The Brass Rail
“The food was awesome, I got the rigatoni while my friends got the lobster Mac and the French onion soup!”
“I enjoy sitting outside in the summer at this spot for people watching, but the inside decor makes for an equally pleasant dining experience.”
“I enjoyed my meal at The Brass Rail, and I look forward to trying their brunch the next time I visit Hoboken.”
The Brass Rail
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Happy Hour: Yes
Coat Check: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Decided to try this place on a whim walking on Washington st. We were seated right away and they brought us water and silverware.
We started with the octopus and it was absolutely delicious, especially with the sauce they had (bit spicy). I had the skirt steak with the salad and it was prepared very good.
Decided to return a second time during Hudson restaurant week with my girlfriend And this is where they earned the five stars. The waitress was really observant and made my day special. She even remembered that I was celebrating my birthday without reminder, kudos! Some of the dishes I have tried and enjoyed include the salmon, skirt steak, and crispy calamari. They were all good with no complaints. We wrapped up with dessert and tried the chocolate mousse and Nutella creme Berle and they were both awesome! First time I ever heard of Creme Brele.
I will definitely be back. If I recall correctly our server was Leila.
Had a. Wonderful meal on a wonderful summer evening. Al fresco dining at its best!
I came here a very long time ago, c. 1985. We would come in in a Friday or Saturday night for a good Weisse beer(with raspberry syrup) and listen to Jazz. Not sure if they still have live music but they sure have upped the selections on the menu.
Cesar salad was nothing to rave about. Nicely chopped romaine, flavorful croutons and dressing. I would have expected shaved parm.
We split one of the evening specials with was superb in every way. Rib eye bone in with a side of steak fries, grilled avocado and wait for it "street corn" I giggled a little at the waitresses description then called her back for a bit more info. I had assume that it was corn on the cob but the poor girl obviously was instructed NOT to use that verbiage. In her elaborated description she used "vendor style" "cart style" "wrapped in foil" she just couldn't spit out "cob" lol
So this "vendor style" corn. It was flipping fantastic. Butter oozed from it, cheese melted on it, my mouth tingled from the slight spiciness of it. Yum! I almost ordered another piece even though one dinner was enough to fill us both. There were untouched potatoes as well as avocado left over. $38 is no bargain but it was well enjoyed!
Thanks for the memories! I'll be back sooner rather than later!
I wrote a dinner review a while back but this time I came for brunch. Hands down, one of the best brunch deals in Hoboken for both the quality and price. For $22, you get a choice of an appetizer, entree and a brunch cocktail. Each additional cocktail is only $2. I opted for the Smoked Salmon Toast with capers, red onions & crème fraiche and the Grilled Salmon Nicoise Salad with mesclun greens, kalamata olives, potatoes & a tomato vinaigrette. Their salmon is sushi grade so you can imagine the freshness of the fish. The customer service and the food is consistent each and every time. I really cant understand why it has only 3.5 stars. Yes, it may be a little pricier than other options on Washington but you get what you pay for and it isn't a dive bar.
Always seems to be packed. Maybe thats because it is a very narrow resturant so seating is sort of cramped. Food and drinks are good. I really enjoyed the old school atmosphere although it seemed kinda dark inside. I sat upstairs in the banquet room which was good for a small party. More than 50 people and it will start to get cramped. Service was really great. Its Hoboken so parking was crazy but to be expected.
What a nice spot! Kelly was amazing, she was really on top of everything plus she had the time to talk to us. She was very attentive and had great recommendations. The food was good. I totally loved the Mussels and one of the sandwiches that was a special of the day. The tuna tartare wasn't bad, and the desserts…Were freakin amazing. Nice spot. I would totally recommend this place for lunch.
When looking for a more adult and formal dining option in Hoboken, this is a great option. I've been here for drinks before but went with a friend for dinner on a Friday night and was pleasantly surprised with my dining experience. There was no wait for 2 at 8pm on a Friday night though the place (esp outdoors) was fairly packed.
We sat outside on the non-Washington Street side and it was alot more secluded. Good service as our waitress was very attentive and drink/dinner orders taken fairly quickly. Our waitress checked on us often. Huge cocktail menu as well as tons of craft beers/drafts and wines. You will find what you want to drink here.
Menu focuses on classic American proteins (salmon, chicken, steak, hamburger) but fairly wide selection of options. They also have a good selection of appetizers (btw $10-15) and sandwiches. We split some calamari ($12) to start. Very delicious flaky breading. They also gave pieces of soft focaccia to start that melts in your mouth. The main courses are not cheap (btw $20-30) and are a bit pricey compared to other options in the area. However, the food was well executed and well flavored. I got the salmon and was really impressed w/the flavors and the well cooked salmon. The greens were also delicious and my only complaint is that I wanted more! My friend got chicken and was also very pleased.
All in all, a great meal. It's more expensive than other area restaurants but it's good food and a nice environment to enjoy dinner and drinks.
There's a Brass Rail in San Diego that's a gay bar. This place isn't that, but they do have multiple meat options for your mouth. Zing!
The Brass Rail offers both a vibrant outdoor and indoor seating area right on the main strip of Washington Street. We opted for outdoor seating to enjoy some of the amazing New Jersey weather and a few cocktails with brunch. The service was fast and we had both our drinks and appetizers in front of us within about ten minutes of sitting down.
I suggest getting the $22 fixed brunch menu that includes one drink, an appetizer and a main course, this is a great option if you're looking to try multiple things on the menu. We ordered one fixed menu and then ordered a la carte for the rest of the way, starting with; Fried Falafel Bites with yogurt cucumber dip, Breakfast Lasagna, which is a take on a Monte Cristo: French toast layered with bacon, ham, scrambled eggs and jack cheese sauce topped with maple syrup, and Eggs Benedict with lobster added on.
The Falafel Bites was bland and definitely needed garlic and parsley, thank goodness for the cucumber dipping sauce. The Eggs Benedict was very tasty, the egg was cooked perfectly and once cut the yolk ran down and coated the lobster and mini-bagel, nummers! The Breakfast Lasagna was the best option of the morning, stacked French toast, eggs and cheese sauce. All this topped with maple syrup along with crunchy sweet toast and the fluffy eggs made for some great texture.
Prime spot for people watching and capturing the "hair of the dog" on a Sunday Funday!
Brass rail
Came here for some Happy Hour drinks and bites with a couple friends. We had a couple
Vodka clubs, keeping it kinda basic on a Tuesday!
We also ordered the lobster Mac and cheese, sliders, Caesar salad and fries. The fries here are pretty great, they aren't truffle
Or anything but they are well salted and seasoned. The burgers were so tasty! We ended up ordering a second of them
Because they definitely hit the spot. Plus the buns were sesame free and I'm allergic so it was a definite win.
Prices were reasonable and it wasn't typo crazy or crowded we could definitely hear each other and had a great time. Will be back!