Monroe's - Hoboken

Food was alright. I had a steak sandwich ,tasted fine but SUPER thin). Left a lot to be desired. Fries were forgettable. Sushi looked good though ,friends ordered it and said it was alright).Service was good.Clean environment. Friendly people. Quick service.Dress code left a bit to be desired.... Place shouldn 't be advertised as dress to impress if a guy in nikes and t-shirt can also go in.Drinks downstairs were nice. Bartender was sweet and friendly.Not the strongest drinks I 've had but neat environment

It's delightful. Everyone is very attentive. Will definitely come back to try the food upstairs. Drinks are soo good.

PROS: no reservation required and no wait time for a table. CONS I ordered a couple of items from the menu and they were not available

When walking into this restaurant, the potential is high, but the food itself was not good. the tables are set up well to accommodate for big parties as well as 2-4 tops. the service itself was fantastic and the bartender and staff are all very friendly and attentive. the way the restaurant was decorated was also amazing. my group made a reservation and there were 10 of us walking in at 7:30. the atmosphere is louder due to the combination of loud music and nearby tables. i ordered the monroe bar steak with broccoli rabe which came out super salty and cold, i sent it back to get it at least hot but it came out the same temperature again which was very disappointing. my groups meals were also cold and super salty, a few being the chicken marsala and chicken carbonara. TL; DR: food was very disappointing but atmosphere was great.

This is review for Vanity at Monroe's.The place is sublime.Chris' omakase menu takes your taste buds for a test drive and you are rightly thrilled! Wagyu beef, sea urchin, scallop and varieties of tuna come to you over 14 majestic courses. Nothing, not one thing, disappoints.Chris has come from Brazil, via Japan, Korea, and California to New Jersey. Use him or lose him, this man has the knifes and the talent to make any sushi sing. Lime, lava salt and Yuzu glide over perfect slices of fresh fish and meat to create delightful mayhem on your tongue. His skills are worth your time and money. Can't wait to go back already.P.S. Our booking was on a cold 20°F night. They'd had a cancellation at the same time ours. New restaurants deserve better than a last minute cancellation, even more so now but not just because of the last 2 years of lockdowns. Please respect the work of chefs, waiting staff and bartenders that endeavor to bring a different part of the world here to your plate with skill and love.I'd change the music and the ambiance would have been even better with full tables but this place is more than worth your custom. For the price, there is no better in the Tri-state area. Go beyond the Instagramability of the experience and embrace the outstanding food.