Harvest & Ale
588 Ramapo Valley Rd, Oakland
(201) 383-9916
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NICE ATMOSPHERE
I’ve been here a couple of times and have never left disappointed. Today, I ordered food to go, and once again, I’m not disappointed. I’m very pleased that they genuinely care about good quality and fresh ingredients. The hostesses are also very nice. So far, this is my favorite place to go for a good dinner.
The food at Harvest and Ale is amazing, but the hostess situation needs serious attention. We were greeted with a blank stare and silence. No “Hi,” no “Welcome,” no “How many?” It was awkward and uncomfortable. I stood there waiting just to see if she’d eventually say something just to make a point. It was SO creepy. Both the hostesses just had a thousand yard stare like they’re in a hostage situation instead of at a job they chose to work at. So odd.
The food is truly exceptional. Every dish I’ve had has been fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The kitchen is doing a fantastic job, but the front-of-house experience completely clashes with it. Please train the staff to actually host. First impressions matter, and this one missed the mark.
Theresa was exceptional!
Food was very good.
Our waiter Alex was very nice and attentive .
Good restaurant to go with kids.
Update: after two years since my last review, the menu hasn’t changed a bit and showing up at 9pm (2 hours before closing) they turned me away saying the kitchen has closed.
We walked in on a Saturday night around 730 hostess told us she was booked until 930 so we sat at the bar while sitting noticed a number of empty tables so not sure why we were told was booked..this is our second time here, The food is great and consistent, a full dinner is reasonable priced, but the drinks are way overpriced we had 2-3 drinks each the drinks were 70% of the bill..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salmon Burger
It was awful. The hostess was unaccomodating and unapologetic.
I highly recommend this restaurant. The food is always good and consistent. The ambiance is welcoming, and it's such cute inside. Great spot for dinner, celebrating a special occasion or just going to the bar. Once you check this place out, it will definitely become a favorite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butternut Squash Ravioli
The food is fresh and appetizing! There is a 2 hr. seating minimum and the wait to get your food is very long. It took 45 min. Just for 3 people who only ordered dinner. By the time I wanted dessert I have to leave, managment should address this because I would come more often and order more if there was less of a wait time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Restaurantji Recommends
Price was not listed for special tomahawk steak for two...$160 was more than expected!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Came here because the food looked very fresh and of quality in the photos; indeed, it was. I had the butter shrimp appetizer with bread which was great dipping in the sauce; per recommendation of the bar tender. Next, I had the burger that comes with an egg on top.
Although this should NOT be the case because of how simple it is… 9 times out of 10, if I ask for an over easy egg at a restaurant, it does not come out with a runny egg. I was very surprised to see the chef did a proper job. I would have taken a picture but I ate it before i could. Burger was good but I liked the fries better actually. The fries could be more crispy but they’re definitely not frozen fries!
Service was very good as well. I will return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Shrimp, French Fries, Cheeseburger and Fries
Starting with the positives, food was pretty good & our waiter was very polite & accommodating.
Now the negatives:
-Both hostesses were extremely rude, not even 5 minutes after sitting down they told us we need finish eating by 6 PM. We were seated around 5...
- Floor was sticky as if it hadn't been cleaned or moped. Told the hostesses, but neither one seemed to care.
- The Specials that were offered that night half were out of stock so what's the point in saying them then?
- Men's bathroom smelled like puke, I mean I could understand if this was maybe 11 PM or something but this was 5 PM not even a hour after opening.
Overall unfortunately this was a poor experience despite the good food. Don't think I will come back, hope they can clean up their act.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Excellent meal, the food tasted very fresh and the ambience on the 2nd floor is great.
I had the buttermilk scallops ($40, excellent) and they were so good. I would get them again. We also had the crab tartlette ($16, okay), swordfish special, and creme brulee ($12, very good).
Really enjoyed the farm to table/local ingredients, it does make a difference in taste.
For dinner parking, we had to do the complimentary valet and it worked out well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Goat cheese with blueberries is amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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