Carpe Diem Pub & Restaurant
“It's a bit off the beaten path (I live downtown), but I will be back as often as possible.”
“They also toss the sweet potato fries in a sugar/cinnamon mixture which made them very interesting.”
“This place is a hidden Gem of Hoboken and really represent the meaning of community and pub life.”
Carpe Diem Pub & Restaurant
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Came here for dinner with friends of ours specifically to try out the wings that Carpe Diem is so well known for (indeed they won best wings of Hoboken I believe). I have to say the wings were pretty good but I didn't find them extraordinary, sweet and spicy flavored but a little under cooked and way too big, I tend to prefer the smaller ones. The decor itself is pretty cool, with a fake fireplace in the back, a good vibe for a pub! I was really impressed with my main dish the Penne with Vodka Sauce and shrimp, it was incredibly creamy and flavorful, one of the best I have had in a long time!! However, unfortunately my hubby had the fish and chips which he deemed worst than a high school cafeteria meal :/ Our friends split a burger which they enjoyed.
I ate here with a group of 5 today. The space is great and the food was tasty but the service was pretty terrible. The waitress was short with us the entire time. Just felt like she was giving us the cold shoulder. I don't expect her to be our best friend but at least make us feel welcome. Also the runner who brought us food mixed up the orders. Also they asked me how I wanted my burger cooked. I said medium but it was super well done. My friend asked for medium rare and had the same over cooked burger. I am not picky at all so I just ate it, but what's the point of asking if you're not gonna follow through? Meh
Man the food here is bangin'! I was not expecting this pub to be so good!
First off, it's got a little something for everybody. Bar area with TVs, tables and high chairs and a back restaurant area. The service is great, the bartender and the waitress couldn't have been nicer and the food was on point.
There was a group of 4 of us so we did a few apps and drinks in the bar area while watching a Stanley Cup game.
Spicy Steak Bites – SO GOOD. GET THESE (if you like spicy). They were not too spicy, but they do have lots of jalepeno slices in the dish which are totally edible and tasty if I do say so myself. This dish is cubes of steak in this awesome sweet soy sauce with jalepenos for the kick. I'll definitely order this again and again.
Chicken Fingers – Very tenderized (thin) pieces of chicken and very crunchy! They came with a honey mustard dipping sauce.
Coconut Shrimp – Pretty typical as you would get anywhere else. The shrimp were somewhat small and came with a sweet dipping sauce.
Wings – typical hot wings you can order with buffalo sauce, bbq, sweet chili or honey
This place really surpassed my expectations. It's far uptown and it's right near the movie theatre so it's great to stop at when you're in the area!
The place inside is a lot bigger than It looks. There's sitting outside as well and a party room upstairs.
The first time we ordered take out – Cheeseburgers – we were not impressed. I'd say five guys has better burgers. The second try we sat down for dinner on Saturday night. No wait and we were attended to right away. I gave one of their burgers a second chance (nothing else in their menu stood out to me). After the first bite I wondered why I ordered it knowing that I was disappointed the first time I tried their burgers – totes my fault. We read great things about their buffalo wings so my bf got them. Definitely NOT the best wings – they were good but the "best" is a stretch. My bf's mom had their chicken soup and she loved it. I'd probably go back for drinks and to try some of their finger foods.
Steady choice after a movie. It's a smaller spot and gets a good crowd on weeknights. I wasn't loving the wine selection, but they do have good cocktails and drink specials. Food is the standard Hoboken fare and reasonably priced.
This is by far my favorite bar in Hoboken. Why you ask? Because it's just a bar, being a bar with great bartenders, good food and an actual pub like atmosphere. To be honest, this is where grown ups go to have fun.
Sure, there is always a time for the 3 different Black Bears downtown but that time has past for me. And Carpe delivers a good time without the Ho-bro-ken scene. Every time I come here I always say "I don't come here enough". This is a great place to sit down, have a drink with friends or strangers, you'll always wind up striking up a conversation with someone, whether you know them or not, and that is why it gets my vote for the best bar in Hoboken. I have to give a shout out to Nick behind the bar, he is also probably the best bartender in town. He remembers you, talks to you and makes you feel at home, whether it's your first or 100th time in.
The food is also pretty damn good, I've had burgers, wings, chicken sandwich and a bunch of the happy hour apps. I haven't had anything bad. I love their wing sauce, but prefer it on the buffalo sandwich over the wings. I like carbs, don't judge. The happy hour is also great because it goes til 8pm Monday-Friday. If I had to pick I'd say the popcorn chicken and spicy egg rolls are my favorite happy hour apps. They have a pretty good beer selection, but I do miss Yards on tap.
This is a simple but great neighborhood bar that is always worth a visit.
Great place to host a party in Hoboken. I researched and called a bunch of places to see what their options were for private parties. Carpe Diem was DEFINITELY the best choice out of all of them. They have an upstairs section that you can book for a private party as long as you have at least 30 people participating. We opted for an open bar, which was a per person cost ($30) for anything that's not top shelf. You pay at the bar for a wristband from the bartender. Also, we get the bartender all to ourselves as it's a private bar for the upstairs room – no having to wait for drinks! 🙂 The bartender was super attentive and also very helpful when it came to taking out and preparing the cake, hooking up our music (you can bring an ipod or phone to hook up with their aux cable and play your own music on the speakers in the room?), etc. Those who didn't want to do open bar could still pay for individual drinks (no wristband) and be at the party (but you need 30 people participating in open bar to book the room at all). You could also opt in for a food package for the party, but we chose to just order our own food individually if anyone wanted to.
When speaking to the management on the phone, they were super thorough and helpful when it came to how to set up the party, since it was a surprise. You can tell them how you're planning on doing the surprise, and they'll follow along the plan so it all seems natural. It was all executed perfectly.
I've also been here just to grab a couple drinks before at the downstairs bar. It doesn't seem to get too crowded. It's a small-ish place in uptown Hoboken and most bars/people are downtown, so it's not the location easiest to get to if you don't live uptown, but when you're there, very easy to get drinks at the bar and you'll enjoy a chill vibe here. It looked like they have regulars who come by often and know the staff/bartenders. A casual, cool place.
Great management and staff. Very happy with my experience here.
Came here for a quick dinner on a Saturday night before going to the movies right across the street. Staff is extremely friendly and the food is amazing!! Ordered the fried fresh mozzarella, the basil dressing that comes with it was absolutely delicious, I wanted to ask for a container of it to go. Also got the chicken quesadilla which comes with a delicious jalapeño sour cream which gives it a little mild kick. My fiancé ordered the chicken BLT with a side of sweet potato fries. Not too sure what the sauce that came with it, could have been honey mustard? But it was extremely sweet. They also toss the sweet potato fries in a sugar/cinnamon mixture which made them very interesting. They have TVs throughout the bar and dining area. Seats in the dining area are a little tight. There was also a fire place with 2 seats in front of it. (Might ask to be seated there next time on a cold night).