Pretty cool vibes with cool decor. Service was decent and the drink I ordered was pretty strong,…read morebut the menu items are limited and a bit pricey for what you seem to get. Ended up moving to the bar a block over for food + more drinks, which ended up being so much more fun. I would recommend coming by with a group of friends + a fuller stomach if you plan to stay here a while!

I have visited here few times with friends, mostly on the weekend and it has always been a good…read moreexperience. They had Live Music one night during Christmas time and the band was so awesome. They have some great options on the Menu and the Cocktails are always good. They have pretty much had the same Menu for the last 3 years, hope they make some additions or at least some seasonal options to kick it up a notch. Service is usually fast enough even if they are packed, and Staff are friendly.

The food was excellent the ambience and service was excellent. Will be going again soon…read more Loved it

Great customer service , amazing delicious food . Andres…read morewas an excellent service. I highly recommend this restaurant .

Came to this place on a Friday night around 10:30ish with my girls. They all have been here before…read moreand loved it. They have a few high top tables against the wall. Bar has lots of seating. There is a back patio that I didn't get to see. The DJ has his setup in the corner by the entrance on the actual bar top I believe. Lots of TVs for sports. Bar is fully stocked. Servers were on top of it. It was like every single person working there was checking on us, but not just us they did that with all tables which was nice. The food menu is very small, I ordered the tacos which were really good. Salsa verde was good too. Definitely a lot of flavor or bar tacos. My girls got some signature cocktails which they loved. Music was our vibe that night. DJ is great on Friday nights. Plays literally everything. The feel is more of a 25+ bar which I abs love and am here for it. Only thing is, parking sucks. I'll be back for sure!

Modern-ish, young, fresh restaurant. Food looks good, tastes clean and authentic. Service is…read morehelpful, friendly and attentive. Things we enjoyed: Skirt steak, ceviche, empanadas, House salad, plantains Passionfruit Pisco Sour cocktail. We wanted to try something new and adventurous and this place delivered in spades, bravo!

Portions were not huge but food was tasty service was friendly and atmosphere was very cute. I…read morethink my fave was ambiance and my Maracuya pisco ! So yum. Also the croquets of ají de gallina was so good. Everything was great. Has parking a little tight but convenient. Only wish their portions were a bit bigger. If in Elizabeth worth a try!

This is one of my favorite places! The restaurant is very…read morewell decorated and has a real classy Italian modern vibe (with an incredible outdoor area in the summer). Staff is very professional and friendly, always making sure everyone is having a good time. Honestly, all the food is great here but some of my favorites are definitely the carpaccio and calamari appetizer (the calamari is the BEST I ever had, hands down) and their coffee panacota for dessert is also out of this world, just amazing! If you are a bread lover just know they make their own bread in house. 5 stars always!

I went here for lunch today with my husband and brother-in-law. The ambiance outside was very nice…read more It reminded me of the islands. The food, however, is another story. For appetizers, we got zucchini chips, fried calamari and mussels. The calamari was fried too hard and it had a very salty, spicy Chilean type sauce over it. The zucchini chips were thinly sliced, lightly battered with Parmesan cheese sprinkled over them. They were decent but nothing to write home about. In fact, after having about six or seven of the zucchini chips I began to experience heartburn from the grease. For entrees, my husband had the chicken parm. He said it was too thick and should have been flattened more before frying. It was also very breaded. My brother-in-law ordered the chicken and waffles and he said the chicken tasted day old so after having a bite of one piece of the chicken he pushed the chicken aside and called it a day. I called the waiter over and informed him about the chicken tasting day old. He didn't try to change it out or take it off the bill or get a manager. He just apologized by saying I'm sorry. My crab Mac and Cheese was decent. It wasn't seasoned the way I would have liked but the huge, plentiful chunks of crab made up for that. I ate a third of my dish and packed the rest for home where I will doctor it up to my taste. I've never been to this particular restaurant before. The only reason we came today is because my brother-in-law was here on business and staying at a hotel in the area.

Loved the energy of the bartender / Karaoke DJ Vato & the security guard (Tall Black Man with Locs)…read moreboth super welcoming. Had a great time and the drinks were great. Would definitely recommend for karaoke and vibes

I got to New Jersey earlier today and cold weather gave me a chill welcome back haha…read more Day went OK and them some friends invited me to hang out and we wanted to try a latino place in Elizabeth NJ. We found out this place with a name who brought me memories from my childhood 'kucaramakara'. This is a playground game that children play in my hometown so that is why I got excited about this new place. DJ was playing all that kind of latin music: from salsa to bachata, merengue, dembow and of course regueton! The place wasn't that busy and they have karaoke seven nights at week. Servers were really nice and even though they don't have a big selection of cocktails they do offer many kinds of beers. They don't take debit or credit cars but there is an ATM inside the place. If you are up to dancing this is the right spot to show the world all your moves!! They also have a variety of tequilas... Don't be shy!!! Highly recommended.

Loved it my broski was great he was Brazilian and it was like really great I'll never forget this…read moreplace

The service and food here is amazing. Daniel provided excellent service and made us feel at home…read morewith great conversation and super approachable. The ambiance has great music and good vibe. Will definitely visit again.

One of my favorite restaurants for some good food, drinks and good vibes! The decorum is low light…read morefilled with murals and paintings of artsy characters and designs. Weekends are very busy and live DJ playing everything from reggaeton to R&B. There's several Tvs by the bar showing sports games too. Many seating options to choose from for dining. You can't go wrong to visit for a delicious brunch, lunch or dinner. Eat: Steak w/ rice and beans. Guacamole w/chips. Empanadas. Stir fry rice bowl. & more! The service is great with efficient waiters eager to take your order and make your experience pleasant. Hookah Shisha is served pay by cash only. ATM is available. Security is present to check ID during late hours. Check website for age limit; hours of operation. $$ Enjoy! :)

Went to The Garden for brunch with some friends, and honestly, I was pretty disappointed. The…read morelocation itself is beautiful, with lots of photo opportunities and a great aesthetic. The drinks were okay but overpriced. I ordered the I'm Coming Out, and the mango purée paired well with the tequila, so I'll give credit where it's due. Unfortunately, the food was a major letdown. The chicken empanadas were not good at all. The chicken skewers tasted like they were seasoned the same way as a steak, which just didn't work flavor-wise. The steak skewers were good, but the churrasco was way too salty, and the black rice had no flavor whatsoever. Overall, I was highly disappointed with the food. I considered coming back just for drinks and the vibe, but even that feels questionable since there are plenty of other places that are cheaper and offer a better overall experience. I went with the brunch menu, and with just one drink, my total came out to $85, which felt excessive for the quality. To make matters worse, the server lost one of the credit cards we used to pay the tab. We were told only two cards were given when there were actually three, and we had to search for it ourselves. That was extremely annoying and unacceptable. I've been here a few years ago, pre-COVID, and the service was much better back then. Unfortunately, it feels like both the service and the food have declined, especially for the price point. Because of that, I would not return and would rather spend my money at places where I know I'll have a great time overall

I came up from Florida for a business/ pleasure trip in Elizabeth and this restaurant was…read morerecommended. Very small and unassuming from the outside.I thought that parking would be an issue, however there was ample parking permitted across the street. As soon as I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised. I had a reservation, so was seated right away. The hostess and wait staff we very friendly, well trained and accommodating. My waiter took her time and described a little of everything interesting on the menu. The whole snapper and oxtails were cooked to perfection. Unique cocktails. Moody vibe music played, but low enough where you could hold a conversation without talking loud at all. The DJ arrived towards the conclusion of dinner and wasted no time in taking the beat to the next level. House 157 rivals any upscale urban restaurant in the Metro.

Chandler was great!! I listened to all his recommendations and he didn't disappoint at all.read more

Made the venture to Jersey for a concert and knew I'd stop off for food. What better than Haitian…read moreFood on a Sunday! It was easy to find parking nearby on the street, we walked in and were immediately sat down. Service was great throughout the meal. The server did speak primarily to us in Creole. I can see how that may not work for someone who is not Haitian. Maybe having someone who did speak a mix. However, he was very nice and the food came out fast and was delish. Shared a griot fritay to start and it was definitely tasty and portion was good. For entree I had the legume with Beef with black rice. Tasty, spicy, and very authentic tasting. I can say they stay true to the flavors and don't water them down. The drink was ehh. I did not taste much liquor in the creole punch. Not worth it in my opinion. In terms of ambiance, I wish better music was playing. The set up was cool. Nothing amazing. If I was in the area again, I would come back.

Stopped by early Saturday evening for a drink with three young ladies. We sat at the bar we did…read morenot intend to have dinner. I was able to order a cocktail (mangotini) made just the way I liked it and it was super delicious. My companions ordered food which took some time come out. We only really ordered appetizers and everyone enjoyed their food. This place is not big so not too many tables. I will mention one thing I stated to the bartender....The bar chairs are INCREDIBLY uncomfortable. These seats were not made to fit full size adult derrière. Good vibe.