Exacting your pound of flesh at any reputable steakhouse these days has gotten prohibitively expensive for all the economic reasons there's no need to recount here. And of course, the ala carte nature of the menu that these types of restaurants have perfected never disappoints the green eyeshade crew in the back office. That said, Fire and Oak delivered a superlative experience that made my subsequent poverty well worth it. The service was professional and attentive while the steaks delivered on their expected doneness. I suspect, that's why you come. A really easy five stars. read more

"We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Fire and Oak recently. While the food and atmosphere were great, the service is what truly set the evening apart. Our Server Alexander was incredibly attentive, professional, and had a great sense of timing--never making us feel rushed, yet always there exactly when we needed something. It's rare to find service this polished and genuine. He really went above and beyond to ensure our meal was perfect. If you're looking for a spot with top-tier hospitality, this is it!" This is our favorite place to eat and we've been going here for many years! the service and food are always Great! we have to point out that Hamilton was outstanding! We ordered the Oysters and requested that they be on the smaill size and with perfection they were served! Looking forward to our Next Visit Johnny O and Anna. read more

We met my sister and her husband here on a Friday night. The place was a zoo with loads of couples seeking an early Valentine's Day. We were seated immediately and although our waitress gamely tried to provide service, the place was just too busy. I got the calamari and fisherman's chowder while my wife got a hamburger. Everything was good, it just came at a glacial pace. Dinner was timed in epochs. I will try it again but...not on a holiday. read more

Pretty average place. I feel like there are better options around. The restaurant itself is nice and clean. Staff were polite. Service was a bit on the slow side. Had the calamari and it was ok. The lump crab roll tasted fishy. The ahi tuna salad had a mountain of salad and barely any tuna. The sherry salmon with coconut rice was very delicious. Few hit and misses but definitely not terrible. I would absolutely come back and try a few other things and definitely try their meat. Table next to us had a couple of steaks and they looked great. read more

Fire and Oak adjoins a hotel in Montvale. There's plenty of parking in their lot and crowds vary. I brought a work group here for a weekday happy hour. The happy hour (4-6) drink menu is a great deal and all cocktails were enjoyed by everyone - martinis, mixed drinks. Regular menu prices here seem steep in places, but comparable in other areas. E.g. entree salads and pizzas are reasonable, but $24 for a fried calamari app seems off The pizzas and sushi rolls were all good. We tried one of each and everyone was happy. I wasn't impressed with the chicken lollipop app as they just tasted like chicken covered with a generic BBQ sauce. They put an automatic 22% gratuity on our bill, which surprised me. Auto gratuities are typical for large groups, but I've never seen one added that's over 18-20%. I would never bring my family here. Not my kind of place, but many in the area like it for the trendiness. Quality of the food was at least good. read more

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We were a bit disappointed tonight as a part of a special menu for Valentine's Day. Beet Salad and Buratta were a good start and then it went south. The short ribs (w scallops) were mushy and lacked taste, the lobster risotto was lacking lobster (and watery). The desserts were uneventful. As a matter of fact, the crème brûlée was not "charred" on top and was a bit watery from what seemed like pineapple juice. I'd avoid the "special menu" events, but continue as a regular. Service was ok. I think we were sitting at a card table that was set up to accommodate a more crowded seating. Then the end; a bit overpriced from this event. read more

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My husband and I dined here and had an overall solid meal. The waitress was very friendly and attentive, and the ambiance is clean and modern. It's next to a hotel, so it was fairly busy for a week night. The portions were large, we definitely ordered more than we needed. The spinach artichoke dip and truffle fries were both great starters to share (and we had leftover fries). We also tried the coconut shrimp and avocado roll. I wasn't a fan of this, it had way too much coconut and was overpowering. For my entree, I had the simply grilled salmon. Nothing exciting, but the salmon was perfectly cooked and served with sautéed broccoli. read more

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The room block for our wedding was at the Courtyard by Marriott in Montvale, so Fire and Oak was the perfect choice for our rehearsal dinner. Conveniently connected to the hotel, Fire and Oak had a really cool night time vibe that echoed NY night life. Josh, the owner, made booking our event super easy. We booked the balcony room that offered a private space and overlooked the entire restaurant floor. They offered a four course meal: family style for 3 different appetizers, choice of a salad, an entree, and an assortment of full sized desserts. The portions were extremely generous and even with that volume, the quality of the food did not falter. They also took initiative and offered us boxes to take the food home after each course. The waiters also made sure to top off all our water and wine glasses. Josh made great recommendations for our wine choices and the restaurant offered several cocktail selections. read more

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Have you ever found yourself wondering about the term "New American" cuisine? It's a phrase one might have heard in passing, but perhaps you're not quite sure what it calls for. The concept of "New American" cuisine made its debut in the 1980s and is believed to be an evolution from the 1960s "nouvelle cuisine." It marries the farm-to-table movement with a diverse range of ingredients, providing chefs with a canvas for culinary creativity. Attached to the Courtyard Marriott since 2009 off of Chestnut Ridge Road in Montvale, my partner and I decided on dinner at this establishment. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon entering Fire and Oak as first-timers, we were greeted by the host offering patrons four unique experiences in separate and distinct areas of the restaurant. Just to the left of the bar is the elevated Candle Room. With its soaring high ceilings, the Main Dining Room suggests the views of the gleaming open kitchen. Their Upper Balcony Dining Room renders a magnificent view of the main dining room. The private Oak Room is ideal for business presentations or private social gatherings. We were seated immediately in the Candle Room with a dim, warm, inviting, and upscale/cosmopolitan vibe. Their menu contained an eclectic assortment of high-quality options with steak, fish, chicken, pork, and sushi to meet just about anyone's palate. As a starter, we decided on F&O Mac 'n' Cheese and Slow Braised Meatballs. As our main entree, we opted for Cabernet Braised Short Rib of Beef and BBQ Pork Ribs served with Coleslaw and substituted Sautéed Spinach instead of Fries. The flavors were fresh, unique, and simply amazing. However, we were disappointed in the Mac 'n' Cheese by using some kind of mozzarella cheese, making it bland, dry, and stringy. The dishes were beautifully prepared. The portion was healthy. The price was comparable to the area and worth every penny. The staff are well trained and service-oriented. Our server, Hawkins, was prompt, friendly, professional, and engaging. While touring the restaurant, I exchanged a few words with Patrick, the general manager, and he gave me a tip to take a wonderful picture of the amazing wine bottle room. As the restaurant filled up, it definitely got louder, and we had to talk louder to hear each other. If the above-mentioned New American menu items have left one's mouth watering, there's only one thing to do: visit Fire and Oak, which we can recommend. read more

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Cool atmosphere and excellent service. ABOVE AND BEYOND! I got a pizza with no cheese and my colleague ordered a cheeseburger w/ sweet potato fries. We both liked it very much. Really cool hang out. Highly recommend. Very convenient too - attached to the Marriott Hotel! read more

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Decided on a late dinner last night and Fire & Oak had a table available! Been there before but not recently, welp the 1 Star is for the West coast oysters and drinks and the 2nd Star for our amazing waitress! Let's begin we had oysters as appetizer, delicious then the entrees came, the mussels Fra Diavlo was watery and not spicy. My sesame tuna salad came with no tuna, lots of lettuce, barely any avocado and a few strands of soba noodles with a small smear of peanut sauce! Dessert was worse the coconut crème brûlée was terrible, the custard was watery and bland and the pineapple compote was just sour. The Oreo cheesecake was slightly better but a bit gritty! Oh the bill was over $200! Not impressive will not be going back. read more

Second time at a fire and oak and first time at this location. Service was very nice and friendly, food was solid for sure wasn't disappointed at all. I think it's worth trying if you haven't been but wouldn't become a go to spot or somewhere I'd frequent. The lava cake was by far the best thing we got :) read more

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Great experience at Fire & Oak. Very busy for a Monday night! We sat at the bar to eat and our bartender was amazing, friendly and attentive but not overly aggressive which we love. We stated with Johnnie Walker on the rocks followed by Châteneuf du Pape. The drinks were sizeable and the wine price point as expected. Where they exceeded my expectations is the lump crab cakes, they were huge and were crab. Unlike places that usually add filler. They served it with amazing French fries and a delicious slaw. Hubby had the hanger steak and a loaded potato which also delicious. I will definitely be back. I hope they still offer the crab cakes as this was on their seasonal menu. read more

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Serious FOOD SAFETY CONCERNS and contamination... My friend ordered a salmon salad, specifically requesting no blue cheese. After two or three bites, she was hit with tons of blue cheese in the greens and coating the bottom of the salmon. We mentioned it to the server, who kindly apologized and quickly took the dish away. A few minutes later, they returned with the salad. I thought the salmon looked odd at first but no one else thought anything of it because why would they? After one bite of the salmon, she found more blue cheese, and said it tasted like they'd run the salmon under water. When we flipped it over, there were still remnants of blue cheese underneath and it was clear they used the same bitten piece. We were all stunned. In my entire life, I've never seen a restaurant at any price point, high and low, make such a critical mistake, then reheat and return the same contaminated food. This raises HUGE contamination concerns for anyone with allergies as it could easily be deadly. All eight of us agreed we'd never witnessed anything like this before. My family and I were deeply upset, since we understand how dangerous food contamination and allergies are as it can truly be a life or death situation. And for a $40 salad (which is already overpriced), not replacing the contaminated food properly and instead Reheating and Re-serving it felt cheap and unsafe. The rest of the meal didn't help. The starters were decent: the calamari was okay, a bit oily, but not bad. The mac and cheese came out warm and was good. The $60 filet mignon was underwhelming as well and tasted okay at best. Out of thirteen or so dishes, none stood out in much of a positive way. We kept thinking that fast food restaurants serve higher quality dishes. The lava cake was underwhelming as well and tasted like something from a children's toy oven. The tiramisu was good but not memorable. All the food seemed like it was made just for looks with the way it tasted. All 8 of us coming in hungry and not have eaten anything for 7+ hours, none of us were excited to take another bite after the first few tastes of eleven out of thirteen dishes. Another thing that caught everyone's attention was the way the champagne was poured. It seemed like they were purposely heavy-pouring each glass, filling them almost to the top so that the very last glass would come up short and they could offer another bottle. Champagne usually isn't poured that full for a toast, so it felt like it could've been intentional, maybe taught by management. We also noticed the utensils looked like they'd just been wiped down, not fully washed. And on the table were the cheap disposable chopsticks which felt really out of place for a "fancy," higher-priced restaurant where a single sushi roll is $20. Simple things like that stand out and really add up with it being one thing after another. Places that charge half the price offer a better dining experience and reusable chopsticks that cost just cents when ordered in bulk. Overall, seems like a cheap restaurant and I would not come here again. Our server himself was fantastic. He was very friendly and was attentive, always checking in with us all and topping off our drinks so no one went thirsty. Again, our server was truly great, very kind nice service on his end. This was purely a kitchen and management mistake. This situation was unacceptable and could have been much more serious. We're lucky it wasn't. Food safety should always be a priority. And honestly, never in my life have I experienced an issue like this. read more

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Honestly, I was so underwhelmed by the service, food, and ambience. I like Oak House in Oradell better - their sister restaurant. I had the sun-dried tomato pasta and my friend had a pepperoni pizza. My pasta sauce was runny like water and pasta was overcooked. My friends pizza crust was mid and meat was fine. Our server was not well versed in the menu and didn't have much information to offer. Expensive for the experience and food - needless to say, I won't be dining here again. read more

My go to in Bergen County! Whenever I am back in Bergen County visiting family Fire & Oak is our go to. Everyone needs that easy solid restaurant in their area and Fire & Oak is that for us! The food is always solid and staff is always very friendly. The ambiance is great for a nice dinner out with friends or family. We will keep coming back! read more

Fire & Oak - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

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Made reservations for dinner... very pretty place! The restaurant has a warm, intimate atmosphere--perfect for a date night. From the sleek décor to the thoughtfully arranged seating, everything feels upscale yet inviting. It's the kind of place that makes conversation easy and the night feel special. Food was good. Service was attentive. read more

Fire & Oak - Cabernet Braised Short Rib Of Beef - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

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We decided to give Fire and Oak in Montvale a second chance to celebrate a good friend's birthday. Our previous visit had been marred by tuna tartare that simply didn't taste fresh, but we were hopeful that was a one-off experience. We arrived with a party of 15 and immediately identified the birthday celebrant to the staff to ensure a smooth evening. Drinks came out promptly and the evening started off great. We were sitting in a somewhat private room at a long table, which made it easy to speak amongst our group. Unfortunately, the meal for our celebrant came out about 20 minutes after everyone else's meal. This put a damper on the night as it created an incredibly awkward situation...especially given the fact that the restaurant staff knew that it was HIS birthday. To make matters worse, the food quality issues from our past visit resurfaced. A few members of our party ordered Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna Steak, and once again, found the quality poor and the taste "very fishy." I should point out that the staff tried to make things right, but by this time, our celebrant just had enough and wanted to move on. Upon receiving the bill, we saw the returned dish on it along with a 22% auto-grat. I'm an extremely generous tipper and always offer 20% or greater, but likely wouldn't have offered 22% in this case. I found it quite presumptuous to run the 22% given how our night went. Ultimately the returned meal was removed from the tab, but only after we raised the issue. Needless to say, Fire and Oak is off our dining list. read more

Food is now subpar and service is worse. I've been coming here for nearly 6 years now but irregularly and only on business. This is my first return in nearly a year and I had hopes based on prior experience. Let's start food wise. The ahi tuna salad is still good but pales in comparison to similar poke bowls less than a mile away but nearly twice the price. Their seafood chowder is clam chowder trying to disguise itself as bad jambalaya and failing at both. Their loaded baked potato might be the best item on the menu but that's not saying a lot since it's still COLD in the middle. But the service-that has gone in the tank. Inattentive servers who wouldn't leave a bottle of tap water at your table but rather leave you high and dry for 15+ minutes at a time. Bartenders who cannot operate the tv as well as my 12 year old and leave scoreguides blocking half the screen despite requests. Rude. Inattentive. Worthless. Their cocktails are as expensive as they are unimaginative and relatively tasteless. Their key lime pie is laughably bad by even northern Florida standards. "We do seafood, steak and sushi but none of it well" should be their motto. Oh. And despite being attached to the hotel you cannot charge to your room so enjoy that fellow business traveler-no points for you. Their best asset is their ambiance which while still louder than a sports arena is still pretty. But like a gorgeous love interest with no talent or brains it's best left with a hearty handshake and goodbye. read more

We tried the salmon dinner and shark streak dinner. Cooked to perfection with great accompaniments salmon with jasmine rice with soy glaze, shark with a miso sauce and roasted min cubes of sweet potatoes. Will definitely come back soon. read more

Lively, crowded bar with a section behind it for high top tables with service. They have another inside dining area to the side. The establishment is connected to the Courtyard Hotel. We tried the salmon mango sushi roll and the pepperoni pizza, but weren't impressed by either unfortunately. read more

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Loved, loved the ambiance, atmosphere, trendiness and decor of the restaurant, BUT disappointed by some of the food. Who would have thought that such a great restaurant would be connected to a hotel chain? Fire and Oak is situated in a very nice part of Bergen County, but on the same premises as a Marriot Courtyard. We arrived for a 6pm dinner on a Friday evening and the restaurant parking lot was PACKED! The restaurant was pretty busy inside, but there were barely any parking spots in the lot already. When we stepped in, we were shrouded in darkness with the bar to the right and seating to the left. Soon after, we were whisked away to the back into a very large dining room. Loved everything about it. It had an elegant feel to it, yet it didn't feel like you were dining in some fancy restaurant with some folks casually dressed. Honestly, it had the perfect balance between intimate date and just casual dinner with friends/family. The menu is very "American Grill"-oriented meaning it sort of has a hodgepodge of items. We ended up starting with the Crispy Truffle Parmesan Fries and Crispy Long Island Calamari, followed by a few entrees - Cup & Char Pizza, Fire & Oak Slow Roasted Prime Rib and Pan Roasted Barnegat Light Day Boat Scallops, which was one of the daily specials. First, those Crispy Truffle Parmesan Fries! My goodness! I have never seen more fries on a plate/bowl than this starter here as it was served in a giant pasta bowl. It was addictively delicious, but absolutely portion overkill. However, you'll know where those $18 went. Next, the Crispy Long Island Calamari. Excellent! Super crispy and we loved every bite of it. The portion was perfect for our family of 4. Onto entrees - the Cup & Char Pizza. We're a Roni cup loving family and the roni cups were good, but the pizza was just OK. Unfortunately, our kids did not like it at all because the sweet cherry peppers had a kick to it. For me, it was not bad, but it was not great either. Not sure if it was the sweetness of the pie. As for our individual entrees, my wife got the Fire & Oak Slow Roasted Prime Rib and it was as advertised. The prime rib was gynormous and delicious. When I previewed the menu prior to coming here, it was the one item I was targeting and it absolutely delivered on all of the boxes. As for the Pan Roasted Barnegat Light Day Boat Scallops, which came with saffron lobster risotto + asparagus + chive oil, it was such a big, big letdown. The 5 scallops on the plate were way overcooked, which led them to be dry and chewy. The saffron lobster risotto was not cooked well either. Risotto tends to be a hit or miss at restaurants due to the challenging nature of cooking it and it was a major miss here. We wrapped up our dinner with a Warm Chocolate Lava Cake and, well, you can't go wrong there. Let's just say it was nice way to end the night. Honestly, I would probably come back here because most of the food was solid and the ambiance was fantastic. I would definitely give them another shot despite the few misses. The really nice setting was enough to convince me to come back one more time. read more

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Great ambiance! The decor is classy. We've been here a couple of times. The serving is big portion. So far the food has been good. Friendly service. It's a little pricey but it's worth it. read more

I had our high class reunion at Fire & Oak. Ambiance was perfect for an hour and half meet & renew old friendships then onto lunch. Josh our general manager was great with details and a pleasure to work with. Food was fabulous, service impeccable. Everyone said it was the best reunion. We"ll be back! read more

Oh, this was a great choice. Very nice, high end feel, prices were very reasonable. the food was great as well, very colorful, appealing, great choices. Service was great. can tell that Patrick L. runs a tight ship and everyone seems like they're on the same sheet of music. We had a group of 6 for dinner, part of a reunion, and he was able to get us a nice table, away from too much noise where we could talk. THEN, when I left my phone at the table, walked to my car, remembered and returned, i found he'd sprinted out to the other people in the group and returned my phone to them. great night all around. read more

I recently had my birthday dinner here. I can easily say this place is now on my list of top restaurants I've ever visited based on flavor alone. The food was incredibly flavorful and unique. My husband and I both ordered the Blackened Atlantic Swordfish steak w roasted sweet potato & poblano hash, "voodoo" sauce & pico de gallo on top. When we ordered, the waiter told us it was his favorite dish and WOW he did not lie! The combination of multiple flavors that complemented each other so well was awesome. You must try it. The Tuna Tartar on tortilla chips with avocado, samba mayo and ginger was the best I've ever had! The margaritas were excellent! Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. I can't wait to return. I'll def visit again. FIVE STARS! read more

I have now been here multiple times either dining alone, or with customers. Service has always been top notch. The food quality and presentation is on point given the pricing. Overall ambiance is nice, quiet and spaced out enough where not to be disturbed by others conversations and can enjoy a meal alone or with guests. read more

Fire & Oak - Seasonal special: prosciutto wrapped monkfish - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

A very nice, cozy, and slightly upscale interior. The Parmesan Fries were amazing. The serving is huge; literally a mountain of fries!! They were very crispy and crunchy with plenty of parmesan and parsley. So so yummy! I wish it was served with an aioli or sauce. The lava cake was great as well! Great ratio of cake and ice cream. Nice and melty inside! read more

Fire & Oak - Choco Lava Cake - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

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Outstanding food and service. When busy, they were able to host a large group and did so with amazing service. The manager is active and takes care of the customers! Keep up the good work! read more

Pros: The service was great. Our waiter was very attentive and personable. I don't have a single picture to post because I was hungry when we got there and the food was too delicious to stop eating and take a picture. We started with the truffle fries and Mac and cheese. The fries were very good, hard to stop eating. It's actually a pretty massive plate. I got the prime rib and sweet potato hash. Very well seasoned and done to my preferred temp. My husband got the short rib and he also had no complaints. Our drinks were spot on. Not too strong but enough to know it's not just juice. For dessert I had the chocolate lava cake (also very good) and my husband had the Oreo cheesecake. He said it was the best Oreo cheesecake he had ever had. The prices weren't bad and the food was worth it. Cons: The only con I can think of is it's pretty dark. I saw a number of people use the flashlight on their phones to see the menu. I will definitely recommend this place and revisit in the future. read more

I have eaten and had drinks at this establishment many times. I have always been pleased, enjoyed the atmosphere and the food is on point.

Great resto attached to the Courtyard in Montvale. A bit noisy but good bar service and good food. Spending a week here for work. Will update at the end. read more

Fire & Oak - Seasonal specials - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

What an elegant place! We were on vacation from California and after reading the reviews, we decided to check this place out for lunch before our trip to the airport. I can't recommend this place enough! Prices were reasonable, the portions were huge and the service was top notch! read more

Fire & Oak - Tuna Steak Salad and a French Dip! - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

Went to Fire and Oak on Saturday and it was a cool experience. The decor is smooth, it gave popping neighborhood bar vibes. Me being from the city I don't get that feel from many suburban spots. The service was excellent. I gave the spot 3 stars because the food was underwhelming. My steak was good actually, that was the main course. The sushi was decent, my wife's half chicken was a little above average. I guess the service and ambiance made my expectations too great. We had the lollipop chicken as a starter too which was pretty good. My party said their calamari was ok. All in all I'll be back, but the grub didn't blow me away. Make no mistake it was a solid meal, just not anything too crazy. read more

I absolutely love short ribs, so when I heard that this place specialized in it, I knew I had to check it out! My lychee martini was absolute perfection to start, definitely enjoyed the chicken lollipops. Also ordered the meatballs. My husband had a double cut pork chop, our server was very attentive to us. And our host Patrick was extremely accommodating. We will be back to try the rest of the menu! read more

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I'd like to give it a 4.5 but I can't so it's gets a 4. Is absolutely worth trying but I don't think it's a can't miss spot? The truffle fries were some of the best I've ver had. The Filet Quesadilla was a special and it was by far the best thing we had!! The boar ragout was also great I wouldn't have thought of that flavor combo but with the pesto it's actually delicious. I feel like I've had better specials elsewhere. The lava cake was delicious but it should have been warmed up a little more. Overall the place had a nice sheik ambiance for a date night. read more

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Some friends and I had a bet where the losers needed to buy the winners a steak dinner. We chose to go to Fire & Oak. I was there about 10 years ago and remember the portions being large but the flavor not being great. Not much has changed in those 10 years. The food continues to be very disappointing. I don't mean: it's not the greatest in the world and the food is just above average for these prices. I mean...it's really poor quality. It's amazing this place has been open for this long. Great ambience...but really bad food! read more

The food is incredibly awesome and tasty.Their service is also pretty good and keep the space nice and clean

yum yum this was a great last minute choice.. been wanting to try this spot for some time now. we started with the french fries, meatballs and the lolipop chicken.. all REALLY good! I the. got some sushi, the salmon roll and coconut shrimp roll. they were not terrible but just not my cup of tea. we also got a cheese burger with baked potatoe, super yummy! we ended with the chocolate lava cake, also very good. over all will definitely be back again, the vibe was great. our server, Billy was absolutely wonderful! so pleasant & knowledgeable of the menu, which I greatly appreciate:-) read more

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Food is good. Went on a Saturday with party of six. So noisy, had to get up and go to back room. Needs some sound deadening in walls read more