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New Jersey, United States Food Guide: 5 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Montvale
Find out what Seafood restaurants to try in Montvale. Montvale is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 7,844, reflecting an increase of 810 (+11.5%) from the 7,034 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 88 (+1.3%) from the 6,946 counted in the 1990 Census.
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1. 103 Prime at Valentino's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 37 reviews
103 PRIME at Valentino's is an Modern Italian Steakhouse and Seafood restaurant located in the charming neighborhood of Park Ridge, NJ
Reviewed By AnneC229
This was our first time at this restaurant, and we joined another couple for a Saturday night dinner. The place is very inviting -- looks like a well-kept house on the outside and in but with valet parking. We were a bit early and our friends had not arrived yet so we very happy to get seated at our table. We were offered water, but surprisingly no waiter came to ask for a beverage order while we waited. (There were only maybe two other tables occupied in our dining room at this point, so this makes it really inexplicable.) I like that they leave a bottle of water on the table so that you don't have to flag someone down each time you need a refill. Once our friends arrived the server did come and get beverage orders. One of our friends really needs ice in his water, which was not automatically provided but was delivered upon request.Our server mentioned a cold seafood appetizer special that was generally good for two people, so we asked if it could be made for four people and I knew we were in for disappointment when the waiter mumbled "sure, they can throw a couple of extra shrimp on there." So when a big platter of ice arrived with four shrimp inserted into the ice and a measly lobster half plopped onto the ice mound with a few pieces of lump crab thrown on top, we all silently looked at each other and each ate a shrimp. No, just no. We asked for them to at least double the appetizer for the four of us. As soon as we could we flagged down the waiter and tried again. They brought another mound of ice with measly seafood on it and tried to sit it down on our crowded table when I interjected that they should put everything on the same platter, so they did.The seafood was good but not spectacular. Part of our collective disappointment was that we often go to the River Palm Terrace steakhouse and they offer a tremendously generous and succulent cold seafood appetizer that we all love. This one paled in comparison.The two guys shared a 48 oz. porterhouse for two, I had a filet mignon, and our other friend had the eggplant lasagna. Two of us also got their huge twice-baked "loaded" potato. The consensus was that the steaks were very good (but heavy on the salt) and the lasagna was more like an eggplant parmesan but good. The loaded twice-baked potatoes had lots of good cheese, a few chunks of bacon, sour cream, etc. and were out-of-this world salty. I would have eaten more of it had it not been tooth-achingly salty. Most of us got either the gelato or sorbets or both. My gelato/sorbet assortment was fine but really tasted to me as if it had been scooped from a grocery store carton.In general service was sort of attentive but there were a few times when we had to flag down somebody for more water or ice, nobody offered to get us a drink while we waited for the rest of our party, our waiter didn't "get" what we were asking for with the seafood appetizer, etc. I feel like this could be a really terrific place if perhaps there were more staff training and the kitchen showed more restraint with the salt shaker.
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2. Varka Estiatorio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
At Varka Estiatiorio, we're dedicated to serving our guests the kind of fresh European seafood few Americans ever experience. Inspired by authentic Mediterranean recipes, our menu is filled with fresh, zesty flavors. Working with select fishermen and expo
Reviewed By WanderingGekko
Beautiful restaurant, spacious inside and an outside terrace for al fresco dining. Evidently this restaurant is very popular, which unfortunately means it can be very noisy. The food was good quality, especially the fish. Waiting staff very attentive, but more importantly not overly fussy AND most unusually, our waiter stressed that we (a group of ladies) could dine at our own leisurely pace, no rush between courses and plenty of time to deliberate over a fine menu, and catch up on the gossip ;-). This restaurant is well managed, a progressive menu, ambient atmosphere and I would definitely return.Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate you dropping by and eating with us. Glad that you enjoyed our high quality seafood. Come back and see us again soon!Till next time,Varka
3. Koi 21 Japanese Cuisine
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
5 Stars Rating Seafood,Sushi and Steak House in Pearl River, KOI 21 has everything you need from a date night â ambiance, GREAT food AND drink. We fuses traditional Japanese food with inventive French inspired nouvelle cuisines topped with talented chefs
Reviewed By Australopithecus1952
My second sushi stop in Pearl River, which appears to have more sushi per capita than any small town Iâve ever encountered was Koi 21. It is aptly named as a major attraction of the restaurant is a large (Iâm guessing at least 1,000 gallons) indoor Koi pond with a waterfall and probably three dozen Koi. The colorful Japanese fish, selectively bred from Chinese carp are fun to watch. Some, I was told by the owner are 30 years old. (Although the restaurant just opened â the âGrand Openingâ banner is still flying outside â the fish were installed by the prior owner who operated at the location for many years before retiring and selling out to the current Chinese ownership. I have Koi myself and some of Koi 21âs were very nice specimens; some were 18 inches long and looked well-fed. Kids would love it and there is a childrenâs hibachi menu. The restaurant has a small (four seat) sushi bar and plenty of table space. I always go for the bar. It being lunchtime, I went with the Sushi and Sashimi lunch combo, a bargain at $14.95. In addition to soup or salad, you get 8 pieces of sashimi, four pieces of nigiri sushi and a tekka maki (tuna roll). All the fish were very fresh. The sashimi came in a presentation I have never seen before; I will try to describe it as best I can. Take a glass serving bowl and put a battery operated light that changes colors (reminded me of the wild tables and chairs at Morimotoâs Philadelphia restaurant and sushi bar). Cover that with ice; the lights shine through the ice. Put the sashimi on top of the ice protected by shiso leaves. There you have it. Interesting and a bit of fun. There are also a la carte sushi and sashimi options as well as all the specialty rolls that Americans demand of their sushi bars. In addition, there are noodle dishes, teriyaki, hibachi and bento boxes.Of note, they have a well-curated selection of 8 sakes, arranged by âBeginner,â Sake Drinkerâ and âExpert,â priced accordingly and served cold. I prefer my sake âkarakuchiâ (very dry) and one was available but I opted for my favorite Asahi Super Dry. American beers are available as well.Recommended.
4. AquaTerra Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
Welcome to AquaTerra Grille, a casual family restaurant featuring the freshest seafood (Aqua) and most delectable meats (Terra). Nestled in the heart of Rockland County, NY, AquaTerra Grille offers an atmosphere that combines the elements of water and ear
Reviewed By Hockeylover59
We had to get three appetizers not to because there was so many to choose from. The lobster tacos, the brussel sprouts, and did I say truffle brussel sprouts, and the octopus were all equally excellent in every way. We absolutely and definitively loved every single bit of it. Then, the salad that comes with the entree for free, that's right in 2018 a free salad, that actually was a pretty incredible salad aside from the beets we don't like but I give them credit for adding it in. Entrees or as excellent as everything else. My gorgeous fiance got the fish special of the day which is red snapper, her immediate reaction was that it tasted like it did when she was in Greece. Seasoned perfectly. And I got the steak frite with the really yummy truffle fries. The meat required a butter knife to cut it it was that tender and that beautifully tasting. And if you are lucky, you will be served by Simone who did an outstanding job checked on us frequently and was just about as perfect as you could ask for it in a server. We will certainly come back when we do, please make sure you're not waiting ahead of us because I don't want to have to wait for my table
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5. Mediterraneo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 202 reviews
Mediterraneo was created out of a desire to explore and share the unique, seasonal, healthy opportunities of the Mediterranean Cuisine, from the shores of Southern Europe to the coast of North Africa. At Mediterraneo, we carefully and without compromise c
Reviewed By tbirdhs
Well deserved rating. Was not expecting much from a lunch salad, but was surprised with my grilled chicken salad and my wifeâs grill shrimp salad. We were full but ask to see the dessert menu. Wow my wife loved her chocolate/hazelnut cake. My choice of pistachio cake was outstanding
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