amazing service, and the "willow" sandwich is one of my new favorite foods, the meal experience is…read morecalm and pleasant.

I've been coming to Zack's over 10 hears and man how it has fallen apart…read more.. I was extremely disappointed by my experience at Zack's today. The biggest issue was the hostess, who was incredibly rude and completely unaccommodating. From the moment we arrived, the attitude was dismissive and made us feel like we were inconveniencing them simply by being there. What was especially frustrating was the complete lack of willingness to accommodate a reasonable request. Instead of trying to find a solution or even communicating with us in a helpful way, the hostess came across as annoyed and unwilling to make any effort whatsoever. I understand that restaurants can be busy and that not every request can be accommodated, but there is a huge difference between saying "we're unable to do that" politely and treating customers like they are a nuisance. Unfortunately, the experience at Zack's was the latter. There are plenty of restaurants in Hoboken that manage to be busy while still treating their customers with basic courtesy and hospitality. Based on this experience, I won't be returning to Zack's and would think twice about recommending it to anyone.

Really great find, this place. Conveniently located, charming décor, friendly staff, and great…read moremenu. Lots of good, familiar options, perfect for lunch or brunch. Good for small families and groups. Thanks to all the staff, who were all nice and helpful.

This was our last night in Jersey and we had a great time…read more Great service and beautiful setting. Plenty to choose from on the menu. Appetizers were great, food was delicious. Time from ordering to table was great and we couldn't have had a better time.

One of the BEST burgers I've ever had! My husband wanted to watch the game, and so we decided to…read morego to one of the bars in Hoboken. Initially he picked a different bar, but with significantly lower reviews (3 stars). I wanted a "gastropub" so chose Moran's. I'm so happy we did! We sat at the bar since we knew we wanted to watch the game. The place was pretty full with only 2 seats open at the bar and 2 tables in the back. The bar itself isn't that large but has adequate seating. We ordered beer and cider to start and then the Moran burger and steak sandwich. These both come with either fries or a salad. We opted for fries. The burger is unlike most out there -- it has truffle mayo, arugula, Irish-style bacon, Irish cheddar, and crispy onions. OMG this was heaven! I love burgers and this ranks as one of the very best ones I've EVER had. The owner was there also serving drinks and he was so nice! Amazing pub in Hoboken! Will definitely be back!!

Came here on Saturday night and sat outside. The young blonde hostess (not sure if she even was a…read morehostess) was really rude and did not acknowledge us when we asked for a table. We weren't greeted by our server for over 20 minutes and when he finally came by he didn't introduce himself or say hello. He said "what do you want?" which is simply rude. They took over 20 minutes to buss our table and never refilled our waters after we kindly asked. Drinks were very watered down. The only saving grace was the Moran's Burger, it was a really unique flavor and was cooked perfectly. Although it was very salty it tasted great. Overall service was terrible I will not be back there was no urgency of the employees, the place looked to be understaffed, and bad attitudes from everyone we encountered.

We were out for a walk and looking to stop somewhere for a snack, so we decided to give Onieals a…read moretry. Since my last visit, I had only ventured there once for a drink, but it had been far from a first choice. I loved that they had live music and a casual vibe, but my past culinary experience had been a letdown. However, I was very pleasantly surprised on my recent excursion. We grabbed seats at the rustic bar and enjoyed friendly service and pints of Kane Head High, my favorite beer. The crisp, refreshing brew went well with my cup of Chicken Noodle Soup. While that might sound like an odd "snack", I selected it because it was one of the few appetizers on the menu that was not fried. The broth seemed to interestingly be made of tomatoes and potentially other vegetables. It was packed with large, spiral noodles, shredded chicken, and fresh spinach. It was an interesting rendition for sure, but it was also very tasty, despite the fact that it was rather greasy. I was also bummed that it did not have more chicken and that it had not been served with any crackers. Oh well! Overall, it at least had left me with a much better impression than my last trip had.

Onieals 343 Park Ave…read more Hoboken, NJ 07030 Penne Alla Vodka Appetizer The pasta was cooked al dente with chunks of plum tomatoes and smothered in a spicy vodka sauce. It's a win-win if you have this starter as is or with shredded mozzarella cheese. If you prefer a larger portion, this serving is also available as an entree. #hobokennj #hoboken #franksinatrastown #onieals #oniealshoboken #penneallavodka

We had a reservation for Martha's for dinner on a weekend. Because its downtown Hoboken expect…read morestreet parking! The ambiance is nice and has tons of seating. It's a cute spot. Service was a little slow but it wasn't a big deal. We got the baja shrimp tacos as an app which were delicious. Then for entrees we got sausage fusilli calabrese pasta with the garlic bread (paid extra) and Martha's burger. Burger was average but the pasta was good. Overall I wasn't blown away by the place but it's a good spot to keep in mind if needed.

Really pleasant neighborhood space…read more Decent selection of draft beer, a few of them local. Served in tiny glasses. Noticed the same thing with wine pourings; tiny glasses / tiny pours. We were there as happy hour ended, so perhaps it was a happy hour thing, but was left with the impression they were a tiny pour establishment. Had heard that their crispy cauliflower nuggets were a specialty, so gave them a try. Very pleasant. Light breading, good crunch, great flavor. Recommend, and would be surprised if we ever came and didn't order. Split a house salad. Good and plenty to share. Just a bit inconvenient to try to split at the table on to small plates. No fresh utensils between courses. Wait person just moved the forks and knifes off the plates back onto the table as they removed the empty plates. Something I've always found off putting and cheap at what otherwise seems a nice restaurant. Wife got the steak frites, which was clearly the best dinner choice. Nice sized piece of well charred hangar steak with a good pile of wonderfully crispy fries. I got the sausage fusilli calabrese. Some chunks of really tasty house made sausage. The pasta appeared to be house made as well; long strands though without the usual fusilli curliness. Honestly, they tasted fine, but looked very much like a bowl of pasta earthworms. If the pasta shape is adjusted, I might recommend or order again. A nice comfortable place with a few opportunities for improvement.

I came here with my daughter for Mother's Day. I had already visited the restaurant prior and fell…read morein love with it so I had to bring my daughter we got there early so we sat at the bar so I missed a Mother's Day gift that they were given out haha but it's OK. We started off with the Caesar salad, which was very good and we also had the chicken Parm in vodka sauce, which was delicious and we share a bottle of Rioja, which was pretty good and they gave us a dessert on the house which was tiramisu it was good. The ambience is very cozy and warm which I like. I will definitely be coming back.

Great neighborhood spot…read more Service was great all night and just the right amount of attention Food was amazing and our group was largely pasta dishes and got to try a bite of each All different and very flavorful We would come back next time we are near

My review is for Flour, the full-service restaurant attached to The Pizza Shop, a takeout spot. I…read morehad been eager to try their pies, as well as their full meals, but only just made it to their dimly lit, hip and happening main dining room. The space was not large, but they really made the most of it, offering a decent number of tables with reasonable space between them. My friend and I were quickly seated and immediately greeted by a charming server that opened our bottle of wine (it's BYO) and offered us still or sparkling water. I had read in other reviews that you had to pay for water, so I was not surprised by the $6 bottle of Saratoga that wound up on our bill. In addition to our engaging server and the happening atmosphere, the food was similarly incredible. We decided to order a load of things to share, so that we could try a greater variety. We started with two appetizers that were seasonal Spring additions to the menu. The Hamachi Crudo included five thickly-sliced, tender pieces of Japanese yellowtail sitting in a broth of rhubarb aguachile and topped with white strawberries and basil seeds. It was an unique blend that we would not have expected to work, but boy was it delicious! The sweet toppings infused a load of flavor into an otherwise mild fish. We also enjoyed the Fava-mole, a creamy puree of fava beans studded with balls of hand-pulled mozzarella and pea tendrils, all drizzled with zesty ramp oil. I had not been sure what to expect from the dish, but it offered fresh, bright garden flavors. We also decided to share a pasta course and an entree. The Fettuccini was tossed with spring truffles and maitakes in a light, yet heavily aromatic, wild mushroom cream sauce. It was one of the best dishes I had had in quite some time. Then, as we were waiting on our seafood entree, we received a second pasta, courtesy of the Chef. I had mentioned that I had heard rave reviews about Flour from a server at Heirloom Kitchen, a top NJ restaurant. Apparently, our waiter had let the Chef know about that glowing praise, and the kitchen further verified that positivity with the generous gesture. In fact, they wound up sending out the Linguine with white clam sauce, razor clams, and wild ramps, the other dish about which I had been most curious anyway. Well, it was another winner! It was garlicky, herbaceous, and rich with flavors of the sea. Speaking of seafood, we next received the Branzino 'Bahn mi', a perfectly cooked piece of Mediterranean sea bass with Vietnamese sausage and pickled vegetables. The branzino's crispy skin and flaky, moist interior were excellent, and we loved all of the other smoky and briny flavors on the plate. After all of that excellent food, we would have loved to try one of their appealing desserts, but we were just too full. Between the ambiance, welcoming vibe, and delicious cuisine, our Flour experience was simply divine! It has now became one of my favorite restaurants in the area, and I cannot wait to try their pizza at some point as well.

I came with a small group on a Tuesday night. We started off by sharing the whipped ricotta and the…read moreHamachi crudo. I was a big fan of both, especially the ricotta, which was so incredibly creamy. For the mains, everyone's fresh-made pasta was excellent. I ordered the Mexican street corn, which was unique, flavorful, and delicious. I also tried some of the spicy rigatoni and loved it. We ended the night with the s'mores dessert, which was rich and chocolatey. Also, the fact that the restaurant is BYOB is a huge plus! The only downside was that I lost an item during our visit. I had a really hard time finding their contact information online, so I had to go back in person to ask about it, which was a bit annoying. Ultimately, they weren't able to recover it, but the food itself was still outstanding.

I came by for an early dinner and was seated immediately. I love the seating areas and in…read moreparticular the window seating looking out to the street. For the appetizer I had the home made meatball and for the entree I had the avocado & shrimp salad. Both were very good. Attached is a photo of both of them. They have a good looking bar area but I did not have any alcohol whilst there. Will come again

Came for a friends birthday dinner back in November and we had a great time! Super vibey place…read moreperfect for a night out, but we went on a weekday. The pesto rigatoni was super good, I had leftovers for the next day. The server knew we had a birthday in the group and was being kind and accommodating to us. I hear that it's super fun at night so I'll have to come back!

Classic neighborhood spot. We went on a Sunday around noon as a party of three without reservation,…read moreput our name on the waiting list, and were seated in about 20-25 min, which wasn't bad at all. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We started with the French onion soup, although it arrived at the same time as our entrees instead of beforehand. Even so, it ended up being my favorite dish of the meal. Rich and flavorful. For my entree, I ordered the steak and eggs. It was decent, but the quality of the steak wasn't quite what I expected. My mom had the chicken salad, which she said was satisfying, and my husband ordered the eggs, ham, toast and French fries, a solid classic breakfast that he enjoyed. We also had a side of bacon that were tasty and crunchy just I liked them. Overall, Elysian Cafe had a cozy neighborhood atmosphere and good service that makes it a pleasant place to spend a.weekend brunch. That said, I found some of the food to be underwhelming. If you're looking for a charming local bistro, it's worth a visit, but if your main priority is exceptional food, there are stronger brunch options in Hoboken .

We went here for a special event with a tasting menu and wine pairing and had so much fun…read more The vibes of the place are great and there is a combination of modern pub with some classic design elements and molding on the walls and ceiling. The menu we had was specific to the tasting even but all made by the same everyday chef. The first course was white asparagus with a hollandaise sauce and that was so tender and delicious but light enough that I wasn't full at all. The second course was halibut with risotto and crab and there was so much meatiness. It was my favorite place and the flavors went so well together. Next was grilled oysters and I've never liked oysters but these were amazing! The bacon and breadcrumbs that had a slight lemon flavor went so well with the oysters. Next was lamb loin with stewed white beans and carrots. The lamb was medium rare, I could have skipped the beans but that's me. Dessert was a strawberry Terrine which was full of fresh and authentic strawberry flavor. I would come back and try their normal menu and also do a tasting again as it was delicious and reasonably priced.

This. Place. Is. Beautiful! The decor just takes you in immediately. They have a dj spinning in the…read morecorner with some nice tunes. We ordered some pineapple mimosas to start and pretty tasty. Had to go ahead and try the brunch board which is packed with a bit of everything: pancakes, waffles, French toast, berries, bacon and sausage. What a beautiful display of delicious food. Couldn't wait to dive in! It. Was. Amazing! I ate my heart out for sure. Had to follow up with some dancing to work a bit of it off! The service was delightful and quick although we weren't in a hurry. The Lola is definitely a go to whenever I visit Jersey City!

My best friend chose The Lola for our monthly outing which happened to fall on National Girlfriends…read moreDay. The Lola was chosen because it boasted water-front dining and a bottomless mimosa brunch. We make our reservation for 6 to accommodate for brunch hours and the 90 minute seating limit. I was fortunate to find nearby metered street parking just ahead of DelFrisco's Grille. I entered to find all but one of the party seated at the bar. We were informed the entire party had to be present to be seated. I countered the hostess, noting we had a quorum (and a timeframe) but was assured our time did not begin until after we were seated. I returned to the bar and made eye contact with several of the attractive bartenders, however, I was never offered a beverage. Not even water. Shortly thereafter the hostess made an accommodation and allowed our table to be seated minus the late guest. The ambiance was chic and fun, we conversed while we waited to be served which took awhile. It is important to note the bottomless mimosa brunch has a set limited menu. Also, the entire party must opt in. My girlfriends seemed to enjoy the variety of beverage flavors and choices, (i.e. peach Bellini, regular mimosas, sangria). The census of the table was the food was fair.