Enjoyed a birthday dinner here and everything was pleasant! The food was all very good and large…read moreportions. The staff are professional and the ambiance is high-end. The octopus was my favorite! All the seafood was very fresh.

Here's the deal. I went to the monthly flamenco dance performance. It was very enjoyable and on its…read moreown would be a 4. The only thing I don't understand is why they miked the guitar in a smallish restaurant so Smartwatches kept flashed "louder than 90dB" warnings. It really wasn't necessary. But you go to a restaurant for the food. And my food was a 2 with the wind behind it. I had the Chicken Extremena, which is chicken filets with onions, red peppers, potatoes and Spanish sausage. Yes, all those ingredients were in the dish. It was too salty although it did have a bit of a kick. All in all, the ingredients didn't blend well, it sort of seemed like they were thrown together and doused in a generic . A friend had the Veal Corunesa, which is veal and mushrooms sauteed in brandy sauce. She stated that a fine piece of veal was cut into little pieces, overcooked and swimming in brandy sauce. Now, the people who ordered the pan fried filet of fish and the pork chops had good meals. But the chef should be able to do something other than panfry and broil. Last point, I had a chocolate brownie with walnuts and vanilla ice cream for dessert. I am know for my proclivity to eat anything chocolate. I took a bite of a dry brownie and ate the vanilla ice cream. I heard the tiramisu was good. But I didn't have the tiramisa. Service was prompt, surroundings pleasant. So here's the deal. The quality of the food was too erratic to be three stars. The entertainment was very pleasant, so averaging a 4 + 2 equals 3. I have no desire to go back and try again. There are so many good Spanish restaurants in Essex County even outside of the Ironbound that going here for a dinner just seems to be a waste.

Went here for a birthday dinner and the ambiance was very nice and festive…read more For appetizers, we got the goat cheese with nuts and prosciutto, the burrata, and the calamari. The calamari was by far the best. It was crispy and thick and seasoned well and the sauces were delicious. There were some fried onions in it that were flavorful too. The goat cheese was okay, it felt like the flavors did not all go together. The burrata was very fresh and the starter bread is great too. For dinner we got the pork shank which I think was a special, the mushroom ravioli, the eggplant pasta with red sauce and the branzino special with veggies and a sauce. The mushroom ravioli tasted a little like mush to me and I was not a fan of the mushroom flavor. The eggplant pasta was delicious and it came with burrata that melted nicely into the pasta. The pork shank was tender and delicious. The branzino was the star for sure, it was flavorful and delicate and paired well with the sauce and the veggies. For dessert we got the pistachio tartufo and the tiramisu. I didn't think the tiramisu was very special but it wasn't bad. The tartufo was okay. It tasted like a pistachio chocolate ball inside of pistachio ice cream. It was also incredibly small for the price. Our waiter was fantastic!!! Great person who made our experience extremely special. I don't know if I would come back, maybe for the calamari and a drink. Some of the food is amazing and some is not that great.

The atmosphere was very nice. There was a violinist playing during dinner which made the ambiance…read moreeven better. I didn't have time to pick up a bottle of wine but the restaurant had a local store that delivered directly to our table, which was super convenient! My friend and I ordered appetizers and a main course. The food was plated nicely but was really underwhelming. I ordered the tuna tartar. The tuna was fresh but lacked flavor. It really just needed some salt or something. I also had the 14oz steak which was pretty good because it had some salt on it however the steak came out precut and did not look like a $58 steak. My friend hated both of her dishes. She had the burrata and the lasagna. She said they both lacked flavor. We paid over $200 for our meal and I was actually disappointed that I paid so much money for such mediocre food. I gave 3 stars for the atmosphere and service. Our server Julian was very nice and attentive.

05/17/26 This time we brought my sister in law here for a…read morebrunch. Not sure how, but we some how we managed to get in. MMAM is quickly becoming one of our favorite restaurants. Great food, excellent service and a very class ambiance. This time we had shrimp and grits, Latin tribute tamale and fried chicken and grits. All great dishes. A whole showcase of desserts, but we got here too late and they were cleaning it up for the day halfway through our meal. (Our loss) Gonna keep it short because I've been away for a while and need to catch up on my reviews. Bottom line... do try MMAM. I'm sure you'll love it. Yes... it's a BYOB!

Have been here twice and food and service was exceptional! I especially loved the hot latte. Always…read moreappreciate when food places can do great coffees too. Interior is cute and cozy, great place to meet with friends or go on a brunch date.

I try to be the Nate Silver of Yelp popularity statistics, analyzing and aggregating the metrics…read more Ordering the highest-ranked item at any new restaurant has a 94% success rate. But the awesome Fish Delish offers a slight conundrum as the fish-and-chips is a great choice but they're also crafting some other offerings that can't be found anywhere else. The salmon dog is great for the palate and for the 'gram. Even as someone who controversially extends the boundaries of what counts as hand food, I had to use a fork for this epic sandwich. The fish is great, as are the bells and whistles. Wasabi mayo is enticing but my favorite component was the smoked mozzarella.

My fish was very tasty, however it was a bit too crunchy for me. I think it was overcooked a bit…read more Served with tartar, fry and wasabi sauce. Friendly service. Easy parking back lot.

This is a wonderful find! We love Peruvian food (and we just traveled to Peru this past January),…read moreand we thought this was great. Most area Peruvians are very humble places, but this is the probably the most elegant, upscale one we've been to. The food was really good: we ordered the ceviche norteño, the lomo saltado, and the grilled skirt steak with sides (including maduros, chaufa, and yucca), and the pollo a la brasa. For drinks we had pisco sours and old fashioneds with chicha. Everything was carefully prepared. The ceviche was delicious, the steak perfectly cooked. The potatoes in the lomo saltado were wedges rather than the traditional French fries, and the pieces of beef were big and juicy and cooked medium rare (to our order) and overall much better than what we usually get in lomo saltado. There were also good sauces to accompany everything. And our waitress was so attentive and friendly! The interior is nicely decorated and includes several slightly whimsical illustrations of ancient Incas. There were a number of big screen TVs playing which might be annoying to some, but this was during the World Cup. Not sure if they're always on.

I ordered the caldo de gallina to go from here, and I have to preface this review by saying that I…read morehave never had an authentic (like in Peru) caldo de gallina in the states, so I'm very picky with it. The broth was OK, it was definitely very gingery and thicker than I expected. The hen, though, was very well cooked - not chewy nor gummy -. Overall, this is actually the "closest to home" caldo de gallina I have had. It wasn't good soup and very close to a caldo de gallina, but still not quite it. I called to place the order and they picked up the phone in Spanish, they were very good with meeting the timeframe they had given me to pick up the food. The prices that you may see in ordering apps such as DoorDash will definitely be a couple dollars more than if you were to just call them to place it. As I said, I took this to go, so I didn't get to sit inside the premises, but the place looked very nice and he had a very vibrant ambience. I am curious to the rest of their menu offering so I will be coming back to give those a try.

I believe the chef and owner may be the same chef who was previously at 7 Doors Down in Bloomfield,…read moreand if I'm right, it was such a wonderful surprise to see where his creativity has taken him. I remember watching him cook with so much heart and passion, and now seeing him have a beautiful restaurant of his own feels incredibly special. You can truly feel the love and creativity behind the food. Every dish felt thoughtfully prepared, and the flavors were just as impressive as the presentation. The meat was incredibly tender and cooked beautifully. The green spaghetti was absolutely delicious--full of flavor and unlike anything I've had before. And then there was the lucuma ice cream, which was sweet, creamy, and the perfect way to end the meal. There's something really special about seeing a chef create a space where they can fully express their talent and creativity. This restaurant feels like exactly what the neighborhood needed--a place with heart, personality, and food that makes you want to come back before you've even left. This is definitely a must-try, must-return, must-eat kind of place. I'm already looking forward to my next visit and trying more of what the chef has created.

Really a 4.5, but I'm rounding up. This restaurant is right in the middle of a residential…read moreneighborhood, so parking was a bit tricky. Don't let that stop you. Just leave an extra 5 minutes. The restaurant is small, but very charming. The servers were all very helpful. I had the Siwichi Cerviche for my appetizer. This was the best ceviche that I've ever tasted. Like, my eyes bugged out after my first bite. Absolutely stunning flavor! For my main course, I had the Spaghetti with Head-on Shrimp. To. Die. For. Beautifully grilled shrimp over fresh spaghetti in a very savory, rich sauce. I basically licked the plate. I also had a very delicious drink called, Camu Camu. I honestly don't remember what was in it, but it was very refreshing. The only miss was dessert. I had the seasonal ice cream, and the texture and flavor were off. No biggie, I'll just try something different next time. I will definitely return.

Food was awesome. Great appetizer's. Nice Ambiance…read more Wait staff was informative and kept us Up to date. Good spot.

Ordered three lobster rolls and a clam chowder. Total was $187, how is that possible? When asked I…read morewas told we ordered the $45 lobster rolls. The soup was supposed to be a 12 oz portion-it wasn't. Dead lobsters in the tank, disgusting. Total rip off. Will never return.

We went to Sam's for an early seating on a Saturday night to celebrate my brother's birthday. We…read morehad the tasting menu including bread and dessert. The dashi course was savory, rich and tempered well with the pickled spring vegetables, which kept the dish from being too heavy. The rye bread was pillowy and warm. The salted butter the perfect complement. For my first course I chose the beef carpaccio. It may have been my favorite dish of the evening. The beef was sliced perfectly, the salted crackled pork eaten with the beef and aioli were a lovely mouthful of textures and rounded flavor. The next course was a beet salad. The golden beets were just tender while still firm. For my main, I selected the Parisian gnocchi with truffle sauce. If I could have eaten all of the sauce with a straw I would have. The gnocchi texture had a nice slight crisp but the potato filling was a tiny bit overdone. The dish was very rich but somehow a bit fluffy. For dessert we tried both the rice pudding and the sorbet with chocolate ganache. The sorbet was a bit tart which went perfectly with the dark chocolate ganache. The service was excellent. Everyone was friendly and knowledge. Sam's mom came to wish my brother a happy birthday which was a nice touch. The green velvet channeled seating was comfy and lush looking. The tables are tight, but the sound quality was still ok.

We were excited to try Sam's table after walking past the charming and quaint looking restaurant…read moreand reading the excellent reviews. The ambiance was lovely and the service was friendly and attentive. The tasting menu offered a choice of 2 options and consisted of 4 courses. They ran out of the lobster for a second course people seemed to enjoy and offered a cauliflower dish. When we explained that none of us were excited about cauliflower they offered us a tasty brioche toast with mushroom and chicken liver. The first course was yummy- a tofu with a crunchy chili and crispy veggies. Unfortunately the rest of the courses were bland and lackluster. The crudo with melon tasted fishy and the white fish did not work with the melon. The mains were just ok- we had the chicken and halibut. The desert was pretty good. The chef came by to say hello and asked how everything way- it was impossible to say delicious even though he seemed young and enthusiastic and I really wanted him to succeed.