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Rockaway River Barn

Rockaway River Barn

11 Green Pond Rd Rockaway, NJ 07866-2001, United States

Pizza • Casual • Burgers • American


"I stopped for lunch and dined outside on their outdoor dining patio. The atmosphere was pleasant with umbrellas and tables far apart enough to give each customer space in between the tables. The food is always phenomenal. I had the Greek Rice Bowl which was a very large portion and a deep dish bowl. See the ingredients under the photo. I have plenty to take home for probably two more leftovers. The service was also stellar! My server, Cassandra, was very attentive, made wonderful suggestions when I asked her and was also very friendly, conversational, and a sweetheart. Ask for her! The prices are typical of that of a diner with excellent quality food. The Menu is large and diverse from Italian to Asian to American to BBQ choices. The dessert menu delightfully has a lot of choices and their prices are very good for dessert prices! Don’t pass on dessert for both the satisfaction and price! They also have special event nights, live bands, drink specials, seasonal and holiday specials, a bar and an inviting fireplace for the cooler weather. Ohhhh that wood burning smell is a perfect aroma and sensation on a cool day. Totally worth the visit for every aspect. It does get packed on the typical weekend evenings but go anyway if you don’t mind the crowd and the louder volume. Definitely quieter during lunch on weekdays and early/mid weeknights. Also best to go just before the dinner crowd on weekends if you can. They also stay open late for those night owls, date nights, friend meetups and sports fans! Very family friendly with a Kid’s Menu as well with separate dining rooms and as mentioned, outdoor patio. Holy Cow! Meander on down to The Barn Restaurant in Rockaway NJ!"

Harlem Shake

Harlem Shake

100 West 124th Street New York, NY 10027-4971, United States

Grill • Diners • Burgers • American


"This is actually my second time going to this restaurant. The first time that I stepped foot into this restaurant was relatively brief, so I did not take in too much of my surroundings. This time, I did. So, I can now make a thorough review! Ambiance: 10/10 The ambiance gave me the '90s vibe despite me being a 2000s baby. It was so relaxed. I like the photos that they had on their wall. It was images of famous actors and actresses. I take it that the people on the wall represent the customer 's satisfaction! It is nice to know that celebrities go to these kinds of restaurants. They also had this nice boombox and they were playing some old-school cartoons. It was just a calm ambiance. Everything is just old school. Even the list on their menu above the counter is just a throwback. I found it to be creative how they got the health permit, and letter by letter, they spelled Shake Major thumb 's up. I love their confidence in their sanitary inspection grade... There is nothing more I can say about it. Food: 9.5/10. I ordered a Harlem Classic, hold the onions, with a side of fries. The burger was delicious. I am glad that I bought two. It had an exceptional amount of cheese and a good amount of their special sauce. The fries were not for the thrills. I was not excited too much for the fries. Their fries are your standard French Fries. It wasn 't something to go crazy for. Regardless, the food that I got was tasty! I even got their strawberry shake. I take it that their red velvet was so good they ran out. I will try to make it a mission to get their red velvet shake the next time I visit. Service: 8/10 I gave the rating an 8 out of 10 because of the impression I received when I walked up to the counter. The woman at the counter was direct and brief. However, when I ordered my strawberry shake, the guy who took my order, was friendly and had a nice smile on his face. Talk about customer service. I don 't have any abrupt complaints. I was able to get my food in a timely fashion. They would call your name when your food is ready. Overall: 9/10. I would highly recommend anyone to try this classic. If you ever want to take it back to your days Harlem Shake is that kind of joint! You best believe it. You won 't have any regrets. Don 't let the street that it 's built on fool you. 124th Street may be known as one of the scandalous streets, but you won 't find that in Harlem Shake! I will be swinging by again."