Spot is open for business. I visited this spot for the first time last night I had a wonderful…read morechilled evening there. Barbara the bartender was the sweetest she was friendly, knowledgeable and took pride in crafting her drinks. I had the Walk My Dog, and it was one of the bear drinks I've had in a while. The star of the show other than Barbara's great service was the BLT lobster roll. OMG. I have decided I'm going to visit at least once a month just for that.

Their website (as well as Resy) led me to believe the vibe would be high class…read more The place had fun interesting vibes, I was just expecting more Junto but the energy gave ratchet. Bartender was wearing sweatpants. Lovely & nice. But her attire matched the energy I'm describing. The two cocktails I had were quite good. Not sure if they were good enough to make me go back.

Amazing food, but felt scammed on the bill…read more I visited Sushi by Bou in Jersey city last Saturday night for their 17‑course omakase, which is advertised at 150 dollars per person. My cousin and I were genuinely impressed at first - every piece of sushi was delicious, the fish tasted fresh, and the presentation was beautiful. For most of the meal, it felt like a great high‑end dining experience. The problem came at the very end. The host asked if we wanted anything else, and I specifically asked what our options were and how much they would cost. I was told we could order any of the original 12 pieces à la carte, but when I asked the price per piece, the host hesitated and never actually answered the question. Then the bartender and sushi chef said, "Give them all 12 pieces. Run it back," in a way that made it sound like it was part of the experience, not an extra charge. At no point did anyone clearly state the price of these additional pieces or indicate that this would significantly increase our bill. When the check came, it was close to 700 dollars for two people who started with a 150‑dollar‑per‑person omakase and only had about a drink each. Every extra piece had been charged individually at full price, even though I had directly asked how much it would be. Instead of feeling taken care of, we left feeling misled and scammed. A wonderful meal was completely overshadowed by the lack of transparency at the end. All it would have taken was a simple explanation like, "Additional pieces are X dollars each," so we could make an informed decision. Because that did not happen, it feels like the upsell was intentional and deceptive. The sushi itself was excellent, but I cannot recommend this place until they are honest and upfront about pricing for add‑ons and do a better job of respecting their customers. Transparency matters just as much as good food.

I have been wanting to do a Sushi by Bou omakase for a while, and it did not disappoint! Everything…read morehere was really delicious. My boyfriend took me here last month for my birthday. I think this omakase experience is very intimate and the food was so good! We did the 17 course omakase and I think it was $100. It also came with sake. I had a matcha cocktail that I still think about. It was so refreshing. Every single bite was perfect and made fresh in front of you. Our sushi artist was Alex (I think) and he was lovely! I also love the speakeasy vibes here. Super cute for a date night! I will definitely try to go to other Sushi by Bou locations in the future.

The food was good. Looks like a happening spot after a certain time. Standing roon only At that…read morepoint

We had learned that the bar hidden beneath the restaurant, Panela, had changed concepts from the…read moregeneral cocktail lounge, The Sinatra Room, to the tequila- and mezcal-focused, Perico Speakeasy. Since we were big fans of those alcohols, we decided to check it out. The walls of the space were covered in colorful murals with Latin American imagery. There were banquettes along either wall with small tables and ottomans scattered in front of them, providing separate, little areas for each group. Large playing cards were fanned across each table with Jack, Queen, King, and Ace cards each having a menu on its backside. There were bar bites, a spirits list, classic cocktails that could be reimaged with your agave spirit of choice (picture a tequila mojito), and even a custom beverages. The creative drinks were not cheap, coming in at around $20 on average, but they certainly were complex! My La Balacara featured Casamigos Mezcal, spiced pear, Luxardo, orange, ginger, chestnut honey, and a chili tincture. I thought the drink sounded outrageous, but, sadly, all I tasted was that honey, the ingredient of which I was least interested. In fact, the smokiness of the mezcal really did not play well with the chestnut honey, leaving it to taste sort of like licorice. I was not a fan. My companion's El Encanto included Casamigos Cristalino, Lillet Blanc, strawberry-lemongrass cordial, guava, and basil, which sounded herbaceous, but really just tasted like a fancy daiquiri. He enjoyed it, but I found it unimpressive. Our drinks were accompanied by a complementary bowl of spiced popcorn, which was delicious. We had come from an earlier dinner, so the snack was as much as I needed. However, the few larger food items that I saw others order all looked great. While I would go back to Perico to try some other items, I felt like I had had better, more affordable cocktails upstairs at Panela.

My friend made us reservations for The Sinatra Room at 7pm on a Friday and it was such a chill…read moreexperience! It is only open on Fridays and Saturdays and serves cocktails only, no food. Reservations recommended. After dinner at Panela upstairs, the host walked us down the steps into The Sinatra Room. What is cool about this is the door is a bookcase so if you're not familiar with this speakeasy, you couldn't even tell there is something behind it. It was pretty empty inside, only two other groups. There are a couple tables and chairs along with a bar in the back. The seats are a mixture of leather chairs and ottomans. You can even put your things in the ottomans which is cool. Light music playing in the background. A bartender comes overs with glasses of ice water and shows us where to view the menu which is a QR code. The menu consists of 5 cocktails; I ordered the High Society and my friend ordered On the Town. We both loved our drinks. Mine came in a teacup so I felt extra bougie haha! This speakeasy is perfect for your date night with friends or significant other. They also hold whiskey tastings!

It's a really cute "speakeasy" hidden in a restaurant, kind of hard to find. Inside of Panela…read more Service was kind of rude. Didn't have a resy and basically got kicked out. I will try them again.

Stopped by Do Not Disturb for drinks and ended up having such a great time. I didn't eat this…read morevisit, but everything else about the experience made me excited to come back and try dinner. The space is super cozy and cute with a great vibe. The music was on point and the service was warm and attentive. Everyone was friendly, and we never felt rushed. We ordered the Thug Passion and the Strawberry Creams, and both cocktails were excellent. The Thug Passion was flavorful and well-balanced, while the Strawberry Creams was delicious and honestly one of those drinks you immediately want another of. You can tell thought was put into the cocktail menu. I really appreciated how comfortable and inviting the atmosphere was. It's the kind of place you can stop into for a couple drinks and end up staying longer than you planned. Even though I didn't have dinner this time, seeing the food coming out and enjoying the overall experience definitely convinced me that I need to come back for a full meal. If you're looking for a spot with great cocktails, good music, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere, Do Not Disturb is absolutely worth checking out. Looking forward to my next visit!

I was so excited to come here. While the ambience and music was amazing...I was really disappointed…read morewith the drinks. I really thought these were going to be well crafted cocktails but honestly, they just seemed like mixed drinks. I do recommend the crispy flight if you love crispy rice but it wasn't the best I've ever had. It was just a fun experience to try different flavor profiles. I think what left me with a really bad taste in my mouth was the fact that a glass shard somehow got into my leg and I showed the bartender, however, I didn't make a big deal about it. I just asked for a Band-Aid. It would've been nice to feel important as a customer and guest of the establishment...there was no courtesy given, even though the bartender could visibly see that I was bleeding from it. Just from the hospitality aspect, I definitely wouldn't come again. But again the drinks were also mid. Really wanted to love this place, left disappointed.

A friend brought me here as one of her favorite bars. From the outside, it's only a door, so it's…read moreeasy to miss. Once you go inside, you head straight downstairs to a dark, speakeasy vibe. Put your name down to get a table while you wait at the bar. The menu consists of a variety of cocktails all for $20 each. I decided to opt for a Bartender's Choice, which is always a fun option.

I had a great experience. Vibes were immaculate. Our server was super sweet. The drinks were…read morecreative and fun. That's all I need!