I am not good with written words, but here goes;…read more This is a shout-out to Manager Monica and the employees of Steakhouse 85. I visited Steakhouse 85 for the first time on Thursday, March 19th. We all know the food is fantastic, but what impressed me even more was the employees. When I walked in, I was greeted by the hostess, who had a big smile and bright eyes. She showed us to our table swiftly, and during our time there, her smile and warm welcome continued as she greeted other incoming diners. Our waiter appeared quickly with the first question would you like something to drink, water, etc. After the initial greeting, and now ready to take our order, he excitedly told us he had the pleasure of tasting most of the items he suggested. His excitement about the food he had the "pleasure of tasting" (his words) was apparent. Also, I had the pleasure of speaking to Monica, a manager at Steakhouse 85. She was kind, thoughtful, insightful, and well spoken. I could easily see why she holds that position and could have talked to her as I would a good friend. How a great manager like Monica gets those around them to react positively is by example; in other words, it's the ripple effect. It is easy to see that she is the type of person who, no matter what she does or where she goes in life, success will follow. Also, I want to say thank you to the owner and all the managers because hiring the right employees, from the cooks, busboys, and servers, is not an easy job in itself. The key to success is not just about the food; it's also the employees who add to the establishment's success! Great Job To All Of You! Kindness should never be taken for granted these days! Frances

My family and I have been to Steak 85 approximately 12 times over the past three years, and for a…read morelong time, we absolutely loved this restaurant. It was a place we genuinely enjoyed coming back to, which is why it is disappointing to say that the quality has declined significantly over our last several visits. The steak quality does not seem to be what it used to be. The risotto portion has noticeably decreased, and unfortunately, the flavor has gone downhill as well. It used to have a creamy consistency and actual sauce, but now it is more like slightly wet rice with very little flavor. This most recent visit was especially disappointing because even the crab cakes smelled and tasted sour, which is something I have never experienced there before. What makes this review different from simply having one bad meal is that this has now happened during our last three visits. At this point, I don't believe it was a fluke or an isolated bad night. There has been a noticeable decline in both the quality and portions of the food. I really hate leaving a review like this because we genuinely used to love Steak 85 and have recommended it in the past. We have been loyal customers and have given the restaurant plenty of opportunities because of how much we enjoyed it previously. Hopefully, the restaurant takes this feedback seriously and brings the food quality back to what it used to be. Right now, though, based on our last three visits, we are honestly very disappointed especially because of the price point we expect quality.

A beautiful, cozy place with delicious comfort food and the staff was very friendly and welcoming.read more

Strickland's has a really cool vibe. Located inside the former Woodbridge National Bank, the…read moreatmosphere is dark, cozy with rich woods, great artwork, and even a "vault" where they keep the aged meats and salmon. For appetizers we ordered west coast oysters, thick cut bacon, calamari, sweet potato and colossal shrimp. For dinner we went with the Banker's board (50 oz prime tomahawk and dry-aged Kansas city strip) and for sides we had mac n cheese, creamed spinach and truffle mash. A big Kudos to our server! He was fantastic from beginning to end--super friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. Overall, it's a beautiful spot with a fun atmosphere and some standout dishes.

My boyfriend and I went here to celebrate our 6 year anniversary of dating! Everything was going…read morewell until a flash flood came in; the power went out and the fire alarm started blaring. Everyone was so kind and attentive. We got our food just in time because they had to close the kitchen to deal with everything, and it was phenomenal. We got the chef's cut from the "secret menu", japanese Wagyu, the grilled chicken club and a side of mashed potatoes. Everything was so insanely good. I was kinda hoping we'd get some sort of comp for having to listen to that deafening fire alarm for 15 minutes, but I'm not surprised they didn't because we were still clearly having a great time.

Came here again for my birthday. 4 adults two kids. Everything took forever and there were only two…read moreother tables. The entrees took 45 mins. Steaks were ordered med rare. My surf and turf for $70' was disappointing. The lobster wasn't cleaned properly and the strip was cooked uneven. We got asparagus and mash potatoes. They had to bring us free Brussel sprouts ànd comp the potatoes cause they arrived 2/3 of the way through three meal. I was never asked if I wanted another drink. For the prices they charged this chain steak house needs to be doing it alot better. Very disappointed. 2.5 stars

I decided to take myself out for a solo birthday dinner at Duke's Steakhouse, and I'm so glad I…read moredid. From the moment I walked in and mentioned it was my birthday, they made me feel so welcomed. I was seated right away, and the service throughout the entire night was impeccable. My waitress was AMAZING!!!!so sweet, attentive, and genuinely lovely. The entire staff was on point. Someone was always checking in, clearing the table, or making sure I had everything I needed. I started with the Blush Spritz mocktail, which was beautiful and refreshing. Then I ordered the lobster bites as my appetizer.so scrumptious! For my entrée, I had the brined & grilled half chicken, which was juicy, flavorful, and beautifully presented. I also got to meet Duke, the owner. He came over, introduced himself, told me a little about his story and the restaurant, and was just incredibly friendly. That personal touch really added to the experience. At the end, my waitress surprised me with a birthday dessert and sang Happy Birthday to me. They also had live music, which made the atmosphere even better. Going out alone for your birthday can either feel awkward or empowering, and they made mine feel special and so welcoming. Great food, beautiful atmosphere, impeccable service, and genuinely kind people. 10/10 birthday dinner. I would absolutely come back.

It was a Friday night at 8pm and we were able to get a table for 2, not the best location (next to…read morethe meat locker) even though there were others. We waited 10 minutes just for our presence tk be acknowledged. They used the "we are very busy" excuse, even though many of the servers were just standing around and walked by us many times. Lots of wood in the room so it was a bit loud, but not impossible to have a conversation. We ordered the ribeye for two and some sides. The steak was a little fatty, but the meat was cooked perfectly. The star of the dish is the Haitian "chimichurri" served on the side. Potatoes and veggies were tasty as well. Although they could use some help with people skills, once the food is finally served (45 minute wait for us), it makes up for it. This could easily be 5 stars if the staff were friendlier and more attentive. Will try again on a slower night.

Walked into a beautiful place. We stated with a great bread basket. Maybe the best I've ever had…read more And the great food continued. For appys, we had a wedge salad w/ a slice of bacon, which my wife enjoyed. I had baked clams, which I loved! For dinner, my wife had Filet Mignon and mac & cheese on the side. The meat was cooked perfectly and the mac & cheese was great. I had a Wagyu rib eye cap and Brussel sprouts on the side. The meat was perfect, and so were the sprouts. For dessert, my wife had the affogato, which both of us loved. The only disappointment of the night was the Tiramisu, not flavorful at all. The service was top-notch, I appreciated that the waiter was not a kid, which so many places use these days. It's very expensive, $380 for two (BYOB), including tip. As great a meal as it was, I don't think I will be a regular. If I come back, it won't be for the steak, mine cost $115. The mains don't include sides, it's all a la carte. If the money doesn't bother you, or it's a special occasion, I highly recommend this restaurant. Somebody in that kitchen, knows what they are doing!

What an unfortunate turn of events. We arrived as a party of 4 on a Friday evening around 6 pm…read moreexpecting a well needed, well deserved, enjoyable meal amongst friends. I was especially looking forward to ordering the ribeye and lit up instantly when the server listed it as one of the specials. The server shared that he would need to collect the orders for all of our courses at the same time which was fine with me. I actually had more confidence in the timing of everything for that reason. Our server had a delightful energy particularly at the beginning of our visit. After we placed our orders, everything began to fall apart. It did get noticeably busy since we first arrived, but we ultimately waited for our main entrees for over 3 hours. 3 hours. The table ordered the charred octopus and the oysters to start. The oysters hit the table fairly quickly, but then we began to gradually notice how long it was taking for the octopus to come. I had only a slither of the octopus so that I could say I tried it. Everyone at the table raved about the taste. I did, however, agree that their oysters were delicious especially when dressed with a little bit of mignonette, lemon, horseradish and a touch of Tabasco sauce. I'm excited to now report that I am a fan of fresh oysters from the east coast, because apparently the coast matters. The table also ordered the canaletto stuffed with mascarpone, parmesan and another cheese, langostines and lobster with morel mushroom cream sauce, garnished with truffles. I passed on this one also as it was too adventurous for my taste buds; although, their delicious bread and our drinks did distract me for a little while. The restaurant is BYOB, so we had our wine to keep us company while we observed other tables come and go. We eventually asked to see the manager and was told there wasn't a manager on duty which was either untrue or a very poor decision on the part of the owners considering it was a Friday evening. Having someone occasionally check in with our table may have also helped to take the pressure off of the server who may have gotten overwhelmed or decided to prioritize other tables. Having a manager offer a personal apology may have helped us feel less forgotten about. After the three hour mark, we decided this was enough. I didn't have much to eat at this point, but I wasn't at all worried initially since I was there for the main event, the ribeye. I stopped a hostess who was walking past our table and asked for the manager. We were again told the manager is not here but can be called, if needed. I simply replied, "Please do". Shortly afterwards, I noticed our server who at this time was standing by the host stand briskly walk into the kitchen and then return to our table with our plates. I sent the food back which was a decision that was supported by everyone at the table. Let me tell you, that was a difficult decision to make, but I also was ready to call it a night. Our mood had changed, and I truly felt like we were derservant of having the same experience as everyone else that night. Our server apologized for his part to play in the ordeal which I appreciated since I know his intention was never malicious, but unfortunately we had to call this night a bust. He offered us dessert on the house, and our entire meal was comped which we felt was an appropriate resolution. I ordered the Cinnamon Toast Crunch bread pudding which was a favorite. Very good. Jasper Stone is a beautiful establishment with decorative yellow and white floral arrangements throughout the dining area. It is clearly a popular restaurant and has many positive reviews. I regret that I could not have a comparable experience.

Great food, strive, and ambience. It is our go to restaurant for higher end experience. Can't say…read moreenough great things about the staff in particular. They don't try to over sell but really do their best to help one select the "right" meat for one's tastes and desires. Looking forward to our next dinner there!

Me and my family went to the Butcher's Block for my 27th birthday. From the moment we walked into…read moreButcher's Block, we knew we were in for a great experience. The ambience is absolutely beautiful warm, inviting, and the perfect atmosphere whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just enjoying a nice night out. I ordered the dry-aged bourbon ribeye, and it was one of the best steaks I've ever had. It was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, like cutting through butter. The flavor was incredible, with the perfect balance of smoky richness and a subtle sweetness that made every bite unforgettable. What really made the evening special was our server, Mark. He was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of our questions about the menu. His positive attitude and genuine hospitality made the entire experience even more enjoyable. If you get Mark as your server, you're lucky and guaranteed to have an excellent dining experience. To top it all off, we ordered the Chiro Bowl for dessert, and because it was my birthday, they surprised me by putting it on the house. It was such a thoughtful gesture and a perfect ending to an amazing meal. If you're looking for an outstanding steakhouse with incredible food, a beautiful atmosphere, and exceptional service, Butcher's Block is the place to go. I can't recommend it enough, and I'll definitely be coming back!

As soon as you walk in, you immediately get that high-class, well-taken-care-of feeling. The…read moreatmosphere is beautiful, but what really stood out to me was the level of attention and hospitality. From the beginning, we genuinely felt welcomed. I came here for a birthday dinner with a group, looking forward to some good food and drinks, and the experience honestly exceeded my expectations. It almost felt like the spotlight was on each individual person at our table. The staff made sure everyone felt taken care of without ever making it feel forced or overdone. And the cocktails? I kid you not, almost every drink came with its own special presentation, and they actually tasted just as good as they looked. The food portions were generous and great for sharing, the lighting gave the whole place a warm and intimate feel, and everything we ordered was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly to our liking. I genuinely wish I had the stomach to try more entrées. One of the finishing touches for me was the host coming over to our table toward the end of the night just to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves and everything had gone well. It may seem like a small gesture, but it says a lot about how seriously they take the overall guest experience. Between the atmosphere, food, cocktails, presentation, and service, we had a great experience from beginning to end. I highly recommend giving this place a try, but don't just take my word for it..OBVIOUSLY. Pu

Perfect place for a GNO. My friends and I definitely enjoyed everything. Once we opened the door…read morewas enamored with the ambiance of the place just had great vibes and the song selections were amazing! We also had an amazing server named Jake, he really connected with us and ensured our experience was great. He gave great suggestions regarding their drinks and foods.

Brandon was absolutely phenomenal and energetic! He made absolutely incredible recommendations and…read moremade celebrating my girlfriend's birthday just perfect. The food was beyond amazing, we were expecting amazing but we were blown away by all the flavors and craftsmanship that went into the preparation! We can't wait to be back for another dinner in the near future!

Matthew was exceptional! Very informative and attentive!! We had an amazing experience and would…read morehighly recommend the calamari, chicken lollipops, and surf & turf waffle cones. Thank you Matthew for a five star experience

The service (Hector) and suggestions by the team of Hector, Bailey and Jayden were on point! The…read morefood was really good. I had the adult happy meal with a corn dog and altered ceaser salad with BBQ sauce. BBQ sauce is not on the menu but ask them for it and they will make the delicious sauce for you. The chocolate crunch bar is the best dessert I have had in a long time, the only thing missing from it is whipped cream. The vibe is very chill, will definitely be adding this in my rotations.

So, we went to Uproot on Saturday night 5/2/26 for the first time. From the door, everything was on…read morepoint. It just felt like a Saturday night. It is a very nice restaurant; Large, but not overbearing. I could see going here either on date night, or with 2 more couples. Our server Patrick was fantastic from the beginning of the night, straight through to the end. He was friendly, and very efficient. Chef/owner Scott came out from the kitchen to greet us and other patrons, and was gracious to everyone. Onto the food. The Duck Tacos and Mussels were very tasty. I think I might put a call into Chef and have him make me a bottle of that Mussels sauce to take home with me. Then came the crisp Caesar Salad, which kept everything bright. To finish, we had the Black Cod and Duck Confit, both of which were very well balanced and cooked perfectly. Oh, and the Guava-glazed Brussels Sprouts were a perfect side. Next time, I want to try one or two of their desserts. All-in-all, we had a great experience, and the night was a success. Chef, see you soon. I might just bring a large mason jar for some sauce!..

Over all great experience!…read more Start off with the staff... Our waitress, phenomenal. Checked on us timely and wanted to make sure our son was enjoying his food. Everyone wished me a happy Father's Day. The food DEE-LISH. Portions were large. Had to take some home for tomorrow. Ambience is chill. Definitely would come back again. Slightly pricey, but worth it. Two thumbs all the way up!

I am so conflicted because the venue is so nice (with free validated parking in New Brunswick!),…read moreexcellent service, but I got food poisoning right after eating and I was probably just unlucky. - Pappardelle Carciofi, (3/5): tasted good, but pasta was overcooked, past al dente, and it was quite an oily dish I came here with a bigger party who all ordered seafood items, so I might have just gotten a not so good dish? Either way, I can see this place as a fancier dinner/ celebratory meal, given its decorations, services and price tag.