Food has gone downhill. More expensive and portion sizes have diminished. My Heartland chicken salad came in a small, shallow container. The chicken was not fresh, you can tell it was reheated. Awful! read more

I was very underwhelmed with the holiday special meal of Corned Beef & Cabbage for $19.80. There were 5 thin slices of corned beef, 4 small potatoes and barely a half cup of cabbage which was disappointing. There dish lacked flavor and did not seem to be seasoned. I ordered a cup of the loaded baked potato soup which was creamy with hearty chunks of potato. It had to be heated up upon receiving and I understand this happens when food is delivered. read more

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I wanted to like it, but the crab melt was mediocre and the salad greens seemed wilted and possibly past expiration. Requested well done crispy fries and received lukewarm soft fries. The service was slow and the ambience is dated. Seems like a popular place for libations given the number of loud drunks in the bar area. Overall, disappointing. read more

Our meals tonight were delicious. But my main compliment is our waiter. Neveah was spot on. Great service. One of my biggest complains with waitstaff at restaurants is their lack of paying attention to their customers once they bring the food. Most need to taught to glance at a table when in the area. We might be missing something or need a drink refill. But not tonight. We got lucky and had a good one. Thank you Neveah read more

I wish there was a lower rating than a one star, how this place is still in business is beyond me. Not only was the service horrible (the server kept us waiting for 15 mins) but it literally took them 45 minutes to get our food. The worst part is that we ordered chicken fingers!! Absolutely the worst experience I've had at a chain restaurant. On top of that, the place hasn't been renovated in 30 years and the smell of mold is repugnant. read more

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Houlihan's is my happy place...look forward to going just about every Tuesday and try for Thursday or Friday too... Always great seeing Rueben, Nicole, Angela(see you soon), and all the great workers in Houlihans secaucus... Food is great, just always a fun time going there... read more

We stayed at a hotel across the street for our daughters birthday and they offered a discount in the bill if we dined here. The service was the best service that I have had in a very very long time. We had an appetizer come out with the kids meals to start and then I had the filet and my husband had the steak sandwich. The food was good. We left very happy with the phenomenal service. read more

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Houlihan's is Houlihan's. Prepped entrees that arrive quickly. They are adequately tasty, nothing special. Drinks are good, i love the margaritas on the rocks with grand Marnier..TOP SHELF. Service is always pleasant and the restaurant is clean, pleasant and family friendly. I really enjoy the house salad which is always fresh and crispy. The breadsticks are a plus. Meals are satisfying and reasonably priced. Try the stuffed chicken breast...it's my go to meal here. read more

One of the most friendly places in Secaucus. Food is nice Will recommend Not sure how they manage it, but the entire crew is responsive and knowledgeable One place I didn't experience the treatment based on my skin color at all. Felt like I was back in california:) Hope these guys keep it up. read more

Still a Great place to go!! Matt is the one to see if you want great service. The corned beef was some of the best I have had. Will be back read more

Houlihan's - Happy st Patrick's day. Had a fabulous meal at the Secaucus location!!! Wonderful manger and an amazing server, Matt! - Bars Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

I have had the opportunity to dine at this restaurant several times. The food is always excellent and offers a fair price. The service is always great. The Manager takes personal pride to ensure that her staff is delivering a plus 1 experience. The restaurant is currently remodeling the bar section but they still made sure I had a great dining experience. read more

Came back for a third time. Despite there being maybe 5 tables total when we arrived, food took upwards of 30-40 minutes. Wait staff was extremely kind though. Had pasta that was underwhelming and slightly luke warm. Soup the same. Stick with wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and fries. Ambiance is like any Houlihan's location. Nice and well kept, well decorated. Just empty most of the time. read more

Good amount of sauce and good taste with a pretty good texture I would probably recommend this place read more

Came in around 7PM for a last dinner with my family (Sister, Brother in Law, Mother in Law, Mother, and baby Nephew) before my brother in law was stationed in Syria. We ordered the Wings & Things Sampler, Calamari, and Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Everything was well until I bit into a stuffed shroom and found a metal wire inside. Luckily I felt it before swallowing. They explained that it came from the fryer basket that was broken, which they immediately threw out. Though I originally wanted to order the Fish and Chips for my entree, I was kinda wary about their fryer afterwards. Being that I was with my family including my two year old nephew, I was pretty shocked that this happened. At least it was me and none of them. I've been working as a chef in the food industry for 5 years now and they honestly handled the situation well. They deducted the dish off the final bill and then some. Everything else went pretty well, all things considered. They were very accommodating. Still, their food has definitely declined in the past years so I'm pretty disappointed overall. read more

If you've ever been to a Houlihans you know what the food is like, delicious and affordable. One thing that stood out with this place in particular was the relaxing ambience & how clean it was. Service was great, staff members seem to be in a good mood. read more

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I had dinner there all week. Staff were very friendly,processional, courteous. The food was great ! Served quickly, was hot Special thanks to Amy who happened to be waiting my table during my visit . I'll be back next year read more

We went to Houlihan's before watching a movie at the Showplace theater. Reda was our server both times and both times she made sure our food came out fast and on time so we wouldn't be late watching the movie. She was attentive, helpful, informative, and friendly. Reda is the type of person where she makes you feel like family, and you came to visit her at home. The food was just the perfect portion size for the price that you are paying. The chicken wrap was flavorful and delicious, paired with the sweet potato fries and it was delicious. Would highly recommend going there and will visit it again. read more

I had trouble with my online order and James was very helpful with explaining the process to me as well as getting my order rectified. First customer of the day and they were glad to assist. Much appreciated! Can't wait for my baked potato soup! read more

Located in the Harmon Meadow complex.... Houlihans used to be a place that was a higher end franchise in my mind... but it's just seems mediocre now. Upon arriving- we were not greeted right away and when we were, it was blah. We were seated and again - it took a while before out waiter came and - he even didn't seem enthusiastic to serve us. Just blah. Nothing excited . I tried the Pama Martini which was pretty good. I wasn't in the mood to eat an entree and had the calamari which was just ok. My company has the Coriander Salmon with veggies and mashed potatoes which he loved I would go back ONLY Because i would give it another chance - hopefully it was just an off night read more

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The service is very slow here! Bartenders are too busy making orders for other tables, they don't pay any attention to us at the bar! The food is sub par, but there are a few good options. I would definitely recommend the chicken parmigiana. Half the servers barely wear a mask, and the kitchen staff would deliver food to the bar without a mask. Just unacceptable! read more

When I tell ya'll the food was amazing, listen to meeee my friends, the food was AMAZING okayy. It was my first time coming here and hunnyyy, I fell in love. My boyfriend & I had drinks as well. The drinks were good but yo, that food, was phenomenal. I definitely want to come back. Our waitress was attentive and nice. Overall, A + read more

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Good place for drinks and food. The Long Island iced tea never disappoints! Their chicken parm is delicious. The stuffed mushrooms appetizer is the best!!!! Service is always fast and pleasant. Great for families and large parties too. Nice place to also sit at the bar and have a quick bite and drinks. Been here a few times and it's a definite go to when we want to just unwind and have something good to eat. read more

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Went to dinner with my friend. We had Matt as our server. He was absolutely amazing. Very attentive and sweet. Would definitely come back here when he's working. And the Manager her name is Ann and she is also very nice and cares about the customers read more

Beware of the Impossible Burger because even though they are using a vegan patty, they also add cheddar cheese to make it not vegan, however there's still the "V" sign next to it on the menu. What's even more confusing is that there's also a vegetarian burger below without the "V". I'm glad I asked our server about the cheese and had the burger without it. The burger itself was great, it tastes just like meat. read more

Houlihan's - Impossible Burger - Bars Near Me - Secaucus, New Jersey

We came here while visiting NYC. Our hotel was in Secaucaus so this place came up as a good place to dine. After going somewhere else and sitting for 20min with no service. Our server was Jeff. He was a delight, was on time, was attentive and accommodating. Servers like that are the reason ppl return to establishments. The food was good. I had scallops that were seasoned perfectly accompanied by asparagus, that i was kind of disappointed. They didn't cut the stalk that was kind of weird. I just didn't eat it that far down. My friends also enjoyed their meals and time there. It has a good atmosphere. I would visit again. read more

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Haven't been here in a bit, but the staff is wonderful and the food is great. My go-to dish recommendation for anyone just trying the Houlihan's Experience for the first time is the Famous 'Shrooms, the Seared George's Bay Scallops with risotto, and the Vanilla Bean Cheesecake. Wonderful, bustling atmosphere in the Secaucus Meadowlands. read more

Went to Houlihan's for the first time last night and the service was great. Jorge was our server and he was just the nicest! Food was fast and tasty. I had the strip steak and it was so good. Definitely will be back again! read more

Houlihan's in Secaucus did it again!!!! Excellent food, great atmosphere and superb service from JOSE A. My boyfriend and I went last night for our 2-year anniversary, and we just love this place!! The night manager is always pleasant and friendly, and she makes sure to stop by the tables and ask how everything was. This is our go to place for a nice dinner and amazing service. And by the way, for those of you who do not know about Houlihan's cappuccino.... Oh, my goodness you have got to try it!! Best ever!!! Thank you again to JOSE A. for your once again and always great service. It is people like you that make such a difference and keep us coming back!!! We look forward to our next visit. read more

Houlihans used to be one of the best corporate restaurants, they are the worst. We returned after 5 years, will probably never go back. All the food is supplied by food service companies, nothing is cooked at the restaurants It is sad the public settles for this kind of food read more

You're not going to find a whole lot of surprises eating at a Houlihans, and this Secaucus outpost is no exception. Looking a place to eat after catching a movie at the Kerasotes theatre, my friends and I took a chance that Houlihans wouldn't have a lengthy wait at 930 on a Saturday night. Surprisingly, we were seated within 5 minutes. We nabbed an order of stuffed mushrooms for the table, and I got a southwest wrap for myself. The food came out quick (although it took a few minutes after the mushrooms arrived to get plates), but the fare is nothing special. While the mushrooms are always a hit (stuffed with a creamy cheese sauce, fried crispy, and served with a horseradish dip), the wrap was falling apart and lacked much flavour. It's glorified diner food for a few bucks more than your local diner, but it's convenient if you're looking for a bite at Park Plaza read more

peaceful environment, excellent food & drinks. Matt was amazing, efficient, and friendly while waiting on us & got us in, served, and to our movie on time! Thank you Matt ! read more

Our server Christian was excellent! He managed our party of 15 efficiently, had a great memory, fixed a small mistake right away, and was attentive after we got our food. Great experience. Thank you read more

This was a new chain restaurant for me. We got take out from here and had never tried it before. We ordered a bunch of appetizers. The stuffed shrooms were fancier than I was expecting. I thought they would be traditional mushroom caps with a light breading but they were actually batter fried balls stuffed with mushrooms and cheese. They came with a sauce similar to tartar sauce. Very crispy and the cheese melts inside so it's a nice, complex set of textures to bite into. We also got nachos. This is always a dicey move for takeout. They gave us a huge portion, which was great. I would've appreciated more toppings, especially cheese and jalapeños on the chips. The guacamole also wasn't the best, but these were still satisfying. The mozzarella sticks were classic and tasty. I also really enjoyed the buffalo cauliflower. The sauce was tangy and creamy and the cauliflower tasted awesome. Overall, I liked this place. I would go back to try their entrees. read more

My wife and I decided to try this place out and we will not be returning because the food was just awful. Arrived on a Wednesday early afternoon not busy at all. Salad was old and wilted, Calamari are so small but look large due to the massive amount of breading (they even breaded the banana peppers!!?!!) One tiny little cup of marinara for the calamari which is a joke. Buffalo chicken wings need help. The sauce is off and or going bad Served with two huge celery pieces... like it was too much to slice into proper portions. The shrimp scampi dish was average ... Just too many better restaurants to eat at in the area. Hard to believe people enjoy the food at this restaurant. We didnt. read more

I was not expecting to be impressed when I walked in on a Tuesday night the week of Thanksgiving, but here we are. I did the prix fixe menu with ahi tuna, 4oz steak and the butter cake. I don't know how they managed to get char on a 4oz steak cooked to medium rare, but it was awesome. The waiter pulled off ninja refills on my club soda with lemon and gave us updates on our food when he dropped by the table. It was easily the best $20 meal I've ever had. No clue if it was a quirk, but here's to hoping it's not. read more

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Valentine's Day lunch after shopping.They had a nice little Prix fixed Valentine's Day menu. Nice little spot , social distancing is enforced and you can get a good quick meal. Everything taste pretty good and our bellies our full read more

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I visit this houlihans once in while when I'm in NJ for a quick hearty meal... I couldn't help but notice the dedicated staff everytime in this restaurant, particularly the lady manager, Ann who kept touching our table to make sure we were content with our orders and beverage refills!! This is one of the few places I'm aware of that still puts great emphasis on superb hospitality... Thank you! read more

I never write reviews, however my experience at Houlihan's today, June 28th was exceptional. The new selections of food was very good. Our waiter, Brandon was extremely polite, professional and knowledgeable of the menus options. Brandon went beyond the call of duty to make sure that our dinner went well. I will surely come back and ask for Brandon. read more

Came here tonight. Per the name on the receipt, Diana was our server but this review isn't really her fault. She was pretty sweet and nice and apologetic for everything. I don't think she was entirely trained properly because she didn't know the answers to most questions about the menu. She's not in the kitchen and she isn't a mind reader. She should know the answers because someone above her made sure she knew the answers to all questions. For example: my friend is Muslim and cannot eat pork. She asked if a dish was specifically beef and the server responded "most likely". We waited almost 20 minutes just to get water because she had to deal with her previous table of like 4 very elderly women giving her a problem about their discounts and coupons or something. Maybe could have been one more server. Chicken parm was not what I expected (after asking server if it's really thick, who didn't really know the answer, but it turns out it was) so I didn't eat it. Stayed on the bill lol. Spinach dip was spicy???? Good thing we didn't bring the kids who would have ordered it and not been able to eat it. When we walked in a man was waiting for the hostess for 5 mins. We waited an additional 10 with him. 3 other groups of people joined on the waiting. They were getting very frustrated asking us if anyone even came over here once (no). The guy waiting 15 mins made a few jokes about seating and serving himself. When the hostess realized there were people waiting, she quickly had us seated but when we all mentioned the wait, it was kind of brushed off. Diana tried really hard to improve our visit but it was just a bad experience overall and the food was mediocre. read more

We always love going to Houlihans in Secaucus. We like the food but especially like the people that work there. If we want the menu changed a little because we cannot eat this or that, they are always willing and get it right and the bartenders even remember how we like it. Sometimes the bar area is crowded and Ann will help us find a spot which is not easy. The Managers James Ann Drew and Corinna are always very helpful. Our bartenders Angela Nicole Reuben Kaitlin Gina and Frankie who just started are very friendly and helpful beyond words. We have been coming here since it first opened in Secaucus and will continue. read more