Meal - Nutley

2023: the new location brings 5 stars to zero stars. everything about the restaurant is lost. The dining room is loud and noisy, the chairs are super uncomfortable, the service is lacking, the hostess is unwelcoming, The music is loud and thumping (great for a dance club though). it's a shame. and based on reading through other one-star feedback, i am looking forward to the owner's (interestingly, aggressive) response. responses like that reflect a lack of professionalism (doesn't appear that a true restaurantuer owns this place). 2017:I cannot get enough of this place. every time I go it's fabulous, steak is perfection and the cocktails are wonderful. service is typically very good too. I've been going here since before they had a liquor license- I preferred those bills (LOL)

Meal has become my favorite restaurant hands down. It is my go to place to celebrate any occasion. I’ve gone there for my anniversary, New Year’s Eve, birthdays and more. As soon as you enter the restaurant, there’s someone there to greet you very kindly. They make you feel welcomed. The drinks, food, and dessert is a 10/10! The service is just as amazing. The waiters are very attentive and friendly. I only have positive things to say about this place. So so happy I found it. Looking forward to my next dinner here!

I celebrated Mother’s Day here we were a party of six. Our waiter Mark was on point and the food was very good! I would like to give a shout out to the manager Lisa, who came over to our table, and asked us how everything was. She was friendly and genuinely concerned that we were happy with our food and service. She made up feel welcome and comfortable. The specialty drinks were amazing and we were not rushed from our table it being a holiday. We will definitely be back to a place that makes us feel at home!!!

Stopped by on a Thursday at around 6:15 for a quick dinner before watching a movie nearby. It was the happy hour menu that caught my eye because I could always used some clams/oysters. Happy hour 4 to 6:30, so we made it just in time to order a round of drinks and to put in our happy hour food specials. The discounted menu applies only at the bar area, I believe. The bar was almost full at that time but we were lucky to nab the last two seats together. We ordered 18 clams/18 oysters. The clams were nice and plump and these were definitely the better of the two. Some of the oysters were not properly shucked and there were some shell bits. We also ordered: Mini Drunken Garlic Bread (spicy vodka sauce, mozzarella, bruschetta). This was my least favorite. It was very heavy and filling Truffled Meal Chips (blue cheese fondue, bacon, scallion) these were pretty good but also kind of heavy, which I expected. I’m not sure why they’re called “truffled” because I didn’t taste any truffle in there Cheeseburger and Chips this was the best. It was just a simple, plain cheeseburger but sometimes, that’s just what you need. No fix ins, no sauces, no just meat and cheese. I think I would come back for the happy hour food specials, but only if I was in the area. I would probably also just stick to the clams and the cheeseburger. Tip if you pay with cash, you can get a 4% discount

This place is pretty great! I'd say the prices are a bit high but not insane. Quality of the food is definitely there. French onion soup was one of the best I've had! The burger was cooked and constructed great! The fries were cooked perfectly and not oversalted at all. The place is very clean and not overcrowded with tables and chairs. The music was all 90's R&B which felt different but in a good way. (I'd turn it down JUST a little though so people can hear themselves talk). Service was excellent! We had a group of about 10 and always got what we asked for. I would definitely go back!