The Hill

I have been to the bar to have an afterwork drink and watch a game and the bar menu provided an elevated menu that was satisfying and craveworthy without being simply fried and salty like the typical bar food one finds at a local pub. The crowd was friendly and lively and the bartenders were knowledgeable as they provided both higher level mixologist options and opinions on IPAs. I have also eaten in the dining room which is homey and gorgeous, I did not realize The Hill also hosts weddings or wedding parties but that makes sense when you see the space. I usually go out for special occasions in Manhattan or locally in Jersey City or Hoboken but we travelled to Closter specifically because of the Chef Pollingers reputation and our meals at Oceana when he was in the kitchen. The dishes are well thought out and composed with intention. The plating is gorgeous and the portions are larger than what we remember in the city. The prices are reasonable for the high quality of service, atmosphere and food. I particularly enjoyed the fireplace and massive floral displays in the grand dining room. The food was why we came and as an omnivore I enjoyed all of the dishes from the tuna appetizer through the duck breast entree. My colleagues were vegetarian and they loved the on menu item (risotto) and loved the off menu items that the chef prepared on the fly (a true test of a skilled crew and welcoming establishment). They didn't just boil some vegetables or throw together a pasta dish, they took the time to create menu worthy entrees that would make us feel catered to. The deserts were amazing as well. We asked about the pastry chef and it seemed like Chef Pollinger may have had a hand in these as well. The molten cake and the strawberry tiramisu were both excellent. This is clearly a thumbs up review and a strong recommendation. I am thrilled that there are Manhattan worthy places to go without having to go to Manhattan.

We had a fabulous night at the Hill! The food was so delicious and the best service we have had in a very long time. A few of our favorites were the Tuna Tartar, the duck and the Fra Diavllo with the homemade squid ink pasta...wow!!!! Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Lovely restaurant nestled in suburban New Jersey. Started at the lovely bar where our group was treated very well by two excellent bartenders. Then we sat in the dining room for dinner. Service was uniformly good. Food was ok but I have to say for the price point it was not exceptional. Mushroom soup tasted good but nothing special. Pasta in a ragu was about as good as you would get in any decent Italian restaurant. Meal was decent but I think given that the restaurant gives off fine dining vibes at fine dining prices, I expected more.

Amazing amazing restaurant, I pass this place almost everyday coming home from work and finally decided to reserve a table. The outside of the restaurant is decorated nice and the Christmas lights were a nice touch, Once you get inside you see a beautifully designed interior restaurant with ample space a big bar and a section for live music. The waiter was exceptionally nice and friendly and added a bit of a personal touch to the dinner. The drinks were great and the food was perfectly cooked, and usually I take a lot more pictures but the food was there and gone in an instant. Tells you how good it was! Will definitely return.

Our group of 6 enjoyed the ambiance and warmth of The Hill, our party ordered a bottle of wine, 8 drinks, 4 appetizers and six meals. $ 600/tip all in. Our server Matilda was prompt and efficent, our drinks arrived promptly as did our apps. The apps were served with a plate of bread with oil. Scallops, halibut, chicken under brick our meals were all delightful and satisfying. We also enjoyed one dessert that we all picked at, I have included a photo.

Very nice and cozy place to have a romantic dinner. Good choice for our anniversary dinner. Staff are amazing, polite and courteous. Food is amazingly delicious and presented beautifully as well as their cocktails! And lastly, they offered dessert and coffee by the end of our dinner. I will definitely go back and recommend this place to any of my friends!

What a fabulous find in North Jersey! Located in Closter, the name of the establishment is derived from the word Schraalenberg, meaning barren mountain or hill during Dutch times. The owner, Ben Pollinger, who won a Michelin star in New York back in 2006, finally opens his own restaurant—in his home county. Formerly on the site that housed Harvest, this restaurant is our first timer and describes itself as an attractive contemporary rustic farmhouse. From the minute one parks in their private parking lot and walks up to their gorgeous enclosed patio designed for outdoor dining, you will know you made the right choice! It was easy to get a reservation via Open Table, but they asked for a $25 per person deposit in case of no show. Upon entering yesterday, my partner, our friends and I were greeted by the host and whisked to our table in the main dining room. It’s one of the rooms with plush blue chairs, striking light wood floors, a glorious cathedral ceiling, and a stunning stone fireplace. They also have a lounge area for additional dining with a bar and a private room upstairs on the next floor. Our server was Chelsea, who took care of all our requests and promptly brought complimentary focaccia bread with olive oil to start our meal. It was so good, we had to ask for seconds. The menu was limited and always changing. For starters, we decided on today’s special: Turkish Style Falafel (hummus, pickled red onion, arugula), Salmon Tartare (ponzu, sesame, avocado), and Sautéed Shrimp & Crispy Polenta Cakes (smoked gouda, pickled fresno chili, garlic). For the main meal, we opted for Today’s Special: Moroccan Style Wild Boar Tagine (chorizo, figs, almonds, cilantro, lime yogurt), Short Rib Mac N’ Cheese (tillamook cheddar, smoked gouda, herb bread crumbs), Slow Cooked Halibut (cherry tomato-chili-herb vinaigrette, wilted spinach), Roast Duck Breast (sauteed sweet and sour peppers, mandarin orange gastrique,israeli couscous), and Organic Green (cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, sherry vinaigrette). We even found a spot for dessert to share and got Chocolate Strawberry Cake (moist chocolate cake, strawberry ganache filling, milk chocolate crunchies) and Chocolate Mousse (strawberries, vanilla whipped cream). The food was cooked with fresh ingredients and was tasty and delicious. One suggestion to the Mac N’Cheese and wild boar would be to reduce a notch on the pepper. The staff is very personable. A little on the expensive side, but still great food. We can’t wait for a repeat performance, and we can recommend it.

New favorite restaurant and that’s hard for me to say! Love the food, friendly service, and strong drinks! Must try

Wonderful cocktails, food, and service !! Beautiful setting. Can't wait to go back with friends. Beautiful bar area.

Reserved for New Years Eve because they said there would be a DJ, upon arrival no music. Three of the items from the fixed menu we ordered were unavailable, and the entree we ended up with was bland with a dry texture. There was zero ambiance for the New Years event. We ended up going across the street to Stern and Bow. Our waitress sent the manager over and after I described my complaints she literally walked away mid-sentence.

After mistakenly thinking that I had made reservations at Felinas in Ridgewood, NJ, for New Years Eve. We ended up having dinner at The Hills in Closter. I was perplexed as to how the manager did not know how to take a fair complaint from it's patron and walking away from our table in mid sentence. That was appalling and embarrassing and just proof that she is not equipped to manage, nevertheless to manage a restaurant in which not only you need to gain the respect of your peers and staff and lead by example, but you need to make sure that your customers are satisfied specially when the restaurant was in the wrong and had no control of the work load that day. The action of this manager was so embarrassing, that I will never again set foot in their property again. The Hills should had never let the prior manager Frank, leave, but I guess he needed to be in a upscale restaurant.

Really really good. I've been here a few times previously and everything is on point. Terrific food, great service. Instead of main dining room we opted for bar. Enjoyed a delicious heaping plate of calamari, and our app choices were on point. Solid drinks and beers. Three grabbed the falafal platter for entree and I went for bacon cheese burger. Chill beautiful restaurant. Took our time and server made worthy suggestions on what to order. Dinner for two was awesome and solid price point ($91 before tip). I'm all in and will put this top of mind over Houston's or other premium restaurants.

What an absolute gem. Not only is this restaurant beautiful as a venue, the food is just as impressive. We ordered quite a few appetizers to share and try out and to our delight, every single dish was fantastic. The salmon tartar was fresh and flavorful- a must. The calamari is a good portion to share and one of the best calamari I've had in a while. The falafel is fresh and tasty as well as the shrimp dish. Once the entrées came and with how amazing the starters were we knew we wouldn't be disappointed. The yellowfin tuna was fresh and the chicken a filling portion and the star of the show- porterhouse for two. Each person loved their dish and the consensus was that we 100% will be coming back and enjoying all that The Hill has to offer!

This restaurant was gorgeous! The interior was so lovely and comfortable at the same time. Service as quick. And the food was good. The menu was a bit sparse but there is something for everyone. As a pescatarian I felt I had options.

Excellent service, atmosphere, and food. We started with the salmon tartare. The fish was perfectly fatty and the broth made a delicious dip for the complimentary, fresh focaccia. For entrees we went with more appetizers. The apps list just looked way more inviting to us tonight. My dining partner had the polenta cakes &!shrimp. Not a drop was left. I went for the macaroni and Gouda cheese with short rib. So creamy and savory. Delicious comforting. We finished up by sharing the butter cake and blueberry compote. Warm, buttery and Delish but so small for $12! They serve it with whip cream but really should invest in a good quality vanilla to go with it.

This is a nice homey restaurant with a comfortable and pretty outdoor patio. (Note: There did not seem to be a wheelchair ramp to the outdoor patio - maybe if we went through the restaurant?). The chef is a Michelin-starred NYC chef that has decided to move back to northern Jersey. He definitely lives up to his name. We had calamari, guac and chips, mac and cheese, fish tacos, duck breast and chicken under a brick. Everything was delicious and cooked well - we have no complaints. The service was good - we came with a large party with small children and the waitstaff was very accommodating. The price point is what you would expect for a somewhat upscale restaurant. We will likely be back.

4.5 stars The Hill had been on my list for a while, so I was thrilled to finally make it there on a recent Friday night. In fact, the restaurant was able to accommodate us on short notice and without a reservation. They even gave us a corner table with extra space, which was perfect for the baby in a stroller that was with our party. The restaurant was simply stunning, offering a seasonal patio, a chalet-like rustic dining room, and a lively bar. While the patio and bar served a more casual tavern menu with burgers and tacos, the dining room tantalized us with creative fine dining. From the moment we were greeted by our gracious server, Turk, and peered at the menu, we knew that we were in for a fabulous adventure. We started by ordering cocktails, and I went with one of my standard selections - the Spicy Margarita. Their version specifically included jalapeño-infused Espolon Tequila blanco, Cointreau, and lime; it was perfectly balanced and not too sweet. I also sampled my companion's Crooked Smile, which used Espolon's Reposado Tequila that time, as well as blood orange, ginger, and lime. So, it was basically another form of a margarita. It was light and refreshing, but could have used some more ginger, as the amount they had included was barely perceptible. Since our group included 3 diners with large and adventurous appetites, we went a bit overboard with our order. We started by sharing a few appetizers. The Turkish Falafel special included 3 crunchy patties of fried chickpea served over hummus, tahini, and a chickpea salad. It was topped with pickled red onion and served with soft pita points. The falafel and salad were terrific, but we found the hummus rather bland; some garlic would have really added flavor to the spread. The Salmon Tartare special included succulent chunks of chilled, raw salmon, as well as avocado, scallion, and sesame seeds, all in an Asian-style marinade. That dish was excellent! We ordered our final starter course from the regular menu - the Rigatoni Bolognese. The pasta was offered in both entrée and appetizer sizes, and, though we opted for the smaller bowl, the portion was massive! The al dente rigatoni was topped with a rich, bold beef ragu and tangy Grana Padano cheese. Since we had also received a complimentary basket of focaccia bread, we had a way to scoop up every last bite of the heavenly Bolognese. The basic, but perfectly executed, plate was the highlight of the meal! Next, we each ordered our own entrees, and I had been eyeing the Sesame-Crusted Yellowfin Tuna, which was served with bok choy and shiitake mushrooms in a soy glaze. However, Turk kept raving about the Slow-Cooked Halibut dish, though its preparation was less appealing to me. So, he suggested that I use the halibut in the tuna preparation, which was exactly what I wound up doing. As he had prefaced, the moist halibut was sheer perfection. I also enjoyed the bok choy and mushrooms, but, sadly, found the soy sauce way too salty. In fact, it became a bit tough to finish the leftover vegetables that had been soaking in the glaze, but I made sure to complete the fish. I was also able to sample a few bites of their scallop special, which included 7 medium-sized mollusks that were perfectly seared. I also grabbed a spoonful of my companion's Turmeric Mashed Potatoes, which were chunky and too light on the spice. After all of that, we somehow found room to share two desserts, starting with the Mint Oreo Cheesecake. A round Oreo cookie crust was topped with a tangy mint cheese, homemade whipped cream, and mint chocolate chips. While the rest of my table really liked this torte, I found the mint-infused cheese just a strange flavor; it was not bad, just unusual enough to leave me debating on my final assessment. We also shared the Chocolate Strawberry Cake, which was similar to a lava cake, but not as gooey. (In fact, I think we would have preferred if it had been.) The fluffy chocolate cake had a hint of berry ganache baked into it, and it was topped with fresh strawberries and white chocolate crunchies. The flavor combination naturally worked, coming together to make a really enjoyable dessert. Though I had a few critiques, overall I absolutely loved our entire evening at The Hill. I was impressed by the service, the atmosphere, and the chef's imagination. The restaurant was definitely worth a visit!

I just had an AMAZING experience! This place is so beautiful and unique.. the food is out of this world! We had the friend calamari, baked clams (OMG) , mushroom risotto and steak with mashed potatoes! Apple cinnamon crème brûlée and roasted banana Cheescake sandwich ! You could tell that the chef is born to be a chef , he puts so much love in his dishes and his soul !!! So proud of every single dish is coming out of the kitchen ! I wish all the best and only success to this place !!! Well done guys, we will be back with family and friends !! Thank you so much for the warm hospitality! You are the best

Made reservations for a week night and there was live music. They were taking song requests which was not the best idea but it was still a fun time. I tried the perfect gin and tonic and wow, super juniper-y! Very good. This place is great for date night in Closter.

What a fabulous find in North Jersey! Located in Closter, the name of the establishment is derived from the word Schraalenberg, meaning barren mountain or hill during Dutch times. The owner, Ben Pollinger, who won a Michelin star in New York back in 2006, finally opens his own restaurant--in his home county. Formerly on the site that housed Harvest, this restaurant is our first timer and describes itself as an attractive contemporary rustic farmhouse. From the minute one parks in their private parking lot and walks up to their gorgeous enclosed patio designed for outdoor dining, you will know you made the right choice! It was easy to get a reservation via Open Table, but they asked for a $25 per person deposit in case of no show. Upon entering yesterday, my partner, our friends and I were greeted by the host and whisked to our table in the main dining room. It's one of the rooms with plush blue chairs, striking light wood floors, a glorious cathedral ceiling, and a stunning stone fireplace. They also have a lounge area for additional dining with a bar and a private room upstairs on the next floor. Our server was Chelsea, who took care of all our requests and promptly brought complimentary focaccia bread with olive oil to start our meal. It was so good, we had to ask for seconds. The menu was limited and always changing. For starters, we decided on today's special: Turkish Style Falafel (hummus, pickled red onion, arugula), Salmon Tartare (ponzu, sesame, avocado), and Sautéed Shrimp & Crispy Polenta Cakes (smoked gouda, pickled fresno chili, garlic). For the main meal, we opted for Today's Special: Moroccan Style Wild Boar Tagine (chorizo, figs, almonds, cilantro, lime yogurt), Short Rib Mac N' Cheese (tillamook cheddar, smoked gouda, herb bread crumbs), Slow Cooked Halibut (cherry tomato-chili-herb vinaigrette, wilted spinach), Roast Duck Breast (sauteed sweet and sour peppers, mandarin orange gastrique,israeli couscous), and Organic Green (cherry tomatoes, cucumber, carrots, sherry vinaigrette). We even found a spot for dessert to share and got Chocolate Strawberry Cake (moist chocolate cake, strawberry ganache filling, milk chocolate crunchies) and Chocolate Mousse (strawberries, vanilla whipped cream). The food was cooked with fresh ingredients and was tasty and delicious. One suggestion to the Mac N'Cheese and wild boar would be to reduce a notch on the pepper. The staff is very personable. A little on the expensive side, but still great food. We can't wait for a repeat performance, and we can recommend it.

Beautifully laid back, setting with just the right amount of structured seating and decor. The layout and vaulted ceilings are great for having a number of guests, but still able to hold an intimate conversation with your party. Excellent food options with fusion mix, everything was fantastically prepared. Can't recommend the tuna, swordfish, or halibut enough. Salad choices were amazing, very much enjoyed the cucumber and kiwi. Service was fantastic, just the right amount of checking in with us and letting us chat and eat.

5 of us went for New Years. They were short staff, but that the times. So it took a bunch of time to get water and a drink. They do not serve bread so don't come starved. Mia our server was so nice, she had too many tables, but that's not issue. Had 2 drinks each with dinner For dinner we had the arugula salad, guacamole and chips, walnut and apple salad and shrimp with polenta. All good not great Dinner we had halibut was too saucey with spinach, way salty. Halibut and chicken under the brick. Chicken was best entree. Desert we had butter cake and strawberry cake. Pretty satisfied until we went to the bar for a nightcap. The bartender is a kid and has a pissy attitude. I ordered a ketile 1 on rocks with some limes. Gotta say I get pretty t off when they under pour drinks. When I mentioned it to the kid bartender he says we pour 2 oz drinks. I just spent 600 at dinner and now I have a bad taste in my mouth. Can you get an adult bartender

Came here for the my mother-in-law's birthday celebration and was surprised with the food! I was not able to take photos of the food but for appetizers we had Clam Casino (today's special), Crispy Calamari and Mushroom soup and were all very good! For the main course, I and my mother-in-law both had the Sesame Crusted Yellowfin Tuna, the rest got Slow Cooked Halibut, Herb Marinated Flat Iron Steak and Porcini Rubbed NY Strip Loin. We had kids with us and we got them the Pasta with butter and cheese. And we all enjoyed our foods! We also got desserts: Espresso Crunch Cheesecake (which is my personal fave!), Warm Butter Cake and Chocolate Strawberry Cake. We also got coffees with our desserts but think that the coffee was a little bit over priced. The service was okay, can be better but not bad. The ambiance was very nice! My son even said it looks like a house but a very nice house. It really is a casual experience in an elevated environment. Definitely a must try!

We have dined at The Hill a few times and the food is always great, service implacable and drinks tasty. Last month i hosted my wife's 40th birthday party in their upstairs Loft space. Planning was really a pleasure, the event manager Lauren was so accommodating and kind, was even there the night of which I didn't expect at all to ensure everything ran smoothly. They had a small hiccup with a meat delivery for the charcuterie board I have ordered but Lauren fixed it with some cheese boards and crudite and comped the platters. Our server was attentive, menus selections all looked amazing and all our guests were happy. Little touches like printing my wife's name and 40th on the menu and letting me have a playlist I made for the occasion playing in the room were super nice too. Great place for an event or a night out for dinner for sure. Thank you Lauren!

I graduated with my Doctorate and had my graduation party, a very special occasion, at The Hill in Closter New Jersey. They have an intimate private room upstairs and let me tell you they did NOT disappoint! I chose to have it done cocktail style and they had wait staff that were constantly passing hors d'oeuvres/appetizers. Lauren, who is the event Director literally did everything with precision and perfection! Not one detail was missed! She even had a signature drink, made for the occasion! The staff that was assigned to us was absolutely amazing! Justin seemed as though he was by my side every second and Jordan worked the room and made sure not one guest had an empty hand, whether it be hors d'oeuvres or cocktails! We were allowed to bring in our own dessert from a bakery however, they do offer a choice of dessert if you so choose. Chef Ben, who settles for nothing less than excellence decided he was just going to make the deal even sweeter surprising me by finishing off the night by handing out Wisconsin cheese curds, which was a major hit as we are originally from Wisconsin and major Green Bay Packer fans, and there were several Wisconsinites in that room that night and those cheese curds literally topped the show off and made us just love him and The Hill that much more! You cannot go wrong if you come here for a small intimate dinner party in the main dining room or have a couple of cocktails in the lounge or reserve the intimate private room as I did!

Place is beautiful, love the farmhouse/ modern decor.... Service was great and friendly. Food was delicious.... I could definitely eat the risotto everyday with their scallops. I believe it is their monkey bread with bananas, Omg ..... On point! Will be coming back again.

The food at the hill is perfect. Every time I go there, I order a burger, and those burgers are so juicy, and the cheese on it is amazing! The service is amazing too. The waiters are very nice and they bring your food in a decent amount of time. I definitely recommend this place, and you should go sometime!

Walked in at 350pm. Told the waitress 3 times pls not to rush us. We were literally rushed out of the place and we did not just show up. We had a reservation! 300$ later. We were served our dinner, appetizer, desert, & bottle of wine in less than 25 minutes. So over fed, I could not finish my food! Shame on this place. My advice? Hold back each course! Im really pissed off at this place for ruining my evening out with my husband. Seldom gotten.

Excellent lunch - can't wait to return for dinner! My partner and I recently dined at The Hill for the first time and were thoroughly impressed with the service, and variety and caliber of food on offer. The restaurant was hosting a wedding shower and did an excellent job balancing the needs of the large party and their general dining area. We began with drinks ("Perfect GnT" and "In Bloom"), both of which were great and had carefully placed aromatics to enhance the flavor. The Shrimp and Polenta Cakes (appetizer special) that followed was a very good starter and one I'd be happy to have again (to myself next time)! We then split the Hill Salad and Hill Burger: The salad was full of delicious accompaniments like Gorgonzola dressing and pickled cucumbers and the burger was topped with perfectly crisped bacon and served with superb truffle fries (supplemental charge). Will return soon for more good eats!

4.5 Go here for the rigatoni bolognese! It was cooked perfectly and was the most delicious app! Also really loved the chips and gauc! We shared a bunch of apps. For my main, I had the tuna which was cooked perfectly and very filling. Had a bite of the chicken and it was the juiciest chicken I ever tasted in a restaurant. The steak marinade was a little to vinegary for me. The turmeric mashed potatoes were great. Friends didn't care for the fish tacos and felt like they were missing sauce. Overall a great dining experience in Bergen County.

The calamari was soggy, greasy, and was really bad so asked the manager to return it. The worst was that they didn't even try to fix the issue. Overall don't charge NYC price when the service is below par.

I came in by myself and sat at the bar. The kind young gentleman behind the bar named Joe was excellent. The food was great! 10/10 recommend this place. Will see you soon, Joe!

Came here with a group of friends. It has many Western style dishes. The lamb tagine was great, not too much spice. Was delicious. 3 fish tacos were more than enough. Looks small but very fulfilling. Oysters were fresh. Taste like ocean. Salmon has western style flavour, very appetizing. The service was great. Had servers cleaning the finished plates and take extra orders.

Came here for lunch . Excellent!!!!!!!! Service !!!!!! Could be a little bit pricey for lunch . For two dish we paid $70 with tips . Good ambience and food is tasty ! The only thing that I would like to call out is that the menu choice seems very limited . For someone like me who does not know what tartare means , be mindful. - I ordered scallops thinking it was cooked but it was raw. They gladly changed the dish! We got the fish tacos and steak . It was gooood !

My family and I just had the absolute worse experience at the Hill in Closter. The GM, Lauren, had a nasty attitude from the moment we arrived. They were going to sit us upstairs and I simply asked why not in the first floor since that is where usually eat when we go there. They had several tables open in the main restaurant area but she simply refused to put us there. She went talk the owner, Ben Pollinger, who then came out with an attitude himself; in a very rude manner and without even giving me an opportunity to explain myself he said to me, "listen, do you want the reservation or not, I just don't have time for you!". In all my years working in retail and visiting thousands of different restaurants across the world, I have never felt disrespected while going out to eat. I'm very surprised how Ben can run a business / restaurant while lacking the necessary soft skills and emotional intelligence. Rule of thumb, you listen to the customer before making assumptions. The room upstairs must have been 80 degrees and fell uncomfortable. This was by far our worst Mother's Day dinning experience ever. The truth is that the food here at the Hill is average at best. Rest assured, we will never set foot at this establishment ever again. Trust me, There are much better options near by and nice places with friendly staff, GM & ownership. Do yourself a huge favor, avoid this place!

Always a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Food and service are spot on in a very comfortable setting.

Food is was good but we waited forever for food and drinks. I understand when it gets busy but this was a little ridiculous. Not even a complimentary drink. And here they want to charge if you have to cancel a reservation. So what are they giving for long waits?? Sorry but at this price point I expected much better.

Upscale | vibrant IMO this an excellent location to have lunch/dinner for special occasions. I was able to reserve outdoor table online via OpenTable app. On weekdays lunch hours, the restaurant wasn't that busy, but gets crowded around dinner. The food and drinks are fantastic here. Loved the not a mango mohito. The moroccan lamb tagine was an aberration delight, it just melts in your mouth. Will certainly visit them again to try other items in the menu.

We had a girls night out at this restaurant. There were six of us the food was OK but not great. The drinks were wonderful. The Lamb and the burger was right on point. Had to change the flank steak cause it had no flavor to it. The appetizers were good though. The wait staff were great, but the orders took a while, which is understandable given that it was Saturday evening. Overall we enjoyed each other's company and had a great time. The only issue that bothered all of us was as we were leaving and trying to take a picture, the gentleman (maybe the owner/manager ) said "the bar is closed (it was filled people), not that we were looking to go in, and you took the table for 4 hours!!" Mind you we had appetizers, entrees and plenty of drinks!! The bill was more than sufficient for more than 4 hours. We were not informed of a time limit. There were empty tables and no one waiting as far as we could see. Hopefully what was said, was not because we were the only brown people in the restaurant. A great hangout place maybe not the best if you are POC. We sure hope it was a misunderstanding, but all 6 of us thought the same thing and were bothered by what was said. Not a great ending to a wonderful evening.

The food was incredible, the service was impeccable, and the environment was perfect for a date with my wife. We arrived 30 minutes before our reservation and had a drink at the bar. The bartenders were knowledgeable and the cocktail menu had a little something for everyone. We were assisted by Andrew, who was meticulous in his discovery of our preferences (and shared some samples of an Orange Sangria which was delicious) and guided us in the right direction. We moved to our table and were introduced to the dining room manager, Frank. Frank made us feel welcome, poured our wine, and I could see that he was like a flight traffic control directing everyone working the floor. Our lead waiter, Daniel, and his trainee, Matilda, were friendly, knew everything about the menu, and were extremely professional. To give you an example, I saw Daniel stop himself to check in on us as me and my wife were in mid story/bite of our food. That awareness is not something everyone has but it just showed how skilled he was at his craft. In regards to his recommendations of food, Daniel was honest and accurate. I mentioned that I was interested in the duck on the menu, Daniel was clear in his preferences and that duck can be gamey for his tastes. He explained the size of the duck breast (7-8 oz), the chef suggests med rare, and the duck skin is rendered to a crisp. The plate was balanced perfectly with a blueberry reduction and a warm corn, asparagus, and mushroom salad. In short, his description was spot on and the plate was divine. We go to restaurants for food first, and everything else second. This was a rare experience where they nailed the food and the experience was made even better by the professionals at every turn. Would definitely come back here and recommend to friends and family.

This is a really stunning upscale restaurant in the suburbs. I've seen photos of people having bridal showers and date nights and it's a perfect venue for such. The rustic decor makes a really great ambiance- even down to the choice of silverware and plating. While every table was filled, it still was a quiet and intimate setting for our anniversary dinner. We made a reservation for 2 for Saturday night dinner with no issue. The patio was not open at the time, but it was great weather and I would have loved to sit there! Overall, great service, selection of drinks, and meal. We ordered the Slow Cooked Halibut and Duck Breast entrees and both were very fresh and delicate. I definitely recommend this restaurant!

We dined for our anniversary. We were running behind by 15 minutes, so we called them. Host was kind and understanding. We sat outside in the beautiful patio. We also loved the fall decorations. Our server worked in a team of three and they were very attentive. The food arrived fast and delicious. Flavors were on point! Frank, the manager, made several visits to our table to ensure we were well taken care of . He even took our photos and clean my daughter's pacifier when it fell onto the floor. He also visited other tables and knew the menu well. We were surprised when our dessert came, they left a chocolate "Happy Anniversary " writing on our plate. We were impressed!! Thank you for the service and experience!

I am a pescatarian and my wife loves fish and other seafood, so we had a great, over-the-top lunch at The Hill to celebrate my birthday in early November. We booked a table, but when we arrived found that we had the dining room all to ourselves. The young man who greeted us (I believe his name is Ricky) also took our order for drinks and a half-dozen first courses. That was way too much food and we took home leftovers, but it was one of the best lunches I've ever had. We had enjoyed a couple of dinners at The Hill before the Covid-19 pandemic began in March 2020, and our lunch reminded us this fine-dining restaurant is tops for seafood in northern New Jersey, if price is no object. We ordered Fish Tacos ($18), a Mahi-Mahi Ceviche ($15), an Arugula Salad ($14), a Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail ($17) and side orders of Shishito Peppers ($10) and Fries ($8). My wife had a glass of white wine ($15) and I drank a sparkling wine ($12). Everything was delicious, but I recall the mahi-mahi in the ceviche was beautifully composed with avocado into a small tower, the cooked shrimp in the cocktail were some of the biggest I've seen, and snapped when I bit into one; and the arugula salad was a knockout. I can't wait to splurge on another great seafood meal at The Hill.

Finally made it to The Hill after having it on my list for years, and it was worth the wait! The service was excellent and their outdoor patio was perfect for a nice summer day. I started with a glass of the orange wine which I enjoyed, and the ceviche. It was solid but not my favorite thing I had. For my entree I had the duck which was absolutely phenomenal. It was pretty big yet I finished the whole thing. It was perfectly cooked, soft and tender on the inside but a bit crispy on the outside. My parents and I also shared the chocolate mousse for dessert and it was very rich and tasty.

Dinner on a Wednesday night No reservations but it wasn't busy so we were seated right away They graciously gave us the happy hour drink specials even though we weren't seated at the bar. Appreciate that! Service was excellent. Cocktail: Last Kiss: innovative and refreshing Food: Salmon ceviche was fresh and delicious Fettuccine with shrimp and sausage - squid ink pasta that's freshly made - pretty good All natural chicken - chicken was cooked nicely with crispy skin. However the tomato sauce was meh and didn't really go well with the dish in my opinion. I think chef pollinger specializes in seafood and we may have ordered the wrong food Overall I had high expectations after the ravings and I think The Hill fell short. Nice ambience and layout though

The aesthetic of the Hill is on point, modern yet warm and welcoming. The service started off a bit slow but quickly picked up. The appetizer portions are much larger than expected (except the crab cake) be wary of this when ordering. The food is delicious, the only star removed is due to the scallops. This special was cooked properly and the scallops were tasty but I found the mix of lentils, squash & mushroom to be random... the scallop to lentil ratio was overwhelming. Will be coming back!

Yesterday's lunch with the Roomie was delicious! Nicely decorated location with friendly and hospital staff. The food was delicious, and we look forward to coming back to try more.

My wife and I just got home from celebrating our anniversary at The Hill. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The restaurant has a cool modern vibe. We were greeted by a professional and friendly staff member. They were able to move us from an outdoor table to an indoor one due to the weather being in the 90's. The seating is comfortable. The ceilings are high, so the acoustics were perfect for a romantic dinner. Our waiter was excellent, he gave great recommendations throughout the meal. I knew that the head chef has a seafood cookbook, so I figured I'd go in that direction. The halibut ceviche was a revelation, artfully plated and bursting with flavor. Perfect for the hot summer weather. My wife enjoyed the arugula salad, we both found the portion to be solid. For an entree, I selected the tuna with Israeli couscous and my wife went with the scallops. The tuna was perfectly cooked and the accompaniments were just right with it. I tried a bite of my wife's scallop and thought it was the perfect essence of a scallop, spot on sear and doneness. We shared the fingerling potatoes which were nice and crisp. Great meal, great ambiance, great staff! We will return!

Waited too long to get here! Happy we did came on a very rainy night, the fireplace was on and the atmosphere was cozy, waitstaff was warm and inviting, a beautiful start to our dinner. I had the ceviche it was well seasoned and tasty followed by the blackened Mahi-mahi and finished with the crème brûlée So delicious. Thanks Hill!! We will be back!!

Food was excellent. So, why the 1 star? Let's see, they put scallops in front of my friend with a deadly shellfish allergy. After many apologies, we understood, accidents happen. Despite the fact that just inhaling the steam was enough to make her have to step outside for some fresh air. Nothing taken off the bill, not even a glass of wine. And despite the fact that you're paying $100+ pp, you're surrounded by tables with small children who were stomping around the restaurant as if it were Chuck E Cheese. I have kids, I've taken them to restaurants since birth, NEVER have they behaved in this manner. So, we won't be back. Is it an upscale restaurant, a family restaurant? Make a decision. And, after all of this, you have to chase down the server just to pay your bill.

This was the second year in a row we spent Christmas Eve at The Hill with our extended family! All eight of us had excellent dinners and there were absolutely no complaints! Our server was lovely and attentive. Atmosphere is cozy and although every table was occupied it didn't feel crowded or loud. I think this is now going to be a yearly tradition! Ok now about the food ...we ordered a lot :) some of the favorites were... for apps: short rib Mac and cheese, shishito peppers and calamari. For Dinners: pork shoulder, flat iron steak and sesame crusted tuna. You really can't go wrong! Run to The Hill!!

Rude, A strong 3 stars the hill gets from me. Food wasn't up to my expectations, the calamari could've been better and the mac and cheese left a lot to be desired in terms of flavor (most of the food was under salted). As for the staff our server was friendly and expedient however I don't think any guest wants to be told over the phone that whether or not they can cancel without being charged is up to the person who is on the phone and especially with the amount of vitriol coming from the employees tone whom I'd spoken to about cancelling.

Great food and ambiance. Service was very good as well. Plenty of parking and I love that I park my own car, no valet to damage it.

This is a late review. I've been to the hill approximately 5 times and each time that I've been back the service seems to get better. From the time you enter the restaurant, you're greeted with a large smile by Frank or whoever is assigned to that area that night. Then your escorted to your table and greeted by your server. Food is on point, service is on point, drinks are on point and the ambiance is on point. What is also nice is that the owner will pop out sometimes to greet the guests.

if i could give half stars, i'd give this place 4.5, so i rounded up. i'm really happy there are so many more delicious places to eat in the valley now, very different from 20 years ago. this place has a chef who's worked in a lot of famous and great seafood restaurants, so i had some high expectations coming here. been meaning to try since before the pandemic, and finally got a chance to recently on a sunday for lunch. the four of us had the following: apps: blistered shishitos with yuzu mayo, delicious but hard to mess up usually. short rib mac and cheese was so creamy and good, can't eat a lot by yourself so it was perfect for a few bites for each of us. the garden salad was just fine. they also had a gazpacho special and that was pretty good, even though gazpacho isn't my favorite. mains: we had the rigatoni bolognese; very good and generous portion! grilled mahi mahi with fennel and sugar snap peas; i'm a sucker for anything fennel. cod with something creamy and wilted spinach; both fish were cooked perfectly and seasoned well. the brick chicken was so juicy and flavorful, loved the broccolini puréed sweet potato (or was it squash?) that came with it. desserts: this was the only kind of disappointing course. the chocolate mousse was fine i'm flavor, rich not too sweet, but the texture wasn't stiff enough. the banana tiramisu was not my choice as i hate banana, but i tried and honestly not much strong banana flavor and too many nuts for my liking. dessert was the reason i felt 4.5 stars instead of 5 stars was a more appropriate rating. service was excellent and prompt. space is nice with high ceilings. they have outdoor/patio seating, bar seating, and dining room seating. we sat in the latter, but all parts of the restaurant were well appointed and nice. parking in the back.

strange strategizing up front of where we could be seated.... no ambiance.... just adequate food served with no special flourish food ok .... menu average

This review is for a visit I made to The Hill on January 20, 2022 - the last visit for me under their current management. We were 7 ladies together for light bites & cocktails. Cocktails came out promptly were delicious with the perfect kick. Guac & chips served by Tommy, were inedible like a salt lick we all agreed. Tommy returned the guacamole to the chef who agreed too much salt. "New" guacamole came out barely edible instead of making a new batch it seems the chef folded in more guacamole--note to the chef this does nothing to remove the abundant amt of salt already in the dish. We decide to keep mum & skip food bcuz if you can't get the guac right enuf said--we ordered another few rounds. Our party broke up & 3 of us moved to9 the bar. Called my husband to stop in for a drink with us. Husband entered the bar & from my vantage point I saw him exchange words with the host who was on his heels as he walked over to the bar calling after him that he could not sit at the bar. He stopped when he saw my husband greeting me & the ladies. It was 6:30 on a Thursday evening & there were plenty of seats at the bar at least 3 seats beside me. Hubby said hello & goodbye without incident but texted me about the rude exchange. We promptly paid the bill & I waited to have a word with the host but the dining area had filled up & he was clearly busy. I shared my story with the server that initially greeted us and brought us our drinks. She did not appear surprised by the host's rudeness. Maybe The Hill doesn't need any more patrons--especially if that patron happens to be a BLACK gentleman out for a post work cocktail. No worries Andrew Tyler the ladies and I joined my husband at Stern & Bow for a fun evening of food drinks live music & a very welcoming vibe. Take a look at M.J. 's review below--seems to be a pattern with your pretentious establishment. Get it together, peoole-- there are plenty of black and brown people occupying space in Bergen County. Needless to say we won't be patronizing The Hill again. Giving 2 stars-- 1 for the welcoming woman that seated us and began our service & 1 for the bartender that made delicious cocktails and served us with a smile.