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The Brookdale, Bloomfield, NJ

The Brookdale

4.2
4.2
349 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Child-friendly
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Good for groups
Kitchen Hours:
Sunday - Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday - Saturday 11:30am - 12am
Bar Open later then kitchen every night
Happy Hour only at the Bar Area is Monday - Friday from 3-6pm. All Bar area seating is first come, first serve.

Brunch is Saturday & Sunday from 11:30am - 3pm

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (973) 323-1680
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Kavourakis
  • Area
    Bloomfield, New Jersey
  • Parking details
    Parking will be available for free behind the main entrance of The Brookdale.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 349 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Jersey

    Child-friendly

  • New Jersey

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

  • Essex

    Good for groups

  • Essex

    Healthy

  • Essex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Essex

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Brookdale offers a vibrant atmosphere with standout service and delicious food, perfect for celebrations. Guests rave about "exceptional service" and "delicious cocktails." While brunch options are a hit, some find noise levels high and vegetarian choices limited. Overall, it's a "wonderful" spot for a lively dining experience.

349 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of five. We were seat as soon as we arrived. Waiter checked in regularly. Food and drinks were very good.

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  2. Marge

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was attentive and the burgers were delicious as always.

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  3. Gabrielle

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was exceptional, the food and cocktails were delicious. The heart sparkler in the birthday cake was an elegant touch. Thank you!

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  4. Penny

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was decent but it was very loud and the service was a miss.

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  5. Ruth

    New York City

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The restaurant is small and extremely loud. The wait service was very attentive. Very limited vegetarian options. At 6:00 on a Sat night, they were out of veggie burgers. I ordered a salad. One of the ingredients was roasted cauliflower. It was served raw. I brought it to the attention of the waiter who brought it back to the kitchen. It was brought back to me still raw but with a char mark on it. The “chef” insisted it was roasted. I run a catering business and I know that roasted cauliflower can be cut with a butter knife. This was essentially raw. While I appreciate that the establishment comped my salad, I would have preferred that they just provided the meal described in the menu and served a salad with “roasted” cauliflower.
    The BrookdaleResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Ruth.... For starters, someone in the industry wouldn't leave a review like this, unwritten code... so not sure if you own a real catering company or cook out of your house. Second we are a 200 seat restaurant... that is a pretty large restaurant. Third, the cauliflower is roasted "al dente", if you fully cook it, then cool it gets soggy, "chefs" notes. Nobody wants soggy, watery cauliflower in their salad, also adds texture. Vegetarian options on our menu... Marg Pizza, White Pizza w/ broccoli, Mushroom Pizza, Chips, Soft Pretzel, Brussel Sprouts, Truffle Mac and Cheese, The Big Cheese, Kale Salad, Caesar Salad, Taco Salad, Greek Salad, Sesame Cauliflower. Not sure if you missed those when perusing the menu!! Look forward to seeing you again soon!! Thanks for the review!

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  6. roopali

    Atlantic City

    38 reviews

    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The giant mozz stick was cool and the Brussels sprouts app was yummy. Brussels sprouts were overpriced, though. The rest of the food was fine, average. Probably won’t return considering the better food establishments in the area. The one thing I would go back for are cocktails and wine which were good. The credit card fee is a real turn-off and my friends and I have stopped going to restaurants that impose this. Food costs are higher this food at restaurants costs more. What is the purpose of a credit card fee in a post-COVID world but to be extra greedy?

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  7. roy

    New York City

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time here; we were looking for a new Brunch place, and how happy are we to have stumbled upon this treasure!! The Brunch menu was not very large but offered some unique and interesting options. We ordered French toast & pancakes that were delicious!! I had the Greek salad with chicken….and it was extremely tasty!!! Waitress was very attentive and refilled coffee without even asking. We will be back..and will spread the word!!!

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  8. sne

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely bar. Loved the bar so much. The bartender was lovely

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  9. William

    New York City

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Long time customer (supported during the pandemic). Will pause visiting until things get addressed; there was a mouse in the dining room and the bathroom was in disrepair. We Love the food and service and hope these issues get resolved soon.

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  10. Amanda

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. I just wish the waitress came over to check on us more.

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FAQs

The Brookdale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (973) 323-1680.

The Brookdale is rated 4.2 stars by 349 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Brookdale

1099 Broad St, Bloomfield, NJ 07003-2918

Additional information

  • Area
    Bloomfield, New Jersey
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking will be available for free behind the main entrance of The Brookdale.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Kavourakis
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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