My first time dining at Sirenetta because I have been a bit salty about a restaurant taking over Maxwells space. But in this economy, I go where the happy hours are, and Sirenetta's has a pretty nice HH menu. We went on a Tuesday (they have different HH specials depending on the day you go) and ordered: - $1 oysters - I would skip these as they are the only oysters I've eaten and not liked the flavor of -Whipped Ricotta Dip - This was okay, served with 2 pieces of bread when 3 or 4 would have been better -Shrimp Frites - this was fine -Kale Caesar Salad - mind blowing, possibly the best kale salad I've had - Olive Oil Martini - Full price and worth it I liked the martini and salad so much I'll be back to try more of the regular menu on a Thursday night when the martini's are $10. Service was also great and we were very comfortable sitting outside with our dog. read more

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The location is prime Hoboken and the interior is light and bright but we were pretty squeezed at our inside table (3 people at a 4 person table). The servers were all adorable and very young but trying very hard. I never saw a manager or senior person. The oysters were small but this isn't oyster season. Shrimp cocktail was large and nice. Lobster roll was disappointing (bacon on it?) but Bronzino was very nice with lovely lemony cream sauce. Pasta bolognese was fine. None of the staff seemed familiar with the wine list. We ordered a bottle of Sancerre but would have been better off with the vouvray. Be aware, Sirenetto doesn't open until noon. read more

The food was delicious and the service outstanding! I liked that the menu was on the smaller side as it was not overwhelming but so many good choices. This place is a gem. read more

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Excellent service and food at Sirenetta. My friend really enjoyed her Bday dinner here and we all loved our dishes. They also have a cute small "speak easy" in the back of the restaurant called Backstage. It gets crowded on the weekends so make a reservation. I would not consider this a true speak easy at all, but a nice bar with some music and a mature crowd. read more

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Had an excellent dinner last night at Sirenetta. This was my first dining experience. The atmosphere is quite impressive. Such an open and fresh concept with a lot of seating and privacy. There is a large bar area as well. Further in the back, there is a lounge area with music and an additional bar. Some highlights from my meal included the grilled shrimp and frites and the grilled octopus paired with mole and squash. Both had a great flavor and perfect for sharing as appetizers. My shrimp and scallop aqua panna was excellent. I was able to dip my focaccia in the flavorful stew. Lastly, the hazelnut chocolate cake with red wine ice cream was amazing. Our server checked on us throughout the meal and was very accommodating. I'll definitely be back to check out the winter seasonal menu! read more

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I know that I already have 3 reviews for Sirenetta, but they recently updated their menu, so I thought it was worth another acknowledgement. The restaurant seems to be changing up a few things, like now closing on Mondays and reducing their menu items. I was initially sad to see the smaller dinner menu, but, honestly, what I ordered was so good and something I could eat every night! The Seared Halibut was well-seasoned and cooked to perfection. It was served with sliced, spiced cucumbers that packed just the right amount of kick, and the accompanying fennel sauce was delicious! I also ordered a side of the Roasted Sunchokes, which were prepared like traditional roasted potatoes, but with the added funk only a sunchoke could provide. My companion tried the Burger, which was the first time he had ordered one at the place, and he said it was great! We were also, as always, enticed by their dessert menu and had to get our favorite Hot Chocolate Ice Cream sandwich, with 2 crispy chocolate cookies surrounding decadent chocolate ice cream and gooey marshmallows. The seasonal cocktail list remained the same, still including a few of my favorites. However, I decided to try a glass of the 2022 Vouvray Tufo from Domaine Damien Pinon in the Loire Valley of France. I usually love that varietal, but sometimes it can be a bit funky. I sampled this Vouvray before committing, and I loved its crispy ripeness. Lastly, I need to call out the staff that always makes us feel like family! Gio, Fernando, Andres, and Gabby, as well as Taj at Backstage - these folks are gold! read more

I sat at the bar - enjoyed my cocktail and ordered apps - the lobster biscuit, glazed pork belly, fritto misto, and truffle fries. All were good, but very salty. It was a busy night, the service was not great. read more

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No stars Paid $36 for black sea bass that was as small as a mini fruit tart. I asked the waiter if this was a child's portion. When I ordered the sea bass, the waiter should have told me that the portion size was extremely small. And if you look at Sirenetta's menu online, it has a picture of a Black Sea Bass that looked nothing like the sea bass that was sold to me. And the price printed online is $26 and I was charged $36. I will never dine at Sirenetta again. It's a total rip off! I guess Sirenetta is used to ripping off the young urban professionals that live in Hoboken and never look at their bill. My drink was $17 and maybe had a drip of alcohol in it. It tasted more like a mocktail than a cocktail! read more

Sirenetta Seafood & Raw Bar - The Black Sea Bass that looked nothing like the Black Sea Bass I was served and I was charged $36 - Seafood Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

Officially our last visit. Living in Hoboken, I hate to leave bad reviews on local restaurants, but Sirentta is unfortunately that bad. First time was terrible food and service. Second visit was on of the worst meals I've ever had. On my final and last attempt (which is more than normal but I had heard they improved), I am now sitting at home violently ill after a bad oyster. After telling the staff of the bad oyster, they were friendly and apologized, removing the oysters from the bill. The surprising part was their reaction saying "yeah that just happens sometimes." The food here is truly terrible, and food poisoning was the last straw. read more

Not sure why the ratings are so low because I thoroughly enjoyed this place. Our waitress, Gabby, was incredible and super attentive. The aesthetic of the restaurant was very sleek and nicely lit with an additional speakeasy-esque bar in the back down the hallway if you're looking for options besides sitting at the front bar for drinks. The oysters were delicious and fresh, the crab cake arancini and burrata were wonderful. I particularly enjoyed the burrata as it came in a ramp pesto sauce along with some tempura vegetables - yum!! Our martinis were also tasty with a good kick. One did the trick! I'm happy I found a seafood spot I plan to frequent in the area. read more

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Great ambience and food was really nice, good service and wine list was great also. Not so good on value for money though.

I'm brand new to the area and have already been to Sirenetta twice and can't say enough great things about this restaurant. Our server, Gabby was super attentive and gave great menu recommendations. The Manager, Andy checked on us several times to make sure everything was ok - and it always was! You can't beat the $1 oysters on Tuesdays and their happy hour specials. After dinner we went to the backstage area where the bartender, Joe was wonderful! We were indecisive about what drinks we wanted and he crafted up something perfect for us. The food, drinks, service, and ambiance were all 10/10. Can't wait to make this a regular spot! read more

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If you want to come for any sort of late night happy hour like they advertise...steer clear. This has happened multiple times now, but we have been asked to leave WAY before the restaurant was closed. The staff had little knowledge of what was going on. extremely disappointed with service. read more

Hard 3.5 Service was really good, but food was somewhat average. Apps - Very small portions, especially for the price. For example the baked clams were $18 for 5 SUPER small clams. Everything sounded good but when presented, nothing looked good... Dinner - I got the linguini and clams and it was pretty good but nothing special. Wouldn't rush back but not a bad dining experience. read more

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Horrible food poisoning for days after having oysters here. Oyster tasted like sewage water.

I don't know why this place only gets a 3.5 rating. My daughter had a hard time convincing me to come here for dinner based on the negative reviews, but she's no fool so off we went. The food was extremely well prepared and flavorful. The three of us shared the crab and papaya salad and the kale Caesar. Good sized portions and we all enjoyed both. Our mains were the halibut sandwich, the hanger steak and the shrimp and scallops stew. We all shared. I was especially happy with the preparation of the shrimp and scallop dish. The choice of very jumbo shrimp and large scallops, beautifully cooked in a sauce of tomatoes, fennel and onions was delightful. Rich's hanger steak was also tender and full of flavor. Kimmy will have no trouble getting me to return and there are many other dishes I'm looking forward to trying. read more

Sirenetta, located in uptown Hoboken, is a seafood spinoff of it's sister restaurant across the street, Sorellina. I was very excited to try it, given how cute the decor was, however, found the overall experience to be just ok. *FOOD* -Scallops & Pork Belly ($14) - I'd skip this one. The scallops were ok, but the pork belly was slightly overcooked. It only came with one skewer which I expected more for the pricepoint -Lobster All'Amatriciana ($34) - Rigatoni with lobster chunks and tomatoes. The flavors were very good...there is a slight kick in the dish, but it wasn't too spicy. The pasta could be cooked a bit more. It was a bit too firm for my taste. -Coffee Caramel Crunch ($10) - While the presentation is beautiful, I found it to be just ok. The chocolate exterior was a bit tough to eat. *AMBIENCE* The restaurant is very bright, with its modern decor, and would make a great date spot/catching up with friends. The bar is absolutely beautiful. *SERVICE* Service wasn't bad, nor was it great, we felt like we had to constantly ask for things. Overall, I'm glad I got to try and found that it's just an ok experience, similar to my experience at Sorellina, as I expected more from the food. read more

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I've been meaning to try Sirnetta for ages! I finally dined here for dinner last week and was really impressed. It's a cute seafood spot across the street from its sister restaurant, Sorellina (also amazing). I made a reservation for Monday evening, which I probably didn't need because it's a pretty large space and there were plenty of tables open. The staff was super friendly and service was quick and attentive. In terms of the food, we ordered a round of oysters (so fresh) and the grilled striped bass. It was a good sized portion, cooked perfectly, and the seafood sauce added so much rich flavor. I'll absolutely be back! read more

This spot will always be dear to me because it was the first date spot with my bf. It's stylish and pretty without being snobby or uptight. The drinks are great, as are all the apps and mains. The bartenders are always friendly and remember you if they see you often. They also have a bar in the back called Backstage that I'm dying to check out. Highly recommend! read more

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Stopped in for drinks/apps one Saturday at around 5 pm. It was pretty empty around that time and we just sat by the bar. I was really excited to check this place out because it looks like such a cute/modern date spot, and I do love me some seafood. Unfortunately, it could have been better. For drinks, I had the Paper Plane (bulleit, aperol, nonino, lemon) and my husband had The Acadian (bulleit rye, lemon, honey, cassis, rosemary). Both were fine, nothing special but nothing bad about it. For food, we had the Big Eye Tuna Tartare ($18). Not sure if this was worth it because there wasn't much tuna and it tasted pretty basic. I did like how thinly they sliced the sourdough it came with though but with how thin it was, I think they could have spared a couple of more slices (came with two). We also had the Spicy Shrimp & Frittes ($15). This was not bad. I thought for some reason the shrimp would also be fried but my fault for not reading. The spicy tomato oil it came in made for a nice dipping sauce for the McDonald's-esque fries. Overall, it the food/drinks were fine. The two stars come into play when we got the bill. We realized that they gave us the wrong bill. It was actually someone else's bill and it was for a lower amount, so to be nice, we pointed it out to them. They still ended up charging the lower wrong amount anyway, AND charging us for our actual correct bill. When we asked for the original incorrect charge to be voided along with a receipt, the guy was just like "oh yeah it's been done but there's no receipt". So that's when my husband told him no, we needed a receipt and the manager came and provided one for the voided charge. So they were really about to double charge us for something and make us deal with the extra charge with our credit card company. Left a really bad taste. Our first visit to Sirenetta was also our last. read more

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I came here with a friend and I love this spot, the oysters are so fresh, the seared octopus is so delicious and the bartender Fernando and the crew are amazing friendly and attentive, I'd recommend it for any occasion!!! read more

My boyfriend and I wanted to come here for dinner tonight. We started with two of each of the oysters, a couple clams and a chowder soup. Don't get the hoboken clam chowder soup. It was not like new England so we sent it back. It's not good for what it is. We ordered the Stone crab and it was small. It's also a lot of work! Not worth it. Not flavorful. Its served cold..You don't get warm butter or a crab cracker! Don't get the Stone crab. Awful. And overpriced. Best oysters and salmon in town!!! Fresh vegetables. We will return for the clams and oysters from the raw bar and then get the grilled salmon again. Absolutely delicious. Cooked perfect. Perfectly seasoned. Nice crunch on the crust. The grilled octopus was okay, though we wouldn't get it again. It's small and pricey. Cooked perfect. Flavor was okay. We finished with Amaro Montenegro. It's incredible!!! We LOVE it. Perfect aperitif. We also had an amazing server!! Great job Matt!! He made excellent recommendations. Superb service!! Very attentive. We hope to get him again next time we're in! :) read more

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First time here and definitely not my last I've visited Hoboken a few times and this restaurant is the first that I'm eager to return to I came and left it on the bartender, Brooks, to order whatever he thought was best. My moscow mule was solid, one of the best I've had in a while. Simple drink but many mess it up. He nailed it! His selection was perfect and I was definitely "wow-ed". My appetizer were these three rice shaped-like balls with an amazing sauce that accompanied it, followed by a lasagna pasta (noodles were a BIT over cooked but I didn't die). I ordered dessert to go. I'm sure it would be great. Also, because I'm greedy, I ordered the parpadelle to go (for lunch tomorrow). Can't wait to try that! Will be returning. Over and over again. Also, didn't get their name but they were very professional and kind when delivering the food. One with longer hair and a short buzz cut. Hahaha, not helpful, but still they were great!! read more

Love the ambiance here! Apps were great but main courses was disappointing tried the sword fish Milanese so disappointing were thin and terribly overcooked if it's going to be without sauce please not overcooked there were 8 of us dining and no one was happy with their main! Service is very good read more

Great food and ambiance for date night. Always have excellent service! The cocktails are crafted well a da good variety! Really good date night spot. read more

We held my daughter's bridal shower at Sirenetta. We highly recommend the venue for a fun and fabulous vibe. We did a full restaurant booking which works very well. The space, ample bar area, comfortable seating, natural light from the windows, and tasteful decor, created the perfect setting. The event staff is wonderful to work with. They thoughtfully considered my vision and delivered 100%. The food choices for appetizers and the main dishes were creative and delicious, and able to accommodate different dietary preferences. The service from planning through execution was exceptional. Everyone had a great time -- five stars plus. read more

My friend and I had dinner at Sirenetta for the first time this weekend. When the restaurant first opened, it was really hard to come by a reservation however I looked on Resy the night of and they had several openings for 2 after 7:30 pm. When booking on Resy, they do require a credit card as there is a $25 cancellation/no show fee. The interior of Sirenetta is gorgeous. It feels very clean & bright, with the white marble and gold accents. If it weren't for Covid, it would be really nice to come in and sit at the long bar for drinks & oysters. They converted the back area into a lounge like area where we were invited to have drinks at after we finished our dinner. In the main dining area, they had plenty of tables. The service was very good throughout the entire meal and our waiter was very helpful in answering all of our questions about the menu as first time diners. We decided to split 1/2 dozen oysters, the lobster biscuits and the citrus fried shrimp to start. The biscuits were delicious with the lobster butter - warm and fresh. Oysters were good. The fried shrimp were OK but for $18, you don't get a lot of shrimp - it's mostly just a plate of radicchio. I would pass on that app. For our mains, I had the lobster pasta which was a decent sized portion - the dish has a kick to it. I liked it but the pasta was a little too al dente. My friend tried the sea bass and said it was very good. For drinks, we each had two espresso martinis which were made perfectly. They have some interesting cocktails on their drink menu that I would drink the next time. Overall, it was a pleasant meal and I would dine here again. read more

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Was so hyped for a seafood centric restaurant in Hoboken, especially the sister restaurant of Sorellina! The interior is so nice and open. I really like the big window concepts so even the windows were open for more air circulation. The decor is really pretty too. For appetizers, we got the raw bar: oysters and clams. They were delicious! They tasted really fresh and I liked the sauces that came with it. The mignonette was more peppery which I loved. For entrees, we got the spicy lobster rigatoni and it was delicious. The sauce was a good spice level and there was a good amount of lobster meat too. The pasta was cooked al dente. We also got the swordfish which was good with an arugula salad on the side. For dessert, we got the espresso bomb which was delicious. Overall, I'm happy with my experience here. The most memorable dish was the lobster rigatoni. read more

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We hosted an engagement party here for 50 people and couldn't have asked for a better time. The food was great, staff was friendly and attentive. Would recommend hosting any event here. We also come for dinner often and the food and drinks are always so good. Great place! read more

We have been here several times. We have only sat at the bar and had oysters and drink. The oysters are the best I ever had. They come out ice cold and are delicious!! The cosmos here are great!! I think my favorite in Hoboken. The service is also pleasant and quick. We enjoy how big the bar is. Upscale restaurant. We will keep coming back. Hope to eat dinner there soon. Recommend read more

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Sirenetta is a solid raw bar seafood concept in uptown Hoboken. I've been curious about this spot ever since they opened up and me and my girlfriend decided to make a reservation. The operation is a little chaotic upon entry to be frank. The hostess stand is very close to the door and practically on top of a few of the tables right at the entrance there. It can lead to people piling up if there are multiple parties waiting. As for once we were seated our wait staff was super helpful. They answered all of our questions about the menu and even made some sound suggestions. We started off with the Lobster Biscuits and I must say these were fantastic. These crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside cheddar bay style biscuits with the lobster butter to accompany we're a perfect opener to the me. The biscuits are moist and steamy when you break into them and not to mention sprinkled with a healthy grating of pecorino. The sheeps milk cheese really compliments the biscuits as a complete appetizer that leaves the eater wanting more. Unfortunately for us, the rest of the meal didn't necessarily live up to those delectable, fluffy little biscuits. I had the branzino entrée which was good not great. Nothing to really make it truly stand apart from another fish dish at some other restaurant. It was missing something. My girlfriend, the same, she had the roasted chicken and it was just okay. Nothing truly special about it to really make us want to go back in for another bite. A little dry. Not sure if our ordering was off or if it was a rough night for the kitchen. Either way they didn't absolutely win us over, even with the hot start. We had a couple after dinner cocktails. My girlfriend's espresso martini was solid. My bourbon cocktail on the other hand was tough to put down. It was a nice overall flavor however there was a THICK layer of egg white foam sitting atop the liquidy booze, making it tough to penetrate. Not great and wouldn't order that again. Overall it was a good experience. Some of the dishes weren't the best we've had, but we've definitely had worse. With what we ordered, the momentum just wasn't there to bring the meal full circle in the end. read more

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Service/ambiance was good. Appetizers were average at best. The cavatelli was over-salted to the point where it was almost inedible. The lobster all'amatriciano was also over-salted, but a bit better than the cavatelli. Overall, would not go back. read more

Overpriced and food was a total waste. So salty!!!! Fish was overcooked and side dishes I didn't eat because they were cold. Overpriced in all aspects. I'm read more

We enjoyed a girls dinner outside since most of my friends have dogs. It was really hot and the staff did there best to make sure we had plenty of water! We liked the meal overall and I'd be happy to go back as the menu does change - for starters we ordered coconut scallop ceviche, it came with small fried shrimp on top and was surprisingly delish! We also ordered shrimp cocktail and a dozen oysters. For the main, we shared lobster rigatoni (lil spicy), pesto pappardelle (with soft shell crab), swordfish Milanese, Caesar salad, and cucumber salad. We loved the Milanese - perfect to share! Pastas were good- not sure I'd order them again though? Would also pass on both salads. We also had a few cocktails and ordered a bottle of white wine. Overall solid dining experience we paid a little over $100 each so heads up there if you're on a budget. read more

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Came for happy hour. The drinks and oysters were great! The bartender was very nice, accommodating, friendly and on top of everything. The ambiance was perfect. Back bar was cute. Would definitely come back. read more

Sirenetta Seafood & Raw Bar - Seafood Near Me - Hoboken, New Jersey

No restaurant in Hoboken on a Saturday night could seat my friend and I for dinner and when we walked into sirenetta, the host greeted us with joy and sat us immediately. The vibe was AMAZING. The music was fun, the ambiance was great, and the service was even better. The drinks were very unique and the food was amazing. I recommend the crab cakes. But the highlight of the night was meeting the busser, Kevin O. He was such a pleasure to talk to and he informed us of all the fun things the restaurant has going on - a speakeasy in the back with a DJ and a special late night happy hour with $8-10 drinks. We mentioned how much we love the breadsticks and he kept them coming the whole night (they're homemade and delicious). At the end of our dinner he filled a to go box with bread sticks for us. He was not even our waiter, but paid so much attention to our table. He is the epitome of exceptional hospitality. At the end of our dinner he brought us out espresso martini shots on the house. THANK YOU KEVIN O!!!!!! read more

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I made reservations for me and one of my girlfriends for 1pm. When I arrived I was lucky to find parking. Parking on Sundays in Hoboken is terrible. I walked in and told the hostess I was there for reservations and she sat us. I really liked the decor of the restaurant. We were served by Zack and he was nice. When he wasn't around another real nice young lady helped serve us. For appetizers my friend ordered the lobster biscuit. I tasted it and it was tasty but too cheesy. For entrées my friend ordered the lobster all'amatriciana and I ordered the salmon burger. My friend really enjoyed her meal. The salmon burger wasn't bad. It was big and filling though. The bill came to about $60. All in all we had a good experience. read more

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Place is owned by same people as Sorrelina across the street. I had not been as opened during pandemic. I finally went as was open on Monday when many places are closed. Was also open past 9 and though covid rules are done the mentality lives on. We sat at the bar which is our preferred seating and happy to do as even as indoor seating returned that did not as places kept with the high tops near the bar. The bartender Brooks was great. The food was also as got three good dishes and dessert was so good ordered a second. We will he back. read more

Nice quaint date night spot. They offer different oysters from different coasts. A bit pricey but tasty. They have both indoor & outdoor seating. The wait staff was very accommodating. read more

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Great steak and seafood. Cooked my steak perfectly! The service was on point friendly and quick!