Big portions, pricey, nice ambiance and service Attached to the Marriott, Fire & Oak feels like a place you would find in a cosmopolitan atmosphere, rather than suburban Montvale. What has kept me away was that I'd heard that this was a place to find seedy sorts of folks. Perhaps that's the case at certain hours of the night, but didn't see any. The restaurant is split into various compartments - when you walk in, there's a dining area to the left and the bar to your right; if you walk in further, there's a bigger dining room, which is decorated very nicely - definitely feels like fine dining. Each night seems to have a food special - Monday, for example, being $1 oyster night, if you buy 6 to start. The menu offers a good variety of foods, such as sushi, the usual stuff like spinach dip and truffle fries, to seafood and steak. We had the calamari and artichoke app with two sauces ($14, portion for 4 - it would have been nice to have more artichoke to the percentage of calamari. The breading wasn't overdone). I enjoyed the very filling halibut with polenta and salsa verde and asparagus ($34) was cooked nicely - though a touch away from melt in your mouth. The steak special ($44) also looked and tasted good (cooked to order) and it came with mashed potatoes with mushroom gravy and a medley of greens with asparagus with onions. There was no room for dessert at this point after all this food. The place was pretty sparse when we got there but filled up a bit. The server was pleasant and attentive without being stifling, though the hostess was only Ok. The food came out at a good pace. Perhaps it might be nice to drop the prices and portions a bit! If you want a nice meal out (and you'll pay for it), then try it out. read more

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Great restaurant! It is attached to the Courtyard Marriott in Montvale NJ. Usually I am not impressed with such arrangements, but this is different. It definitely doesn't have the feel of a hotel restaurant. The two don't share common management. All the food is great and the staff is fantastic. I travel to this area regularly and eat here with frequency. Thursday night is always an exciting time. read more

This restaurant appears to thrive on the utter absence of any competition whatsoever in this godforsaken part of New Jersey. If you have the misfortune of being in the Montvale / Park Ridge / Woodcliff Lake area and looking for a decent restaurant, you will most likely find yourself defaulting to Fire & Oak. Not meaning to sound needlessly harsh, my rating (3 stars) indicates A-OK, and that is exactly what my experiences at this restaurant have been: not bad, not great, A-OK. On one of my visits here, I had the fried oysters appetizer (4 stars); the fried oysters are served on half shell, over a bed of cole slaw. The oysters were plump and tasty. I also had the crab cake lunch entree, which was pretty good (3 stars). On a subsequent visit, I had the beef short rib sandwich, which looked much better than it tasted. In fairness, it tasted fine; it was well seasoned, the poblano peppers and the monterey jack cheese went well with the meat, but the meat itself had a very high fat-to-meat ratio. The 2 stars for this results in an average of 3 stars for my lunch experiences here. My dinner experiences here have not been remarkable in any way. The only memorable thing was a nightly special one time, which consisted of mac and cheese with chunks of filet mignon that was quite tasty. The service is reasonably polite, but does not stand out in any particular way. Overall a decent experience every time, which is why I don't mind returning whenever I find myself in the area, knowing there are no other options around. read more

Fire & Oak - Short rib sandwich - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

Wow! What a great place!! Held a birthday celebration for my wife in a private room called 'The Balcony.' It was terrific! The venue is very, very nice, warm and inviting. The food was truly outstanding (A menu tailored for the group so that there was ample variety but simplified from the general restaurant menu) with excellent quality and presentation. The service was equally outstanding with friendly and efficient servers with one being in charge of service for the entire event (Oliver). He saw to it that everything worked well. My wife and all guests were all very happy with the venue, food and service. We'll definitely visit this restaurant for dining again and keep it at the top of our list for group events. read more

Put on a nice outfit, grab a date, glass of wine and enjoy this lovely spot that has equally as good food as it does service. Make sure you make a reservation though because when we came we were going to have to wait but, luckily we were able to score a table in the bar as someone was leaving. Truffle Parmesan Fries: These are the best truffle fries that I have ever had. Loved how thin and crispy the fries were and they don't skimp with the toppings. This is a huge portion size and you will not be able to resist the compelling want to eat them all so, make sure you have a group to help out or you won't be eating your dinner. They have an extensive wine list and a great craft beer selection as well. I ordered one of their IPA's and it was the perfect compliment to my dinner. For an appetizer we decided to order the shrimp cocktail. This was the prettiest and biggest shrimp cocktail that I have ever been served, perfectly chilled and I appreciated the extra dollop of horseradish on the cocktail sauce. The white sauce that was served with it was also perfectly balanced with the shrimp. My guys dad told us that we could split the prime rib and it would be enough for both of us. Boy am I glad that he said that because it was massive. This delicious cut of beef was not only high quality and a large portion but, it melted in your mouth with a side of au jus and horseradish sauce that just lent to the excellent experience. The baked potato was loaded with everything (bacon, chives, cheese, butter and sour cream) and was like taking a bite out of a sinful snack that your mom would never let you have as a child. Our service was more than five star service and our waiter had a very personable and funny personality. We needed to go boxes but, we all left with smiles on our face. read more

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

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Stopped by with my date for cocktails and appetizers before going out to dinner. I only experienced the bar area. Honestly, my expectations were low. I've heard the place is a magnet for older singles (and not so singles) to meet. We were greeted by the hostess and told only bar tables were available, which was fine by us. We sat opposite the bar along a wall on a raised bench with a tall table in front of it with a single stool chair as well. We opted to both sit on the bench side and watch the scene before us. There were several middle aged couple, some small groups of women and even some families with children. The waiter was with us quickly and nicely attentive. The specialty cocktail list on the menu was very short, maybe 10 drinks at most. She chose off the list, a pear lychee martini. I chose my old standby-a dark-n-stormy. She quite liked hers; mine was heavy on the rum (which I'm not sure was dark) and there was no lime wedge. A bartender's heavy hand can be both a blessing and a curse. We ordered 2 appetizers, the quesadillas and pei mussels. Both were excellent-excellent, I tell you. The mussels were served in a delicious broth that we soaked up with big hunks of toasted, rustic bread. And generous portions. The appetizers and the waiter pulled this up from a 3 star rating. I will happily go again. read more

The food was decent but the steak was highly undercooked! (I know this is typically when people disregard a review but medium and rare are very different). The truffle fries were decent but lacking something that I couldn't put my finger on. Would definitely try again for a second shot. read more

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

This is my third time here and I forgot how good the food is!!! We started with a delicious dozen of Kumamoto oysters followed by tuna tartar ( which is so amazing here) For an entree I had the rib eye cooked rare ( came out perfect) and he had the salmon. Both dishes were amazing. Service was excellent and quite amusing. Place is a keeper !! read more

This was my first time here and we went with another couple. We started with some very good drinks by the bar and then moved into the dinning area. We ordered Beef Quesadillas, Spinach Dip, Sushi and Oysters to start. Everything came out very timely and the service was very good. The sushi didn't particularly impress, however everything else was very good. The oysters and the Spinach dip disappeared in Minutes and the Quesadillas I polished off myself. Main course was Chicken and Penne (maybe in a sort of Vodka sauce) for 2 of us and grilled chicken Ceasar for the other 2. Everyone enjoyed their dinner and drinks continued to come out strong. Finally desert was a chocolate peanut butter pie, which didn't have much of a peanut butter taste to it, mostly chocolate and overall didn't leave much of an impression. If you want a nice place with a good ambiance that still serves a good meal then you should drop by Fire & Oak. Let me know what you think!? read more

Fire & Oak - Nice place for a drink or a meal. Thursday nights are great for dancing! - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

I've been coming here for years, with my family, with the Montvale Fire Department for their appreciation dinner, and for drinks with friends, and I'm always really pleased with the service and food. The location of it is kind of weird since it's connected to a hotel, and you typically wouldn't expect to find a higher end place connected to a Courtyard Marriott, but it's solid all around. They have private rooms for different functions, and Patrick, who we've usually dealt with, is incredibly attentive and gregarious, making conversation while also making sure drink glasses are never empty, or close to empty (which is very, very appreciated). The drinks are well poured/made - not too heavy handed, and not too cheap on the pours either. For appetizers, their crab cakes are pretty good. Nothing too special or unique, but solid all around. My family has gotten the BBQ chicken lollipops, and enjoyed them (they are a really big portion too). For dinner, last time I ordered the linguine with crabmeat and lobster, which had good sized chunks of seafood, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the sauce. It was good, but not great. My brother and dad ordered the prime rib, and my brother declared that it was, "Exactly the way a steak should be," as his medium rare was apparently perfect. They have dollar oyster nights on Monday, which is always fun, particularly when paired with happy hour. Happy hour also includes $5 mixed drinks, $5 wines, $3 Yuenglings, and $7 martinis. For craft beer fans, they have Ommegang, Kane, Chimay, Long Trail, and St. Bernardus ON DRAFT, which is pretty solid, and for mixed drink fans, their vodka seltzers, old fashioneds, and bourbon gingers are GOOD (even when you have one or two of each in one night, oops). Service has always been exceptional, even when I've come on crowded days like Mother's Day. Overall, good food, excellent service, and really well made drinks. Perfect place for happy hour! (4-7 pm). read more

First visit to Montvale and the hotel staff recommended this restaurant. the place seemed full but we told the guy at the front that it was our first time and he seated us right away. The place seems romantic, a little bit pricey but food was delicious. The only con is that you sit close to other people and I hate when people watch me eat..I would come back read more

Fire & Oak - The lobster and crab pasta..it was alright - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

This is always such a lovely restaurant to wine and dine. The food is always exceptional and the attentiveness from the staff excellent.

Can't rave enough about my recent experience here. I decided to stop by on a Saturday night with the family and was a bit nervous we'd be met with a long wait since we didn't have reservations. To our surprise we were seated less than 10 mins after getting there, giving us just enough time to grab drinks at the bar. I ordered a bulliet old fashioned, hands down the best one I've ever gotten out! They have an impressive menu, very eccletic, with everything from burgers to sushi to surf and turf. We split the raw platter, which was delicious! If you're a fan of raw seafood you have to try the kumamoto oysters, so flavorful. For dinner I got the special, surf and turf with a 10oz blue cheese crusted filet, scallops, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus and a tomato and corn salsa. Everything was cooked perfectly! I will definitely be returning, whether it be for drinks at happy hour or dinner. read more

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I work up the street so came here often for lunches and happy hour. I do love the overall ambiance and the menu has something for everyone. Staff is always accommodating. Have had a few happy hours that turned into later nights here and let's just say it gets a little weird especially since it's connected to a hotel. Great for work luncheon/dinner, date, gno , etc. read more

Drinks were good, food was solid, maybe a wee bit under seasoned but prepared and presented well, and our server Taylor was a rockstar. Ask for her - fun, attentive and was knowledgeable of the menu. If you're a key lime pie fanatic dont get the key lime pie. Way too sweet and too far of a departure from classic key lime . Regardless of the misses, Fire and Oak is a good spot with a great atmosphere and a good selection of dishes to choose from. The mussels were excellent. Thanks for having us. read more

Made a stop to try one of their espresso martini's.. not disappointed! The bartender, Dave, was awesome and we have a great afternoon!

Finding a lunch spot near my office when you don't have a lot of time is tough. Some fitness recently met me here for lunch and the place was packed. I thought I would never get out of there. But much to my surprise we all ordered pretty quickly and started chatting and catching up. Before we knew it, three filet mignon sandwiches and a classic French dip were at our table and we chowed down. I of course was the odd man out with the French dip and it was delicious! The bread wasn't too crunchy and didn't leave the roof of my mouth sore and the roast beef was perfectly cooked. It could have used a little more horseradish mayo but that just for me. The other girls said their lunch was really good too. Both sandwiches were $16-$17 each which is a bit much for lunch but it was worth it. And it was Friday so I treat myself. read more

Fire & Oak - Started too soon...the Classic French dip with fries on the side. - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

LOVE this place! Never been before but it was great. Calamari was flavorful, drinks were good, and ambiance was 10/10

Great Drink menu, different than other places which I like. Food is always great and top notch with great menu. Great location for the this upscale area. read more

ON 5-21-2020, they were very kind and supplied my department in a hospital with free lunch. THANK YOU!!!!! I had tuna, with veggies, and black rice. It was excellent! Thank you for your wonderful thoughts, and kindness. I will refer you to anyone, and will order from you myself. Thank you, stay safe read more

It had been the worst of times, yet tonight it was the best of times. The service was terrific: attentive without being intrusive and confident without being presumptive. And the food was really enjoyable too. I had the fish sandwich, my wife had the fish special, and our son had the Kobe burger plain (i.e, just cheese). The monkfish special. The fish was glazed with a mango sauce. Our waitress said it was lightly glazed but it did come out with a lot of the sauce. However, it was on the side so it didn't detract. It came with quinoa and wax beans. The quinoa had a little kick and the wax beans had a little soy--all good. Ordinarily, this would be my dream meal: it had all of my favorite things. Sadly, I was jonesin' for a fish sandwich. So I took a pass--I hope if comes back sometime when we return. In any event, she enjoyed it. Instead of blackening (which, for me, is "bloatening") I opted for grilled with cheddar melted on it. Light, flavorful, hit the spot. The fries were killer tonight. Need a double header at the gym tomorrow but worth it. The plain Kobe burger was cooked just right and and really enjoyable too. Lastly, the Saturday night vibe was a bit more relaxed--think Basso Nova--and made for a very pleasant meal. read more

We really enjoyed our dinner at Fire and Oak. Everything was great from the wine selection to the Calamari to the salads to the king cut prime rib. What else can I ask for? Our server Kathy was also really awesome. The only thing is it is very loud so don't expect a quiet evening. We will come back though and highly recommend to others. read more

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

The food is decent. There was one day where the steak was amazing, but when we went again the second time, the steak was tough and lacking flavor. This restaurant is pretty inconsistent and it is disappointing. read more

Always consistent with good meals and service. Decor is really nice especially by the bar area. Steak, Fish and Burgers always good. My wife got the crabmeat cocktail which had huge portions of lump crab. It was extremely fresh and delish. read more

Never been disappointed at Fire & Oak ! Great food , great drinks, nice staff and nice atmosphere! read more

A great place for a quick business dinner, company event, or a decent place to take pop-in relatives on the spur of the moment. Drinks are great, I love their Chocolate martinis and BBQ Chicken lollipops. From the sushi bar we like the Green Dragon roll. Truffle fries are shoestring and perfectly crunchy as well as seasoned, and the service is pretty decent as well. Steaks and chicken selections are decent but nothing terribly spectacular. Parking is easy, but sometimes--on Thursdays in particular-- it's hard to get reservations or parking due to what locals call "Cougar Night". We made the mistake of coming on a Thursday for a quiet date night as it turns into a club basically, which is fine, but be forewarned if that's not your cup of tea that day. Otherwise, Thursday nights have a DJ, dancing-sorta, and packed so that it's hard to get through the crowd if you need to go to the restrooms. It's nice, local, and attached to a hotel if you are from out of town. It's really a 3.5 star rating for us. read more

A "great little gem" of a dining established housed in The Marriott's Residence Inn on Chestnut Ridge Road in Montvale, NJ. This restaurant seems to not get a lot of press, but it is indeed worth a visit. The entrees are freshly prepared using top ingredients. The plate presentations could be from any great 5 star restaurant and Chef is knowledgeable of how to do just that. The pastry creations are top notch also. You will not be disappointed dining here. The menu is not limited and you can go as casual to as elegant as you would like. Great burgers, organic. Grilled salmon over roasted beet salad was "out of this world". Would return and certainly worth a try! Can't wait to try lunch there. read more

Atmosphere is great. You forget it's attached to a hotel. Staff is great, food is great. A little pricey, but what isn't these days? We were a table of 6 and an automatic gratuity was added, which I was fine with. BUT, 22%? A bit offensive. They haven't yet charged the credit card fee to the customer, but if they do that, plus the 22%, I'd rather pass. It's cheaper to get a room and room service next door. Maybe that's why the restaurant was empty on a Saturday night. read more

The only reason I checked in here 3 times was because this restaurant was attached to my hotel and it was convenient. All my meals here were okay, and really not all the spectacular. Honestly though, I thought they were considerably overpriced for the food. If anything, you are paying for the trendy appointments. Apparently, this is a trendy, hipster place to go. The restaurant itself is dimly lit and hard to see. I was here on business, so my meals are covered by my company. Personally, I would never pay for a meal here out of pocket! Sorry, just being honest - not worth the money. read more

Fire & Oak - Rear dining room - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

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I'm not sure if Fire and Oak is good or bad. There's just nothing particularly special about it. It's like a bad houstons but a good bar restaurant. I think you also have to be in the mood for Fire and Oak. You have to want to be able to not hear the person you're dining with because of how loud the music is. But, I will say the wait staff is always pleasant! read more

Can't praise this place enough. Best burgers, best happy hour bar scene, best Sunday brunch. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but once you're in it's the best. read more

Our private party in the Oak Room for my moms retirement was amazing!!! Everything from the planning and organizing with Jessica and Joshua, to the food, drinks, service were flawless! Our party was about 40 ppl, and we chose the Cocktail Party package. At first I was worried the passed hors d'oeuvres may not be enough especially for a Saturday night at prime dinnertime, but the crudités, cheese & crackers, and passed hors d'oeuvres were plentiful and the guests were stuffed! Never had to wait long for drinks either. Everyone seemed extremely happy and pleased with the friendly and helpful staff as well. The restaurant itself is very nice too, nice decor and ambiance! read more

Good food fun Thursdays. Good place for hangout locally with friends or family. Great service ( good drinks)

Their spicy tuna roll and crab cakes are amazing!! A bit loud and noisy to carry on a decent conversation but definitely recommend their food. read more

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

The food was quite good. We came at lunch so the place was quiet and not busy. we ordered the filet mignon mushroom burger with truffle fries and the tuna steak salad. Both were delicious but the truffle fries were beyond extraordinary. The staff was also very considerate. read more

Fire & Oak - Tuna steak salad - New American Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

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Basically all a man wants out of life. Fire and Oak. Salt and Char. Fire and Flavor. That last one I embellished haha. Never dissappointing in any way, FOAK. Is the THE the place to be if you are anyone with even a small speck of importance. I mean, Tuesday, free sushi. Monday, $1 oysters. Yup. One. Dollar. I pay more to wash my hands these days. Don't even get me started on Couga....... ummm.... Come Thursday at like 11:45pm. You're welcome. Must have the cowboy ribeye and truffle fries !! read more

Excellent service and delicious food. I'm hoping they do outdoor dining for the Summer.

Great ambiance. Service is hit or miss. Great happy hour specials. Used to go often for Tuesday's Half Price Sushi deal till they started removing items from the deal. Nice spot to feel like you're in the city for the evening. read more

Had a nice dinner here the other night. I didn't think the food was anything special though. I got the salmon salad, it was good but the salmon tasted like something that I would usually prepare at home, it also tasted like it was heated up. My sister got the sushi and she said it wasn't anything great. She also ordered a starter salad which was more like an entree salad. The staff was nice and stuff but, I think I would rather prepare food at home over coming here again. read more

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

Awesome food, great location & amazing service. Would definitely recommend, if you are looking for an affordable night out, turn around this place isn't cheap but it's worth it! Beware of Thursday nights, the restaurant becomes a club for desperate wannabe housewives and married men who are looking for a quick "date". read more