I've been enjoying Fitzgerald's for years now and their new chief is fantastic. They've been managing physical distancing dining well during the pandemic. I'm looking forward to my next meal (this Thursday night). The bar tenders are like old friends. read more

I've been going to Fitzgerald's for many years. Friendly staff, dedicated owners. The Buffalo chicken wrap is the best in New Jersey. Great place to have a beer with friends and dinner with the wife. Would recommend Fitzgerald's to anyone. Keep up the great service and fantastic food. read more

My boyfriend and I have been to Fitzgeralds two times in the last month. When we first went it was great! From apps to the drinks to the entree. I had the pasta and raves about it. We went back this weekend and have never been more disappointed with food and service. We started with mozz sticks and wings. The mozzarella sticks were so soggy and had the most bizzare taste to them. The wings were good. Next our main dishes. We had the ribs, Fitzgerald burger and the meatloaf. I will say the meatloaf dinner was good. Great flavor that the meat and the potatoes. The ribs were the absolute worst. Externally dry and rock hard. We took one bite each and left the full plate. The burger was also below average. The service was extremely poor where we were left sitting for 25 minutes with the server missing. We had to ask someone just walking around where she went and they had no idea so he had to close us out. $100 for a poor lunch. Drinks are good to for drinks and drinks only. read more

This is the perfect place to come when you want cozy. Great food, great bar staff. I love coming here. read more

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Fitzgerald's is doing itself proud during the pandemic. The family-style meals are absolutely delicious. True comfort food which we need right now! They have also expanded the a la carte menue which offers many favorite, and they are selling beer and wine, too! Highly recommend! Pro tip: call early before they sell out. read more

We love Fitzgeralds's! The dining room is family friendly and we certainly appreciate that. The service is always great, the staff is friendly and the place is clean. Emily is our favorite server and she cares enough to remember our usual orders. It's also a great place for date night, Sunday brunch with the girls and I know they rent out space for private parties. I've not rented it out, but I'm sure it's just as good as everything else they do. Whatever you do...DO NOT TRY THE CARAMEL CAKE. It's highly addicting and you may be tempted to stop by DAILY to get more. Don't say I didn't warn you!! (Just in case you didn't catch the sarcasm: Try it. It's amazing!) read more

Best local place in the area. The service is wonderful, the drinks are fun and the food is always delicious. The best part is most nights it's not overly crowded for such a hidden gem. read more

Ate here recently for first time. Food was excellent. Nice outdoor seating. Seemed like good safety was being followed. Waiter was a professional. Was a real pleasure to have dinner. I thought the food was head and shoulders better than your average pub food. Will definitely be back. read more

Let me start off by saying that I was STOKED to go to this place even after reading all the reviews. It is in walking distance to my apartment and they have a little front patio where you can dine al fresco and even bring your dog as long as it's friendly and calm. It was a rainy day so we decided to just go inside for drinks and apps. The place is like an upscale dive bar with really nice decor and a welcoming environment. We came in for Happy Hour and our bartender Steve was great! their happy hour is actually pretty decent, $5 beers, $6 select wines and $8 cocktails. We were seating at the bar and decided to order mussels and this is just where the rest of the experience goes downhill. First, the sauce the mussels came with was delicious! however, every other mussel tasted like a dirty beach bathroom (no joke). I will usually devour a serving of mussels by myself and this time neither me nor my boyfriend could stomach more than a couple. (We were also surpirsed to see that when our Bartender cleared our plates, and the whole order of mussels was still there, that he didnt address it and/or ask us if everything was ok) We proceeded to look at their menu, and literally, their prices are outrageous...SPECIALLY with Montclair having so many great places up the block, Fitzgerald's should really reconsider their prices....$16 for a burger? not even Midtown charges you that, and $15 for wings? WINGS?! I personally think it's semi-ridiculous. Specially after our mussel experience, i will not be dishing out $15 for wings. However, around 7pm, they had a small jazz band come in that was really great! We definitely will be back for Happy Hour and to enjoy the patio with our puppy one day, but this is not a place we'll be dining at. read more

Went for a friend' s repast. They did a very nice job. I'dve never been here before. This was one of their favorite places. I hope to co e back and order a meal. read more

A beautiful bar especially during the holidays.. Great atmosphere.. Only bar in the town. Next to police station. read more

If you enjoy mediocrity this is the place for you. Don't misunderstand, it's OK, just nuthin special.

Came for lunch with our kids and left disappointed in the food quality. Beer list has a nice mix of local beers and your standard fare. My "medium" burger was under cooked and the kids menu lacked chicken fingers or pizza read more

Fitzgerald's 1928 - Kids menu chicken fingers - American Near Me - Glen Ridge, New Jersey

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I have to say I'm surprised by the very mixed reviews for this place. I have been there a half dozen times or so since I moved to town in September, and have always been happy. I've tried several appetizers and entrees and they were all pretty yummy, and service has been adequate at worst. The bar gets crowded during sporting events and after work (it's on the way home from the train station for a lot of people), but you probably only need a reservation for a holiday or a large party. It's definitely worth checking out and forming your own opinion. read more

I want to love Fitzgerald's because, well, it's really the only place in town but lately the food has just been too inconsistent. Some days they nail it, some days they don't. And it's not cheap so it would be nice if they paid more attention to the quality of their food. I will say, their new bartender makes a really tasty Mojito and on a good day the Caramelized Onion Stone Pie is a winner, on a bad day it's just bland. read more

Visited for the first time on a summer Tuesday night, around 8 pm. Walked inside and aside from a few people at the bar the restaurant seemed empty. My friend and I decided to sit out front on their adorable patio. We had the patio to ourselves the whole time. The staff from our hostess to our server were amazing (wish I remembered their names). I really enjoyed a special, crab nachos. I asked for no chorizo on the nachos and was given extra carb without asking for it. My friend really enjoyed her burger. I will be back! read more

First the service. Steve the bartender, mad cool and I appreciate his efforts to fix the problems with more beer. Thank you and rock on! Second, the food. Absolute crap. I will break it down. My husband and I ordered the 1928 wings which were quite good, I will give the kitchen that. We both ordered the lamb burgers and that is when things got bad to worse. The burger looked great on the plate but tasted like a big patty of salt. The burger was so salty that I could only take two bites and I sent it back. My husband was a trooper and ate his. I proceeded to order the crab cakes as a replacement. Now being in the food industry for over 20 years, I know crab cakes should only take 5 to 8 minutes from sauté pan to a complete plate, well not there. I waited over 15 minutes for another over salted entree with the lamest garnish I have ever seen on a plate. Frozen corn thrown on top of wilted arugula, on top of badly seasoned mayo sauce is not a garnish. Corn and arugula are in season, therefore that garnish should have been rock star but no it was bland and useless. After choking down the one lousy crab cake, I was just done. The beer was great, thank you Steve, but no amount of alcohol could save me from one of the worse two meals I have ever had in my life. P.S. Putting the so called "spicy sauce" under the garnish defeats the purpose of using for the crab cakes. Put it in a different dish or in a edible garnish so people can see it. Also, maybe roast the frozen corn first and then mix it with the greens with some kind of light citrus dressing to go with the seafood. Oh and fresh herbs and spices are your friends, use them. read more

Steve and Marisa are both quick and competent bar tenders. i'll definitely be back for the friendly staff and atmosphere!

Typical local Irish Pub that tries to be a little different. Nice outdoor seating area right on the st. Didn't go for dinner so cannot comment on food. Went later in the evening for 1 drink. Local crowd. Bartender is ok. Beer selection is not my cup of tea. Recommended for a drink or 2. Not an all night affair. They did have a small band playing inside. read more

Good place for a drink. That's about all. This place has the worst food. They won't change the menu or get a new chef. It's such an easy fix and they won't do it. The coconut shrimp looked like it was straight from Dennys! Pathetic little shrimp with no coconut and completely bland. Unseasoned meatloaf, bland potatoes. Completely overpriced for how bad the food is. read more

This is the second birthday celebration the family has held at Fitzgeralds. The staff was wonderful , very helpful and accomandating for requests. Food was delicious and we'll presented for a big crowd.Paul Brewster was very easy to work with planning the event. read more

Came to Fitzgerald's for a company Christmas Party. The food was great and I think most went back for seconds. There was enough variety for everyone to pick something they liked. The back room was just enough space and the staff was prompt in keeping the tables clean and free of used dishes. We had the party room from 8p-11p and we still had about a table left of people lingering and finishing up drinks around 10p- however, they were packing up tables, rolling them out of the room and we all felt about forced to leave early. Wished they would have waited until 11 to start cleaning up.. read more

I'm local, so this was especially disappointing! Mediocre swordfish dish - for $25, I expect a special to be special - wasn't. Had to ask for bread - after dinner, when I realized there was a bread plate unused. 2 stars over 1, b/c the Chardonnay worked for me on the lovely outdoor patio. read more

This place has a great atmosphere, centrally located in Glen Ridge, and draws a great crowd. The bar is a nice layout with TVs for watching the game. The food and service is mediocre especially when factoring the price. Service has improved since it's opening but the food hasn't. It's not bad it's just not worth the price. read more

I really like this place. It's worth visiting repeatedly to get to know exactly what you like and don't like. The beer selection is pretty good though the cocktails can range from good to okay. Half priced appetizers at happy hour are a win with my favorite being the caramelized onion pizza. The quesadillas also do the trick and are very tasty. Some of the other appetizers are a bit on the small side, though still good. The lobster mac and cheese is so-so. Ambiance is lovely; this is a great after work and regular hangout spot. read more

Fitzgerald's 1928 - Fish taco - American Near Me - Glen Ridge, New Jersey

We went for a meeting of our running club. Food was great(they made a platter for our meeting. I did see Some of the other diner's food&the crab cakes looked especially yummy. Will definitely try the dinner soon. Really cute place!! read more

Wow. So not impressed with the food. Chef seriously needs to respect and use the basics: salt and pepper What we ordered: Lamb burger- so little meat (under seasoned) to bread ratio. Asked for medium. Got well done. Dry and flavorless. So little yogurt sauce - they had to bring more. Sent it back. It was not at all Mediterranean flavored, and tasted just like beef. The French fries on the platter rocked, but they took those back, too. Eggplant stuffed with goat cheese- under seasoned. Too much tomato sauce on top. Lost the crunch factor. It is deep fried, after all... Highly recommend asking for your sauce on the side. 1928 wings- buffalo style. Only thing we got that was seasoned. Marred by flabby skin. I don't know about you, but I hate flabby skin on wings! Meatloaf- house special - and I see why. It was the only redeeming platter on our table! Nice texture. Good taste. Comes with mashed potatoes (real? They have some skin in them) and a veggie. In our case, broccoli. Chef seemed annoyed and not accommodating at all. When I mentioned that the lamb didn't taste like lamb, he snarled "I guarantee it's 100% ground lamb. I can show you! You want me to take it? You don't have to eat it." The server was on her first day. I don't remember her name but she was sweet and accommodating. She is slight and wore glasses. Sweet lady. She offered to give us a free dessert and apologized many times, but we were done with that place and won't be back. Even though I can afford it, It's too expensive a place to leave disappointed... Especially near Montclair, where there are so many great restaurants. read more

This is my most favorite place to eat! The food the staff the ambiance all are perfect for a quick bite or a leisurely Easter Brunch. read more

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Always a great experience when my wife & I make it over to Fitzgerald's. We found this place by accident & fell in love. Have had dinner here a few times & each time is just as good as the first. Steaks, Pork Chops, Soups & Salads - All Great! Looking forward to checking out brunch in a few weeks for an event our family has planned there. Keep it up guys! read more

Went for some post work cocktails and beers. Had some wings and soup, all was good. Excellent service and a nice selection of beers and cocktails. read more

Fitzgerald's 1928 - Outdoor Patio - American Near Me - Glen Ridge, New Jersey

Had my boyfriend's mother's 60th Bday brunch here on Sunday. It was a fairly large group (14) and we all had a good time. Our servers were pretty quick with drink orders and we all had the $16.00 brunch special which included your entree, coffee/tea, and a cocktail. Even with wait time (for some latecomers in our party) and the size of our party, all our food came out pretty quickly and there wasn't too much time to wait. The restuarant is pretty too- the nice molded ceilings and simple decor makes it feel very 'neighborhoody' (and it is the only restuarant in Glen Ridge!). My boyfriend's family has been going here since it's opened and they always have a good time. Since it was absolutely beautiful Sunday morning, all the windows and doors were open- very airy and bright. For eats, I had the breakfast pizza which was flat bread with cheese, shallots, potatoes, and eggs. Very rich and filing, piping hot when it came out. Boyfriend and his sis had the standard fare of bacon and eggs, and the rest of the party had either the Eggs Benedict or the special Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict. Both dishes looked really good, and I half almost wanted to change my order. Towards the end of our meal, a large party (like 20+) came in and they shut down the inside for this private party. They did not though try to usher us out and let us sit and enjoy. The outdoor tables were still open to the public though. Good times, would definitely return for another brunch. Also seems very popular for groups, as there was another large party of ladies (possible wedding shower thingie) and other families. read more

I found this restaurant on Yelp. And I loved it. Yeah, it's a little pricey, but the food was really good and FRESH. I love the flight of craft beers you can get. The decor is great and the music playing was nice and relaxing. They have vegan plates that even non-vegan people (myself included) will love. Food was great, service was great, staff was accommodating and answers all questions for us and even offered to create a special dish for my boyfriend (because he's so picky). GET THE BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP! It's wrapped with GRILLED PIZZA DOUGH! I will definitely go back! read more

Been going to Fitzgerald's since it opened. Has alway been a great spot. Great food, very friendly staff. Atmosphere is great for a nice sit down dinner or just some good drinks with friends. They've been so accommodating through out this pandemic, with to-go meals/drinks, and making you feel safe to go have a beer somewhere other than your living room. read more

1st off Steve the bartender is a class act, very warm and courteous and makes a fine drink. However, I was very disappointed with my meal. I ordered the lamb burger. I advise the chef and owners to go to the Breslin in the Ace hotel in NYC and order one. Yours didn't even taste half as good. I was by myself so I chose to eat at the bar. Here's what confuses me. Table service has their meals delivered to the table by a server. But bar ordered food is delivered to the service area of the bar. So, my food sat there for several minutes, because the bartender was busy mixing drinks. My food was barely warm when I got it. Not impressed. In the future I'll stick with just having a drink and eat somewhere else. read more

Pretty middle of the road. I have had some nice brunches here when it is quiet and some mediocre dinners here when it's packed. The service was bad the last time I was there. The food wasn't much better. Though I have to say the wings with the asian sauce are great. The fries they come with on the other hand are terrible. Burger is decent. Stays a middle of the road review because I have had better meals and I hope it is better the next time. read more

Had chicken nacho dish, not 1 piece of chicken. Ordered their known meatloaf...who puts a spice that taste like curry or cumin in old fashioned meat loaf?! Ugh! Music that was playing was painful 1970's funk. Really?! How about some.good dinner music jazz or some other cool chill choice. Been going there for yrs. Food and place changing. I'm over it. Time to move on. read more

Went there for Mother's Day Brunch. I ordered Steak and eggs, Steak I asked for Medium, it came out mooing still I requested they take it back and cook it more. Got it back Still as rare as rare could be. My daughter and husband got Eggs Benedict, English Muffins weren't cooked, Hollandaise sauce had way too much lemon and the Orange wedge they put on plate had an overwhelming taste of garlic. We also got Bloody Mary's and they were the worst ever made. Waitress Brittany was nice an apologetic taking one meal off the bill. The bill was still over $80 bucks and the food got all of us sick. Then we had a baby with us 11 months old they wanted to charge the $22 brunch fee. For 2 scrambled eggs. Service was horrible. We used to go for Brunch on Mother's Day every year but never will I waste my money or time. Suggestion to the owners: Hire chefs that actually know how to cook whats on the menu and a bartender that can't mess up a Bloody Mary or Mimosa....... I'd Pass on this restaruant. read more

Sidecar: Customer Beware It took MY 2 emails and My 2 phone calls to get Fitzgerald's to send their SideCar Event menu to me. even then,....The woman said, "I'm not sure, we can't release the catering menu without approval." Very frustrating and it's NOT my problem if their "manager is on the road". Fitzgerald's is a Glen Ridge bar with a convenient location and gets 1 star. Customer Feedback for food and service: 1) Food for 1 table did NOT arrive at 1 time for a group of 6. Several people didn't receive food until at least 5 minutes after others were eating. 2) A primary ingredient within a food order was left out. It wasn't until I questioned "Where's the avocados in the fajita?" that I was told "we don't have any." 3) Fitzgerald's staff did NOT respond to my multiple Event requests online & phone. 4) Fitzgerald's staff did NOT provide a Sidekick Catering Menu when requested. 5) When I I expressed the above feedback (in lighter version), the Fitzgerald's manager emailed the following - "probably best you find another venue, I don't think we can make you happy." This lack of managerial response shows me that my concerns about Fitzgerald's and the Sidekick are their norm. Things are upside down and manager doesn't care. I'm a Fitsgerald's neighbor. Sadly, this restaurant has become complacent with lack of service and response. Expect a bar. read more

Cold night in Glen Ridge but warm reception at Fitzgerald's. Bare tender and waitress were top notch as was the grilled salmon. The reason for the meeting was to hatch another co-Ed youth flag rugby team. read more

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3 1/2 stars, tops. Decor is 5 stars. Service is a solid 4 stars. Food is 2 1/2 at best. Earlier this week, I had a piece of catfish that , no kidding, was clearly freezer-burnt before they served it to me as part of a $21/plate 'special'. Get the food right and the marks will rise. Otherwise, plan for disappointment if you're coming to dine -- at least then you won't be disappointed by the food. read more