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    The Lola

    3.6 (218 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Jody S.

    We came here for brunch and I really really really enjoy it here! The vibe upon entering screams celebration and we truly leaned into enjoying ourselves. The atmosphere is chic, the music is felt providing excellent vibes (if you don't like loud music this spot may not be for you, if you enjoy loud music, you would love it here). The food options are good and plenty. The drinks just keep coming through their excellent service, and I felt like I got my money's worth.

    Espresso martini
    Stephanie P.

    I was excited to dine at The Lola since it recently reopened in February with a new concept and chef. The atmosphere delivered in elegance. Lots of greenery and a fun logo of an espresso martini. There is an open bar right when you walk in as the vantage point. Booth and table seating available. Lively music playing to add to the energy of the restaurant. At times, it did make it a little difficult to talk. Our reservation was honored on time, and the service was excellent. I was surprised at the limited options on the menu for my personal taste. We had the burrata with onions and garlic. This was packed with flavor, a little overwhelming on the garlic. Next, my friend and I shared the halibut and spicy rigatoni with a side of brussel sprouts. My favorite of all three ordered was the spicy rigatoni, which had a nice zing and the sauce was creamy. The portion size of Brussels sprouts (listed as a side) was much larger than the entrees. All dishes had a nice taste. I would consider these dishes to be comparable to other restaurants and average in taste. For dessert, I ordered the lemon blueberry bread pudding. The consistency tasted more like a loaf than bread pudding. Still enjoyed this dessert option. The espresso martinis were amazing! As I left, The Lola started to bring more crowds in. I would visit again, but most likely for cocktails considering the atmosphere.

    The potato crisps

    2/5. I wouldn't come back. I really wanted to like The Lola, but unfortunately it was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a while. The food itself was decent, but it was extremely underseasoned. It felt like the kitchen tried to compensate by drenching everything in compound butter or heavily seasoned oil instead of properly seasoning the food itself. The service, however, was the biggest issue. It was genuinely terrible from start to finish. Our server never explained that the restaurant operates family style or gave us any overview of the menu, yet she let us order several individual dishes without mentioning it. When we arrived, the hostess seated us, and the restaurant was noticeably hot. I was sweating the entire meal, which made the experience even more uncomfortable. After being seated, no one came to our table for nearly 15 minutes. We eventually had to flag someone down just to place our order. Before we even ordered, we were told that nearly half the menu was already sold out, even though it was only around 7:00 PM. After waiting another 20 to 30 minutes, nothing had arrived. No drinks, no water, nothing. We flagged our server down again to ask for water, and she suddenly realized something was wrong. She went to the back and eventually admitted that our order had never been entered because her tablet had supposedly malfunctioned. She then informed us that the appetizers we originally ordered had sold out while we were waiting. Another 10 to 15 minutes later, our food finally arrived. Between the disappointing food, the excessive heat, and the poor service, we only managed a few bites before asking for the check so we could leave. To make matters worse, after all of this, the restaurant still added a 3.5% "restaurant fee" to the bill. Charging an additional fee after providing such a poor experience felt insulting. If you're looking for an aesthetically pleasing restaurant and don't mind sacrificing service or consistency, Lola might be worth a visit. But if you actually care about good hospitality and a well run dining experience, I'd recommend skipping Lola and heading to Halifax instead.

    Da Lola burger
    Lindsey A.

    $10 cocktails, $10 bites, and a whole lot of fun! Let me put you on to The Lola in Hoboken -- because their new "The Lola Perfect 10" nights are seriously a 10 out of 10! On select nights, you can grab signature cocktails and small bites for just ten bucks! In this economy, you can't beat that! I started with the Glass Slipper cocktail -- it's light, sweet, and super smooth with this gorgeous shimmer to it. Definitely one of those 'take a pic before you sip' moments. The garlic parm wings were perfectly crispy with that buttery garlic flavor that hits just right. The mac and cheese croquettes were creamy, cheesy little bites of heaven -- seriously, comfort food perfection. The firecracker meatballs had the perfect mix of sweet and spicy -- such a flavor bomb -- and the ceviche was bright, citrusy, and so fresh. Da Lola burger was juicy and loaded with flavor, but the birria burger? That one stole the show. Dipped in consomé, cheesy, messy, and worth every bite! The penne vodka was creamy, rich, and totally addictive -- exactly how comfort pasta should taste. (These three items are not part of The Lola Perfect 10). The Lola is one of those places where you come for dinner and end up staying for the vibes -- good music, great food, and even better energy. So grab your crew and check out The Lola Perfect 10 -- all the fun you need for the perfect Hoboken night out!

    Connie C.

    Celebrated birthday brunch here with mixed age groups on a Saturday. The DJ had us dancing and they start your 90 minutes as soon as you're seated. The place has cute neon signs and the aesthetics are nice. There is a little nook where they have a digital photo booth set up for free which is a great perk! The food was decent and the server was on point. The drinks I didn't love. It tasted like pre-batched and you can tell it's not fresh. The bathroom smelled like urine and definitely needs an upgrade. Didn't fit the vibe. Overall nice place to celebrate and priced well at $50 for boozy brunch.

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    Anna S.

    Our experience was as mixed as reviews I read. Went for lunch during weekend with prior reservations. Place is not on the water, rather across the street from the promenade, still visible from window tables. Street parking is not easy to find so give yourself extra time as they have lateness rules & charges. Also limited time they give to eat is rather annoying. Pleasant and flowing interior. Crowd was very mixed, a lot of birthday celebrations, DJ/music was fine (low enough to have a conversation at the table). On the louder side were few groups of young people who became visibly and audibly more and more intoxicated. Bathrooms need more up-keeping, toilet paper rolls on the floor, overflowing garbage. We didn't do 90 mins bottles brunch, just ordered from the menu. Limited section of pricey cocktails without specific menu to choose from. Drinks we were able to order tasted fine. Nasty tap water. Food was ok. Gravy on thin chicken and waffles watery Benedict was not good- greasy, bland and visually unappealing. Salmon and steak on salads were very good. Chef's board was uneventful and had strange selection of vegetables rather than more cold cuts & cheeses. Prices are reasonable for location and vibe they're going for but it's still a brunch menu (with decent portions). Our server was nice and attentive, however we were given a check after a little over an hour without being asked if we were done or want any additional drinks/food (which we did). So we paid and went elsewhere. I don't regret trying this place but I won't be returning any time soon.

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    Macy T.

    I was here for business lunch on A Thursday afternoon. I was happy to find they had a brunch menu so I ordered the ble sandwich which came with fries and a side salad. Overall it was tasty but kept falling apart. It was quiet inside the restaurant but it started to fill up with families and other guests. what a lovely place w a view. our server was attentive and very friendly. Sad other yelpers had different experiences. Maybe its because I was here on a weekday afternoon rather than weekend.

    Astrid G.

    We had the best time at The Lola for brunch yesterday. We've been here before -- we actually came in the summer -- and the décor was completely different back then. This time it felt so much more fitting and elevated. The ambiance was great. The food was AMAZING -- great quality, generous portions, and so reasonably priced. We were completely stuffed by the end (in the best way). Seven of us: $153.78 before tip The service truly stood out. Hector was incredible, and the second waiter (we can't remember his name) was just as amazing. They were constantly checking in, clearing the table, and making sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. They even let us stay to take photos & took many for us, which we really appreciated. On top of that, the second waiter surprised our friend with a drink that said "Happy Birthday" on it. They honestly made our friend's birthday brunch unforgettable. Between the updated vibe, incredible food, and outstanding service, it felt like a whole new experience. We'll definitely be back.

    Leydiana S.

    My family and I loved having brunch at The Lola! We did the early bird brunch special which was $30 per person with unlimited brunch drinks included, such a great deal for food and drinks! The sangria was really good and we also loved that the mimosa service is serve your own so that you make them to your liking. Our server was very friendly and accommodating. The food was really good and tasted fresh. We will definitely be back and recommend to our friends and family.

    Strawberry cheesecake French toast
    Shelby A.

    This spots reviews are definitely accurate and this was by far one of the biggest disappointments I've had at a brunch restaurant especially in Hoboken. I attended as part of a larger party (7 people total) for a reservation that was made ahead of time for a good friend's bridesmaid brunch. We should've gone somewhere else when making the reservation the girl on the phone said people pay more to be seated against the windows in a corner table. Who tries to extort money for a table reservation, as this is not a club with bottle service. Upon arriving they had a DJ and it was definitely going for more of a club brunch vibe. This was fine although the later it got in the day the louder the music seemed to get to the point where our party was screaming at each other to try to talk. Our server Jenilee M had an attitude the entire meal that was completely unwarranted. We understood there is a 90 minute dining experience during peak weekend hours. Our party arrived at 12pm and some of our party arrived late but we were all seated at the table by no later than 1215pm. Every 20 or so minutes our server came over to rudely tell us the countdown timer on how long we had left on our table. That is by far the rudest thing to do to paying customers. Our server also took our initial food and first round of drinks order and never once asked how our food was or if anyone ever needed additional drinks. The only time she came to the table was again to tell us the remaining time. From 12pm to 145pm when we left not a single additional table or reservation arrived. So if you have no new business coming in why rush out the willing paying customers you have. I'm glad we left because we were not given the option to get additional drinks at all. I ordered the strawberry cheesecake French toast. It was good but nothing special. The potato board we ordered for our table could've been great but the fries were soggy seeming almost uncooked. The only edible ones were the sweet potato fries and most of it was cold by the time it came to us. Yet again to flag our server down to complain was impossible as she only seemed to appear to remind us how long of time we had remaining and then would rudely disappear before you could even talk to her. Our unpleasant server promptly placed the bill on our table once the 90 minute mark occurred and it felt like the most uncomfortable awkward stare from her. I do not understand how someone in the service industry could be so unfriendly and honestly just rude to paying customers. The most frustrating part of this was when paying our bill an automatic 20% gratuity was included. Our service was absolutely horrible and she did not deserve a 20% gratuity. The attitude and lack of service was terrible. I've thought about calling the restaurant directly and complaining to management but it doesn't seem worth my time as I'm sure nothing would change and I can gladly say I will never go back and make sure to not recommend this spot.

    Samuel C.

    Amazing espresso martinis after their rebranding! The most cozy vibe is great for convos

    That was the Lola spritz. I had some glasses that's how amazing it was.
    Daisy M.

    This place was such amazing experience, the restaurant was beautiful inside, the service was fantastic. The food was great I had the fish that was so delicious. Also has crab Rangoons, crispy potatoes, and also that I was such impressed was the Russell sprouts. Omg that was delicious. My drink preference was the Lola spritz that was so good but I must say it's pretty expensive. But it was worth it when I go back absolutely.

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    She A.

    Hosted a Sunday birthday brunch for myself and 4 other friends here. I called in for the reservation and had to leave a credit card to hold the reservation. We all arrived at different timings and still unable to find any street parking,...we didnt expect to. So had to pay $35 for all day Sunday parking. We were seated pretty quickly and our server, Monica, made sure to check in frequently about the arriving party. As soon as you walk in, you are drawn to the decor. It was the week after Christmas and the venue was festive and fun with a tree, nutcracker photo ops, fully decorated ceiling...JUST FUN and FESTIVE. For food, we opted for the bottomless brunch which must be purchased for all individuals at the table. We opted for bellini and mimosas, so our server brought out 5 champagne bottles, 5 carafe for the juices and we served ourselves. We ordered the steak and eggs, pancakes, french toast, lola tradition. We loved the french toast and pancakes. Our steak and eggs were cooked as expected. The only criticism is I would liked for our waffle fries to be more than a few pieces, especially paying the extra $8 for the dish and would like them cooked a tad bit crispier. Monica, our waitress, was an absolute gem. She was courteous, patient and very attentive. There was a DJ there playing some really good tunes to keep the party atmosphere going. Overall, really great time. Would definitely visit again

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    Bar Bonobo

    4.3
    (87 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    How happy hour ought to be... mini tinis and oysters to pair!…read more Bar tenders having fun, folks from all walks of life celebrating, smiling, sharing. A diverse space that is as much a spot for business as it is for the Party as the DJ stand indicates. Oh, and gold. Gold everywhere. Super fun spot that still maintains super crisp, clean program. Clean, rooted and martini driven. No bonobos here, just well manicured martinis that are built for the pallet, not the instagram grid(but, hey, they're pretty damn photogenic, too)

    I went to Bar Bonobo to celebrate my birthday. The ambiance is undoubtedly gorgeous, swanky, and…read morehip. Very vibey for a GNO or date night. My only two gripes with the spot were - they didn't acknowledge my birthday, even with a happy birthday from my server or the hostess. I am not sure why Resy prompted me to indicate the occasion if it wouldn't even be acknowledged or looked at. It obviously feels good to feel celebrated, so they dropped the ball in this regard. The second issue is it got sickeningly loud inside. This was a sunday night, and I ended up having to shout just to be heard by the girl right next to me. Everything else was good! Though there wasn't a dish that just blew my mind, everything was consistently really good and enjoyable. I recommended ordering a handful of dishes and sharing with a group. The cornstar martini was fun (and the popcorn was great!), the vodka pasta, caesar salad, and truff fries were enjoyable as well. The cute matchboxes were a cherry on top as we were leaving! I would come back for more of a going out event instead of a sit down dinner, but it's a cool spot!

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    Puttery

    3.8
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    1.1 mi

    A total of 4 of us came here on one of the most bitter winter days this year as we needed an indoor…read moreinteractive activity. We thought mini golf was interactive, everyone had the same chance to play and it's simple enough without exerting too much energy (unlike an escape room or the dancing tiles which I also came across in my research). Great place for friends, families, dates of all ages. We checked in on the ground floor (also have a coat check here) and were told they have a cabin themed course on the 2nd floor and a museum themed course on the 3rd floor, but there was a party going on. They also told us about the rooftop lounge, which is covered with plastic and they have heaters blasting the space. We went with the cabin themed. Although I don't think they completely blocked the 3rd floor with the party, we just didn't want to have to compete with others and wanted a quiet experience. They have stairs or an elevator. Once we got to the 2nd floor, we were the only ones there and were explained how the digital scoring works. We inputted our names, and our scoreboard would follow us from board to board in sequence after we all punched in our scores. The max was 6 putts per course to help keep things moving (we definitely played more than 6 on some courses lol). The courses did progressively get more challenging as you moved on. The decor was beautiful. Fairy lights lined the space with murals or a ski lodge/mountains around with a polar bear and a ski mobile. Many cute photo ops. On the last course, once you made it, the game swallowed your ball, I guess to help prevent you from trying to play the course again. I wish there was more than 9 courses though. It was fun enough but maybe having a few more would have helped fill the time more. Time flew by and we had lots of laughs. Would be excited to come back to try the museum course next time.

    Not a bad place, in fact I did get to play on both of the different courses. I must say I…read moredefinitely liked one way more than the other one. They did offer some Happy Hour drink specials. The beer I had was pretty good and staff was friendly here. I would actually come back to this upscale golf course to play both of the different courses again actually.

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