Upscale New American dishes, wine & cocktails, served in a smart, wood-paneled & brick-walled space. Based on 362 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout
Address:
522 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110
Phone: (973) 235-1280
Website: http://www.mealnj.com/
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Hours
| Tuesday | 5–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5–10 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–4 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
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Reviews
Gabby Infurna
Meal has become my favorite restaurant hands down. It is my go to place to celebrate any occasion. I’ve gone there for my anniversary, New Year’s Eve, birthdays and more. As soon as you enter the restaurant, there’s someone there to greet you very kindly. They make you feel welcomed. The drinks, food, and dessert is a 10/10! The service is just as amazing. The waiters are very attentive and friendly. I only have positive things to say about this place. So so happy I found it. Looking forward to my next dinner here!
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Eric Himsel
This place is pretty great! I’d say the prices are a bit high but not insane. Quality of the food is definitely there. French onion soup was one of the best I’ve had! The burger was cooked and constructed great! The fries were cooked perfectly and not oversalted at all.
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Melanie Tam
Stopped by on a Thursday at around 6:15 for a quick dinner before watching a movie nearby. It was the happy hour menu that caught my eye because I could always used some clams/oysters. Happy hour 4 to 6:30, so we made it just in time to order a round of drinks and to put in our happy hour food specials. The discounted menu applies only at the bar area, I believe. The bar was almost full at that time but we were lucky to nab the last two seats together.
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Howard Lee
Host was very polite and welcoming. Customer service was great. Oyster were fresh… steak quality was decent and pasta was pretty good as well. One thing I didn’t know was they offer blue rare for steak. We did originally come for the lamb which wasn’t on the menu at that time which was a bit disappointing.
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Christine M
I celebrated Mother’s Day here we were a party of six. Our waiter Mark was on point and the food was very good! I would like to give a shout out to the manager Lisa, who came over to our table, and asked us how everything was. She was friendly and genuinely concerned that we were happy with our food and service. She made up feel welcome and comfortable. The specialty drinks were amazing and we were not rushed from our table it being a holiday. We will definitely be back to a place that makes us feel at home!!!
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Des KF
My friend and I got together to catch up. When I arrived I found parking on the street nearby. I walked in and was greeted and found seating at the bar. The bartenders Natalie, Jeanine, and Armondo were great to us all evening. They have a great happy hour menu and I started with the pinot nior and it was ok. I then went to the lemon drop martini and it was good. I also had a espresso martini which was good as well. I did have to send back a couple of them because I didn’t like the taste and the bartenders were great sports about it. My friend ordered the cheeseburger and he said it was ok, a little salty but ok. I tried a chip and it was good. The bill was very reasonable. I enjoyed my time.
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D Magnus
2023: the new location brings 5 stars to zero stars. everything about the restaurant is lost. The dining room is loud and noisy, the chairs are super uncomfortable, the service is lacking, the hostess is unwelcoming, The music is loud and thumping (great for a dance club though). it’s a shame. and based on reading through other one-star feedback, i am looking forward to the owner’s (interestingly, aggressive) response. responses like that reflect a lack of professionalism (doesn’t appear that a true restaurantuer owns this place).
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Valerie
Get the brussel sprouts! Service was great, signature cocktails were amazing and the food was phenomenal. We got the don mora drink, calamari for starter, and the beef short ribs for entree. Perfect for date nights.
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Jessica Polmann
Wow – stumbled upon this place after a birthday. Andrew, new server but you would have never known, gave us amazing suggestions and was super attentive. The food was incredible. We made our reservations for valentines on the spot. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
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Thomas Pluck
This was our favorite steakhouse and restaurant in North NJ at their original location, and they’ve kept the same high standards. The best steak in the state. The spaghetti carbonara was excellent, though I’d prefer crisp pancetta. Cocktails, appetizers, and desserts are always original and refined: you never get something that isn’t ready for prime time. One of the best dining experiences in the tri-state area.
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