Dear Maud

Very nice staff and bartender knows how to make a good drink! Receipt said server name was Aaron so if he’s your server, you’re in good hands. I had a good drive and two pink clovers. Both amazing!!! Pink clover is in the picture. I ordered some bao buns to go. They were pretty good but smaller than I expected. There was only one piece of shrimp in the shrimp bao bun but it was okay considering I got the happy hour deal for them. Short rib was the more hefty one in terms of filling I’d say. I was too tipsy so I forgot to take a picture of the buns.

Very cozy place to come and enjoy a drink and some appetizers. Setting was great for conversation, and when I return to Hoboken, returning to Dear Maud would definitely be on my list of places I'd want to eat at. Service was exceptional, and I felt the interior very warm and inviting.

By definition, food fusion has a complex history whose origins can’t be easily pinpointed, which pretty much dilutes traditional cuisine. At its core, it’s a blend of ingredients, techniques, and flavors from different cultures and culinary traditions that creates something entirely new. They are popping up all over the culinary world, including on restaurant menus. Open since June 2022, this establishment has quickly become a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, located on First Street in Hoboken for brunch. The reservation was easily made via Resy. Inspired by his owner’s Irish roots, Dear Maud invokes the Irish poet W. B. Yeats, being a contemporary American with subtle hints of Irish and Asian cuisine. Upon arrival as first-timers outside of the Washington Avenue establishments, my partner, our friend, and I were greeted by the host, who led us to an earth-toned leather booth in back of the bar between the two cozy and casual dining areas with various shades of sage green everywhere one looks. Their menu offered brunch with a full bar capability for handcrafted cocktails. We decided on the Breakfast Burrito, Steak & eggs, and Avocado Toast. Every dish was executed flawlessly and was beyond delicious using the freshest ingredients. The price was very reasonable. Overall, it was a great experience thanks to our server, Shane from Sligo. From the moment we sat down, he was incredibly friendly, warm, and welcoming. We can recommend it.

Got to the restaurant late but the service was excellent. The food was excellent and so were the drinks. Definitely recommend if you're in the Hoboken area and haven't tried this place to stop by. Need to make sure to mention that they have a fabulous bar as well

Had such a lovely experience here. Food was great and drinks were reasonably priced. Service is and attentive and staff very knowledgeable. Our waitress Casey was so friendly and gave us great recommendations. Definitely helped create an environment that feels upbeat without being overly formal.

The food was extremely small portioned and overly seasoned. The selections were odd considering the Irish heritage and background of “Dear Maud”. The servers and staff were all extremely kind. But would I return? Nah. 6 tiny overcooked shrimp or 10’tiny over cooked chicken bites for a 20$ dish. Or the overly seasoned fries. Could get the same quanlity with better portions at an in and out for less money. Def aiming toward the younger hip crowd of Hoboken but falls shorts of the quality per price when so many amazing Irish and American fusion restaurants in the area.

Warning: 3 guests during the dinner was poisoned from the food—myself included. 2 of us got sick during the meal/expelled at the restaurant, last person was on the toilet in the evening!! Upon reporting it to the manager, he was very very kind and followed up with me during/after the meal. Could not confirm what caused it but think that the team did well to ensure comfort/follow-up. Ambiance (3/5): The décor is super trendy and the establishment is huge! While the place is great for bigger groups, the music way way too loud to even converse with the people sitting next to you. There’s an area near the bar to hangout and drink. It feels really cool inside. Dark and almost clubby. Service (5/5): Our server gave us good recommendations and was very attentive to our needs. Cocktails during happy hour is unbelievable $9 until 7p – I was a fan of their mango passion fruit! And they’re all pretty alcoholic! Love Food (4/5) Crispy rice and spicy tuna – my favorite of the apps! Spicy sausage flatbread – nothing to write home about Short rib bao bun – I enjoyed this! Chicken bao – I enjoyed this! Tostadas – skippable Hummus – skippable Short rib fried rice – a little too salty but otherwise good Steak sandwich – Nicely flavored

Great atmosphere — they really nailed the décor. Unfortunately, the food didn’t live up to the setting. I had the short rib rice, and my friends ordered the rigatoni pasta and a burger. We all agreed the food was maybe a 4 out of 10 at best. The biggest letdown, though, was the service. Our server (a British-looking guy) barely checked on us and didn’t seem to care when we mentioned that the “truffle fries” had zero truffle flavor. Drinks were solid, I’ll give them that. This place has a lot of potential — beautiful space, good vibe — but they’re definitely not making the most of it right now.