Went for brunch which features a brief but creative menu. The dishes fell a little short of expectations which was disappointing at the price point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Joanna Grossi
The salmon was tasteless and way too salty.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Leroy Parker
Everything about the service was amazing. Very attentive and knew when to engage or just pop in. The food however was kinda disappointing. Luke warm and muted flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Greg Miller
I am not one to leave negative reviews, and I always try to give the staff at any restaurant the benefit of the doubt, but my recent experience at The Frog & the Peach was unacceptable—especially given the nearly $1,000 bill.
The main issue revolved around my ribeye steak, which happened to be the most expensive item on the menu at $66. I ordered medium (as I always do) but it arrived rare. Really rare. I had to send it back (which I hate doing). The waiter immediately blamed me and said that I ordered it rare,’ Several members of our party heard me order and supported me.
Then he said ‘I’ll show you’ and went to the computer. When he brought up the order, it was listed as medium, just like I ordered it.
He didn’t come over to the table to tell us this - he yelled it across the restaurant, over another table full of patrons. Then his tactic switched to blaming it on the kitchen. He said ‘It was the kitchen, not me. I did it right!’ - much more concerned with blame than getting it right. Then he came back to our table and asked me what I wanted him to do about it. What? I told him I wanted it cooked the way I ordered it. He took it away and brought it back 15 minutes later, but it was NO different - still rare - verified by all others at our table. This felt like a big F U to us. I think they just left it under the heat lamps for a bit because the plate was hot and the spinach was dried out. At this point everyone else was finished their meals, but I had no choice except to send it back again. The 3rd time it came out, the manager brought it out and set it down, then promptly walked away with no explanation. This time it was very overcooked - extra well done. I took a bite or 2 and gave up. It was pointless. They were not interested in getting it right.
What made this experience worse was the staff’s response. Not only was this unprofessional, but they also made us feel like we were at fault for expecting it to be properly cooked. At no point did anyone attempt to offer an apology or provide a solution, such as a replacement dish or even a basic gesture of goodwill.
When you’re dining at a restaurant where the bill is approaching four figures, you expect professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. This experience failed on all fronts. I cannot recommend this restaurant and will not be returning.
We even reached out privately through Open Table to let management know they have a problem, but got no response or contact from the restaurant. Complete radio silence.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Juan Carlos Castillo
The food is just underwhelming.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Dacia Kahn
Intimate eatery with pleasant service and good food. The restaurant can be noisy or seemingly rambunctious due to the closeness of its seats and the loudness of its patrons.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ellen Frankel
My family has raved about this place, so I was excited to join them this year for Thanksgiving dinner.
I selected menu options that seemed like unique yet odd pairings I would not cook at home. Sadly, ingredients I hoped to surprisingly coalesce ended up as mishegas (see photos):
app -Octopus with polenta, porcini and stracciatella;
entrée -NJ Sea Scallops with butternut squash, brussels, pickled shallots, white peppercorn sauce;
dessert -Fig newton with walnuts, caramelized fig iced cream, port reduction.
The octopus was cooked wonderfully, and was the star of the evening. Its accompaniments, however, were disjointed, and the flavors did not complement each other (see image)
The scallops were smaller than I expected (small for "sea scallops"), and they were not seared, not delicate and were wildly over-salted - I used my bread to mop the sauce off the scallops to try and make them more edible. They were so salty that they were spicy. The sides were ridiculous to serve with scallops. They were sides for a meat dish (see image).
The fig newton was dry, the ice cream was not creamy and was riddled with ice chips. The walnuts were nice (see image).
The good: Service (very good), wine, ambiance, warm bread with flavored butter (excellent), and the company.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Ashley Carson
I wanted to treat my grandmother to a nice dinner for thanksgiving and this place seemed really nice. The atmosphere is warm and lively, the servers are friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed our servers hospitality and attentiveness. They were also very personable. To say the food was good is an understatement. My grandma was singing its praises.
It seemed the night was going perfect until we were requesting the valet (who are also great by the way). The hostess who got a table worked out for us, came up to the front with a receipt, gathering attention and a crowd, to declare that gratuity isn’t included and held a pen near me with the receipt thrust in my face, being aggressive about adding one right then and there for all to see, as if I hadn’t just paid nearly 200$ and was some criminal trying to dine and dash.
Note that the menu itself was misleading to me; It said the cost/+gratuity…Nowhere did it say, what I usually see at restaurants of this scale which is the words (gratuity not included). At other restaurants it always says that clearly. ‘gratuity not included’
If the price is listed and says ‘plus’ gratuity then to me that means the gratuity is included with the cost its next to, otherwise why but a plus sign there. This was for the thanksgiving menu so maybe their normal ones say it (gratuity not included) but I didn’t see that on this one so it was an honest mistake. And even if it was there and I just missed it, creating such a scene was not warranted.
The professional thing to do is to pull a guest to the side, quietly and politely inquire about the lack of gratuity and possible reasoning and then accept whatever the guest is able to do.
But making a spectacle at the front door for a tip is cheap, classless, basic, and pathetic. And having a token guard dog employee do it while others watch in the wings is down right ghetto.
I was so shocked by what was happening that I could barely process my thoughts fast enough and before I knew it my grandmother had already handed over her card to pay a tip and the employee made a whole song and dance about charging it with one cent; complete with receipts (how thorough!) Not to mention, when, in my agitation I gave an amount I thought was fair given the disrespect we were receiving, this individual offers the number in percent…still trying to get more in a shameless ploy that tested my patience.
If I say 20, 30, or 40 dollars, do not chime in with “percent?”. I say what I mean and I mean what I say. Especially when it comes to money.
It was absolutely ridiculous. I did my best to save face since I didn’t want to upset my grandmother but even she said later on that the manner in which everything went in the end was ‘messy’.
And to bring up at one point the question of whether I left out the gratuity on purpose? That is beyond crossing a line and I’m disgusted that I even wasted my time being cordial and didn’t just take my receipt and crumble it up.
It’s all well and good to want to protect your employees who rely on tips, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do this and tonight was a perfect example of the ‘wrong’ way. You don’t do this at the expense of guest experience. It is the guests that even keep this place open.
I have never been treated like this at a slightly expensive restaurant in my entire life. I usually don’t even do reviews where I eat, but for this place I will make an exception.
This was my first and last time coming here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jody Birotte
I use to love the brunch here but was not as pleased this last time. Ambiance is still classy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Shane Diggin
A great place where the GM is hands on training his staff, taking orders and overall taking care of business. First time there, great food, great service and great to see a well ran establishment…: we will definitely be back for the tasting menu.
We went to The Frog and Peach for dinner with friends. The servers were attentive but gave us grace to catch up with one another. The food and drinks were excellent too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patryk Mielnicki
We had high expectations for this place based on how they market themselves (chef experience). The service was poor, it wasn’t busy but took forever to get water and drinks. The apps were pretty good but entrees were disappointing. My pork tasted like reheated dinner and my wife’s pasta was average. Not worth the money.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
Paco Lee
the food is overprised, you can get way better food across the street, and the valet will kick people off for no reason, definitelly will not recommend it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Isabella
Did my golden age intimate birthday celebration whicj turned out to be one of the highlights of my life?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen Arena
Had a private dinner for 10 in the wine room. The planner, Maria, was simply the best to work with. Bespoke drinks and menu, with valet and special florals on the table. It made a simple birthday dinner sooooo special. Everyone loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Sorbet with Pizelle & Bourbon Glazed Pecans, Creme Brulee, Dayboat NJ Sea Scallops, Long Island Crescent Duck Breast
Went for brunch which features a brief but creative menu. The dishes fell a little short of expectations which was disappointing at the price point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The salmon was tasteless and way too salty.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Everything about the service was amazing. Very attentive and knew when to engage or just pop in. The food however was kinda disappointing. Luke warm and muted flavors.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
I am not one to leave negative reviews, and I always try to give the staff at any restaurant the benefit of the doubt, but my recent experience at The Frog & the Peach was unacceptable—especially given the nearly $1,000 bill.
The main issue revolved around my ribeye steak, which happened to be the most expensive item on the menu at $66. I ordered medium (as I always do) but it arrived rare. Really rare. I had to send it back (which I hate doing). The waiter immediately blamed me and said that I ordered it rare,’ Several members of our party heard me order and supported me.
Then he said ‘I’ll show you’ and went to the computer. When he brought up the order, it was listed as medium, just like I ordered it.
He didn’t come over to the table to tell us this - he yelled it across the restaurant, over another table full of patrons. Then his tactic switched to blaming it on the kitchen. He said ‘It was the kitchen, not me. I did it right!’ - much more concerned with blame than getting it right. Then he came back to our table and asked me what I wanted him to do about it. What? I told him I wanted it cooked the way I ordered it. He took it away and brought it back 15 minutes later, but it was NO different - still rare - verified by all others at our table. This felt like a big F U to us. I think they just left it under the heat lamps for a bit because the plate was hot and the spinach was dried out. At this point everyone else was finished their meals, but I had no choice except to send it back again. The 3rd time it came out, the manager brought it out and set it down, then promptly walked away with no explanation. This time it was very overcooked - extra well done. I took a bite or 2 and gave up. It was pointless. They were not interested in getting it right.
What made this experience worse was the staff’s response. Not only was this unprofessional, but they also made us feel like we were at fault for expecting it to be properly cooked. At no point did anyone attempt to offer an apology or provide a solution, such as a replacement dish or even a basic gesture of goodwill.
When you’re dining at a restaurant where the bill is approaching four figures, you expect professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. This experience failed on all fronts. I cannot recommend this restaurant and will not be returning.
We even reached out privately through Open Table to let management know they have a problem, but got no response or contact from the restaurant. Complete radio silence.
Food: 1
Service: 1
The food is just underwhelming.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 5
Intimate eatery with pleasant service and good food. The restaurant can be noisy or seemingly rambunctious due to the closeness of its seats and the loudness of its patrons.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
My family has raved about this place, so I was excited to join them this year for Thanksgiving dinner.
I selected menu options that seemed like unique yet odd pairings I would not cook at home. Sadly, ingredients I hoped to surprisingly coalesce ended up as mishegas (see photos):
app -Octopus with polenta, porcini and stracciatella;
entrée -NJ Sea Scallops with butternut squash, brussels, pickled shallots, white peppercorn sauce;
dessert -Fig newton with walnuts, caramelized fig iced cream, port reduction.
The octopus was cooked wonderfully, and was the star of the evening. Its accompaniments, however, were disjointed, and the flavors did not complement each other (see image)
The scallops were smaller than I expected (small for "sea scallops"), and they were not seared, not delicate and were wildly over-salted - I used my bread to mop the sauce off the scallops to try and make them more edible. They were so salty that they were spicy. The sides were ridiculous to serve with scallops. They were sides for a meat dish (see image).
The fig newton was dry, the ice cream was not creamy and was riddled with ice chips. The walnuts were nice (see image).
The good: Service (very good), wine, ambiance, warm bread with flavored butter (excellent), and the company.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
I wanted to treat my grandmother to a nice dinner for thanksgiving and this place seemed really nice.
The atmosphere is warm and lively, the servers are friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed our servers hospitality and attentiveness. They were also very personable. To say the food was good is an understatement. My grandma was singing its praises.
It seemed the night was going perfect until we were requesting the valet (who are also great by the way). The hostess who got a table worked out for us, came up to the front with a receipt, gathering attention and a crowd, to declare that gratuity isn’t included and held a pen near me with the receipt thrust in my face, being aggressive about adding one right then and there for all to see, as if I hadn’t just paid nearly 200$ and was some criminal trying to dine and dash.
Note that the menu itself was misleading to me; It said the cost/+gratuity…Nowhere did it say, what I usually see at restaurants of this scale which is the words (gratuity not included). At other restaurants it always says that clearly. ‘gratuity not included’
If the price is listed and says ‘plus’ gratuity then to me that means the gratuity is included with the cost its next to, otherwise why but a plus sign there. This was for the thanksgiving menu so maybe their normal ones say it (gratuity not included) but I didn’t see that on this one so it was an honest mistake. And even if it was there and I just missed it, creating such a scene was not warranted.
The professional thing to do is to pull a guest to the side, quietly and politely inquire about the lack of gratuity and possible reasoning and then accept whatever the guest is able to do.
But making a spectacle at the front door for a tip is cheap, classless, basic, and pathetic. And having a token guard dog employee do it while others watch in the wings is down right ghetto.
I was so shocked by what was happening that I could barely process my thoughts fast enough and before I knew it my grandmother had already handed over her card to pay a tip and the employee made a whole song and dance about charging it with one cent; complete with receipts (how thorough!) Not to mention, when, in my agitation I gave an amount I thought was fair given the disrespect we were receiving, this individual offers the number in percent…still trying to get more in a shameless ploy that tested my patience.
If I say 20, 30, or 40 dollars, do not chime in with “percent?”. I say what I mean and I mean what I say. Especially when it comes to money.
It was absolutely ridiculous. I did my best to save face since I didn’t want to upset my grandmother but even she said later on that the manner in which everything went in the end was ‘messy’.
And to bring up at one point the question of whether I left out the gratuity on purpose? That is beyond crossing a line and I’m disgusted that I even wasted my time being cordial and didn’t just take my receipt and crumble it up.
It’s all well and good to want to protect your employees who rely on tips, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do this and tonight was a perfect example of the ‘wrong’ way. You don’t do this at the expense of guest experience. It is the guests that even keep this place open.
I have never been treated like this at a slightly expensive restaurant in my entire life. I usually don’t even do reviews where I eat, but for this place I will make an exception.
This was my first and last time coming here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
I use to love the brunch here but was not as pleased this last time. Ambiance is still classy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
A great place where the GM is hands on training his staff, taking orders and overall taking care of business. First time there, great food, great service and great to see a well ran establishment…: we will definitely be back for the tasting menu.
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We went to The Frog and Peach for dinner with friends. The servers were attentive but gave us grace to catch up with one another. The food and drinks were excellent too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had high expectations for this place based on how they market themselves (chef experience). The service was poor, it wasn’t busy but took forever to get water and drinks. The apps were pretty good but entrees were disappointing. My pork tasted like reheated dinner and my wife’s pasta was average. Not worth the money.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 3
the food is overprised, you can get way better food across the street, and the valet will kick people off for no reason, definitelly will not recommend it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
Did my golden age intimate birthday celebration whicj turned out to be one of the highlights of my life?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a private dinner for 10 in the wine room. The planner, Maria, was simply the best to work with. Bespoke drinks and menu, with valet and special florals on the table. It made a simple birthday dinner sooooo special. Everyone loved it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peach Sorbet with Pizelle & Bourbon Glazed Pecans, Creme Brulee, Dayboat NJ Sea Scallops, Long Island Crescent Duck Breast
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