I lived in JC for 4 years and this was my favorite restaurant. I have gone on first dates, laughed and cried with friends, just so many fond memories here. Now to the food - I have enjoyed their charcuterie and the appetizer potatoes. Their halibut and frites are delicious. I have gone back to JC a few times since I moved out, but never quite made it here...perhaps some day! Hope you are as lovely as you used to be Satis Bistro! read more

Great service and amazing food! The restaurant has plenty of seating and it's in the most romantic part of Jersey City. I recommend coming here on a date and then taking a nice walk by the water. read more

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This cozy restaurant with a delicious sounding menu was all window dressing. Hostess and waitstaff were great but the food wasn't. Started with two appetizers a roasted cauliflower - flavorful but not quite cooked through and patas brava, a mound of spiced potatoes and aioli - okay. The main course was where things truly fell apart. Gnocci with white beans came out as heavy bready dumplings squares in sauce, and cacio pepi, was a gloppy mess topped with parmesan cheese crust - the textures did not meld well. As we were looking for wines, well...if we do attempt them again, we'll bring our own and pay a corkage fee. read more

We had the cauliflower app and it was delicious. I also had the squid ink pasta which was really nice. We also had the carbonara pasta which was nice. Also great desserts and good espresso!! read more

Supposedly classy brunch restaurant was rather disappointing... We had a decent group of 9 doing the unlimited drink special for a birthday and it was sub-par. We were seated in the back and it was much darker than the rest of the restaurant, felt like it was night time at 1PM. The waiters were good with refilling our drinks, until near the end of the brunch hour, when it mattered most, they were nowhere to be found. No bueno. Brunch started with apps which consisted of a cheese and meat plate with an arugula salad. The cheese plate definitely needed more bread for the amount of cheese. I was indifferent towards the salad as it was just arugula with more cheese on top. Then the entrees came out and the brisket with two eggs dish was tiny and unsatisfying. Such a small portion with dry brisket, not very good. My gf ordered the burger and that looked good, but again a small portion. The fries that came with the burger were good though. This is about the time the waiters disappeared and the drink refills slowed down. There was dessert but it came out much after everyone had finished their meal. Overall, after its all said and done, its not worth the 42(plus tax and tip) dollars for a small dish and limited drinks. The service was good but slows down near the end. Oh and the vomit rimmed toilet didnt help this place's cause. read more

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Applies to delivery only-just had to cancel an order because the ditz who answered the phone actually said "oops sorry" when I told her that I was calling to check on an order sent in 15 min prior but didn't receive a confirmation. "I just got it" no, you weren't paying attention and have no idea what you're doing, moron on the other end of the line. Every time I order delivery from them it's a similar story. Once the order never even showed up. Done with their nonsens read more

Oh so tasty, so chic, so lovely!! My BFF and I had dinner and drinks and couldn't decide, first off, what to choose from the menu. SO MANY goodies to try, so much good stuff, and everything coming out of the kitchen looked better than the item before it....what a problem to have, huh? Well, we finally settled on a small cheese platter and the scallops, also patatas braves, as well as a couple of glasses of pinot noir. YUM. So good, everything, so flavorful. The cheeses they selected for their assortment were phenomenal. The scallops? Well, they didn't last long....and the patatas bravas were heavenly. I'm a potato freak, so I'm pretty easy to please, but these will knock your socks off. Stop in this charming place, and enjoy their cuisine and outstanding service. Thank you to Max for taking great care of us! read more

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Despite the fact that I moved to Jersey City over two months ago, I'm still in the process of finding the gems the neighborhood has to offer. Satis Bistro looked a little out of place in Paulus Hook; the venue doubles as a restaurant and cafe, but has its own salumeria and bakery on premise. Curiousity piqued, a friend and I arrived for dinner one Saturday evening, and spent a substantial amount of time appreciating the interior at Satis. The three separate areas - a wine bar, the dining room, and an upstairs loft - are dressed up in a style that would best be described industrial chic. Elegant window drapings are contrasted against exposed brick walls, while the lighting inside relies on a few chandeliers and dangling Edison light bulbs. We were seated at one of the two-tops in the dining area and handed the menu for the evening. While Satis places a great deal of emphasis on their cured meats and cheeses, we were tempted more by their actual dishes. They weren't that numbered, but each sounded just as tempting as the others. In the end, we ended up ordering three mains between the two of us, sharing the first as our makeshift appetizer. To begin: the Homemade Black Truffle Veal Ravioli. It's been months since I had this dish, but I can still recall how unbelievable the first few bites were. The filling inside the ravioli was rich and sumptuous, with just a hint of gameyness from the veal. The Maitake Marsala Gravy, a thick, earthy sauce, was perfectly balanced, blending the mushroom flavor and the slight bitterness from the wine seamlessly. A truffled celery root added even more richness and aroma to each bite, a much appreciated, if unnecessary, addition. The pasta disappeared all too quickly, leaving us with only the regret of not placing two separate orders of the dish. Thankfully, our entrees followed in short time, and I had gone with the Braised Angus Beef Short Rib, a signature dish by Chef Michael Fiorianti [2]. Although it was a dish I looked forward to immensely, I was surprised by how dry and tough the short rib was. The meat was sinewy and stringy, which contributed to a lack of flavor in the protein, barely ameliorated by the addition of red wine roasted pearl onions. The chorizo and goat cheese mashed potatoes were an ingenuous side, however, contributing a little spice and tartness to the meld. From the few bites I had of the Slow Roasted Berkshire Pork Shoulder, I similarly found myself wishing for more moisture in the pork, although the flavor of the clams and saffron broth was well thought out. We ended dinner with an order of the Bourbon Apple Pie, composed of Honeycrisp Apple slices, a bourbon-infused caramel sauce, and vanilla gelato. I loved the texture and sweetness of this dessert - a crisp, hard pie shell against the soft, cinnamon-dusted roasted apple slices, lightly drizzled with caramel. Although the vanilla gelato arrived already partially melted, it provided just the right contrast in texture and temperature to balance out the apple pie. While our dinner at Satis Bistro wasn't flawless, it was nonetheless an impressive meal. The menu is created with a great deal of care, and refuses to be pigeon-holed into the typical categories of "French" or "Italian"; instead, it skews towards an all-encompassing European slant. I'd love to return to try their charcuterie or their house-made gelato, especially as they're open for brunch -- [1] Satis is Latin for "enough", and is the root of the word "satisfy". [2] Chef Fiorianti formerly worked in the corporate kitchens at Goldman Sachs. read more

It's been a while since I revisited Satis. And I realized what I have been missin gout on. Some amazing food and overall a great dining experience albeit an expensive one. I went with a Cherry rose vesper drink with grey goose, gin, killer rose, rose water and grapefruit twist to start. What a great drink that definitely was strong and worth the $12. I was excited. My party continued to order the chef's salumeria plate with meat and cheeses, bacon wrapped dates to start and then onto our main meals. The salumeria plate was priced at $44 and definitely fed 5 of us perfectly. They say it's for 8 people but, I find that if that is the only starter it's really for 4-5 people so that everyone gets pretty much a piece of everything. The bread was freshy, doughy and delicious and they bring you as much as you need no extra charge. The bacon wrapped dates were fantastic but, to be expected. I went with the tuna entree and it was amazing. Raw sushi grade tuna that was completely fresh, spiced and prepared with a fingerling salad that was fresh and refreshing. The $29 price tag was steep and definitely worth it but, sometimes hard to swallow since we are in JC and not ballin' out in the West Village. I sampled the gnocchi, the short rib, the steak frites and the cauliflower steak and nothing was bad. Seriously. I'm not joking. Everyone's meal was superb, fresh and tasty. Dessert. Well, I don't want to relive dessert because it was so amazing. I went with the chocolate peanut butter pretzel dessert featuring so many amazing ingredients I can't even begin to recount this amazing experience. So friggin' good. Service was amicable. Not necessarily fine dining status but, decently good. A little pushy but, doable. This place is expensive. However for ambiance and food this Paulus Hook gem is worth the splurge. read more

I made a reservation for a party of 7 for brunch today at Satis. What a charming, cozy, and elegant space! The place had enough seatings to accommodate groups but nicely sized enough to still feel quaint. We were seated right in the window seat near the entrance on the ground floor. It was absolutely perfect for a relaxed Sunday brunch with beautiful natural light coming through the big windows. I could also see how this place would feel very romantic in the evening. Service was top notch - as soon as we were seated, we were approached by a friendly staff for drinks to start off with. Once the order was in, the food soon arrived. A few other staff checked in on us, asking to refill our coffee, our water glass was never empty. Being a group (with 3 teens), we were quite talkative during our meal and we felt very much taken care of, but never once felt interrupted or pressured in any way. This is often a fine balance for the service staff to manage and the guys at Satis nailed it this morning, so big thanks to the team that was so attentive to our group today! As for the food, we ordered monte cristo, tortilla espnola, french toast, pancakes, coffee, tea, and cappuccino, among a few other dishes and we all enjoyed our food. Portion was generous and I really appreciated the fact that we had an option of either fries or salad to go with sandwich dishes. I opted for salad and was happy to see a huge mountain of fresh, lightly dressed arugula with my monte cristo. Dijionaise sauce that came with my sandwich on the side was a nice added flavor. My partner ordered cara cara orange brioche french toast and it was moist and just sweet enough. I could definitely taste the orange flavor but wish there were more fresh fruits to accompany it, not just a few slivers of orange. My cappuccino was okay, it could be stronger. I felt that the prices were reasonable based on the portion, quality of the food, service, and ambience. The fact that a reservation is accepted for weekend brunch really added a bonus point for us for Satis, because we originally planned to check out Sam A.M nearby, only to find out it is walk-in/wait list only. I would definitely consider returning to Satis in near future! read more

On a quiet street corner between the bustling Downtown Jersey City and Paulus Hook neighborhoods, sits Satis Bistro, with its eclectic European styled menu, which mostly encompasses Italy and France with a dash of Spain and Greece. On any given day, you're greeted by Sommelier, Theo, who at this point, has become a dear friend and trusted wine source to us... if he suggests it, we order it, no questions. The latest, as we step into Spring, was his offer of a Hungarian Rosé that's kissed with Pinot Noir, a fruitier body, crisp taste and smooth finish... we had a bottle, of course. To start, and transcending the Fall and Winter menus, keeping into the Spring and Summer, the ode to Spain, the dates, stuffed with Cabrales cheese, which are wrapped in bacon and drizzled in honey. I can never wait for them to cool down, before I take the first bite... salty, sweet, crunchy and creamy on the inside... all my favorite things. I'm a texture and balance junkie. I dream of ordering my own plate, but I always share. The pastas, oh, the pastas... fresh pasta dishes, al dente to the bite, each recipe thoughtfully created... just in time for Spring, a spicy Spaghetti and Crab dish, with Jumbo Lump Crab Meat, Fresno Chilies, Lemon, Garlic, and Tarragon. Though my favorite pasta dish here, is the year round Cacio e Pepe, made with Caciocavallo, Black Pepper and Green Onion... so velvety with a bite, both from the al dente pasta and the fresh cracked pepper. I could go on and on and talk about the Cast Iron Roasted Half Chicken with Roasted parsnips, pearl onions, Charred Kale, and Pan Gravy. Or the Moules-Frites... Steamed Mussels in Dijonnaise Broth, Pommes Frites with Paprika Aioli and sliced baguette. But how about we end at dessert... all of which are so, so lovely, but note worthy is the silky Crème brûlée, topped with the traditional caramelized sugar and some fresh berries and then the show stopper: flourless dark chocolate cake with mascarpone cream and a tart pomegranate sauce. Go here! Ask for Theo! read more

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Bike ride in NJ. Stopped randomly at Satis Bitro. Brunch time . Good Chardonnay (Hook and Ladders) Duck rillettes is good. But.... beef brisket was supposed to be served with French Fries. But where are they?? They told me they were mixed with my meat under the egg. Really? Are you kidding me? I asked for a portion of French fries. Look at the picture of the portion. It's ridiculous. My husband ordered a burger. It was Ok. They have to reconsider what is "French Fries" otherwise it's a good place. Come on Yohan Jeon (chief cook) :FRENCH FRIES! read more

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I had the pleasure of joining some friends out on the town for a good meal. Apparently they had been stalking this restaurant for quite some time and after the Jersey City Independent talked them up soooo much and my friends claimed the place looked soooo good. I had to give them some yelp love. Satis is located in the heart of the Paulus hook near other restaurant area giants Lighthorse and John's. Being the new kid on the block Satis from the outside looks pretty unenticing. A dark dimly lit interior and exterior. I walked past the place twice before I could finally see the entrance. The gelotoria is what finally tipped me off... The decor is nice, though I found it dark and a little crowded. You could easily bring a date here and impress her pants off. Its BYOB so she can get drunk on fine wines and you can bring your fave beer... On to the food. The food was to say the least very good. The appetizers are fresh cuts meats and a bomb ass spread of cheeses you ain't never heard of before.Cheese dipped in wine. Fresh goat milk ricotta. Gouda. ON and on and on. There's so much cheese here your lactose intolerant friend wont be able to stay at the table when it comes. And the meats. They have all of them. All the Italian meats. Fantastic Just fantastic. The only problem with the apps was the bread. Wheres the table bread? You mean your going to serve me a giant spread of meats cheeses and mustard, jelly's and not give me a more bread? In fact bread was kinda skimped on all night . What's the problem there? Same with the pate? 3 pieces of patte 2 pieces of bread... POR QUE NO PAN!?!? The mains were all good. I had the braised short rib. Soft enough to tear apart with your fingers and just the right amount of chewy in your mouth. The sauce was a little too savory for my liking but I realize to some this may be a benefit. (I prefer sweeter sauce on short ribs.) The overall winner of the night was the veal.... My god the veal was so good. Soft crispy delicious goodness. The gnocchi came very close... Its hard to explain how just regular old garlic cheese gnocchi could be a win but you just need to try it. Maybe get the veal with a side of gnocchi. Or the veal with mash? I did not agree with an arugula salad with the veal. Anyway, You will be hard pressed to find a bad main as even the more vegetarian risotto will knock your wig back son. The desserts are both epic and stupendous... The German chocolate cake has some kind of strange carmel on it that is highly addictive. You will not be able to stop eating it. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TOO. Trust me on this. If you order it. You want your own. And you want to lick the bowl. DON'T BRING A DATE AND ORDER THIS! You will embarrass yourself. That's all I can say. Overall SATIS has a couple of kinks. here and there. But the food is good. Once they get the other pieces of the puzzle together like layout issues, bread issues, and Alcohol issues this place is a very simple and easy 5 stars. read more

Satis Bistro - Braised short rib with chorizo goat cheese mash - Wine Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Very enjoyable meal here. Nice cocktail selection. I was very happy with my menu decisions. The duck rilettes (shredded duck confit) appetizer was good. My main dish, the oxtail with mascarpone risotto was excellent. Friendly service. Cozy ambiance, high ceilings, appropriate lighting. read more

I really enjoyed coming to Satis and I really mean it! It's one main floor , lovely decorated and it has a romantic feel to it. When the sun begins to set they light your candle , great place for a date night or just a classy low key evening. To top it off the service was impeccable. The Owner/manager always came by to make sure that everything was ok , he was funny , very interactive , loved him! You could tell he genuinely enjoys being there. Food : For appetizers we had the chefs choice of Charcuterie, placed beautifully on the board , great way to start of our lovely evening. so pleasing. They had an array of pasta options, I went for the Cacio e pepe. It was tasty , but its almost as if the taste starts wearing off the more you eat it. There wasn't enough sauce, but overall it was a solid dish. My partner had the black Angus Hanger Steak, very juicy and full of flavor. I wanted to keep eating off his plate! For desert I had their Creme Brulé and shared the afogato, YUM , done to perfection! Perfect way to end our night. Lastly , the manager was so great we did a round of shots and then another ... and the rest was history . Over all, if you want a lovely , romantic dinner at an elegant little place come here , it won't disappoint. Oh but if you come here make sure you like pasta , it's a staple in their menu. The couple next to us looked rather confused with the menu . Tip: don't be afraid to ask for a recommendation , they know what their chef makes best! read more

Came here during restaurant week. The food was good, but not sure if I would come here again for dinner. For the appetizer, I ordered the Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta. I enjoyed the tomatoes. Not a big fan of goat cheese and the bread was a little soggy. For the entree, I ordered the Ricotta Gnocchi. First bite was great, but afterwards it started to get a little heavy. The richness of it was a bit overwhelming and the gnocchi started tasting really doughy. My favorite part of the meal was definitely the dessert. The tartufo gelato was amazing. The hazelnut gelato was delicious and the cherry one had dried cherries throughout. The whole thing was covered with a dark chocolate shell which was perfect with the two flavors. Probably would not come back for dinner but I do want to try their brunch. read more

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Jersey City is full of little surprises. Satis Bistro is one of the pleasant ones. I didn't have an appetizer or dessert, so all I can really comment on is the main entree. At the suggestion of my friend, I decided to get the braised angus beef short rib. The meat was so tender and tasty. Any lover of beef will really appreciate how perfectly it melts in your mouth. The chorizo and goat cheese mashed potatoes had great texture and were surprisingly almost as good as the rib. Side dishes usually play second fiddle, but not in this case. Along with the red wine roasted pearl onions and sauce au poivre, you couldn't really ask for more of a well rounded meal. The plate presentation was also top notch. As the three dollar signs on the Yelp main page suggests, a visit hear will leave a little dent in your wallet. While not overly expensive, all the main entrees are $20+. It is definitely worth the price you pay though. The quality you get is more than deserving of what you are charged. The hostesses at this restaurant are very friendly. The waiter was okay, but he seemed a bit distracted at times. From the time we ordered, to when we got our main entrees was almost an hour. Unfortunately, we had to chase down a busboy to have our waiter bring the bill at the end of the night. After a while, it felt like he forgot about us. I could maybe understand that for a party of two, but we were a group of 8. There should be no reason why we didn't receive more attentive service. One thing I did appreciate is, they make sure your water glass is never empty. The environment is unfortunately where Satis Bistro really falls short in my opinion. For some reason, in 2013, they feel that a few small portable fans are enough to keep their patrons comfortable during 90+ degree weather. I was at the restaurant for around 90 minutes and spent more than 2/3rds of that time sweating. It does affect the dining experience because you never really feel comfortable. The decor is pretty average. They tried to attain a dark vintage look, but without attention to detail, it just feels half-assed. The tables are also positioned closer than I would have liked. I shouldn't be able to hear the entire conversation of the party next to me. Food: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Environment: 2/5 Overall, if you don't mind the lack of air conditioning and tight atmosphere, this is a great place to have cozy dinner. read more

Satis Bistro - Braised Angus Beef Short Rib - Wine Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I wanted to be more impressed with Satis because my husband told me the Elite event was one of his favorites. We came here last night for my birthday and while I had a good time, I was left pining for the experience my husband had. We brought our own wine which was hilarious because this place has a full bar. We only realized when the bus boy asked if we minded the $20 corking fee. Wow. So we then came to and ordered cocktails. I had the jalapeño margarita and my husband had the Rye What a Day (clever). My drink was my favorite thing I had. Very interesting flavor and for not liking cilantro this drink was spot on. Honestly, the dinner menu just didn't impress me. Most of the starters consisted of cheese and meat options which I love, but I was in the mood for some interesting appetizers other than something I could pick up at the local cheese shop and take home. Of the, let's say 12 apps, they offered 10 vegetarian options. Eh, not my thing, so we opted for the baked clams. They were whole baby clams topped with breading and corn salsa. They were tasty, but I do feel like they were on the fishy side. I also walked in to the restaurant and received an all together fishy smell which is never a very appetizing sign. As for dinner, the options were varying, but the things that caught my eye were mostly on the a la carte menu which I believe we're only available if you did a pre fixe. My husband insisted on the short rib so I opted for the pork chop. His was very tender but I think the sauce was way too rich and overpowering. My pork chop was well well well done and it was almost painful to cut it. I loved the caramel mango sauce on top, but because I was pained to cut it I quickly forgot how tasty it was. Service was beyond slow and we hesitated to order the zeppoles. We probably could have passed on them. They were too pancake tasting and didn't have nearly enough powdered sugar! However, the bourbon dipping sauce made them enticing. Even my husband who never passes up dessert didn't care for them. I know this is super negative, but I give one star for the ambiance upstairs, one star for the candle in the zeppole, and the last one for the tequila. read more

Satis Bistro - Stuffed clams - Wine Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I am definitely ready to renew my vows with Satis - they haven't been open a year and I have already reviewed them 4 times. Their menu is seasonal, so it is constantly changing (things constantly feel fresh and spiced up). The last time I went, I was impressed with the following dishes: - Butternut Squash, Wild Mushroom, and Sage Arancini with Truffle Raclette Cream Sauce: the best rice ball I have ever had. Truffle and sage are both complimentary and individually my favorite flavors. - Boeuf Bourginon: nothing makes me happier than pronouncing "Boeuf". This is a classic dish with perfectly braised, fork tender beef and all of the essential fixings: pearl onions, baby carrots, and sitting on a bed of potato puree. - Duck Confit: it comes wrapped in a sweet potato puff pastry shell....you will not want the meal to end! - Bourbon Sweet Potato and Banana Bread Pudding with Maple Brown Sugar Pecan Topping: the dessert name sounds like a self descriptive review on it's own. It's not really a traditional bread pudding, but it was a nice end to a great meal. read more

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Satis has such a cute and calm feel to it. As soon as I walked in I couldn't stop thinking about the decor love it! If you can grab a swear by the Window you should. There's also outside seating and a small upstairs seating area. My first visit here was great. The Sangria and other drinks were fantastic as well as the Steak, seasoned pommes frites and cheese board. My friend enjoyed the pasta and drinks also. My second visit here wasn't too pleasing. That night the service SUCKED, our waitress took our drinks and appetizer orders and disappeared for the rest of the night. About an hour after last seeing her, we spotted her upstairs which left the the guy that appears to be the manager handling all the tables downstairs. It was Hudson restaurant week which means pricey restaurants would be flooded with people trying to get good deals of food, which is an OK idea because the Restaurant menu didn't look good. I ordered for the regular menu, had the cheeseboard, pommes frites and the celery soup. The celery soup was OK but didn't really have a taste so I didn't finish it. My friend enjoyed the pasta again but this time it was the green pasta(I don't know the name by its in the photo). . The German chocolate cake Sundae was delicious. read more

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Stop #1 on our wine bar crawl. We walked from downtown to Paulus Hook and back to downtown. Definitely grabbed food here. AND THOSE FITBIT STEPS. The owner was a pretty cool dude, straightforward vibe mixed with a friendliness. He told us the specials, but my friend and I had already set our sights on two targets. Me: Housemade Ricotta Gnocchi Her: Beet Risotto She loved hers and I loved mine. Washed that down with half a bottle of wine. And the rest is history. No, really...the only reason I remember* this night is because I take a lot of pictures. We started the wine crawl at 5:30 PM and ended at 2 AM. Satis was a great way to start the night... ...where will the Bistro take you? GET THOSE FITBIT STEPS. * = I have hyperthymesia. And alcohol has no affect on me. read more

Nice ambiance. That is the best thing going for this. Food was meh/ok and overpriced. Duck croquettes ok. The potato crusted halibut poorly executed with little salt and was basically a fish with hash brown on top (don't recommend). The lamb ragu was good but lacked presentation, as was buried under massive shavings of cheese. The whiskey bread pudding was like a muffin with whipped cream on top, not served warm with ample creme anglaise on top as one would expect. So overall average and would not go back. Service could have been better, we were not told the specials. read more

Criticism is uncomfortable. Criticism is especially uncomfortable when it's in the form of a review...from a guest...about the food and/or service at your restaurant that you've worked so hard to perfect. You know this truth by now - bad restaurant reviews are real. I want to refrain myself from entering details, however, the experience we had, in this local established business, was nothing more but a disappointment. with a dining room half full, glassware that smell like egg wash, a oily non properly wiped down table, that of give us the welcome upon seating. we were hungry, so we order a few appetizers, where the one spoke the most at the table was the patata brava. hard to make dish, very complex. The staffed calamari were cold inside, we requested to get them warmed up but the dish came back similar to the beginning. the grilled prawn with chorizo were very salty, and the cauliflower blend and missing flavor. we moved in to the pasta dishes with some hope; but it wasn't hope, was just another dish put together - seem in a rush, almost with no love. the gemelli with braised lamb neck was full of small bones, and almost missing the gaminess. the cacio and pepe came with a pasta that we asked the server twice to tell us more about, but he was busy in the corner with his mobile phone. probably taking take out orders. we also order the halibut, a miniature piece of fish served with seasonal veggies and a powerful bacon essence that killed completely the mild and innocent flavor of the fish. the Cast Iron Chicken came overly cooked, broth-y and just dry. tasted dusty. I don't think the staff cares at all. read more

Delicious food, great service, and a European atmosphere. Went on a Monday with my parents and it was so nice we could take our time and converse and not feel rushed through the meal read more

Went to the land across New York City known as Jersey to visit my cousins and they wanted to take me to eat and chose this place located close to their apartment building. From the moment I walked in, I loved Satis. The décor has the exposed brick and had vines falling from the ceiling but it also had some modern touches. The food? Great! I had the bocadilla de tortilla which I've had on several occasions in Spain when I was living there. It had chorizo, cheese, and potato. I was extremely full from it. I also had a bite of my cousin's sweet potato pancakes. YUM! If you're ever in the area, give this bistro a try. read more

We came here with a bunch of friends for my birthday. We walked in on a Saturday night with a reservation. Half of our party was about 10 or 15 minutes early, but the hostess seemed quite flustered at our arrival. She pointed out where we were going to be seated, and said it was currently occupied. Okay... I felt she could have just said "our table wasn't quite ready yet, and would you like to sit at the bar until it's ready" would have worked better. The table was flipped and we were seated and waited for the rest of our party. Drink orders were taken while we were waiting for the rest of our group. Any time there is a drink on a menu that involves tequila and jalapeno, I will get it. Theo, the manager? came over and introduced himself. He is the sweetest man and went out of his way to make sure everything was prefect. Theo apologized to us about certain popular items not being on the menu as it's restaurant week. Unfortunately, as my birthday always falls out during restaurant week, I'm way too familiar with this happening. I love that the menu very clearly stated what was vegetarian. We got a couple of starters, including the buffalo mozz. The crustini was a little too hard, but Theo fixed it in an instant. The Broccoli Risotto? So good! Food was delicious. I wasn't planning on doing dessert, but it was my birthday and how are people going to sing the happy birthday song and all... which I personally would be okay skipping, but whatever. Unfortunately, due to restaurant week they were out of ice box puddings ordered by my friends. But Theo replaced them with the sundaes. I can't believe it took me this long to get to Satis, but we will be back. read more

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I was so impressed by this gem. The presence of being in this space was extremely welcoming with its plant fixtures and ample amount of pillows. I loved coming here at night because the aesthetics combined with its atmosphere added to the experience first hand. We sat outside on the patio, great location for being on the corner of Washington St in downtown. I was so ready for dessert so I went ahead and ordered the banana chocolate cream pie with a glass of cafe carajillo, a pungent taste of dark ages run and espresso. Whew! My date had ordered the mussels with a side of arugula salad instead of pomme frites. Now, I'm always on the hunt for the tastiest bowl of mussels considering my newly found love of them from a recent trip to Paris this summer. And Satis did mussels right. The taste was not simple, but in its complexity it was nothing short of amazing. I loved the flavor and the garnishes that was later accompanied by pieces of bread, dipped in what I call a fountain of youth. This dinner gave me life. Food is the ultimate comfort ! I will definitely come back to try out other entrees or a nice cheese plate during happy hour. read more

Satis Bistro - Salted dulce de leche, banana milk chocolate ganache and whipped toasted marshmallow !! Divine. - Wine Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I love their gnoochi & the decor is so adorable. The place is very warm and intimate and dark and rustic.Some of my favorite thing si will say! i was lucky enough to come here for a Yelp event and it was great.. Their cheese spreads are huge, and super fresh...and if you love cheese....well get your booty over here for their cheese & meat spread! Id like to come back for a brunch sometime...deff worth a trip! read more

My husband and I hosted our rehearsal dinner here back in October. The food was delicious, the service was great, everyone was very attentive to our party. It was great to have the balcony space upstairs to ourselves, perfectly fit our group of 26. We also thought the pricing for the party was reasonable for the area.. so many other places we checked out did not have the same vibe and private space as Satis and we're charging nearly 30% more. Michael was very helpful in answering all of our questions and reserving the space for us. The only challenge was the bathroom. None upstairs, so guests who had trouble with stairs had trouble with the bathroom, and one bathroom is smack in the middle of the first floor dining area.. kind of an odd place. Neither of this was a true deal breaker, but something to note. read more

I've been to this place twice and loved the food each time. The first time I had the chicken confit, champagne, some lemon drink (too strong) and then salted caramel and coconut gelato. The food was great and the atmosphere is romantic and cozy. The second time I went, my hubby and I had breakfast - waffles and eggs. Both of which were good, just wish there was a little more. I'm looking forward to going back, now to convince the hubby who thought his lamb chops were too small, lol! read more

Satis Bistro - Wine Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The atmosphere of this place cannot be beat. The decor is romantic and industrial (some how) and the staff are always wonderfully friendly and attentive. I've been here for both brunch and dinner - though dinner is a bit of an expense. (Went for restaurant week, and they actually have a pre-fix menu for $30/person most weekdays and on Sunday.) The food is wonderful (the gnocchi is out of this world and the meat and cheese plate is huge for my boyfriend who's a really big charcuterie snob). They have an impressive wine list as well, and a lot of signature cocktails. They even have a lot of beer to choose from. Basically this place makes you want for nothing. It's a great place for a date night - probably not the best for a loud group, however. read more

Satis Bistro - Wine Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I love Satis, they have great food and great customer service. I've been a few times on date nights, they are very accommodating when it comes to making you happy. Since its so small you're sitting close to other guests, one time the guests at the table right next to us were so loud we asked to be moved because we couldn't even have a conversation with each other, they went above and beyond to find us a nice quiet spot upstairs. Also they have amazing gnocchi!!! read more

Good duck. Service is good. Understand why there are many people dinning there. Yum yum yum yum Yum yum yum yum Yum yum yum yum Yum yum yum yum Yum yum yum yum read more

Satis Bistro - Duck - Wine Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Sunday evening in advance of my birthday. the place is very warm and cozy, just the right atmosphere for a multicourse sit-down meal. We're a party of 5 and four of us opted for the evening's 5 course tasting menu ($55 - reasonable) and I had the wine pairing +$35. 1) Butternut Squash Galette (with Reichgraf Von Kesseltstatt Riesling) Pretty good, could be better 2) Strozzapreti pasta (Dourun Franca Blend) - Sauce is balanced, pasta is velvety smooth 3) Seared Sea Scallops (Jadix Cteaux du Languedoc) - Excellent, perfectly executed, sweet and caramelized outside, tender inside 4) Wagyu Beef Brisket pot au Feu (Double Cellars Dry Creek Zinfandel) - Not as good as it should've been 5) German Chocolate Cake Sundae (Casa de Santa Eufernia 10yr port) gave it away to my son, he said it was good Overall a good dining experience if you can splurge for the tasting menu. read more

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Gotta say, this is my new go-to favorite spot in downtown JC. I came here after a disappointing and lacking dinner at "Roman Nose" by Grove, and I was delighted to have come here. We had already eaten a decent sized pizza and antipasti at the last place, but I really wanted to try their chef's tabla of meats and cheeses. We picked the 3 meats and 3 cheese platter with manchego, Gruyere, chorizo, salami, and the most delicious prosciutto I've ever eaten. The platter came with a side of bread, with some tangy cornichon pickles and a side of tangy-sweet Orange preserve. The entire dish is orgasmic. The cheeses are creamy, with varying degrees of sharpness. The meats are fresh, clean and robust in flavor, spice, and texture. The prosciutto is outrageous! Couldn't get enough. The staff were all very friendly, but one peculiarity...we had 4 different waiters come up to us within 5 minutes of being seated and then we didn't see any wait staff for another hour. The waiter who took our order seemingly forgot to place our order for gnocchi and patatas bravas. The gnocchi was ok. The patatas bravas were disgusting. I was hugely disappointed. It was overly seasoned, ridiculous amounts of cumin and smokey spices. And too crunchy for my liking. Side note: Best Patatas Bravas in NJ - Casa d'Paco in Newark NJ. THAT TABLA THO.... The best I've had read more

Satis Bistro - Chef's Meat and Cheese platter. One word. DELICIOUS. Will definitely come back - Wine Bars Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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It was mediocre at best, overpriced and poor service at worst. Four of us went for restaurant week, three of us ordered off the fixed menu, and it took us about two hours to get in and out. No, there shouldn't be a rush on a dining experience, but on a week night it would be nice to be able to get home before 10pm. The "brisket" was way overcooked--tender, yes, but tasteless--and the leek soup was something I could make at home. On the plus side, the cocktails and desserts were delicious. I would not recommend going back. I've said this before in my reviews: just because it's expensive doesn't make it good. read more

The only regret I have about coming here is that it was Mother's Day so it was really busy and the service was a little less attentive than I think it would have been otherwise. I was glad there was no prix fixe menu though. The food was stuffed with rich cheeses, stacked on or in thick brioches and topped with perfectly cooked eggs. Well, at least that's what you would gather from our tablescape. Do not try to skimp on the calories here because you will definitely regret not indulging. Between my family we had the Baked Eggs over Creamy Polenta, Poached Eggs for Brioche, Croque Monsieur and Grilled Chicken Sandwich. All the egg dishes were delicious and decadent. My sister didn't care for her chicken sandwich and fries, she said it was mediocre at best. So stick with anything with eggs, brioche french toast or gnocchi. Get dessert but skip coffee and/or espresso - odds are you can find something better from a coffee shop nearby. I didn't get to see the wine bar, but I imagine a sharing a meat & cheese board here would be enjoyable. http://www.foodiegabs.com/blog/2015/5/20/not-just-a-city-in-jersey read more

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A friend of ours comes here often, so we went with her last weekend. Weather was great, and we were able to get an outside table. Staff is friendly and funny... and the food was delicious. We had ordered about 5-6 different salads and appetizers (cheese, etc)... and everything was great. We can highly recommend anything with goat cheese! They also have plenty of options for vegetarians. read more

The first time I went to Satis Bistro, it was for Hudson Restaurant Week a few years ago, and it was beautiful. Everything about the dinner was beautiful, food and all. The space is lovely. There is something magical about the light that streams in from the large windows and through the lush green of the hanging plants, dancing on the infinite and perfect details of the restaurant. The aesthetic is stunning- from space to plate. I noted the same spacial magnificence on this second occasion. It was exactly as dreamy as I remembered. With this visit, I came with high expectations and higher hopes. Dinner started strong with colorful cocktails, highly curated with both summery and wintry notes. Our cheeseboard was pleasant as well. A perfect appetizer to pick on while catching up with old friends. The arancini were exquisite. The rice balls were filled with stretchy mozzarella-- a playful balance of chewy and soft. And the flavors were familiar like home, just like the salty sweetness present in the bacon wrapped cabrales stuffed dates. Each morsel was like the perfect bite, combining everything that I love. The meal began to fall off as our hunger pangs were eased with the appetizers and dulled with wine. The hearty entrees like the duck a l'orange and the short rib, looked like strong contenders. They were beautiful, like most everything at Satis is. The duck was sweet and fatty, meaty and crunchy. It was delicious with earthy lentils and that crispy duck fat. The pasta dishes, however, were not of the same caliber. Both the cacio e pepe and the duck carbonara, were lackluster at best. They were completely devoid of flavor and that passion that had been put into the other dishes. Luckily, our server and the manager were really understanding (the server even noted that he had tasted the dishes and they were not as good as they should be) and took the dishes off of our bill and two desserts were on the house. The desserts a mix of classics and twists. The hazelnut budino was pretty to look at with a melange of textures and decadent flavors, while the wintry pumpkin streusel was relatively flat. The pear tart was both sweet and tangy with a buttery flaky crust and too sweet vanilla gelato. Overall, I would definitely go again. I am addicted to the eatery's relaxed sophistication and dedication. read more

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I've been here twice so far, once for brunch and once for dinner! I must say I like the dinner selection better than the brunch though. Service is great, the waiters are very friendly, and portions are generous. Atmosphere is pretty nice too, they have an outdoor space as well as indoor seating and the interior is really cute, perfect for date night :) For brunch, we ordered the chef's selection meat and cheese platter, the brisket and eggs, and the burger. - Chef's selection meat/cheese platter: SO good! comes with saucisson sec, prosciutto, murcia al vino cheese and (i think) manchego cheese. plus apricot honey mustard and little gherkins! my favorite is the murcia al vino, it is super creamy and just amazing. Definitely eat with the apricot mustard and some prosciutto on bread. - brisket and potato hash with eggs and harissa: having never had harissa before, i wasn't expecting it to be quite so spicy!! it has a serious kick! kind of tastes like korean gochujang, but with more dry heat, if that makes sense. it was honestly a little too hot for me so i used it sparingly. eggs were ok, i wished there were more potato as i felt the brisket was a bit overwhelming and one-note. ultimately i regretted not ordering the baked eggs instead - maybe next time. - burger: fiance ordered this, thought it was pretty good! he ordered bacon on the side to put in the burger cuz that's how he rolls. :) fries were good, patty was cooked nicely, not much more to say. Dinner selection was much more our taste. We got the meat and cheese platter again because it was amazing and it was just as good, i think there might have been more cheese this time? not sure. We also got patatas bravas, lamb loin and the oxtail. - patatas bravas: amazing. but got a little salty towards the end. much better overall than the one at raval, although admittedly not as good as my #1 at barcelona. but definitely the best patatas bravas i've had so far in the city. - lamb loin: came with tzatziki and potatoes. the meat itself was cooked beautifully to a medium, but all in all i prefer the chop cut and loin just isn't as flavorful a cut imo. i'm also not a huge fan of greek preparations of lamb so there is that. - oxtail with risotto: soooo good!! tender, flavorful oxtail on equally flavorful, perfectly cooked risotto! i ate every. last. bite. it was amazing. Wish we'd found this place earlier! read more

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