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The Brookdale, Bloomfield, NJ

The Brookdale

4.4
4.4
355 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Great for happy hour
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Essex

    Great for brunch

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

  • Essex

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Essex

    Great for fine wines

  • Essex

    Good for special occasions

  • Essex

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Brookdale offers a vibrant dining experience with "great food" and a welcoming atmosphere. Standout dishes like the "giant mozzarella stick" and "delicious burgers" receive rave reviews. Though service can be inconsistent, the attentive staff and lively ambiance make it a popular choice for brunch and dinner outings.

355 Reviews
  1. Sheila VIP

    New York City25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My husband and I enjoyed our food here. Didn’t like where we sat only because each time the front door opened, a cold blast of air hit us, especially since not all people were considerate enough to make sure the door was closed. Despite that we had a lovely server and our water glasses were always filled.

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  2. Michael

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, a VERY NICE experience was had by our dinner party! This was our fourth visit to the restaurant and they continue to deliver good food, great drinks, and great service! The only call out we had this visit was the EXTREMELY LOUD party by the bar who were watching a game on the television- they should have been more respectful to the remaining restaurant patrons, especially on a Friday night! At the end of the day, minus the noisy patrons, our dinner party were pleased with our experience.

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  3. Barbary VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. Server was so polite and let us sit and talk with no pressure to rush us !

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  4. Jon

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Mine if the best if not the best burger I ever had. Drinks were solid. Could have been stronger. Beer was really good.

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  5. Teresa

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. The service was delayed; however, they treated us to the dessert which was nice.

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  6. Karen

    New Jersey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was fabulous! It was New Year's Eve and busy and they did run out of the side dishes that were supposed to come with my ribs. Our waiter Alfonso suggested that I try the rice and beans and that was great! I will be returning soon and hopefully Alfonso will be there too ! He was excellent !

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  7. Patrick

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    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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  8. Marge

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    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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  9. Gabrielle

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    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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  10. Penny VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    2.0

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

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

The Brookdale is rated 4.4 stars by 355 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 1 time 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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