Perla is a small corner venue on a Main Street in Maplewood. The parking situation is crappy, but…read moreit is free when you find it. They are BYOB with high top seating, "bar area" seating, & some regular tables in the back. Service was friendly & knowledgeable. A great experience all around. We had the Oysters Kilpatrick (a current special), Oysters on the 1/2 shell which we upgraded to one of the seasonal specials, the Broiled, & Shrimp Cocktail. Grades: Oysters Kilpatrick: A+ Oysters on the 1/2 shell (Brined & Shine): A Broiled: A+ Shrimp Cocktail: A

We made it to Perla Oyster Bar for the first time last night, and wow -- it was worth the wait…read more Every item we ordered stood out with its own unique flavors, and we genuinely enjoyed each one. Our waitress was so sweet and welcoming, which added to the great vibe. Since I had requested a regular table when booking, we were seated in the back with a comfortable, semi-private space that made the whole experience even better. We're already talking about our next visit. Absolutely recommend!

I went with my two closest friends, and from the moment we walked in, the vibe was amazing. The…read morecocktails were creative, beautifully presented, and tasted just as good as they looked. The Lioness was my favorite! The food did not disappoint either. The steak was cooked perfectly and came with flavorful chimichurri, the salmon was tender and well-seasoned, the lamb chops were delicious, and even the truffle Parmesan fries were addictive. We finished with the tres leches cake, and it was hands down the best I've ever had. It was so good it was practically orgasmic. The atmosphere was stylish without feeling pretentious, the service was attentive, and it was the perfect place to catch up with friends over great food and drinks. I'll definitely be back!

Pretty cool vibes with cool decor. Service was decent and the drink I ordered was pretty strong,…read morebut the menu items are limited and a bit pricey for what you seem to get. Ended up moving to the bar a block over for food + more drinks, which ended up being so much more fun. I would recommend coming by with a group of friends + a fuller stomach if you plan to stay here a while!

Food was great, highly recommend to stop by for lunch. It can get quite busy on occasions which…read moreleads to slow service. Overall the vibes were great, we came to watch the World Cup game and they had great deals during the matches.

When entered this cozy neighborhood place on a frigid Sunday afternoon. Greeted warmly by the…read morebartender and took seats at the bar. The place is small with a bar that seats a dozen or so people and some tables against the wall. Also another small dining room that looks like it was added on to the building at some point. I ordered a blue moon from approx two dozen tap choices and wifey ordered a red sangria that she liked. We ordered nachos grande and "street corn smashburger tacos" which were hefty and delicious! Most patrons at the bar seemed to be regulars but everyone was friendly and engaging. The bartender was efficient and very friendly, she made an excellent old fashion for me! We'll be back!

New food service flips this place from night to day. Total 180. Everything we tried was great and…read moreeverything we saw served to other customers looked good. Time to go there and check it out.

This has been a regular visit the past couple days due to it being a convenient place to meet up…read morewith friend while in town. Everything in my previous review still stands - it's still an interesting hybrid of family restaurant, sport bar and lounge. Since my previous review I've had some of the food and it's as expected - average to a bit below average fitting for how I viewed the place before having food. I've managed to try a burger here and was disappointed. I asked for medium-well, it was beyond well done. Dry and not very well seasoned at that. The fries were unacceptable. Plentiful but I'm almost positive these are Ore-Ida frozen fries. The bar pie was also pretty sad. It's about 4 medium slices of thin crust pizza with average sauce flavor. It seemed a bit burnt. I also got a plate of buffalo wings to share with my buddies. Again average. It wouldn't be so bad but the prices are pretty high. All of the things I've tried were $15+ and they ranged from not good to average. The bartenders do put a lot of effort in interacting with you and do well keeping drinks going but the food and the experience is a bit dicey. The locals that frequent here are friendly and have resulted in conversations which help the experience here.

Coda had delicious food, friendly service, and cute little town! would highly recommend! Got pretty…read morebusy on a Tuesday night so definitely get there early

Came here yesterday for brunch with my friend. First time here. First, I want to commend the…read morewaitstaff Catherine. She is an absolute gem! Very, very helpful and my friend and I were kind of a pain as we were asking a lot of questions and I could not decided on what I wanted. The brunch menu is extensive and I wanted everything. I left her a 25% tip, but after I left I felt she deserved more. Speaking of tips, their suggested tip at bottom of receipt is based the check price after taxes. This is stated on the check... The drinks: We decided to start with drinks. My friend had the Moscow mule and I had the Bloody Mary. My bloody Mary was very good and strong and came with 3 huge olives. The olives tasted fresh. I've had weird tasting olives in other places. I liked it so much, I had another. Big mistake... My friend liked her Moscow Mule. The food: I had the turkey burger with bacon and avocado and truffle fries. The burger was cooked to perfection. It was not dry, but juicy without being under cooked. The bacon was perfect and the slices of avocado were fresh. My friend ordered the Ham Benedict. I didn't taste it but she said it was very good. The eggs looked perfectly done. That came with a side of potatoes. I think this will be my new brunch spot when I come to visit North Jersey. I recommend them.

First of all' Wow where do I start! Right from the Door it was impressive, You can view the Dining…read morearea where it looked like everyone was enjoying their meal. The Hostess seated us, right away and She has well was impressive with Her Casual Dressy Appearance, which is a nice requirement for this restaurant, which was another quality I liked when making this choice for a Birthday Celebration. Now let's get to the food, A definite'10! I had the Red Snapper and my Friend had the Oxtails, cooked to perfection, and the Sides, were, Jollof Rice and it was Delicious as well! Drinks were good, you could taste the alcohol! There also was a DJ, of course, Saturday night! Waitress was awesome, She had Patience and checked on us frequently and the place was buzzing, and know I know why!‍ I recommend you guys get a Chance To go, Run! Definitely worth the trip!

I had such an amazing experience here! From the moment I walked in, the ambiance was…read morebeautiful--everything from the decor to the presentation of the food & drinks was absolutely stunning. The restaurant is incredibly aesthetically pleasing & has such a great vibe. Julie was my waitress & she was so attentive, friendly, & made the entire experience even better. Her service was truly exceptional! For appetizers, I had the coconut shrimp & the wings, & both were packed with flavor. For my entrée, I ordered the fried snapper, & it was cooked perfectly--fresh, seasoned beautifully, & absolutely delicious. The drinks were just as impressive as the food! Every part of my visit exceeded my expectations. Amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing service, & an amazing atmosphere. 10/10--I will definitely be back & highly recommend House 157 to anyone looking for a great dining experience!

Treated us like family!…read more We stepped in to this place with one of my friends who is a local hero in the town. The owners son hosted us at the bar and took great care of us treating us like family and engaging us in conversation all night even staying open a little later as we finished up our evening. We enjoyed some drinks which he excelled with and then tried the chefs special which was a chicken Parmesan sandwich. The sandwich was great and exactly what we needed in that moment. We will definitely be back to check out their brick oven pizzas. Highly recommend for a night out with girls/guys or even a nice date as intimate setting as well.

My new favorite nook! This place is tucked away and has a great atmosphere for dates, family…read moredinners, or girl chats. At the top of my list is their pizza. Can't skip it! We had the one with hot honey. The pasta was delicious too. Tasty and rich! We wanted to try the budino but they were out. I want to come back and try other pastas and the budino.

We came here because of the marketing we saw. Looked good with happy hour specials. Sadly our…read moreexperience was awful. We sat outside, when treated by the waiter we asked about the happy hour specials. He stated only if you sit at the bar. We asked if we could have the specials outside so we could keep our waiter. They agreed or so we thought. We ordered drinks and the waiter seemed irritated when we put our order in for food. He walked away as we started to tell him what we wanted. One of my friends ordered a drink that tasted like pure syrup. She asked him if he could take it back since it was undrinkable. He brought the bar tender out and he had an attitude about the drink saying he made it and it's fine. At this point with the rude arrogant behavior we don't want the food now. We canceled our order and asked for the check. The hostess offered the margarita flatbread for free and we declined. The waiter and bartender were very rude. He brought our check and surprise it was not the happy hour prices they had said they were charging. It's a shame this place is beautiful and has ample parking. The wait staff except for the hostess will have this place shutting down with the way they treat people.

We dined here for a family birthday with a party of 11. This place is not only a restaurant, but it…read morealso has a bar that serves top notch drinks, tapas, and space for events and celebrations. They have ample parking attached to the restaurant. They play salsa and merengue all night and the ambiance is fun and lively. They have a kid's menu available as well. Our server Paul was so friendly and really attentive the entire service. I have to say the tastiest were the drunken birria nachos and the creamy Tuscan salmon in Alfredo sauce served over a bed of spinach. I will definitely return to try more of their delicious dishes

The service did not meet expectations due to inadequate customer support and subpar cleanliness and…read morepresentation. Food-wise, despite the 3pm serving time, the limited options of wing dings and fries did not meet our expectations. The wing dings which were not served as whole wings lacked the necessary seasoning and flavor profile resulting in a mediocre dining experience. There is room for improvement and we will reassess our decision to return.

Good food, excellent service, ambiance is on point! I'm here at least twice out of the month and I…read moretravel to get here. Definitely a go-to spot. Don't let the negative reviews influence your decision to come here. Employees are attentive, even on busy nights. This is definitely a working class establishment! Black owned and serving all!

This is my second time here but first review. We went to…read morecelebrate my daughter getting into the nursing program. We were seated quickly. I had the chicken enchiladas. They were wonderful and tasteful. I haven't enchiladas like that in a long time. I had churros for dessert. Loved that they gave a bowl of chocolate with them as an option to dip. The decor is spectacular. From pictures of musicians on the wall and the waiting area has two benches one with musician mug shot and the other with the last supper with musicians who passed on.

Good restaurant with good food and service. I've been here a few times with family and friends and…read moreenjoyed the food and the drinks. Would recommend for an evening or night out on a date. Good atmosphere as well.