When was the last time you walked into a restaurant before nine and walked out at three o'clock in the morning? Well, this is how we spent our NYE at Crystal Palace. You would think that a restaurant is just about food, but this is so much more. This place is a truly fun night out. In terms of food, we ordered a banquet, which means a prix-fix dinner with at least ten different varieties of plated dishes plus a couple of deserts. It's authentic, homemade Ukrainian food, from meat and fish to an assortment of side garnishments which will leave you asking "what is that?" while you answer "I don't care, it's delicious!" The staff was beyond attentive, they were changing our plates every fifteen minutes, refilling our drinks and bringing out the next item in a never-ending parade of food. But eating is not the main event, entertainment is. They have a good sized dancefloor and a couple of DJ/singers that delighted us with music from around the world. Everything from Latin to Italian to US, the beats covered the world. After midnight the music took a short break and we went back to eat, again. I mean, this was not the night to lose weight! Suddenly, they brought out a belly dancer (like I said, entertainment). She and her snake, yes a real one, along with a balancing act of swords and candles certainly added another layer of fun. The whole experience was unique, fun, and most important - unforgettable. read more

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Terrible. Tuna tartar made from grind tuna and does not have taste at all. Duck was preheated and cold inside. Price much higher then quality of food.never will come back. read more

This was our 4th time here and it is recently under new ownership... very disappointing. The service was painfully slow, or plates were never cleared despite multiple requests, the chicken Kiev came out raw and needed to go back into the kitchen to be re-cooked... It took 1hr to get the check after asking for it 3 tines. When we spoke with the manager see was completely indifferent. Our party of 10 unanimously decided that we all never return read more

So this place has new owners. I know that previous ownership had gotten some crappy reviews, but it is totally different at this point. My family has been to probably every single Russian/Eastern European place in Brooklyn, and none compared to Crystal Palace in food quality and execution. The owners are really nice and accommodating. Took mom here for Mother's Day and the meal was fantastic start to finish. Truly delicious. I hope they do well here, the food deserves to be known! read more

I celebrated my parents' birthday here and I was very pleased with the value for my money and the experience we had. In my opinion, the best part was the food. Everything was well seasoned, tasty, and very obviously fresh made. I recommend this both if you are Eastern European/Central Asian looking for a place to celebrate an occasion OR if you are just looking to try some ethnic cuisine. The entertainment on a Friday/Saturday (we went Saturday) was very satisfying, I enjoyed the singers and their flexibility and wide range of songs. I would come back and probably will for my next occasion. read more

This place was really great and I will definitely come back with a larger group of people. The food is absolutely delicious and the place is lively and fun in the evening hours. The staff was very friendly and helpful - I really appreciated how they made each guest feel special! The quality of the food was excellent and they had items that are both Russian and Georgian, which allowed me to mix and match my appetizers and entrees. Love this place! read more

Here it is:Crystal Palace in Marlboro is reinvented and thrives under it's new management. Forget the past reviews, you're in for a great treat. On a whim, without knowing much of its reputation for food as of late, but remembering the great music of years past, we booked a table of 12 for New Year's. It turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences we had for any grand year's end celebration. First, the food was out of this world despite the large number of guests. The perfectly seasoned sushi grade seared tuna was amazing, as was the eel, succulent lamb chops, fillet mignon, stuffed whole lobsters, and the countless other dishes which were paraded on the tables for the entire six hours or so. The French pastries were diverse and beautifully prepared. The service was flawless and Roman and his wife Slava, the owners of this great restaurant, are some of the loveliest people you want to meet. The entertainment was superb and the three live singers' music transported a very happy group of people through all of Europe, belting out great and diverse songs all night long. The dance floor rocked! As if this was not enough, Yuliya performed many dances, astounding all with her captivating form, light and candle show and her beautiful, massive and albino boa constrictor. The place itself is splendid, adorned by opulent chandeliers, a high tech state of the art stage and dance floor, European crystal wear, and custom china. Simply WOW! We feel fortunate to have this amazing venue in Marlboro, applaud our new friends at Crystal Palace and look forward to spending many more wonderful moments here. Bravo! Robert S. Popescu, Esq. read more

Went here for my friends birthday party. She ordered a banquet. All the food was yummy and the music was great! We spent the night dancing, drinking and eating. Definitely a fun evening and a good Russian restaurant to throw a party in. Will be coming back! read more

I came here for a wedding reception, not daily dinner service. This was my first Russian wedding event and it was awesome. Food was fresh & plenty. All the dishes were delicious. Seafood was fresh and meats were decent portion sized. Restaurant staff were friendly and attentive to dishes & drinks. Great banquet space! read more

Crystal Palace Restaurant - Russian Near Me - Englishtown, New Jersey

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I've been to every Russian restaurant in Brighton Beach over the last 30 years and I've never had as great a meal as I did here. Also, the music and atmosphere are fantastic! read more

Decided to visit the restaurant again after learning about the change of owners. Food was excellent and plentiful, the owners were attentive, music was great, prices moderate. Will be coming back. read more

This is a good restaurant for large parties. Music, food, entertainment. They accommodate a lot to their customers. Good time every time

I was here 2 weekends ago and the food was excellent. Our table had a great waiter, the music was awesome and I will soon be soon having a party here. My friends, family, all had great time! read more

The food is mediocre at best, and WAY overpriced. The service is nothing impressive. They seat people way too close, so you practically have to eat sideways, as there is no way to hold the fork and the knife at the same time. And when the waiters come around to serve food, they push you to the side, and you have to squeeze into the person next to you. The decor is very BLAH. The live music is nothing special. We went for a birthday party on a Saturday night and left by about 12:30 am (which is unheard of, as the Russian parties don't usually get out till 3 or 4 am), because the band couldn't play the music due to the internet connection issues. There are far better places out there! read more