Hoboken has a ton of really great places to eat, and Amanda's is, without a doubt, at the top of the list. We enjoyed a delicious brunch with our son while visiting him on campus. The restaurant staff is terrific; they really made us feel welcome and never tried to rush out the door. We had several orders of empanadas while we waited for our entrees; the beef was outstanding. We enjoyed the decor, it has that old NY/NJ feel, which added a really cool vibe to the restaurant and provided plenty of talking points while we ate. We are already planning on going back for dinner very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terri Hanson Mead
Dinner was fine but not exceptional. Service was a bit slow. I asked the server if the bartender could make a drink and after a bit, someone else came and asked what I was asking for. He then asked for the ingredients which is odd because most places will look it up and let me know. It’s old school but not totally obscure. After I gave the items he said they didn’t have mint and couldn’t make the drink. Odd. Maybe it’s an east coast thing but most bars are able to make mojitos and have mint.It then took a long while for our server to come back and ask if I wanted something else at which point we told her we were ready to order.Our appetizer came out relatively quickly but then after we finished it someone brought over another order and was surprised when we said we already got our order. A few minutes later someone approached our table once again with another order of the same appetizer and was surprised when we said we didn’t place two orders.My salmon was ok but not great…slightly overcooked.The beet and orange salad was goodWe had the ice cream sundae for dessert which was ok.The place is cute and seems popular with regulars who received warm welcomes and good service.It’s unfortunate that we had just an ok experience since it was our last night before returning to California.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
vincentNJ
We've been wanting to try this restaurant since we relocated from San Francisco. Glad we finally had a chance to dine here. Great, friendly service and delicious food. The passionate fruit martini was also delicious. The almond joy dessert was fantastic. Overall fantastic meal. We will definitely be back!
TerryOnHudson
The cuisine and service are excellent. The menu has a wide variety of tempting choices, and the drinks and wine list is extensive. There's a nice distance between tables so regular conversation is possible. The music was light jazz and added to the positive experience.
Erik Aarts
The staff and owner do not appreciate the clients of the restaurant. At my recent dinner at the restaurant they overcharged me, and when I was pointed out, did not acknowledge their mistake it is not a good place to eat if you want to be treated fairly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
Pedro Martinez
First tie here and I really enjoyed the food. I'm not sure if it was the fact that all four of were starving but everything tasted fresh, savory and delicious! I had the steak & eggs. Steak was perfect for me and I just wanted more. I was with two vegetarians and they also said their food was delicious. I highly recommend this place to judge for yourselves. Pleasant atmosphere and vibe. I went during brunch on Saturday and Ild like to try regular dining hours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burger, Steak and Eggs, Coconut Flan
alex kasper
Really good Italian food. Shared a lot of plates and everything was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice spot for brunch in Hoboken. Everyone enjoyed the menu items which included the omelettes, steak and eggs, eggs Benedict and the chicken sandwich. Cocktails were good as well. Desserts were delicious (apple strudel and flourless chocolate cake) and the affogato was a big hit.
LocalDad
Excellent food. Interesting cocktails and specials. Super fresh salads. Chicken Thigh Marsala with silky mash potatoes was tasty and delicious. Topped off dinner with an Argentinian Sundae that was yummy!
RichmondDiner
Another wonderful meal at Amanda's. In a town with great restaurants, we continue to go back here because it is so consistently good. Professional service, delicious appetizers and entrees.
We had a great date night at the bar. It was intimate and we were able to hold a conversation at a normal level. The bar tender and the owner were very attentive and knowledgeable of food allergens. Can't wait to go back!
It has a cozy, romantic, welcoming interior, with a European feel. The menu is eclectic with choices for every palate. Every dish we ordered was delicious and the entree portions were generous. The only thing that took a little something away from the experience was the service. Our server was nice enough but when we had questions about wine and dishes he seemed annoyed. When he brought the food to our table he placed it and immediately left, which didn't give us a chance to ask for items and causing him to make an extra trip after we flagged him down. After he brought the items he again left and didn't check in during the meal to see if we need anything, if we liked our food, etc. We were not in a hurry and were considering other dishes but we ended not getting them since he didn't return. We figured we wouldn't get dessert but he appeared after our plates were cleared by the other servers. Our dessert came quickly and it was delicious. Again, other servers cleared our dishes and then we waited for quite some time for our checks. One of our party ended up going to find our server to get our checks. It took an inordinate amount of time to get our checks and to be cashed out. Even with that, I will be going back to try other items on their menu and enjoy the ambiance of the space.
Dawne Eng
I hosted my dad's 75th birthday party in the Ballroom and it was a wonderful experience for all. Everyone raved about the food!! The Ballroom was the perfect size for our group of 27 people and was a warm and charming space. The service was impeccable. Overall, we couldn't have been happier with Amanda's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diana Fern
I was very disappointed with this place. The waiter was not very friendly , he took our drink order , he returned 20 minutes later & we asked for bread since we were waiting for one more person to arrive , he brought us two small pieces of focaccia breads , later, when our soup arrived they took the focaccia bread away without asking. When I got my bill, they charged me $12 for the bread!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Andrew G
I expect great service here but our recent visit went beyond our expectations. Highly recommended as always! The dulche de leche pie was great BTW.
Hoboken has a ton of really great places to eat, and Amanda's is, without a doubt, at the top of the list. We enjoyed a delicious brunch with our son while visiting him on campus. The restaurant staff is terrific; they really made us feel welcome and never tried to rush out the door. We had several orders of empanadas while we waited for our entrees; the beef was outstanding. We enjoyed the decor, it has that old NY/NJ feel, which added a really cool vibe to the restaurant and provided plenty of talking points while we ate. We are already planning on going back for dinner very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dinner was fine but not exceptional. Service was a bit slow. I asked the server if the bartender could make a drink and after a bit, someone else came and asked what I was asking for. He then asked for the ingredients which is odd because most places will look it up and let me know. It’s old school but not totally obscure. After I gave the items he said they didn’t have mint and couldn’t make the drink. Odd. Maybe it’s an east coast thing but most bars are able to make mojitos and have mint.It then took a long while for our server to come back and ask if I wanted something else at which point we told her we were ready to order.Our appetizer came out relatively quickly but then after we finished it someone brought over another order and was surprised when we said we already got our order. A few minutes later someone approached our table once again with another order of the same appetizer and was surprised when we said we didn’t place two orders.My salmon was ok but not great…slightly overcooked.The beet and orange salad was goodWe had the ice cream sundae for dessert which was ok.The place is cute and seems popular with regulars who received warm welcomes and good service.It’s unfortunate that we had just an ok experience since it was our last night before returning to California.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
We've been wanting to try this restaurant since we relocated from San Francisco. Glad we finally had a chance to dine here. Great, friendly service and delicious food. The passionate fruit martini was also delicious. The almond joy dessert was fantastic. Overall fantastic meal. We will definitely be back!
The cuisine and service are excellent. The menu has a wide variety of tempting choices, and the drinks and wine list is extensive. There's a nice distance between tables so regular conversation is possible. The music was light jazz and added to the positive experience.
The staff and owner do not appreciate the clients of the restaurant. At my recent dinner at the restaurant they overcharged me, and when I was pointed out, did not acknowledge their mistake it is not a good place to eat if you want to be treated fairly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 2
First tie here and I really enjoyed the food. I'm not sure if it was the fact that all four of were starving but everything tasted fresh, savory and delicious! I had the steak & eggs. Steak was perfect for me and I just wanted more. I was with two vegetarians and they also said their food was delicious. I highly recommend this place to judge for yourselves. Pleasant atmosphere and vibe. I went during brunch on Saturday and Ild like to try regular dining hours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Burger, Steak and Eggs, Coconut Flan
Really good Italian food. Shared a lot of plates and everything was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice spot for brunch in Hoboken. Everyone enjoyed the menu items which included the omelettes, steak and eggs, eggs Benedict and the chicken sandwich. Cocktails were good as well. Desserts were delicious (apple strudel and flourless chocolate cake) and the affogato was a big hit.
Excellent food. Interesting cocktails and specials. Super fresh salads. Chicken Thigh Marsala with silky mash potatoes was tasty and delicious. Topped off dinner with an Argentinian Sundae that was yummy!
Another wonderful meal at Amanda's. In a town with great restaurants, we continue to go back here because it is so consistently good. Professional service, delicious appetizers and entrees.
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a great date night at the bar. It was intimate and we were able to hold a conversation at a normal level. The bar tender and the owner were very attentive and knowledgeable of food allergens. Can't wait to go back!
It has a cozy, romantic, welcoming interior, with a European feel. The menu is eclectic with choices for every palate. Every dish we ordered was delicious and the entree portions were generous. The only thing that took a little something away from the experience was the service. Our server was nice enough but when we had questions about wine and dishes he seemed annoyed. When he brought the food to our table he placed it and immediately left, which didn't give us a chance to ask for items and causing him to make an extra trip after we flagged him down. After he brought the items he again left and didn't check in during the meal to see if we need anything, if we liked our food, etc. We were not in a hurry and were considering other dishes but we ended not getting them since he didn't return. We figured we wouldn't get dessert but he appeared after our plates were cleared by the other servers. Our dessert came quickly and it was delicious. Again, other servers cleared our dishes and then we waited for quite some time for our checks. One of our party ended up going to find our server to get our checks. It took an inordinate amount of time to get our checks and to be cashed out. Even with that, I will be going back to try other items on their menu and enjoy the ambiance of the space.
I hosted my dad's 75th birthday party in the Ballroom and it was a wonderful experience for all. Everyone raved about the food!! The Ballroom was the perfect size for our group of 27 people and was a warm and charming space. The service was impeccable. Overall, we couldn't have been happier with Amanda's.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was very disappointed with this place. The waiter was not very friendly , he took our drink order , he returned 20 minutes later & we asked for bread since we were waiting for one more person to arrive , he brought us two small pieces of focaccia breads , later, when our soup arrived they took the focaccia bread away without asking. When I got my bill, they charged me $12 for the bread!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
I expect great service here but our recent visit went beyond our expectations. Highly recommended as always! The dulche de leche pie was great BTW.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5