Great little spot! Great service, quality and fresh food. Had the daily special BBQ 1/4lb burger…read morewith bbq & Caramelized onions. Made on a toasted roll and was packed with flavor, fries were crispy! Thanks will be back!

Great lunch spot. While the salad bar is pricey, the quality is superb. Between the lunch specials…read moreand normal menu, there is a lot of variety.

Had the pleasure of dining at Woodcroft Steakhouse & Seafood before I attended a concert and had an…read moreamazing experience. My party and I made reservations and when we arrived, we were promptly sat. The restaurant has a family decor feel to it which instantly made me feel comfortable. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. For appetizers, we ordered the clams in butter sauce which was so delicious. For entrees, a number of us ordered the surf and turf. It came with spinach and mashed potatoes which was the most the perfect pair to the dish. Everything came out fresh and prompt. Really enjoyed my time here and I can't wait to come back.

Came to celebrate a birthday dinner with her family and had a table for 11. They had parking which…read morewas great as it was for my father's 84th birthday and didn't want to find street parking. The restaurant when you walk in has a very nice bar area and we were sat in the room just next to it nearby with an electric fireplace wall. It was in the middle of the week and we had a reservation, but it was not crowded at all. However, the server took a very long time to come to take orders to let us know about any specials, and we on a number of occasions had to ask for extra bread or more water. That was highly disappointing. Made the reservation based on Yelp reviews. However, in our experience, we did not have as satisfactory of an experience. members of our party ordered filet mignon, ribeye and short rib, and CB chicken scarpariello, and rigatoni bolognaise. We ordered a number of oysters on the half shell, the buffalo mozzarella, some fried calamari, and Tuna tartare to start and baked clams. Ordered an old fashioned but was too sweet. Pappardelle with large, meaty scallops was the standout. The Steaks were cooked to medium rare and rare as requested. Daughter enjoyed the ravioli. What wasn't as enjoyable and overdone was the rigatoni. The orrechiette with broccoli rabe and sausage was fine but needed healthy sprinkle of cheese for flavor. We brought our own birthday cake from Gencarellis in nearby Bloomfield which was appreciated and ordered some cappuccino and espresso. They already included a 20% gratuity in the bill which was fine for a large party but based on the actual service felt like overtipping.

Waitress serving at the bar worked without words…read more Ordered the Cheesesteak sandwich. The menu said it was shaved ribeye. Seemed like ground beef to me. Worst cheesesteak ever. (WELL DONE) Waitress never asked how the food was or if i wanted any additional drinks or desert. She seemed preoccupied with her cell phone. I have been to Steve's many times but this visit was the worst. Prices are getting higher and higher and the food isn't great. For the prices you can have lunch at Ruths Chris.

Wow! I love this place! Is it a Peter Luger's? No, but I just saved several hundred dollars on four…read moreNY strips, and they all tasted incredible. This is the definition of a "hole-in-the-wall" kinda place. White table cloths on the table? No. A sommelier going through the wine list? No. Order your $100+ steak with an additional $80+ of sides? No! A really good steak cooked they way it should be, sizzling on a metal plate with their signature sauce with fries and mushroom? Yes! Throw in that the Grandson of the owner, Blaze is making sure everyone in the place is doing good? I am a happy camper...

I was looking for something special for Father's Day. A treat I wouldn't normally give myself, you…read moreknow a little decadence to feed my foodie soul. I have been craving a dry aged steak for awhile now. This is the kind of steak you can't get at your local supermarket or even your neighborhood butcher. So to the trusty web I turned and in Google I found a couple options. I narrowed my selection down to StrassBurger Steaks. Their website had the goods a Foodie Father like me was looking for. With a lineage of over 150 years in the Steak business how could this selection not be the right one? I turned to my trusted advisor in these matters (YELP,) and to my surprise StrassBurger had only 1 review with 1 star and to top it off, the reviewer lives in the same state and city. Now this reviewer, from what I could tell was on a similar mission as me. The negative part of their review had to do with the delivery of the goods (from the minimal critique offered) so I did what every loyal Yelp user would do, I backed out. But I couldn't get those images out of my head. Those steaks looked so good! I searched around my local area to satisfy my craving. Alas I only found what I would describe as mediocre offerings, it was then I decided I was going to give StrassBurger Steaks a shot. I placed my order for bone-in rib steaks and a tomahawk. I made sure I would be at home to receive the delivery, like junky waiting for a fix. 16 hours later my doorbell sang the sweet songs of a FedEX delivery. I tore into the package like a child on Christmas morning, eager to inspect the goods. To my surprise, or should I say my joy, the steaks were a cool 40.0 °F a mear 8.0 °F from freezing. I know because I used a digital meat thermometer to check, since the previous review stated the warmth of the goods, but in my case everything was perfect! So with the goods in hand, I was off to the next stage in my plan. How to cook these bad boys? I decided I would go the extra step and do some reading. For the meal I came up with: * Simply seasoned with sea salt and pepper * Sear the steaks on the BBQ to get a nice crisp crust to seal in the juices * Finish them off in the oven in an old cast iron pan * Add sides Hasselback potato and garlic butter sauteed Porcini mushrooms * Homemade Bearnaise sauce I am starting to salivate while I write this as the memories of endorphins being released come flooding back. To get to the point, these were in fact the best steaks I HAVE EVER MADE. I like to think it's the attention to the details, but I can't take all the credit. Each bite of steak literally melts in my mouth. When you have such a solid base to start with, you really can't go wrong. I can without a doubt recommend ordering steaks from StrassBurger and have recommended these fine purveyors of bovine bliss to my friends and family. Like with all things in life I am glad I went this my gut instinct here and placed this order. Had I just gone with the single bad review, I would have missed out on one of the best steak dinners I have ever had. I could honestly say these steaks were on point with fancy steak houses like Ruth Chris and would order again without hesitation. Attached are photos of my journey. Happy Fathers day!

From the owner: For over a 150 years, a member of the Strassburger family has been in the meat business. Today,…read moreStrassburger Steaks is one of America's most enduring and respected of all New York founded and based, family owned and operated businesses. A 6th generation family business carrying the best beef , pork, lamb and veal. We are best known for our famous mouth watering Prime Aged steaks.

The ambiance is excellent the place was done over a few years ago. The employees and service are…read moreexcellent. The food is delicious and they have a good variety of it as well as drinks. Also they have a lot of great and various types of entertainment here.

Stopped by Shawn's for a bite and to watch the Argentina v Cabo Verde World Cup game. The burger…read morewas as you'd expect as were the fries. They were good but weren't anything super special. Most people there were just getting drinks at the bar (we were the only table getting food). The two server/bartenders were very nice and attentive. All of the televisions made it a nice place to catch the game.

Truly a gem. Great atmosphere with calm music inside the dining room. Perfect for a date night or a…read moregroup dinner. Gio provided great service. You can tell this is a staple spot for the locals that live around. Had a cranberry lemon drop and it was great. Not too sweet. For appetizers meatballs, arugula salad, mussels, and bruschetta were all a hit. Highly recommend all of them. Dinner I ordered the espresso short ribs and oh my goodness they were too delicious. So tender didn't even need a knife. Side of mashed potatoes were buttery, garlicky, and everything you'd want. Star of the show was the sauce simply no words. Also had a bite of the grass fed steak and chicken parmigiana. Good as heck honestly I don't think u can order anything bad from this place. Bread pudding for dessert almost sent me into a coma. Actually such amazing spot. Will 1000% come back and recommend everyone to try this spot out.

I've been here a bunch of times and I've always enjoyed it. They have a bar and they make great…read morecocktails. Their shirt ribs are great. I personally love their outdoor area. It can be a great date night spot or a fun girls night out. Street parking with meters. Service is great.

Overall: 5 stars…read more Located in American dream, Jarana is a Peruvian restaurant with an expansive menu featuring classics of ceviche and roast chicken to everything beyond such as fried rice and pasta. The restaurant was aside live acoustic guitar covers and quite the vibe to complete the quality food that was served impressively quick. Octopus Skewer - deliciously tender, paired magically by the herbaceous green sauce with a kick; the fried plantains add a tart sweetness, and the maize is fascinatingly large. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

We stopped by Jarana at American Dream after a full afternoon at the mall, and it turned out to be…read moresuch a fun dinner. The restaurant is colorful, lively, and has a great atmosphere without feeling too formal. We started with the Tuna Wantacos. Our server warned us that they were spicy, and he was right -- definitely a little kick, but very flavorful. The white fish ceviche was bright and refreshing, with that tangy, salty leche de tigre that really wakes up your appetite. The Lomo Saltado was hearty and satisfying, but my favorite dish of the night was the Seafood Arroz Chaufa. It came topped with an omelet and had squid, fried shrimp, and plenty of seafood throughout. Really comforting, savory, and filling -- I would absolutely order this again. We also had chicha morada and a passion fruit drink. I've always liked purple corn drinks, so the chicha morada was an easy favorite. We finished with a chocolate dessert, which was a nice ending after such a big meal. Overall, a very enjoyable Peruvian dinner with fun décor, good flavors, and plenty of variety. I'd definitely come back, especially for the seafood fried rice.

Sat down at a filthy bar at 9:40- got ignored by bartender to be told kitchen was closed.read more

I came in around 6pm to ask about times and see the menu. I was helped by a very kind woman who…read moreprovided me with a paper copy of the menu to review as I got ready for dinner. Upon arrival at dinner time, I was seated and attended. It was only one other pair in the restaurant (next to the bar) area. The place was pretty peaceful and had low music. The steak was a perfect medium well strip. It cut through like butter. I loved the texture. The mashed potatoes were so tasty and plentiful; it was topped with two baked home-made potato chips. The broccoli had minced garlic, which is not mentioned in the menu but, which transformed it from regular steamed broccoli to a tasty side. I will definitely be used that in my future recipes. I can't wait to return to this hotel and to this restaurant. I'm sure you can come have a bite even if you aren't staying at their equally as wonderful Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel.

Great ambiance, food, staff, service, drinks, decor, I loved it all!!!!…read more I picked to come back for Mother's Day. We had reservations, and we were seated on time. We never sat inside so were super excited . And I must say it was absolutely perfect. We must have had 5 separate ppl taking great care of us. Made us feel like VIP. The food was beyond delicious. We finished all 6 Courses. Greek food at its finest! I can't wait to go back.

Forgot to review this place after coming for a birthday party dinner earlier this year (winter). We…read moresat at the bar and had a pricey mojito while waiting for the group to arrive. We had a large group, and they seated us at 2 separate and crowded tables in the side room, which was less than ideal (with a reservation). It also got really hot because the room was packed. They were pushing us to order everything family style, but everyone wanted to order individually. The two of us weren't super hungry, and asked for our entrees to be on a separate check before ordering, which they would not do. Since I knew we were going to end up splitting the check with the one table, I ended up getting a more expensive entree to make up for the apps and drinks we weren't having (I already had a drink from the bar and my husband doesn't drink). I settled on the special lobster carbonara (which I think was $75). Good, but overpriced. My husband had the filet mignon - it was cooked as requested but we prefer more seasoning. A friend passed her grilled scallops over to us to finish - I took one bite and it tasted like ammonia. I discreetly spat it out. For her sake, I hope the rest didn't taste like that. The atmosphere was loud and hard to have conversations. They did a conga line around the restaurant later in the evening. Not really my scene. Service was slow and it didn't seem like they could handle big groups, even when split up. We ended up staying here for about 3 hours. We ended up leaving before we were even offered dessert. Also, keep in mind they have valet parking.

The food at this restaurant is great. A nice quiet family environment. It's BYOB and the Chips and…read moreSalsa and Fajitas are amazing!

A hidden gem for authentic Mexican food in NJ!…read more I recently visited The Mariachi Grill and was blown away by the flavors and portions. I tried the birria tacos, fresh guacamole with chips, avocado salad, mixed seafood in red sauce, churrasco, chicken flautas, and chicken enchiladas -- all served with rice and beans. Everything tasted homemade, especially the salsas, which added that perfect kick. The patio is lovely, great for dining outdoors, and it's BYOB, which is a huge plus! If you're looking for authentic Mexican food with great service and a chill vibe in Lyndhurst, this place is a must.