Onieal's

Last night, I had a delightful dinner at ONIEALS with my best friend. It was a cozy and vibrant spot, perfect for catching up and enjoying a relaxing evening together. For appetizers, we decided to share an order of nachos served with crispy french fries. Both were flavorful and satisfying the nachos were generously topped, and the fries were perfectly seasoned. For the main course, we each tried something different to get a variety of flavors. I went with the chicken salad, which was fresh and well-balanced, while my friend ordered the chicken spaghetti and a hearty vegetable pasta. All three dishes were delicious and thoughtfully prepared, showcasing great taste and quality ingredients. One of the highlights of the evening was the live music performance that began later in the evening, adding a wonderful ambiance to the dining experience. The atmosphere was lively yet comfortable, making it an enjoyable place to unwind. Overall, the food, service, and setting at ONIEALS exceeded our expectations. I would definitely love to revisit this place and try more from their menu in the future.

The burger I had was excellent and cooked Medium just how I like it. The Shirley temple was great. The service is really great. Only issue was my side salad, it tasted a little funky and I felt a little nauseous after I left, but despite that everything else is good there

Food was okay Ordered the regular burger and Buffalo wings. The burger was cooked to my liking, fires were inconsistently salted and a bit overcooked (I don't personally mind the overcooked fries but for others it could be a turn off) The Buffalo wings had a good kick of heat and crunchy. But it was a bit overcooked and way over salted. Which i can see the appeal in a bar place with some alcohol but it was just too much for me personally. I had the downeast original blend and the park tea. Both were very pleasant. The downeast was a nice cider that wasn't too harsh. The park tea is more on the milder side but it was nice. Tasted like a booze sweetie tea, which was what I was expecting. Atmosphere was fine. It was perfectly average for Atmosphere. Service: I actually liked the service. They were super attentive to me but to be fair I was the only one sitting in the back seating area. With that in mind the fact they checked in on me more than expected was good.

Great food, atmosphere and service. The crab cake sandwich was good and the fries were amazing. I would definitely come back here and try the Mac & cheese.

Went here for outdoor dining and thought the food was really good. It was a little windy but the heat lamps helped keep us warm. I kept reading reviews about their burgers so of course had to get one and thought it lived up to its reputation. Ready to try their other burgers next time I go back!

The food was good, but we had some of the worst service of our lives. The two waiters were rude and clearly did not serve us well on purpose. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone, especially not foreigners.

I was craving a burger and wings and decided to give this place a try. I hadn’t been to Onieal’s in 20 yrs! Love the atmosphere and I remember the food was good. The burger was very good - juicy, good flavor and cooked as I requested. The wings were average - dry (maybe overcooked) and a bit more hot (spice hot) than expected. They were good size though - just dry and more greasy than other places. Bar was comfortably crowded and live music in the bar area.

Best penne vodka I have ever had ! We had a Sunday brunch . Arrived at 11:00 And the place filled in quickly . Enjoyed the Bloody Mary and Kane’s head High . Can’t wait to return. The rest had the burgers and were all happy

Cannot believe i didn't review this place. 3.5 stars NOT A 3 Off the beaten path of Washington Ave. The food is here is good. The burgers are good fries not bad at all. Salads with chicken are terrific and the penne vodka is pretty good. All in all the food has been consistent for years. Small bar area outside seating and back room to dine. The service personnel is very nice. Remember Hoboken does not have good places to eat. Onieals is the outlier. Have always enjoyed and will continue to go. As recent as last night.

Mid range food. Good location. Service is attentive. Outside seating is a plus. Overall good.

Awesome spot! My husband and I had our first date here so we love to stop in atleast 1x a year. We love the burgers, pasta and fried mozzarella. Everything is usually pretty good - solid local spot!!! Guys very busy so go early!

Our favorite neighborhood place. We are there at least once a week and we never leave disappointed. The staff are friendly and attentive. We love the burgers, sandwiches, and my son loves the pasta with vodka sauce. They have a great outdoor patio when the weather is nice. Wednesdays is a great day to go for special wine prices. It is a smaller dining room so go early to beat the wait!

This is a solid place for a burger! They were very flexible and allowed me to swap a vegetarian burger patty with any of the traditional burgers they had on the menu. I appreciated that aspect! I ended up getting the "raging Cajun" with a veggie patty and it was nice! The only reason to not have it be a 5 star was the fact that it took very long for the food to arrive. The waitress offered us free salad/ bread due to the wait, but as she was offering it our food came out. Other folks around us did get the complimentary salad/ bread. The restaurant is pretty crowded, which is surprising for a summer night. Overall would recommend!

Great spot and location in Hoboken for brunch, lunch, or dinner. I've been coming here consistently over the last 8 years and have never had an item on the menu that has disappointed. The identity is a little mixed - they have Irish food, American, and Italian mixed into one. That being said, I've tried their pasta dishes, burgers, sandwiches, and multiple brunch items and have liked all of them. The bar in the front can be a little tight, so if you plan on coming for a game or space there, get there early to secure a spot. The back room has a nice vibe to it and all the staff members are great. There is an outside seating area across from the park where you can watch the world go by as well. Just went there again today for brunch with the family and had another good experience.

This place was great. Fancier seating environment but also a bar vibe section as well. Clean restaurant and waiters dress nice. A bit confusing what vibe this place is because it has both bar food and vibe but also a fancy menu and vibe. Pricing reflects the pricier side but that is typical for the area. Burgers looked really good and classic. Penne alla vodka was super yummy. Food takes a bit to come out but at least that means they may be making it fresh. Solid spot just a conflicting vibe on what kind of restaurant it wants to be.

Came here 9/17/24 and sat outside. My son and DIL come here regularly and we loved our server Laura! I had a burger and fries, DIL had chicken franchise and Best friend ordered the pasta with bolognese. Food was really good and service was amazing!

Why why why the good reviews??? Bland dining room- Horrible food- High prices- Service was...adequate - could've been much better I don't get it!!! The steak sandwich was a joke- The fries were terrible- The chicken parm lacked...chicken! Maybe because it's the only thing in a 5 block radius but - man oh man what a disappointment

Great burger and a generous wine pour. Skip the gin cocktail - not good. Dress very casual.

Love the burgers here, especially the ragin Cajun! The French onion soup was also great! Fun vibe too when they brought in the live singer

Awesome! Franks go to bar in the neighborhood. Service is spectacular! Everything you want is here! Great cocktails and fun environment!!!

Excellent spot. 1) I got the Irish Breakfast, it was very filling and tasty. I enjoyed every part of it. It had various meats and vegetables/beans. 2) The service was very good. The waitress came to fill my water. 3) Only thing is, the place is very busy. Sometimes hard to find table.

Onieals is our go-to for when we want a solid burger in a fun neighborhood joint. The service is always friendly whether you're seated at the table or at the bar. I love that there's always fun music and even a disco ball. Random highlight: I'm obsessed with their buffalo chicken salad. You get the spice while feeling (kind of) healthy.

I had heard so many great comments about the burger at O'Nieals and I had high expectations which don't usually live up to them, but this burger was out of this world. I asked for it to be well done which I usually do and it's dry, but this was perfectly juicy. Ernesto was the best host and he had great recommendations, and Mason was a wonderful hostess. Thank you for a great dinner experience!

Onieal's is our absolute favorite burger in Hoboken. They never disappoint when it comes to cooking our burgers perfectly and their house-cut fries taste super fresh! Now they've even upgraded their buns to potato rolls which is a huge bonus for us personally. This time we even tried the chicken finger appetizer which was delicious including their amazing honey mustard. To note: the bar area can get kind of loud/rowdy especially on game days (it is a bar after all). But don't let that deter you if you'd like a quieter area they have both outdoor seating and an additional back room which are both less noisy. The service is always decent but their servers are definitely stretched a little thin. This will always be one of our favorite neighborhood go to spots!

: The server, Caroline L., provided poor service. When Caroline L. came to the seating area, she ignored us and our dining companion, and instead socialized with other patrons. We stood waiting to be seated for 10 minutes before seating ourselves. Even though the bar was nearly empty, Caroline L. continued to ignore us. She did not provide us with menus, and we watched as she attended to other customers properly, while we were left unattended. Additionally, Caroline L. failed to provide us with any utensils. Overall, the treatment we received from Caroline L. was unacceptable, especially in contrast to the service provided to other customers.

Onieals offers a delightful atmosphere with excellent service. The menu is diverse and flavorsome, making it a great spot for a memorable dining experience.

I like the atmosphere, the food, the drinks, etc, but both my friend and I got bad food poisoning here, so unfortunately i must give a bad rating

Why they insist on BLASTING music when there's like 10 people in the bar is beyond me. Great potential spot for a neighborhood bar but tries to be a Washington Street college bar.

Live music is very good. Food is good. Drinks are ok. Service is ok. Good value for the experience. A typical Hoboken bar. Too many women here. Not a mixed crowd. If the female bartender were more attentive, and conversational, I would give it a 5. But they seem overworked.

Always an amazing trip here - switched it up from my usual burger, which is considered by locals as the best in the area, and went for their chicken sandwich and always amazing fried mozzarella. Sadly disappointed in the chicken sandwich. For the price you're getting one thin chicken cutlet (that was very dry and rubbery) with an actually good buffalo sauce that saved this from being 3 stars. The fried mozzarella is a winner and should always be your starter if you love cheese. I'll be returning but for the burgers only.

The Cajun burger was the best burger I have had in a while. I dream about it every night

This place is such a gem. Not only is the vibe so comfy and inviting, but it's got a really cute bar and dining area so it's the best of both worlds. The food?? Amazing, the calamari was so fresh and the burgers were to die for. Can't wait to give this one another visit and try their penne vodka!

Still the best burger in town! Excellent wine, fries, and service to boot! I love that this place is still open for lunch as most places during/post COVID stopped serving lunch midweek which is understandable.

Coming back to O'Nieals for the first time in a year. While the food retains its quality, it was disappointing we had to wait almost an hour for our food (on top of the 30 mins we waited for the table). Hammered chicken and burgers are the go-to options here. The staff seems to be very overworked, it was impossible to get the waiter's attention. Took 15 mins to get someone to bring the bill. A lot of very disappointed diners the night we were there. I did really used to love this place and really hope the service gets back to its usual standard soon.

Fun bar, great food, good mix of music, awesome staff... A Hoboken nightlife staple, and they have a disco ball!

See a lot of complaining about the typically stuff, i.e. a bad experience or something wrong with their orders. Others praising good food and unique old timey bar feel. The main takeaway from Oneal's is it's ridiculously overpriced for what it is. I live a few doors down and would be a regular, but nearly $20 on every entree for something that's marginally better than pub food is a tough sell, even in this inflation environment. The portions are also very small, so they do not compensate for the premium pricing whatsoever. Whenever I eat here, I almost always regret it and look for something more to eat afterward. That said, it's a good place to grab a beer, listen to some live music, and catch a game (although I wouldn't make it a go-to for sports given the TV situation is not the best). Cool looking spot, but better in theory than practice.

Was great for some casual eats and its a fun bar atmosphere. I would recommend the burgers over the crabcake sandwich.

Went in for a late Wednesday night dinner. Thankfully the kitchen is open till 11pm on Wednesday's. Outdoor seating is only available till 10:50, so my boyfriend and I grabbed a seat inside. For drinks, he ordered a whiskey sour with four roses (whopping $10!) and I stuck with the Summer Rye. Nice pour. The two of us split a cup of French Onion Soup (cheesier and just as flavorful as last time!) and fried mozzarella balls. There was a thin layer of breading and a ton of mozz, so it wasn't too heavy and really let you appreciate the fresh cheese. I wish the tomato sauce was a little more flavorful. For our main, we split the Onieals Fettuccine. As Janice would say: Oh. My. God! Just thinking about it is making me drool. We substituted the sun dried tomatoes for artichoke hearts at no additional cost. Even the pasta noodles were high quality and cooked to perfection. The sauce was so scrumptious my boyfriend and I were debating whether or not we should order bread to sop it all up. All the while we were bopping our heads to the music -- really great playlist. Even had to whip out Shazam. Again, I truly recommend you stop by ONieals for dinner. If you're not looking to sit in the main bar area, you can choose outdoor seating by the park or a cozy, romantic nook in the back room with dim lighting and candles. See you there!

Great spot in town for burgers (over 10 kinds to choose from!) - but service today was very slow. Maybe they weren't expecting a lunchtime rush, but with it being a holiday - it was very crowded. My friends burger and my chicken sandwich took almost an hour to arrive once we ordered. Once our food was delivered, no one came to check in on us until we'd been sitting with empty plates for awhile.

Been here twice and each visit did not disappoint. This is one of the best burger spots in Hoboken and also one of the few that will cook your burger how you like. You ask for a medium, and you'll get a juicy, medium cooked burger. This time I ordered the Onieal's Famous with cheddar cheese and fiancé got the Wall Streeter. Can't go wrong with the Famous, it's a classic. But the Wall Streeter is where it's at. The sweet, caramelized onions compliments the salty, crispy bacon. Wash it down with a nice, cold beer and you've got yourself a highly satisfying meal. Will deff come back for more.

I love coming here on the weekends. They offer both their brunch and regular menus. They're cocktails never disappoints. I highly recommend the crab cake. I also like the full Irish breakfast.

One of the best burger spots in Hoboken with some of the best fries I've ever had. Take your pick with any of the burgers because I haven't had anything less than stellar. I can vouch for The Wall Streeter, The Alps, The All American, and The 3 B's. The wings are excellent and the chicken quesadilla is surprisingly solid. I'm serious about the fries. Best in the city by far. Don't miss Onieals if you're in the area. It's everything you want and more in a casual but nice neighborhood bar. Cool place to hang and drink, but it's the fries and burgers that keep me coming back for more.

Great spot for lunch. Seated right away service was great sat outside and they accommodate pets which is nice good was delicious and great portions

Onieals is always the best sport for a bloody and burger in Hoboken. The burgers never disappoint and the service is always great. Super chill vibes whether you're inside or outside. Don't forget to get a Bloody Mary, they have plenty of options to chose from!

Everyone will tell you about the burgers, so yes, get the burgers the first couple of times you come here. They really are fantastic. Doesn't even matter which one. The things that don't get enough attention are just about everything else. Their wings are good, and their pastas are on point too. The gold of this place is the outdoor seating in the warm weather when you can look at the park and see the passers by. Fantastic location.

I have been coming here for years. At one point almost weekly. But today is the last day. They were extra extra slow. Every table was waiting drinks and food for way longer than reasonable. Management needs to hire more servers. When I said that to the server, he laughed at me. Ok, we are never coming back nor will we recommend this place. They get one star because I cannot submit the review without it.

Best burgers in town. The Turkey club is also amazing. The staff is so nice, and always willing to make accommodations. Great place for wine with friends, date night, or casual time with the family. They have a disco ball, live music, and great outdoor seating. Their martinis are amazing, $8 wine night. And get vodka sauce on the chicken parm or mozzarella sticks.

I have been searching for good buffalo wings all throughout Hoboken and have yet to find a place that I like, until today. Wings were absolutely amazing; the blue cheese dressing it comes with was very good as well (typically I do not like blue cheese). Also had to try the burgers as I have heard everyone raves about them, definitely lived up to the hype. Comes with french fries which were crispy and delicious.

One of my go-to spots for excellent bar food in town. Burgers are always tasty although on the smaller side compared to some other places in town. Entrees are really good as well. Sometimes the service is kind of slow, but it's never bad service and the food will make up for it. Go with the black and blue burger, pancho villa burger, or chicken montrachet entree.

Damn! USED to be my favorite burger. First time back in a couple years after moving out of Hoboken and am sad to say I see a noticeable decline in the burger. Change in bun the most obvious culprit (was brioche if I remember correctly now potato roll). Bun quashed down to paper this which I hate. Burger didn't have that flattop char I remember either. Not a bad burger by any means but very run of the mill now.

We were trying to decide on a brunch destination, and I mentioned that I had never visited Onieals. We figured that their back room would offer some solace from the crazy football fans we assumed would be surrounding the bar. We decided that this was a good time to give it a shot and wound up being correct on the benefit of the quiet back room. Others had apparently had the same notion, since we had a brief 10 minute wait for our table. Once we were seated, I selected a Proud Mary from their substantial Bloody Mary list. This version was described as "New Orleans style" with Old Bay seasoning on the rim and a stalk of pickled asparagus as a garnish. I found their juice mix to be too tomato-ish and reminiscent of salsa. It needed some horseradish and Worcestershire sauce for a savory kick. Also, I took a bite of the pickled stalk of asparagus and looked down at the remaining half of the green stick only to find, to my horror, green mold growing on it! I quickly spit out the first bite, which I had thankfully not swallowed, and alerted our server. He returned with a new version of the beverage without the offending garnish, which I cautiously enjoyed. In terms of my meal, I decided to steer clear of the sandwiches and burgers, opting instead for the healthier Grilled Chicken Salad. A large plate of Mixed Greens were topped with grilled chicken, Bermuda onion, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, capers, and fresh mozzarella, all beneath a light dressing of balsamic vinaigrette. The poultry was a bit dry, but otherwise flavorful. Aside from the chicken, the rest of the salad was not very inspired or unique. Sure, I was happy to finally try Onieals, but I was not thrilled by the actual experience. I would give it a 2.5-star rating.

Went here for outdoor dining and thought the food was really good. It was a little windy but the heat lamps helped keep us warm. I kept reading reviews about their burgers so of course had to get one and thought it lived up to its reputation. Ready to try their other burgers next time I go back!

If you're in Hobo and faced with the 'where should we eat' debate, then I definitely suggest checking out Oneials. The vibe is casual and relaxed, the menu has got plenty of classic and easy to please options and the prices are fair. I came in with some pals on a Wednesday. Partly because we were hungry and needed some food, but largely because of their 1/2 off wine specials. We had a great experience, and I'd definitely come back again for a meal out in da 'boken. Although there was a bit of a wait for a table, live music and half priced wine at the bar made it easy to pass some time. All of the burgers sounded incredible, but unfortunately I'm **trying** to be healthy and ended up going with a spinach salad. The spinach was just about the only healthy part because the salad was smothered in bacon and goat cheese- oooopsies. The menu has a ton of options - everything from pasta dishes to crab cakes. Regardless of what food mood you are in, you are guaranteed to find something that you want to eat. Hoboken has a ton of great dining options, but make sure not to overlook Onieals! If an hour wait on a Wednesday night is any indicator, the food here is pretty damn good. I'll definitely be back in on a weekend to try out some brunch.

Just tried this place tonight and was a bit disappointed. I had the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich. The chicken was paper thin, to the point that you really couldn't taste the chicken. It was the same with my Daughters Cajun Chicken Sandwich. For $15.50 per sandwich, I would expect a decent piece of chicken. Service was ok. Friendly yet pretty slow. Not sure I would ever try again.

Good food but embarassing service that ruins the experience. Waited nearly an hour for our entrees.

Super good fries and burgers! They also open very late so it's a good late night stop!

I've been a regular here for a while now but the service has been so bad lately that I think I'm done. I would have given 1 star after the way I've been treated by 1 person in particular, but aside from him it's been ok. I'm fed up now, though, so I'll be getting burgers from somewhere else.