This was truly a surprise. While visiting the American Dream mall for my son's birthday arcade pit…read morestop, my daughter and I were waiting on the side while the row of wines caught my attention. We walked over and were delighted to see the enomatic wine dispensers, with lots of wine in them. We started doing our own little wine tasting and started to like the wines we were tasting. Given that this was my son's 21st birthday and now legal to drink, I called him up and told him to finish his arcade experience. Since he doesn't really like drinking (I've tried to educate him at home at times) the tasting would be a good entry into wine. We had him drink a sweet moscato which we all liked. This is now his favorite wine . Not bad for a first timer. Elvis, I think he was the owner, heard our celebration and offered a bottle of Prosecco for the group. We all enjoyed a good toast and continued to go down the rows of wines. I love tasting flights of food and drinks so this place really was heaven to me. If you're thinking of hanging out and not sure of what wine to drink, definitely check out this place. You won't be disappointed.

Cute concept. I loved sitting and sampling wines. I tried a whole bunch and my total bill was about…read more$20. You can't really beat that. For some strange reason they didn't have food available when I went - I really wanted a charcuterie board. Hopefully next time I come back to American Dream I can get the full experience.

Always a pleasure to dine at Bareli's. We were four for dinner recently. The pork chop was amazing…read moreas always. There was a seafood special with squid ink pasta that everyone tried at the table and raved about it. Staff and cocktails were on "point" as usual!!

Bareli's in Secaucus makes a fantastic first impression. The restaurant sits on a busy route with…read moreeasy access in and out, and the parking lot is large enough to accommodate many vehicles. The interior is visually impressive: elegant table linens, comfortable leather chairs, and a dining room that looks polished and upscale. When we arrived, what appeared to be the owner was greeting guests at the entrance. Since he was welcoming everyone and dressed differently from the rest of the staff, we assumed he was the owner. It was a great touch and immediately raised our expectations. Unfortunately, the experience did not fully match that first impression. We started with drinks: a glass of wine for me and an Old Fashioned for my wife. As happens too often in restaurants, the stronger drink was automatically assumed to be mine, and the drinks were delivered incorrectly. It's a small detail, but one that reflects attention--or lack of it. Bread arrived quickly, followed soon after by the food. I ordered the gnocchi with meat sauce. The dish was acceptable, but nothing extraordinary. My wife ordered the house seafood salad, which was very good--fresh, flavorful, and easily the best dish we had that night. Our waiter spoke limited English. Once he realized we also spoke his language, the service became noticeably more relaxed and somewhat overly familiar. He immediately tried to guide us toward the most expensive items on the menu. When I declined coffee after dinner, he responded by saying something along the lines of: "Well, that's your choice, but the coffee here is very good," which felt unnecessary. We also had a small issue with the Old Fashioned garnish. The orange peel looked unusual, so we asked for the drink to be replaced. The waiter did replace it, though he first tried to explain that what we thought were worms were simply marks on the fruit peel. For dessert we ordered the tiramisu, which the waiter promoted heavily as the best dessert to try. Unfortunately, it didn't deliver. Instead of the classic layered presentation, it arrived more like a cup full of cream with a few pieces of soaked bread and very little coffee flavor. The issue was not just the dessert itself, but the expectations created when it was described. Bareli's is a beautiful restaurant with a great location and atmosphere, but the service details and execution didn't quite match the level suggested by the setting.

I hosted a bridal shower at Sorellina and highly recommend for your next event!…read more Nicole, the Events Manager, was very responsive and easy to work with. All of the staff members were friendly and attentive, especially the bartender! The food was served hot, fresh, and all of my guests left full and happy! The space fit 30 of us perfectly. Excited to dine here again in the future!

The ambiance is cute and the menu is small, but good…read more Glows: -Holiday decor and themed drinks are cute. -Food was yummy Grows: -The service was extremely slow (both food and drinks). -Server was okay, just seemed a bit disinterested at times. Pro-Tip -Parking is a pain- uber if you can or plan on parking. -Order your food all at once, it takes a while.

Ordered the $45 per person 3 course Hudson Restaurant week special. It was terrible. Extremely…read moresmall portion of soup, tarte was a flatbread with cheese and tiny sliver of bacon, melted on it. Main course of Steak Frites was not acceptable. Asked what cut of meat and it was chuck. Ordered medium and was served a VERY small portion of RAW meat. The fries were good though and a regular size portion. Desert selection was not available. Cocktails fine, Waitress comped one drink due to raw meat. Service was fine. Bottom line..the food was not good at all and will never return.

5 star Valentine's Day experience. I never go out on Valentine's Day because the service is…read moregenerally rushed and the food never properly cooked. This was the complete opposite. Our server Ricardo was amazing, never made us feel rushed, and was very attentive. The food was so well cooked from the appetizers to the dessert. The braised short ribs just fell apart and was so succulent. The highlight was the pistachio creme brulee that had a very tasty berry compote. The decor in the restaurant was beautiful from the woodwork to the lights. I generally dont find myself in Weehawken, but I will definitely take another trip to Faubourg.

This place is a must try!!! If you are around make sure you…read morestop by! Ambiance is incredible, the service is fantastic.. since we stepped in till the moment we left the hospitality was priority, Fabiola was our bartender/ server, gave us great recommendations on food, we got the octopus and the goat cheese with mushrooms and we loved it, octopus was crispy on the outside and tender inside... I will definitely come back again!!! Desert was delicious too and perfectly matched with the chocolate martini!!! Thank you for the experience and hospitality!!!

My husband and I drove 30 minutes intending to go to another restaurant in Hoboken with a similar…read morename but mistakenly came to this establishment. However we soon realized how lucky we were to come here instead. I ordered the Lobster Paella and it was so fresh and delicious .. my husband ordered the steak and he thoroughly enjoyed his steak and mashed potatoes. We also ordered a pitcher of mango sangria which was tasty with a nice kick to it! We ended up ordering chocolate cake and ice cream for dessert which we also truly enjoyed. The service was very attentive and prompt .. making sure everyone was satisfied at their tables and it was an ambiance that transported you to feeling like you are in another country .. perfect for families, date night's or large groups that want a nice ambience and delicious food & drinks .. perfect lighting (not too light or too dark) This was a very nice meal with plentiful portions at a warm and inviting restaurant on a Saturday night .. definitely recommend!

Our 2nd visit and the food and service have been excellent! Our daughter studies at Stevens and…read morethis is a short walk away from the campus.

Great restaurant! The food was really filling and the service was quick, waiter was super friendly…read more I was surprised we got zeppolis at the beginning, they were a fun addition to the meal

One of my favorites liquor store. They have so many options…read morethat you can't find in most places. I love the fact that they have a bar area, the service is hit or miss with timing but always friendly.

Surprisingly, I really enjoyed myself at the tasting bar. At first, I was a little hesitant to be…read moredrinking inside a store but it was a fun night out. First, they have a parking lot which is a big plus for North Bergen. They are located on the first floor of the Avalon so ample spots. Second, they have a 6 panel big screen so great for catching a game. There are a bunch of high top tables and some seats at the small bar. Super casual atmosphere with a couple of regulars at the bar. Beer selection is awesome. Wine selection is good too and stored in a temperature controlled fridge. They also have a cocktail list and great liquor available like Hendricks gin and Bulleit Rye. Lastly, they have a bunch of boards games and we had a blast with the Taboo and Rotten Apples. They don't serve food but you can have something delivered or bring your own. Definitely stop by before going out or for a night cap after dinner.

Okay but a tad expensive for the overall experience. Burgers were fine. Bun old. Lettuce old…read more Oysters were not bad. Still coulda done betta.

Cool spot in Hoboken for drinks and seafood. There's a bar, some high top seating, a few tables and…read moreoutdoor seating in the front of the restaurant. There's an extensive cocktail list and lots of great wines. The menu is heavy on the seafood but there are also some meat options. We were happy with everything we got. My favorite was the salmon with rice and snap peas. All of the flavors worked so well together.

IB is a nice little (but not so little) champagne bar tucked away in the fancy part of American…read moreDream Mall. It's surprisingly calm and fancy forward, and it's honestly nice to have a spot where you can actually sit down and enjoy a proper drink in the middle of a gigantic mall, where there is still some natural light to be had. The cocktails were excellent, the champagne list was great, and the tiny single-serve bottles of Moët, each with their own little ice bucket, made sure I always got the proper amount of bubbles in each chilled glass. You can even splurge on caviar if you're feeling fancy. It's the ideal place to take a break between sprees at Prada and Hermès (kidding) but mostly just to escape the noise of the rest of the mall. You'd never guess this place is in the same building as an amusement park and a water park.

Spent an afternoon at the champagne bar at American Dream - Isola Bella is a true gem right in the…read moreluxury section of the mall! We started with shrimp cocktail and oysters and eventually got the caviar set up which came with little toasts, white sauce (like a creme fraiche), and capers. It was perfect for sharing. Lindsey and Judith really made this a great experience - I'll definitely be back!

Loved the Happy Ending Sushi roll, definitely the highlight for me! The drinks were decent…read more.. I really appreciate that they serve clams since not many sushi spots do. Banana soufflé was delicious! Our waitress was also super nice and the staff were very accommodating. Great views

We returned to Drift the other day to enjoy the food and have a classy meal. However, there were…read morecertain aspects that did not live up to our previous experience. The service was still professional and friendly, but the food left something to be desired. Though it was a Thursday evening, the weather was not great, so it was not overly surprising that the restaurant was not very crowded. Because of that fact, the gracious hostess offered us our choice of a few different tables, from a larger booth to a two-top near the window. We opted for the booth that would give us a chance to look out into the restaurant AND to still see the Manhattan skyline. We decided to order some drinks, and I opted for an Espresso Martini, which was not typically something I would have gotten before dessert, but I wanted the extra caffeine! Plus, their version included a caramel cold foam, which enticingly made it extra creamy and delicious. In fact, it was definitely one of the best espresso martinis I had ever had. We were deciding to skip any starters, so we asked for some bread while we waited for our entrees. The plate of focaccia was decent and hit the spot, but we were charged $2 for it, which was not a big deal but also not appreciated. For my entree, I went with the Lobster Bouillabaisse. The broth was flavorful, but there was not much of it. In fact, the dish came with three sweet rolls to dip into the soup, but I could have lived with less given the limited amount of liquid in the bowl. The included blue prawns were good, but the Hokkaido scallops and lobster were chewy. There was also supposed to jumbo lump crab, which seemed to have been replaced by gritty clams. There were also leeks and Yukon potatoes that were sliced in small cylinders and looked fairly similar to each other. The potatoes were bland, cold, and under-cooked. Overall, it was not very impressive for $48. My companion's Prime Filet Mignon was of an unknown size on the menu, but arrived looking smaller than the typical 8-ounces. It was also over-cooked. He did like his mashed potatoes, though. For dessert, we decided to get the Apple and Pear Bread Pudding again, since that had been excellent last time and would hopefully be a redeeming feature of the meal, which it was. The sweet, caramelized brioche had been infused with cubes of fruit, baked, and drizzled with a sea salt caramel. We replaced the designated companion creme fraiche gelato with a scoop of passion fruit sorbet, which was less of an appropriate pairing, but more of an appealing variety to us. While Drift truly offered a stunning space with incredible service, they really could improve their culinary preparations.