3.5 stars! Rebecca's has a romantic atmosphere, and provides great service. Overall the food is just ok. We ordered the steak quesadillas and the cilantro shrimp. The steak quesadillas were pretty boring, and not that good. The meat was undercooked, and it wasn't cheesy. Basically, just undercooked meat tossed in a tortilla with no cheese. The cilantro shrimp was seasoned well, but we didn't care for the tostones it came over. They need a better appetizer selection here! For entrees we had the ropa vieja and the salmon entree. The ropa vieja had a good flavor, but it tasted like it was made 5 days ago and just warmed up! I like my food made the same day when I dine out. The salmon dish was good, and the yucca coconut mash yams it came with were delicious! We had two other sides the dirty rice and the plantains. Both were good, but I prefer my plantains to be more sweet. For desserts we had the flan and the bread pudding. The flan wasn't good! The caramel was too liquid like, and didn't have any caramel flavor! The bread pudding was decent. Overall the appetizers and dessert weren't that good, and entrees varying from ok to good. I recommend the owners dine at De Martino in Somerville for an excellent Cuban meal, and maybe they can get some ideas to make Rebecca's 5 stars! read more

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What's not to love about this place? That's the question I always ask myself when I come here. This place fires on all cylinders. The food is impeccable, the staff is the best and the atmosphere is probably one of the most romantic of any restaurant I have ever been to. They are known for their flan and trust me, it won't disappoint! This place is always packed so make a reservation and make sure to bring your own bottle of your favorite beverage as they don't have a beer, wine or liquor license. read more

Rebecca's - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

This place has amazing food, service and ambiance. The pork, ropa vieja, and salmon (pineapple and mango) were all delicious. It is a BYOB which is awesome if you know that beforehand and bring a bottle. We didn't so we ordered a bottle of wine (it was late and they only had white wine left). We think it was spoiled so we returned it and they took it off the bill. My advice is to BYOB but if you don't then just forego alcohol. I wondered why this absolutely terrific restaurant didn't have a better rating because the food was delicious and after reading a lot of the reviews it's mostly because of other issues, not the food. read more

The service was OK and the spot is very intimate. This spot is $$$. I think the food is way overpriced for what the food actually is - rice, black beans, and a small protein. I got a shrimp dish. I paid 30 bucks for a scoop of rice, a scoop of pineapple, and 5-6 pieces of shrimp. Portions are not large incase anyone is looking for a bang for the buck spot. Plantain chips and guac is $15, every entree is pretty much at $26-$30. Sides for like plaintains and soup are around 8 bucks. A lot of the food options shown on yelp were not on the menu, such as tacos or pork chop. We got an appetizer, 2 plates, and it cost $80 before tip. The food was alright but not to a point where we were blown away. They only offer 22-30 dollar wine bottles for drinks or BYOB. For sangria, you pay another $16 on top of the wine bottle cost. I honestly felt like I just wasted a whopping $100. I couldn't help but think about other restaurants who serve the same type of food for literally a third of the price. read more

It's a very cozy vibe. The staff is very friendly. However, I was not impressed by the food. I ordered the camarones verdes and the spice was overpowering. I then tried the coconut shrimp and it lacked flavor. I would give it a 3.5 but there's no half ratings. read more

Rebecca's - Camarones Verdes - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

This was very nice food was good and staff very friendly I will come back and very sit again soon read more

Rebecca's - Jackie's birthday - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

What a precious find! My husband took me here on my birthday but I picked the place via yelp so I'M GONNA TAKE THE CREDIT ha! This place is incredibly romantic and charming. The atmosphere also welcomes friends and families, it seriously couldn't get any better. Their patio is to die for. It has a sliding glass casing coverage as well just in case the weather isn't cooperating. We landed a beauitful night and I loved the lighted backdrop they have against the rock wall to heighten the romance of the evening (check my picture for reference). The menus even light up so you can read in the dim candle lit lighting without having to take out your phone; what a KILLER surprise when you see the glowing menus as you open them. Stupendous charm. Also a wonderful side note, this place is BYOB! We brought a bottle of wine we purchased at the vineyards in Italy on our recent trip. It's always lovely finding a higher end restaurant you can splurge a bit on food prices because you have the ability to bring your own. However this place is still very reasonable for the quality of food. Now on to the service and food. Service is knock your socks off incredible. It was also our waiters' birthday which made for some fun quick convos and humor. He was very attentive and down to earth. Even the hosts knew how to make you feel very important instead of seemingly bothering them to be seated. The food was beyond my expectations. I've been to a lot of hole in the wall, Abuela in the back making the food like she would from Cuba, types of places. This food tastes exactly the same BUT the additive is the quality of what they're serving. For example, the churasco is cooked to perfection and melts in your mouth with ZERO chewiness (which isnt an easy victory). The shrimp appetizer were jumbo, snappy, and fresh. I enjoyed myself here beyond my expectations. It was probably the best new restaurant I've tried all year. Good job to the entire staff for an incredible birthday dinner. Can't wait to come back. read more

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First, I want to say thank you for making my birthday dinner so special! My guest and I had such a wonderful time! Rebecca's is a cute, intimate BYOB spot in Edgewater that will certainly impress your guest with their light up menus. I had made a reservation prior for party of 8 people and they were able to accommodate us even though we ran about 30 minutes late the evening of. I made the reservation right through YELP and got a response pretty quickly. Upon arriving, the staff was great at opening the bottles we brought and were attentive the entire night. We started with 4 different appetizers: Croquetas, Shrimp with Tostones, Chorizo and Empanadas. The Chorizo was INCREDIBLE!! Really wish we had ordered more because the flavor was awesome and came with mini toasted bread. Mouth is watering just thinking about them actually. The shrimp was a little dry and the croquetas and empanadas were also pretty good. Pictures don't really do them any justice but partially because the restaurant is really dimly lit. For entrees, the majority of the group got the Churrasco with either morro/dirty rice or coconut mashed yams and the Red Snapper. I ended up getting the Lechon Asado with morro while another one of my friends got the Havana Shrimp. The Lechon was incredibly moist and the Red Snapper was a hit with the two guys that ordered it. The Churrasco also came out exactly how each person had wanted it cooked. Rebecca's also has a back area with really romantic lighting and we had actually booked that space for a bachelorette last year. It was such a positive experience, I decided let's try them for my birthday. If you are looking to impress a potential bae or want to go out for a nice intimate dinner, try Rebecca's and don't forget to bring your bottle of choice! read more

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My mom and I had our Christmas dinner at Rebecca's and it was wonderful! The restaurant looks beautiful and the staff was upbeat and provided friendly and attentive service. They must have updated the decor during the pandemic because it just looked very fresh and hip. We shared the huge guacamole to start and it was creamy and delicious, served with dried plantains. We each got a salmon dish - mine with a grapefruit topping and hers with mango salsa. The side for each was mashed coconut sweet potatoes which I could eat every day. It was all great! We each got the rice pudding for dessert, and it was perfect for a dark night - true comfort food! read more

I had a lovely dinner here a few weeks ago. The front of the restaurant is a little intimidating because it looks so fancy, but I was relieved when the host gave us an option to sit in the back walled in patio, which totally is the opposite (almost cheesy can I say?). To top it off the menus legit light up! Anyways, the food was great. I ordered a shrimp dish and those suckers were super jumbo shrimp! I had a bite or two of the ropa vieja, and while it was a little more red than I am used to, it was super yummy. Also ordered the maduros, but you can't really go wrong with maduros. The staff was amicable - just young guys trying to make a buck, but in a respectable, yet playful manner. We had a nice time bantering with the waiters. And you need to appreciate that Rebecca's is also BYO which is good because honestly, I found the menu items to be a little on the pricier side. read more

Service was lovely right from the first step I took in the restaurant. Appreciate the warm welcome and friendly staff throughout our meal. Hubby had skirt streak and he loved it. I have the shrimp entree and beef empanadas. I could eat just the beef empanadas for my meal! BYOB is a plus! read more

Rebecca's - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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Not impressed. What is with these 5 star reviews??? Was here on a Saturday night for dinner around 7pm. It was not too busy but we had a table reserved for 3. The service was not too great either and our server was not too friendly. We asked if we can just get the appetizer in and have the entrees later and she said it might get really busy later, when there were clearly empty tables next to us. The most disappointing was the food. The cilantro shrimp appetizer was good but nothing special and only came with 4 small pieces of shrimp. The churassco which is supposed to be the best thing here was just very chewy and lacked flavor. I asked for it to be cooked medium and I was expecting tender skirt steak. I felt like they just placed a chunk of overcooked meat on my plate for over $30. My friends had the mango glazed salmon which was also nothing out of the ordinary. The chips that came with the guacamole was the only good thing here. I will not be coming back for mediocre food and overpriced menus. read more

What a gem of a restaurant! Amazing food, lovely ambience, and the best service! We came in at about 8:30pm without a reservation but were seated right away. The atmosphere was very romantic with cuban jazz playing in the background - I looooved it. The service was outstanding in every sense, we were checked on every so often and the staff was very nice. The food was great! The shrimp cilantro appetizer was very tasty. As for entrees, my bf got the churrasco with white rice and it was cooked perfectly. I had the mango mustard salmon with morro (dirty rice) and it was delicious. We also got a side of guacamole which was really good and a big portion. The best part is that its BYOB and there's no fee! However, in case you forget to bring a bottle they have a small selection of about 5 from a local winery in NJ named Villa Milagro. We got the "Delicado" bottle which was an off dry wine and had a delicious crisp, semi-sweet taste. It's def. on the pricey side as I didn't see any entrees for less than $25 but it's so worth it. Overall I had a wonderful experience. I don't go to NJ often but next time I do I will make sure to stop by again! read more

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I thought the food would be more tasteful. The food was plain and descent. The only thing good about this place is that it's BYOB.

The food is so good. The service was great. Out waitress was very nice she also apologize if we felt umcomfortable cause we were in a corner where there was a party. Which didn't bother me and my husband. But the food was great. Best Cuban food I had. Yes it's a little pricey but it's so good.the Ciltrano shrimp and totones was delicious . The churrossos was cook perfectly.yucca fries was delicious. The scenery was nice in the back room as well the second floor. The manager was nice and so was the bus boys. We had a great experience and will go back. read more

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This is a great spot for a romantic evening of even a small party. I've dined her on several different occasion. The food is authentic Cuban food, very delicious. Last time the pork I ordered literally just melted in my mouth. My wife and I even hosted an intimate 60th Birthday brunch for my mother in law here. Everything was delicious, and proved reasonable. This an amazing hidden gem in Edgewater. (It's towards the beginning of the Old River Road.) read more

I have been to Rebecca's many times before and this is the first time I am slightly disappointed. The menu was prefix for $59 pp, but we were charged $55 for extras.(black beans, maduros and WATER). Not an I and gratuity. Which isn't really an issue but a heads up would've been nice The waiters were a bit frazzled or new, I ordered a coffee with dessert and it was brought out a while after I finished eating. The waitress was nice enough to put it on the house. The terrace has been covered recently, and it was a nice touch but COLD! They have a heater but it didn't seem to warm up enough. My husband made reservations on open table for 5pm, and I had called to see if we could move it to 6pm; they said they were completely filled. So not true!! Another couple walked in at 5:50 and were seated immediately because there were over 10 tables available. While I understand they expected high volume, I was annoyed that I had to rush. Lastly, they now have a wine menu which isn't really advertised and I wish I had known because we brought our own bottle. They took the cork and couldn't recork our bottle so we had to leave it behind. read more

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Re Really fantastic food! Recommended by a friend and turned out to be a hit! Must have the sangria that they make from your Byob wine read more

Came here last night for a graduation celebratory dinner. First the pros-1. ambiance was inviting, it's a small restaurant, but quaint..2 the waitress was sweet, honest and attentive. The cons-1. parking is tricky, plan ahead..there is a parking lot a couple blocks away, 2. We wanted to order the chorizo appetizer but they were out of chorizo, we wanted to order the Jamaican jerk chicken skewers and they were out of that too, we had to opt for other things. 3. For entrees we ordered 4 skirt steaks, after we placed the order the waitress returned and said we could only order 3 as that was all they had, leaving one of us to order something else. As far as the food we were able to eat it was overall okay, nothing to write home about. I would have thought that seeing we were celebrating something and the fact that they were out or multiple items that were on the menu and one had to change their entree we would have been offered a complimentary dessert, but it wasn't. Unfortunately we will not return. read more

When I walked in my husband and I were greeted immediately and taken to be seated in the back. Very nice atmosphere in the restaurant and the staff was very attentive to us. We were able to choose whichever seat we wanted, which was nice especially for a Friday evening. Everyone was spaced out appropriately as opposed to some restaurants jamming people into one spot. I ordered the salmon, which was fresh and had a nice crisp. I'm not sure if it was wild or not, but it was still good. The portion sizes are large enough to keep you full after dinner, which is great for the price. Overall, it's a good spot with friendly staff and good food. read more

I hosted a private event at Rebecca's and it did not disappoint. The food and ambiance was great. The staff were very attentive and made sure the event went smoothly. And best of all it's BYOB! I will definitely consider Rebecca's for future events. read more

Tried this place out for the first time last week. Not too bad. FYI this place is BYOB, including liquor. The ambiance is quite dark with lighting.. Probably to make up for the extremely bright lighted menus.. Lol. The decor is nice, though. For appetizer we got guacamole and plantain chips. This tasted very fresh with a hint of garlicky. We also got the Jerk Chicken Skewers which had a delicious sauce! We ordered the Churrasco which was pretty good. The Camarones Verdes has a nice slight kick to it, delicious with the dirty rice (there's also an option of white rice, but the dirty version is much better). The Red Snapper wasn't bad. The Coconut Mashed Yams was so light and yummy! For dessert we got the Espresso Creme Brulee and the Flan. So usually I'm not a fan of flan, but this was really good! The service was very courteous and prompt. We really weren't expecting this place to be so fancy! :D read more

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Great atmosphere, nice staff, love the music.. very delicious food, can't wait to go back again. And the best BYOB . My favorite dessert flan súper especial read more

Rebecca's - Flan so good - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

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I want to REALLY thank Rebecca's for an extremely wonderful birthday night! The waitstaff was extremely kind....the wine was on point....the food was OMG GOOD and SO filling that I almost died. And the cake was sooooo good it was SO nice of you guys to add a candle and come in singing even if you didn't have too lol Honestly will have to come again...this time with my own wine (since it is byob? A bit confused on this point because in the end we did buy a bottle and so I'm not sure how this works) read more

Rebecca's - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

I like Rebecca's. Staff are amazingly friendly and super accommodating and the place is cozy and warm. One comment on food: generally, I really like the food, but 2 items need improvement. 1) the churasco steak was a bit tough and not all that well seasoned and no chimichurri sauce and 2) the jerk chicken should be served on the bone vs a chicken breast. Also, didn't have as much flavor as I had hoped for. Again, I really like Rebecca's, just a couple suggestions:) read more

Great Food! Very small. Amazingly fresh guac, with plantain chips (cut the long way) was gooood! Got the grilled double cut pork chop! Wow! It was huge. 45 minutes to cook this beast, but worth the wait, hanging with good people made it easy! BYOB. Nice experience and the waitstaff was very good! read more

Rebecca's - GUAVA GLAZED DOUBLE CUT PORK CHOP Roasted in a sweet Cuban style barbecue sauce, served with tomato corn salsa. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

I went back to Rebecca's about two weeks after the initial visit, the second time only confirming the inconsistencies of what is essentially an overpriced, stylized American take on Latin cuisine. The fact that it is BYOB in a pleasant setting is irrelevant; I'd rather make my own ropa vieja (if only my mom would teach me) and eat it on a patio table. Rebecca's version is heavy on the bland tomato broth, and decorated heavily with onions and peppers, but my plate had hardly any evidence of meat. The shredded flank steak that WAS there wasn't very tender. Instead, this $24 version of Old Clothes was tough and hard to swallow - literally. The meat wasn't even shredded properly, resulting in thick clumps of inseparable ropa vieja instead of thin strands; one bite and you're halfway through the dish. Even worse was the arroz moro. This time, the "dirty rice" was actually dirty - very dirty - dark and delicious, nothing like the bland, overcooked, nearly-gray moro that I shoveled in my mouth on the first visit. But I would have almost preferred another disappointing dirty rice, at least I would know to avoid it altogether on future visits (there will be none); but Rebecca's rice is not always bad, it's just frustratingly inconsistent. The menu, which is very meat-heavy and uncharacteristically small, hasn't changed of course, but neither have the "specials of the day." There is simply no variety; you're either ordering an overpriced churrasco (which is actually an entrana), or an overpriced lechon asado, with ropa vieja, two shrimp dishes and the ubiquitous salmon prepared two ways (mustard and mango) thrown in the mix (we don't even eat salmon in Cuba). What else? Oh, at least they didn't run out of flan ($7) on a Saturday evening at 7 o'clock again. But the version our table sampled was way too heavy for my tastes. I couldn't discern anything but egg and the thick, sickly sweet caramel it was infused with. A more simple warm bread pudding in a bourbon sauce ($7) fared better, but had none of the usual accompaniments (raisins, dates, nuts, chocolate chips, pineapple, coconut, etc. etc.) that make bread pudding fun. Instead, Rebecca's version amounted to a $7 slice of soggy bread that would have originally been lathered in whip cream (I don't consider that a "fun" accompaniment). This is not good Cuban food, this isn't even good Cuban food that's been dressed up (dressed down) and stylized, or substituted to fit a more boring American palette. It is neither earthy nor elegant. If you want your Cuban fix, go to Queens. If you want it to look nice, head to Hoboken (Zafra). But avoid Rebecca's at all costs, and all that traffic on River Road. read more

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Such a great restaurant. I wanna start off by saying that the Service is amazing and the food there is delicious. My family of 6 was seated by a female named Karla & I must say she was very attentive & had great manners. Definitely recommending this restaurant! Thank you for such a great time. read more

Had such a wonderful meal here. Food was delicious, staff was incredibly friendly and the atmosphere was great. Loved that it was a BYOB. read more

Rebecca's - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Edgewater, New Jersey

This is a cute spot! Great food, wonderful service. I had Lechon asado with dirty rice, which was very filling and delicious. I would definitely go back! read more

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My cousin lives in this area and brought us to enjoy Rebecca's. Boy, did we. It is a small place with maybe 5-6 tables. It is very clean and charming though. We walked in on a Sunday when they offer a $20 price fix which includes four courses. Are you kidding? I ordered Beef Empanadas, Black Bean soup and Jamaican Jerk Chicken for my entree'. It also came with fried plantains and yams mixed with coconut. It was DELICIOUS. I mean everything and I have been eating Cuban food all of my life. You complain about a BYOB? Not wine lovers like us. In the city the wine markup is 300%. So, I can stop at a wine shop, pickup what I like and not pay corkage at your restaurant? SIGN ME UP. Oh, for dessert I had the Guava & Cheese empanadas. We DEVOURED every morsel and the service was very attentive. If I lived here I'd be visiting this establishment constantly. The music and flow of the restaurant was also very nice. I will be RAVING about this experience all year. read more

Quaint little place with a nice back deck area where you can sit as well. Nice seating. Cozy. Comfy. The menus sure are fancy (you'll know what I mean when you open the menu). The food... One word.. INCREDIBLE! And if you can believe it, their flan is even better. Very nice host/waiter with excellent menu/food suggestions. Menu is diverse with steak, chicken and seafood. It's byob, fyi. Overall, recommend this place w/o any hesitation! PA...don't think this place is for kids. More for romantic date or a nice night out with excellent food. PPS...listen to the host/waiter when he says their signature dessert is Flan. IT WAS INCREDIBLE! read more

Rebecca's is a great restaurant! I've been here a handful of times, and I must admit I'm now a fan. The food has always been great. Each time I have dined at this establishment I've been very happy. I don't think I've ever ordered the same thing as an entree twice, and I've always been satisfied. When dining here I usually get an appetizer, entree, and dessert. The espresso creme brulee is wonderful, I recommend giving it a try next time you stop in Rebecca's. Another plus is that it is also BYOB, which is always great. They have also began to offer a valet service on weekends, which is wonderful as it can be a little difficult to park on the street. read more

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Came in on a Friday night. I totally recommend making a reservation, as it looked pretty busy. We had reservation and were seated quickly. My friend and I ordered plantain chips with guacamole and the yuca frita w/ chipotle sauce. Both were really good. My friend ordered the black pepper crusted salmon and I ordered the special for the night which was red snapper with an avocado salsa. The both fish was very nicely cooked, moist and flavorful. Both of us combined the bill came out to about $83. A nice date spot. Waiters were super friendly and nice. read more

Definitely a cozy spot. Has a rear patio which is where I was seated. Very nice. Hostess and server very friendly from the door. The place is BYO but I forgot to bring my own. We bought a bottle from the place and had it made into a sangria. By the way, I recommend the sangria. Had a skirt steak with white rice and black beans (My go to in latin spots). Tasty. My only complaint was the portion was a little on the small side. I think I'm spoiled by the local latin spots around when it comes to portions. But that is not a deal breaker. I need to control myself anyway. Still left happy. Will return Recommend. read more

The food was good, but not exceptional. The plantain chips with guacamole was the best. Great service, truly outstanding, from the waitress. read more

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The place was very cute, but very small. The service was great, the workers were very friendly. I think the price for Sangria mixer is too much, $9 for some fruit.. the food was OK, it wasn't filling. We had flank steak (tasted OK) & Shrimp (good, but not enough) Overall, I would not go back. read more

Best Cuban restaurant in Northern NJ/New York, hands down. The food is always delicious and the service is great. My wife and I came here for our anniversary. I had the churrasco and she had the jerk chicken. The coconut mashed yams are a must. Also the flan is the best I've ever had. Go to Rebecca's, you'll be glad u came. read more

This place was fantastic. The food was beyond amazing. I had the ROPA VIEJA and my wife had the Lechon Asada. Both were REALLY good! We had the beef empanadas and yucca appetizers to start. Again both were delicious. As hard as it would be to outdo all of those we got the flan for dessert. It was so good I wanted to get one to go. Please do yourself a favor and save a little room for the flan. You will not regret it. read more

This is a great byob right In Edgewater! Food was great as was the service. Portions are big . Will definitely return read more