Amanda's

A decent, casual spot with friendly service and solid dishes. Nothing particularly memorable, but it was a pleasant experience overall. If you’re not a fan of raw shrimp, I’d recommend avoiding the skewers. Glad I gave it a try, but probably wouldn’t return.

We came here on Wednesday after a long day of moving. The restaurant is decorated nicely and we were seated next to windows. They had happy hour and a a special going on for the night. My girlfriend was feeling a little cold and was going for a sweater in the car when someone from the team offered to adjust the temp, that was really sweet and accommodating of him! We decided to order the guava margarita for our starting drinks after being recommended by our waiter. These babies were strong but so good! It was refreshing without being too sweet. You can drink multiple of these like juice! Now, moving to the appetizers. We tried the lamb skewers and the beef empanada. The grilled lamb skewers came with a garlic aioli and it was delicious. Nice amount of char and well seasoned. The garlic aoili elevated this. The beef empanada was pretty good. The entrees that we ordered were the beef short rib and the grilled porkchops. The beef ribs came with mashed potatoes and mushrooms while with the porkchops, my girlfriend ordered with the mushrooms. The beef short ribs were tender, soft and well seasoned. It’s juices complemented the mash potato and mushrooms really well. The mash potatoes and mushrooms in itself were great. The pork chops were juicy! Also seasoned well and the spicy honey drizzle does make it really tasty. My girlfriend also enjoyed her mushrooms. The person playing the piano was awesome and since we were there when they just opened, felt like a mini concert 😁. Overall great experience!

Classy upscale Italian American restaurant inside of a Hoboken brownstone. I found my meal to be good, but expensive for what it was. However, my friend got the pasta bolognese and gobbled it up; so YMMV

Been here many times and the highlight is definitely the ambiance and staff. Live music most nights and the nicest owners. Not only do we enjoy regularly dining here, but my wife and I also had our rehearsal dinner of ~30 people here 2 years ago and the owners could not have been more accommodating helping us situate the space and create our menu. Definitely worth a shot, especially dinner for the short rib!

We really liked the good vibes. Live music is great! Service and food was right on as well…

We recently hosted our baby shower here and truly couldn't have imagined a more perfect experience. From start to finish, everything was absolutely wonderful. We were in the Ballroom and Ballroom Extension, which were not only spacious but beautifully designed—elegant, inviting, and perfect for celebrating such a special occasion. Working with Juliet, the owner, was an absolute pleasure. She was incredibly kind, responsive, and thoughtful, answering all my questions with care and making sure every detail of our day was seamless. Her warmth and professionalism made the entire planning process stress-free and enjoyable. We arrived a few hours early to set up, and the team made sure we had everything we needed. The food was phenomenal—our guests are still raving about it—and the staff was top-notch: gracious, attentive, and quick with both cocktails and my ever-important sparkling water refills 😊. The atmosphere, the service, the food—everything exceeded our expectations. Our guests had an amazing time, and we left feeling so grateful for the experience. We would absolutely book a private space here again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!

Hosted a bridal shower this past weekend and it was a wonderful day. The food was delicious and the kitchen was very accommodating to various dietary needs. The service was excellent, the courses were nicely spaced which allowed ample time to visit with all the guests. The room was charming and the live music added a festive atmosphere.

Went for brunch with a good friend. We didn't make reservation; although we arrived not long after they opened and were able to be seated. Every staff member we encountered were very pleasant and helpful. Service was perfect. You didn't feel rushed and the atmosphere was cozy and comforting. Would recommend this place for brunch. Next trip will be for dinner. Thank you, Amanda's and all the staff for a wonderful, enjoyable and relaxing brunch.

Booked the Library Room for my city hall wedding celebration dinner and it was the BEST decision. The restaurant is beautiful! The Library room is elegant and beautiful for a special occasion. The staff was lovely and super attentive. We were not rushed out at the end of our reservation which I really appreciated. Lastly the food was divine!!! The polenta dish was surprisingly a favorite at the table. The short ribs were like butter and also a hit! My guests were so impressed. My husband and I will definitely be going back for a date night in hoboken. Overall a great spot with yummy food.

Me and my friends (group of 4) went here for lunch. We ordered 2 smoked salmon egg benedict, 1 steak and eggs, and 1 spinach omelette. The smoked salmon egg benedict was absolutely delightful. The pouched egg was cooked perfectly, not overcooked and not too running. The portion size was just about right. All 4 of us finished our meal and felt full (but not too full). The service was friendly and the ambiance was relaxing. Note that you probably need to make a reservation, and they charge extra for credit card (but no extra fee for debit card)

I was filled with expectations and sadly each fell short. It's ok overall. Very nice staff. A bit outdated decor. The food was ok at best.

I had not been to Amanda's in years; maybe not as long as since my last review in 2007, but it had certainly been a while. Over that time, it had changed ownership and cuisine style. The dinner menu went more from New American fine-dining to Argentinean, though its brunch menu stayed largely the same. I just made it back for their brunch, so I have yet to try their updated evening format, but after my delicious meal, I will be sure to do that sooner rather than later. The Mushroom and Goat Cheese Omelet included loads of fresh 'shrooms and just the perfect amount of cheese to add creaminess without being too rich. The eggs were fluffy and cooked through without being overdone or runny. It was an excellent omelet and was served with "breakfast potatoes", which were chunks that had been cooked with diced peppers and onions, but could have used some basic salt and pepper. Beyond the food, the atmosphere was still as charming as I remembered it; the restaurant was in a quaint townhouse with antique notes and dazzling wall paintings created by their new owner. Plus, there was a live keyboard player that provided a relaxing ambiance. In addition, though I was there with a large group, that did not deter our server from being a truly gracious host. It was a pleasure to revisit Amanda's after all of this time, and I was thrilled to enjoy it as much as I always had. Next time, I will try their updated dinner menu!

Best eggs Benny I have ever had, seriously!! I was so grateful they were willing to swap the meat for mushrooms because I would have hated to miss out on this dish. Service was great and very friendly and accommodating. The place is huge and has a more elegant feel, which isn't usually my go to, but it was beautiful with interesting art.

The only good thing about this restaurant is the food and ambiance. The service is completely atrocious. The bartender was rude and acted like he was doing me a favor by pouring a glass of Prosecco. So incredibly rude. The waiter just kept forgetting about us. I was said we were good and done with our meal and it took him 40 minutes (yes, 40) to bring the check. We knew this because we had to get home at a certain time so kept checking the time. I would come back for the food, but never again for the service.

A return to this location confirms it is a great spot for a very nice meal. Friendly attentive service and fantastic food. While our meal was limited to a few items all were great. The meatballs, empanadas and linguine with shrimp are all packed with flavor with the pasta cooked just right. We sat outside, enjoying a last blast of summer for the season. The inside ambiance is casual with live music to boot!The Aperol spritz is made just right. Overall we thoroughly enjiyed our meal. Tha k you and we'll be back!

Amanda's is one of our family's favorite restaurants. It is very quaint and has alot of character. Last weekend, we hosted our daughter's baby shower (brunch) in their beautiful ballroom. The management was extremely responsive to our needs. Everyone loved the room and the ambiance. The room was set up perfectly, and the menus were personalized and placed at each setting. The staff (especially Isabella) could not have been more attentive. The service was impeccable, as has always been our experience there in smaller or larger groups. The food was fresh and delicious, and our guests raved about all of it. Can't wait to go back!

Just the right amount of elegance and simplicity for my friend's bridal shower, Amanda's is perfect. My steak and eggs were perfectly cooked, so to say the least food gets a 10! Amanda's staff were attentive and service moved flawlessly! ! In the heart of Hoboken's downtown and fast pace nightlife, Amanda's is a breath of fresh air.

Today our party of 6 had brunch at Amanda's. I highly recommend this place - ate there once before for dinner and it was fabulous. Today we stopped in for brunch, surprisingly the place was empty. 4 of the 6 people had the short rib sandwich and all were pleased. I had the mushroom/goat cheese omelette w/potatoes....very nice portion for the price. Also had 2 expresso martinis - well made and fairly priced....its also one of the few restaurants in Hoboken where you don't feel like you're sitting on top of others. Our server was overly attentive as I said, not busy at 1:30pm....but usually I have found when restaurants aren't busy the staff gets lax - our guy didn't - pleasant surprise and added to the great experience. I don't post alot but felt these guys deserved it today. Thank you.

Deceivingly large, this cute restaurant nestled on Washington Street is an intimate, romantic spot that is ideal for a dinner date. Let's start off with the pros: We were initially seated near the front of the restaurant, but we found it to be too dark and stifling. We asked to be seated elsewhere, and the staff kindly accommodated our request. I recommend getting seated in one of the larger rooms for the better lighting and ambiance. Our server was friendly and moved quickly with our requests. There was a live pianist who played relaxing jazz tunes. The decor is reminiscent of someone's personal home, with classical wall moldings and fun pieces of pop art. The space is so lovely and you can tell that other customers were admiring the interiors. Their bathroom is very clean, which is always a plus. Portions are relatively large, so despite the higher price point, it wasn't too expensive. Happy hour includes half off wine bottles, so we ordered a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc which was lovely. Originally $42, it was only $21 with the happy hour deal. Unfortunately, let's move on to the cons: I really wish I could say better about the food. We ordered each of the empanadas, the seafood tagliatelle, and short ribs. All of these were recommended by our server. For the empanadas, we got chicken, spinach, and beef. Beef was definitely the best out of the three; the other two were a little bland. The seafood tagliatelle came with shrimp, mussels, and fish, all coated in a butter sauce. The seafood was decent, but the tagliatelle itself was lacking in flavor. I think they could have benefitted from adding more seasoning. The short ribs was the most delicious out of what we ordered--the mashed potatoes that comes with it was the star of the show. The short ribs themselves were a little too salty, but it paired nicely with the mashed potatoes and sautéed mushrooms. Overall, I think Amanda's is a lovely place for a special evening--I just wish the food had more flavor. I'm willing to come again and try different menu items to see if there is anything worth trying on the menu.

The food was delicious, but the service almost ruined the meal. If someone tells you they can't have dairy, you make sure that there is no dairy in the dish. Also, we told them it was our anniversary, and there was no acknowledgment whatsoever. Any decent restaurant offers complimentary glasses of champagne. I don't care about that though; I care about them not even saying happy anniversary. Also, turn off the heat. it's October.

I attended an event here, and the service was absolutely atrocious. One of the staff members was clearly either drinking or smoking because by the end of the night, he was completely unfocused. The food was overcooked, and they even forgot to bring dessert to our table. Then, the drunk waiter had the nerve to keep telling me he just wanted me to be happy and that they didn't forget about our table. This was literally the worst service experience I've had since Covid. Sure, the place is clean and tidy, but it's dated. I am never coming back to this place again.

We love Amanda's! I dined there for the first time in May and enjoyed it so much that I came back with a group of friends and family. They all loved it too! From the gorgeous crown moldings, to the great staff and even better food, Amanda's is definitely a go to restaurant in Hoboken. I definitely recommend the short rib and my husband loved the chicken

Frankly, I am saddened to post a review of Amanda's with a 2 Star rating. My wife and I, combined with extended family members, have been patronizing Amanda's for years and have now found it's operation to be sub-par. Last evening's expeience on Valentine's Day marked the turning point in my decision to dine at alternate restaurants if, in fact, our travels take us to the Hoboken area. Again, I never would have thought of posting a negatve review for Amanda's given the wonderful memories of this establishment. Residing near the Montclair area, I gave us approx 3/4 of an hour to make our 7PM reservation at Amanda's using my private vehicle. All was going well until we encountered heavy congestion prior to the turn off into Hoboken. This did not surprise us yet we wanted to extend the courtesy to the restaurant to avoid being charged for a late arrival. We began calling Amanda's from the car which is where my disappointment began. Using the car's auto dialing and speaker system, we could hear it ringing and we could hear the line being picked up. However, after we identified ourselves, the call was abrubtly dropped. We called back and then found that a pre-recorded message responded to our call indicating that credit cards would not be accepted that evening due to a system problem. At that juncture, the call was dropped on their end once again. Despite the heavy traffic, I managed to arrive in front of the restaurant by 7PM. Parking was not to be found along the entire length of Washington St until we stopped in front of Amanda's! Unbelievably, one spot had opened up at which time I backed into it as quickly as I could; we were on time for our dinner reservation! Entering the restaurant, we politely waited in a short line for the hostess to recognize us. Once she did, I handed her our printed reservation at which time she entered it into her "system". With both of our coats in hand, we were shown to our table. (Our coats were still on my lap at this time. I asked staff to take our coats which was done with receipts given to us. Typically, guests coats are taken at the podium to avoid having to carry them into the dining room.) Now that we were seated, we both needed a drink from the bar. Numerous "servers" hustled back and forth behind us yet no one stopped to take our drink order or to acknowledge our presence. I finally got the attention of one of the servers and mentioned that we would like to order a drink from the bar. Our drink order was taken at that time. Once we were served our drinks, a significant about of time had passed yet we had not been approached by any of the very young "servers" seen hustling about the dining room areas to take our food orders. At this time, it became very clear that management had not trained the staff properly as one could see the chaos occurring right before our eyes. Although the keyboard musician was very good at the piano, it did little to distract us from the lack of professional service and calm that Amanda's had always been known for. With regard to our food order, for Starters, my wife opted for the Focaccia, the Ceasar Salad for me. Our Mains, The Short Ribs for my wife, the Sirloin Steak for me. My salad was quite good. My wife's short ribs appeared good. I must say that my sirloin steak was grilled perfectly. However, it was not served with any complementatry vegetables or starches whatsoever and looked quite bare on the plate all by itself. Frankly, I was very disappointed when it was presented to me. It should be noted that the restaurant was full to capacity with tables placed somewhat close to each other. We had always perceived Amanda's to offer an intimate and romantic vibe yet on this particular evening, that ambiance was not to be had, especially noted on Valentine's Day. Historically, I would have stayed quite longer following dinner yet given the dramatic changes that are now seen at Amanda's, I wanted very much to leave. Getting our check would be yet another annoying chapter to this dining experience. I mentioned that I would be paying in cash. I was presented, instead, with a torn off sheet of paper with hand-printed menu items. (A photo of that "check" is attached.) I found this procedure to be quite amateurish and inconsistent with Amanda's past operational standards. I proof-read the "check" and asked the server to sign and date it, indicating it PAID. He did not do that and asked me to keep the piece of paper instead! Hopefully, Amanda's new Ownership and Management will read this review and endeavor to focus on hiring service professionals who have the abilty to project what Amanda's represents. Clearly, we did not experience that on this particular evening. What became of the ORIGINAL Amanda's??

Always a pleasure, the food, the service, the music. Nice place for a date. The owner is a very nice and attentive as the rest of the staff.

I had dinner here with a group of friends, 7 of us in total. It was a Thursday night between Christmas and New Years and the restaurant was packed, good thing we made a reservation. They put us at a long table in the back room with visibility to a jazz duo that was playing that night. We were not crowded at our table at all which was nice, especially with a larger group. The tall ceilings, dimmed lights and jazz music filling the room really made for a cozy and relaxing dinner with friends. They offered a decent wine selection and some of us shared bottles while others had cocktails. We ordered a few empanadas as appetizers, they were crispy and tasty, it was just the right bite before the main course. For an entrée I had homemade tagliatelle with seafood, the seafood in the dish was mussels, clams and salmon. The salmon threw me off but was tasty nonetheless. I would recommend checking out Amanda's and make sure you call ahead to reserve your table!

We had brunch on a beautiful Saturday. From the minute we walked in we fell in love with this place. We were greeted at the door and seated. We were offered a table in a room with the piano or in a more quiet room. We chose the quiet room but we were able to hear the beautifully played piano from our table. Our brunch choice was eggs with steak and pomegranate cosmos with a starter of potato soup. Our meals were delicious. We now have found our new go to spot.

My wife and I start with the Special Spritz which was an Aperol Spritz with Gran Marnier that was excellent. For brunch I had the steak and eggs. I ordered my steak médium-well but I thought it was well done but it was still very good. (I've come to realize that's subjective) The scrambled eggs were fine and the potatoes were very good. My friend had the same order except the steak medium-rare and that was to his liking. My wife had the mushroom and goat cheese omelette and said it was very good. The service was very good. Juan, the owner, greeted us and chatted with us for a bit and gave us some history of the Townhouse Amanda's is located in. Christopher, our server, was personable and professional. Overall highly recommended!

Tina's take: 10/10 I went here for Valentine's Day date on Saturday and it was amazing. The atmosphere was great and the staff was amazing. We got two appetizers which was the focaccia and the potato Croquettes. The focaccia was very flavorful it came with oil but I wish it came with sauce. But the potato croquettes were very amazing. Our dinner was great as well and it was very filling. I got the beef short rib that was very filling and my boyfriend got the seafood tagliatelle. Both were excellent. Then to end the night we received the flourless chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream. We had a great time and I was happy they were able to make our Valentine's Day special. I will be coming back.

Dining at Amanda's is a treat. My husband and I both had the gnocchi with a light tomato sauce. It was perfectly done. An arugula salad with orange sections, goat cheese and balsamic drizzle had the right balance of sweet and savory. The restaurant was extremely busy with several large parties, but the service was attentive. The live music added to the ambience. It was soft and pleasing to the ear. The musician performed a mix of the American Song Book and more contemporary music, pleasing all ages. I'm ready to go back. Kathy T

I visited Amanda's for brunch this past Sunday. The last time I went to Amanda's was for Restaurant Week dinner several years ago, so I was excited to try it again. We had a reservation for 1:30 pm but luckily they were very accommodating and were able to shift it to 2 pm since my friend was running late. There were some open tables so I guess they weren't totally full for brunch. Amanda's has a very nice atmosphere inside and the service was very friendly from start to finish. I tried one of their special brunch cocktails - the guava belinni and it was very tasty. For our meals, I had the banana pancakes with a side of sausage. The dish came with 3 large pancakes; they were a little well done but still tasty. They are on the sweeter side with the dulce de leche cream. The sausage was tasty but kind of pricy - it was $8 for one medium sized piece halved. My friends each ordered eggs benedicts dishes - the smoked salmon special and the regular dish. We all enjoyed our meals. We ended up staying well after we were done to chit chat and they were very kind and did not rush us out. I will look to make a dinner reservation there sometime soon.

I took my fiance two times to this wonderful place.its become our date night routine. Recommend it highly. 10 stars all the way. Thank you for your food and amazing service

My boyfriend and I stopped in to Amanda's last night for dinner. We sat at the bar. It was a couple min after 9:30 and we didn't realize the kitchen closes at 9:30. Our bartender Josh informed us but said he would see if they would still make us dinner since it was 9:38. And they said yes! We are so grateful for the staff at Amanda's! Josh was friendly, patient, and attentive. We started with wine and beer. We ordered the soup of the day, the salmon (comes with spinach rice), mussels, and side of mushrooms. Everything came out quick and was hot. Timed perfectly. The salmon was moist and flavorful. The sauce was delicious and the spinach rice was good too. 9/10 The mussels were delicious. The marinara, delicious. Definitely recommend. 10/10 The mushrooms were good. Not much seasoning. 7/10 The soup was very good! I loved the broth. Very flavorful. Had sausage but I can't remember what it was. 9/10 Service was superb! We will come back and try the chicken thighs and something else. :) A little pricey but it's good quality and good service.

Amanda's is Five star plus in all areas! Dined for dinner on busy Saturday night..stellar service, beef empanadas , lobster ravioli and eggplant parm were top notch! The standout star was the home made potato gnocchi alla pomodoro sauce. Delicate round pillows from heaven! Arrived steaming Hot! Yum! Cocktails were tasty, ambiance very cool with cool eclectic paintings , famous people portraits scattered on the walls. The owner visited our table and surprised us with a taste of spinach empanada ! Amanda a true gem in the neighborhood!

Went for the birthday dinner tonight- I think this was my favorite meal in Hoboken since moving here. Ambiance was just wonderful. Food was 11/10. Everything was just so fresh. They make their own pasta dough there everynight- we got the short rib (cooked to perfection and just a really wonderful flavor profile), empanadas (Beef was incredible, spinach wasn't my favorite), chopped salad, brussels, spinach ravioli, salmon, pork chop, and garlic spinach. This was a thoughtful menu that focused on the best ingredients and flavors. Got 3 appetizers, 4 entrees, and 4 soft drinks for all under 200, cannot recommend this place enough.

Very nice and cozy. We came here after an event in the area, they worked with our large group, even accommodating some last minute increase to our group. The staff is very friendly. They had live piano music, we came on a Saturday night. What's most important is the food. The beef empanadas were a hit with our group. They have fresh pasta dishes and the beef short rib is delicious!! They also let us bring our own wine for a $25 corking fee.

Came here on a Saturday night. Ambiance was very nice, just really loud from the love music. The appetizer was phenomenal. I mean the polenta was smaller but beyond excellent. So I had high hopes for dinner. I enjoyed my soup it was very good just extremely small. For the chicken, it was except bland. We asked for salt, pepper, and red pepper because it honestly just tasted like tomato sauce. So we doctored it up to our liking- we are both Italian. The chicken was dry on the sides and moist in the middle. We ordered the Riesling wine from Washington for 31$ it was delicious. Very fairly priced wines. Service was excellent as well. Overall though the food lacked luster. I likely not come back or recommend to people.

Celebrated a birthday dinner party here on a Saturday night. Success! Service was very accommodating of our party. Restaurant was very comfortable, ambiance was pleasant, lots of menu choices for the varied palettes in our party. We had lots of appetizers which gave us a good start, noting the artichokes and watermelon salad as favorites. The salmon dinner was popular at our table and very well liked. The risotto was notable as well. The service was excellent and made it special. We'd definitely go back.

This place is a Hoboken staple. You don't only have to come here for an occasion, but if you want to stay in Hoboken and not trek to the other side of the Hudson River, and you can go to a great place in a polo and nice pair of jeans while catching up with someone, or making sure if mom and dad are in town that they have a nice place to have dinner, this is definitely the spot. They used to have an octopus app that was the best in town. I think they rotate it out. Not to worry, the mussels are incredible. To echo Ilana H.'s recommendation, you should also get the focaccia to help dip. For the mains I recommend the beef short rib. I'm looking forward to trying the Argentinian sausage and spinach as sides. I just literally did not have the room because I had a big lunch (amateur move, I know). I'm not worried. I'll be Bach.

My husband and I dined at Amanda's in Hoboken for the first time and requested a window seat in advance when we made the reservation. When we arrived, the hostess indicated that the window seats were only for parties of three or four. No problem at all until shortly after we were seated a couple (party of 2) was seated at a window seat. Being the only African-Americans in the restaurant at the time and to see a Caucasian couple enter in and be seated at a table we were told we couldn't have access to, was very insulting as well as highly unprofessional. We asked the hostess why they were able to be seated at the window seating we were denied access to and she initially lied and said they were a party of three but only two people arrived. There were clearly two pre set menus at the table prior to the couple arriving. When we spoke to the manager, he came clean and said that the two diners were regulars and always sit by the window every week. This whole situation could have been avoided if they were just honest in the first place. My husband and I dine out multiple times a week but this whole dining experience at Amanda's in Hoboken felt very awkward and discriminatory. To add insult to injury, the next day I received an email indicating that the restaurant cancelled our previous night's reservation. Even though we clearly checked in and dined at the restaurant. We would have chalked things off as a bad dining experience at Amanda's but when they deleted our reservation so that we couldn't leave a review in OpenTable. That was just another example of their unacceptable and unprofessional actions. We had to appeal to OpenTable in order to reinstate our reservation and receive our points. As for courtesy and integrity 0/10. As for the food, it was slightly above average 6/10. As for our server, he had poor communication skills, very little eye contact and could use additional training in fine dining customer service 3/10. The most enjoyable part of our dining experience was the live entertainment and the young lady pouring the water. We've decided not to return or recommend this establishment. It's just too many great restaurants in Hoboken to be subjected to awkward and subpar service.

My friend recommended this wonderful place in Hoboken, a best brunch place in the area, we ordered Steak and Egg, Smoked Salmon Egg Benedict, Fettuccine Carbonara and Grilled Chicken Sandwich, they were all delicious. The ambience was calm and relaxing with a pianist playing nice soft music. The Littleman's parking lot honored the $8 validated ticket by the restaurant, follow the instructions on Amanda's website. We highly recommend this restaurant for ladies's get together, we will try going there for a dinner next time.

Extremely disappointing experience with an absolute lackluster and embarrassing service, and somewhat mediocre food. Tl:Dr - If you like being neglected and paying for overpriced meals this is the place for you! I was back in Hoboken for an event, and some of my friends and I wanted to have a dinner to catch up. A lot of our first-choices were closed or very busy that day, and so we ended up choosing Amanda's as our dinner location. It looks good and thought it would be an easy good choice. Boy were we wrong. The woman who greeted us and sat us at our table was very nice. Unfortunately that's about where the good service ends. For thirty minutes after we sat down, we asked for water 4 times, and in those entire 30 minutes we never received an drop of water- mind you it was a hot day and we were all thirsty. We ordered the two appetizers for the table (focaccia and chips) which took another 20-30 minutes to come out. Mind you they both came out cold and were clearly made beforehand so there was no reason for them to take this long. Now we have been at the restaurant for nearly an hour, and STILL haven't been able to order our meals because nobody would come by even after waving them down. Finally we get our orders taken, and of course the food takes another hour to come out. And of course we have run out of water during this two hours and are trying to ask for more, only to further be neglected by everybody- a guy walked by literally holding the water jug but got distracted talking to another table for 5 minutes. Absolutely ridiculous. The food was okay, the lobster ravioli to me seemed pretty fresh, the spinach ravioli was okay too, but everyone else's food was average. Certainly not worth the price in our opinions- especially the appetizers. So to recap, we had no service for the first thirty minutes and no water despite asking 4 times, our pre-cooked appetizers took another half hour to arrive to the table. Another hour for our dinner to arrive, and after all that our waiter completely disappeared (not like he was really there for us anyway) and we waited another 30 minutes for our check. And yes, we waved down other waiters to ask for our check and it STILL took that long. Horrible horrible horrible experience, I will never come back and I will never recommend this place to anyone. It's places like these that make me realize how absurd and ridiculous the tipping system is in America. I understand being a busy restaurant and having to tend to many customers, but to ignore our table and delay things without explanation or even our waiter stopping by to make sure we had water was ridiculous.

Some of the best food I've ever had. Good portion sizes. Everything we ordered was delicious. Service was attentive and very nice. Will absolutely be back.

Had a very pleasant impromptu meal at Amanda's last weekend. I was walking around downtown with my friend and her dog and we wanted to sit down somewhere where the pups and us could quench our thirst. It was a very hot day. Amanda's looked cute and wasn't crowded and I remembered reading that it's a place to go in Hoboken girl so I figured we'd give it a try. I didn't realize that they weren't open yet (it was about 440 and I think they open at 5). They were so kind and ready to get started so they seated us and the live piano player started playing as well. The waitress recommended the empanadas so we tried them and they were good! So we ordered the gnocchi and salmon to share as well. It was all tasty and well made. The spritzes were a little sweet for my taste (I should have known). And they refilled our waters several times and brought out two bowls for the dogs. I always appreciate the little touches that actually makes you feel like that care. I'll be back to try brunch. The waitress was good about keeping her mask on and the outdoor seating is nice and spread out which is definitely appreciated. The fake grass is nice for the dogs to lie down on. Overall great experience.

If you're look for a quiet place for dinner, Amanda's is it. The service is excellent and the food delicious. The chicken ravioli is very tasty and a good sized portion.

On a busy Friday night we were able to obtain a last minute reservation here. Upon entering you get a relaxed but upscale vibe. We were lucky enough that for being November the evening was unusually warm and were able to sit in their little courtyard space. Our table was pretty close to the stairs (the courtyard was slightly similar to a fire escape) but we felt safe. Service was great as we were a group of four we felt the server was reachable but didn't interrupt us. The atmosphere was romantic but also classic, in the way your nice restaurant in your hometown feels. We ordered espresso martinis (regular and tequila version), a margarita and their seasonal spiced drinks. All very tasty and ample portions. In terms of food we chose the gnocchi and short rib. The gnocchi was ok but nothing to write home about, however the short rib, according to my friends was delicious! Overall, we felt pricing was fair and we had a great experience considering everything was so last minute. Would return and recommend!

Went for my mothers 60th and the staff gave us a private room. The ambiance is warm and inviting - not to mention live music! The owner personally spent time talking to us and gave us the inside scoop on the history and building. The food was good but nothing extraordinary. That being said we were happy with the service and meal. Definitely did not disappoint but did not have anything innovative or different. I ordered the steak and eggs and the steak was cooked very nicely with a tangy chimichuri sauce.

Was in the city traveling for work and came across this restaurant on Yelp. When you first walk in it feels very much like home, it is somewhat decorated as so. I was greeted immediately upon entering and decided to seat myself at the bar. Josh was my bartender he was kind and helped my friend and I try more than one option on the menu. We shared the Strawberry Belgian Waffle (which was delicious) and I ordered the Breakfast Burger per his recommendation. It came cooked (medium) exactly how I asked, the home fries were also very yummy!

A little overrated. The focaccia and prosciutto appetizer is an embarrassment. The pasta that comes with the chicken prosciutto mozzarella entree was very underwhelming, sauce didn't taste like much. Great vibes inside but not worth the price in my opinion

Came here for brunch very home style their soups are delicious I had the carrot ginger soup amazing and Caesar salad. Can't go wrong here for brunch. They often have a live band playing. Inside of the restaurant is very homely almost feels like you are visiting friends or family while eating. You can also choose to be seated outside (weather permitting) ,... Bon appetite! Tip- very busy on the weekends may be a long wait for food so caution if you are hangry !! Lol

Not worth the bother. Slow service, no air conditioning, if you like sweltering while you eat, you can sit indoors. Cocktails are meh, and served room temperature. The food was mediocre at best, served tepid, probably because it sat around in the kitchen a while before being brought out. We had the steak and eggs with home fries, salmon Benedict with bacon. All served tepid, no flavor, the bacon looked deep fried and tasteless. The eggs lacked flavor, the salmon washed washed out and flavorless. What an awful afternoon.

It has a cozy, romantic, welcoming interior, with a European feel. The menu is eclectic with choices for every palate. Every dish we ordered was delicious and the entree portions were generous. The only thing that took a little something away from the experience was the service. Our server was nice enough but when we had questions about wine and dishes he seemed annoyed. When he brought the food to our table he placed it and immediately left, which didn't give us a chance to ask for items so he had to make an extra trip after we flagged him down. After he brought the items he again left and didn't check in during the meal to see if we need anything, if we liked our food, etc. We were not in a hurry and were considering other dishes but we ended not getting them since he didn't return. We figured we wouldn't get dessert but he appeared after our plates were cleared by other servers. Our dessert came quickly and it was delicious. Again, other servers cleared our dishes and then we waited for quite some time for our checks. One of our party ended up going to find our server to get our checks. It took an inordinate amount of time to get our checks and to be cashed out. Even with that, I will be going back to try other items on their menu and enjoy the ambiance of the space.

This review is only on ambiance and desserts. We stopped in here and was pleasantly surprised by how pleasant it is. The dessert was delicious and I look forward to coming in for dinner. It's a large beautiful restaurant and on Saturday they had live music.

I like the place but the food and service is only 3 stars. I find it better at the bar. Definitely like the live music. They need to remove the plats and silver ware after the appetizer. Order the eggplant parm, it would been better hot the warm. Definitely looked liked it sat while the other dishes cooked. Can't speak for everyone else but everyone took food home but me. Either to much or not good and didn't want insult me. I will say at the bar I send the food back sometimes and it comes back perfect

Came here for a celebratory dinner on a Wednesday night. I made a reservation for 7:30 but arrived at 7:15 and was able to be seated in a pretty empty restaurant. I believe there were only 2 other tables filled. The hostess (who was also our waiter) was extremely nice and let us pick our table. We chose this really cute 2 person table that was on a little balcony at the back of the restaurant. It was a little cold so we ended up moving tables to one inside and the waiter even offered to turn the heat of for us which was really nice. One of the highlights of the evening was the live music! There was a keyboard player and a tenor saxophonist. The music was soft enough so that even though we were sitting nearby, we could still hear each other talk. It made for a really romantic evening! What to order- we ordered the mussels for an app and were not disappointed!!! These are a must get. Comes with two crusty pieces of bread but a Bonus tip is to order their focaccia to dip into the the delicious broth! My boyfriend ordered the special of the day which was a filet mignon which he enjoyed (was about $34). I ordered the Caesar salad which is more like an appetizer portion and was nothing spectacular. You can add shrimp or chicken for 9$. I also got the soup of the day which was a cream of tomato which sort of tasted from a can and was not hot enough. This is not our first time to Amanda's and while I didn't love the taste all of the items I ordered this trip I am giving 5 stars because I have had many great meals here in the past, the service is friendly, the live music was a great plus, the ambiance is classy and the prices are extremely reasonable.

Unfortunately after recently returning to the restaurant I was disappointed. We ordered the muscles and empanadas to start off with. The empanadas were dry and didn't really stand out to me. The muscles and red sauce were good. For entrees I ordered a medium rare sirloin which was served mostly well done. It was dry and flavorless. I did not complain about it to the waitress because we had a late reservation for 9 and the restaurant was closing at 10. My mom ordered the salmon which was also over cooked. I will say that the service here is still good but the quality of the has gotten significantly worse. This is experience was off putting after the last time I came here and don't think I want to return.

Amazing service, amazing food, amazing staff! The vibes are overall v nice and calm music playing. We let the server know we had a bad experience at a different brunch restaurant and were really hungry and they had our food out within 15 mins. It was delicious and our server was super kind. Recommend it!

Enjoyed a delicious brunch at Amanda's in Hoboken. The mimosas had a good ratio of champagne to orange juice (too many places give mostly juice!) For my meal I got the bratwurst sandwich which came with home fries and a side salad. I was a little nervous about the Korean chili aioli, but I decided to trust that the chefs knew what they were doing and that the flavors would work well together, and I'm glad I did! The aioli had only a slight spice and wasn't overpowering. My friends got the Lumberjack Omelette, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict, and Jonah Crab Cake, and everyone enjoyed their food. The salmon is smoked in-house, and the crab cake had a good crab meat to filler ratio. The only complaint was that one of the two eggs on the eggs benedict was over cooked and came out hard boiled rather than poached. We alerted our server who quickly brought over a new poached egg with fresh hollandaise sauce, so all was well!