Fitzgerald’s 1928
“It's nearby so I would like to return and try some of the other menu options and draft beers; plus it's getting warmer- the out door seating are might require a closer look.”
“Looking forward to checking out brunch in a few weeks for an event our family has planned there.”
“And yeah, they have a monopoly on the Glen Ridge dinner scene, but they also compete with Montclair and Bloomfield's offerings, so they're pressured to appeal to a wider variety of tastes.”
Fitzgerald’s 1928
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I came here on a Friday around 7 o'clock. There was about a 20 minute wait time. The atmosphere is cool – a big open space with a classy feel. The beer was very cold. The side salad, as pretty as it looked, had absolutely no flavor. The ranch dressing also tasted like nothing. I couldn't wait to try my bacon cheddar cheeseburger. When it a arrived, there was no bacon on it. When I told the waitress that my burger didn't have bacon she brought me a side plate of bacon (which I thought was a little tacky). The burger needed salt and pepper – it had no flavor and the bacon wasn't great either. My French fries were barely warm and tasted stale. All in all, I unfortunately didn't enjoy the food here at all.
Unfortunately third time is not a charm. My first two visits were great, but on my third it happened to be a very busy evening and overall bad experience.They told us the wait time would be about 5-10 minutes, which turned into 15…,20….,you get where I'm going.
When we were seated the waitress came by and took our order. I ordered the grilled chicken over salad and it was awful. I can't even stress how bland it was and the chicken was rubbery and fake tasting. The salad dressing had no flavor at all. I ended up stealing some of my friends sweet potato fries, which were very good.
Good service at this neighborhood bar. Wait staff are pretty friendly Nice bar area and good selection of craft beers on tap. Been here for brunch once; dinner a few times and prefer their dinner selections. Good burgers, salads and desserts, Menu is pretty standard nothing fancy. Had a spinach and cheese omelet at brunch and it had no flavor whatsoever, needed some spices or pepper added. Nice choice of cocktails with the brunch- mimosas, Bellinis or St. Germaine cocktail. Have had some better experiences with more creative choices on the dinner menu. Decor is nice with old tin ceiling and memorabilia on walls.
I'm glad I had a completely different experience from a good amount of previous reviewers. Taste and texture galore!
Came here during lunch for Bloomfield Restaurant Week. Although I was absolutely floored when I came across a locked door on Tuesday afternoon, I'm glad I gave them another shot on Thursday.
If you know me or have read my other reviews, you know that I absolutely love dining al fresco! We're off to a great start already.
I apologize in advance for my selections not making sense, but different items on the prix fixe list caught my eye.
First, I went with Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale on draft. Served in a Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale glass. I always love when that happens! They have a lot of cocktails I wanted to try – a lot of classic ones especially.
My appetizer of choice was the Charleston Crab Chowder/Soup. Lot of little pieces of crab in a milky broth. I'm surprised I they didn't provide any oyster crackers or anything. It wasn't necessary, but could have elevated the dish.
For my entree, I couldn't resist going for the eggplant with goat cheese. Thick eggplant rounds, covered in panko and fried to a dark brown with goat cheese in the middle and topped with a diced tomato sauce. This is their play on the eggplant parm, and this definitely beats out all the eggplant parms I've ever had! The panko and frying beyond the typical golden brown allowed the eggplant to stay very crunchy even with the sauce. This is important because it contrasts the melted goat cheese perfectly.
The dessert was a brownie sundae. I didn't expect much from it (I've had dozens in my lifetime as it's my favorite go to dessert), until I saw it. The brownie was another textural masterpiece. First of all, I love fudgie brownies. I don't like the cake type ones. If I did, I'd order chocolate cake. Not only was this brownie fudgie, but it was also crispy (read: not overcooked). Amazing! Also, the chocolate drizzle adds even more dimension. Best brownie I've ever had.
The service was great (I was the only one dining at the time).
Combine the great service with outdoor seating and two items being the best of their kind that I've ever had, this is an easy 5 star!
I had no idea that there was even a restaurant or bar in Glen Ridge, so when someone told me about this place, I had to come down for a visit. I don't know if this place has been there since 1928, but it does seem authentic. I was thrilled to find a bar where the bartender actually acknowledges a single woman at the bar … usually, you are ignored in this area (unless you are a 20something). People at the bar were actually friendly, which is also rare. I really liked the interior, since it seemed original it was not pretentious. They have a nice selection of beer on tap, and I ordered an nice IPA to go with an order of pork chops with red cabbage and potato pancake. The chop was delish, the cabbage was ok, and the potato pancake was really unpleasant. The lower rating is because of the cabbage and the pancake, otherwise I was happy. I also had a side of spinach, which was not sauteed in garlic, thankfully. I love plain spinach. The bread and whatever the sauce they give you to put on it was nice. Overall, a good experience, but I will stick with more bar type food until I can judge the kitchen better. I will definitely be back.
Solid local business. I'll definitely come back in because of the location (close to the Glen Ridge Train Station) and nicely stocked bar. Service was good, food is OK and atmosphere is exactly as it should be: typical, local, and comfortable.
Cold night in Glen Ridge but warm reception at Fitzgerald's. Bare tender and waitress were top notch as was the grilled salmon. The reason for the meeting was to hatch another co-Ed youth flag rugby team.
Great spot for a burger and pint. Plenty of drafts to choose from and the service is attentative. I thought the boneless wings we had has an appetizer we're just okay; some of the pieces were a little rubbery. I think they were made in house vs from a frozen case which might explain the inconsistency. It's nearby so I would like to return and try some of the other menu options and draft beers; plus it's getting warmer- the out door seating are might require a closer look.