Fabulous evening of live music and libations.Lisa E and I arrived with a 7PM reservation for our…read morefavorite 2 top, away from the bar and close to the band. During the course of a long evening, I had 2 Black Manhattans up and an order of baked clams, and a ton of club sodas in between. Music was legit, the King Cobra layed down some really amazing rockin blues. We saw them one night in January at Big Daddy's and they have become one of our favorite cover bands. Excellent lead guitar and vocals with some superb solo work. Scotty, who we know from another band, Blue Roots, on blues harp, outstanding. Solid bassist and percussionist contributing to solid music. We stayed for 2 of the 3 sets. Lisa E. making rounds and friends throughout the venue. Graciously gave up our table as we said our goodbyes to new acquaintances and headed blissfully home close to 11PM. Solid venue!

This is a great little bar that has live music. That's downstairs behind the door in an ice cream…read moreshop in Farmingdale.. Myself and my extended family came here to see my nephew play. His band was great. Our waitress was great. She was busy. She seemed on her own, and the place was pretty crowded. I didn't care for a couple of the bartenders. I thought they were rude so I didn't really pay them any mind and just waited for my waitress to talk to. There's only one bathroom downstairs so sometimes she had to wait in line, but it was easy always people to talk to apparently many years ago was speakeasy so it really kept that great vibe. They have big booths. They kept Fred Astaire on the screen. The music was great great company at the area that it was at and was just fabulous.

First time at Rustica and I thought the place was extremely cool. It was decorated with a very…read morerustic appeal, almost like you were visiting somewhere other than NJ. Maybe Vermont or Maine. Service was good by Alejandro & Tomas. We had Saratoga water that is my favorite and the bar drinks were delicious. I had a margarita and my husband had a vodka old fashioned. We had mussels and shrimp cocktail as appetizers which were good. I had the lemon chicken dish for dinner that I enjoyed. My husband had surf & turf which he liked but thought it was small and there was shell on the lobster. He did enjoy the rolls. We ordered truffle fries but got sweet potato fries. They were good so we ate them, but it would have been nice to try the truffle fries. All in all the dinner was nice as the ambiance was lovely. There was also live music. I liked it but it could have been a little lower. We would go back and try some other dishes. Cool to check out!

came here for birthday. Saturday was live music at 7:30. restaurant was half empty when i got…read morethere- for a saturday night probably not a good sign. parking lot is very small but you can park on the street too. portions were really big. food was mediocre- i felt like the food was reheated- the mussel was so tough i spat it out. Service was decent. Decor was in like an old world vibe. Would i come back? maybe if the food improves.

Kinda wild that I didn't write a review the last time I was in this jazz joint…read more Last time I popped into the 2am show and it blew my sox off. I saw Miki Yamanaka randomly for the 1st time. But apparently i missed writing a review. Maybe because there are many glowing reviews already. But may I put my 5 star review on the pile. This time we caught the 2pm Sunday open jam. We were smartly near the front of the line so we got my favorite spot, right on the bar rail near the stage. The drinks were good and strong, the service was quick and succinct. The jam was incredible. I didn't know all the guys but the guy on drums is a legend named muppet. He held back on his solos on the first 2 songs. On the third, when the baton was passed to him, he ripped off an impressive solo that would be amazing for anyone, and he is 93. We had to dip out to catch our flight, but cant wait to stop in again next time.

This was our last stop during our must recent NYC trip. Were only able to stay for a an hour or…read moreso, because we had to run to the airport. Still, this was enough to get a good feel of what the club is all about. Just standing in line we got to talk to a musician, who had just played at another location, but told us the people playing there that day were amazing, including the 91-year-old drummer "Muppet". We went during the day so no cover charge, but think they do at later hours. We got some spots at the bar, knowing we would not be able to stay long. From any seat you are able to enjoy the whole atmosphere and set. They had one server and one bartender, and I honestly thought at first they would be scrambling with all the drink orders but the way they worked, quickly and still being personable with each guest was impressive. The band playing was great, we stayed a bit more than we should have because of how good they were. Very intimate, chill way to spend time enjoying live music. The only reason I took one star off is the restroom situation. I went down hoping I could use the facilities but the mold smell and other strong smell made me sick and I had to run out. Just make sure you go before you are inside or hold it. Apart from that, very intimate, chill way to spend time enjoying live music.

After reading all the rave reviews I went into this reservation with high expectations. Overall a…read more bit disappointing. They advertise live jazz music. When I reserved, I confirmed there would be live music. I got a call last minute that they cancelled the music. We had plans with friends and went anyway. The entrance portrays a speakeasy vibe which is done very nicely. The bartender was friendly, and overall service was solid 4. Appetizers were good. We had a special tasty empanada, fresh corn salad, crab cake and fried calamari. The corn salad had fresh greens and was tasty. It had a nice flavor and definitely refreshing. The crab cake was delicious. The calamari was ok. Restaurant has a limited menu, but enough selection in the few menu choices. When it came to main entrees sadly, they were out of lobster ravioli and lobster mac & cheese. The beef Wellington was a bit dry and overcooked (not medium rare as ordered) and plain-looking as it was sitting alone on the large plate. Desserts were excellent. We had homemade Oreo cake with fresh whipped cream and a very delicious creamy cheesecake. Absolute a five star for desserts. Overall: 3.5. Great atmosphere and desserts, but the rest was a bit disappointing.

Well, we are here again and for a reason. The food and service simply do not disappoint here. From…read morethe second we walk in, we were greeted with several people knowing our names. It's a feel good type of place that we truly enjoy. Service again, top notch and you can tell this team knows customer service. We will continue to come back and enjoy this establishment! You should

Came for Saturday night Jazz, if you would like a seat make sure to come early. We arrived at…read morearound 6:10, set didn't start around 6:30 and the place became very very crowded as the performance continued, to the point where from our positions at the bar we could no longer see the performers. Drinks are okay, my friend did also order the Espresso Martini which she remarked was very heavy on the Espresso as a heads up! Notes: The food served at the neighboring Cafe is entirely vegan. There is a discount to the cover charge if you are a student. We saw a few people bring their kids, so if you plan to do so come early to grab a seat.

Phenomenal jazz club. I love how it's tucked away. Never seen or heard a bad band. The cucumber…read moremocktail is great too! Great hangs!

In a nutshell, my favorite BBQ spot in my home area and possibly NJ…read more Food was really fantastic. Big portions, really well flavored BBQ, tender, just delicious. We also had their friend shrimp app and it was clearly not some frozen shrimp out of a box. Very large shrimp, home made, and the sauce was awesome too. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive even though it seemed they were pretty busy. Our server, Jessica was a joy. Can't say enough good things about our experience.

I visited NJ to see a friend, and we stumbled upon South Valley. You can definitely tell it's a…read morelocals' bar, but the vibes are on point! The people are friendly, the bartenders keep the energy up, and the food--bussin'. I had the catfish, and it was absolutely delicious. The mac and cheese was a solid 7/10, but everything else hit the spot. Big thanks to South Valley for a great time--I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town!

Music was phenomenal. Loved the entertainment and the bar downstairs was great to hangout in. Vibe…read morewas nice and chill. I would come back here for a drink and just to relax. The food wasn't that great. Meal left a lot to be desired. Duck was overcooked and thai curry lacked seasoning. Very diverse menu but was disappointing on taste. I would come back but not for the food. Everything else was fine

Excellent service, did, and entertainment in a quaint atmosphere. The menu offers a variety of food…read moreoptions, from their appetizers to entrees, sides, as well as desserts. Service is prompt and attentive. The music was outstanding. This is an excellent option for any occasion, whether for a date night, a last date, tryst, celebration, couples night, or a group of friends. There's a full bar, as well, with high tops, for those that want to come solo or relax at the bar