Great service, good cocktails/wine list, but the food was a bit hit or miss…read more Standouts were the bread (soooo many different breads, they're delicious and fresh), the octopus appetizer, filet mignon, Mac & cheese and the creamed spinach. I had the gnocchi special of the day (which seems like a frequent special) but I was very disappointed - it was very one note and not as good as the other things we tried. The service was exceptional, our server was extremely knowledgeable on the wines/cocktails. Would definitely recommend, especially for big family-style dinners.

My wife and I love this place. The food is phenomenal and the staff is so accommodating and…read morefriendly. They have made many an anniversary or birthday special for us. If you're in the mood for a romantic date or special occasion this is the best place for it in North Jersey.

We had a pretty good happy hour here with a group of about 15 colleagues…read more Drinks were all good, food was good, the bar area got rather hot although and it wasn't even crowded. Not too comfortable. Service was generally fine. Our server took care of us in the bar area, but she also had to deal with tables in the dining room. She did a good job. There must be another bar somewhere else because it seemed like our drinks weren't prepared behind the bar. They'd take a while to prepare after ordering and then come trickling in from somewhere else. The pickle chips, shishito peppers, wings (dry rub and buffalo), chicharon, were all great. Everyone especially liked the bee sting flatbread. The Queen flatbread was rather basic and not too popular, but I think it's supposed to be plain. Something else disappointing for me was that they don't have happy hour specials or a happy hour menu. Everything had to come from the main menu. Not much incentive for a group hitting the local spots for a fun happy hour.

Service was good and food was good as well at the Hearth and Tap this visit. We ordered two of the…read morespecial appetizers and each were just okay. The empanadas would have been very good if cooked a bit longer since they were a bit gummy inside. The shrimp ceviche was served in red sauce and was absent of a decent amount of shrimp. It was tasty but more of a salsa rather than a ceviche. The rib special lacked the promise of the flavors of the chipotle bbq sauce that was promised and described in the menu -- the pork lacked flavor. The chicken Milanese appeared to have been deep fried in a fryer rather than pan fried per tradition. This made the thin slices a bit tough and chewy which was unexpected. Disappointing that I didn't listen to my server who tried to steer me in a different direction as he advised. We haven't been wowed here the last three visits but will give it another shot in a few weeks to see if things have changed for the better. Listen to your servers, people!!

I won't be heading back to Peppercorn's anytime soon, GUARANTEED!…read more My wife and I came in and were warmly greeted by the bartender and our drink order was taken promptly and made perfectly...but that's unfortunately where the compliments end for both the restaurant and the bartender. We ordered Nachos for an appetizer and they came out cold. Cheese on the bottom was melted, whatever crap they put on top was ice cold and not melted. Not sure if this is the way they make them ordinarily, but I've never eaten nachos with cheese that was not melted ... we sent it back to be reheated and got a face from the bartender about it... didn't bode well in her favor but more to come on her shortly. Next both of us got The Godfather sandwich with added chopped bacon... it came out undercooked in some parts of the meat hut after the face for sending back the nachos, I sucked it up and just ate the edible parts... in addition to this though, they don't serve it closed. It is not an open faced sandwich, but served open-faced...not terrible, but just weird to me. Probably to prevent room on the plate for more fries to be added. So now the meal has ended, we ask for the check and notice a couple of unusual charges... I had 2 Belvedere and 7up w a lime and my wife had two Spicy Margaritas. We were each charged $25.00 for our 2 drinks...no issues...where it gets nutty is the additional separate charges listed vaguely at $7 and $4. Now the complaint isn't about cost per se, but rather the sneakiness and seemingly dishonest approach by the bartender that was unnecessary. My wife questioned the charges and we were told some nonsense about having to up charge because it was a larger glass for a margarita and it doesn'tcome in a smaller glass...WTF? First off, she didn't ask for a larger glass. Next, why isn't there just a charge for a margarita at one price? If you only serve it in one size, why do you need an up charge on a taller glass? That was the explanation for the 7.00 charge, 3.50 for each drink she had. The 4.00 charge I couldnt even make sense out of ... she explained that it was because margarita's have more than 1 liquor so she had to add an additional liquor fee. What in the holy hell is going on with the pricing for this drink???? So now as far as I can understand we have a $12.50 FLAT fee for a margarita according to its initial charge on the check. Then 3.50 extra for each drink because it is served ONLY in a pint glass... and a $2.00 per drink for extra liquor because more than 1 type of alcohol was put in the Margarita... so now a $12.50 Margarita on the menu becomes an 18 dollar upsell when no one asked for anything larger or additional, other than the way it should be poured according to the drink menu... it was sneaky, underhanded and it made us feel like we were targeted as unsuspecting patrons who wouldn't be back again and the upcharge didn't matter. Well she was right and wrong... wrong that it doesn't matter and was not wrong to do, but she was right that we won't be back again

The appetizer was delicious…read more Then came the meal... His at least five minutes before mine. mine had ingredients in it, including mushrooms, which I am to, despite the fact that it had never been in this recipe before, was it listed on the menu. When I inquired about it on the menu, she said that it was, despite the fact that on the above, I could see it was not. They offered to remake it for me, but not take it off of our bill. They blamed it on the corporate office. We tried to order dessert as it was my birthday and only mine came out. Not my husband's. I'm incredibly disappointed. We will never go back. They've lost long-time customers.

The Ridge Diner recently received a much-needed renovation, and it really shows. The space feels…read morebrighter, cleaner, and more modern, with additional seating that helps when they're busy (which they definitely were during our visit). I came here for a Sunday morning breakfast with family, and as someone with celiac disease, I always pay close attention to gluten-free options. I was pleasantly surprised by how many choices they offer. They have gluten-free pancakes, gluten-free French toast, gluten-free bread (which I had with my omelet), and even gluten-free wraps for sandwiches. It's refreshing to see a diner that clearly put thought into accommodating gluten-free diners. The menu has also expanded overall, with plenty of options for non-gluten-free eaters. I ordered the Southwest omelet with gluten-free toast and was satisfied with my meal. At our table, one family member ordered the stuffed waffle (which looked really good), and another had the short ribs Benedict. The Benedict was tasty, but the English muffin was a bit overcooked and we were expecting a bit more short rib on the plate. Service was attentive despite how busy it was. Our server checked in on us regularly, and when they noticed we were going through a lot of water, they kindly left a pitcher at the table, which was very appreciated. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, especially during peak hours, but they do utilize a nearby convenience store lot for additional parking, which helps. They also have a great-looking dessert case, but we were way too full to try anything this time--hopefully next visit. Overall, this is a solid diner option that works well for families, groups with mixed dietary needs, or even a late-night bite. With a wide-ranging menu and breakfast served all day, there's truly something for everyone.

I don't usually take the time to write reviews, but in this case I felt it was necessary. We…read morestopped in today at 8 AM for a Mother's Day breakfast. It was not crowded when we arrived. The host at the desk didn't even look up for literally three minutes. When he finally did, he was preoccupied a d seemed annoyed with us..he grabbed the menus, brought us to a booth, tossed the menus on the table, and basically walked away. No hello, no Happy Mother's Day, no "your server will be with you shortly." It then took about 20 minutes just to get a cup of coffee and we had to ask to be waited on We placed our food order at the same time, and about 20 minutes later the waitress came back and asked us to confirm what we ordered. Needless to say, everything took forever after that, including getting the check. We were in the diner for about an hour and a half. Everyone understands restaurants can be busy on Mother's Day, but it wasn't busy when we got there, and even when places are busy, no one should be spending an hour and a half in a diner for breakfast. What's disappointing is that this is actually the second time we've been there since the renovation, and unfortunately we had the same experience with the service both times. From now on, we'll gladly take the extra 20-minute ride to the River Edge Diner in River Edge. The service, food, and staff there are excellent, and you actually feel welcome and happy to be there. Food here was OK, but the service and overall experience were disappointing. We will not be going back.

We were visiting from out of town and decided to stop by 103 Prime Steak without a reservation and…read morethey still took great care of us. From the moment we walked in, the hospitality was top-notch. The food was absolutely phenomenal, perfectly prepared and full of flavor. A special shout out to our server, Fabio, who truly went above and beyond. His service was attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience even better. We would definitely come back again the next time we're in town. Highly recommend!

If you haven't been to 103 Prime you need to!!! And make sure you ask for Chris... he makes the…read morebest recommendations. Their Porter House for 2 is #1 on my list cooked to perfection every time

First Watch at Montvale NJ. It's located inside a plaza with other restaurants and shopping/grocery…read morecenter. Modern and chic design. Love the wooden table, giving a barn vibe. We had a reservation so did not wait long. It is a popular spot for brunch for sure. The staff are friendly and helpful. But it was so many people, took us some time to get the order. Nevertheless it is good quality food. The tea comes with whole set. You drink as much as you want. Egg Benedict has good runny yolks. Waffle is ok for me. Overall a solid spot for brunch. Parking is a little crazy during rush hours.

My experience at First Watch was a complete failure in both service and management…read more We were a party of 7, seated at 12:00 and ordered by 12:15. Most meals came out around 12:30, but one gluten-free order was completely mishandled. One person in our group did not receive their food with the rest of us. We waited over 20 minutes while everyone else ate, and by the time we were finishing, he had only been given a small side of eggs, his main dish (gluten-free French toast) still had not arrived. We asked staff multiple times, politely, and were consistently dismissed. No eye contact, no updates, no urgency. Our server was absent for long periods (10-15 minutes at a time), drinks were empty, and no one took responsibility for fixing the issue. By 1:10 PM, over an hour after being seated, the full order still hadn't come out. At that point, we had no choice but to ask for it to be wrapped to go, since the rest of us had already finished eating. The most concerning part was the manager's response. After calmly explaining the situation, there was no apology, no attempt to correct the experience, and no effort to take accountability. Saying "I'll talk to your server" and leaving it at that is not an acceptable response to a clear service breakdown. This wasn't just a delay, it was a complete lack of coordination, communication, and basic customer service. Mishandling a gluten-free order and then ignoring the table is unacceptable. The food itself was good, but the way this was handled reflects very poorly on the staff and management. I will not be returning, and I would not recommend this location based on this experience.

It's a fair quick food place. Their signature burger is not bad for fast food. Chicken sandwich is…read moredry tho. I didn't like it. You can put in orders in kiosk or in person. A straightforward menu, burgers, fries etc. easy for anyone to get something. Tables and seats inside. Parking right in front but it's really crazy for rush hours.

We came here to grab lunch on a Sunday morning. The restaurant looked so clean and nicely…read moreorganized. The soda and juice dispenser, condiment and pepper sides were in front the counter, easily accessible to everyone. They were taking orders at the registers and there were 2 self ordering kiosks. The menu had the charburgers, different sandwiches, salads, shakes and drinks. We used the kiosk to put in our order. The order was ready under few minutes, really fast service. We ordered multiple char burgers and a chicken sandwich with side of fries. The food tasted fine to us. Charburger was a decent size, patty was cooked well with melting cheese on top. I wish they had grilled the bread. The soda machine also didn't have enough gas for fizz in the drinks. This was my first time trying Habit grill. Though the interior was nice and service was quick, the food tasted so unexciting. By the way, if you sign up for a rewards account, they give a free charburger, so do it before putting in your order.

This place still satisfies for so many reasons…read more Vanilla ice cream cones - Bam! Creamy, great size, fantastic price (they just got raised to $2.39, but no biggie... We just had like a month of them at 99 cents each). Drive thru - we can be lazy and not get out of car, get late night snacks in pajamas. Service - Fast. I never wait long. There's simply no comparison to other fast food places in the area. Offerings - burgers, chicken options, fries, onion rings, plus they often change it up with new specials and deals. No credit card fees. Yes, that's common with most chains, but these days, it's a nice perk. Did I mention those vanilla cones??

Horrible customer service and disappointing food -- even for a fast food franchise like BK. Overall…read morenot too happy with this location...