So sad that you are closed?. I don’t know where else I can find such perfect ribs. I tried Mighty Quinn’s today it is nothing like yours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Noah
Night quiet cave with good breakfast and well made drinks, great going into or out of Journal Square. We go back any time we are feeling like pancakes, French Toast (My favorite) or just want a nice sit down meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Nez B.
I hate to break it to everyone, but going by the "Retail Space For Lease" sign posted at the entrance, Emma's looks like it is closed for good.It's kind of sad to see a relatively new restaurant in the Journal Square neighborhood last just under 2 years. However, the prices were kind of jacked up for a simple American diner.I believe they were betting on tenants from all the new luxury apartments nearby to come and they didn't.I'm crossing my fingers for some more modern restaurants and or fancy bars to come back to the area, but I won't hold my breath.
Service: 4
Sarah Ellis
The food was AWESOME!!! all the brunch options are delicious- i don’t think you could pick the wrong thing! Was busy on a Saturday (and i get it!) so the service was not lightening fast- but that is a-OK for me, as this is not an IHOP/Denny’s, and it gives you more time to sit down and relax and chat with your table! My brother had a few of their cocktails and they were delicious! Will be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R Fitz
Nothing special here. We didn’t have high expectations as we entered the place and that’s pretty much what we got - the experience and the food were mediocre! Ordered buffalo wings and a caesar salad.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Micha Jacobs
If you are going for a drink, don’t. They will make you wait for over 30 minutes while the pony tailed bartender makes smalltalk with everyone around the bar, before he thinks it’s time to fix you a drink… Lovely server though, nothing she could do about it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
Mario
While I did have many things to say. The youth of America is neither corrupt nor corruptible, it’s basically indifferent. Through non political conversation and daring. ii try to change things and bring a magic garden in the transformation. I found one bartender extremely unforgiving and unchanging, for something else said someone said about him. He never lifted the curse and I was banned so be it.If you can’t handle your drinking when bad things happen in your life death of baby momma or death of childhood friends and loss of job. DONOT come here. If have a boring life and want some drinks and food please comeThe women bartenders are lovely.
Not gonna lie, I first went to this place when it was called PJ Ryan's. They changed it to Emma and I had food here at once and it was a bit underwhelming.I went back today and the food was a lot better. They've always had pretty good bartenders and servers, and it's a great location right next to the trains. It'll probably only get better since the neighborhood is about to go crazy.I'll be back. Might become a regular if the food quality keeps up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
kai maitai
I was here last during the afternoon after a grueling work day at the J3 JSQ Tower. I've been coming here for 5 years on and off. I'm also an alumni from SPU/UMDNJ. What I heard and saw last night from them "students" who felt like they were being targeted by the gentleman at the bar is NOT true. I came in at around 2:30 p.m. i saw what was happening, and the conversation between two gentleman sitting at the bar. They were actually,(i counted), 50 feet away these "students", were seated, and while the two gentleman at the bar were talking about, life, traveling, work, and their current day this group of student felt that because one of the men talking was a bit loud that the conversation was about them or being directed towards them, which is NOT true! The bartender never spoke word about these students, and she was approached by three of these students before, and after one of the gentleman left. If you are this group reading this review I seriously have doubts on how you'll live threw life, considering, your finals is not a pass that gives you the right to complain. You may be stressed, but your NOT prepared for the working life yet. Your NOT important, but you'll soon learn when you get a job. No one will tolerate your grievances especially when you hear what you want and NOT what was said. You could all have approached him and said your piece BUT you didn't! How true is cowardice!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Valerie Becker
Delicious food, great, helpful and very friendly service. A student from Brodway who was able to charm all the guests with her charm. Thank you ?
If you're looking for a quiet place to have dinner, take care. There may be live music or karaoke at Emma's.The food was really good, the service kind and efficient.The ambiance in the restaurant is calm and restful, as long as there is no live music.You should give it a try, you'll come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chinny Laura CJ
I had both a dine in and a take out. The take out I got for my husband was bad. The lady that took our orders was a mess. Very uncouth and rude to everyone and the man with beards was very ready to fight people.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Sam Z
Cindy the bartender deserves a raise,! She is the life of the party! A gorgeous young lady who treats her customers like friends. It is nice to see a young woman so dedicated and going the extra mile to make us feel valued! The food served here is also really tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Mendoza
Love this place...we sat at the bar and ordered wings and fried cauliflower. The bartender was very friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yahaira Robert
The food was AMAZING! The place was nice and empty when we went, so we got to enjoy it quietly...cool little set up and it looks like they have live bands play sometimes. The parking though? An absolute nightmare.
Parking: Street parking in this extremely busy area, was not existent. We drove around for 20 minutes until we were able to find a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Fries, French Toast
So sad that you are closed?. I don’t know where else I can find such perfect ribs. I tried Mighty Quinn’s today it is nothing like yours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Night quiet cave with good breakfast and well made drinks, great going into or out of Journal Square. We go back any time we are feeling like pancakes, French Toast (My favorite) or just want a nice sit down meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I hate to break it to everyone, but going by the "Retail Space For Lease" sign posted at the entrance, Emma's looks like it is closed for good.It's kind of sad to see a relatively new restaurant in the Journal Square neighborhood last just under 2 years. However, the prices were kind of jacked up for a simple American diner.I believe they were betting on tenants from all the new luxury apartments nearby to come and they didn't.I'm crossing my fingers for some more modern restaurants and or fancy bars to come back to the area, but I won't hold my breath.
Service: 4
The food was AWESOME!!! all the brunch options are delicious- i don’t think you could pick the wrong thing! Was busy on a Saturday (and i get it!) so the service was not lightening fast- but that is a-OK for me, as this is not an IHOP/Denny’s, and it gives you more time to sit down and relax and chat with your table! My brother had a few of their cocktails and they were delicious! Will be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nothing special here. We didn’t have high expectations as we entered the place and that’s pretty much what we got - the experience and the food were mediocre! Ordered buffalo wings and a caesar salad.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
If you are going for a drink, don’t. They will make you wait for over 30 minutes while the pony tailed bartender makes smalltalk with everyone around the bar, before he thinks it’s time to fix you a drink… Lovely server though, nothing she could do about it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1
While I did have many things to say. The youth of America is neither corrupt nor corruptible, it’s basically indifferent. Through non political conversation and daring. ii try to change things and bring a magic garden in the transformation. I found one bartender extremely unforgiving and unchanging, for something else said someone said about him. He never lifted the curse and I was banned so be it.If you can’t handle your drinking when bad things happen in your life death of baby momma or death of childhood friends and loss of job. DONOT come here. If have a boring life and want some drinks and food please comeThe women bartenders are lovely.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Journal Square Burger, Brisket Sandwich, Crispy Fried Calamari
Not gonna lie, I first went to this place when it was called PJ Ryan's. They changed it to Emma and I had food here at once and it was a bit underwhelming.I went back today and the food was a lot better. They've always had pretty good bartenders and servers, and it's a great location right next to the trains. It'll probably only get better since the neighborhood is about to go crazy.I'll be back. Might become a regular if the food quality keeps up.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was here last during the afternoon after a grueling work day at the J3 JSQ Tower. I've been coming here for 5 years on and off. I'm also an alumni from SPU/UMDNJ. What I heard and saw last night from them "students" who felt like they were being targeted by the gentleman at the bar is NOT true. I came in at around 2:30 p.m. i saw what was happening, and the conversation between two gentleman sitting at the bar. They were actually,(i counted), 50 feet away these "students", were seated, and while the two gentleman at the bar were talking about, life, traveling, work, and their current day this group of student felt that because one of the men talking was a bit loud that the conversation was about them or being directed towards them, which is NOT true! The bartender never spoke word about these students, and she was approached by three of these students before, and after one of the gentleman left. If you are this group reading this review I seriously have doubts on how you'll live threw life, considering, your finals is not a pass that gives you the right to complain. You may be stressed, but your NOT prepared for the working life yet. Your NOT important, but you'll soon learn when you get a job. No one will tolerate your grievances especially when you hear what you want and NOT what was said. You could all have approached him and said your piece BUT you didn't! How true is cowardice!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food, great, helpful and very friendly service. A student from Brodway who was able to charm all the guests with her charm. Thank you ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If you're looking for a quiet place to have dinner, take care. There may be live music or karaoke at Emma's.The food was really good, the service kind and efficient.The ambiance in the restaurant is calm and restful, as long as there is no live music.You should give it a try, you'll come back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had both a dine in and a take out. The take out I got for my husband was bad. The lady that took our orders was a mess. Very uncouth and rude to everyone and the man with beards was very ready to fight people.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Cindy the bartender deserves a raise,! She is the life of the party! A gorgeous young lady who treats her customers like friends. It is nice to see a young woman so dedicated and going the extra mile to make us feel valued! The food served here is also really tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place...we sat at the bar and ordered wings and fried cauliflower. The bartender was very friendly and attentive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was AMAZING! The place was nice and empty when we went, so we got to enjoy it quietly...cool little set up and it looks like they have live bands play sometimes. The parking though? An absolute nightmare.
Parking: Street parking in this extremely busy area, was not existent. We drove around for 20 minutes until we were able to find a spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Potato Fries, French Toast
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