The Turtle Club
“After that I alternate between the signature Turtle Club and the Parmesan Encrusted Chicken (with the exception of one buck shuck night).”
“Even if food isn't on special, $10 for a delicious pulled pork panini isn't bad for a sandwich at a place like TC, especially when it's so satisfying.”
“Also, every other Thursday is wine or beer club night and also BBQ night.”
The Turtle Club
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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I've been back several times since my original posting and gave a 4 star rating this time. Turtle Club is just awesome, the setting is perfect and the food is consistently good. The service is questionable sometimes, I had a bartender once that was not attentive at all but then again, they were jammed packed so I understood. Oh and by the way, every Thursday night they have a special event, its either wine night or live music. Both are fun! All and all Turtle Club is one of the better spots in Hoboken, I'll continue to be a patron!
I've been here twice. The first time was with a few friends after a football game. We came for a few drinks. They have the usual drafts beers and plenty of drink options. I also ordered the wings which were very tasty. The service is great here. They take care of you whether you are just getting drinks or ordering a full meal. The second time, I came here with my boyfriend for a few drinks and a small meal. We each got beer and the cheese plate. It was very good although I felt it was a bit overpriced for what it was. We will definitely be back for drinks and small meals!
I came here for restaurant week, and I was not that impressed. We were really hungry, so besides the appetizer, entree, and dessert that came with the deal, we ordered two other appetizers. All together we got the bruchetta, wings, shrimp and chorizo, steak, ribs, and nutella paninis. The only thing I really liked was the ribs. The bruchetta was kind of a joke. It was 3 little pieces of bread with a little garlic on one, cheese on another, and aparagus on the other. It was so light and not worth $8. The wings were nothing special either, even though the waiter raved about them. The shrimp and chorizo was also disappointing. It was two small pieces of bread with one piece of chorizo and 2 shrimp on each. Again, nothing special. The meals were decent. I liked the ribs and the fries it came with. I didn't really like the dessert at all. It was way too much bread, and not enough nutella. The atmosphere is cute and trendy, and I liked the music they played and the service, but I would save your money if you are looking to come here for a great meal.
A place that basically cooks in a kitchen smaller than most apartment kitchen's in Hoboken and still turns out great food earns 4 stars in my book!
We got here quite a bit as it's right around the corner. Monday is half off with the purchase of one drink, which is a really good deal. Wednesday all night happy hour is always a hit with us.
The food is really excellent, they have surprisingly good BBQ options like their pulled pork and chorizo sandwich, absolutely outstanding. I love that they have baked fries. Their sandwiches are all pretty great too. The buffalo chicken dip for an appetizer, you just can't go wrong.
The place inside is really nice, it has a good vibe and is usually pretty relaxed with 2 bars. I have never been on a Friday or Saturday night but I know they have a "DJ" so we usually don't go because of that. But during the week it's great. I do wish they had brunch, I think they'd be really good at it, but alas they don't.
Service is always fantastic, from the bartenders to the servers. Shout out to Nick he is fantastic! If you're in the hood give it a try.
My fiance and I were planning on our engagement photos occuring in Hoboken, when our photographer had the idea of taking pictures of us in a favorite Hoboken restaurant (with wine in hand, obviously). Turtle Club was the FIRST place that came to mind, because not only is the food delicious, but it's where fiance and I shared our very first dinner date, and kept coming back ever since.
I called Turtle Club to ask if it would be possible to have part of our photos taken in the restaurant. Jessica the manager, was warm from the get go, congratulating me, taking down notes, and being so facilitating that it made me extra excited to have our pictures taken somewhere that has so much meaning to us. Her enthusiasm for us, brought so much MORE excitement to what was already such a big moment for the two of us.
When we arrived at Turtle Club on Sunday, we were given an ideal table to sit and celebrate with our photographer. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, drink orders were quickly taken, our waiter actually asked us the reason why we picked Turtle Club and seemed really enthused for us, and service was wonderful, without being overbearing.
Turtle Club's drink menu is awesome, and the prices are really good (their cocktail list looked incredible, but to avoid drunk engagement picture eyes, I decided to stick with red wine – a glass of Zin was $10). We also ordered food – fish tacos ($22) for me – there are three that come with your order, in addition to guac and rice and beans (one of my staples, since the veggie wrap that I usually die over wasn't on the menu), my fiance ordered the BRISKET MAC AND CHEESE, which is exactly as it sounds (this is one of his standby orders), and our photographer ordered the churrasco (Argentenian skirt steak, $22), which he said was delicious (though he think he had slight brisket mac and cheese envy).
I think the part of an already great experience that set it over the edge (in a good way!) was when our server brought out the complimentary dessert to say congratulations. Any time you put blood orange sorbet in front of me, you've got me (and there was also a delicious chocolate lava cake as well). Turtle Club really pulled out all the stops for us, and we cannot thank the amazing staff there enough for helping us on such a special day.
Overall, Turtle Club is a great place to grab some really fun and unique drinks, sit outside and people watch in the warmers months, eat delicious food that won't let you down, and have great service all at the same time. They also offer Open Table reservations, which is an added plus to just make life a little bit easier. One of our absolute favorite Hoboken restaurants, where we will keep coming back to, for so many reasons.
Really just an excellent all around spot that may very well become my neighborhood go to.
The first visit here was one of the adult beverage variety. Beer selection is excellent, both on tap and in bottles. Pretty sure they don't have bud light or any other garbage beer on tap. Beyond that, he bourbon selection may be the best in Hoboken (although stewed cow was excellent as well). Yes, they have Pappy, and no, it is not reasonably priced, but that being said, I've not seen a reasonably priced glass of Pappy anywhere in years.
The next visit had some of the small plates and one main. On to the food:
Caesar salad – pretty much what you would expect for a Caesar salad; not sure what I can say beyond that.
Mac and cheese – creamy and cheesy, and using ziti gives it both a nice bite and a vehicle to for the cheese to ooze into. Really nice dish.
Spicy pulled pork sliders – before you bite into these, try a little piece of the pork on its own. It's stellar. Nice bite of subtle heat without being overwhelming, and not overly saucy at all. The cole slaw, pickle, and buns absorb a lot of the heat so don't think it's overpowering; it's well balanced and excellent. The fries it comes with are really good too.
Fish tacos – the fish has a nice lightly blackened taste to it, and the fruit salsa pairs well with it. The major issue here is the tortilla. About 2 bites into the first ones, but bottom disintegrated and all the taco-y greatness falls to the plate. They need to either double up the tortilla or switch to flour.
Between the excellent drinks and really quality food, I'll be coming back here again soon.
Now we had such a good time here we went two times last month when we were in town. I love the decor, and we sat at tables that were covered in pennies.
Night 1:
Sadly I don't remember our servers name, but she was great. Food was very good. Had the caprese salad, wings, pork and chorizo sandwich, and stuffed peppers. Food was fresh and delicious.
drinks:
had the copper cup, shrub, and some smoky bourbon drink that I can't remember.
The second time we came in it was closer to midnight and had a few drinks chatted up the DJ, my friends were mutual friends. then head back home because it was out last night in town.
Fun Times all around.
With the abundance of restaurants in Hoboken, this is a really cool place that's off the beaten path and away from all the madness on Washington. It's has a bit of a sophisticated, rustic look/feel going on and it's broken down into two sections with two different bars.
I sat at the smaller bar, had a few drinks and an app. I went with the bruschetta, which was ok but nothing too special. Drinkwise, they have a pretty good selection of wines, champagnes and spirits. They also have an awesome happy hour and a great drink list.
This is a great place if you're in your late 20'a or 30's as it's more mature and doesn't have the just graduated from college Hoboken crowd. Good place for a sit down dinner too as they have a section on the other side of the restaurant with ample seating.