Trying too hard to be proper steakhouse. Waiter hand picked the bones out of fish and boasted for us to only fine more bones. Steak was def not a prime cut riddled with inedible cartilage. read more

Great dinner at Sear House Grill in Little Falls. You can't best this upscale, swanky, classic Italian restaurant for a memorable meal. From their vibrant, classy bar to their comfortable dining area you just can't beat the ambiance of this place. Also, thanks to the wait staff for the very friendly, welcoming, and highly attentive service. And not to forget my meal; my rib filet mignon was perfectly prepared, mouth waveringly delicious, tender, juicy and flavorful. Thanks for the invite from my host who prefers to stay off social media. read more

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Very good steakhouse. Service was good, not great. One in our party ordered medium filet mignon and it came out almost completely raw. We had no choice but to send it back. By the time it returned to table the rest of our food was no longer hot. All in all, I would return. read more

I had never before heard of this place (despite being the expert epicurean that I sometimes like to pretend that I am) before my oldest friend's girlfriend contacted me and said they were planning a surprise birthday party for my friend. Was I in? Of course. Sear House Grill is located below my least favorite snarl of confusing, dangerous highways and traffic in NJ (namely, where Rt 80, Rt 46 and Rt 23 all interconnect and intertwine), but my drive to the restaurant was relatively easy, coming in on Rt. 46 E., past the Willowbrook Mall, and heading straight down Rt. 23 S. for about a half mile, safely bypassing, for the most part, that agita-inducing traffic. Sear House is located on the right side of the highway, just over the river and a stone's throw away from the AMC theatre in Wayne. (I'm reminded that the Meadowbrook Nightclub used to be a little further down Rt. 23 in Cedar Grove. My father had been there a few times, back in the days when they featured Billie Holiday and Anita O'Day. I remember seeing a picture of Lou Costello enjoying himself there in the company of corrupt Paterson political boss Joe Bozzo. The Meadowbrook was still open when I was a young man, but I never ventured inside, as the concerts they were featuring then usually involved "artists" like Duran Duran, Flock of Seagulls, and Billy Idol. Definitely not my musical "cups of tea." Anyway...) There was valet parking, which I'm not used to, and not entirely comfortable with, but what were my other options? Once inside the restaurant, I was directed to the back "wine room," where the party was to be held. Despite my lack of interior decorating skills, it was, even to this unsophisticated plebeian, a beautiful room. Spacious, with discreetly placed but illuminating lights, it's a perfect place for a surprise party, or any party. Speaking of plebeian, the prices here are definitely for the patrician class, those with much disposable income to spend. Perusing their on-line menu, I noted that onion soup is $15, iceberg wedge salad is $18, a side of hash browns cost $14 (HASH BROWNS!?! Yep..), a cheeseburger is $25, and so forth and so on. Fortunately, everything had been taken care of by those who arranged the party, and guests were able to choose from a fixed menu. After my friend had arrived, and pleasantries had been exchanged among the guests (a group made up of 99.9 % family, and me, although my friend's sister, whom I've known since her infancy, said, "Ed's family," which was nice for an insecure neurotic like me to hear, and very much appreciated), we sat down to appetizers. Shrimp in a kind of glazed sauce, meatballs, calamari, a superlative antipasto platter (I stayed away from the hot peppers and stuck to tomatoes and a thick wedge or 2 of fresh mozzarella). For the main course, or entree, we could choose between steak, chicken parmigiana, and salmon. I thought briefly about steak, but went for the chicken parmigiana instead, and I was glad I did. My plate was served with a sizeable, delicious portion of chicken parmigiana, along with a creamy risotto (I'm not the biggest fan of risotto...generally speaking, I can take it or leave it alone...but the portion I had this particular night was exceptional), and fresh vegetables. Topped off with a velvety carrot cake for dessert. Ample portions of stellar food...what more could 1 ask for? How about an open bar and complimentary "airplane" bottles of Vodka? I stayed away from the alcohol, but the servers kept me in full glasses of water and Coke. I ended with a cup of black coffee to see me through on my drive back home. No alcohol for me to worry about, but I'm not a kid, my stamina is not what it used to be, and I could feel the beginnings of a "food coma" starting to work on me. So... home to bed. Obviously, what I experienced wasn't what 1 might experience walking in off the street with a friend or significant other, but based on what I did experience, this is a 1st-rate restaurant serving delicious, expertly prepared food. Prices are hefty but then the cliche "You pay for what you get" has never been truer than it is these days, unfortunately. For the exorbitant money, you get a 1st-rate dining experience, Even the restrooms were clean, roomy, and private. I do have to note, in passing, that in talking about the whole experience with my friend later on, I mentioned that in the past the open bar would have been an irresistable temptation to the addicted wastrel that I once was. My friend said, "Well, a lot of the young people there did get f"cked up. That friendly young man you were talking to ended up in the bathroom, throwing up." "Ah, well...that's too bad. But...he's young yet." "We were there once, weren't we?" "Yes, we were." Sometimes the memories evoked when we celebrate the milestones we pass by in our often painful, occasionally joyful, journey through life can be very much bittersweet ones. Happy birthday, old friend! Sear House Grill? Highly recommended. read more

This place ALWAYS delivers on delicious food and friendly, professional service!! It starts with valets who greet you in an upbeat, cordial manner. They are quick to banter if time allows. Upon entering, either Brigen or Dino (mgrs) greet you as friends and are more than accommodating. You can tell they truly love their jobs and take your dining experience seriously. The wait staff, food runners and busboys are all equally as nice. When it comes to the bar staff, nobody does it better than Amanda and Zoie who seem to be there every time we have gone. The food is consistent in quality and prepared perfectly. Steaks are tender and brought out hot, sizzling, and the right temp. Salads, soups, seafood, and pasta dishes are just as good. The shrimp arrabiata is a personal favorite. Been here numerous times and will continue to frequent when looking for a great night out! read more

Every time we visit our experience is better than the last. The menu never dissapoints.My favorite part is the unmatched dedication to customer service.Every staff member will treat you wonderfully. Manny,Dino,Rodrigo and our new server Dita to name a few. Very highly recommend. Never rushed and you can relax and take in the atmosphere and enjoy your meal.Sitting at the bar the service is terrific as well and very nice ambiance. read more

If you're looking for a great place for lunch I recommend coming here. We have been here before for dinner but the lunch menu and service is amazing. We tried the pre-fixe lunch menu and it was excellent. The filet mignon was delicious so well seasoned and melted like butter. The branzino was spicy enough and so good. The quality and experience is worth it. It's beautifully decorated which lends to a relaxing atmosphere. There is tons of parking so no excuses. read more

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In an area where upscale group dinner options are few and far between, this restaurant tries to fill the gap. And while it checks some boxes, it doesn't exactly hit the mark. We started off with a round of shared appetizers: tuna tartare, shrimp-topped wedge salad, and an octopus dish (not exactly sure what it was). The octopus dish stood out and was the best--in a delicious olive oil and tomato sauce. My main? An 8 oz filet. And here's where it fell apart. The presentation was... rough. No char, no caramelization--just a sad, pale surface that lacked the visual appeal you'd expect at this price point. It leaned overcooked too, missing that juicy medium-rare center I was hoping for. Overall, the food wasn't bad--but when you're aiming for fine dining, details matter. This spot feels more like casual-plus than anything elevated. With a stronger kitchen execution and some refinement, it could be a go-to. Until then, consider it a backup option when you're dining in a pinch. read more

Modern European country flair is classy 5/5. Coming for Sunday brunch with 2 table. Their service is excellent as sever constantly filling the water and cleaning the table 5/5 Onion soup Mozzarella cheese is perfectly covered with tasty not over salty onion soup 5/5 Meatball with tomato Cream sauce 5/5 Filet mignon generous portion with fresh vegetables great sauté mushroom 5/5 Wild sear salmon with wild rice with beets 5/5 Tiramisu, mango sorbet and chocolate gelato 5/5 What a pleasant place and will return back soon read more

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I love this place. Form the food to the vibe you're in for a treat. The is a steakhouse 5 mins from my house yet I drive 45 mins to just to eat at Sear. The service is fast and friendly. They do not croud you giving you enough time to enjoy the delights. I'd recommend this as your next dining choice. read more

The ambiance and service was impeccable. Dino, our server went above and beyond was very professional and courteous. He spent time at our table asking about our family and conversing with us. This restaurant is definitely a gem, a true find with delicious food and extraordinary service. Thank you Dino for making our experience so special. read more

Sear Grillhouse is absolutely wonderful. The ambience is great upscale vibes -- wonderful cocktails. My guests and I decided not even halfway through the meal that this was the best dinner we have had in a very long time. We each ordered the filet mignon. It came with wonderful mushrooms and onions. We took a side of cream spinach and garlic mashed potatoes. Everything was perfectly done and really seasoned well; and we certainly enjoyed all of it. To start we had the artichokes. Amazing. And finally, we had the chocolate lava cake. I don't know why but the ice cream was incredible as well. This is a place we will return to time after time. read more

A very elegant and fine dining experience. The restaurant and bar has a NYC feel that you can now get in NJ (at NYC prices hah) but overall it was a great experience. Started with an old fashioned as we looked through their extensive menu. Ended up trying French onion soup, lobster bisque, calamari, grilled octopus for appetizers. The calamari was outstanding and the soups were really good too. Lotta cheese on the soup but well done. The octopus I enjoyed but definitely a little bit more fishy tasting than the calamari. For entrees, I had the Tomahawk for two, sirloin, scallops, shrimp scampi and seafood linguine (came with red sauce btw). Everything was really good, the steak was cooked perfectly and seasoned very very well. Couldn't complain and honestly the sirloin really surprised me compared to the tomahawk. Cant go wrong with either one. There's valet (which I found out after is optional), or you can park yourself. Make reservations and enjoy yourself read more

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Amazing food. Wonderful ambiance. Everything about this place was perfect. Definitely going again. read more

Nice ambiance. There outside dining area is looks lovely too. Service was great, the staff was very attentive and friendly. Appetizers: Lobster bisque- too salty Shrimp avocado salad- light and freshing Entrees: Salmon with spinach, beets, leeks - tasty Linguine Caco el Peper- i wasnt a fan of this dish Penne alla vodka- classic, cant go wrong Pappardella pasta with lobster in pink vodka sauce- delicious read more

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Just stopped in for a quick drink at the bar, and I was thoroughly impressed from the second. I stepped into this restaurant. The ambience, lighting, decor, and service is impeccable. I enjoyed a glass of Chianti, then transitioned over to lychee martini. It was absolutely delicious, listen... You get what you pay for in this world! read more

I've been to Sear House several times and if nothing else, they are consistent! The food is always delicious and fresh and staffing is always friendly. Fine dining, but not uptight at all. Always a good experience. Recommended. read more

Everything Atmosphere, drinks, food etc. always fabulous. How ever. There are 2 bartenders y that look. Mad. Or. Sad. Not like others we have dealt with!! A little smile goes a long way. Especially in that profession!! read more

Overdue review for this place - I cannot give it enough stars! Would love to give it 5 more if I could. I planned my birthday at this place - and everything about it was amazing. The food, the drinks, the service, the ambiance. I picked the party package that included pasta, steak, chicken and salad and I ordered the sides of broccoli and mushrooms (it was a while so I might have forgot what else). The Wine Room turned out to be perfect for my party size. It's been a while so I'm sorry if I forget anyone: Manny, Dino, Brigen, Aderina and everyone who made my day special THANK YOU so much from the bottom of my heart. Hope to see you all soon! read more

I've been to Sear before but my latest experience was disappointing to say the least. We started with the seafood tower for two. It looked wonderful but as we began to eat, we noticed all of the shrimp were filthy inside. I was shocked that a restaurant with a raw bar would serve dirty shrimp, especially in a platter that costs almost 100 dollars. We alerted the waiter who apologized and said they would replace the shrimp. Round two of the shrimp were served to us and they were still filthy. At this point I was so turned off by the whole thing. They brought us round three which were finally clean but tasted horrendous. So tough they were barely edible. The real fun part of this whole experience was I overheard the waiter tell someone who seemed to be the manager about our issue and the manager's response was "so? They liked the other stuff." Didn't even apologize or acknowledge, just walked away. The rest of the meal was great however I will not be returning. This experience soured the whole restaurant for me. read more

Sear House Grill - Surf and turf - Seafood Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

Always excellent quality and service. Definitely not the cheapest spot in the area but they always deliver a great experience! read more

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I have been going to Sear least one night a week for the last couple of years. . The food is good but the Happy Hour is great thanks to the bartender Amanda who mixes a great drink and remembers people's names and drinks creating a warm family atmosphere . A lot of us refer to it as our "CHEERS " and certainly wouldn't go there with the regularity that we do unless she was there. . read more

The food, the service and the atmosphere are all top notch. Let me start off by saying the bartender Zoe (spelling?) ALWAYS makes us feel like we are part of their family. the sliced filet mignon on the bone special i had the other night (recommended by Zoe!) was SPECTACULAR!! I've also had the lamb chops in the past and they are equally as delicious! Zoe also makes sure there are plenty of beers on ice as soon as I arrive. She is by far the best bartender I've ever encountered and I dine out several time a week so I'm well qualified to make such a statement. Sear has become one of the stops on my dining rotation. read more

We've eaten there quite a few times with only one or two "off" experience in years past with waiters who never smiled or were attentive. BUT, we have had quite a few like last night where MANNY (the Manager?) greeted us and even waited on us and the night was SUPERB from that point on. He actually remembered small details about how i like my steak and that i love the Lobster Bisque...and we only go there maybe 4x a year (only because of my health issues)! My NY Steak was cooked and delivered PERFECTLY, Pittsburgh, sliced. and on a hot plate. My friend lovedddd her Bronzino again as MANNY fillets it PERFECTLY, never a bone. He really puts his heart into this business!! The Sides were very good. With so many restaurants to choose from, the feeling you have when you leave SEAR, after Manny, is so satisfying. Thank you. read more

The food and ambience are excellent. They offer a great selection and a variety of options for ordering food from single entrees to two or three for sharing. That includes apps, sides and dessert. Their bar menu is great too. I have never been disappointed and i have been going there ever since it opened. read more

Nice Easter Sunday at SHG Little Falls. Sear always seems to have excellent, large-portioned shrimp dishes . You really can't go wrong on the Shrimp Fra Diavlo or Scampi. The chicken parm looked excellent as well, w/ fresh mozzarella . In this post COVID era, prices are still quite reasonable. Restaurant is very nice looking on the inside with comfortable seating . read more

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Overall my night at Sear House was okay. My table ordered an array of steaks and sides as well as a pasta dish. The cacio Pepe was extremely underwhelming and tasted like butter was thrown on it with no care to make an actual sauce. Service was normal and the restaurant itself matches all other steakhouses in the area. read more

Sear House Grill - Linguine Cacio e Pepe - Seafood Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

Food remains great, service as usual is bad.... Idk how such a cool spot has impersonal and expressionless employees who never check on the customers. We were saying maybe bc the food is so good the service doesn't need to be anything great. Anyway, great work going on in the kitchen over here. But hate giving 20 percent tip to subpar servers oh well read more

This is a fine place for lunch or dinner if you like beautifully plated salads, entrees and sides---made of fresh ingredients, quality meats and creatively combined herbs and light, flavorful sauces. The chicken milanese and filet mignon on the lunch prix fixe are exemplary. The grilled artichoke with roasted peppers and garlic scapes were perfect. Sear is a gem--a great wine list, careful and attentive service. Dry aged beef. read more

Sear is simply one of the finest restaurants in NJ. Their food is excellent and their steaks as good as you would find in the finest steakhouses in NY. We usually visit at least once a week and sit in the bar area. We are usually served by Amanda who is very personable, friendly and efficient. The rest of their staff is also excellent. We have tried many of the menu offerings and have yet to have anything that wasn't excellent. Our favorites include the artichokes and the octopus to start followed by any of the panko crusted tuna, the pork chop Milanese, the scallops and literally any of their steak offerings. The portions are large so we have yet to try any of the desserts. Can't say enough good things about Sear. read more

Was so delicious! Great atmosphere. Very modern and fun. Food was really the star. Started with great crab cakes. I had pasta with meat sauce and my friend had scallops. Both were great. It is pricey but I feel I got what I paid for. Would definitely return. read more

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This place is still top on my list of little gems. (It's large inside) My husband and I decided at the last minute to dine out on Father's Day. He wanted a good steak, I wanted a great ambiance, and somewhere near our home. Sear gives you all of that!!! We decided to sit at the bar and it was the best decision. Larissa , our bartender, was very attentive, funny, and helpful. It was 90 degrees out and I wanted something refreshing. Our appetizers were the lump crab, shrimp cocktail, and goat cheese encrusted with pistachio. Our entrees , we're equally delicious. My husbands steak was seasoned and cooked perfectly. I ordered whole fish special with sautéed broccoli rabe. Excellent staff & service Very accommodating Plenty of parking space Great food read more

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Strong drinks and meat that falls off the bone, what more could you really ask for? The menu is a bit pricey but you truly get your moneys worth. I wouldn't order the pasta again because it was underwhelming and just order more lamb chops and calamari. The service was amazing too! This place is definitely the best place to celebrate a special day read more

Sear House Grill - Seafood Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

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Delicious!!!!!! We went for our anniversary dinner at 5:30pm on a Saturday. House was a little packed but the sat in the middle room which was LOVELY. Waiter and manager were on point with service, so kind and attentive. I would 100% go back and try more of the items. Their dinner specials looked AMAZING. I would recommend going earlier , when we left at 7:00pm there was a longer wait line by the door and no open spots. So make a reservation! read more

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This place has always been intimidating to me, due to its extreme fanciness, one good thing about covid however is it has made me feel more comfortable because hey we are all outside ! The food was actually incredible and i'm so glad i went with boyfriend for date night. Our server was super attentive and possibly slightly bored, but never the less the service was amazing. Appetizer we ordered shrimp cocktail,calamari, and baked clams, alongside with endless home made bread. For our entrees we had steak && i had the lobster. Too good, the sides were heavenly also they had lots of garlic and just soo good. Garlic broccoli was amazing and then the garlic mash just topped it off ! A little pricey but such an amazing meal read more

Sear House Grill - baked clams - Seafood Near Me - Little Falls, New Jersey

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This was our first time visiting Sear House Grill. Decided to take our family to celebrated my husband's 53rd birthday! It was beyond our expectations! From the minute we were seated everyone was so friendly and professional. I truly felt like I was in the city for dinner! The wait staff was informative and a true gentleman. And what more can I say about the food! Shrimp, clams, calamari for apps and I had the lamb chops for dinner which were the best I've ever had! My husband was loving his rib eye and all of the sides! Let's not forget the delicious deserts and to die for Cappochinn coffee read more

I love thisxplace. They have great food and service Those times we had the branzino and seafood pasta. It was great read more

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The girls and I got together to try this restaurant. We made reservations for 7pm and I arrived arround 6pm to partake in the happy hour. When I arrived I parked in the private lot. I walked into this very nice restaurant and sat at the bar. Alejandra was my bartender and she was nice. I started with the margarita lemon martini and it was very sour so I changed that to the red wine. When my party arrived I closed out and we moved to a table where Kelly was our server. He was nice and attentive. For my meal I got the mussels with garlic bread and it was very good. My friend got the branzino and she enjoyed it. The bill was very reasonable. I enjoyed my time and would return. read more

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We pulled up to the Sear House Grill In the building is has about as much presentation as the food - very nicely done. Everything we ordered was delicious from the French onion soup to the seafood linguini, which both were delicious. The one knock on the place is we came on a Wednesday night and the service wasn't that great. The place was maybe 20% filled and we had to wait 40 minutes for someone to come by and take our order. There was a very good variety of food on the menu and I felt like I wanted to try every dish. read more

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I've been here a few times and it's a pretty mediocre steakhouse for the prices. The tuna tartare was extremely fishy: not great. I also got oysters which all had shell in them which made it an annoying experience. The sides were solid although nothing stood out in particular. The steaks were all under seasoned (if they were seasoned to begin with, I couldn't even tell). There was no pepper offered and no salt or anything on the table (which is usually expected because the food should be seasoned). My sister got a sirloin and it fist came out over cooked and she sent it back and it came back undercooked and, at that point, she just hit the bullet and ate it because the waiter was not having it with us. There was another group coming in after us and the way that they cleaned up the table and tried taking our plates while we were still eating was terrible. I understand there was another reservation but the staff did everything but scream at us to leave so that they could clear our tables. Pretty upsetting in general. read more

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