Court Street Restaurant & Bar
“The price is right, they offer $12 pitchers of bloodies and mimosas, and they start you off with complementary fruit and Irish soda bread (yum).”
“We also got individual appetizers- I got the Kate's Popeye Salad which was deliciously light and refreshing, and my boyfriend got a french onion soup.”
“I really liked the olive tapenade that came with the bread – nice touch!”
Court Street Restaurant & Bar
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I really like Court Street, as evidence by my "Duke" status lol, and not just because it is my local watering hole within spitting distance. They have great food, they are definitely a restaurant first and a bar second. Lobster specials in season are not to be missed, their bread with olive tapenade is great, and all their entrees and salads are fresh and crisp and well put together. Plus you can get a pint in a nice and relaxed bar atmosphere while you are grubbing, what more could you want? The back area is quiet if you are looking to sit down and relax.
The only gripe is in the winter, they get really really cold, as the glass just isn't good enough at keeping that cold air out, so if you sit on the bar high tops, blast the little heater they put under there or bundle up to stay cozy.
The best thing about this place after the food is the clientele, as you don't get the bridge/tunnel crowd or the meathead crowd or the pubescent college crowd from the Path area bars, which is great.
I've ended up drinking at Court Street a fair amount of times since leaving Hoboken, but honestly can't recall the last time I ate there – but whatever the feeding hiatus was, it ended this Sunday when I met up with some friends for brunch here.
the Sunday brunch menu is killer: 2 pages with options for everyone and all tastes, far beyond just the standard omelets and eggs benedict. they start you off with some really good Irish soda bread and a cup of fresh fruit.
I kicked it into high gear with a mug of coffee (not bad) and a (really potent) Bloody Mary. both were necessary after a long night of bar-hopping.
as for my meal; Grand Marnier French toast with a side of corned beef hash. French toast was good, but what i liked about the hash was that it was real shredded corned beef, clearly not the canned stuff that has an odd texture to it (does that stop me from eating it? no, but I'm just making a comment). for an extra dollar you can get Vermont maple syrup, which is a great bonus. live it up, homeslice.
service is still great and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable. the front pub area is still a great place to hang out and watch some sports games and sip some good beers, while the back dining area is a little more upscale.
okay, clarification on that last point: upscale enough that a large group of basic white girls in sundresses can occupy a big table for brunch, but still casual enough that I can wear a metal band t-shirt and faded jeans at the table across from them. that's how I roll.
Solid place for brunch, nothing fancy or exciting but fits the bill.
We stopped by without a reservation for a Sunday brunch, and the place didn't seem particularly crowded when we got there. I split an order of the "Starving Hobokenite" and California Chicken sandwich (chicken, avocado on a croissant). There's nothing special about these dishes, but they were well prepared and tasty; the latter in particular went well with the garlic aioli, while the former was quite a bit of food. In general, it's decent value for brunch in the area, and the service and food are pretty solid. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but it's a good place for a brunch for smaller groups that won't break the bank.
A few weeks back a friend and I were pacing up and down Washington street trying to find a restaurant that would seat us in time to make a movie afterward.
After much frustration we found ourselves at court street, after checking Yelp I had the idea that it would be a bar like setting, good because I'm not dressed up.
Apparently this wasn't the case, instead we were seated in a entirely full dining room with candles on each table, it was insanely awkward as I had not intended to dine in a restaurant so fancy.
Long story short, we were seated in the far back corner as if we were too unsightly for anywhere else.
Enough negativity, the food was actually pretty decent. I ordered chicken parm, about 17 bucks or so. The chicken was very good, the pasta and sauce were okay.
Overall the food was good, but the atmosphere was dreadful, I don't see how they have a sports bar like image from the window, only to reveal a fancy dining room 10 feet from the bar. I'd probably rethink that strategy personally….
I will give this restaurant 3.5 stars. Nice and spacious bar area with a good amount of TVs. It was slow when we came in on a Friday evening around 6:30 and were able to choose where we sat. It took the waitress a few to acknowledge us but she was nice. The blue cheese burger with waffles fries was good and so was the fish and chips. Their French Martinis were excellent. They also start you off with bread and a pretty tasty dip and butter.
Really can't go wrong on the menu here – food is good across the board. I have been a few times for brunch. The price is right, they offer $12 pitchers of bloodies and mimosas, and they start you off with complementary fruit and Irish soda bread (yum). Very lively atmosphere with a bar separate from the dining room. Awesome, friendly service.
I'm kicking myself in the butt for not taking the reviews more seriously and getting here sooner. This was one of the most pleasant dining experiences I've had in Hoboken and it certainly explains why the restaurant has been around for over 30 years.
Wednesday and Saturday nights are home to Lobsterfest, which was great to find out as we stepped in on Saturday night. For $20 your meal comes with a soup or salad appetizer, a 1 1/4 lb. lobster with choice of potato and vegetables of the day. There are also 2+ lb lobsters available for #30-35. It's a great deal and I strongly recommend taking advantage! This is was my boyfriend ordered for a meal. I tacked on 1/2 dozen oysters for appetizer and had the Seafood Pasta as my entree. From start to finish, everything was executed perfectly. My pasta was delicious and I nearly licked the plate clean.
For fresh seafood, the value can't be beat. Our waiter was attentive, friendly and playful. It was clear he knew what he was doing. If everything else on the menu is as good my first time here, I'll definitely be back to give it that extra star.
My boyfriend and I heard about lobster Wednesday's here, so we decided to head over late one Wednesday evening.
We were seated quickly at the bar and greeted nicely by a gentleman behind the bar. We ultimately knew we only wanted to try the lobsters so we ordered right away. We didn't need to wait much, plus it was nice we recorded a basket of bread, butter and olive tapenade. Unfortunately the bread was really crunchy so we didn't bother to eat much of that.
The meal comes with a house salad, which I didn't care too much for. A side of baked potato, mashed beets and veggies, which I enjoyed. The lobsters came out pre cracked but still in tact, butter on the side. It was pretty good, and you really can't complain because it's only $20 for all of that! It's an affordable means to having a nice seafood meal – highly recommend and will be coming back to try out their other menu items!