I grew up a few miles from the ocean in New England and when we had seafood, it was fresh. Later,…read morewhen living in the mid-west and south-west, the seafood was sometimes a little old. I once asked "How fresh is the seafood?" and was told: "It's very fresh! It came in just yesterday from Phoenix." Now living in Denville, NJ, I wondered about Denville Seafood (which operates as a fresh seafood market and Codmother's Cafe. Yesterday I found out. My lunch at the cafe was excellent! Not only fresh seafood but also magnificently prepared. I'm looking forward to my next visit. So many more scrumptious menu offerings.

I've stopped in Denville Seafood a few times over the years and it's always been a positive…read moreexperience. The seafood has always been fresh and very good. Many times, like today, I've picked up Little Neck clams to put on a tray on the BBQ...a summer tradition! If you're looking to buy some great fish, give this place a try!

The curb appeal is the first thing that caught our attention--it's such a beautiful and inviting…read moreplace! Once you walk inside, the modern ambience is just as impressive. Everything we had was delicious! We started with the calamari, escargot, and tuna tartare, and honestly, we couldn't pick a favorite. Our main meals were just as good. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was amazing too! Our server friendly and attentive, and we never felt rushed. Great food, great service, and such a cool atmosphere. We had a great experience and will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

Upscale tavern with elevated bar food…read more Wings with Alabama white bbq sauce. Petite wings with a tangy white sauce. Excellent. Chopped salad - a variety of mixed greens and veggies well chopped. Nicely prepared. Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos - 3 tacos with large chunks of fresh Mahi Mahi. Garnished with red cabbage slaw and guac. Served with a side of rice. Top notch fish tacos that I highly recommend. The exterior is adorned with beautiful plants and flowers. The interior is bright and contemporary with a farmhouse vibe. Plus plenty of perfectly positioned screens to watch your favorite game. The service was on point for the most part. Our server was great but I think he was working too many tables bye himself so we kinda missed the opportunity to order a second round of drinks. We are definitely adding Black Rabbit to our regular rotation. Give it a try.

Wow. So did not expect this restaurant in a small NJ town. Passed it on the way back to my…read morefriends house; asked if she ever tried it, even though I knew she say no. I ordered Camarones (Shrimp) with sautéed onions and peppers in a light tomato sauce. It came with both potatoes and rice. My friend ordered chicken francais. Her chicken (3 filets) came with mashed potatoes. It was fork tender Not only was this food outstanding, each dish could easily have fed two or three people. Not knowing that I had fried calamari to boot. Served with warm marinara sauce, as it should be Too bad I'm only visiting, there is much on the menu I'd love to try Good service, good atmosphere once you get inside. Sadly the building itself is not very inviting and there's just a small sign on one side of the building, We did spot a bear in the lower parking lot. Lol

The food was very tasty and the service was excellent nice setting and comfortable. It's BYOB and…read moreyou'll find it very comfortable atmosphere for the family setting.

We've lived in the area for many years and hadn't tried Caffe Navona until last night. We will…read moredefinitely be returning, the food and wine were amazing! We thought without a reservation at 7p on a Friday we would probably have to wait awhile, when we arrived the parking lots (front and rear) were nearly full so we expected a wait. We were pleasantly surprised how many tables were still open both inside and on the patio. We only waited about 5 minutes to be seated. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked and seasoned and the sides were just as good! Pricing was very reasonable for the quantity and quality of food. We will definitely be returning.

My lobster roll was good, no butter though, but at least not overflowing with mayonnaise, just…read morefresh lobster and plenty of it. The fries were sliced fingerling potatoes. My dining partner was happy with her calamari, that came in a plentiful portion. Service was fast on the beginning but we had to find the waiter to get our check. Asked in the beginning to split the bill, but waiter forgot ( I think out original waiter off shift) and we had to request it again. The slower service towards the end of the meal may be attributed to it being the middle of the afternoon, between shifts, and a slower period. My dining partner loves this place and had great things to say about the owner, and the support he provided front line workers during the pandemic. Ambiance is casual, with an extensive bar and seating. More parking in the back down the hill, in back of the restaurant.

We have been searching for real authentic tacos in the local area and we found it! The service is…read morebeyond amazing and the location is nice very convenient prices are good the staff is very kind and helpful! ORDER NOW!!! I'll try to post pics next time the food is good didn't even get a chance to take pics lol

Food was delicious and fresh, the quesadillas and sauce was very tasty…read more When we walk in we doubt, because no-one was there. But the attention was good and fast

Absolutely loved Barka! The food was incredible, the atmosphere was beautiful, and the service was…read moreoutstanding. Every dish we ordered was delicious and beautifully presented. Such a great experience from start to finish Try the octopus

So my daughter decided to take me out today to barka today for father's day because she will be…read moreaway on Sunday. She just orders anything she thinks i would like appetizers up the wazoo. She knows how much i love food and how sacred food is too me . As a chef i just eat anything and everything. The most beautiful bone marrow comes to our table so perfectly cooked and plated it was a master piece. Stuffed dates oh my god and the rest of the food was exquisite. I felt like a emperor I dont have the words for the dishes that came to the table i was so excited without disappointment. Every dish that came out were top notch The table service i cant even thank the staff in front of the house enough for their professional curious clean cut service. Such well trained table service such amazing ambassadors representing the kitchen and restaurant with such pride and proudness of the place of employment . The restaurant was absolutely beautiful and well taken care and clean. You can tell the staff are very proud of the establishment just on how the place was so meticulously clean. This place is a five star definitely in my opinion very well earned Such well mannered and such service should never be unnoticed I hope the owners recognize this staff back and front of the house are excellent. To impress me to this level i assure you i look at everything notice everything so i can tell you this place is my top three favorite . I had such a beautiful time today. Thank you all for making my visit a one of a life time great My chef hat off to all of you my respects Sincerely yours truly Chef P Ramos

I came back here for another party. I did have some different foods. Once again, the service was…read moretop-notch and friendly. We were served bruschetta first. I had this on a prior visit, and it was better. The bread was too soft and did not hold up well with the actual bruschetta, which was tasty once again, tons of freshness. The antipasto had fresh meats and cheeses, which were appetizing. I also tried the clams, mussels, stuffed mushrooms, and calamari. The clams and mussels appeared fresh and were pleasant while the stuffed mushrooms were small but packed with flavor. I am not usually a fan of them, but I really enjoyed these. The calamari was solid too, nice breading to fish ratio on most of them. The second course was penne vodka (similar thoughts from prior review apply). The next course was the house salad, which was better than I remember. For my main course this time, I had the salmon in a white wine garlic sauce with some vegetables. The salmon was a good-sized portion with plenty of the sauce. The sauce was a good balance and paired well with the appropriately sized salmon. For dessert, there was a white cake with a strawberry filling. They provided the cake, but not sure where it came from. It was not bad. The cake and strawberry filling was good, but the frosting as well as the icing was too sweet and had too thick of a layer.

The sauce was sensational on a veal dish I had last week…read more I don't eat too much bread, but polished off the loaf to get as much of the sauce as possible. My wife is a food snob and she liked it very much, which doesn't happen very often.

I went for a solo lunch at Jack's, and had a very pleasant experience. I was greeted and sat right…read moreaway. The decor is upscale beachy. It's very appealing and my seat was comfortable. They have a nice drink selection, and I ordered a delicious Mint and Watermelon Lemonade. For lunch I had their Lobster Bomb with a side of Coleslaw. The Lobster Bomb is 6oz of perfectly cooked warm lobster, tucked into a pillowy, round loaf of sourdough. The bisque is served in a container on the side. Every element of this dish is exceptional. I found that the best way to eat it was to rip off pieces of the bread and dunk it into the bisque. Same with the lobster pieces. The Coleslaw was nice and crisp. For dessert, I had a Mini Pecan Pie. This was just okay. Maybe try a different dessert. The Lobster Bomb is definitely a treat at $49, but it's worth it. I would return.

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

As the pastor of The Community Church in Kinnelon, I have been going to the Smoke Rise Inn for…read moreyears, but my daughter's bridal shower was the first private event our family has hosted there... and it was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. Sherry was an absolute pleasure to work with, and Laura was there assisting the team throughout the shower. They were both tremendous. Randy has put together an excellent staff that consistently delivers delicious food, attentive service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Our family could not have been happier with how everything turned out. I would highly recommend the Smoke Rise Inn to anyone looking for a wonderful place to host their next special event! p.s. And please, please, please get an order of sweet potato fries with ranch dressing. They are the best!!

Definitely a place to try! Great ambiance, delicious food and friendly wait staff. They also often…read morehost family friendly events like brunches for Christmas, Easter and Mother's Day. Will be back!

Stopped in for lunch at Pub 199 and once again had a great meal…read more Started with a bowl of lobster bisque, followed by a porterhouse steak cooked medium rare that we split. The meal came with a baked potato, steamed vegetables, and two dozen steamed clams, all washed down with a cold bottle of Briar's root beer. Pub 199 feels like walking into a natural history museum inside a hunting lodge, surrounded by taxidermy and rustic decor. The service is consistently excellent, the atmosphere is comfortable, and the prices remain very reasonable. If you enjoy classic New Jersey spots with character and reliable food, this is one worth visiting. If you've been here, feel free to share your experience or leave a review.

Even though I've lived in the area most of my life, I had not gone to Pub199. It was late and super…read morebusy with large parties but there was only a 15 minute wait for a table. There were many places to sit at the bar and live music. If you aren't a fan of taxidermy, then don't go here, but if you are ok with it, all the animals (and there were many) were adorned with festive lights and hats. People were very jovial and families were celebrating together. It used to be cash only, but they accept credit cards for a small fee. The price of food is incredible! My husband and I both got porterhouse steaks which were cooked perfectly! They came with veggies and baked potatoes for only $32! Full bar, excellent options and it feels like home. Stop in and bring your crew. I know I'll be back