We had our nonprofit anniversary party here which surpassed all of my expectations! The suburban area threw me off completely, as I expected a more divey, mom-and-pop situation. As we entered, I totally dig the modern, retro feel with the ample amount of space for our guests. Their bartender and cocktail section was on point too! read more

We ate in the garden out back and it was so cute. Felt like I was dining in someone's backyard. I got deviled eggs as an app because I just love deviled eggs and it was great. The service was pleasant and overall I had a lovely time. Def worth it. read more

Gus' Last Word - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

A solid spot for elevated bar food with a welcoming neighborhood vibe. Hit up their happy hour for some seriously good wings - we tried both the classic buffalo and garlic parmesan. The wings were perfectly crispy outside, juicy inside, and generously sauced. Their cheeseburger was also on point - cooked exactly as ordered with a nicely toasted bun. The bartender could use a personality upgrade and wasn't the quickest, but honestly, it didn't dampen our experience. The casual atmosphere and quality food more than made up for it. Ambiance: 4/5 (Casual, comfortable neighborhood feel) Food: 4.5/5 (Wings are the star) Service: 3/5 (Slow but functional) read more

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So I went again today and stopped by for cocktails and food to go! Vibes were awesome as expected. Same bartender and he was great. Tonight's manager (Thursday, 6/29) was perfect! Great attitude, professional and all the way just amazing vibes!! This is my spot !! Thank you read more

Gus' Last Word - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

This restaurant has a new name and new owner. Now called The Ridge House. Stopped in for drinks only , came from a party so it was late. Owner was great, the place is still a work in progress but it's coming along nicely. They have a GREAT outdoor area. So nice!! Beautiful space. Look forward to coming back to try the food. Great for families or even a friend/date night out. Definitely stop in and give it a try!! read more

The service here is just unfortunately very very slow. There was a wait for getting seated (the worker did not come out for a while) and there was such a long wait for the food - I sat down at 1:40 for brunch on a Saturday and the food final arrived at 2:30 We asked two waiters about our order and still had to wait for an answer. And the restaurant was not even full. Someone came out to apologize about our food which was more reassuring and they ended up giving us a discount but still disappointed about my experience - just wished our waiter checked in with us more because we had to flag down another waiter to tell them about our situation. But on another note, loved the holiday decor! read more

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The snowy weather didn't stop this mom foursome from enjoying a Gal-entine/Mardi Gras night out. The place has a great atmosphere, warm and inviting. You definitely feel like you're visiting a friend's house. Our waiter, Andrew was amazing. Made great suggestions, was attentive but gave us plenty of space to enjoy our night out. Unfortunately the advertised jazz music was not present as I'm sure with the snow, things got changed up. But Andrew made sure we still got some Mardi Gras beads to end our night with some fun. We had drinks and appetizers from both the special Mardi Gras menu and the regular menu. Food was delicious and drinks were spot on! Looking forward to coming back again to this local watering hole! read more

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5 stars for ambiance - decor was nostalgic and sparked tremendous joy 4 stars for food 2 stars for service So we made a reservation for brunch and were super excited. Walked in and was in awe, the place looked like it was from a Christmas movie. Sat down and placed our orders. Our appetizer nachos was brought out. As we started eating, we realized that we didn't have any napkins. Our server did not check in on us for 15 minutes until the main meal was brought out. We asked for drink refills, more ketchup for my kids chicken fingers and napkins. All were brought out quickly. We ate our main meal - delicious. Some egg dish for my husband and the chicken and waffles for me. Omg were they delicious. My daughter stole a waffle and didn't even complain about the hot honey on it, that's how good they were. We then sat there while we waited for our bill and a box. We kept waiting. Finally got it. Then waited some more. What I assume was the manager walked over and took our bill and payment finally. We were just again talking about the place and how nice it was and my husband goes "oh wow, I think they brought me the wrong food". Low and behold, he ordered the cheesy scramble but was brought out juevos rancheros. He was starving and must not have realized, so he just dug in . Said they were very good, but clearly not what he wanted or ordered. Honestly, our server was inattentive and lackluster when compared to the atmosphere of the restaurant. But it wasn't a dealbreaker. I left there happy and look forward to going again! read more

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Love coming to their Christmas-themed bar every year. The drinks are always on point and the food is yummy. Of course the best part is the festive and cheery decor and friendly service. Will most definitely be back next year! read more

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3rd times a charm. took my friend here as a wedding gift. glad we made reservations because at a friday night, the place was packed. deviled eggs were green this time, and still hit the spot. the corn dip with pita is an absolutely must get. heres the thing, we asked for more pita and we got charged i think around $4 so keep that in mind. they should just add more to the plate instead of veggies because this was addicting! churros were disappointing, but i wouldnt get them again. they were too hard and over baked. chicken sandwich is a must get. well worth it. a little messy, but tasty and hit the spot. not spicy! my friend got the shrimp poboy and loved it. the gin drinks are tasty! about $15, but pretty. read more

Perfect date night/double date night spot! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and spent an entire evening here, from happy hour, dinner, all the way to the live music. The service was great, the food was tasty, and the live music was what made this place really special. The outdoor seating is beautiful and not to be missed! Drinks were on point. Can't wait to be back. read more

All I have to say is that I had SO MUCH FUN! I was lucky enough to visit during the holiday season, and the Christmas decor is done by a company named Miracle. It was simply amazing. I loved the Christmas themed drink I got a, Christmapolitan. It was pretty strong. For dinner I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich and it was delicious. Next year I definitely want to head back with my kiddos. I heard there is a Santa lunch and the setting here is just perfect. I HIGHLY recommend this experience. read more

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Street parking. They recommend reservations but there were plenty of tables available when i came. You can also sit by the bar. We all ordered devil eggs for an appetizer and the burger of the week, bison burger with cheese, mushrooms, and secret sauce. Meal comes with a side of fries or salad. Overall the food was good, nice location and at times they have live music. read more

Gus' Last Word - Burger of the week - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

I have been to Gus' a few times and had a pretty good experience. The decor is what gets me as I love the 60s vibe. The drinks are really great and you cannot beat the price. The bartenders are personable and happy to serve and speak to the customers at the bar. However, the are not as boozy as I would like unless you are getting a drink made wholly of liquor. It usually takes about 2-3 three drinks to feel a buzz. However, they are very tasty. The food is standard fair and lacks a little bit of excitement if I am being honest, but it is still good for the type of food it is. Also, I feel like their menu is kind of all over the place on cuisine level, making it hard to do one type of dish exceptionally well. My biggest complaint is that one weekends they have live music that is so loud that you cannot hear the conversations you're having with people you are there with. I am saying this having been sitting on the side of the bar by the entry way and still having to scream to speak to my friends. It's a good place to go randomly for a drink, but there are better places in the area food wise. read more

Gus' Last Word - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

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So I would just like to preface this review with a disclaimer - I totally adore Skopos Hospitality and the restaurants they own. The decor in each restaurant has such an amazing personality and I appreciate all the hard work that goes into creating these beautiful restaurants. I've been a fan of the Borrow House and Cowins for years and I was SO excited to hear Gus' was coming to Wood-Ridge right by little ol' me! I have since been to Gus' a handful of times. I go mostly to sit at the bar for drinks and small bites. The drinks are always top notch. The bartenders really know how to mix a drink. I also appreciate their rotating beer menu and all the different options they provide. Drinks and ambiance definitely get 5 stars from me. The last time I went it was with a party of seven and I think that's where things maybe went awry? We placed out drink order and they came out in a timely fashion. We then ordered two appetizers and our meals. We were enjoying our drinks and company but began to notice that it was taking quite some time to get our food. My kids started to complain about how hungry they were. The table of four that came after us received their food before we even got our appetizers and were long gone before our entrees arrived. I however did enjoy the meatballs and brussels sprouts appetizers. Very flavorful! I split a pizza with my sister and that was good too. Surprisingly my son's mac and cheese was not good at all. The noodles were SO soft and it was SO bland. He did enjoy my pizza though. It was just a bit disappointing to have to wait so long for our food and to have no one acknowledge that it was taking quite some time. I am certainly not looking for comps! Just a little, sorry it's taking so long, the kitchen is a bit backed up. Which I don't think it could have been because it was a Wednesday evening and not crowded at all. Two of our guests had a long drive home and my kids were slowly losing energy, but in the end, everyone else enjoyed their food and the vibe of Gus'. read more

Miracle on Valley at Gus' Last Word - Christmas Edition When my boyfriend and I walked in we were told that in order to get a table we needed to join the waitlist and we did however we asked if we could get a drink at the bar until we got called and thankfully they said yes. It didn't take too long for us to find seats by the bar area which was great. Last year we had done a few Miracle pop-up bars for Christmas and really enjoyed the Christmas decor and drinks. This pop up to be precise was beautifully decorated where each corner you would turn you would notice so many little nice touches of Christmas decor. The decor definitely gets a 5/5 rating. The service itself was not the best! The waiter took forever to take our drink order even when the bar area wasn't crowded during the time we went. And once placing our drink order, the drinks took forever to come and the same went with getting the check LOL! Service gets a 2/5 rating :( As for the drinks themselves, I wish the cups were more Christmasy. The drinks themselves were decent, I've definitely had better last year. I also didn't like that the host said it was a 2-3 hour wait when there were several tables available, I guess they don't want to make money?! Overall, I'm not certain I would recommend this Miracle pop-up. read more

Gus' Last Word - Unicorn drink had Gin and the other drink had Mescal - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

Gus Last Word turned into a Winter wonderland! As soon as you pull up to the front door you are hit with those special Christmas vibes. The decorations, music and lighting is all so comforting. If you're a fan of the holidays, please check this place out. The specialty drinks are priced appropriately and definitely are worth it. For food we just did a bunch of appetizers. The pigs in a blanket were our favorite. All the sauces were on point. Our server was really nice and helpful with guiding us through the different options. read more

Gus' Last Word - Wings - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

Really great experience. Came 12:30 On a Sunday. Not crowded. Very cute inside. Music was being set up. We got mimosas and Bellinis (yum!). They had a generous pour. Deviled eggs were delish (I just wish there were more than 4 halves!). Buffalo wings were delicious; not over fried and perfectly sauced/seasoned (light). Prosciutto parm pizza was amazing especially with the hot honey. Service was great. Prices were reasonable for quality. Had the sirloin cheesesteak to go with fries and was told that was very tasty. Will definitely be back! read more

Gus' Last Word - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

Came here mid day on a Saturday. The inside of the restaurant is cute with ample seating at the bar. Food- The deviled eggs were good. The roasted chicken was tender and juicy and the potatoes were perfectly cooked. Service- the server was very attentive and friendly but not overbearing. He gave us recommendations and we were not disappointed. This place is a hidden gem. I'd return! read more

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Christmas decor is amazing and so fun. Service was excellent but it was pretty empty when we were there at 4 Food is good. Nothing fancy. We had the meatball apps and Brussel sprouts and pretzel which was huge I had the grilled cheese with corned beef and it was also good Cocktail was a bit strong but very nice read more

Gus' Last Word - Outside - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

We came here for Miracle on Valley. There Christmas pop ups have become very popular and these reservations were actually pretty hard to get. Definitely make a reservation if you want to go since it'll probably be packed. The drinks were very strong and not very good tasting. The flavors of all the cocktails don't sound like they go very well together. For mains, we got the chicken sandwich and the butternut squash pappardelle. The chicken sandwich was delicious and you can't really go wrong with that. However, my butternut squash pappardelle was not very well made. The flavor combo of the sauce and the tomatoes and other stuff in the pasta didn't make sense at all. I would not recommend this dish. Jar sauce probably tastes better than this. Overall, you're really here to enjoy the vibe and the Christmas spirit so if you're into that then it's still worth attending. read more

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Great ambiance! Absolutely love the Christmas decor and how pleasant everyone was. The burgers were tasty. I definitely recommend. read more

Gus' Last Word - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

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Came here on a Tuesday night with a buddy of mine. Found this place through Yelp, checked out the pics and reviews and went for it. Once we walked in, got seated promptly to our tables. There was trivia night going on in the other side of the room. It wasn't too loud but entertaining since you can hear the questions and just try to answer them on your own. The place has a clean, lightly dim, old school vibe. Started off with a cocktail, golden girl ($10) which was good and then got a Gus' lager ($6). For starters got the spinach and artichoke dip ($13) which was really good, came w chips and pieces of pita. I ended up getting the bacon burger ($17), medium rare and was cooked to perfection. They forgot to add the bacon on my burger but server sent over a side of it after telling them. If your in the mood for good food and drinks, I highly recommend this place. I will be coming back to try out the wings. - Great service - Street parking read more

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Gus' Last Word is currently my favorite bar in the area. They have a great outdoor area, good happy hour, and good food. Happy hour is 4-7pm and all day on Monday. Drink prices are cheap regardless. Their cocktail menu reads like one from a speakeasy in NYC, but with most cocktails at $12. Their happy hour cocktails are the knuckle sandwich (kinda like an old fashioned) and pompadour (very citrusy). The chicken lollipops are my favorite thing on the happy hour menu, but everything else was good too. I've also been on a Tuesday for tacos, tequila, and trivia. The margaritas are pretty good and just as strong as any of their other drinks. The tacos come in chicken, brisket, and crispy cauliflower. All of them are decent, but my favorite was the brisket which really tasted like corned beef. I've also had their burger which was solid. But the mushroom pizza was a bit floppy for my tastes. Service has been consistently good, they're just a little bit slow on food. Drinks come out quick though. Good spot for a meal and drinks. read more

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Great burger. Great place overall. Very chefy gastropub with a good craft beer selection.

A friend of mine and I got together to get something to eat. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a winter wonderland. There were Christmas decorations everywhere and they even changed their name to Miracle Way which was super cute. The staff was even dressed in Christmas costumes. We sat at the bar and was served by Megan the bartender and she was super nice. We started with drinks and I got the cosmo which I didn't particularly care for so I switched to a chocolate drink that was tasty. My friend enjoyed her cosmo. For our meals I got the chicken sandwich and she got the buffalo cauliflower and chicken tacos. The sandwich came out lukewarm and so did the fries so I didn't finish those but the sandwich wasn't bad. My friend enjoyed the buffalo cauliflower but the tacos came out lukewarm as well and she said it was just ok. The bill came to about $28 for myself. The ambiance was good, service was good but the food was so/so and kind of cold. We had a decent time. read more

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This place was great I was so happy to finally get to visit. I would've give them five stars but I was a little disappointed when we went in sat down and our server said to us that no entrées or pizza we're being served because the cook was on vacation. That was very offputting and we were almost going to have one drink and leave but we decided just to stay. The drinks were really really good I had to off of the cocktail menu including their signature drink and it was delicious it tasted like pink lemonade with a kick. Our entrées were incredible well not really entrées as we could only order sandwiches salads and appetizers. But they were very good we did the Mediterranean board, the cauliflower and the falafel sandwich always very tasty. We will definitely be visiting again soon. read more

Gus' Last Word - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

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What a fun spot with awesome vibes! Came here for a date night and sat at the bar. We were pleased to find out it was happy hour and grabbed a bite to eat with our drinks. They had some fun cocktails which I tried and loved, while my husband tried a local beer. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. While we weren't able to enjoy dinner, the menu was pretty large with a wide variety of offerings. Will be back again. read more

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Hard to find a cocktail bar in these neck of the woods. Crafted cocktails done right and at reasonable prices. HH available from 4-7pm with discounted drinks and eats. We are apartment hunting in the area and would make this our regular spot. Service was great from entering to leaving. Looking forward to many more trips. read more

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Skopos, the final frontier. These are the thoughts of a restaurant stan on a mission to explore new establishments to lay my hat. To seek out new cocktails, new bites and to bodly go where my mouth has never gone before. Gus' Last Word restaurant date 2.3.22. Met a friend had the salmon, the Gus' Last Word and the My Pear Lady. For dessert the bread pudding. The Gus' Last Word is a standard Last Word with some bitters and herbal liqueur thrown in but it was a nice take on the standard. The My Pear Lady was a testament to why bartenders across the planet are so necessary. This drink oozed balance quaffability and just overall just made me want to hug the bartender. Hug a bar tender day should be a thing. The bread pudding though makes this place a 7 Michelen star joint. High five to the pastry chef or whatever cook made that epic specimen of dessert at its finest. Your midriff will never be the same, youve been warned! Can't wait to go back. Cheers and thank you! read more

Gus' Last Word - Pep in step - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

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Made a reservation for the Miracle on Valley at Gus' Last Word for Sunday on the last day of this holiday pop up. We walked in and literally stepped into a Christmas wonderland. The whole restaurant from the walls to the tables were decked out for Christmas...I loved it! We were quickly seated and were provided the menus. Andrew was our waiter and he was amazing throughout our entire visit. The drink menu had holiday themed names which was fun. I started with the Yipee Ki Yay Motherf****r (clue in the Die Hard reference). The other drinks were the Christmapolitan, Reindeer's Replacement, and Elfing Around. The drinks were served in some awesome mugs which were also available for purchase. We started with some appetizers and got the nachos. Nachos were really good. The menu is very limited with some brunch items, apps, and some lunch entree items. I got the cheesy scramble which was scrambled eggs with cheese served with breakfast potatoes and toast. It was okay for breakfast food. My sister ordered the chicken and waffles and she really liked it. Overall it was a great visit. The service was good. The food and drinks were great. And I loved the decoration and ambiance. read more

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Service is WONDERFUL! The staff is so kind and patient. Regarding food, the meatballs and breadsticks are delicious. Get their margherita pizza! Their bar pie is just okay. My favorite drink is no longer on the menu but it has cucumber and tequila, I believe you can still ask for it. Their cocktails never miss! The vibe is totally chill! Good music is always playing, sometimes they have live music! Another great spot to hang out with a crew of friends, or to bring a date. read more

Gus' Last Word - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

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What a great holiday experience. Warm and delightful! Will be making this a yearly experience.

Came here for brunch and was really satisfied that we were still able to order things we saw on the dinner menu that we liked. One thing I liked about this restaurant is that they serve fancy mocktails and if one would like they can have added spirits to it. It's both a win for people who want to drink or not. The one app we ordered that was a big hit for the table was the crispy cauliflower. Highly recommended for a nice brunch that is not in New York City read more

Gus' Last Word - Crispy Cauliflower - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

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Went to Gus' for their Miracle event and was so pleased! Everything was great! The decor, the drinks, the food. Our server was so nice and helpful. We got the burger, which was cooked to perfection. Our drinks were lovely and carefully crafted. The flavors were great as they went beyond traditional cocktails. Definitely would recommend this restaurant. read more

Gus' Last Word - Naughty and Nice shots - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

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Recently went to the Christmas brunch at Gus today with 4 people. The place is cute and decorated nicely. It is very festive. The menu is limited, they had a nice drink menu The restaurant was crowded with only 2 servers. Our server was extremely pleasant but service was very slow. We felt bad for him. .If you are going to promote this type of venue they should have more servers working. read more

Gus' Last Word - The drinks were yummy - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

Food and drink are excellent. The staff is the reason I return. Bar manager Christian is as good as anyone in a high-priced NYC bar. Waitstaff Shireen is at the top of her game. A great place to go for food and/or drinks! read more

Loved my time at Gus'! I had hoped to dine outside, but the weather forecast predicted possible rain. The service was perfect and just the right amount of attention. The food and drinks were delicious. The nachos could have fed a Little League team. The bread pudding was the standout! If you enjoy bread pudding, you have to try it! read more

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Everything was fabulous! The staff was friendly, food was excellent and the atmosphere was great! The bar & dining room decor is fun and relaxing! We were greeted by a friendly host! Our server was attentive and friendly! read more

Gus' Last Word - American Near Me - Wood-Ridge, New Jersey

GLW is part of a small restaurant group which usually helps from ownership's knowledge. It is currently in its 2n year of operation. We went late last summer and I have heard that they have improved those "new opening issues" that haunt even the most experienced Indoor \outdoor seat with street parking. GLW's bar is really big with tables in the bar area and the dining room. Kitchy 1950-1960's decorations make it look like the owner's aunt\uncle's basement. pretty cool. The various menus of food ( lunch, brunch, dinner) as well as the cocktail & beer menus have very interesting choices from a spectrum of food. Mostly pubby but with more. (limited wine choices though) Just keep in mind the check can add up fast. especially if you are drinking. House special cocktails are yummy, but some are on the very small side. THE FOOD: Deviled Eggs with black lava sea salt hit the spot I was craving. another good choice is the Crispy Cauliflower ( w\vegan lemon aioli, smoked paprika) The Crispy Skin Salmon with warm couscous salad, baby bok choy, lemon is a good, safe choice. Nuff said. GLW has something special going on every night. From food & drink specials ( happy hours) to Live Music, to Trivia Night. You need to check out the website. I definitely want to go back & give Gus' Last Word another try. read more

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