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Stern & Bow, Closter, NJ

Stern & Bow

4.7
4.7
1027 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Stern and Bow: a casual, upscale restaurant from Russell Stern of Harvest, featuring seasonal, eclectic American cuisine, premium raw bar, wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, oven-roasted dishes, craft cocktails and much more.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Oyster Bar, Pizza Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (201) 750-3350
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Pasquale Frola
  • Area
    Closter
  • Cross Street
    Old Hook Road
  • Parking details
    Valet parking during dinner hours
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Thanksgiving

    US$35.00 - US$75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for an unforgettable Thanksgiving dinner with a fantastic menu that will make the holiday special!

What 1,027 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Bergen

    Great for brunch

  • Bergen

    Child-friendly

  • Bergen

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Stern & Bow charms with its "superb" service and delicious food, highlighted by standout dishes like calamari and lobster bucatini. The ambiance is a lively mix of "fun" and "sophisticated," making it a favorite for families and special occasions. While noise can be a factor, the overall experience is "excellent."

1,027 Reviews
  1. Jean

    New Jersey

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another stellar experience here last evening. Out of this world calamari it is even much better than last time. The ribs were amazing as well we shared both dishes plenty to eat for two. Our waiter Carlos is super knew exactly when to see if we needed anything and to leave us to enjoy al in all a fantastic dinner yet again here definitely try it some time

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  2. Jackie

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place - food is excellent, drinks are wonderful & even better is the service. Ask for Carlos!!

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  3. Kaitlyn

    New York City

    19 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Service is a bit shaky. We were hungry upon arriving and bread did not come to our table until apps arrived which was not great timing. The menu is just okay— apps were good but entrees could be elevated a bit.

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  4. Alan

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent, from the initial greeting by the owner, Russell Stern, to the service and quality of the food. Our courses were spaced perfectly and each was delicious and perfectly plated. As our meal was ending, even though we had never met him, Russell came around to our table and asked how our meal was, seeming genuinely interested in our response. We had a very pleasant conversation with him and, as we were leaving, noticed he was making his rounds with the other diners in the restaurant. The place felt lively and energetic and had a very welcoming feel to it. We look forward to our return for another great dining experience soon!

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  5. Jean

    New Jersey

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful evening at Stern and Bow great food and wine. Superb service. We will definitely go back We had the mussels and shared the bbq ribs. Plenty for us to share oh and let’s not mention the awesome grilled bread we got.

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  6. Erica

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and music. Johnny took care of us and was very personable and attentive. Will definitely be back!!!

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  7. Barbara

    New York City

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really great neighborhood restaurant. My scallops were delicious as well as the other entrees my family selected. The outside area is the perfect sit back and have a cocktail, or two, with friends, family or whoever

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  8. rebecca

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second time dining here. Awesome food, awesome service, awesome vibe. They even had live music tonight! And the fire pit outside in winter is a great addition! Will be back!

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  9. Alfonso

    New Jersey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Stern & Bow, and absolutely love it. The service is outstanding, and the food is over the top. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  10. EDGAR

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the special event to bring your puppy to fine with you. There was a special menu for the dogs and the atmosphere and event was very lively and fun Service is always great and personal

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FAQs

Stern & Bow offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 750-3350.

Stern & Bow is rated 4.7 stars by 1027 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Stern & Bow

171 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter, NJ 07624

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Old Hook Road
  • Area
    Closter
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–2:45 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Oyster Bar, Pizza Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking during dinner hours
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Pasquale Frola
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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