the breakfast burrito, the banana Forester French toast, the various of Benedict's including crab, and there were a bunch of various breakfast sandwiches, but the most menu appealing one that I liked is the pork roll. On my last trip I wound getting a chicken brie apples bacon on brioche bread. It was a special of the day. From the moment I bid into it, I knew I would love it for the savoriness, the crisp and sweet tasting bread. There was a side of potatoes... Very nicely seasoned and the perfect crunch to them. On my last visit, it was a total of 10 people in our group and the customer service was great. We were all able to pay with separate checks... Always a perk. The waiter was super super friendly and kept our coffee refills going. Inside it is busy which could lead away from the quiet ambience, but I didn't mind it at all.

Patio dining is where it's at!…read more We visited Filomena's Lakeview with another couple on a Wednesday evening. We enjoyed a pre-dinner drink at the bar, and we were so impressed by how friendly the bartenders were. They were engaging and social. They set off our evening on a high note! My Pink Jaguar cocktail was beautiful and caused quite a buzz among the bar patrons! We opted to sit outside, and we are glad we did. The space is open and breezy but fully covered. No need to worry if a passing shower makes its way overhead. Steamed clams in white wine and Truffle fries for the table to start. Yum! All entrees are accompanied by a house salad or Ceasar salad. Our group ordered the Limone Chicken, Chicken Sfiziosa, Steak Frite, and the Eggplant Meatballs/Risotto. Everything came out piping hot and delicious. We loved everything. I know their linguine is house made, but not certain of the other pasta varietals. Cheesecake and Cannoli for dessert, because why not? Really nice experience! Our server was sweet and super-efficient. My only question for Filomena's Lakeview is "Where is the lake?" :)

Another terrific South Jersey dining experience Plenty of…read moreparking Service was excellent Nicely decorated old school red sauce restaurant Food was excellent Everyone loved their entrees and appetizers Strong cocktails Loved the peppers and bread for the table Very busy which is great to see

Literally one of the best meals I've ever had!…read more So this is definitely a splurge, it's expensive. But you are getting not only spectacular food, but exquisite service, a gorgeous and intimate environment and a long and lingering meal - they aren't rushing you out here, they want you to rest between courses and have an excellent experience. It's a set prix fix menu that changes regularly of seven courses plus an opening snack and two desserts. Portions are tiny but it adds up and you will not leave hungry! I am a vegetarian and they easily accommodated me with advanced notice. They also offer a wine pairing, which we skipped, but know friends have done it and said it was fabulous (but be forewarned... they give full pours so you will be very tipsy!). We saw some couples sharing a single wine pairing and that seemed like a smart idea. It's very hard to get a reservation- on the first of the month they open up reservations for the following month, and they go fast! It's on the second floor of an old townhouse so there are stairs to climb. The first floor is a bar with first come, first serve seating. At the bar they have a different menu with full sized portions. Can't wait to go back and try that out! Highly, highly recommend and I can't wait for an excuse to go back!

I was so excited to go to FSS after they won a Michelin star. However, I left disappointed and will…read morelikely not be returning. We got the tasting menu (with the additional lobster snack), and got 3 drinks total. After tax and tip, this meal cost us ~$600 dollars for 2 people. At that price point this should've been the best meal I've ever had in philly - or one of the best in my life tbh. But I was so disappointed in each dish. Almost everything fell flat to my palate. With small bite presentations such as this, I firmly believe that each bite needs to taste like a flavor bomb in my mouth. Instead, it all tasted very 2 dimensional and was severely lacking in some acidity or spice. Didn't even bother taking a picture of all the dishes. I don't believe FSS is on par with other Michelin star meals I've had, especially not at this price point. Overall, don't waste your money at FSS if you want to celebrate an occasion. You're honestly better off going to a starr restaurant and paying less than half the price ‍

Went for brunch and was thoroughly impressed and excited for South Jersey's food scene…read more Nachos at 11am shouldn't work this well, but they do-- fluffy eggs with sausage, crunchy home made chips, jalapeños and salsa verde for spice. Great to share. The artichoke cake sandwich was the sleeper hit: crispy outside, creamy inside, packed with flavor. Cozy, sentimental touch and we'll be back for dinner!

It's been some time since we have been there. The food was excellent!!! We ordered the blistered…read morecarrots with goat cheese cream...so delicious the combination of the tangy goat cheese and the caramelized sweet carrots from the char was never something we would imagine. Then our main course the perfectly seasoned potato home fries with the sunny side up fried eggs were key since the eggs were fried until the whites were crispy with the soft potatoes, onions and red peppers! Wow wow wow!! My husband got the salmon with salad and potatoes which were fried and crispy! Nothing left on the plate!! Then for dessert, everyone needs to experience the cosmic brownie! To die for delicious!! Service was so lovely! Matt is wonderful. Highly recommend this place! Can't wait to go back!!

It was definitely a night when take out pizza was needed…read more You know the feeling ... Raw hunger; limited energy; a desperate need for filling food with a spicy salty edge. There is a really good reason that America has so many pizzerias ... Our work life wears us down and we frequently lust for food that satisfies while somehow fooling us as to the health benefits. What am I thinking ... Health benefits ha ... We need to tingle and tangle our taste buds while filling our bellies with satisfaction and nothing does that better than pizza (If you are in or from Buffalo you understand that pizza is always made complete with WINGS (Buffalo Chicken Wings for non-native speakers.)). Now, I need more than sauce & cheap cheese on quasi cardboard dough for pizza to be acceptable, which I have found to be a challenge in South Jersey. So, it was like toss a menu night since I am still searching my new area for good pies. Pats won the toss. I am really impressed with their use of technology that far exceeds what I have discovered from other restaurants so mini points ... Went for pizza & wings dividing my pie between pepperoni & meatballs. The wings were ordered naked ... No, I didn't strip down for the call ... The nakedness gave me hope that the typical gummy breading that Jersey pizza joints apply to wings would be missing. Made the call PICK UP! Pat has spent some time designing and decorating this pizza spot because I almost wanted to park my butt in this comfy well decorated ristorante. By being a YELPER a free dessert was mine for checking in ... Tiramisu looked good do added the freebee to my order. Take out wings are always hard to judge because they lose their crispness if they ever had any. These wings while not up to par in Buffalo exceeded my expectations for a Jersey take on the classic (Will have to try them in house & extra crispy to see how they do.). The bourbon sauce was decent ... All 10 wings were consumed. I was really happy with the pizza. Hot, good sauce, better than average cheese and dough plus good tasting meat. It was so good my dog stole a piece off the table. Going to eat in next time to see if this National Park pizzeria is the winner that it's first impression implies.

Order at least once a week, and still receive terrible service. I live 1 minute down the road, and…read moresomehow my food was freezing cold when I received it. Also, driver banged on my screen door so hard that he broke it. Couldn't take 2 seconds to open screen door and knock on regular door. My wrap wasn't even wrapped it was completely fallen apart. Will never order from here again. Plenty of other places in National Park / West Deptford area that will provide better customer service.

While it looks like it has been three years since I have been here. Large restaurant with great…read moreparking. Bar in the center area and wow what a list of adult beverages. Unfortunately this was a working lunch so had to have raspberry tea. It wasn't bad. May have had two. Yep I did. I ordered us a candied bacon to start and then I had the tuna poke salad. The bacon was delicious but some was a bit charred. I still ate it cause it was delicious just a bit charred on the ends . Now the Tuna poke salad was interesting. Not a typical poke bowl. Very tasty and yes it and the bacon filled me up. The rice said it was a coconut rice. Well it is. I tasted in the first bite and it was pleasantly different. Service was great just soft spoken. Too many years around construction equipment other things that don't help hear in a restaurant. I would love to come back in the evening so I could enjoy one of their list of adult beverages. Next time I will try and not stay away so long.

3.5 upgraded to a 4 Large bar, plenty of tables and seats…read more Beautiful restaurant Excellent service Food was middle of the road Potato pancakes were excellent Poutine was solid Breakfast sandwich was ok, something funky with the bread. Reports on the French toast were positive I would definitely return

The ultimate beach vibe hole in the wall bar joint! What better place to watch the Phillies game,…read morebut also feel like you're in a captain ship lol. This place is a great spot to grab some seafood, grab a beer, and watch a game. They also have a restaurant in the back which I have yet to sit in. However, it's as good as the bar area is, I'm sure anyone can enjoy it!

Does it look like you're going to have FRESH, delicious seafood when you pull up? Not exactly…read more Looks more like a dive bar. Somehow I have failed to review this place in all these years. As a local, I've been coming here for decades. You still get to hear the man on the piano when you come. Beer is served nice and cold. Cocktails are available and drinks are very reasonably priced. Food is DELICIOUS! Hubby and son always have to get a bowl of chowder or stew. Hubby sometimes gets an extra to go. It's so good! Clams are my favorite. Never over cooked! The shrimp are amazing! A nice size and always cooked to perfection. Well seasoned and the BEST HOT cocktail sauce!!! The crabs are such a good price compared to everywhere else! But then again, all the seafood is! Service is phenomenal! You won't regret a trip here!

We went here last year on our anniversary....the 4th of July. I just realized that I never made a…read morereview! Better late than never???? They had custom menus for us that said "happy anniversary"....really nice touch. They also gifted us two glasses of prosecco. The food was absolutely outstanding. We split the grilled avocado and the crab toast. And both ordered the gnocchi. And split the basque cheesecake for dessert. I am still thinking about the meal......11 months later. It was THAT good. The wood burning fireplace/cook area. The wood waiting to go in to be burned. The open kitchen. Such a cool vibe. The cocktails were also sublime. We split charcoal old fashioned and a roasted strawberry Negroni. Then I had a pickled beet martini.....very delish and unique...but nothing my husband would try. On a scale of 1 to 10....this place was at least an 11.

We came here for happy hour and were immediately impressed by how stunning the space is. The decor…read moreis beautiful, and it would make a great date-night spot. The service, food, and drinks were all good, but happy hour felt pricey for the portion sizes. We shared oysters, French fries, shrimp cocktail, and tuna crudo, along with a few glasses of wine. Everything was delicious, especially the tuna crudo. My photos may be a bit misleading--the oysters and shrimp were surprisingly small, and we actually left feeling hungry. Overall, a beautiful restaurant with great food, but not the best value for happy hour.