MoonShine Modern Supper Club Reviews Summary

Category: New American restaurant

Address: 55 Main St, Millburn, NJ 07041, USA

Phone: +19732186042

Rating: 4.2
based on 198 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food is DELICIOUS! Whether you love trying new dishes, or familiar dishes with a twist... this is the place!"
  • "The jerk chicken I had was delicious. It came with a slathering of mango chutney, which enhanced the heat and flavor of the jerk seasoning."
  • "The calamari was perfectly fried. The chicken was juicy. The short rib was tender."
  • "The food here is excellent! Definitely try the truffle gnocchi and meatballs appetizer if you go."
  • "The steak was done perfectly!"
  • "The Mediterranean guacamole was incredible, and so was the salmon!"
  • "The grilled spanish octopus was excellent."

Cons:

  • "Service was decent, food was super super super super bland!"
  • "The steaks were not the best quality, and some things are hit or miss depending on the day."
  • "The steak I ordered was beyond charred and tasted some type of lighter fluid on top of the steak."
  • "Food was bland and unseasonably, plating of dishes was inconvenient."
  • "Food lacked seasoning, apps were pretty good."
  • "The salmon sliders left much to be desired. There was a weird sauce with a tart aftertaste."
  • "The food was marginal at best."

Service

Pros:

  • "Our server Fantasia was amazing! Great personality, very friendly, got the order spot on and didn't miss a beat!!!"
  • "Our waiter, Evan, was also fantastic. He was friendly, helpful and patient with us."
  • "Sam is an absolute charm. He was so attentive and made sure we were comfortable and taken care of."
  • "The servers are always punctual, extremely friendly, and knowledgeable whether discussing the food or drinks."
  • "Our server Sam was incredible! Super friendly, professional and very nice."
  • "The waitstaff / bartenders were exemplary, attending to everyone quickly and with great attitudes."
  • "Our server Justin was the absolute BEST! His level of professionalism and customer service made my celebration even better!!"

Cons:

  • "Service was terrible on 1/28/2023."
  • "We didn’t even know who our server was! Had to stand up all the time to look for any waiter to order something!"
  • "The service was terrible!"
  • "Service was good but could have been better. Our server was alone with a party of 15 may have been a bit overwhelming for him."
  • "We waited 30 minutes for fries and we kept asking our server she said she would check then avoided our table for the next 20 mins."
  • "Ryans service was more of like a 'what are you doing here' instead of a welcoming vibe."
  • "Our server wasn’t friendly at all and had a I don’t want to be bothered attitude."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "I love the LED lights outside it just looks like a spot you want to come hang out."
  • "The lighting was just right, not too dark or too bright."
  • "Moonshine has a really cool vibe. The layout and decor is perfect."
  • "The place itself was beautiful -dimmed lighting and beautiful decor."
  • "The ambiance was delightful, and the music added to the fun atmosphere."
  • "The inside is dark and modern with plenty of black, dark wood, and strategic lighting which gives a surprisingly comfortable and private feel despite the crowded space."
  • "The ambiance was incredible. It had cool Manhattan vibes."

Cons:

  • "But the tables were sooo tight and close together, I could hear the entire conversation the couple next to us was having."
  • "The music got sooooo loud, that led me to ask our server to please lower it because we literally could not hear each other."
  • "It was so dark in there and we went during the day."
  • "Music was way too loud, you can't hear each other talk so you just eat in silence."
  • "The atmosphere was nice, if not a little pretentious for the prices they were charging when you compare it to the food."
  • "The tables felt a little low when sitting and were kind of uncomfortable."
  • "By the time we left, a conversation was very difficult."

Management

Pros:

  • "Kudos to the management and staff who did an outstanding job both in planning and on the day of the party."
  • "They arranged two large tables for us on short notice and were so great to work with."
  • "Vic and his team are always out front making sure the customer has the best experience!"
  • "The events planner, Victor, was so helpful and the rest of the staff were absolutely wonderful."
  • "A big thank you to the entire team for their outstanding work. We're already looking forward to returning for brunch."
  • "The staff along with the owner are so welcoming and are always on top of meeting all your needs and requests."
  • "Owner is always present and attentive to everyone and makes sure you have a great experience!"

Cons:

  • "Get over yourselves and learn how to manage a restaurant."
  • "Victor Delapa, the owner/manager is the rudest and most hostile individual I have ever encountered in 35 years of restaurant dining."
  • "The owners attitude was not inviting to my friends and I."
  • "The owner came very rudely and cursed out one of our employees."
  • "Owner was rude, drinking in the corner, soooo loud, literally yelling."
  • "Managment should be picking up dishes and glasses while staff is doing their job."
  • "The general manager is the same."

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