Delicious meal here at the relocated and reimagined Don Pepe. They still have lots of seafood, as…read morewell as some Greek and Mediterranean dishes in addition to Portuguese. We started with the cucumber, pistachio, and yogurt, with harissa and sesame seeds. Like a very creative and refreshing Mediterranean pickle. Delish. We also got the Mediterranean salad. It was much more interesting than your typical Greek salad. Excellent feta, good cucumbers and tomato, and nice little pita chip slivers. They also start you with very good bread with olive oil and some olives. For our entrées we got Chilean Seabass, Branzino fillet, and Mariscada, which is a big shellfish stew. While it's not indicated on the menu, all entrées come with saffron rice, sautéed vegetables... And their homemade potato chips. The person who got the Mariscada was so happy. It had every kind of fresh shellfish and really was enough for two people. I really enjoyed the Branzino fillet, which came with a lemon caper sauce. It was huge and very delicious, I had to give some pieces away. The Chilean Seabass is the most expensive, at $55. For me, I felt that I have had better Seabass and I preferred my $36 branzino. But the person who ordered it was thrilled and thought it was amazing, and gets it every time here. I loved the saffron rice, and the homemade potato chips. I didn't eat the sautéed vegetables (there was just too much food everywhere!). But the person who tried them thought they were extremely delicious. Overall, this is a great place for sharing, with tons of food. And the cucumber, harissa yogurt, pistachio and sesame seed appetizer showed that they are innovating and not just doing your parent's Don Pepe. Oliver was also a super server as was everyone else on the team. And we enjoyed the patio... though I must say that being over Route 46 traffic is not the most atmospheric, and I wish the patio was on the other side! But who can complain with all this yummy food? Looking forward to coming back here next time I'm in New Jersey.

Great service from start to finish. Good food. Great…read moreservice. Enjoyed the octopus and paella. Very good Had the banana drink I like the decor and the arrangement of the place. Ambiance is great.

Woodstack is a great, casual place to dine for pizza and other Italian dishes. Reservations are…read morecertainly needed on the weekend since it's hard to quickly snag a table. I sat at the bar because the wait for a table was long, and the service was excellent. Each of the bartenders was friendly and attentive. Although I sat at the bar, I had a peach iced tea and one of their seasonal mocktails. Both tasted fantastic, and I didn't even miss the alcohol. For dinner, I had the Bader Sting pizza, which featured soppressata, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and hot honey. It was fantastic. My mate had the grandma pizza (mozzarella, pecorino romano, pesto, garlic, tomato sauce, oregano), and it was equally delicious. Since we were served bread before the meal, we could've shared one pizza since it had 6 slices, but I was glad I had leftovers. All in all, I had a great experience at Woodstack and look forward to trying their wings since I saw so many orders coming out. Plus, there is a happy hour during the week from 3-6 pm with great food and drink specials.

Came here for the first time and had a great experience! We sat outside and the covered patio was…read moreperfect for a nice day with a bit of overcast. We had the Salumeria (cheese and meat board) special that was a huge portion! Definitely a good amount to share with a group of 4-6. My husband got the Bader Sting and it was a good amount of pizza with a lot of different flavors. I got the frutti di mare on the specials. I wish the seafood was a bit larger but otherwise it had lots of great flavors. Their espresso martinis were delicious!

It's a great spot if you're looking for a nice night out at an Italian restaurant for a good meal…read more Great food quality, presentation and execution. Prices are a bit premium so not an everyday place but nice for an occasional celebration. Zuppa di Pesce and Branzino Alla Griglia were delicious!

We were there for Mother's Day dinner at 5:30 and were enjoying our meal until we were approached…read moreby a very unpleasant man who failed to introduce himself. He immediately started barking at us about how we had made a reservation for four adults and one child, and that we would have to pay full price for the fourth adult which was $80 who did not show up. When we were seated, I had already apologized to the server that the fourth person could not make it, and the server -- who had otherwise been wonderful -- politely told us it was fine. I really thought this won't be a big deal like other establishments that are even more high end. I later learned that the individual's name was Tom. Describing his behavior as merely rude would be an understatement; his conduct was obnoxious, unprofessional, and unnecessarily aggressive. First, being charged the full $80 price for a guest who did not attend was extremely shocking and disappointing. More concerning, however, was the manner in which Tom approached and addressed us. In all my years of dining out, I have never experienced such poor service or such an inappropriate attitude from restaurant staff. Although I was eventually provided with containers to pack some food to take home, the entire experience left me feeling deeply insulted and completely ruined what was meant to be a special Mother's Day dinner. This Tom, who I was told aa a manger lacks a professionalism to be a qualified one. He needs a major attitude change.

This was about my 7th time here and I can honestly say, I have never had anything that wasn't…read moredelicious . The food is always perfect from start to finish. Very quaint place. Not flashy, just very nice. You feel comfortable. Great food with no pretentiousness. Lastly, the service is always outstanding. Everyone you deal with from the people busing the tables to the wait staff are great. This is a definite must try!

Okay, I can finally leave an in-person review! We've gotten takeout on Mondays a few times for…read moretheir prime rib special. One of those nights my order was delayed and a couple of sides were missing, but they were extremely apologetic and even offered us a discount, which I really appreciated. Tonight, my husband and I decided to have a quick date night and finally dine in. I honestly can't remember the names of the cocktails we ordered, but they were seasonal, delicious, and beautifully presented. The bread wasn't my favorite, but I'm not taking off any points for that. It's free, and honestly, I'd rather not fill up on bread before the meal anyway. For appetizers, we ordered the cast iron shrimp and the slab bacon. The shrimp was so good. My husband thought it was a little salty, but I thought it was just really well seasoned. I'd honestly go back just for that dish. The bacon was good, but it wasn't as hot as I would have liked. I personally like my food piping hot, so that's just a preference. The star of the night was the Cowboy Prime steak. It was absolutely delicious, great seasoning, a perfect sear, and full of flavor. The temperature wasn't exactly what we ordered, but it was still an incredible steak. It came with vegetables, and even as someone who isn't a big fan of veggies, I really enjoyed them!! For sides, we had the hand-cut fries and a side of the corn risotto. If we had one complaint about the meal, it would be the risotto. It was overcooked and tasted like a basic risotto with corn kernels mixed in. It just wasn't what we expected. Thankfully, the steak was so good that it completely made up for that disappointment. We skipped dessert because we were both completely full, but we'll definitely be back. I also wanted to mention that the service was a little slow at the beginning. Once our server got to us, though, she was friendly, attentive, and took great care of us. Overall, we had a great experience and look forward to coming back.

A little less than a year ago we visited P.F. Seafood Market & Restaurant in West Caldwell and it…read morewas wonderful. Sadly, our most recent visit was very much the opposite. When we arrived (around 7pm) there was only one occupied table in the restaurant. The room was cold and drafty, as if they were trying to save money on the heating. We had to change tables twice trying to avoid the chill which was forcing my mother to keep her winter coat on. On our first visit, the breadbasket included some delicious garlic bread. That was gone this time. Previously, the staff immediately set out an ice bucket and glasses when they saw our bottle of white wine. This time we had to ask for both, twice. Throughout the meal, we watched our waiter standing in the doorway to the kitchen engrossed in whatever he was doing with his cell phone. Given that the restaurant was virtually empty, the fact that we couldn't get his attention when we started to have issues was frustrating. I chose the Calamari Chino again as an appetizer. I enjoyed it so much on our first visit that it was the one thing I knew I wanted again. Unfortunately, I ended up sending it back. Although it looked like the same dish at first glance, the crispy and tender calamari I loved the first time was now soggy and rubbery. My mother again went with the Grilled Norwegian Salmon, which she enjoyed. My father had the Paccheri & Shrimp alla Vodka, which is described on the menu as sautéed wild shrimp, over paccheri pasta with a creamy vodka sauce, oyster mushrooms, & green peas. He wasn't a fan of this. It seemed to be missing both the oyster mushrooms, & the green peas. He also described it as being "goopy" and thought it tasted artificially thickened in some way. I ordered the New Coconut Jumbo Shrimp, which is served with grilled asparagus, white rice, in an orange marmalade sauce. I had high hopes for this since coconut shrimp is a favorite of mine. The presentation was quite nice, but the shrimp was overcooked, and the coconut coating was nearly burnt. I believe it had been left in the deep fryer too long. Frankly, if I had not sent back the calamari I would have sent this back as well. The staff is friendly, and the restaurant still looks nice, but it seems like they're just going through the motions now. I don't see us returning.

This review is for Valentine's Day ONLY. We went to this restaurant a few weeks ago and had a…read morewonderful experience - food was amazing, service was fantastic. It's pricey, but the food was delicious and fresh. We decided to come back for Valentine's Day. The restaurant has 2 floors. For V-Day we were seated upstairs. I'm going to guess there 15-20 tables upstairs? ONE WAITER and ONE busboy. They were working their butts off, but really??? We waited so long that I finally flagged the busboy down to get water nevermind get our order taken or even get bread. I won't drone on about the wait but suffice it to say our food was not hot when we finally got it and we skipped dessert because we did not want to be there another hour. We will probably return but definitely not on a holiday!

I've been a loyal Sidelines customer for 10 years, so I may be biased--but it's earned…read more The food is consistently good, the drink prices are very reasonable (something that's getting harder to find), and best of all, they don't tack on a 3% surcharge to your bill. The service is friendly... most of the time! Alex, the owner, is always welcoming and truly cares about her customers. If you're looking for the best place to watch a big sporting event, Sidelines is it. The atmosphere for the USA World Cup win was incredible--a packed house, a DJ, and an electric crowd you just won't find at most bars. Get there Monday for USA vs. Belgium!

I had a fantastic experience at Sideline Grill in Livingston. It has such an awesome, friendly…read morevibe--it really feels like one of those welcoming neighborhood spots where the regulars love to hang out. They also have a ton of Christmas decorations up right now, which made the atmosphere feel extra festive and nice. The service was excellent; the staff was amazing, incredibly nice, and very helpful throughout my visit. I came in on a Sunday and it was perfect because they had all the TVs showing the football games. For food, I tried the fries (which were voted #1) and they did not disappoint! They came loaded with jalapeños, onions, cheese, and their special Sideline sauce. It was very tasty--honestly the best "Sunday guilt meal" I've had in a while. Between the food, the football, and the games (they have pool, darts, and a music machine), it's just a great place to hang out. Highly recommend!

This is a lovely little find in a strip mall with plenty of parking. The food is good and well…read morepriced. Full bar and great takeout counter. Garlic knots are fabulous!!! My fiancé and I dined there recently early one evening. We had a male server who was a bit loud AND aggressive about placing our order. At the end of the meal (tip time) he came over and chatted us up. He asked me where I was from, as I have a slight southern accent. He then asked my partner the same thing. My partner referenced his religion rather than where he was from. The server then said 'oh, I'm cheap like you' then patted him on the back and chuckled. We both looked at each other and were like 'did he actually just say that'? We were stunned. I mean, seriously.... I guess we could have addressed it with management but we just wanted to leave. Everyone else has been lovely when we have eaten there. We won't be going back as often due to this person's behavior. So many other places in the area that we can go to without being insulted.

The food is fresh and well prepared comes out hot, they serve hot bread before your entrée comes…read moreout. The garlic knots and to die for if they are warm. Atmosphere it nice and clean. Service is adequate and if you are a regular you will receive special attention.

It was our first time at this particular Calandra's. The decor was classy and the lighting was…read morepretty. The waiter was a little on the grumpy side and not pleasant. It definitely felt as if he didn't want to be bothered being there. The food was delicious. Each dish came out hot and the portion sizes were good. Each of our entrees were extremely flavorful and different. We would definitely try it again with hopes the service is a little friendlier next time.

Last year I missed out on the Cucina Calandra Grinch/Christmas experience and I vowed to not let…read morethat happen this year. As soon as I saw that reservations were live, I immediately made mine! I had a Thursday dinner reservation that I eventually needed to cancel and remake for a lunch reservation. Didn't love that I had to go for lunch but oh well. Our reservation was for Noon which meant that they were just opening up for the day and boy were they busy! There were a ton of people coming in for lunch. Getting situated and to our table took a few because of the overwhelming amount of reservations. I booked our table in the Lounge area rather than the dining room and glad I did as it seems to be more festive! Food-wise we ate the Pollo Parm Pizza and the Hot Calamari. Both were good but nothing spectacular. We ordered festive drinks which were $18 each -- a little high but I get it. We skipped on dessert and got dessert drinks instead - I had the Tiramisu Martini which was delightful!