Roast Beef Platter
Chit Chat Diner

Chit Chat Diner

515 Essex StNJ 076011215, 07052, Hackensack, United States

Diners • American • Catering • Breakfast


"This is far more like fine dining than Diner would suggest. This weekend we were here 3 times. Dinner Friday, Breakfast and Dinner Sunday. We were hosting out of town guests and brought 3 different groups to Chit Chat...foodies, children, fussy eaters and those with allergies and big appetites ALL VERY SATISFIED. The food is spectacular here. Fresh, delicious, generous portions. Whether you 're coming for breakfast (which I 've done multiple times), a working lunch or a relaxed dinner the Menu and Specials do it all. There 's not only something for everyone, it 's always consistent, delicious, hot and there will be leftovers. Our son loves the fig and gouda burger. I 've recently tried their chicken and waffles and their fried chicken is absolutely delicious (the individual bottle of syrup a sweet touch)... but so is their gyro platter, with THE BEST Greek fries EVER. They often have a roasted chicken that 's exceptional too. Their French onion, Chicken Noodles, Creamy Mushroom and Matzoh Ball soups are DELICIOUS. This weekend was the first time I gave their bar a try. My Mai Tai was perfect (and strong), my cousin 's jalapeño margaritas was sweet, spicy, salty and sour delicious. Saving the best for last. Service. These servers work their tails off. They 're attentive, fast, efficient, and terribly friendly. On Friday, we got there an hour before 2 others from our group. Our server paced accordingly. He never rushed us and he gushed with appreciation when our tip was tripled to accommodate for a table that could have turned over twice in the time that we were there. Bussing tables is an art, one part attentive to snag dishes as they empty without being too pesky. Their reach is always right, careful and comes with a thank you. I 've never had a bad server. I 've never had a mistake with an order. Sunday night we were a big group everyone got what they ordered, same time and fast. The hosts have a tough job since there 's usually a bit of a wait... they 're friendly and fast. And, the owner is hyper vigilant and exacting... making sure everything is right, perfect. And, that 's the recipe for a place where you keep wanting to return. It 's a bit busy, the decor... but eclectic and fun. Think, Alice in Wonderland fell into fine dining. The view. Hopefully you get a window seat on a clear day!! Yes, go try it! Vegetarian options: This is my go to with vegetarian friends. Vegans even. There 's always a couple options on Specials. And, the regular menu has plenty to choose from... you 're not just stuck looking at salad. Dietary restrictions: We had 2 guests one with allergies, one elderly with specific needs. They 're CAREFUL about allergies, checked each time the question was asked. My elderly Aunt raved about how perfectly they prepared to her specifications. Kid friendliness: Kids love this place, the vibrant colors, the activities left at the table, the view. The food options!!"

Bella Mia

Bella Mia

60 El Jebel Road, El Jebel, 81623, United States Of America

Grill • Pasta • Italian • Barbecue


"I did not want to post a review the day we went to this restaurant because I was really too upset to write about it. My husband and I decided to try this restaurant for the first time, even though we have lived in the valley for 15 years. We are Hispanic and this is the first time in the 15 years we have lived in this valley that we have felt discriminated. The hostess took us to our table almost immediately and she brought water. After that we waited for 10 minutes until the bartender came to our table and told us that he only had to sing happy birthday to a customer and he would be right back. That didn 't happen. He did attend to the other customers but did not come back to our table, even though my husband had order a drink when he came the first time. The drink came after another 10 minutes, but it was brought to him by another waiter. We waited at least 10 more minutes and since nobody came to take an order we stood up and started leaving. It was at that exact moment that the bartender followed us outside and started yelling at us that he was going to come to our table. I turned around and in a quiet voice told him that we could talk about it but instead of talking to me he walked away. Then he came back and asked me What do I do with your glasses? Do I throw them away? I thought he was talking about our water glasses and hesitated for a second. I then realized that he was talking about my reading glasses that were left on the table and came back to pick them up. In a quiet voice again I told him we could talk about this I do not want to make a scene. But instead he told me that he could 've just thrown my glasses away and walked away from me. He never acknowledged the fact that we had been waiting for a half hour, without any service. We felt extremely humiliated and thought that we had received that treatment because we are not white. I would 've loved to talk to a manager, but then I found out that he is the manager. Too bad! They lost two clients. However I can see they really can 't care less."