Fitzgerald's 1928

13 Herman St, Glen Ridge
(973) 748-4702

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Douglas Tucker

A beautiful old building and done up tastefully circa 1920s. Excellent food and drinks and a very friendly and helpful staff. Was there for a birthday party and plan to come back for dinner in the future. Nothing not to like about this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DB Fitz1966

Cool vibes, friendly staff, and decent wine selection. Will be back again, and to try the menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Anita Sims Rainford

The kitchen was closed when we arrived there late. Fortunately, the bar was open. Bartender, Naomi is the best! She is super knowledgeable, personable, and makes yummy drinks. Nice atmosphere. I'm definitely going back.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Carol Betzy

The food is great and service is friendly and attentive. Going there is always a good decision.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Brewed in New Jersey, French Dip

Neil

We had our second large event here and Paul was very easy going and made sure everything went the way we requested. Great place. Lovely outside area. Food kept coming and everyone complimented the food and service. Well don’t.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mary Minor

Our family has held several celebrations and funeral repasses at Fitzgerald's over the years. Paul Brewster and his staff provide outstanding services, wonderful food and very helpful with planning

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Kiernan

Reliable, local pub fare with great service. Enjoy!

Annie Peirce

Great brunch and easy dinner vibes, very welcoming with nice outdoor seating

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Buffalo Chicken Wrap

Melanie Tam

We booked our baby shower here about 2 months before the date for the Side Car room. We thought we'd have about 25 guests at first, but we ended up having 50, which they were able to accommodate. The max capacity for that room is 60 people. They have a package where you can choose either a sit down (slightly more expensive), or a buffet and you get to choose four entrees. Drinks are included in the price (bloody marys, mimosas, wine, and beer). For food, we ended up picking the salmon with vegetables, steak, French toast with bacon and sausage, and penne vodka. It was a nice variety and our guests were saying how much they enjoyed the food. If you want dessert, it's an extra fee per person so we ended up bringing a custom cake from the bakery across the street.

If you want to decorate, there is a rectangular table they can set up, and two round high-tops. I'm sure they can set up more if you want, but it depends on how many guests you have. I would say 50 guests was a little bit snug but it was doable. There is one bathroom in the room so with that many guests, some people ended up using the restaurant bathroom instead of waiting. There's a sound system you can hook up to but only for iPhone because the android cable wasn't working so if you have an android, be sure to bring your own cords. My only feedback would be the bar situation. We had two people working our event, so they were handling everything - food, cleanup, and the bar. I felt that our guests weren't really able to take advantage of the bar because most of the time, no one was manning the bar, so there was confusion if it was self-serve or if they needed to wait for a bartender. If you can, I would splurge a little extra for the sit-down option because then maybe you can get carafes of drinks at each table. Or maybe you can get carafes with the buffet too, but it wasn't something I thought to ask beforehand since I didn't think it would be an issue for our guests to get a drink.

Overall, everything still went great and I would recommend Fitzgerald's if you have a special event.

Sean Donato

Been a few times, Food is great, the atmosphere is also great and the staff is pleasant. The inside has an upscale pub aesthetic and there is also outdoor seating. On one occasion I ordered a pizza, the wrong pizza came and we sent it back as it wasn’t what we ordered, then it took about an hour for the pizza we originally ordered to come. On another occasion I didn’t receive the drink I ordered until after we received our appetizer and meal. We also over heard the table next to ours complain that they never got one of the orders and they had already finished their meal and were ready to leave. It’s a nice place but maybe understaffed

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

Angi Noelle

what a gem! great food, service and vibes

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

MJ H

I've been going to Fitzgerald's for years and every time it has been a great experience with stellar service, and excellent food! I went this past Sunday for a party and the staff was attentive and accommodating for all of the guests and especially my daughter. The little things like getting her a plate of orange slices make all the difference for people with kids.

Until I had been to a party at Fitzgerald's I didn't know you could rent the place for functions. Having experienced it first hand I would definitely recommend it.

As a side note, this is the only the only establishment that has my favorite beer on tap at all times, La Fin Du Monde.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Darryl Gregory

I celebrated my birthday at Fitzgerald’s on July 6th, and our server, Naomi, truly made the evening something special.

From the moment we were seated, her warm and attentive service stood out. Her recommendations were always spot-on, and she was always available when needed. Naomi’s timing was impeccable, ensuring a seamless dining experience.

The exceptional service made my birthday celebration something to remember. Not to mention the drinks Naomi made, which were unforgettable! I will definitely be returning to Fitzgerald’s, and I highly recommend requesting Naomi as your server if you choose to visit.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fitzgerald's Burger, Wings, Pretzel, Fries, Chicken Wings

shay

I recently dined at Fitzgerald’s and had an excellent experience. From the moment I walked in, the staff was welcoming. Our server, Naomi was outstanding. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and took the time to offer drink recommendations based on our party’s preferences.

Throughout the meal, our server ensured that we had everything we needed, and were enjoying our drinks and meals. Every drink she made was absolutely delicious, as well as the appetizers she recommended from the menu.

The attention to detail in both service and cuisine was evident, and it greatly enhanced our dining experience. I’m happy to have found a hidden gem in the area and see myself coming back very soon. If you’re thinking about going, I recommend the rock shrimp, Malibu bay breeze, and make sure to ask for Naomi!

Diana Taylor-Reaves

I had an amazing time and met the most amazing and professional Bartender Naomi. She makes the the best Lemon Shot, I’ve ever had. The food was good but the bartender Top

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pretzel

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