Location: 1 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Cuisine: American/Seafood
Best Dish: The Lobster Rolls were stupendous. The tender lobster was well seasoned and the sweet rolls were buttery and fresh, absolutely delicious.
Cost: $$
Overall: A great way to beat the summer heat and enjoy beachy vibes.
Location: 155 West 33rd Street
Cuisine: American
Best Dish: Wings are a must, but were you aware of the fish tacos? The tacos are superb!
Overall: A fun friendly sports bar with good drinks and tasty food.
Cost: $$
If all you know of Hooters is tight t-shirts and orange hotpants you are doing your taste buds a grave injustice. From shareable appetizers to decadent desserts you can satisfy your comfort food cravings here. The first Hooters opened over 30 years ago and since then over 400 locations have been opened across the globe. We visited their New York City location on 33rd Street for a meal and a few drinks. This location is equipped with two dining rooms, a small gift shop and several mounted flat screen TVs. The screens are positioned to allow a good view of the game from any seat in the house. We’ve enjoyed plenty of meals at Hooters over the years but we rarely stray from the usual wings and fries. For our visit, however, we indulged our curiosity and had some lesser-known dishes.
Location: 151 East 57th Street, New York, NY
Cuisine: South American
Best Dish: Fish Ribs are a thing and you need to experience them at least once. Imagine all the flavor and texture of tender baby back ribs with the healthiness of grilled fish. Fish ribs are outstanding and as far as we know this is the only place that serves them.
Price: $$$
Overall: Enter Pulperia and prepare yourself for a good meal in a lively atmosphere. The menu is mostly seafood so bring your seafood-loving friends here for a night of Reggaeton Latin Pop and sexy cocktails.
Location: 208 W 70th St, New York, NY 10023
Cuisine: Italian Steakhouse
Best Dish: The short rib was divine. Melt in your mouth tender and savory.
Price: $$$
Overall: Despite the extravagant decor this steakhouse is a laid back hospitable space for any occasion.
Location: 132 West 43rd Street, NY, New York
Cuisine: Burgers & Lobster (duh)
Best Dish: The Beast served up the best of both worlds; surf and turf on a sesame seed bun topped with melty cheese. What more could you ask for?
Price: $$
Overall: The cool casual vibe of Burger & Lobster on 19th street, right in the heart of midtown Manhattan.
Surf City Beach Bar & Restaurant is Jersey City’s hidden gem that everyone should know about. The outdoor oasis offers the most amazing views of the Manhattan skyline while serving up delicious seafood, tropical drinks, and service that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. Surf City arrived in the Liberty Harbor Entertainment District back in 2010 by developer Peter Mocco and nightlife impresario John Argento.
Location: 225 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Cuisine: Seafood/Italian
Best Dish: The Lobster Rigatoni was stupendous. The pasta was well made and the sauce was a light flavorful complement to the succulent lobster. We also highly recommend the creamed kale, it was one of the very best kale dishes we’ve had. The creamy sauce worked well with the bitter kale.
Overall: Halifax is a beautiful space offering delicious farm to table cuisine. The venue is a perfect place for a special occasion, a rare date night, or just a special treat for any seafood lover (like ourselves).
Location: 420 Amsterdam Avenue
Cuisine: Caviar /American
Best Dish: The crab cakes were delicious but the star of the caviar bar was the caviar pizza. This unique pie is as glorious to the eye as it is to the palate.
Overall: A relaxed casual way to enjoy premium beverages and opulent caviar. The right venue for an interesting date night with an adventurous foodie or a treat with good friends.
