First time visiting and i can't stop thinking about it. Took a seat at the bar to watch the…read moreplayoffs. Decent wine and beer selection. The star here is the food. Butter chicken on naan the size of tacos were my favorite. Warm pretzels were well seasoned with a side of beer cheese. Attentive Staff large diningroom plenty of parking

A pretty new addition to Main Street in West Orange, Castle Rock Bar and Restaurant is a friendly,…read morepleasant place with a busy bar and an adjacent restaurant. Not sure why the restaurant isn't busier because the good was very good. We split a cauliflower fritters appetizer, which was tasty and hot. It was a cross between breaded fried cauliflower and the Indian Gobi style. I had the mushroom burger, an 8 oz hamburger with mushrooms and sauteed spinach along with melted cheese. The meat was fresh and good. A big step above most burgers plus generous portions of sauteed onions and mushrooms along with melted cheeses. When I get my hamburger craving, I know where I'm going. The Butter Chicken Tacos were an unusual option. Based on Indian Butter Chicken, the national dish of UK along with Chicken Marsala, it was served in a naan with a side of rice. Really very flavorful and creative. The chopped salmon burger with mayo also comes with cheese, which was unexpected, but worked well. Service was prompt and friendly. The waitress and another wait staff person even moved furniture around looking for my grandson's red crayon. (He was sitting on it). Worth a visit even if you don't go have a craft bar or cocktail.

Maybe as a ramen snob i had low expectations but I really liked this place. The ramen broth was…read morelegit authentic. And portions were very generous. The pork slices were big although I wouldn't say they are as good as those found in very traditional and higher end ramen places in NYC. But at this price point in the suburbs, the place is absolutely a 5-star. Look it's not Ippudo or Ichiran... it's part of a small group with various locations... but it's also not your typical suburbia mall Japanese spot either. The drinks are very well priced too. Service was very friendly, it's convenient with lots of parking, and they seem to be quite busy midweek for early dinner. I've yet to find a go-to ramen place in NJ... Ani Ramen is popular around here though I think this is better. It's good enough for this ramen snob to not make me want to drive into Manhattan to seek out ramen even if it's not exactly quite like the very best in the city.

The food is very good. Knock down one star because of the service received tonight…read more Our server was Charlie. I am not sure if she is new or not, but she was not attentive and also very slow. All I wanted was to get my check and pay and leave before the storm hit. She was talking to the new tables for a long long time. We ended up taking the check and paid up front. Basically we waited 10 minutes just to get the check. The restaurant should train their staff to keep the check with them, or have the remote credit card machine. When the customer asked for the check, the staff should be ready to provide in a timely manner. I will still come back, but will be more smart to ask for the check way ahead of time.

I love the Parkside social! They never sail to have good vegan options and wonderful drinks. The…read morestaff is all professional and good at what they do. The bartender especially! I've enjoyed meals at the bar, in the dining room, and in the side room, everywhere is nice and comfortable with good lighting and cozy seating. Thanks!

The burger was well made with a nice char. I liked the chipotle bacon jam, had a good bite. But…read morethey serve it on brioche, not pretzel bun. And there was no leek aioli. That was disappointing. The kids tenders and fries were ok. Didn't come with the honey mustard. All in all, it was ok. I ordered delivery via DoorDash, might've been better if I went in person

Great burger, great beer selection and even better service. We stopped in for lunch and will…read moredefinitely be back.

Let me start by saying we go out to eat three times a week and we've been to a lot of upscale…read moreplaces probably 75% of the time. With that being said the service we received here yesterday was outstanding and better than any five star restaurant. I cannot say how wonderful our waiter was.. I can't remember his name because let's face it. I had a few drinks because that's what it's about there. I believe it was. Giancarlo? So the manager if you see this, please let me know if that's correct or not. This kid was incredible. He was helpful without being overbearing. He was great with his beer knowledge, but we really sold me was when there was a table behind us that had a son with special needs at this young man treated that table with kindness and compassion and really we need more of that. To the owner of this business, I know that the wait staff gets a very minimal amount per hour because they depend on tips, but if there's anyway you can raise his base pay, I would love to see that we were only gonna have one drink each, but because of how he treated us we ended up having two for me and three for my husband, that young man is an investment

I am a Millburn local and have been going to Millburn Standard since they opened. Always a great…read moremeal, fun specials menu, fabulous drinks and the best team. The staff members have great, upbeat attitudes, are engaging and they know their food and drink menus. The customer service is tops. I call The Millburn Standard my local Cheers bar. Of special note is George, the infamous bar tender. He makes a great cocktail, loves to chat, is very professional and his customer service is second to none. No matter where I go for dinner, Millburn Standard will always be my home town bar and restaurant! Brian H

The drinks were well balanced, refreshing, and great for the ambiance and weather!…read more The calamari was probably the best I've had this far. Cooked to perfection and the sweet chili sauce yumm! Their truffle fries, thin with great flavor.. actually couldn't finishing my burger because I devoured the fries first! The atmosphere, service, and playlist were a definite must check out!

My group ate outside on Church Street for brunch, and we absolutely loved it! We peeked inside and…read morethe decor is modern and attractive. Our waitress was fantastic and made some great suggestions. We shared two orders of the Biscuit with butter and jam. This was heaven! So buttery and moist. The jam made it next level. I had the BLTA with Fries. The first bite was a flavor explosion in my mouth! These people know how to properly season food! Crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, ripe avocados, all on a perfectly soft grain bread. And the fries were excellent as well! My friends all enjoyed their meals as well. They also have very fun mocktails. My friends and I tried three different types and they were all delicious. This was a standout meal. Now I can't wait to try it for dinner!

My friend and I stopped in for brunch, bottle of Prosecco in hand since it's BYOB. The space is…read morethoughtfully curated, with just the right amount of décor and whimsy. See Leo coaster. If you order anything here, let it be the duck fat tater tots! The presentation was beautiful, and the combination of salmon roe and lemon crème fraîche was simply delectable. My friend and I both ordered the market hash skillet with seasoned vegetables and burrata. Needless to say, we were very pleased with our food selection and our mimosas. The staff were welcoming and patient with all of our questions. I'm already excited to come back for dinner.

Another great spot for breakfast/Brunch!…read more Great location too at Montclair with street parking and walking distance to Crescent Deck Garage. Place is welcoming and had nice natural lighting. We got their Huevos Rancheros, roasted chicken, tuna chaufa and lomo saltado. everything was great - good portions and beautiful flavors! Especially loved their Earl Grey latte too. the flavors of tea and espresso were very well balanced I would love to get that drink again. Also got their smores cookie for a nice sweet ending. We ended up chatting away even after we dined. Staff was very polite reminding us they needed the spot and was also kind enough to give us a some time even before the reminder. Would definitely recommend this place!

Went to Libélula for the first time today, as I'm very picky with the Peruvian places I try (I was…read moreborn and raised in Perú, so I just have a very set palate for Peruvian food). My friend and I asked if they sell pan con chicharrón, and though they don't have it on the menu, the chef (Brian) said he'd make it for us! First impression of the service ... amazing. We got the pan con chicharrón and I truly almost cried! I have not had one as delicious as this one in Jersey! The pork was tender, yet nicely fried, and there was not as much fat on it which is always hard as the fat gives it the flavor but too much can be overpowering. After talking to the chef, he mentioned that it is no longer on the menu because people didn't really order it ... so here I am, asking you all to go in and order it, so it can hopefully go back on the menu and everyone can try authentic and delicious Peruvian breakfast!! HUGE shoutout to Brian for creating something that brought both me and my friend a true sense of home

The Brookdale 1099 Broad St…read more Bloomfield NJ 07003 The Big Cheese A member from my group page tipped me off about this location because I am currently working on a compilation reel about oversized menu items. This one pound mozzarella stick definitely fulfilled that criteria. It was so gigantic it was almost like getting a workout in just to lift it. The outside was heavily breaded with bread crumbs and the top was sprinkled with parmesan cheese and chopped scallions. Even the dipping cup was supersized to accommodate the diameter of the stick! Typically, I would have posted until after my I finished my oversized food compilation project. However, it's being posted early because The Brookdale is permanently closing its doors. I am truly sad to hear they will no longer be in business, but their three sister restaurants at 1109 Broad Street will still remain open. #thebrookdale #thebigcheese #bloomfieldnj

If you've seen their giant mozzarella stick online, yes it is good and worth it! I ordered the big…read moremozz and a shrimp vodka pizza ; Both were real good but too much cheese for the two of us!!! Maybe a salad with the mozz stick woulda been better! Service was good and the restaurant with low lighting was a good vibe! Its split into a half bar and half dining area which i liked. Only complaint i can think of is they didnt have many options of beer on tap as they advertised on thier menu. Overall good experience would recommend!

This is a great spot to go because they have outdoor seating and I can eat with my dog in peace…read more I ordered the Cobb salad, which my fault but I should have asked for dressing on the side because it was definitely overdressed for my liking. The fries were nicely cooked and salted, but $8 was a lot for the amount given. $4 would have made more sense. And then yes, I'm even going to mention the iced tea. Because there are not very many restaurants I go to that offer a freshly brewed iced tea, which is one of my favorite drinks. It really makes the meal perfect and I appreciate a freshly brewed tea vs a canned one. Staff is nice and brought water for my dog too.

We came on a Sunday for brunch and they were very quick to accommodate us despite their being many…read morepeople are already in the restaurant. The vibe there is so cute! It's very much like an old diner, but more upscale. I ordered the kale and wheatberry salad, which was very good, especially as it had grapefruit on it. I would've liked if it had more pieces of grapefruit, as two was very little, and I also would've liked if they had a stronger vinaigrette to pair it with. My boyfriend, on the other hand, order the pancakes and make them chocolate chip chips, and I have to say those are by far the best pancakes I've ever had. They tasted sort of like a very moist cake, but not too sweet that it is overwhelming. We will truly be coming back and try more things from their menu, especially excited to try their dinner items.

We were a party of 9 English tourists, looking for Soul food…read more The food was amazing, and all the kids rated the meal the best of the trip. Service was impeccable: friendly, fast and informed. The vibe is great, with different dining areas. A unique venue.

Llewellyn was a. Great experience. The bartender went above and beyond to try something out of…read moretheir comfort zone when my Friend asked for a daiquiri. Their more popular items were out of stock which kinda sucked but we continued with our order. I had a catfish Cesar salad and the fish was nice and crispy. Salad was fresh as it should be. The wings were also crispy. Collard greens had excellent flavor as did the Mac and cheese. The star of the show was this mousse cup we got. It was mouth watering. Not to sweet just enough to kick that sweet tooth to the curb. The place was festive for the holidays. Drinks and food were great and it deserves a follow up visit.