Had the opportunity to capture a birthday there as a photographer. Nice clean venue. Staff is nice and helpful. Would come again
Gavin H.
I recently had an event here last week and we are really happy with the results!! Pros The staff, from the manager, assistants, and bartender were all friendly and helpful throughout the whole process of our event when needed. They definitely went above and beyond for us! The food was really good too and come with a quite a beautiful dessert wall. Further they have some things some venues don't have, like a red carpet, wall lights, and a TV. Cons We did have issues with the speakers connecting with our music (Apple Music) but it may have worked better if you used Spotify. It didn't take away from the event at all! Odds and Ends The venue is a bit small which can be good or a bad thing depending on the number of people you may have. Overall, if you are looking for a small event and are in the area, I definitely recommend it!
Teresa Mansbach
I photographed a wedding here and I’ve been there for several events. Amazing little spot. Come here hungry Franco makes delicious food. I couldn’t resist a second plate. I’m proud to have something this cute and unique in Cranford. Perfect place for an intimate event
Sheryl R.
Wonderful Venue for a small event. Great food, Great service, overall great experience. Thank you Franco and Suzana!
John Moshier
Great service. Very accommodating
Donna Marino
Ordered a tray of assorted appetizers and chicken fingers for a neighborhood cocktail party and they were fresh, perfectly cooked & delicious! Highly recommend!
gerard lang
Had my Daughters sweet 16 party, food and service were top shelf, Franco could not do enough for us. Would recommend this place to all my friends. Great Job!
Paul Belkin
Nice place to hold an event. Catering and drinks were great. Only reason for 4 stars is the place gets very loud during the event. Had to walk outside a few times to get away from the loudness. Maybe some acoustic tiles on the walls might help.
Pamela Foley
Very friendly staff, great food, cozy atmosphere. Would get 5 stars if they had more than one bathroom.
Fantastic food, unbelievable service, and an amazing value.I got food for a party of 25 and whatever was left over was immediately scooped up as to-go containers. People did not have to be asked twice if they wanted to take some food home. Every dish was delicious.Will defintely use Venue 104. Highly recommended. You won't be sorry.
Kat J.
Great space for special events!! Came here for a trivia night, and had an amazing night. The space is adorable and so charming. The owner is super friendly and an amazing chef. We had a three course meal and each was absolutely delicious. My personal favorite was the Caesar salad, the dressing was so good, I wish he would bottle it and sell it. If you come here for trivia nights, be prepared to laugh and have an amazing night. Everyone was cheering by end of the night. Can't wait to come back soon.
Justina Betro
Such a great experience here. Two great meals a week apart and I can’t wait for our upcoming rehearsal dinner there. Franco is incredible - so personable and such a talented chef! Cannot say enough good things and the food is DELICIOUS!
Dan M.
This was a private room that hosted various events. I was able to attend a celebration here. We were the only ones there as it appeared to be open for one of their 'café nights.' The appetizers were pre ordered and everybody ordered their dinner from a menu. The staff was friendly, and the food came out in a timely manner.I had many appetizers that I will describe below. Antipasto with Pickled Vegetables - This was nicely put together. All of the meats were fresh and appeared to be of good quality. The highlight were the pickled vegetables. I specifically enjoyed the pickled cauliflower, very flavorful. There were also olives present. There was also bread that was seasoned nicely with a crispy outside. Fruit and Cheese Platter - This had fresh fruit such as watermelon, grapes, strawberries, pineapples, and cantaloupe I believe. There was blue cheese, pepperjack, provolone, and brie, I think. I tried several and no complaints. Italian Wings - These wings were breaded and tossed in a plum tomato sauce, with sautéed cherry peppers, and drizzled with basil pesto. These were okay. I did not really taste the pesto or cherry peppers. They essentially tasted like a light chicken parmesan on a bone. Ultimate Buffalo Wings - These wings had buffalo sauce, white wine, garlic, fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes. These were outstanding. There was a nice spicy factor involved here as well as the wings being crispy and large. These were so good, I ordered them for my entrée!Clams Oreganata - There were four large clams to an order I believe. They were solid, plenty of breadcrumbs and filing. I should have added the Buffalo sauce from the wing to make it a little less dry even if a light butter sauce was used.Stuffed Artichokes - This was prepared nicely. They were extremely large and contained breadcrumbs, cheese, and lots of garlic. They were very tasty.Zucchini Flowers - The fried zucchini was stuffed with mozzarella cheese. They were also topped with an aioli sauce. These were not bad. I did not think the aioli was necessary, but I enjoyed the crispiness of zucchini and the mozzarella cheese present. I am sure that was all the food I had anyway. Will I go back? Easily.
JK K
I cannot say enough great things about Venue 104! Franco is amazing, lovely and super accommodating. He and his staff are so attentive and make you feel like your event is their only priority! The space is simple and elegant. It can be decorated in basically any way you wish. So the room can work for any event. Both the food and desserts were great and were perfect for our group/needs. Service was phenomenal! Will definitely host more events here in the future.
Had the opportunity to capture a birthday there as a photographer. Nice clean venue. Staff is nice and helpful. Would come again
I recently had an event here last week and we are really happy with the results!! Pros The staff, from the manager, assistants, and bartender were all friendly and helpful throughout the whole process of our event when needed. They definitely went above and beyond for us! The food was really good too and come with a quite a beautiful dessert wall. Further they have some things some venues don't have, like a red carpet, wall lights, and a TV. Cons We did have issues with the speakers connecting with our music (Apple Music) but it may have worked better if you used Spotify. It didn't take away from the event at all! Odds and Ends The venue is a bit small which can be good or a bad thing depending on the number of people you may have. Overall, if you are looking for a small event and are in the area, I definitely recommend it!
I photographed a wedding here and I’ve been there for several events. Amazing little spot. Come here hungry Franco makes delicious food. I couldn’t resist a second plate. I’m proud to have something this cute and unique in Cranford. Perfect place for an intimate event
Wonderful Venue for a small event. Great food, Great service, overall great experience. Thank you Franco and Suzana!
Great service. Very accommodating
Ordered a tray of assorted appetizers and chicken fingers for a neighborhood cocktail party and they were fresh, perfectly cooked & delicious! Highly recommend!
Had my Daughters sweet 16 party, food and service were top shelf, Franco could not do enough for us. Would recommend this place to all my friends. Great Job!
Nice place to hold an event. Catering and drinks were great. Only reason for 4 stars is the place gets very loud during the event. Had to walk outside a few times to get away from the loudness. Maybe some acoustic tiles on the walls might help.
Very friendly staff, great food, cozy atmosphere. Would get 5 stars if they had more than one bathroom.
Franco has the best FOOD!!
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Fantastic food, unbelievable service, and an amazing value.I got food for a party of 25 and whatever was left over was immediately scooped up as to-go containers. People did not have to be asked twice if they wanted to take some food home. Every dish was delicious.Will defintely use Venue 104. Highly recommended. You won't be sorry.
Great space for special events!! Came here for a trivia night, and had an amazing night. The space is adorable and so charming. The owner is super friendly and an amazing chef. We had a three course meal and each was absolutely delicious. My personal favorite was the Caesar salad, the dressing was so good, I wish he would bottle it and sell it. If you come here for trivia nights, be prepared to laugh and have an amazing night. Everyone was cheering by end of the night. Can't wait to come back soon.
Such a great experience here. Two great meals a week apart and I can’t wait for our upcoming rehearsal dinner there. Franco is incredible - so personable and such a talented chef! Cannot say enough good things and the food is DELICIOUS!
This was a private room that hosted various events. I was able to attend a celebration here. We were the only ones there as it appeared to be open for one of their 'café nights.' The appetizers were pre ordered and everybody ordered their dinner from a menu. The staff was friendly, and the food came out in a timely manner.I had many appetizers that I will describe below. Antipasto with Pickled Vegetables - This was nicely put together. All of the meats were fresh and appeared to be of good quality. The highlight were the pickled vegetables. I specifically enjoyed the pickled cauliflower, very flavorful. There were also olives present. There was also bread that was seasoned nicely with a crispy outside. Fruit and Cheese Platter - This had fresh fruit such as watermelon, grapes, strawberries, pineapples, and cantaloupe I believe. There was blue cheese, pepperjack, provolone, and brie, I think. I tried several and no complaints. Italian Wings - These wings were breaded and tossed in a plum tomato sauce, with sautéed cherry peppers, and drizzled with basil pesto. These were okay. I did not really taste the pesto or cherry peppers. They essentially tasted like a light chicken parmesan on a bone. Ultimate Buffalo Wings - These wings had buffalo sauce, white wine, garlic, fresh parsley, and red pepper flakes. These were outstanding. There was a nice spicy factor involved here as well as the wings being crispy and large. These were so good, I ordered them for my entrée!Clams Oreganata - There were four large clams to an order I believe. They were solid, plenty of breadcrumbs and filing. I should have added the Buffalo sauce from the wing to make it a little less dry even if a light butter sauce was used.Stuffed Artichokes - This was prepared nicely. They were extremely large and contained breadcrumbs, cheese, and lots of garlic. They were very tasty.Zucchini Flowers - The fried zucchini was stuffed with mozzarella cheese. They were also topped with an aioli sauce. These were not bad. I did not think the aioli was necessary, but I enjoyed the crispiness of zucchini and the mozzarella cheese present. I am sure that was all the food I had anyway. Will I go back? Easily.
I cannot say enough great things about Venue 104! Franco is amazing, lovely and super accommodating. He and his staff are so attentive and make you feel like your event is their only priority! The space is simple and elegant. It can be decorated in basically any way you wish. So the room can work for any event. Both the food and desserts were great and were perfect for our group/needs. Service was phenomenal! Will definitely host more events here in the future.