Jamaican • $$
“Being an avid fan of Caribbean food especially the island food that is from Jamaica and Trinidad and also the fact that I'm a New Yorker. The stage is always set up to get the best Jamaican food. From Queens to Brooklyn and of course Manhattan many Jamaican restaurants claim to be the best and quite a few of them are true to their claim. I work in lake Hopectong area and while driving through the town of Natcong, a small town in Morris County, I saw a sign saying Mini Eagle Diner. Being a big fan of Americana it caught my interest but when I saw underneath the sign Jamaican cuisine, I had to do a double take.... an American diner with Jamaican cuisine,,????. What foodie would not stop for that proclamation alone. So I stopped and all else is a fairy tale tailored for food aficionados. This is a magical place for Jamaican cuisine and The magician's name is James. He is the king of his domain. Without any hesitation I dare to say after tasting many of his creations I have come to believe that I never had the real Jamaican food before. Don't miss out jerk pork and chicken, oxtails so lean , so decadent and all this melts in your mouth. James is a great personality to converse with too. He has stories that will get Irish boatmen attention. A homemade smoker den in the backyard of the restaurant with outdoor seating are true surprise of this tour of his castle. James calls himself a magician and so be it. You have to get out there to experience it yourself. I believe if you can guess his age right, he will award you with a sliver of his homemade rum raisin cake, made of centuries old family recipe.. don't worry if you feel stupefied thinking perhaps it's the rum, ..,.. it's definitely the spells he graciously puts on his customers and somewhat unapologetically... Long live the King.... I shall visit your court soon!!!“
“Everything about Lake House signals comfort and charm. On a recent Saturday afternoon, my sister Renee and friend Jason and I enjoyed a wonderful brunch and settled into each other’s company. Several cups of coffee in…. And having opined about everything from the music scenes in the tri-state area to the challenge of becoming a minimalist and tons more “coffee tawk” in between, we vibed with management and were treated like FAMILY. Three thumbs up!“
“The burgers were ok,nothing special being I'm a butcher.The service was superb!!It's a nice place for date night with your wife or girlfriend,it's laid back!One thing that bothers me when we go out is everything still over priced!!This inflation is out of control, this dinner should have cost about $45.00 including TIP.They say things are getting better, where I ask??Things were so much better beforeParking: leaving the pub is a bit difficult pulling out onto traffic!“
“I had the Chimichanga. It was excellent. The oil used to fry it was definitely fresh. Fried to perfection, golden color, and crispy. The owner was very nice. My only complaint would be that it would be nice if there was a small scoop of rice and beans in the container. I thought there was or I would have ordered a small side. I won't assume next time.“
“Took a shot and wow. Seems to be a family and very amenable. Food was outrageously good and will be sure to head back soon. Chicken and String Beans, steamed dumplings, chicken low Mein, ramen soup with tofu. all fantastic. can't wait to try the Thai side.“
“This one’s a keeper. A wonderful atmosphere overall, much like Paneras used to be 10 years ago. Friendly service, “retiree corner” with veterans reminiscing over a cup of joe, fresh decor and clean tables, etc. Stop by if you ever find yourself in Hackettstown, you will not be disappointed!Parking: About 40 parking slots, never a problem to find a space.“