In my constant quest for great Happy Hours - featuring healthy, tasty food options & drinks, at a…read morereasonable price - in an elegant/fun vibe atmosphere, with awesomeservice (of course!) - City Perch hit all these! We went for Friday Happy Hour (3 - 6pm) for the first time. Parking garage was easy - and free (restaurant validates) We were greeted by an elegant hostess and kindly directed to the Bar or High tops.... we like the bar so we can make new friends. The Bartender (Carolina) was attentive and lively and made a great Manhattan! We tried several food items (see pictures) and each one was delightful - tasty and nicely presented. We met some great people and the GM also greeted us as we left (dressed impeccably & very professional) If you're looking for a wonderful Happy Hour... this one is great! Will return!

I enjoyed my meal here. The food was well made and good. I enjoyed the crab cake sandwich as my…read moreentree and the calamari and cauliflower as my appetizer. Service was great. They have a bar. Ambiance is nice and big. I'm assuming the time I visited (1:30) maybe was deadish due to it being more of a dinner spot. It's a big restaurant but surprisingly many tables were open at the time I came. Not a problem at all for me but something to keep in mind if you want a lively atmosphere for brunch.

Came here on a Saturday night after dinner. Found Five Twelve on Yelp and Google. Reviews mentioned…read morethat they have good cocktails so wanted to try them out. Once you enter, there are tables and bar seating. The place is dark and has TVs to watch games and streaming DJs that play music. It's kinda loud but you can easily chat with someone without yelling. I started with the Latenight Fashion ($16) which was very good. And then I got the Stop and smell the grass ($16) which is a vodka based cocktail, solid. Overall had a good experience and would recommend if you want to hit up a lively cocktail bar. Will be back to try out the food. * Food is served here * Street parking

Another great visit to Five Twelve. Cozy & friendly little place that has never failed. Service was…read morequick & efficient offering suggestions off menu. Mine was a spicy chicken sandwich with cheese. Add to this an exceptional smoked old fashioned. Nice conversation after.

Decided to try this place and I ordered the katsudon, yakisoba, raw octopus and hand roll sushi. I…read morewould say this place is pretty average, I did like the hand roll and octopus it was very fresh and tasty. They do have happy hour til 8pm on their drinks and some appetizers including the raw octopus and hand roll we got.

I see there are mixed reviews regarding food and service. This review is solely based on a sushi…read morepickup order. I ordered over the phone for pickup and the woman who answered was very professional, clear, and friendly. I could tell it was a busy, lively night from the background noise. Yet she was very attentive. She read my order back to me before hanging up. When I arrived I was greeted right away and led to the pickup station, where my food was waiting for me. I ordered two spicy tuna rolls and a spicy salmon roll. The sushi was some of the best I've ever had! Very fresh and nice spice level. I normally don't like salmon rolls but they were sooo good I thought they got the order wrong; like no way this is salmon. It had the perfect amount of spicy mayo. Solid place for sushi and I will definitely return.

My husband and I were headed into NYC for an event when we unexpectedly got stuck in deadlock…read moretraffic. Rather than continue the stressful drive, we decided to take the next exit and find a nearby restaurant and La Noma Italian Steakhouse stood out as an upscale restaurant option. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance makes an impression. The space is upscale, chic, modern, and sophisticated, with warm neutral tones of crème and brown throughout. The ceilings, artwork, and architectural details all give the restaurant an elegant feel. We started with the seared octopus, which came in second to the grilled octopus from our favorite Mediterranean restaurant (we are particular about grilled octopus, so this is a compliment). We also split the Bone Marrow Bolognese. I personally enjoyed it, though my husband wasn't quite as impressed. For dessert, we ordered the Cremosa, made with passion fruit purée and white chocolate cremosa, and we both loved it. The wine and champagne selection was top notch. As a certified sommelier, I especially appreciated the curated options and variety available. Overall, I gave La Noma 4 stars because while I enjoyed the meal, my husband didn't love the pasta dish as much as I did. That said, we both agreed this is absolutely a must-visit spot before or after a movie at the nearby iPic Theater. Between the ambiance, attentive service, extensive wine and champagne list, and diverse menu options, this is definitely a restaurant we'll return to. "Because dining is more than food - it's flavor, style and elegance that should be savored one bite at a time." - AMC

To begin with, we had a reservation for 9:30PM, last call at 9:45PM and the restaurant closes at 11…read morePM. To be considerate of the staff and timing, we looked over the menu on the way there so we would be ready to order immediately upon being seated. However, after being seated and brought water, it took nearly 20 minutes before a server even came to our table to provide the complimentary bread and take our order. It's also important to note that this was one of the last reservation slots of the night, and there were only about 4-5 occupied tables in the restaurant. Two of those tables seemed to just be there for drinks, yet every other table was being attended to and served regularly while our table was overlooked. We were the youngest of all the tables and dressed accordingly and they seemed to pay more attention to the table of men in button ups and suits. According to other reviews, seems like this isn't the first time they pick and choose who they want to provide good service for. We ordered a good amount of food which are shown in the pics below to be shared with 2 of my close friends and myself. Props to the bartender, the Espresso Martini from here has to be one of the best we've tried!! We ordered the steak Medium Rare, and received it back perfectly cooked. It was seasoned well but wish it came with a more generous serving of the veggies, The Oysters tasted very fresh and sweet which we also loved! Pastas were very flavorful but definitely way over priced for a serving enough for just one person unless you're planning to share everything family style. Ambiance of place is very nice and aesthetic and was pleased with the food, the only reason why this place is getting a 3/5 star is because of the service we had received. Note: They also add auto gratuity of 20%... which is another reason. For that I expect better service than what we received... it felt like there was little incentive to provide quality service when the tip was already guaranteed regardless of the overall experience. Hopefully next time we come back we will receive way better attentiveness.

After exploring a historic house in nearby Alpine, this longstanding establishment on Route 9 has…read morebeen on my radar, and we decided on lunch today. Established in 1969 on the site of the former Bicycle Club, Giovanni's Bicycle Club features irresistible flavors of Italian cuisine from family recipes using the finest ingredients. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable but was not necessary on a Sunday. Upon entering this two-story building, my partner and I were greeted by the host, and a few patrons were enjoying their meal on two enclosed outside patio decks with fans in the summer, so we joined them. The windows could be raised for that inclement weather, and heaters turned on when needed. They do have a main dining room, with the front bar much fancier. A few small bicycle artifacts make the place memorable and unique. We decided on the Philly Cheesesteak and Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad. Complimentary bread with dipping oil started our meal. The food was tasty with a healthy portion. The price was a bit pricey. The service was friendly; our server was Buket. We could recommend this place.

Let's start with the positives: the food was decent. I had the eggplant rollatini appetizer and my…read moredate had a salad. We both enjoyed our choices. Also the parking was great. The service? What service? The bartender made cameos behind the bar at random intervals. Most of the time, she was nowhere to be found. The bar was littered with empty glasses that sat there for the duration. I had to hunt her down for the check. I also didn't care for the location of the men's bathroom; literally right next to the bar. We also had to move our seats once because the opposite side of bar near the men's room was right next to the front door. It was freezing and the couple next to us had their coats on the entire time. PASS.

I love this place!! The food is delicious, alcohols are reasonably priced . Love the interior decor…read moreand nostalgia vibe. Staff is very friendly. Definitely recommend and we will be returning!

New owner/partner is family of Jumong and he is a great guy. Food is great and good vibes. I…read morewould definitely return and highly recommended if you are feeling some Pocha food or just food in general with some Soju.

A must go to place. Food, drinks , vibe and service. Definitely nailed it all. The tomahawk was…read moregrilled to perfection, the bread was warm and delicious and the dips were on point

Beautiful restaurant with good energy. Had many amazing dishes my top faves were Kababonim, arugula…read morefennel salad, and the roasted lamb tahini wowww also for drinks loved the arak mojito and the best dessert I ever had was the SILAN SOOO GOOD!

KARDEN @ Ridgefield…read more A great place for girls' gathering with its modern ambience and somewhat fusion dishes. We had Cream udong with cod roe : Not too thick cream and with the salty cod roe, it gave the umami. (But, quite unfamiliar with squash and eggplant in it.) Stir fried pork with octopus ($47 for 2) Large hot pan and stir fried onions to give it sweetness. Looks very spicy but very tolerant level. After we were half way through, they asked if we wanted to fry some rice. (Additional charge $9) Then the beef tartare with buckwheat noodles. I have always loved their beef tartare and it was well complemented with the noodle and veggies ($38).

Overall a nice modern Korean restaurant in north Jersey. Came here for a friend's reunion for which…read morewe had a weekend dinner reservation we called ahead for. Service overall was friendly and timely though they did completely miss one of our drink order. But when we brought it up, they resolved it. Food itself was good - We had a larger group so got several different main plates and the ones I tried had overall good flavors. Ambiance is nice and in line with similar modern Korean restaurants. Good for dates, groups, and even a nice dinner out with the family.

On a Monday night, my super large and incredibly noisy family (45 people) descended on Viva…read moreMargarita with no reservation. It was chaos! However, the restaurant staff did their very best, and we had a wonderful meal! The food was very fresh and the service was patient. Our waitress deserves a medal!! My family can't thank you enough!

Awesome Mexican restaurant. Came here and ordered the "Sizzzling Molcajete" which consists in carne…read moreasada, pollo, ajo shrimp, chorizo, roasted chiles, cactus, avocado, oaxaca cheese, rice, beans, and more. It was delicious and its presentation was superb. The ambiance is great, well decorated and clean. We sat outdoors. The service can be a bit slow and I needed to go inside to call for the server to come help. Management should train their workers to come by more frequently otherwise customers are going to run out of patience... Overall it was great experience except the service, which can be improved with training

This place was great!…read more We love sushi, and we are so glad we found this spot. I was in the area and was looking for a good spot for dinner. I'm so glad I found this restaurant. We were seated in the back private room because the front room was packed. We watched them make all of the rolls, as we were right at the sushi bar, where all of the food was being made. We had bang bang sushi, edamame and I had their orange blossom roll. This was the freshest sushi I've ever had. It was amazing. We'll definitely be back!

The sushi is amazing here. This restaurant is definitely in my top 3 sushi spots in Bergen County…read more We had edamame, gyoza, the omakase (although forgive me I think it was the 12 but can't remember). I've been here twice, both times in January and the food is top notch! Follow for more on ig: chaya_loves_wine