Fire & Oak - Montvale

Scroll down for part 2 This place is absolutely lovely. We had a wonderful time. Great for date night a girls day out or a business center very versatile, free parking and plenty of it. The tables are situated nicely so that there is a wide open space this wheelchair accessible special needs friendly environment. Our servers name was John. The manager’s name is Patrick absolutely wonderful. Our server was extremely knowledgeable on the entire menu. The drinks were also wonderful and not overbearing. The Bartender’s name is Vanessa. She was super delightful very personable. We had a great time. I highly recommend this location and this restaurant our server was super knowledgeable on the entire menu and made lovely suggestions So second visit was better then the first talk about the dream team of wait staff John our server from last time came by to say hi (he’s super sweet) Then we met Elijah & Hawkins two other delightful servers who have great insight on the menu and give their honest and I say honest opinions because as I was tasting the food we ordered this go around their descriptions were full on accurate. I am a bit of a sauce snob I’ll admit it but the meatball if you’re going to order a starter the meatballs hands down are my most favorite!! The sauce is truly genuinely delicious and I never give such a compliment because I make my own and it takes 8 hours but the sauce here was so delicious so flavorful they should seriously think about selling jars to go! Lauren the hostess such a sweet young lady and her co-worker another darling gem Kate just really super sweet, and of course Patrick the manager was also there. Truly one big happy family it seems here at fire & oak so weather it’s a date night, a girls night out, or guys night for some football and beer this is the spot to come to hands down. Worth the travel too they also have private rooms available and a large back room that is just to die for !! You can seriously plan for any occasion here the place is larger on the inside then the outside gives off I have to say… Keep fire & oak in mind for all of your dining out needs you can also order food to go but the true experience is in dining in what a wonderful place to come to. They also have a beautiful desert menu and variety of wines. I rarely go to a place a second time it’s usually one and done but this spot has now made my short list of favorites. You have to come and experience fire & oak of montvale for yourself. It’s worth the travel, there’s plenty of parking and it’s is special needs friendly anyone who reads my reviews knows I’m big on accessibility and accommodations for our special needs community ❤️

Conveniently located next to a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, but not able to charge the bill to the room. It's still nice not to have to go too far for some quality food. Prices are quite high, perhaps because of the location; forty per person at least before tip. I had one of the burgers and some yellow tail sashimi. Both were satisfying and presented nicely. Each sashimi piece was five...not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, but the quality was good. I do wish they had a sashimi platter to get better value. Maybe next time #bechego

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the term “New American” cuisine? It’s a phrase one might have heard in passing, but perhaps you’re not quite sure what it calls for. The concept of “New American” cuisine made its debut in the 1980s and is believed to be an evolution from the 1960s “nouvelle cuisine.” It marries the farm-to-table movement with a diverse range of ingredients, providing chefs with a canvas for culinary creativity. Attached to the Courtyard Marriott since 2009 off of Chestnut Ridge Road in Montvale, my partner and I decided on dinner at this establishment. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon entering Fire and Oak as first-timers, we were greeted by the host offering patrons four unique experiences in separate and distinct areas of the restaurant. Just to the left of the bar is the elevated Candle Room. With its soaring high ceilings, the Main Dining Room suggests the views of the gleaming open kitchen. Their Upper Balcony Dining Room renders a magnificent view of the main dining room. The private Oak Room is ideal for business presentations or private social gatherings. We were seated immediately in the Candle Room with a dim, warm, inviting, and upscale/cosmopolitan vibe. Their menu contained an eclectic assortment of high-quality options with steak, fish, chicken, pork, and sushi to meet just about anyone's palate. As a starter, we decided on F&O Mac 'n' Cheese and Slow Braised Meatballs. As our main entree, we opted for Cabernet Braised Short Rib of Beef and BBQ Pork Ribs served with Coleslaw and substituted Sautéed Spinach instead of Fries. The flavors were fresh, unique, and simply amazing. However, we were disappointed in the Mac ‘n’ Cheese by using some kind of mozzarella cheese, making it bland, dry, and stringy. The dishes were beautifully prepared. The portion was healthy. The price was comparable to the area and worth every penny. The staff are well trained and service-oriented. Our server, Hawkins, was prompt, friendly, professional, and engaging. While touring the restaurant, I exchanged a few words with Patrick, the general manager, and he gave me a tip to take a wonderful picture of the amazing wine bottle room. As the restaurant filled up, it definitely got louder, and we had to talk louder to hear each other. If the above-mentioned New American menu items have left one’s mouth watering, there’s only one thing to do: visit Fire and Oak, which we can recommend.

Nice atmosphere. The service was very attentive. I forgot the name of our server, who also served as the bartender. But he did a great job. Be sure to try their lychee and pear martini.

We went to Fire & Oak last night — a place we visit often — and once again had a wonderful experience. What truly made the evening stand out, though, was our waiter, Dave. Dave was easily one of the best servers we’ve ever had. He was warm, attentive, and incredibly professional. His timing was perfect, he anticipated what we needed, and he made the entire night feel seamless and relaxed. He represents exactly what exceptional service should look like.

My family took me to Fire and Oak for a recent celebration and we were all quite pleased. We had a reservation which I would recommend as the place did fill up (it was a Friday night). The staff were very courteous and willing to chat in a friendly way. Our meals were fantastic and in very generous portions. Pictured is the Cabernet Short Rib and the Oreo Cheesecake dessert. Both were to die for. Four of us had appetizers, dinners, a bottle of wine and desserts. The bill was just under $290. This is a place where you can eat, enjoy and hear yourself talk to one another. I would definitely consider a trip back soon.

This place was amazing! I was at the cemetery and we were looking for a quiet place to grab lunch. We found this gem in google maps. From the moment we walked in, everyone was extremely attentive and friendly. Our server Dave he was amazing!!! The food omg so delicious. We had some fried calamari, chicken sandwich, burger, tiramisu, and crème brûlée everything was delicious. Dave recommended a delicious Californian rose I think I would go back just for the wine and the service. I will be going to this place often indeed. When you go do yourself a favor and ask for Dave, he is amazing, friendly, attentive and so helpful with food choices.

Drinks were phenomenal, the truffle fries were VERY good but the sushi was just okay. Would not order it again, but we are very particular with our sushi. It was not “authentic” sushi…. You can tell everything else here would be delicious though. We got the truffle fries and they were literally amazing. We should’ve ordered the spinach dip or ribs or anything else besides the sushi, honestly. The service was excellent, everyone treated us very well from the second we walked in. Kind and friendly staff. Our waitress was very attentive and so polite. It was very loud in there but we moved to a different table to have a bit of a quieter experience. We’ll definitely return to order other items on the menu.

We've been eating here for years and have never had anything but a great meal. We love the mussels and the beef carpaccio is to die for. Patrick, the manager, is a real class act and is always willing to go above and beyond for his customers. We love Fire & Oak in Montvale!

Pros: The service was great. Our waiter was very attentive and personable. I don't have a single picture to post because I was hungry when we got there and the food was too delicious to stop eating and take a picture. We started with the truffle fries and Mac and cheese. The fries were very good, hard to stop eating. It's actually a pretty massive plate. I got the prime rib and sweet potato hash. Very well seasoned and done to my preferred temp. My husband got the short rib and he also had no complaints. Our drinks were spot on. Not too strong but enough to know it's not just juice. For dessert I had the chocolate lava cake (also very good) and my husband had the Oreo cheesecake. He said it was the best Oreo cheesecake he had ever had. The prices weren't bad and the food was worth it. Cons: The only con I can think of is it's pretty dark. I saw a number of people use the flashlight on their phones to see the menu. I will definitely recommend this place and revisit in the future.

Food is now subpar and service is worse. I've been coming here for nearly 6 years now but irregularly and only on business. This is my first return in nearly a year and I had hopes based on prior experience. Let's start food wise. The ahi tuna salad is still good but pales in comparison to similar poke bowls less than a mile away but nearly twice the price. Their seafood chowder is clam chowder trying to disguise itself as bad jambalaya and failing at both. Their loaded baked potato might be the best item on the menu but that's not saying a lot since it's still COLD in the middle. But the service-that has gone in the tank. Inattentive servers who wouldn't leave a bottle of tap water at your table but rather leave you high and dry for 15+ minutes at a time. Bartenders who cannot operate the tv as well as my 12 year old and leave scoreguides blocking half the screen despite requests. Rude. Inattentive. Worthless. Their cocktails are as expensive as they are unimaginative and relatively tasteless. Their key lime pie is laughably bad by even northern Florida standards. "We do seafood, steak and sushi but none of it well" should be their motto. Oh. And despite being attached to the hotel you cannot charge to your room so enjoy that fellow business traveler-no points for you. Their best asset is their ambiance which while still louder than a sports arena is still pretty. But like a gorgeous love interest with no talent or brains it's best left with a hearty handshake and goodbye.

We decided to give Fire and Oak in Montvale a second chance to celebrate a good friend's birthday. Our previous visit had been marred by tuna tartare that simply didn't taste fresh, but we were hopeful that was a one-off experience. We arrived with a party of 15 and immediately identified the birthday celebrant to the staff to ensure a smooth evening. Drinks came out promptly and the evening started off great. We were sitting in a somewhat private room at a long table, which made it easy to speak amongst our group. Unfortunately, the meal for our celebrant came out about 20 minutes after everyone else's meal. This put a damper on the night as it created an incredibly awkward situation...especially given the fact that the restaurant staff knew that it was HIS birthday. To make matters worse, the food quality issues from our past visit resurfaced. A few members of our party ordered Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna Steak, and once again, found the quality poor and the taste "very fishy." I should point out that the staff tried to make things right, but by this time, our celebrant just had enough and wanted to move on. Upon receiving the bill, we saw the returned dish on it along with a 22% auto-grat. I'm an extremely generous tipper and always offer 20% or greater, but likely wouldn't have offered 22% in this case. I found it quite presumptuous to run the 22% given how our night went. Ultimately the returned meal was removed from the tab, but only after we raised the issue. Needless to say, Fire and Oak is off our dining list.

Second time at a fire and oak and first time at this location. Service was very nice and friendly, food was solid for sure wasn't disappointed at all. I think it's worth trying if you haven't been but wouldn't become a go to spot or somewhere I'd frequent. The lava cake was by far the best thing we got :)

Fire and Oak adjoins a hotel in Montvale. There's plenty of parking in their lot and crowds vary. I brought a work group here for a weekday happy hour. The happy hour (4-6) drink menu is a great deal and all cocktails were enjoyed by everyone - martinis, mixed drinks. Regular menu prices here seem steep in places, but comparable in other areas. E.g. entree salads and pizzas are reasonable, but $24 for a fried calamari app seems off The pizzas and sushi rolls were all good. We tried one of each and everyone was happy. I wasn't impressed with the chicken lollipop app as they just tasted like chicken covered with a generic BBQ sauce. They put an automatic 22% gratuity on our bill, which surprised me. Auto gratuities are typical for large groups, but I've never seen one added that's over 18-20%. I would never bring my family here. Not my kind of place, but many in the area like it for the trendiness. Quality of the food was at least good.

Great experience at Fire & Oak. Very busy for a Monday night! We sat at the bar to eat and our bartender was amazing, friendly and attentive but not overly aggressive which we love. We stated with Johnnie Walker on the rocks followed by Châteneuf du Pape. The drinks were sizeable and the wine price point as expected. Where they exceeded my expectations is the lump crab cakes, they were huge and were crab. Unlike places that usually add filler. They served it with amazing French fries and a delicious slaw. Hubby had the hanger steak and a loaded potato which also delicious. I will definitely be back. I hope they still offer the crab cakes as this was on their seasonal menu.

My husband and I dined here and had an overall solid meal. The waitress was very friendly and attentive, and the ambiance is clean and modern. It's next to a hotel, so it was fairly busy for a week night. The portions were large, we definitely ordered more than we needed. The spinach artichoke dip and truffle fries were both great starters to share (and we had leftover fries). We also tried the coconut shrimp and avocado roll. I wasn't a fan of this, it had way too much coconut and was overpowering. For my entree, I had the simply grilled salmon. Nothing exciting, but the salmon was perfectly cooked and served with sautéed broccoli.

Cool atmosphere and excellent service. ABOVE AND BEYOND! I got a pizza with no cheese and my colleague ordered a cheeseburger w/ sweet potato fries. We both liked it very much. Really cool hang out. Highly recommend. Very convenient too - attached to the Marriott Hotel!

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the term "New American" cuisine? It's a phrase one might have heard in passing, but perhaps you're not quite sure what it calls for. The concept of "New American" cuisine made its debut in the 1980s and is believed to be an evolution from the 1960s "nouvelle cuisine." It marries the farm-to-table movement with a diverse range of ingredients, providing chefs with a canvas for culinary creativity. Attached to the Courtyard Marriott since 2009 off of Chestnut Ridge Road in Montvale, my partner and I decided on dinner at this establishment. The reservation was easily made via OpenTable. Upon entering Fire and Oak as first-timers, we were greeted by the host offering patrons four unique experiences in separate and distinct areas of the restaurant. Just to the left of the bar is the elevated Candle Room. With its soaring high ceilings, the Main Dining Room suggests the views of the gleaming open kitchen. Their Upper Balcony Dining Room renders a magnificent view of the main dining room. The private Oak Room is ideal for business presentations or private social gatherings. We were seated immediately in the Candle Room with a dim, warm, inviting, and upscale/cosmopolitan vibe. Their menu contained an eclectic assortment of high-quality options with steak, fish, chicken, pork, and sushi to meet just about anyone's palate. As a starter, we decided on F&O Mac 'n' Cheese and Slow Braised Meatballs. As our main entree, we opted for Cabernet Braised Short Rib of Beef and BBQ Pork Ribs served with Coleslaw and substituted Sautéed Spinach instead of Fries. The flavors were fresh, unique, and simply amazing. However, we were disappointed in the Mac 'n' Cheese by using some kind of mozzarella cheese, making it bland, dry, and stringy. The dishes were beautifully prepared. The portion was healthy. The price was comparable to the area and worth every penny. The staff are well trained and service-oriented. Our server, Hawkins, was prompt, friendly, professional, and engaging. While touring the restaurant, I exchanged a few words with Patrick, the general manager, and he gave me a tip to take a wonderful picture of the amazing wine bottle room. As the restaurant filled up, it definitely got louder, and we had to talk louder to hear each other. If the above-mentioned New American menu items have left one's mouth watering, there's only one thing to do: visit Fire and Oak, which we can recommend.

Serious FOOD SAFETY CONCERNS and contamination... My friend ordered a salmon salad, specifically requesting no blue cheese. After two or three bites, she was hit with tons of blue cheese in the greens and coating the bottom of the salmon. We mentioned it to the server, who kindly apologized and quickly took the dish away. A few minutes later, they returned with the salad. I thought the salmon looked odd at first but no one else thought anything of it because why would they? After one bite of the salmon, she found more blue cheese, and said it tasted like they'd run the salmon under water. When we flipped it over, there were still remnants of blue cheese underneath and it was clear they used the same bitten piece. We were all stunned. In my entire life, I've never seen a restaurant at any price point, high and low, make such a critical mistake, then reheat and return the same contaminated food. This raises HUGE contamination concerns for anyone with allergies as it could easily be deadly. All eight of us agreed we'd never witnessed anything like this before. My family and I were deeply upset, since we understand how dangerous food contamination and allergies are as it can truly be a life or death situation. And for a $40 salad (which is already overpriced), not replacing the contaminated food properly and instead Reheating and Re-serving it felt cheap and unsafe. The rest of the meal didn't help. The starters were decent: the calamari was okay, a bit oily, but not bad. The mac and cheese came out warm and was good. The $60 filet mignon was underwhelming as well and tasted okay at best. Out of thirteen or so dishes, none stood out in much of a positive way. We kept thinking that fast food restaurants serve higher quality dishes. The lava cake was underwhelming as well and tasted like something from a children's toy oven. The tiramisu was good but not memorable. All the food seemed like it was made just for looks with the way it tasted. All 8 of us coming in hungry and not have eaten anything for 7+ hours, none of us were excited to take another bite after the first few tastes of eleven out of thirteen dishes. Another thing that caught everyone's attention was the way the champagne was poured. It seemed like they were purposely heavy-pouring each glass, filling them almost to the top so that the very last glass would come up short and they could offer another bottle. Champagne usually isn't poured that full for a toast, so it felt like it could've been intentional, maybe taught by management. We also noticed the utensils looked like they'd just been wiped down, not fully washed. And on the table were the cheap disposable chopsticks which felt really out of place for a "fancy," higher-priced restaurant where a single sushi roll is $20. Simple things like that stand out and really add up with it being one thing after another. Places that charge half the price offer a better dining experience and reusable chopsticks that cost just cents when ordered in bulk. Overall, seems like a cheap restaurant and I would not come here again. Our server himself was fantastic. He was very friendly and was attentive, always checking in with us all and topping off our drinks so no one went thirsty. Again, our server was truly great, very kind nice service on his end. This was purely a kitchen and management mistake. This situation was unacceptable and could have been much more serious. We're lucky it wasn't. Food safety should always be a priority. And honestly, never in my life have I experienced an issue like this.

Outstanding food and service. When busy, they were able to host a large group and did so with amazing service. The manager is active and takes care of the customers! Keep up the good work!

My go to in Bergen County! Whenever I am back in Bergen County visiting family Fire & Oak is our go to. Everyone needs that easy solid restaurant in their area and Fire & Oak is that for us! The food is always solid and staff is always very friendly. The ambiance is great for a nice dinner out with friends or family. We will keep coming back!

Made reservations for dinner... very pretty place! The restaurant has a warm, intimate atmosphere--perfect for a date night. From the sleek décor to the thoughtfully arranged seating, everything feels upscale yet inviting. It's the kind of place that makes conversation easy and the night feel special. Food was good. Service was attentive.

We tried the salmon dinner and shark streak dinner. Cooked to perfection with great accompaniments salmon with jasmine rice with soy glaze, shark with a miso sauce and roasted min cubes of sweet potatoes. Will definitely come back soon.

I had our high class reunion at Fire & Oak. Ambiance was perfect for an hour and half meet & renew old friendships then onto lunch. Josh our general manager was great with details and a pleasure to work with. Food was fabulous, service impeccable. Everyone said it was the best reunion. We"ll be back!

Great ambiance! The decor is classy. We've been here a couple of times. The serving is big portion. So far the food has been good. Friendly service. It's a little pricey but it's worth it.

Oh, this was a great choice. Very nice, high end feel, prices were very reasonable. the food was great as well, very colorful, appealing, great choices. Service was great. can tell that Patrick L. runs a tight ship and everyone seems like they're on the same sheet of music. We had a group of 6 for dinner, part of a reunion, and he was able to get us a nice table, away from too much noise where we could talk. THEN, when I left my phone at the table, walked to my car, remembered and returned, i found he'd sprinted out to the other people in the group and returned my phone to them. great night all around.

Lively, crowded bar with a section behind it for high top tables with service. They have another inside dining area to the side. The establishment is connected to the Courtyard Hotel. We tried the salmon mango sushi roll and the pepperoni pizza, but weren't impressed by either unfortunately.

Loved, loved the ambiance, atmosphere, trendiness and decor of the restaurant, BUT disappointed by some of the food. Who would have thought that such a great restaurant would be connected to a hotel chain? Fire and Oak is situated in a very nice part of Bergen County, but on the same premises as a Marriot Courtyard. We arrived for a 6pm dinner on a Friday evening and the restaurant parking lot was PACKED! The restaurant was pretty busy inside, but there were barely any parking spots in the lot already. When we stepped in, we were shrouded in darkness with the bar to the right and seating to the left. Soon after, we were whisked away to the back into a very large dining room. Loved everything about it. It had an elegant feel to it, yet it didn't feel like you were dining in some fancy restaurant with some folks casually dressed. Honestly, it had the perfect balance between intimate date and just casual dinner with friends/family. The menu is very "American Grill"-oriented meaning it sort of has a hodgepodge of items. We ended up starting with the Crispy Truffle Parmesan Fries and Crispy Long Island Calamari, followed by a few entrees - Cup & Char Pizza, Fire & Oak Slow Roasted Prime Rib and Pan Roasted Barnegat Light Day Boat Scallops, which was one of the daily specials. First, those Crispy Truffle Parmesan Fries! My goodness! I have never seen more fries on a plate/bowl than this starter here as it was served in a giant pasta bowl. It was addictively delicious, but absolutely portion overkill. However, you'll know where those $18 went. Next, the Crispy Long Island Calamari. Excellent! Super crispy and we loved every bite of it. The portion was perfect for our family of 4. Onto entrees - the Cup & Char Pizza. We're a Roni cup loving family and the roni cups were good, but the pizza was just OK. Unfortunately, our kids did not like it at all because the sweet cherry peppers had a kick to it. For me, it was not bad, but it was not great either. Not sure if it was the sweetness of the pie. As for our individual entrees, my wife got the Fire & Oak Slow Roasted Prime Rib and it was as advertised. The prime rib was gynormous and delicious. When I previewed the menu prior to coming here, it was the one item I was targeting and it absolutely delivered on all of the boxes. As for the Pan Roasted Barnegat Light Day Boat Scallops, which came with saffron lobster risotto + asparagus + chive oil, it was such a big, big letdown. The 5 scallops on the plate were way overcooked, which led them to be dry and chewy. The saffron lobster risotto was not cooked well either. Risotto tends to be a hit or miss at restaurants due to the challenging nature of cooking it and it was a major miss here. We wrapped up our dinner with a Warm Chocolate Lava Cake and, well, you can't go wrong there. Let's just say it was nice way to end the night. Honestly, I would probably come back here because most of the food was solid and the ambiance was fantastic. I would definitely give them another shot despite the few misses. The really nice setting was enough to convince me to come back one more time.

I recently had my birthday dinner here. I can easily say this place is now on my list of top restaurants I've ever visited based on flavor alone. The food was incredibly flavorful and unique. My husband and I both ordered the Blackened Atlantic Swordfish steak w roasted sweet potato & poblano hash, "voodoo" sauce & pico de gallo on top. When we ordered, the waiter told us it was his favorite dish and WOW he did not lie! The combination of multiple flavors that complemented each other so well was awesome. You must try it. The Tuna Tartar on tortilla chips with avocado, samba mayo and ginger was the best I've ever had! The margaritas were excellent! Our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable. I can't wait to return. I'll def visit again. FIVE STARS!

Great apps and service, Really nice venue comfortable atmosphere to meet up with friends for a drink and app. Doesnt open until 5pm. Parking is limited.

I have eaten and had drinks at this establishment many times. I have always been pleased, enjoyed the atmosphere and the food is on point.

I have now been here multiple times either dining alone, or with customers. Service has always been top notch. The food quality and presentation is on point given the pricing. Overall ambiance is nice, quiet and spaced out enough where not to be disturbed by others conversations and can enjoy a meal alone or with guests.

A very nice, cozy, and slightly upscale interior. The Parmesan Fries were amazing. The serving is huge; literally a mountain of fries!! They were very crispy and crunchy with plenty of parmesan and parsley. So so yummy! I wish it was served with an aioli or sauce. The lava cake was great as well! Great ratio of cake and ice cream. Nice and melty inside!

The food is incredibly awesome and tasty.Their service is also pretty good and keep the space nice and clean

Some friends and I had a bet where the losers needed to buy the winners a steak dinner. We chose to go to Fire & Oak. I was there about 10 years ago and remember the portions being large but the flavor not being great. Not much has changed in those 10 years. The food continues to be very disappointing. I don't mean: it's not the greatest in the world and the food is just above average for these prices. I mean...it's really poor quality. It's amazing this place has been open for this long. Great ambience...but really bad food!

We had my daughter's bridal shower here a few weeks ago. It was a brunch & everything was perfect. The food, the service, the ambiance eveything was decorated so nice for the holidays & the guests raved about it. Josh who handled the back & forth prior was so accomodating with everything we asked for & the day was wonderful. I highly recommend having a private party here. We also have dined here prior & always left happy & full. Looking forward to returning soon.

Great resto attached to the Courtyard in Montvale. A bit noisy but good bar service and good food. Spending a week here for work. Will update at the end.

What an elegant place! We were on vacation from California and after reading the reviews, we decided to check this place out for lunch before our trip to the airport. I can't recommend this place enough! Prices were reasonable, the portions were huge and the service was top notch!

Food is good. Went on a Saturday with party of six. So noisy, had to get up and go to back room. Needs some sound deadening in walls

Went to Fire and Oak on Saturday and it was a cool experience. The decor is smooth, it gave popping neighborhood bar vibes. Me being from the city I don't get that feel from many suburban spots. The service was excellent. I gave the spot 3 stars because the food was underwhelming. My steak was good actually, that was the main course. The sushi was decent, my wife's half chicken was a little above average. I guess the service and ambiance made my expectations too great. We had the lollipop chicken as a starter too which was pretty good. My party said their calamari was ok. All in all I'll be back, but the grub didn't blow me away. Make no mistake it was a solid meal, just not anything too crazy.

I'd like to give it a 4.5 but I can't so it's gets a 4. Is absolutely worth trying but I don't think it's a can't miss spot? The truffle fries were some of the best I've ver had. The Filet Quesadilla was a special and it was by far the best thing we had!! The boar ragout was also great I wouldn't have thought of that flavor combo but with the pesto it's actually delicious. I feel like I've had better specials elsewhere. The lava cake was delicious but it should have been warmed up a little more. Overall the place had a nice sheik ambiance for a date night.

Food very good except for my wife's 25.00 hamburger that came out cold and well done instead of medium rare. Service was extremly slow and noise level of restaurant on a Friday night was unacceptable.

The filet Mignon carpaccio special was amazing, 100% recommend if it is on the specials menu. Filet Mignon was cooked to perfection and the braised short beer was also delicious, only thing was it needs more sauce on the meet. The cocktails were very tasty!

yum yum this was a great last minute choice.. been wanting to try this spot for some time now. we started with the french fries, meatballs and the lolipop chicken.. all REALLY good! I the. got some sushi, the salmon roll and coconut shrimp roll. they were not terrible but just not my cup of tea. we also got a cheese burger with baked potatoe, super yummy! we ended with the chocolate lava cake, also very good. over all will definitely be back again, the vibe was great. our server, Billy was absolutely wonderful! so pleasant & knowledgeable of the menu, which I greatly appreciate:-)

Attended a bridal shower here with my family on Saturday April 20th 2024. It is attached to the Marriot that is nearby. Easy parking. The outside is very beautiful and the inside is really cool. Had to ask where the party room was, but a nice gentleman escorted us to the party room. The party room is very big. Loved how they offered billinis and mimosas all throughout the party. And i asked my server for a shirley temple and got it right away. Unfortunately after the event, i had work so i didn't want to have any alcohol. But server was very good, and got non-alcoholic drinks for the others at the table. The food was a buffet style, but it was all very good. Like how the food was labeled so that people know what they are eating, and there is no guessing on what the food is. They had brunch options such as bagel, salad (both house and caescar), french toast, hash browns, eggs, bacon, salmon, chicken, and pasta. some favorites were the salmon and the pasta, as well as the hash browns. Food was very good, except the eggs that i didn't like as much, but ate of all other food and was okay. we also had coffee and a dessert platter with cheesecake, red velvet cake, and chocolate cake. Loved the red velvet cake! Also, we enjoyed our excellent event too! if i lived closer, i would frequent here more often, i saw that they have sushi because i saw the packaged chopsticks in the party room. Love to be back someday!

This time I had dinner and went home quite satisfied. I wanted sushi and my wife wanted something meatier, so Fire and Oak was the best choice. I was not sure how many rolls would be too many. Well it turns out the answer is three. Mystery solved. The spicy tuna and volcano rolls were quite good. The volcano roll was still warm when it hit the table, only making it taste better! I was less impressed with the rainbow roll though. It was bland and if anything tasted fishy. Should have skipped that one. We were happy to see a mocktail on the menu (not for me of course, I had something off the seasonal list). Oh and I can't forget our oyster appetizer! All were fresh and the accompanying sauces were great. A must if you like oysters. All in all we had a fine date night in the intimate setting Fire and Oak provides. They pulled off having a large space to fit many people while still setting the mood with dimmed lighting and tasteful decor. I definitely recommend.

Multiple sections of dining area, good for groups, good interior setting. A fusion/variety of menu items, from sushi to steak to salad to pizza, should be able to find something for you. Also have quite a bit selection of drinks and cocktails. Appetizers are decent - calamari is nicely fried and flavored; oysters are pretty fresh; parmesan fries come in a huge pile, but no truffle flavor; meatballs flavor pairings are not that great but the tomato sauce is not bad, could've been better served with grilled sourdough; all sushi's are mediocre (what can you expect from a non -Japanese restaurant...) Overall food is not bad but nothing special. Salmon entree is cooked to nice temperature but not much flavor than salty miso. Tuna steak salad also have nicely crusted tuna, but only a few strings of soba noodles.

Food: The food was excellent, holy fries! I was with a party of four and we still did not finish them. The sushi and pizzas were all very good. I would recommend the Super Margarita over The Fun Guy. I feel like The Fun Guy could use some slice of prosciutto to really amp it up! We also got the Octopus dish, that we were not fans of. We expected a charred octopus served warm, however, it was served more like a salad dish and the octopus was cut into pieces. Service: Our server was okay, he forgot my drink a few times. Overall, he was friendly and attentive after our food was served. Ambiance: Cozy, chic restaurant. My friends and I were placed in a smaller room with a fire place in the back. Really nice to have a small birthday dinner.

Service was wonderful- friendly and attentive. Food was great - we had the prime rib which was delicious. Ambiance matched that of a great romantic restaurant. They were nice enough to have the football games but only because it was a Sunday. If it's a date for you, just go on a different day. We have stopped complaining about prices because in Bergen County, if you enjoy wine, everything is expensive!

Been here twice now -- once for lunch and once for dinner, and I am sold! Fire and Oak is a hidden gem right next-door to the Courtyard by Marriott. Blink and you'll miss it -- but it's deceptively large, and on a weekend night in particular, it is HOPPING! Lunch is a bit quieter -- a few business folks having lunch; it was a good mid-way point to meet for lunch. I don't remember what I had then, but all three of us were happy with what we had. I went back a few nights ago with two other friends for dinner, and we all loved what we had! I had the fusilli; each of my friends got a different kind of swordfish: One grilled and one blackened, and they both really enjoyed it. We shared the burrata to start; it came on a slice of rustic bread with some greens that had a delicious vinaigrette on it. Everything was fresh and delicious The place was packed, and yet it wasn't too loud for us to hear each other, and the service was excellent. They have a great bar selection, and our server was super nice and attentive. Definitely plan on returning!

I'm surprised fire in Oak only has 3.9 stars because I thought it was much better than that. I would say it's deserving of at least 4.5. I live very close and just hadn't been able to go. The other day we stopped in for lunch and I ordered the steak sandwich au juice. and the steak was cooked. Excellent, the flavors were amazing, and so was the dip. My other friends had salad and all of their salads looked excellent. The ambience is great. If I had one criticism, it would be that while it was a simple order and the restaurant was not too packed. It did take a long time to get our food.

The rib eye was fantastic & the service was impeccable. It's located next to the Garden State Pkwy, exit 172. You won't be disappointed.

And I'm back! Nothing has changed! Food is still delicious. Staff is still great. Bartenders are on the ball. Popped in on whim to take a break and I'm glad I did. This espresso martini gets a gold star!

Come to celebrate my friends birthday. There were 7 of us. Dave was our server & he was absolutely beyond amazing, give that man a raise. We ordered everything from truffle fries, ceasar salad, burgers & pizza & it was all beyond delicious. My burger may have been even better when I just reheated it which rarely happens. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful & somewhat understated. I will definitely be coming back with my boyfriend to check out some of the other yumminess. Only bad thing I have to say, is it took way too long to come & eat here!!!

Food is always fantastic!! Very welcoming environment and courteous staff. Atmosphere is great as well.

I was surprised to see it located inside the Marriott Courtyard. Though attached it does have a very standalone presence when you enter through the doors, so I'll give this a pass outside the parking which can be interesting as with all hotels depending on the timing. The place is also a lot larger than I would have imagined...it is huge inside. As with any restaurant experience, it still all comes down to the food. For appetizers shared at the table, the Spinach & Artichoke Dip was average at best, the fried calamari was better than average. It was also nice to see a decent draft beer list though obviously they are well attached to the menu and do not rotate much, if at all. For dinner, I had the Seared Loch Duart Salmon Burger - cajun remoulade, bibb lettuce, beefsteak tomato, house made pickles. It was good, but given the description I was expecting something more. Overall, it was a solid experience but missed the wow factor I thought I would experience coming here. I believe the big plus of going here is the variety of the menu that would fit any taste--from surf (including sushi), to turf, to plant.

PROS: this is the best high end bar I've been to in this area. It had me thinking I was James Bond. The atmosphere was amazing, the staff was nice, menu had a good variety while prices were reasonable. The food came out instantaneously, and there was loads of parking CONS: the hours are not good. They normally close between 10-12 when they should be closing around 2-3am OVERALL: amazing place to come to, just don't expect to stay here all hours of the night