First off, this place is BEAUTIFUL. Truly gorgeous, and trendy with the lights and high ceilings…read moreand twinkle lights. That said, they will tell you the capacity is 90-100 guests. It is NOT. I was at a wedding here where there were 70 guests. We were crammed in there like sardines. Long lines at the bar and buffet areas. There is ONE bathroom. ONE!! for guests and staff. Long lines at that, too, and by the end of the party it was a filthy nightmare. Keep it under 50-60 people and you'll be happy having your event here. But really, no more, especially if you want a DJ and a dance floor.

I am a professional photographer and have been attending events at Birchwood Manor for over twenty…read moreyears. Whether I'm working or attending a function, the Manor has always met my expectations. With experience at more than a hundred events, I can confidently say that you can't go wrong with Birchwood Manor. I'm heading there today!

We fell in love with Birchwood Manor the first time we visited 2 years ago as the first person we…read moremet with was Michael Marino, who was so warm and welcoming from the beginning. Since then, we've worked with Michael on planning our wedding and he was so great to work with. He was easy to communicate with, super energetic and full of positive energy throughout the planning, and very informative. We wanted our dogs in the ceremony a lower guest minimum for fear that less people at the time would attend due to covid and Michael quickly accommodated our requests, no questions asked! Our wedding was 10/14/23 and Farrell was our maitre'd. After getting home, my matron of honor, brother in law and mom had nothing but AMAZING things to say about Farrell. According to my mom, Farrell saw my grandpa had trouble with his boutonniere and she, without us asking, started helping him and all the other groomsmen clip them on. She worked with my husband on getting a little last-minute seating mishap resolved (we had some unplanned guests who had initially rsvp'd no and showed up). She was so good with children as our flower girl and flower boy/ring bearer were 4 and 7 and she interacted with them and helped show them what to do at the ceremony. Our day of coordinator unfortunately had an emergency and was not there part of the wedding but Farrell really took over and checked in on us constantly and took charge of the day. My matron of honor said Farrell was so nice and reliable and amazing at her job. Going back to the wedding, our guests couldn't stop talking about how gorgeous the venue was, down to the chandeliers in the ballroom. Our wedding was unfortunately outdoors but Birchwood was so accommodating with allowing us to use the Grand Ballroom for the ceremony as the reception was already set up elsewhere. We upgraded the cocktail hour to deluxe and with both my husband and I being from Chinese families with high expectations in regards to seafood, the lobster tails were gone instantly as our guests loved them so much. People raved about how good the cocktail hour was, including the carving station and shrimp scampi station. The ice sculpture was a beautiful and elegant touch. All in all, we and our guests had nothing but an amazing time at Birchwood. We have nothing but positive experiences through our 2 years of wedding planning. Thank you Michael and Farrell and Birchwood Manor for helping us plan our wedding and make our wedding day visions really come to life!

Stopped in today while doing the 2026 Tri-State Stamping Tour with American Legion Post 289 in…read moreWest Milford, NJ. 158 places across NJ, NY, and PA to support the Veterans and those who support them. This is stop 15 of 158. This is a very busy place on Friday night. They have a lovely party room. Newly renovated. Nice bar area. Nice folks.

We have three months to complete the 2026 Tri-State Stamping Tour with American Legion Post 289 in…read moreWest Milford, NJ. 158 places across NJ, NY, and PA to visit to support the Veterans and those who support them and get our books stamped! This is stop 15/158. This one is only open on Friday nights so we had to hit it today. Nice vibe. Nice folks. Enjoyed our visit here

Had to take my time to review this establishment, because they met me on so many different levels…read moreto make things work for my baby shower...thank you!!!!

This is now my absolute favorite spot to partake in adult beverages in NJ. Super friendly server…read morewith a beautiful smile, Lou, helped make the night so much fun. The red wine was better than most and definitely cheaper than any I have had elsewhere in NJ. The patrons were friendly and unpretentious. The shuffleboard entertained us for hours. I do wish the spot were closer to our house as I would definitely make it our go-to spot.

Cheap beer, incredible staff, friendly patrons, free pool and shuffleboard.. What else do you need?read more

Came here for laser tag. I expected them to provide vest and headband with laser sensors, but nope…read more They only came with headbands that had 4 sensors on. Basically you will have to specifically aim to the head and hit those sensors to score point. This makes the difficulty more challenging... The games are fun tho. We came here as a big group that took over the whole session. They had multiple types of games: death match, re-spawn, capture the flag, protect the leader, etc. I would say the games are quite interesting. The advise that I would provide would be please dont wear too much clothing as it would get hot over the course of the games. I would suggest to wear tshirt as some running, crouching, jumping, dashing, and physical sport would be involved. I'd say if you have the chance try it out and i can guarantee that you will have some fun : )

Be prepared to sweat, be out of breath, and have a really good time!! As soon as our play time was…read moreover, we decided we are going back in the fall. The place is located in what looks like an office park of brick buildings. There are signs in the lot for all of the businesses so you will see theirs as you approach their building. Plenty of parking. Please be sure to download the app and create your call sign before arrival. Once you get there, you check in at the counter and then sign in on the tablets. IF YOU DON'T download and create your call sign before you get there, you can do it on site but it can mean a late start for everyone, and your team is not the only team playing if you didn't reserve the space for yourselves. This mean the staff may rush through instructions, you get less time to play, and you're making strangers wait on you. Also, I strongly recommend arriving at least 15 minutes early, as suggested by the business, so you have enough time to fully understand the directions if you've never played before, and also to respect everyone's time. They split our group of 9 friends between the red and blue teams. The husband was on the opposite team and I have to take a moment to point out that though my accuracy was low as was my total kills, I killed him twice There are several items to hide behind and turns to hide you. I think the farther end has the advantage though. They repositioned teams halfway theough. It takes a little time to figure your way around even with the maps on the wall, particularly if you keep dying before you get to the other side. It's dark and you don't leave your home base until the timer says you can, at which point you're trying to shoot the enemy so you may not be as observant of what is in the space or what's next to it or how far from the other side. All adds to the fun. Each game is 6 minutes and the staff fill you in on the next round in between each. This also gives you a few minutes to catch your breath. At some point you will appreciate that. I don't like that there's only one box to reup when you die or that everyone on the team can die if one person is shot in specific instances. I also think they should have vests instead of that head piece. I struggled with aim for a while but I think next time I'll be more comfortable with it. It gets really warm in there so dress comfortably. We were all sweating and I had to wash my face after to cool down. We had so much fun! I am definitely going back.

Was here for a family event. My husband and I thought the decor was very nice. The party was well…read moreplanned and the service was excellent.

Two weeks ago 4/6 I had a surprise birthday party for my sister. I had looked at various venues and…read morethe Brookside stood out to me the most. Because I live in Atlanta majority of the planning took place over the phone. Lorraine was simply AMAZING! Christina worked with me due to the fact that I was planning a party all the way from Atlanta. Everything was explained to me in detail. They even assisted in an area where I couldn't make a decision. The night is the event Chris was the Mgr assigned to my party and everyone on that team were beyond helpful and amazing. From the set, drinks, food, and lighting were done to perfection. We had guest arrive super late, and Chris went out his way to see if it was possible for food to be served. Food: Italian Meatballs- Great, Shrimp and Rice: Great, Pasta: Great. I was very pleased with the food. You choose 6 entree's. Dessert: Whoever Baker their cakes Great work! I got nothing but who made this cake? I would highly recommend the Brookside for any parties. They carter to you. Now, they're not cheap, but I am firm believer you pay for what you get. The service provided took care of any additional cost for the services I needed. Again, THANK YOU, Lorraine, Christina, and Chris for making my sister super surprise 40th birthday a night to remember. She is officially 40 & Flawless!

We had mom's Repass lunch at Ravellos and they did an amazing job. The appetizers were so good as…read morewell as all the food choices we picked. The pasta vodka and eggplant rollatini Were amazing. Oh and the pistachios in the salad were amazing. I love that and now will do it on mine. The bar was open so everyone could Grab a drink to unwind after all the tears of the day. The room and the hall itself is beautiful and Danny and the staff are on top of their game. Diane's were cleared before you needed to ask. I would go back for any party we need going further.

Just had our 3rd venue here and it keeps getting better and better!!…read more The food is amazing' we always love the buffet! Get the broccoli rabe and sausage! The meatballs! The eggplant! All of it. The incredible cake comes from Sorrento bakery. Just do it at Ravello!! Yes, you can afford it. You can't afford not to.! Thanks Paul, Sam and the entire team for being absolutely amazing!!!