Came here on a friday night. The name is definatly decieving. This place is far from "upscale". The…read moremusic was excruciatingly loud and the food was subpar. The tables were too close together. We got rasta pasta with chicken and salmon with mac and yams. After 30 min of waiting, the pasta came out cold and tasted like oil and seasonings. The salmon was on the smaller side but wasnt that good. The mac and yams were ok when eaten together. All in all this place was a one and done. The best part of the night was our mocktails. They were really good. I guess the drinks are good which will make the food tolerable.

I stopped in this spot to get their happy hour. When I arrived I parked in their lot and walked in…read more I liked the decor and the cushions on the bar seats! I ordered from their wonderful happy hour. The deals were great! The bartender was nice! All in all a good experience!

I really enjoyed myself last night the ambiance was chilled, great music and I had an appetizer of…read morecrab legs. I look forward to returning. The bartenders, waiters, and waitresses have great customer service skills.

They say if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all. I've waited to write this…read morereview because I wanted to calm down. I ordered a large order of the sticky wings. It was well over an hour before the bartender/waitress was told that they were out of the ingredients to make the sauce. Really ? Someone could have gone to the store to buy the stuff . Shame on you 43rd Street Cafe.

We periodically visit the American Dream, and we always like to try something new when we do. The…read moremall features some nice food options as compared to other malls in the area. We have been meaning to try Marcus Live for some time and got the chance today. We arrived early, so seating was ample. It is a comfortable place to be, with good music, rock and roll memorabilia, and a warm ambiance. Service was kind, attentive, prompt, and efficient. Entire space was spotlessly clean and well-kept. My other half and I each opted for the double smash burger and truffle fries. Fries were excellent: crispy, well-seasoned, not greasy, and flavorful. The burgers were juicy, flavorful, and bacon and onions were cooked perfectly. I wished I had a second one. Is it the best burger I've had? Honestly, no. But it's up there for sure. I enjoyed it enough for it to make me go back, which says a lot. Overall, a very nice experience. Will definitely return.

Came here for lunch on a Sunday with a large group of 10 because Yard House was packed and we were…read moretoo hungry to wait 45 minutes for a table there. This place had plenty of empty seats so we were able to get seated quickly. They asked if we wanted the tables combined and we said sure, and they combined it into... an L shape...?? How strange haha there was definitely enough room to keep them straight. We were there to celebrate someone's birthday so we made the birthday girl sit in the crook of the L so she could swivel and talk to everyone lol. I ordered the B&G prime burger and I think the waitress was confused because she said it was a smash burger and would come with crispy onions... the patties were definitely not smashed and there were no onions at all. I think she was thinking of the double smash burger. The patties were also not seasoned properly, so it tasted bland to me and there wasn't that nice crust the seasoning would have formed (iykyk). We also got the cornbread as an app, which was good, especially with the honey butter and the jam it came with, but it was really small and not worth the $12 at all. They were also out of several items like the deviled eggs, NY strip, and grilled branzino. I don't know how common it is for restaurants to run out of menu items so early in the day (it was like 2pm) but just something to note. Although our server was nice and I'm glad we were able to get seated right away, I probably won't come back here. The food is just average and portions are too small for the price. Also just fyi, the large group gratuity they included on our bill was 20%. I feel like I usually see 18% at other places.

I got the suya bites. They didn't taste like suya, just well seasoned steak. Delicious just not…read moresuya. Ordered lychee martinis. Roland was super nice and sweet. He made wonderful drinks and was a gracious bartender. The entire staff was friendly and the layout of the restaurant is nice. I didn't get to try anything else but I'll come back next time I'm in Newark.

Took my Mom to see the Alvin Ailey show in NJ and Swahili Village was right across the street! The…read morelocation is PRIMETIME! We loved every bit of our time together at this restaurant. The music and ambiance was lovely, and the servers were amazingly attentive. The food was mouthwatering. We shared the Red Snapper and had the sauce on the side. The curry fish nuggets had a lovely coconut flavor. Our drinks were celebratory indeed. If you're ever in NJ for a show at NJPAC, go across the street and check Swahili Village out!

So bet! I was randomly looking for a spot with decent reviews and solid seafood--and I stumbled…read moreacross this little gem. The atmosphere was exactly what I wanted: relaxed, low-key, and welcoming. I sat at the bar and was lucky enough to meet a fantastic bartender. Super friendly, gave honest recommendations, and really added to the experience. I got there around 9-ish and my food came out fast--boom. Even though it wasn't crowded, the vibe was still great. Chill, comfortable, and no rush. Food-wise: The clams were tasty, though I'm usually more of a mussels person. The garlic wine sauce was flavorful and paired nicely. The stuffed snapper? Beautifully done. Well-seasoned, tender, and the seafood stuffing was a great touch. Definitely the standout. By the end, I was happily stuffed. Excellent service, great food, and a relaxed environment--I'll definitely be coming back

We visited Joia solely based on its proximity to the Red Bulls game…read more Parking: Due to the game, I can't speak to how street parking would be. We parked in a parking deck a few blocks away. Service: I made a reservation but didn't end up needing it for 6pm before the 7:30pm game (Wednesday). We were seated right away and that same host took our drink order. A waiter came to take our food order soon after. Our waiter noticed the sun was in our eyes so he pulled the window shade down for us. Both staff members were kind. Drinks: My husband originally wanted a Blue Moon draft but then was told there were no draft drinks available. He opted for a Peroni. I got the white sangria and was not impressed at all. It was basically orange juice with alcohol. Really disappointing. Food: Not the most extensive menu. Since we didn't want any leftovers being we were headed into the game, we both opted for the cheeseburger cooked medium which came with fries. I think the patty was a bit overdone and my cheese was not well melted and still held its shape quite well. Flavors were fine but not $17 worth. They only gave us half full little plastic containers of ketchup which was not enough to put on both my burger and fries. The waiter never came back around for me to ask for more unfortunately. Of note, there is a 4% credit card service charge so I would recommend bringing cash. Overall, it was okay and again, I appreciated its proximity to the stadium. The staff was nice enough but food and drinks were nothing special.

The coffee's are always amazing And change the flavors…read moreoften Food is always fresh staff always courteous and always clean I highly recommend

Food was great. A bit overpriced, but it had nice decor. Maybe i'll give it another chance in the…read morefuture but the other reviews here echo my sentiment and experience. I saw a billboard highway ad for Americano while driving home from work and didn't realize it was nearby, so decided to give it a try. Street parking was available. I'll preface this by saying I came on a weekday around 5 PM after work, so it wasn't particularly busy when I entered there were like 2 people dining inside tops. There didn't seem to be a dedicated host or hostess at the entrance, but a staff member eventually led me to the bar area and took my order. They didn't seem too enthusiastic but maybe it was a long day, who knows.. I ordered a salad, seafood, alcoholic drink, and dessert; I was a little surprised that the salmon didn't come with any sides. When I asked, I was told that sides had to be ordered separately. So I had to wait for my mashed potatoes to come in and by then my seafood had cooled off. That's fine, but I would've appreciated a heads-up when ordering rather than finding out once the entree arrived. The ambiance is very nice. I really liked the classic movie-star decor, the music fit the setting well, and I appreciated that the staff were appropriately dressed for the atmosphere. I'm a James Bond fan so it was nice seeing Sean Connery and Daniel Craig up on the wall. Those details gave the restaurant a polished feel for sure. The pricing, however, felt high for what you get, particularly for Bayonne... it was closer to what I'd expect to pay in Manhattan. I was also surprised by the automatic 20% gratuity that caught me blindsided. On top of that, the receipt still gives you the option to leave an "additional tip," which could easily lead someone who doesn't notice the automatic gratuity to tip twice. So I actually tipped twice unknowingly lol. I think the 20% charge should be made very clear to guests when the check is presented.. Overall, I would still recommend Americano, but I'd caution others to expect a relatively expensive dining experience for what it's worth. One final small detail.. I would've appreciated a simple "thank you" or "goodbye" on the way out. The staff seemed preoccupied, so I didn't make much of it, but at around $150 per person (see my receipt) you'd naturally expect the service to match the premium pricing. I'm also comparing this to local premium fine dining areas in the NJ area like Felina Restaurant, The Feathered Fox, The Maddy Rose, 87 Sussex, Sofia's Fine Italian Cuisine, etc, so as you can see there's a lot of competition that offers similar value, and I'd say what separates each are vibes and customer service since that's what you're paying extra for. It's the little details that count. Again, it's got great atmosphere, great potential, and it's a promising restaurant, but the service and value could be a little more polished for the price point. Food 5/5 Service 3/5 Business Practice 2.5 /5 Music 5/5 Ambience 5/5 Location 3.5 /5 Overall 3.5 /5

Im giving them a one because I can't give them anything less than that as a review. We came here…read moretonight to dinner. It was big party, it took them like 3 hours to serve us dinner. They were short staff, our food when it was finally served was cold, the sides didn't come out with our food and all of our steaks were overcooked. One of the steak was super cold like they took it out of the fridge and served it. I personally told the waiter when I returned my steak that I didn't want a replacement and she came to the table to give me a new steak, I told her i didn't want it and she got an attitude telling me that it was just made for me. They need to keep their food menu to a minimum because they don't have the staff and their waitresses are not very friendly.

The courtyard was lively and the snails are always on point. I recommend the oysters too.read more

The bartender (young female) was welcoming and attentive. The crowd and the music selection on the…read morejukebox clearly lacked diversity. My boyfriend and I felt slightly out of place. We did enjoy the typical bar food, the fair prices and the outdoor patio. We are inclined to give it another try but if we sense that uncomfortable "out of place" feeling again and the blatant lack of diversity, we will certainly not come back.

The place is great and all, but the jukebox?? Its a total ripoff! I put $1 ONE US DOLLAR into it to…read morehear a great song: Paradise By the Dashboard Light by Meatloaf (a great song) and we had to wait 10 (TEN) songs to hear it. What gives??????