Crows Nest
“The dish that stood out the most to me is definitely their Filet Mignon sandwich.”
“As with last time, we were started off with a pickle tray with pickles, sweet peppers, and hot peppers.”
“Then I had a soft-shell crab BLT (it was actually a BLAT though) that was pretty huge with sweet potato fries.”
Crows Nest
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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I was inspired to write this review after I heated up my leftover Soft Shell Crab sandwich and all of my coworkers started asking me where I got it because it smelled soo goood. I work in the city so it's always a plus when I can say Jersey =) muahahaha – thought in my head, not out loud hahah I'm eating the sandwich as I write.
So I think it's a little unfair to give low star reviews based on the crowd. Should Crows Nest turn away old people?! I think not. Ok, having said that, you have to come here and try the fish!
My mom and dad have been taking me out to eat practically every Monday after the gym, which offsets my whole workout and makes me have to go an extra day. Anyway, I can't complain because I love food, hence my Elite status #yelplife My mom had just been here recently with some of her high school/college friends and raved about it. I've always wanted to go here because I've developed this Sons of Anarchy (SAMCRO) fantasy about it. Maybe the CRO to Crow's Nest relation. Idk how my brain works.
My mom tells me that they own a fish market so all of the seafood is amazing.
She was right. Moms are always right.
We had a dozen oysters @ $2 each. Amazing. I slurped those suckers down so fast.
Then we had lobster bisque. One of the best I've ever had. My mom and I finished ours without even thinking to give my dad a try. The waitress was appalled at us haha. Whoopies.
Then I had a soft-shell crab BLT (it was actually a BLAT though) that was pretty huge with sweet potato fries. It was a delight to eat it for the 2nd time as my lunchtime leftovers wooo woooo.
My mom got the Red Snapper Scampi (so delish) and my dad got the blackened salmon (amazing). Because their entrees were so enjoyable, I think next time I'll get some seafood that highlights more of the main ingredient than a sandwich with toppings.
As for the decor, I honestly didn't expect much to begin with because it's a pub… The place is big. It's not too bad. Booths. Mirrors. Swinging doors that lead to the bathroom. Maybe not a date spot or anything, but the seafood is bangin and the service was out of this world in my opinion. Prices were fair and portions were pretttty good.
We had a coconut cream pie or something after. It was pretty yummy even though I'm a chocolate lover.
P.S. My mom says they have the best martinis ever.
Stopped in while in North Jersey to grab a gift certificate for Christmas. I had never been here and when I walked in, I was really intrigued to have a drink and get some food. I've heard it talked up a bunch when I was in North Jersey, was just waiting for an opportunity to eat here. Christmas Eve we actually ended up ordering from here. I totally blew it with my order, as I got the Filet of Sole sandwich out of all the options on their menu ( I won't make this mistake again). The Filet of Sole was just ehh…not much fish on the sandwich, it was over priced for what it was. The taste was good, but the sandwich was small, plus everything that everyone else ordered looked much better. Where I really lucked out was someone ordered an extra Cobb Salad, which was HUGE and AWESOME! I would definitely recommend it.
So this time we actually went in and ate there. When you enter there is a very nice bar to the right of the host/hostess stand. The woodwork and layout of the place is beautiful. Reminds me of a place in South Jersey that I used to go to a lot. Steakhouse with an upscale diner feel. Very Nice.
Service was excellent. We had 5 in our party. 2 got the BLT with cheese. 1 had the filet sandwich was is apparently a house specialty along with the other who had the Roast Beef Sandwich, another house favorite. I will say I did not try them, but they both looked very good.
As for me I had the Cream of Mushroom Soup, which was INCREDIBLE if you like Mushrooms. Most of the time this soup is thick and creamy, almost like a paste. The Crows Nest's version is a little lighter cream based soup, which I REALLY enjoyed! The mushrooms were fresh, abundant, and flavorful. There were red, orange, and yellow pepper pieces in there as well, great touch! I will probably get bowl to go next time as well, it's that good.
After having the Cobb Salad a few days ago I decided to go with a Chicken Caesar. I got the Half and I will tell you it was big. The dressing was good, chicken grilled perfectly, nice and juicy not dry at all. Next time I think I will ask for some anchovies to be mixed in as well. Mmmmm!
I'm glad the family likes this place and decided to take us there. Can't wait to go again next time I'm in North Jersey.
NOTE: The parking lot is not really easy to navigate as it is small and there are other businesses right near it, so just be careful and watch where you are going.
The Crow's Nest is a bar that's kind of stuck in a time warp. Judging from the crowd, one would expect to see a parking lot full of 1970s Camaros, Trans Ams and maybe a few beat to crap Cadillacs. Bad tattoos, hair pieces and Harley t-shirts are there in abundance. The truth of the matter is, the Crow's Nest scares the crap out of me. In the few times I have been there the crowd seems the same. And not necessarily the same demographic, I am referring to the same people. That is, of course, unless the generic look has so homogenized them that they cease to look different from one another.
Fortunately for the Crow's Nest I honestly don't believe that many of their patrons have ever heard of the Internet, let alone own computers. This review or any review will therefore have little affect, especially on potential patrons because, like I said, it's the same wilted tired crowd, night after night after night. It's like the setting of a Twilight Zone episode where the crowd never changes, no one ever leaves and the tired music drones on and on and on……On a positive note, I heard the food is good so there you go. Light at the end of a very worn out and exhausted tunnel.
Came for my bowling league post season dinner. We were treated with a 5 course meal including their awesome prime rib. Soup, pasta, salad and dessert were all included. Wait staff was friendly and made sure our drinks were always topped off.
Definitely try the prime rib as its some of the best prime rib I've had since the Charlie Brown days in Carlstadt. Also the french dip is a one of a kind. Live bands fri and sat and its a hot spot when theres a big game.
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The Story: After coming here regularly every Thursday night for Trivia. This place deserves nothing less than 5 stars.
Food: Every week I worry about what to order because I'm the type of eater that cannot eat the same type of food all the time. This establishment made it easy for someone like me. If I wanted traditional bar food (wings, potato skins, burgers etc)..they have it. Want Chicken Marsala and Linguine with clam sauce? They got it. Want a whole half roasted duck with your beer? They got that as well! The dish that stood out the most to me is definitely their Filet Mignon sandwich.
Price: Prices are fair for the amount of food you get.
Decor: Their crow is cute. In terms of decour kind of outdated among all these new 'hip' places. But it has its charm.
They have a LARRRRRGGEEEE dining room.
Service: Always on point. If not on point, they will fix it.
Parking & Finding the Place: This place is located in Hackensack right off of Route 17. Its easy to find and get to if you're coming from Paramus. A little tricky if you're coming from the Ridgefield Park & Little ferry direction. They have ample amount of parking which is great.
A classic American diner/sports bar kind of place. It feels so 70s. The burgers are quite alright though
It was a real treat to see a menu selection of basic old favorites from the 1970s. The fish dishes we ordered were prepared perfectly and the portions were very well worth the price. I was very surprised to get a cocktail for $7.00!
I came here last night for St. Patty's day because I know someone who works here and they've been asking me to come in. I promise, I won't let that bias my review
This place was surprisingly super busy but I guess everyone ventured in here after the Hackensack parade. Like other reviews stated, this place is definitely dated. I think it's best described as an old diner mixed with dive bar. The hosts write your name on a piece of paper and then they scream into a microphone when your table is ready- no current pagers or computerized system.
The restaurant itself was mainly filled with families and people of all ages, but the wrap around bar was packed with 40+ year olds who you can tell are locals. I was hoping for more of a bar crowd you can mingle and strike up random conversations with, but that wasn't the place. It's clear that people don't come here for the ambiance.
The main redeeming quality about this place is the food and the price. Because it was St. Patty's day we unfortunately only had a few options because of their set menu. We ended up with chicken fingers and a cheeseburger with bacon to share. The chicken fingers were a large portion but kind of on the bland side, but the burger was large, juicy and perfectly cooked. They also have a decent selection of tap beers but no green ones! Come on, who doesn't have green beer on St. Patty's day?! Two beers and an entree ran me about $25 with tip.
Service wasn't that great but I was told by a little birdy that we got one of the worst servers. She was attentive but just not very friendly and seemed very rushed the whole time. I'm not gonna hold that against them.
Overall, if you're looking for a good meal at a place you can wear your pajamas to, Crows Nest is your place!